Meet the Staff of IVF New Jersey

The Team of Fertility Specialists at IVF New Jersey

The fertility specialists at IVF New Jersey believe it is their hands-on approach that sets them apart from other clinics. The physicians at IVF New Jersey strive to provide the kindest of care: respectful, individualized, and compassionate. Questions are encouraged and thoughtfully answered. Each physician and nurse is always ready to listen with an open ear — and heart.

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Dr. Michael C. Darder

Dr. Michael Darder is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is co-founder and co-director of IVF New Jersey.

Dr. Darder received his medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois, and completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He was awarded a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.

At Columbia, Dr. Darder excelled in his field. He was appointed medical director of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) program and pioneered the university’s embryo freezing program, achieving its first pregnancy by frozen-thawed embryo transfer and dramatically increasing IVF pregnancy rates.

Despite his success, Dr. Darder was confident that he could more quickly and efficiently implement the latest reproductive technologies outside of the university atmosphere. Teaming up with his colleague, Dr. Susan Treiser, he left Columbia to establish an advanced practice of fertility specialists that would rival the success of large university-based programs.

Since 1990, IVF New Jersey has become the fertility center gold standard, with their fertility specialists achieving exceptional IVF success rates while providing highly personalized patient care in a comfortable and private setting.

Today, Dr. Darder is renowned for his success in IVF, as well as his leadership in utilizing and refining the newest assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). He has lectured internationally and has published articles on infertility in the medical journal Fertility and Sterility. He is a founding member of the prestigious New York Society of Reproductive Medicine. Together with Dr. Treiser, the two fertility specialists received the 2000 Zenith Award from the New Jersey chapter of RESOLVE, a national infertility support group. Contact IVF New Jersey to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Darder.

Medical Degree

Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL; 1983

Residency

Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey; 1983-1987

Fellowship

Reproductive Endocrinology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York; 1987-1989

University Appointments

  • Medical Director, In Vitro Fertilization Program, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York; 1989-1990
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York; 1989-1990

Hospital Appointments

  • Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Attending Physician, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Attending Physician, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, New Jersey
  • Consultant, Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, New Jersey

Distinctions

  • Zenith Award Recipient, RESOLVE of New Jersey; May 2000
  • Founding Member, New York Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • Fellow, Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sloane Scholar, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Medical Advisory Board, American Fertility Association

Professional Societies

  • Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART)
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • New York Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Gynecological Laparoscopists

Dr. Susan L. Treiser

Dr. Susan Treiser is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and is co-founder and co-director of IVF New Jersey. Dr. Treiser also serves as director of the IVF New Jersey laboratories.

A native of Canada, Dr. Treiser attended Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where she obtained both a PhD in pharmacology and her medical degree.

Following medical school, Dr. Treiser completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and was awarded a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons in New York City.

At Columbia, Dr. Treiser excelled in her field. She was awarded a faculty appointment as clinical assistant in obstetrics and gynecology and helped hundreds of patients achieve their dream of parenthood through the university’s in vitro fertilization (IVF) program.

Despite her success, Dr. Treiser was confident that she could make infertility treatment more individualized and compassionate outside the university atmosphere. Teaming up with her colleague, Dr. Michael Darder, she left Columbia to establish an advanced practice of fertility specialists – IVF New Jersey – that would rival the success of large university-based programs.

Since 1990, IVF New Jersey has become the fertility center gold standard. The fertility specialists of IVF New Jersey achieve exceptional IVF success rates while providing highly personalized patient care in a comfortable and private setting.

One of the few board-certified women in her field, Dr. Treiser is known for her caring, competent approach to reproductive care. Under her supervision, the IVF New Jersey embryology laboratory has repeatedly achieved “Accreditation with Distinction.” She is the author of A Woman Doctor’s Guide to Infertility and has been published in Science magazine. In 2000, Dr. Treiser was the only medical speaker at the International Seminar of Reproductive Ethics, a yearly symposium held at Princeton University. In that same year, together with Dr. Darder, she received the 2000 Zenith Award from the New Jersey chapter of RESOLVE, a national infertility support group. Dr. Treiser was instrumental in establishing the egg freezing program at IVF New Jersey in 2005. To make an appointment with Dr. Susan L. Treiser, one of our preeminent fertility specialists, contact IVF New Jersey today.

