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John T. Queenan, M.D.

John T. Queenan, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Strong Fertility Center

500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 220
Rochester, NY 14623

About Me

Dr. John Queenan has a proven track record of excellence in the delivery of patient care. Patients quickly come to recognize the broad range of his skills. Throughout his career, he has sought to identify factors that could lead to improved pregnancy rates.

Dr. Queenan earned his medical de...
Dr. John Queenan has a proven track record of excellence in the delivery of patient care. Patients quickly come to recognize the broad range of his skills. Throughout his career, he has sought to identify factors that could lead to improved pregnancy rates.

Dr. Queenan earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, he completed the Reproductive Scholars Program and discovered an enzyme that embryos make at the time of attachment to the uterus. He completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins and his fellowship training at The Jones Institute in Norfolk, VA. He has published numerous research papers in the field of IVF. Today, Dr. Queenan is a recognized expert in this field and has served as a reviewer for several leading journals. He has given lectures all over the U.S. and abroad.

Dr. Queenan is a skilled surgeon. His interests include hysteroscopic surgery, uterine fibroids and reversal of tubal ligation. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology.

Many have noted Dr. Queenan's energy and enthusiasm. He has received numerous awards for research, medical education and excellence in patient care. He serves as physician representative to the W.H.O., American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Consumer Research Council in Washington, DC has repeatedly named Dr. Queenan as one of America's Top Obstetrician Gynecologists.

Certified Specialties

Obstetrics & Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters. 1992 - 1994

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Johns Hopkins Hospital. 1989 - 1992

Internship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Johns Hopkins Hospital. 1988 - 1989

Education

MD | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. 1988

Awards

Distinguished Service Award. 2010

ASRM Service Award in Recognition of 10 or more years of Service. 2010

APGO Excellence in Teaching Award In Recognition of Outstanding Contributions in the Field of OB/Gyn. 2010

America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2009 - 2012

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Section Award. 2006

Physician's Recognition Award. 2004

Applause Award for Excellence in Patient Care. 1998

Fellow. 1996

APGO/CREOG Teaching Award. 1995

Serono New Investigators Award. 1995

John G. Clark Prize for Excellence in Research. 1988

Mayor's Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Public Service. 1980

Publications

Journal Articles

Clomiphene citrate monitoring for intrauterine insemination timing: a randomized trial.

Lewis V, Queenan J, Hoeger K, Stevens J, Guzick DS

Fertility and sterility.. 2006 February 85 (2):401-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Evaluating the efficacy of intervention.

Guzick DS, Queenan JT

Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America.. 2003 September 32 (3):709-23. Epub 1900 01 01.

Age and resting follicle number predict response to gonadotropin stimulation in in vitro fertilization cycles.

Addy DM, Whitman-Elia GF, Queenan JT

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 2002 August 187 (2):285-7; discussion 287-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Timing of initiation of the preovulatory luteinizing hormone surge and its relationship with the circadian cortisol rhythm in the human.

Kerdelhué B, Brown S, Lenoir V, Queenan JT, Jones GS, Scholler R, Jones HW

Neuroendocrinology.. 2002 March 75 (3):158-63. Epub 1900 01 01.

Coding corner: mock embryo transfer

Queenan JT Jr.

ASRM News. 2002; 36: 3.

Outpatient studies of the tubes and uterus

Queenan JT Jr.

ASRM News. 2002; 35: 4.

Coding and Gender Bias

Queenan JT Jr.

ASRM News. 2001; 35: 15-16.

Reproductive Technology and Multiple Gestations

Queenan JT Jr.

Strong Perifax. 2001; .

An appreciation of modern ART.

Queenan JT, Whiman-Elia G

Clinical obstetrics and gynecology.. 2000 December 43 (4):942-57. Epub 1900 01 01.

Embryo freezing to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Queenan JT

Molecular and cellular endocrinology.. 2000 November 27169 (1-2):79-83. Epub 1900 01 01.

Elevated serum Chlamydia trachomatis IgG antibodies. Association with decreased implantation rates in GIFT.

Sharara FI, Queenan JT

The Journal of reproductive medicine.. 1999 July 44 (7):581-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

The performance of subcutaneously injected Fertinex when used as the sole gonadotropin for in vitro fertilization stimulation.

Miller KA, Patton GW, Queenan JT

Fertility and sterility.. 1998 April 69 (4):658-64. Epub 1900 01 01.

Transfer of cryopreserved-thawed pre-embryos in a cycle using exogenous steroids without prior gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist suppression yields favourable pregnancy results.

