Wendy Vitek, MD

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Dr. Wendy Vitek (she/her) is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at Boston IVF. She specializes in all aspects of fertility care.

Wendy Vitek

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Wendy Vitek, MD

Biography

Dr. Wendy Vitek (she/her) is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at Boston IVF's Syracuse, NY Fertility Center. She is also a faculty member at Upstate Medical Center and an adjunct professor at the Unviersity of Rochester Medical Center. 

She specializes in all aspects of fertility care.

Dr. Vitek has 12+ years of clinical expertise in IVF, fertility preservation, and hysteroscopic surgeries. She joins Boston IVF from the University of Rochester Medical Center, where she served as a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Program Director for the Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Fellowship. From 2021 to 2025, she successfully founded and scaled their ACGME-accredited REI fellowship program, expanding access to care and training the next generation of reproductive specialists. She has led clinical trials, including the Rochester site for NatPro, FDA device research, and served on advisory boards.

Dr. Vitek is triple board-certified in REI, OB/GYN, and Obesity Medicine. She has expertise in medical education and has published research in frozen embryo transfer (FET) protocols, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), obesity, and infertility. She received her medical degree and from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, completed her OB/GYN residency at Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and graduated her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology & infertility at Women & Infants Hospital. 

Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor | 2019-2025
  • ASRM Star Award | 2024
  • Valor Performance Leadership Coaching | 2022-2023
  • Faculty Educator of the Month | 2020
  • SREI Prize Paper | 2018
  • URMC/Susan B. Anthony Center Women's Faculty Development Program, Developing From Witihin | 2017 - 2018
  • Second Year Medical Student Teaching Commendation | 2017
  • Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar | 2016
  • Teaching Commendation for Second Year Medical Student Teaching During the 2012-2013 Academic Year | 2014 
  • CREST (Clinical Research/Reproductive Scientist Training) Scholar | 2013 - 2015
  • Top Fellow Teacher of the Year | 2012
  • Excellence-in-Teaching, Resident Medical Education | 2011
  • Top Fellow Teacher of the Year | 2010
  • Excellence-in-Teaching, Medical Student Education | 2010
  • Administrative Chief Resident | 2008 - 2009
  • Bayer HealthCare Best Teaching Resident | 2007
  • Alpha-Omega-Alpha Inductee | 2007
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee | 2005
  • Dr. George Trombetta Award-Excellence in Ob/Gyn clerkship | 2005
  • Outstanding Community Service Award | 2003
  • International Medicine Scholarship | 2002
  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate | 2001

 

Interview

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A lot of my outreach is focused on education whether it’s helping patients understand their options, giving talks about fertility preservation, or mentoring early-career doctors.
Wendy Vitek
Wendy Vitek, MD

MD Q&A

Why did you become a fertility expert?
I was always drawn to the science of reproduction, but what really attracted me to this career is how personal this work is. Helping people build their families or navigate what is next when that path is complicated, is incredibly meaningful. It is a field where you get to blend deep medical knowledge with true human connection.

What’s your approach to patient care?
I really believe in meeting people where they are. Everyone’s story is different, and so are their goals. I try to create a space where patients feel heard and supported, and I make sure we talk through options in a clear, thoughtful way. My goal is for every patient to feel informed, confident in their instincts, and supported in making the decisions that are right for them.

What do you love about working at Boston IVF?
Boston IVF brings together incredible quality, research, and compassionate care. What really stands out is how collaborative the environment is, whether it's within our own clinic or across the network. I’m especially excited to be part of growing our Syracuse site and launching a new REI fellowship here. 

Have any patients inspired you?
So many. I think about patients who have been through years of infertility, miscarriages or faced cancer, and they still show up with courage and hope. Their strength is what keeps me grounded and reminds me why this work matters.

What’s your favorite part of being a fertility specialist?
It is the relationships. There is something incredibly rewarding about meeting someone who feels overwhelmed or hopeless and helping them find their path to the pregnancy they’ve dreamed of. Sharing good news is always a joy, but I also deeply value being a steady, compassionate support when things don’t go as planned.

What draws you to research?
I have always been curious asking “why” and “how can we do better?” and research lets us answer those questions. I focus a lot on how metabolism affects fertility, but I also love helping trainees bring their own research ideas to life. It is a way to keep learning and improving care.

Who inspires you?
I have had amazing mentors who have shaped how I think and lead, but I also get a ton of inspiration from my patients and my trainees— they push me to stay sharp and open-minded.