PhD

Pharmacology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC; 1982

Medical Degree

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC; 1983

Residency

Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey; 1984-1988

Fellowship

Reproductive Endocrinology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York; 1988-1990

University Appointments

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
  • Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Hospital Appointments

  • Associate Staff Member, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Active Staff Member, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Consultant, Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, New Jersey
  • Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, New Jersey

Distinctions

  • “Top Doctor,” New York Magazine, 2008
  • Zenith Award Recipient, RESOLVE of New Jersey, May 2000
  • Published in Science magazine
  • Author, A Woman Doctor’s Guide to Infertility, 1994
  • Junior Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sloane Scholar, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional Societies

  • Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART)
  • New York Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Gynecological Laparoscopists
  • Medical Advisory Board of Extend Fertility

Dr. Melissa C. Yih

Dr. Yih, an Ivy League educated reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Dr. Yih completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in New York City, achieving the position of Administrative Chief Resident.

Dr. Yih was accepted as a Clinical Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility – a designated Center of Excellence within one of the world’s leading teaching hospitals and medical research facilities, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. During her 2-year fellowship, she was appointed Clinical Instructor at Weill Medical College and Assistant Attending Physician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

In 2002, Dr. Yih joined IVF New Jersey as a Clinical Attending Physician, focusing on her recent research and clinical interests which include reproductive options for patients diagnosed with cancer, recurrent pregnancy loss and advanced endoscopic surgery. In addition, she has authored or co-authored numerous articles related to her research findings, and has been published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Seminars in Reproductive Medicine.

Dr. Yih provides on-site, full care primarily in IVF NJ’s Princeton area office.

Medical Degree: 1995

University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington

Residency: 1996-1999

Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship: 1999-2002

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY

University Appointments:

  • Clinical Instructor, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY

Hospital Appointments:

  • Assistant Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
  • Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Attending Physician, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, NJ
  • Consultant, Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, NJ

Distinctions:

  • Robert Larner, MD, Medical Student Award
  • Outstanding Surgical Major Research Project Award, University of Vermont College of Medicine
  • Junior Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Societies:

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • New York Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Dr. Marcus Jurema

Dr. Jurema received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA and completed his residency at The New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, NY, NY. In 2003, he completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD. He has published several research articles in leading academic journals.

After his fellowship, Dr. Jurema accepted an academic position at the Brown University Medical School as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility of The Women and Infants’ Hospital of Rhode Island. There he expanded his research and clinical interests and became the Director of the Fertility Preservation Program and co-director of the Donor Egg Program. He also received several awards for excellence in teaching medical students and Ob-Gyn residents.

In addition, he developed, implemented, and led the In Vitro Maturation (IVM) of Oocytes Program, a new technology allowing eggs to mature outside of the woman’s body, practically eliminating the need for hormonal injections. He has been invited to travel nationally and internationally to give lectures, participate on expert panels, and help other facilities develop their own IVM programs. He was also the Principal Investigator of a study investigating the efficacy and safety of oocyte (egg) freezing.

His other areas of clinical and research interest include general fertility, reproductive tract abnormalities, and improving IVF outcome for women with a low egg reserve.

Medical Degree: 1996

Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Residency 1996-2000

Obstetrics and Gynecology, The New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY

Fellowship: 2000-2003

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

University Appointments:

  • Clinical Fellow, The Johns Hopkins University Medical School, Baltimore, MD
  • Clinical Assistant Professor (Ob-Gyn), Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI

Hospital Appointments:

  • Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

Distinctions:

  • Medical Scholar’s Dean’s Award for Scientific Research (Stanford University)
  • Women and Infants’ Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award, 2003-2006
  • Brown University Medical School Dean’s Teaching Award, 2004-2006
  • Junior Fellow, ACOG

Professional Societies:

  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Member-Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group
  • Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI)
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)

Dr. Sasmira Lalwani

Dr. Sasmira Lalwani is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist with 10 years of experience in the field.

Dr. Lalwani is originally from India, having completed medical school at the University of Bombay, India. She then relocated to the United States where she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Dr. Lalwani continued her training and completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center- Boston IVF/ Harvard Medical School in Boston, one of the largest Infertility centers in the country.

