Kathleen M. Hoeger, M.D.
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University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 668
Rochester, New York 14642
Appointment: 585 487-3378 (primary)
Fax: 585 334-8998
Dr. Kathleen Hoeger is an experienced and dedicated clinician who has practiced at Strong Fertility and Reproductive Science Center since 1995. She is also an active clinical investigator in fertility and reproductive medicine.
Dr. Hoeger's research interests are in the understanding and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in both adolescents and adult women. Dr. Hoeger's recent publications and research trials have been on the impact of weight and lifestyle modifications on the symptoms of the disease. Dr. Hoeger is both a national and international speaker on polycystic ovary syndrome. She also is the medical director of the Women's Lifestyle Center at the Strong Heart Program, a program that can assist women with lifestyle changes to aid in healthier living and weight loss.
Dr. Hoeger earned a bachelor's in biological sciences at Stanford in 1984 and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1988. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia in 1992 and a reproductive endocrinology fellowship at the University of Virginia in 1994.
Dr. Hoeger is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is a member of many national and international societies, including the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI) and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). She maintains an active clinical practice in all areas of infertility treatment.
Current Appointments
- Associate Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)
| Board Certifications | |
|---|---|
| Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Reproductive Endocrinology 3/99, recertification 6/05 | |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 11/96, recertification 6/05 | |
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Investigation Program | University of Rochester Graduate School of Medicine | Attended: 2003 - Present |
| MD Medicine | Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University | 1988 |
| BS Biological Sciences | Stanford University | 1984 |
| Wellesley College | Attended: 1980 - 1982 | |
| Post-Doctoral Training & Residency | |
|---|---|
| Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology University of Virginia HSC Dept of OB/GYN Charlottesville, VA | 1992 - 1994 |
| Residency Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Dept. of OB/GYN Philadelphia, PA Administrative Chief Resident-June 1991- July 1992 | 1988 - 1992 |
| Awards and Honors | |
|---|---|
| CREOG National Faculty Teaching Award University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | 2000 |
| Association of Professors of Obstetrics & Gynecology (APGO) Teaching Award for medical student education University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | 2000 |
| John B. Franklin Award, "Compassion, Dedication Humanitarianism " Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | 1992 |
| Resident Teaching Award Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | 1992 |
| Best Research Presentation Resident's Day "Ultrasonographic Findings and Histopathological Diagnosis in the Postmenopausal Adnexal Mass. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | 1992 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology Prize for best performance in the 3rd year clerkship Jefferson Medical College | 1987 |
