Dr. Steven Spandorfer, United States
     
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Dr. Steven Spandorfer, United States


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“At CRM, we take the time needed to develop an individualized treatment plan with each patient. This personal attention is central to our high success rates and a major benefit for our patients.

Biography

Dr. Steven D. Spandorfer is 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. A noted reproductive medicine specialist, he is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Dr. Spandorfer earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 1984 and his medical degree in 1988, graduating as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed an internship at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, and an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at CRM, he joined the center’s faculty in 1998. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Endocrine Society, and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Dr. Spandorfer provides comprehensive treatment for all reproductive disorders. In addition to his expertise in in vitro fertilization, ovulation induction, and other advanced assisted reproductive technologies, he is a skilled laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeon.

Dr. Spandorfer is clinical coordinator of CRM’s autologous endometrial coculture program. He published pioneering research showing that endometrial coculture supports embryo maturation and improves IVF success rates in patients with poor embryo quality or previous failed IVF cycles.

He has presented more than 100 abstracts at national and international medical conferences on a range of reproductive medicine and infertility research topics. He has also written numerous articles on important patient care and research topics for leading medical publications, including pioneering work showing that endometrial coculture supports embryo maturation and improves IVF success rates in patients with poor embryo quality or previous failed IVF cycles. His current research interests include autologous endometrial coculture, embryo implantation, recurrent IVF failure, and uterine and endometrial development.


