Dr. Robert Setton

Robert Setton, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Setton is passionate about working with patients to overcome infertility, particularly with his extensive knowledge on diminished ovarian reserve, male infertility, and endometriosis.

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Dr. Setton earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Weill Cornell Medical Center, during which he was appointed co-administrative chief resident and awarded the Jerome Seiler Memorial Award for Excellence in Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Setton stayed in New York City to complete his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

An accomplished researcher, Dr. Setton has contributed to more than 20 presentations across the globe on topics including frozen embryo transfer (FET) and donor egg transfer. He has also served as a peer-reviewer for several medical journals including the American Journal for Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG). Additionally, he has published research with great expertise on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, and in vitro fertilization.

A genuine family man, Dr. Setton decided to pivot his focus from cardiology to reproductive endocrinology the moment he heard his son’s heartbeat for the first time. Dr. Setton currently sees patients at RMANY's Brooklyn - Albee Square office.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Macaulay Honors at CUNY Hunter College
  • Medical School: New York University of School and Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency: Weill Cornell Medical Center, during which he was appointed co-administrative chief resident and awarded the Jerome Seiler Memorial Award for Excellence in Pelvic Surgery
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship: Weill Cornell Medical Center

Top Accomplishments

  • Contributed to more than 20 presentations across the globe on topics including frozen embryo transfer (FET) and donor egg transfer.
  • Served as a peer-reviewer for several medical journals including the American Journal for Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG).
  • Published research with great expertise on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, and in vitro fertilization.
  • Conducted research in the exciting field of in-vitro gametogenesis (creating artificial eggs to overcome infertility)

Clinical Topics

  • IVF
  • PCOS
  • Egg freezing
  • IVF for genetic conditions
  • Third Party Reproduction

Press and Achievements

  • New York Super Doctors Rising Star (2023)
  • Castle Connolly, Rising Star (2022-2023)
  • Jerome Seiler Memorial Award for Excellence in Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYP - Weill Cornell Medicine
  • New York Presbyterian Queens Lang Research Resident and Fellows Research Day Award

Affiliations

  • Member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
  • Mount Sinai Hospital Center

Personal Facts

  • Decided to pivot his focus from cardiology to reproductive endocrinology the moment he heard his son’s heartbeat for the first time. Dr. Setton currently sees patients at RMANY's Brooklyn - Albee Square office.
  • Born and raised in Brooklyn and excited to brief access to care in his home borough.

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