Biographical summary
Samir Babayev, M.D., is an Assistant Professor, Senior Associate Consultant and IVF Clinic Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mayo Clinic. He is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology with specialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility.
Dr. Babayev is the Associate Editor for Human Reproduction, one of the top scientific journals in the field of reproductive medicine and a contributor for multiple other scientific journals. He is a member of the Society for Reproductive Investigation, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Assisted reproductive technology
- Egg donation
- Egg freezing
- Embryo freezing
- Embryo transfer
- Fertility preservation
- Fertility sparing surgery
- Genetic testing
- Gestational surrogacy
- Hysterosalpingography
- Hysteroscopy
- In vitro fertilization
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
- Myomectomy
- Ovarian tissue freezing
- Ovary transplant
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
- Robotic myomectomy
- Robotic surgery
- Sperm donation
- Third-party reproduction
- Tubal ligation reversal
Interests
Dr. Babayev's clinical expertise includes:
- In-vitro fertilization (IVF), ICSI, IUI, timed intercourse
- Donor egg and donor sperm treatment
- Embryo adoption
- Male, tubal and uterine factor infertility
- Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
- Laparoscopic surgery, robotic and hysteroscopic surgery
- Fertility preservation (egg freezing, embryo freezing and ovarian tissue freezing)
- Complex fertility treatment
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Uterine fibroids
- Primary ovarian insufficiency
- Endometriosis, adenomyosis
Education
- 2016
Fellowship - Clinical Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- 2013
Residency - Resident Physician in Obstetrics and GynecologyWestchester Medical Center, New York Medical College
- 2007
MDIstanbul University, School of Medicine
- 2003
Pre-MedicalAzerbaijan Medical University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
Reproductive Endo & InfertilityAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2016
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Gold Humanism Honor Society as a Faculty MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2019
Texas Rising Stars 2019Super Doctors
- 2013
APGO Resident Scholar AwardNew York Medical College
- 2013
Best Resident AwardNew York Medical College
- 2012
Medical Student Teaching AwardNew York Medical College
- 2012
Administrative Chief Resident Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyNew York Medical College
- 2007
Top Medical StudentIstanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 2003
Best Student Research Work 2003Azerbaijan Medical University
- 2001
Top Ranked on National Entrance Exam for Medical Schools in AzerbaijanAzerbaijan Medical University
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine, Resident Education Subcommittee
- 2022 - present
Division LiaisonEthics Committee
- 2021 - present
MemberAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 2021 - present
PresidentAzerbaijani American Medical Association
- 2021 - present
Chair ElectAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine, Turkish Special Interest Group (TSIG)
- 2021 - present
Task forceAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine
- 2021 - present
ChairPractice & Quality Committee, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine
- 2013 - present
MemberSociety for Reproductive Investigation
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2005 - 2007
MemberInternational Federation of Medical Students Association
Publications