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Navid Esfandiari, PhD, HCLD

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Navid Esfandiari, PhD, HCLD
Clinical Embryologist
High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director
Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
UVM Health

About Me

I’m a Professor of OB-GYN and Director of the IVF and Andrology Laboratories at University of Vermont Medical Center. I chose reproductive medicine because I’ve always been fascinated by the complexity and rapid innovation in IVF and infertility treatment — and I wanted to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

My clinical interests include IVF, embryo biopsy for genetic testing, cryopreservation of gametes and embryos and fertility preservation for cancer patients or those undergoing treatments that may affect future fertility.

I’m passionate about improving IVF outcomes and committed to training the next generation of embryologists, as well as educating medical students, OB-GYN residents and reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellows.

My research focuses on enhancing safety and quality in clinical IVF. I’ve published over 165 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts and book chapters, and I’m affiliated with American Society for Reproductive Medicine, College of American Pathologists and ABB.

One of the most rewarding moments in my career is when patients return to the clinic with their newborns — seeing a baby I once observed as a few cells under the microscope is incredibly moving.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, hiking and being outdoors.

One of the most rewarding moments in my career is when patients return to the clinic with their newborns — seeing a baby I once observed as a few cells under the microscope is incredibly moving.

Navid Esfandiari, PhD, HCLD

My Locations

Insurance Accepted

Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.

Reproductive Health and Infertility Center, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Delta Dental
  • EBPA
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • Optum Rx
  • POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
  • St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
  • Zelis/Stratose

*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship Cleveland Clinic - Reproductive Medicine and Andrology
Doctor of Philosophy School of Medicine, Medical Sciences University of Tehran
844-UVM-HEALTH

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