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    Aug 27, 2020
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    May 31, 2024
    I need to update my review: I had a very pleasant experience there last Tuesday, beginning with Patty, Sasha, Sonia, and Nanette. I was ultimately seen by Gwen Beetle. They were all very kind, helpful, and courteous. What a great office and outstanding staff. I want to share my latest experience. Vanessa S. and Sasha greeted me and were very courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable. They completed all my paperwork, and I greatly appreciate their help. They were pleasant and excellent at what they did. I was then fortunate to receive help from nurse Nataliya, who was also very kind, helpful, and reassuring. I needed surgery and was under considerable stress, but all three—Vanessa S., Sasha N., and Nataliya—were excellent at their jobs. Weill Cornell, you are lucky to have these three. Please thank them for me because they are greatly appreciated. I would also be remiss not to mention Patricia at the front desk, who was also very kind and helpful. 😊
    May 5, 2024
    Mar 19, 2024
    This location is very clean, tidy, and quiet, and the doctors are dedicated and trustworthy.
    Jan 18, 2024
    Apr 25, 2025
    If you are fortunate enough to have an internist at Weill Cornell Primary Care, you will benefit from excellent physicians and their dedicated nursing teams.
    Aug 10, 2025
    My initial appointment with the doctor was very positive, and he was knowledgeable. However, this review concerns his billing manager. For the past two weeks, I have repeatedly called trying to reach them. They promised to call me back but still have not done so, and it has now been almost three weeks. During my annual preventive visit and first appointment with the doctor, I mentioned the thyroid cancer I had earlier this year and, as usual, answered the question, ‘Is there anything else I should know?’ because this was my first appointment. Before leaving, I asked the women at check-in whether everything was fine, and they said it was. About a week later, I received a $247 bill because I had discussed something outside preventive care—my thyroid cancer and another matter the doctor asked about! This was extremely opaque and unprofessional and needs improvement. Since then, they have tried to offer inadequate discounts for their mistake and lack of transparency.
    Jun 27, 2026
    我一直很喜欢这个地方，这里的人都很友善，而且总是很准时。
    May 13, 2023
    Rude, racist receptionists who talk to their boyfriends on the phone instead of helping patients!
    Nov 1, 2025
    First, be sure to read every document carefully before signing it prior to treatment. Although WC is a UHC "partner" fertility provider, they will try to collect many fees in advance. These services may be covered by your insurance, so verify beforehand. If you sign the prepayment form and pay, they cannot help you recover any amount above the "covered" rate even if you submit the charge to your insurer. In my case, I was charged $415, while my insurance company said the services should have cost only $33. Because WC requires you to sign a prepayment responsibility form, they do not have to honor the $33 contracted rate. If you choose their services, which were "okay," carefully read everything you sign!
    Oct 4, 2025
    I have never written a review in my life, but I had to because I was so pleased with everything. I saw a recommendation for Dr. Irani on Reddit, and when I called Cornell, he had an opening the next day. I decided to try it, and it was the best choice. I loved how attentive and caring his team was. They took excellent care of me. Our egg-freezing process went very smoothly, and I was extremely satisfied with the entire experience and Dr. Irani's care. My husband and I highly recommend him!
    Jun 28, 2025
    Extremely disappointed and frustrated with NewYork-Presbyterian's billing department I rarely leave reviews, but the billing department's incompetence and negligence deserve mention. My PGT was canceled on May 9, 2025, four days after egg retrieval, making me fully eligible for a refund under their policy. I expected the stated 2–3-week refund process to go smoothly. It is now June 27, and I still have not received my refund—nearly two months later. I followed up on June 16 and spoke with a representative who casually told me my refund had been "pending since May 23 and she did not know why it was taking so long." She did not escalate or expedite it, merely telling me to "call back in a week." Today, June 27, I had to call again, only to hear from another representative that the refund request was still unresolved and had not even been submitted to the refund department. This is outrageous. Today's representative said she would forward it to that department. What is the point of a "refund policy" if it is completely ignored? Why tell patients to expect a refund in 2–3 weeks when you clearly do not intend to follow that policy? Worst of all, they never return calls even when they say they will. This disorganization, unprofessionalism, and lack of accountability are the last things I expected from NewYork-Presbyterian. You are dealing with patients already under enough stress—why turn a refund into an endless chase? I am deeply disappointed. This needs to improve.
    Oct 15, 2024
    I come here regularly for monitoring during IVF. They are fast—the blood draw process is organized, and the wait for ultrasounds is short. I recommend this clinic!
    Aug 8, 2024
    Mar 7, 2026
