Dr. Rony Elias, United States

Personal Statement

“The Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine represents an ideal combination of evidence-based medicine, advanced technology, and effective patient support. Our practice is unique because CRM's physicians, nurses, and staff are fully committed to providing clinical expertise and maximum comfort at every visit.

Biography

Dr. Rony Elias is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive medicine at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Elias's surgical skill and clinical outcomes have made him a leader in the field.

Dr. Elias graduated from the American University of Beirut with his medical degree in 2002 and completed his residency at George Washington University (GWU) in 2007. At GWU, he received multiple awards for his performance on the annual national OB/GYN resident examination (CREOG). He also received the BERLEX Award for significant contributions to medical education and the GWU Resident Award for consistently outstanding performance during residency.

Dr. Elias completed a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at GWU in 2008. This experience refined his surgical expertise, with more than 600 procedures performed in one year. He then joined Weill Cornell Medical College and completed a second fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at CRM in 2011. After completing the fellowship, Dr. Elias accepted a CRM faculty appointment in 2011.

His clinical expertise includes in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), and the latest surgical interventions for infertility. Dr. Elias has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic and infertility surgery using robotic, laparoscopic, and hysteroscopic techniques, as well as advanced surgical treatment of severe endometriosis and uterine abnormalities.

Dr. Elias has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in leading scientific journals. His research focuses on the effect of uterine factors on infertility and novel stimulation protocols to improve egg maturity and normal fertilization rates. A further priority is identifying possible causes of infertility before proceeding with infertility and advanced IVF treatment.

Dr. Elias has published on managing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, optimal dual-trigger stimulation protocols, and fertility-preservation options for patients receiving cancer treatment. He has given numerous national and international presentations on specialized techniques for major gynecologic procedures such as laparoscopy, ovarian cystectomy, and myomectomy. He is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and Society of Reproductive Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Elias's mission is to give each patient a comprehensive experience by combining innovative clinical expertise with compassionate understanding of their wishes and expectations. He believes that although most patients may fit within the 95th percentile, his goal is to treat all patients inclusively. His guiding principle is to identify the 5% who need a specialized treatment plan to reach their family-building goals. He speaks English, French, and Arabic fluently and is proficient in Spanish.