Mary Ellen G Pavone

Mary Ellen G Pavone, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She serves as Medical Director of IVF at Northwestern Medicine with hospital affiliations including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Central DuPage Hospital, and Lake Forest Hospital.

Education:

• MD: Boston University (2003)
• Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2007)
• Fellowship: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center, Reproductive Endocrinology (2010)

Her research focuses on optimizing IVF outcomes, surgical innovations in infertility treatment, fertility preservation (particularly for cancer patients), and endometriosis management. Clinical work emphasizes minimally invasive surgery, recurrent pregnancy loss, and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ patients and cancer survivors.

Recent publications reveal strong trends in fertility preservation awareness, pandemic-related barriers to care, and personalized approaches for young cancer patients. Her work bridges reproductive medicine, oncology, and public health with emphasis on patient autonomy and evidence-based protocols.

Scientific Awards:

• Chicago Top Doctors, Chicago Magazine (2021)
• Top OBGYN, Women in Medicine (2020)
• Top reviewer, Fertility Sterility (2020)

Dr. Pavone actively shapes the field through editorial leadership on Fertility and Sterility's board (2016-present) and ASRM committee service (2020-present). Her clinical direction as IVF Medical Director drives program innovation while external disclosures include ownership in ROM Technologies Inc.

Affiliated with the Center for Reproductive Science and NUCATS, she contributes to NIH-funded initiatives like the female reproductive tissue chip project for drug safety testing and advocates for inclusive research protocols in environmental health.