Dr. Anate Aelon M.D

Dr. Anate Aelon, M.D., is a board-certified specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility with extensive experience in advanced fertility care. She earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in recognition of academic excellence.

She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. Prior to joining Shady Grove Fertility, Dr. Anate Aelon served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU School of Medicine.

Dr. Anate Aelon provides comprehensive fertility care and is known for combining evidence-based medicine with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Her goal is to optimize treatment outcomes while minimizing emotional and physical stress for patients navigating fertility challenges.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Anate Aelon has expertise in ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, pre-implantation genetic testing, and third-party reproduction, including donor egg, donor sperm, donor embryo, and gestational surrogacy. She applies current clinical research and advanced reproductive technologies to tailor treatment plans to each patient’s unique circumstances.

Her academic and clinical interests include fertility preservation, diminished ovarian reserve, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and fertility care for patients using gestational carriers. She is especially committed to helping young patients with cancer preserve fertility and build families.

Research, Publications & Media

Dr. Anate Aelon has published research and presented at national medical meetings on a range of fertility-related topics, including fertility preservation, complementary therapies in infertility, and optimizing outcomes in complex reproductive cases. She is an active contributor to both professional and public discussions on women’s health and fertility.

She regularly contributes expert commentary to national media outlets, including Parents, Reader’s Digest, Refinery29, Women’s Health, Byrdie, and Shape, where she also serves as a member of the publication’s expert advisory panel.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Anate Aelon is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Young Survivors Coalition.

Personal Interests

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Anate Aelon enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys cooking and staying active through running and indoor cycling. Dr. Anate Aelon is fluent in English and Hebrew and sees patients at RMANY’s East Side office in Manhattan.

Awards & Recognition

• New York Super Doctors (2023)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2022–2023)
• Resident Achievement Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
• Rachel Morris Dominick Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Kane-King-Dodeck Obstetrical Honor Society
• Alec Horwitz First Year Scholar Award
• Mortar Board Senior Honor Society