Brian A. Levine MD MS, FACOG (He/Him)

Obstetrics & Gynecology•New York, NY

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Reproductive Genetics/Prenatal Genetics

Practice Director at CCRM New York

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810 Seventh Avenue21st FloorNew York, NY 10019
Phone+1 212-290-8100

Summary

Dr. Brian Levine is a highly accomplished and recognized leader in reproductive medicine. A two-time founder and award-winning double-board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Levine combines academic excellence with hands-on expertise to redefine fertility care.

He holds a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.S. and M.D. from New York University, and completed his residency at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College.

Dr. Levine serves as the founding partner and practice director of CCRM New York, widely regarded as one of America’s top fertility clinics, where he has helped countless families on their path to parenthood. He is also the founder of Nodal, the premier online gestational surrogacy platform, which has revolutionized the surrogacy process by connecting intended parents and surrogates in a trusted and transparent way.

In 2017, Dr. Levine was honored with the Doctors of Distinction award in Westchester County, was also named a Rising Star by Super Doctors in 2017 and 2018, a New York Super Doctor annually since 2019 and a Castle and Connolly “Top Doctor” annually since 2019. He has also been awarded the coveted New York Magazine Top Doctors annually since 2021!

Dr. Levine resides in Manhattan with his wife Alexis and their adorable daughters Izabel & Adison.

Education & Training

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2012 - 2015
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008 - 2012
New York University School of MedicineClass of 2008
New York UniversityM.S., Biology, 2002 - 2003
Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life SciencesB.S., Biology, Cum Laude Honors, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2021 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
CT State Medical License 2021 - 2025
MN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2010 - 2025
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Honorable Mention for ART Video, Annual Meeting American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2014
Honorable Mention for ART Video The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2014
International Scientific Award Japan Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
Excellence in Teaching Award as Recognized by the Students of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2011
Employee of the Month NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 2010
Excellence in Teaching Award as Recognized by the Students of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2009
Physician of the Year, Nursing Service NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 2009
Excellence in Teaching Award Students of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009, 2011
Physician of the Year Nursing Service of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 2009
Student Achievement Award Endocrine Society, 2008
Arthur Zitrin Award in Bioethics 2008, 2008
Joseph E. Constantine Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008, 2008
Junior Fellow American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2008
Microsoft Research Cell Phone as a Platform for Healthcare RFP Award Recipient 2007
George Sadowsky Prize for Exemplary Innovation Using the Internet for Community Service 2007, 2007
President's Service Award for Leadership NYU, 2006
Recognition of Excellence in Medical Student Recruitment American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2006
Catherine B. Reynolds Graduate Fellowship in Social Entrepreneurship 2006
Cum Laude Honors Recipient Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2002
Dean's List Cornell University, 1999
Dean’s List Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 1999
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Clinical Trials

Seprafilm Slurry in the Prevention of Uterine Scarring in Patients Undergoing Hysteroscopic Myomectomy Start of enrollment: 2012 May 01
Terminated
Phase 4

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Should physicians be facilitating gestational carrier arrangements in the absence of medical indication?
Brian Levine, Alexis L Cirel, Kate D Schoyer, Arthur R Derse, Robert T Rydze
Fertility and Sterility. 2025-02-01
11 citations
Nucleated Red Blood Cells as a Marker of Acute and Chronic Fetal Hypoxia in a Rat Model.
Victoria K. Minior, Brian A. Levine, Asaf Ferber, Seth Guller, Michael Y. Divon
Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal. 2017-04-28
1 citations
Three-dimensional sperm surface reconstruction: a novel approach to assessing sperm morphology.
B.A. Levine, Jeremy Feinstein, Queenie V. Neri, D. Goldschlag, Zev Rosenwaks
Fertility and Sterility. 2015-12-01

