Dr. Fady Sharara Recognized as Vitals Top 10 Doctor Nationally
Each year, over 120 million people search for and rate physicians on Vitals. Vitals analyzes hundreds of thousands of patient reviews on bedside manner, doctor-patient face time, and follow-up care. Of the nation’s 870,000 active physicians, Dr. Sharara ranks among the top 1% selected for extraordinary patient care and clinical excellence.
Peer Honors & Regional Distinctions
Recognized continuously by peer physicians, regional medical panels, and national patient rating programs.
Washingtonian Top Doctors
Named by area physicians to the prestigious Washingtonian Top Doctors list in Infertility continuously for over two decades.
Northern Virginia Top Docs
Selected annually in Northern Virginia Magazine based on regional hospital peer evaluations, clinical quality, and patient reviews.
Arlington Magazine 2026
Voted Top Reproductive Endocrinologist in the DC-Arlington-Tysons corridor for superior clinical pregnancy success.
Clinical Breakthroughs & News Coverage
Scientific presentations, broadcast appearances, and national health reporting featuring Dr. Sharara.
Method to Double IVF Success Rates Presented at ESHRE Lisbon
Dr. Sharara presented the findings of landmark clinical research designed to improve IVF success rates at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) congress in Lisbon, Portugal. The innovative protocol and breakthrough findings were picked up by several major UK newspapers, including The Daily Mirror, spotlighting advancements that significantly boost live birth outcomes for challenging fertility cases.
New Report Recommends Practice Changes for Fewer Multiple Births (eSET)
In a landmark study commissioned by The March of Dimes Foundation and published in Fertility and Sterility, researchers from The Hastings Center and Yale Fertility Center examined US clinical circumstances influencing embryo transfer choices. The report advocates for policy and clinical practice shifts to encourage Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET), protecting maternal and neonatal health while maintaining high cumulative success rates.
- Single Embryo Transfers (SET): Advocating for single blastocyst transfers with PGT genetic screening to reduce multiple gestations.
- Redefining Treatment Cycles: Counting subsequent frozen-thawed SETs resulting from a single retrieval as part of cumulative cycle success.
- Patient Education: Improving patient-doctor communication regarding the maternal-fetal benefits of singleton pregnancies.
- Advanced Embryology: Advancing blastocyst culture and time-lapse imaging to reliably identify the most viable embryos for transfer.
Dr. Sharara Quoted in The Atlantic: “It’s Not Too Early to Talk About Freezing Your Eggs”
The Atlantic magazine featured Dr. Sharara extensively in an in-depth analysis on modern oocyte cryopreservation, ovarian reserve testing, and proactive family planning for women in their 20s and 30s. Dr. Sharara discussed how rapid vitrification technology transforms egg survival rates, offering women biological flexibility and peace of mind.
Fighting Infertility: VCRM Launches “The Infertility Diet” App on Fox 14 News
Fox 14 News spotlighted Dr. Sharara’s groundbreaking work linking metabolic health, low-glycemic nutrition, and reproductive outcomes. The broadcast showcased VCRM’s dedicated companion app for iPhones and iPads, providing hopeful parents with personalized meal plans, glycemic indexes, and evidence-based nutritional strategies to maximize fertility naturally.
ASRM Boston: “Despite Financial Incentives, Many Couples Still Aim for Twins”
The results of Dr. Sharara’s study were presented in an oral session at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM/IFFS) meeting in Boston. OBGYN News published an extensive follow-up interview with Dr. Sharara examining why couples navigate the balance between twin pregnancies and elective single embryo transfer, highlighting the critical role of physician counseling and cost-effective refund plans.
#7 National Clinic Ranking, GWU Professorship & International Lectures
According to national independent fertility benchmarks (FertilitySuccessRates.com), VCRM ranked #7 nationwide among more than 700 IVF clinics in the United States and the ONLY clinic in the Northeast ranked among the top 25. Additionally, Dr. Sharara was promoted to Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University and delivered invited keynote lecture series in Singapore, Vietnam, and at the Philippine Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (PSREI).
Featured Magazine Articles & Clinical Guides
Direct PDF downloads of Dr. Sharara’s published articles and patient guides in major national magazines.
Weight & Infertility: A Weighty Issue
Clinical guide exploring body composition, insulin resistance, and dietary carbohydrate regulation to restore regular ovulation.
Download Article (PDF)Fatherhood by a New Formula
Practical guide on sperm motility, environmental temperature, laptop heat hazards, and modern male fertility evaluation.
Download Article (PDF)Motherhood: The Bodyweight Connection
Published in Best Body magazine. Examining how modest, healthy weight adjustments optimize IVF and natural conception odds.
Download Best Body Feature (PDF)InStyle: Beauty Talk — You Asked
Published in InStyle magazine. Dr. Sharara answers reader questions regarding endocrine balance, beauty routines, and conception.
Download InStyle Feature (PDF)Cosmopolitan: Your Six Sexiest Days
Published in Cosmopolitan magazine. Demystifying the fertile window, LH surges, and optimal timing for natural family planning.
Download Cosmopolitan Feature (PDF)How Fast Is Your Biological Clock Ticking?
Understanding ovarian reserve, AMH levels, and proactive steps for fertility preservation in your 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Download Clock Guide (PDF)Preventing Multiples in Assisted Reproduction
Evidence-based overview of single embryo transfer protocols to maximize healthy singleton deliveries and safeguard mother and baby.
Download ART Safety Guide (PDF)Delaying Childbearing: Risks & Realities
Clinical review of age-related reproductive factors, donor egg alternatives, and modern egg freezing technologies.
Download Childbearing Guide (PDF)