What are you most proud of in your career?
Starting an REI fellowship from scratch, and now doing it again, is something I’m really proud of. Training the next generation of fertility specialists is a big responsibility, and it’s something I take to heart as my legacy.  I have also been lucky to contribute to research and mentor some incredible people.  The greatest privilege of my career though has been supporting patients through not just one, but sometimes multiple pregnancies over the years.

What kind of outreach work do you do?
A lot of my outreach is focused on education whether it’s helping patients understand their options, giving talks about fertility preservation, or mentoring early-career doctors. I care deeply about making fertility care more accessible by increasing access to well-trained fertility specialists. 

How Do You Spend Your Free Time? 
Cheering on my kids at baseball and softball games, getting outside for tennis in the summer or paddle in the winter, and walking my dog Nimmo while catching up on a good podcast

How Would You Describe Your Personality?
Curious, compassionate, and quietly confident. I’m not the loudest in the room, but I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help others shine.  

What’s the Most Recent Book You’ve Read?
I just finished "The Good Life" which is based on the Harvard longevity study.  It really made me appreciate about how much connection and relationships shape our health and happiness

Where is the One Place You'd Like to Visit?
Somewhere along the Mediterranean coast where I can totally unplug through slow mornings, fresh meals, long walks, and a lifestyle that is all about good food, movement, and nature.

What Music Do You Enjoy Listening to?
90s hip hop is my go-to for workouts, Taylor Swift is perfect for a sing-along while driving, and Surfaces is my pick when I’m walking and need something uplifting

What Would Be Your "Desert Island" Food?
Caprese bruschetta - crusty bread piled with fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Publications

Recent Selected Publications

1. Voss KA, Chen YM, Castillo DA, Vitek WS, Alur-Gupta S. Ovulation-induced frozen embryo transfer regimens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2024 Sep;41(9):2237-2251. doi: 10.1007/s10815-024-03209-3. Epub 2024 Jul 30. PMID: 39080096; PMCID: PMC11405590.

2. Boots CE, Gloff M, Lustik SJ, Vitek W. Addressing weight bias in reproductive medicine: a call to revisit body mass index restrictions for in vitro fertilization treatment. Fertil Steril. 2024 Aug;122(2):204-210. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.05.140. Epub 2024 May 13. PMID: 38750875.

3. Vitek WS, Sun F, Cardozo E, Hoeger KM, Hansen KR, Santoro N, Zhang H, Legro RS. Moderate and increased physical activity is not detrimental to live birth rates among women with unexplained infertility and obesity. F S Rep. 2023 Jun 24;4(3):308-312. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2023.06.004. PMID: 37719091; PMCID: PMC10504528.

4. Evans AT, Vitek WS. Weight Bias in Reproductive Medicine: A Curiously Unexplored Frontier. Semin Reprod Med. 2023 Jul;41(3-04):63-69. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1777016. Epub 2023 Nov 22. PMID: 37992727.

5. Vitek WS. Obesity and Reproduction. Semin Reprod Med. 2023 Jul;41(3-04):61-62. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1777336. Epub 2024 Jan 10. PMID: 38198790.

6. Meisel JL, Harrington A, Whaley N, Vitek W, O'Regan RM. When the personal becomes political: The impact of the Dobbs decision on women with cancer. Cancer. 2023 Jan 15;129(2):171-174. doi: 10.1002/cncr.34522. Epub 2022 Nov 7. PMID: 36345655.

7. Lewin Z, Vitek WS, O'Malley W, Astapova O. Resolution of Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance and Acanthosis Nigricans (HAIR-AN) Syndrome After Sleeve Gastrectomy. JCEM Case Rep. 2023 Jan 17;1(1):luac030. doi: 10.1210/jcemcr/luac030. PMID: 37908254; PMCID: PMC10578405.

8. Lennon C, Voss K, Vitek WS. Preconception health optimization in women with polycystic ovary syndrome - how to find the time? Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2022 Dec 1;29(6):541-546. doi: 10.1097/MED.0000000000000781. Epub 2022 Oct 11. PMID: 36218230.

9. Carey KJ, Vitek W. Weight Cycling in Women: Adaptation or Risk? Semin Reprod Med. 2022 Nov;40(5-06):277-282. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1721418. Epub 2020 Dec 7. PMID: 33285599.

10. Vitek WS, Hoeger KM. Worth the wait? Preconception weight reduction in women and men with obesity and infertility: a narrative review. Fertil Steril. 2022 Sep;118(3):447-455. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.001. PMID: 36116798.