Journal Articles

Three-dimensional sperm surface reconstruction: a novel approach to assessing sperm morphology.
Levine BA, Feinstein J, Neri QV, Goldschlag D, Rosenwaks Z, Belongie S, Palermo GD, Fertility & Sterility, 12/2015
The Internet of Things
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 11/2015
A womb with a view
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 9/2015
Can telemedicine boost our ailing healthcare system?
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 7/2015
Simulation builds skills
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 5/2015
Health Apps for You and Your Patients
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 3/2015
Top 5 Apps for OBGYNs and Their Patients in 2015
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 1/2015
Cell-free DNA and Oncology
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 11/2014
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing: A New Standard of Care?
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 9/2014
Do healthcare data belong in the cloud?
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 7/2014
Virtual Reality: The Reality of 2014
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 5/2014
Time-Lapse Photography- An Old Art-Form that Is Changing the Practice of ART
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 5/2014
Bioprinting: Creative Disruptive Technology
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 1/2014
The Forecast Is Cloudy for Data Storage What Does This Mean for Healthcare Information?
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 1/1/2014
Consumer Tech Brings Big Changes for 2014 and Beyond
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 10/2013
An EHR Primer Part 2: The Price of Improved Efficiency is the Cost of Learning a New Process for Patient Care
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 9/2013
An EHR Primer Part 1: The Difficulties Surrounding Interoperability Are the Most Significant Obstacles to Achieving a Streamlined Workflow
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 7/2013
Apps and Monitors for Patient Health
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 5/2013
A Healthcare-Focused Tablet Primer
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 3/2013
Apps for Your Practice: The Scoop on Scopes
Brian A. Levine, MD, MS and Dan Goldschlag, MD, FACOG, Contemporary OB/GYN, 1/2013
Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy after Clomiphene Citrate and Intrauterine Insemination
Brian A. Levine, M.D., M.S., Sahadat K. Nurudeen, M.D., Mark V. Sauer, M.D., Janet M. Choi, M.D., J Gynecol Surg, 1/1/2011
Addressing the Fertility Needs of HIV-Seropositive Males
Brian A. Levine, M.D., M.S., Sahadat K. Nurudeen, M.D., Jennifer T. Gosselin, Ph.D., Mark V. Sauer, M.D., Future Virol, 1/1/2011
Prostaglandin E2 Receptor Expression in Fetal Baboon Lung at 07 Gestation After Betamethasone Exposure
Thomas Schmitz, Laura A Cox, Cun Li, Brian A Levine, Thomas McDonald, Peter W. Nathanielsz, Pediatric Research, 1/1/2007
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Books/Book Chapters

Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation
Chapter: Selecting and Screening Donors
Nurudeen SK, Levine BA, Thornton MHEditors: Sauer M.Springer-Verlag, London, United Kingdom2013
Infertility: Management and Treatment
Chapter: Oocyte Donation
Levine BA, Sauer MVEditors: Dubrey A.Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India2011

