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Robert A Skaf M.D.

S.J. Fertility Center
Reproductive Endocrinology
2500 English Creek Road, #225
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234
866-202-7574
Physician's Statement: 

Dr. Robert Skaf founded South Jersey Fertility Center in 1989. After completing his Reproductive Endocrine training in 1981, he was appointed Division Head at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, NJ. During those 8 years he was in charge of the medical students’ curriculum and was instrumental in training many of the OB/GYN physicians in the area. Currently he is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Robert Wood Johnson and Jefferson Medical Schools. In 1989, Dr. Skaf established the first outpatient In-Vitro Fertilization Program in the area. He is currently the Chief of the Reproductive Endocrinology section at Virtua West Jersey Hospital. He was the recipient of the Philip J. Williams Junior Fellow Prize Paper on his work in Androgenic Response to Menotropin Therapy and FSH Bioassay. He has given many presentations in the field of Laser and Operative Laparoscopy in addition to Assisted Reproductive Technologies both nationally and internationally. Dr. Skaf's work overseas resulted in the birth of the first GIFT baby in Syria. In addition to being at the Egg Harbor Township office, Dr. Skaf also sees patients at the other South Jersey Fertility locations.

Fertility Treatment: 

Dr. Robert Skaf of the South Jersey Fertility Center provides comprehensive care throughout every step of your infertility process. The New Jersey fertility clinic offers basic services, advanced assisted reproduction options, reproductive surgery, laparoscopic tubal reversal, fibroid removal with daVinci robot assistance and other treatments.

SJFC in New Jersey offers the following fertility treatments:

Consultation
Donor egg
Donor sperm
Fertility drugs
Fertility workup
Hysteroscopy
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
IUI (intrauterine insemination)
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
Ovulation Induction
PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis)
Semen analysis
Tubal reversal
Conditions Treated: 

Fertility doctor Robert Skaf at South Jersey Fertility Center diagnoses and treats female infertility, male infertility, structural problems, and other conditions that can cause infertility.

Dr. Skaf diagnoses and treats the following conditions:

Endometriosis
Female infertility
Habitual abortion
Inheritable Genetic Disorders through PGD
Male infertility
Miscarriage/Recurrent Miscarriage
Ovarian Cysts
Ovulatory Dysfunction
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Premature ovarian failure
Unexplained infertility
Uterine fibroids
Areas of Research: 

Dr. Robert Skaf has given many presentations in the field of Laser and Operative Laparoscopy in addition to Assisted Reproductive Technologies both nationally and internationally.

Clinical Trials: 

Please contact the South Jersey Fertility Center staff for more information regarding clinical trials.

Egg Donation Success Rates: 

As reported by South Jersey Fertility Center in Marlton, New Jersey to the CDC in 2009, the fertility clinic performed 42 donor egg cycles in that year; 27 cycles used fresh donor eggs and 15 cycles used frozen donor eggs.

Clinic Name City Fresh Donor Eggs Fresh Live Births Frozen Donor Eggs Frozen Live Births
South Jersey Fertility Center MARLTON 27 40.7 15 6 / 15
IVF Success Rates: 

According to the most recent report published by the CDC, South Jersey Fertility Center in Marlton, New Jersey performed 380 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
South Jersey Fertility Center MARLTON 168 92 80 29 11 38.1 30.4 17.5 10.3 1 / 11
Paying for Fertility Treatment: 

In cases where patients do not have fertility treatment coverage, South Jersey Fertility Center provides a discounted rate and you may speak to one of their representatives concerning the costs.

Board Certifications: 
Yes
Education: 

Dr. Skaf attended Damascus University Medical School from 1968-1973. He then completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lutheran Medical Center/Downstate University from 1976-1979. His fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility was at UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School from 1979 to 1981.

Insurance: 

The SJFC insurance and billing representatives will work closely with you by: 1) verifying your insurance coverage, 2) documenting what fertility treatment coverage you have, 3) advising you of your out-of-pocket costs and 4) aiding you with outside financing.

Professional Memberships: 

Dr. Robert Skaf is a member of the following professional societies:
Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Society of Reproductive Surgeons
Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society
Philadelphia Obstetrical Society
The Endocrine Society
Arab American Medical Association
Philadelphia Endocrine Society
New Jersey OB/GYN Society

Languages: 
Arabic
English
French

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