During residency and fellowship Dr. Lalwani was actively involved in multiple areas of research such as determining the genetic etiology of congenital absence of the uterus and vagina, looking at markers of implantation, pregnancy in Turner syndrome patients etc. She has published her research in several leading journals. She also won a prestigious award for her research on implantation at the Society of Gynecological Investigation.

In 2002 after completion of her fellowship, Dr. Lalwani joined Brown University Medical School/ Tufts Medical Centre as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility. She was actively involved in teaching, patient care and research at both Brown and Tufts Medical School. She received several excellence in teaching awards by the medical students and residents.

Dr. Lalwani briefly moved to North Carolina in 2009 where she was an Assistant Professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Wake Forest University of Medicine.

Her areas of clinical and research interests include reproductive aging, markers to improve IVF outcomes and Polycystic Ovarian SynDrome.

Medical Degree: 1992

University of Bombay, India

Residency: 1996-1999

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT

Fellowship: 1999-2002

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston IVF/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

University Appointments:

  • Clinical Fellow, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/ Harvard Medical School
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Brown University School of Medicine/ Tufts Medical School
  • Clinical Assistant professor, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Distinctions:

  • Presidents Presenter Award at the Society of Gynecological Investigation – 2000
  • Women and Infants Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award 2004-2006
  • Brown University Medical School Deans Teaching Award 2004-2005

Professional Societies

  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Eden Rauch

Dr. Eden Rauch joins the IVFNJ team after completing her subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility – a designated Center of Excellence within one of the world’s leading teaching hospitals and medical research facilities, Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Dr. Rauch obtained her undergraduate degree with honors from Cornell University, where she was a recipient of the prestigious Howard Hughes Research Training Grant. She went on to receive her MD and MPH degrees from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Rauch received numerous awards from Cornell including the American Association of GYN Laparoscopists Resident award of Excellence and the Distinguished Cornell housetaff award.

During her fellowship training, Dr. Rauch pursued several areas of research including an FDA approved fertility preservation clinical trial for breast cancer patients, mullerian anomalies, the effect of physical activity around the implantation period, ovarian reserve screening and the treatment of diminished ovarian reserve, aneuploidy and early embryogenesis, and embryonic stem cells. In addition, she has authored or co-authored numerous articles related to her research findings, and has been published in Fertility and Sterility, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and The Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics.

Dr. Rauch is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Endocrinology (ASRM), and a member of the Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group of the ASRM. Her clinical and research interests include fertility preservation, in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian reserve screening and the treatment of diminished ovarian reserve in young poor responders, and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. Dr. Rauch provides on-site, full care primarily in IVF NJ’s Freehold area office.

Medical Degree 1998-2003

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

MPH 1998-2003

Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Public Health, New Brunswick, NJ

Residency 2003-2007

Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship 2007-2010

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, New York Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Distinctions

  • Junior Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Association of GYN Laparoscopists Resident Award of Excellence
  • Distinguished Housestaff Award Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Gold Humanism in Medicine Award
  • Howard Hughes Scholar

Associations

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • New York Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • American Association of GYN Laparoscopists

Cynthia Elling Comito, MT

Embryology Director

Cynthia Elling Comito has been the embryology director at IVF New Jersey since it was founded in 1990 She was responsible for the design and initial set-up of IVF New Jersey, as well as multiple expansions. On a daily basis, she supervises the staff and performs laboratory procedures. Under her watchful eye, the IVF New Jersey laboratory has achieved “Accreditation with Distinction” from the College of American Pathologists and has recently received a “Laboratory Excellence Award.” In addition, Ms. Comito has been requested to perform embryology laboratory inspections.

Ms. Comito studied biology at the College of New Jersey and became certified in Medical Technology following a two-year clinical internship. She began specialized training in embryology in 1986 at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has pursued continuing education at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical College and the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine.

Highlights of Ms. Comito’s career include establishing IVF New Jersey’s highly successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching, reimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and blastocyst transfer programs, and most recently, the oocyte (egg) freezing program. She has been published in Fertility and Sterility and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the New York Metropolitan Embryologists Society, and other professional organizations.

If you are interested in speaking with one of our fertility specialists, contact IVF New Jersey today.