Abstracts/Posters

Sperm Nuclear Vacuoles Do Not Influence Cellular Architecture
Levine BA, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, California, 1/1/2015
Identification of Early Placental Steroidogenesis in Multifetal Pregnancies
Levine BA, Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, 1/1/2015
Laparoscopic Management of Hydrosalpinges Before In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Does Bilateral Salpingectomy Impact IVF Outcomes?
JD Stewart, BA Levine, SD Spandorfer, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2015
Identification of Early Placental Steroidogensis in Multifetal Pregnancies
Levine BA, Setton R, Palermo GD, Neri QV, Rosenwaks Z, Spandorfer, S, Reprod Sci, 1/1/2015
Sperm Nuclear Vacuoles Do Not Influence Cellular Architecture
BA Levine, QV Neri, D Goldschlag, GD Palermo, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2015
Seminal Plasma Fructose Assay Revisited.
Levine BA, Society for Gynecologic Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting, Florence, Italy, 1/1/2014
Seminal Plasma Fructose Assay Revisited
Levine BA, Ryan D, Karipcin SF, Neri QV, Rosenwaks Z, Palermo GD, Reprod Sci, 1/1/2014
Combined Hormonal Contraceptive Use is Associated with Lower Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels
SF Karipcin, BA Levine, Z Rosenwaks, DE Goldschlag, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2014
A Proposed 360o Scoring Method to Replace Conventional Bidimensional Morphological Analysis.
BA Levine, J Feinstein, QV Neri, D Goldschlag, S Belongie, Z Rosenwaks, GD Palermo, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2014
Identification of Early Placental Steroidogensis
R Setton, BA Levine, S Karipcin , Z Rosenwaks, S Spandorfer, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2014
ABO Blood Type and Variation in Serum Markers of Ovarian Reserve
N. Pereira, B. A. Levine, F. S. Karipcin, R. T. Elias, S. D. Spandorfer, Z. Rosenwaks, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2013
Triggering at Follicles Sizes A Day Earlier than Previous Failed Cycle Increases Number of Embryos Available for Transfer and Blastocyts for Cryopreservation While Dec...
S. Karipcin, N. Pereira, B. A. Levine, J. Lekovic, S. D. Spandorfer, Z. Rosenwaks, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2013
Relationship Between Donor Oocyte Recipient Age and Embryo Implantation, Based on 998 Cycles of In Vitro Fertilization with Transfer of Fresh Embryos on Day 3 vs Day 5.
B. A. Levine, L. A. Murphy, S. Karipcin, C. Sabatino, I. Kligman, Z. Rosenwaks, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2013
Relationship Between Endometrial Thickness (ET) and Embryo Implantation, Based on 998 Cycles of In Vitro Fertilization with Donor Oocytes with Transfer of Fresh Embryo...
L. A. Murphy, B. A. Levine, S. Karipcin, G. L. Schattman, O. K. Davis, Z. Rosenwaks, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2013
Significance of Endometrial Stripe Thickness (EST) in Programmed Frozen Thawed Blastocyst Transfer Outcomes
S. Karipcin, N. Pereira, B. A. Levine, L. Zakarin, Z. Rosenwaks, S. Spandorfer, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2013
Repetitive Oocyte Donation Does Not Affect Ovarian Reserve and Oocyte Yield
B. A. Levine, S. Karipcin, A. D. Giovannetti, I. Kligman, O. K. Davis, Z. Rosenwaks, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2013
Role of Notch in Gonadotropin-Dependent Folliculogenesis in the Rodent
Levine BA, Jovanovic V, Sauer CM, Shawber CJ, Gomez R, Sauer MV, Kitajewski J, Zimmermann RC, J Soc Gynecol Investig, 1/1/2011
Embryo Transfer Practices and IVF Outcomes in Fellowship-Affiliated Versus Non-Fellowship Affiliated Fertility Clinics in the United States
J.U. Klein, J. Younger, E. Buyuk, B.A. Levine, M.V. Sauer, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2011
Routine Toxicology Screening of Oocyte Donors
B.A. Levine, J.U. Klein, A. Charles, M.V. Sauer, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2011
Role of Notch in Gonadotropin-Dependent Folliculogenesis in the Rodent.
Levine BA, Society for Gynecologic Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting, Miami, Florida, 1/1/2011
Ovarian Surgery for Suspected Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor (Anti-NMDA-R) Encephalitis
Kort D, Vallerie A, Levine BA, DeMarco E, Choi J, Lobo R, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2009
Body Mass Index Associated Differences in Serum Markers of Metabolic Function in Patient with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Levine BA, Grifo JA, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2008
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Significantly Alters Follicular Fluid Molecular Signature
Levine BA, Flisser E, Katz J, Levitz M, Noyes N, Krey LC, Grifo JA, J Soc Gynecol Investig, 1/1/2006
Depot Leuprolide Acetate Does Not Adversely Affect Oocyte Donor Stimulation
Flisser E, Levine BA, Krey LC, Licciardi F, Fertility and Sterility, 1/1/2006
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Significantly Alters Follicular Fluid Molecular Signature.
Levine BA, Society for Gynecologic Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 1/1/2006
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Lectures

Information Technology for In VItro Fertilization Laboratories
Las Vegas, Nevada - 5/15/2015
Technology and Medicine: Use of Mobile Devices and Software Systems
San Francisco, California - 5/4/2015
A Proposed 360o Scoring Method to Replace Conventional Bidimensional Morphological Analysis.
Honolulu, Hawaii - 10/20/2014
Tech Talk with Brian A. Levine, M.D., M.S.
New York, New York - 4/28/2014
Repetitive Oocyte Donation Does Not Affect Ovarian Reserve and Oocyte Yield.
Boston, Massachusetts - 10/16/2013
Computing Solutions and Apps for Ob-Gyn Physicians
Gynecology & Women’s Health Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; New York, New York - 5/16/2013
Oocyte Donation and the Role of Routine Toxicology Screening of Oocyte Donors
Orlando, Florida - 10/11/2012
Disruption of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells through Blockage of Notch Inhibits Gonadotropin-Dependent Follicle Growth.
Kobe, Japan - 4/12/2012
The Tale of Two Cervices: A Review of Mullerian Anomalies
Sloane Hospital for Women, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia - 11/10/2010
Fetal Programming
Sloane Hospital for Women, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia - 3/11/2009
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Authored Content

Get to Know New York City-Based Fertility Expert Dr. Brian LevineOctober 2020

Press Mentions

How Fast Can Your Swimmers Go?June 17th, 2025
New Survey Reveals Majority of New Yorkers Misinformed About Their Fertility HealthSeptember 22nd, 2021
Dr. Brian a. Levine Continues Partnership with Haute MD NetworkSeptember 2nd, 2021
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