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Joshua M Hurwitz M.D.
Infertility
Reproductive Endocrinology
RMA - CT
67 Sand Pit Road
Suite 300
Danbury, CT 06810
866-202-7445
Summary
Physician's Statement:
Dr. Joshua Hurwitz is a fertility doctor at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT), a fertility clinic in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Hurwitz also practices at the Norwalk, Stamford, and Fiskill, NY locations.
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz has completed specialized infertility research in the areas of premature ovarian failure, oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing), reproductive surgeries, embryo donation, and bioethics.
Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr. Joshua Hurwitz joined the RMACT fertility clinic in 2006 with a passion for both patient care and teaching. He also serves as the Division Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) services in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences of Danbury Hospital. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing the division’s academic program, teaching residents, and giving lectures, in addition to treating infertility patients.
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz teaches and implements the most advanced assisted reproduction procedures available, including endocrinological, surgical, genetic and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques.
During his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr. Joshua Hurwitz launched many infertility research projects, including some on the topic of reproductive aging and diminished ovarian reserve. He has presented his infertility research at several national and international infertility conferences.
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz has also published extensively on the topic of infertility. He has published abstracts, articles, and book chapters on reproductive aging, reproductive hormones, IVF, ultrasound, and bioethics.
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz offers the following fertility treatments and services at RMACT:
Fertility treatments
- intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Cryopreservation
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
- egg donation
- Gestational surrogacy
- Integrated Fertility and Wellness Program
- Nutrition Program
- Reproductive surgery like hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, myomectomy
Board Certifications:
Yes
Education:
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz received his undergraduate degree in biology and society at Cornell University and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He also completed his OB/GYN residency in Philadelphia, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Here, he was named Best Laparoscopic Surgeon and received a number of teaching awards. After completing his residency, Dr. Hurwitz went on to more specialized training in the field of infertility with a three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
Professional Memberships:
Dr. Joshua Hurwitz is a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine .
Languages:
English
Specialties
Fertility Treatment:
Connecticut fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz provides basic fertility services, reproductive surgeries, and advanced reproductive technology options like PGD, cryopreservation, and surrogacy.
Fertility treatments provided at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) include:
Assisted hatching
Consultation
Donor egg
Embryo freezing and storage
Fertility drugs
Fertility workup
Hysteroscopy
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
IUI (intrauterine insemination)
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
Laparoscopy
Multiple miscarriage - diagnosis and treatment
Ovulation Induction
PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis)
Semen analysis
Surgery
Surrogacy
Conditions Treated:
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwtiz diagnoses and treats a number of conditions that can result in infertility and make trying to conceive more difficult. The Connecticut fertility doctor treats female infertility, male infertility, and other disorders.
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) treats the following infertility conditions:
Endometriosis
Female infertility
Male infertility
Miscarriage/Recurrent Miscarriage
Ovulatory Dysfunction
Pelvic abnormalities
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Premature ovarian failure
Unexplained infertility
Uterine fibroids
Areas of Research:
Fertility doctor Joshua Hurwitz has completed specialized infertility research in the areas of premature ovarian failure, oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing), reproductive surgeries, embryo donation, and bioethics.
Success Rates
IVF Success Rates:
Fresh IVF Success Rates
According to the most recent report published by the CDC,Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut performed 554 IVF cycles with fresh embryos in 2009. The number of IVF cycles and babies born, broken down by patients' age is as follows:
| Clinic Name | City | Number of Cycles by Age | Live Birth Rate By Age (%) | ||||||||
| <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | ||
| Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut | NORWALK | 197 | 131 | 150 | 51 | 25 | 53.3 | 34.4 | 19.3 | 11.8 | 0.0 |
Frozen IVF Success Rates
According to the most recent report published by the CDC, Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut performed 554 IVF cycles with frozen embryos in 2009. The number of IVF cycles and babies born, broken down by patients' age is as follows:
| Clinic Name | City | Number of Cycles by Age | Live Birth Rate By Age (%) | ||||||||
| <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | ||
| Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut | NORWALK | 36 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 61.1 | 10 / 18 | 5 / 16 | 0 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
Click here for the 2011 success rates, as reported to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).
Egg Donation Success Rates:
Egg Donation Success Rates
As reported by Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut to the CDC in 2010, the fertility clinic performed 58 donor egg cycles in that year; 34 cycles used fresh donor eggs and 24 cycles used frozen donor eggs.
| Clinic Name | City | Fresh Donor Eggs | Fresh Live Births | Frozen Donor Eggs | Frozen Live Births |
| Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut | NORWALK | 34 | 64.7 | 24 | 33.3 |
Click here for the 2011 success rates, as reported to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).
Cost
Insurance:
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield – All PPO Plans, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA HMO, Cigna, Connecticare, Empire BCBS- All Plans, First Health PPO, GHI PPO, Great West/One Health PPO, Health Care Value Management PPO, HealthChoice, Health Connecticut PPO, HealthNet, Humana PPO/Choice Care Network, HMC PPO/Multiplan/PHCS, MVP, Northeast Direct Health PPO, Oxford Health Plans, Pioneer Health Group/ Connecticut Health Plan, Pomco, United Healthcare
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