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Does a Fertility Specialist Still Practice General Gynecology?

Yes — reproductive endocrinologists are first and foremost OB-GYNs.

✍️ Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai, MD, MClinEmbryol, EFOG-EBCOG, EFRM-ESHRE/EBCOG, FACOG — Reproductive Medicine Specialist · Last reviewed:

Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai
MD, MClinEmbryol, EFOG-EBCOG, EFRM-ESHRE/EBCOG, FACOG

Training pathway

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) is a sub-specialty completed after obstetrics-gynecology residency. REI specialists remain qualified gynecologists.

What this means for you

An REI-trained physician can handle routine gynecologic care alongside fertility treatment — Pap smears, contraceptive counseling, menopause care, and more.

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About the author

Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai, MD, MClinEmbryol, EFOG-EBCOG, EFRM-ESHRE/EBCOG, FACOG is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology & infertility specialist, former head of the Vajira IVF unit at Navamindradhiraj University, and founder of LIFE by Dr. Pat in Bangkok. His published research focuses on the dysmorphic (T-shaped) uterus and uterine-factor infertility.

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