    A close friend recommended this clinic, so I had high expectations, but the experience was profoundly disappointing. First, they charged about $1,000 for roughly 15 seconds with the doctor. Given the price and the deeply personal nature of the conditions they claim to treat, I expected more. The high-volume model clearly falls short, and I quickly concluded that profit was the clinic's priority. I had preauthorized tests to complete; Dr. Pfeifer claimed one had not been done and had to be repeated. I checked and found it had been completed, raising concern about another $2,500 charge. Second, the clinic feels like a factory or military operation. No one knows your name or reviews your chart. Abrupt nurses call you and recite a fixed process, while questions go unanswered. You are treated as a billing number with a uterus. Third, Dr. Pfeifer lacks good bedside manner. If you disagree or ask questions, she becomes defensive. At this price, especially in fertility care, humility is essential. Her answers to routine concerns were empty, and she redirected me to a constantly changing nursing team while prescribing hormones harmful to fertility. I did not even know how or at what cost to ask about the prescription. My final concern is WC's billing. Reviewers have mentioned this, and prospective patients should know that paying here means surrendering important rights. WC's law firm sends this notice: ‘Pursuant to New York General Business Law § 519(a), please be advised that when you use a credit card to make payment, you “waive” certain state and federal law rights applicable to medical debt, including protections related to interest rate limits, credit agency reporting, wage garnishment, and property liens.’ Paying WC by credit card therefore waives state and federal medical-billing protections created because billing abuse is widespread. In my view, this is not patient-centered, and the inefficient billing department makes matters worse. Absolutely avoid this clinic. I would not recommend it to anyone, friend or enemy. WC should be ashamed of exploiting women's desire for children for maximum profit.
    Jun 19, 2026
    Best Doctor so far and facility services are top notch
    Mar 31, 2026
    Our experience at this clinic while seeking IVF services was extremely disappointing. During our first visit, we paid $600, yet the doctor spent almost no time speaking with us. They performed only a basic sonogram, and the doctor did not even spend five minutes discussing our situation or explaining anything about the process. We had already submitted blood work from a trusted physician, but no one at the clinic appeared to review it. Instead, it seemed they wanted to repeat the same tests. This raised concerns about unnecessary or redundant testing that would simply create additional charges. My partner declined repeating the blood work since the results had already been provided, and the clinic had not even taken the time to review them. During our second visit, we paid $1,450 for another sonogram. Again, the doctor spent only about five minutes with us, and that was only because we insisted on asking questions. When we asked reasonable questions about the next steps in the process and what to expect moving forward, the doctor appeared bothered and dismissive. When we asked how their clinic's approach differed from other fertility clinics, the doctor stated that he did not know what other clinics do and could not clearly explain what the next steps in treatment would be. Dr. Spandoger said that I must take the class in which it would explain the process there so therefore I must wait until completion of the class because he didn't have 15 mins to explain the process himself. His answer was he doesn't know what other clinics or doctors offer or if they do it better. The answers we received were vague and left us feeling uneasy and unsupported. IVF is an emotionally and financially significant journey, and patients deserve transparency, clear communication, and proper attention from their doctor. Unfortunately, our experience felt rushed, impersonal, and transactional. After spending $2,050 in total, we left feeling disappointed and concerned about the level of care and communication we received.
    Jan 29, 2026
    Dr. Spandorfer is absolutely exceptional and highly recommended! I am deeply grateful to him, including for my two wonderful children. The clinic is also excellent, and everyone is welcoming, efficient, and professional. I highly recommend him and the clinic to anyone on a fertility journey.
    Jan 18, 2026
    Dr. Spandorfer is wonderful! I felt very comfortable with him and appreciated his manner. He is professional and knowledgeable, explains things clearly, and patiently reviews the options in detail, which put me at ease. He helped my wife become pregnant after we transferred from another private clinic where the doctor had worsened the situation and overmedicated her. He is calm, positive, and highly skilled. He never exaggerates or makes promises he cannot keep; he is realistic while creating a calm, comfortable environment. His team is also diligent, follows up carefully, returns calls promptly, and is very reliable. I recommend him 100%!
    Nov 5, 2025
    Dr. Spandorfer is an excellent doctor. I appreciate his honesty.
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    Sep 20, 2025
    All the staff are friendly, understanding, and helpful. I usually brought my 4-year-old to appointments, and the staff looked after him until I finished seeing the doctor.
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    Aug 11, 2025
    I began infertility treatment with artificial insemination in 2007. After losing premature twins in 2004, we spent three years trying to conceive. A gynecologist in Astoria recommended Dr. Spandorfer. We were very fortunate, because 18 years later I am the mother of a teenage son. Dr. Spandorfer may not remember me, but I am deeply grateful that he gave me life’s greatest gift. My handsome 6-foot-3 baseball pitcher! ❤️
    Aug 25, 2025
    Dr. Steven D Spandorfer is highly professional, kind, and caring toward his patients. I saw several doctors and chose Dr. Spandorfer as mine. You should choose him too.
    Jun 12, 2025
    I am very satisfied with the doctors and staff at Weill Cornell CRM. Dr. Spandorfer and his nursing team are very attentive to patients and answer every question. My husband and I feel very confident in our care and would recommend them to everyone.
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    Mar 21, 2025
    Dr. Spandorfer is an excellent REI with extensive experience. He has a good bedside manner and makes patients feel comfortable and well informed. He takes the time to explain information and instructions clearly, ensuring that you understand every step. He is also very kind and approachable. His team of nurses and assistants is equally impressive—attentive, kind, and always available to answer questions. I highly recommend Dr. Spandorfer to anyone seeking quality care.
    Mar 27, 2025
    Apr 3, 2025
    I personally went to him for infertility. I was able to get pregnant via IVF thanks to him. He is knowledgeable and straightforward.

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