Mission
The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility in the UAMS Department of
Obstetrics/Gynecolory is a unified team of
specialists whose sole mission is to help our patients achieve their goal of having a child. Guided by the highest ethical standards, we
provide our patients with the best quality,
individualized, compassionate fertility care
and do our best to put patients first.
History
The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) provides Arkansas with a comprehensive Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Program as well as one of the state’s four physicians who are board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Our IVF laboratory is certified by the American College of Pathologists (CAP).
The first in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in Arkansas was performed at UAMS in July 1988. In the autumn of 1995 UAMS celebrated the birth of the 100th infant conceived through the ART Program and currently over 1500 babies have been born from our IVF program as well as hundreds more as a result of ovulation induction, artificial insemination and surgical treatment of infertility. The program has consistently maintained IVF pregnancy rates above the national average. As our program continues to grow, we look forward to improving patient access to infertility treatment.
Aida Shanti, MD, FACOG
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
