Dr. Jan Shifren, MD

Concierge OBGYN physician, Boston, MA

Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center

5.0 (2 reviews)

Dr. Shifren is a reproductive endocrinologist and director of the Mass General Midlife Women's Health Center, with a focus on infertility and menopause.

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114

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About Dr. Shifren

Dr. Shifren is a gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist. She directs the Mass General Midlife Women's Health Center. She is a member of the Mass General Fertility Center, where she provides assisted reproductive technologies including ovulation induction and IVF.

Her current work also focuses on menopause. She cares for women with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, premature ovarian insufficiency and menopause concerns. Dr. Shifren studied psychology and biology at Yale College and received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1988.

She completed an internship and OB/GYN residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility was at the University of California, San Francisco, in 1995. She joined the Harvard Medical School faculty in 1996 and holds the Vincent Trustees Professorship of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology there.

She divides her time among research, teaching and patient care.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Infertility Menopause IVF Ovulation induction Recurrent pregnancy loss Premature ovarian insufficiency

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Education and credentials

Degree

College

Yale College

Medical school

Harvard Medical School, 1988

Internship

Obstetrics and gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1989

Residency

OB/GYN, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1992

Fellowship

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, University of California, San Francisco, 1995

Board certification

Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

License

Massachusetts

Board actions

Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Hospital and practice affiliations

Director, Mass General Midlife Women's Health Center

Member, Mass General Fertility Center

Location

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114

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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Research focuses on menopause, including the effects of estrogens, androgens and alternative therapies on menopausal symptoms, mood and sexual function

Past president of the North American Menopause Society, 2013-2014

Publications

Has authored many articles and book chapters and given national and international presentations on menopause, hormone therapy, androgens for women, genitourinary syndrome of menopause and female sexual function

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Rated 5 out of 5

I couldn't have chosen a better doctor.

"I am grateful for the attention I received. Dr. Shifren is wonderful, and I couldn't have chosen a better doctor."

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Rated 5 out of 5

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"Dr. Shifren was friendly and caring. She was attentive and took the time to explain things in a way that I could understand."

FMDD UserApr 2022

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Shifren board certified?

Dr. Shifren is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Where did Dr. Shifren train?

Dr. Shifren received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1988. She completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.