Queenan JT, Ramey JW, Seltman HJ, Eure L, Veeck LL, Muasher SJ

Human reproduction.. 1997 June 12 (6):1176-80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Progesterone levels on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin do not predict pregnancy outcome from the transfer of fresh or cryopreserved embryos from the same cohort.

Moffitt DV, Queenan JT, Shaw R, Muasher SJ

Fertility and sterility.. 1997 February 67 (2):296-301. Epub 1900 01 01.

Elevated serum Chlamydia trachomatis and IgG antibodies: What do they mean for IVF pregnancy rates and loss?

Sharara FI; Queenan JT Jr; Springer RS; Marut EL; Scoccia H; Scommegna A.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 1997; 43: 281-286.

In vitro fertilization outcome in women with hydrosalpinx

Sharara F; Scott RT; Springer R; Marut E; Queenan JT Jr.

Human Reproduction. 1996; 11: 100-105.

Screening for diminished ovarian reserve

Sharara FL; Queenan JT Jr; Toner JP; Scott RT;.

Contemporary OB/GYN. 1996; 41: 79.

Low-dose glucocorticoids after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer have no significant effect on pregnancy rate.

Moffitt D, Queenan JT, Veeck LL, Schoolcraft W, Miller CE, Muasher SJ

Fertility and sterility.. 1995 March 63 (3):571-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Clinical and Laboratory Aspects of Cryopreservation

Queenan JT Jr; Veeck LL; Muasher SJ.

Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. 1995; 13: 64-71.

Is progesterone rise in the follicular phase detrimental to pregnancy outcome in ART?

Queenan JT Jr; Muasher S;.

Assisted Reproduction Reviews. 1994; 4: 16-21.

Immune and nonimmune hydrops fetalis

Queenan JT Jr; Queenan JT.

Postgraduate Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1990; 10: 24.

Plasminogen activator inhibitor types 1 and 2 in human trophoblasts. PAI-1 is an immunocytochemical marker of invading trophoblasts.

Feinberg RF, Kao LC, Haimowitz JE, Queenan JT, Wun TC, Strauss JF, Kliman HJ

Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology.. 1989 July 61 (1):20-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

The human trophoblast: homotypic and heterotypic cell-cell interactions.

Kliman HJ, Coutifaris C, Babalola GO, Soto EA, Kao LC, Queenan JT, Feinberg RF, Strauss JF

Progress in clinical and biological research.. 1989 294 :425-34. Epub 1900 01 01.

Regulation of urokinase-type plasminogen activator production by cultured human cytotrophoblasts.

Queenan JT, Kao LC, Arboleda CE, Ulloa-Aguirre A, Golos TG, Cines DB, Strauss JF

The Journal of biological chemistry.. 1987 August 15262 (23):10903-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Transfer of cryopreserved-thawed preembryos in a natural cycle or a programmed cycle with exogenous hormone replacement yields similar pregnancy results

Queenan JT Jr; Veeck LL; Seltman HJ; Muasher SJ.

Fertility and Sterility. 62: 545-550.

Books

Reproductive Endocrinology (2007)

Chapter: The Normal Menstrual Cycle

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD

Publisher: Landes Bioscience 2007

100 Frequently Asked Questions in Obstetric and Gynecologic Coding ACOG Textbook (2007)

Authors: JT Queenan

Publisher: ACOG 2007

Obstetrics and Gynecology: eMedicine. (On-line peer-review text) (2007)

Chapter: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Authors: Millie Behera, John T. Queenan, Jr., Thomas Price

Publisher: eMedicine 2007

Obstetrics and Gynecology (2006)

Chapter: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD; Gail Whitman-Elia

Publisher: eMedicine 2006

Primary Care for Women (2004)

Chapter: Female Infertility

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2004

Frequently Asked Questions in Obstetric and Gynecologic Coding (2003)

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD

Publisher: ACOG, Washington, DC 2003

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002)

Chapter: Assisted Reproductive Technology: Past, Present, and Future

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2002

Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002)

Chapter: Ovotestis

Authors: Gail Whitman-Elia; John T. Queenan, Jr., MD

Publisher: eMedicine 2002

100 Frequently Asked Questions in Obstetric and Gynecologic Coding 2002 (2002)

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD

Publisher: ACOG 2002

Storing Reproduction:Cryopreservation of Human Gametes, Embryos & Gonadal Tissue (2001)

Chapter: Embryo cryopreservation to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation sydrome

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD

Publisher: Serono 2001

Infertility: A Comprehensive Text (1997)

Chapter: Embryo-uterine interactions during implantation

Authors: John T. Queenan, Jr., MD; Asgerallyl T. Fazleabas, Ph.D

Publisher: Appleton & Lange 1997

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