For many surgeons, questions about fertility and family planning loom large as they grapple with when to start a family while working long hours in intense jobs. In this show, vascular surgeons Dr. Linda Le and Dr. Palma Shaw delve into this topic with reproductive endocrinology and infertility expert Dr. Elizabeth McGee from Vermont University Medical Center and surgeons Dr. Lorena Gonzalez and Dr. Erika Sato, who share their deeply personal experiences with fertility, cancer, and surrogacy. Listen on to find out more about fertility facts and myths, costs, and tips for making treatments more affordable, the pros and cons of genetic screening, and more. It’s a must-listen show for anyone interested in the challenges and solutions for fertility and family planning in high-stress, intense careers.

To watch the CV Live episode:

https://youtu.be/fDIPePCiqbg

Speakers on this episode:

Linda Le, MD

Vascular Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, 

Houston Methodist Hospital

Palma M. Shaw, MD, FACS, RPVI

Professor of Surgery, Program Director, Vascular Surgery Fellowship

SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse NY

Lorena Gonzalez, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Breast Surgery

City of Hope

Elizabeth A. McGee, MD   

Division Chief, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

University of Vermont Medical Center

Erika Sato, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon

Houston Beautiful Body