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Nicolás Francone, MD

Dr. Nicolás Francone (he/him) is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Fellow at Boston IVF. He specializes in all aspects of fertility care.

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Biography

Dr. Nicolás "Nico" Francone completed his undergraduate education at George Washington University with a BS in Chemistry. He went on to medical school at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and completed his residency in OB/GYN at Northwestern University.

Dr. Francone has a proven record of leadership, research, and advocacy. As President of the Latino Medical Student Association at Northwestern and Director of the Medical Student Committee for the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA), he helped unite Latino physicians, promote mentorship, and address healthcare disparities. With over 21 publications spanning topics such as PCOS, race and ethnicity inequalities, LGBTQ+ cancer survivorship, and communication in healthcare, Dr. Francone is passionate about integrating research and technology to advance women’s health and fertility outcomes.

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Every patient comes to fertility care with a different story. I believe the best care combines rigorous science with an understanding of each patient’s individual goals and path to building a family.
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What drew you to reproductive endocrinology and Boston IVF, and how does it align with your vision for the kind of care patients deserve?
I was drawn to reproductive endocrinology because it combines the precision of science with the privilege of helping people build families. I’ve always been fascinated by how we can use research, technology, and empathy together to improve outcomes for patients navigating infertility. I believe patients deserve the ability to personalize their care and to engage with new tools that make the process both more approachable and, potentially, more effective. What excites me most about Boston IVF is its unique blend of clinical excellence, innovation, and genuine compassion. It’s a place where forward-thinking, evidence-based care and patient-centered values coexist seamlessly — the kind of environment where I feel I can grow as both a clinician and an innovator.

In what ways do you see the field of reproductive endocrinology evolving, and how will you contribute — both individually and as part of the fellowship?
I believe the next frontier in reproductive endocrinology lies in balancing precision and personalization with accessibility. As we integrate molecular insights, digital health tools, and patient-specific data, our ability to tailor treatment protocols will continue to expand—but this must be matched by a commitment to making IVF more accessible and patient-friendly. I’m particularly interested in how new technologies can simplify the IVF process, reduce barriers to care, and enhance patient experience without sacrificing scientific rigor. During fellowship, I hope to engage with ongoing work at Boston IVF aimed at optimizing laboratory processes to improve outcomes while also exploring ways to scale care responsibly—expanding access without compromising the quality of the patient experience.

Do you have any special connection to the local community?
While I grew up very close to Boston on the southeastern shore of Connecticut, I never lived in the city myself—though I visited often. My father worked in biotechnology and lived in Waltham for many years, so Boston and its surrounding communities have always felt familiar. After twelve years of training outside New England, I’m excited to return home to a city I know well and love. I look forward to taking full advantage of New England’s seasons—its beautiful shorelines, trails, and vibrant academic community—while building my long-term career in a place that has always felt like home.

Publications

Recent Selected Publications

1. Ossoli A, Neufeld EB, Thacker SG, Vaisman B, Pryor M, et al. (2016) Lipoprotein X Causes Renal Disease in LCAT Deficiency. PLOS ONE 11(2): e0150083. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0150083

2. Alhalel, Jonathan et al. “How Should Representation of Subjects With LEP Become More Equitable in Clinical Trials?.” AMA journal of ethics vol. 24,4 E319-325. 1 Apr. 2022, doi:10.1001/amajethics.2022.319

3. Ortega, P., Francone, N.O., Santos, M.P. et al. Medical Spanish in US Medical Schools: a National Survey to Examine Existing Programs. J GEN INTERN MED 36, 2724–2730 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-021-06735-3

4. Alhalel, J., Patterson, L., Francone, N.O. et al. Addressing racial disparities in perinatal care for African American/Black individuals in the Chicago community health setting: a qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 22, 771 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05100-4

5. Alhalel N, Francone NO, Salazar AM, et al. Patients' perceptions of a culturally targeted Hispanic Kidney Transplant Program: A mixed methods study. Clin Transplant. 2019; 33:e13577. https://doi.org/10.1111/ctr.13577

6. Ortega, P., Shin, T.M., Francone, N.O. et al. Student and Faculty Diversity is Insufficient to Ensure High-Quality Medical Spanish Education in US Medical Schools. J Immigrant Minority Health 23, 1105–1109 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01198-4

7. Francone NO, Ramirez T, Boots CE. Contemporary Management of the Patient with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. 2023 Dec;50(4):695-705. DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2023.08.003. PMID: 37914488.

8. Neufeld, E. B., Sato, M., Gordon, S. M., Durbhakula, V., Francone, N., Aponte, A., Yilmaz, G., Sviridov, D., Sampson, M., Tang, J., Pryor, M., & Remaley, A. T. (2019). ApoA-I-Mediated Lipoprotein Remodeling Monitored with a Fluorescent Phospholipid. Biology, 8(3), 53. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology8030053

9. Simon M, Danner S, Saavedra S, Flowers F, Jackson A, Ross J, Abbas H, Adetoro E, Ekong A, Osei C, Francone N, Alhalel J, Masinter L, Lazar D. The Complex Interplay of Communication and Trust in Healthcare Delivery. Harv Public Health Rev (Camb). 2021;39:10.54111/0001/mm5. doi: 10.54111/0001/mm5. Epub 2022 Mar 18. PMID: 36811002; PMCID: PMC9940484.

10. Nicolas Francone, Jonathan Alhalel, Will Dunne, Sankirtana Danner, Nihmotallahi Adebayo, Toni Madorsky, Cassandra Osei, Juan Rivera, Julia Trossman, Christine Weldon, Elizabeth Adetoro, Melissa Simon; Abstract 2552: Adapting a novel cancer care delivery model: identifying barriers unique to care coordination for LGBTQ cancer survivors. Cancer Res 1 July 2021; 81 (13_Supplement): 2552. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM2021-2552

11. AMA J Ethics. 2022;24(4):E319-325. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2022.319.

12. Simon, M., Danner, S., Saavedra, S., Flowers, F., Jackson, A., Ross, J., Abbas, H., Adetoro, E., Ekong, A., Osei, C., Francone, N., Alhalel, J., Masinter, L., & Lazar, D. (2021). The Complex Interplay of Communication and Trust in Healthcare Delivery. HPHR, 39. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48826544

13. Carlson, D., Francone, N., Baumann, A. J., Donnan, E., & Pandolfino, J. E. (2020). Tu1409 IDENTIFYING CLINICAL PHENOTYPES OF HYPERCONTRACTILE ESOPHAGEAL ON HIGH-RESOLUTION MANOMETRY BY APPLYING FUNCTIONAL LUMINAL IMAGING PROBE (FLIP) PANOMETRY. Gastroenterology, 158(6), S-1094.

14. J. Chandrapal, S. Harper, L. Gerber-Davis, A. Lentz, 402 Comparison of Intraoperative Cultures in Patients Undergoing Removal/Replacement of a Non-infected Penile Prosthesis Followed by Subsequent Salvage or Explantation, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 17, Issue Supplement_1, January 2020, Page S116, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.11.246

15. Alhalel, N., Francone, N., Caicedo, J., Ruiz, R., Salazar, A., Primeaux, S., & Gordon, E. (2018, June). Hispanics' Perceptions of a Culturally Targeted Transplant Program: A Mixed Methods Study. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION (Vol. 18, pp. 582-583). 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA: WILEY.