ShvethaMurthyZarekMD FACOG(She/Her)

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Chesterfield, MO

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Medical & Practice IVF Director, Arbor Fertility Castle Connolly, St. Louis Magazine and Best in Missouri Life Top Doctor

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Office
15320 Conway Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone+1 314-806-2229
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Summary

Dr. Zarek is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Physician and Medical Director of Arbor Fertility in St. Louis, Missouri.
We are dedicated to providing successful, high quality and affordable fertility care.

Dr. Zarek has supported folks, particularly in the Midwest, with their fertility journey for over 15 years. She is a specialist in IUI, IVF, ovulation induction techniques, PCOS, male factor infertility, and third party reproduction.
We welcome all backgrounds, as infertility does not discriminate. She is lauded by the community for her caring, personable, and detail oriented approach that has helped many couples build a family with high success.

Dr. Zarek is a St. Louis Magazine Top Doctor, Best in Missouri Life Magazine Top Doctor, and Castle Connolly Top Doctor for many years running.

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Education & Training

Clinical Center at the National Institutes of HealthFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2012 - 2015
George Washington UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006 - 2010
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2025
SC State Medical License 2021 - 2023
DC State Medical License 2006 - 2016
MD State Medical License 2013 - 2015
VA State Medical License 2006 - 2011
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

St. Louis Top Doctor St. Louis Magazine, 2020-2023
Castle Connolly Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2019-2023
Best in Missouri Life Top Doctor Best in Missouri Life Magazine, 2020-2022
Fertility and Sterility Editorial Board Fertility and Sterility, 2014-2017
SRI President’s Presenter Research Award SRI, 2015
ASRM Award for Research ASRM, 2013
NIH/NICHD Intramural Research Grant NIH, 2013
Voluntary Faculty Teaching Award The George Washington University, 2012
APGO Excellence in Teaching Award APGO, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

11 citations
Do state insurance mandates alter ICSI utilization
Pavel Zagadailov, David B. Seifer, He Shan, Shvetha M. Zarek, Albert L. Hsu> ;Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 2020 Apr 25
8 citations
Preconception leptin levels and pregnancy outcomes: A prospective cohort study.
Torie C. Plowden, Shvetha M. Zarek, Saima Rafique, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Enrique F. Schisterman, Robert M. Silver, Edwina Yeung, Rose G. Radin, Stefanie N. Hinkle, Noya ...> ;Obesity Science & Practice. 2020 Jan 7
2 citations
Preconception Leptin and Fecundability, Pregnancy, and Live Birth Among Women With a History of Pregnancy Loss.
Torie C. Plowden, Shvetha M. Zarek, Elizabeth A. DeVilbiss, Jeannie G. Radoc, Keewan Kim, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Enrique F. Schisterman, Robert M. Silver, Daniel L. Kuhr,...> ;Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2019 Nov 1
15 citations
Does elevated progesterone on day of oocyte maturation play a role in the racial disparities in IVF outcomes
Micah J. Hill, G. Donald Royster, Mansi Taneja, Mae Wu Healy, Shvetha M. Zarek, Alicia Y. Christy, Alan H. DeCherney, Eric Widra, Kate Devine> ;Reproductive Biomedicine Online. 2017 Feb 1
12 citations
Serum caffeine and paraxanthine concentrations and menstrual cycle function: correlations with beverage intakes and associations with race, reproductive hormones, and ...
Karen C. Schliep, Enrique F. Schisterman, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Neil J. Perkins, Rose G. Radin, Shvetha M. Zarek, Emily M. Mitchell, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Sunni L. Mumford> ;The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016 Jul 1
38 citations
Complications and Safety of Preconception Low-Dose Aspirin Among Women With Prior Pregnancy Losses.
Katherine A. Ahrens, Robert M. Silver, Sunni L. Mumford, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Neil J. Perkins, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Noya Galai, Janet M. Townsend, Anne M. Lynch, Lauri...> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016 Apr 1
68 citations
Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Autoimmunity Are Not Associated With Fecundity, Pregnancy Loss, or Live Birth
Torie C. Plowden, Enrique F. Schisterman, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Shvetha M. Zarek, Neil J. Perkins, Robert M. Silver, Noya Galai, Alan H. DeCherney, Sunni L. Mumford> ;The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2016 Mar 29
13 citations
Trying to Conceive After an Early Pregnancy Loss: An Assessment on How Long Couples Should Wait.
Karen C. Schliep, Emily M. Mitchell, Sunni L. Mumford, Rose G. Radin, Shvetha M. Zarek, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Enrique F. Schisterman> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016 Feb 1
50 citations
Dietary fat intake and reproductive hormone concentrations and ovulation in regularly menstruating women
Sunni L. Mumford, Jorge E. Chavarro, Cuilin Zhang, Neil J. Perkins, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Anna Z. Pollack, Karen C. Schliep, Kara A. Michels, Shvetha M. Zarek, Torie C. ...> ;The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016 Mar 1
41 citations
Expanded findings from a randomized controlled trial of preconception low-dose aspirin and pregnancy loss
Sunni L. Mumford, Robert M. Silver, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Janet M. Townsend, Anne M. Lynch, Noya Galai, Laurie L. Lesher, David Faraggi, Neil J. Pe...> ;Human Reproduction. 2016 Mar 1
21 citations
Antimüllerian hormone and pregnancy loss from the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction trial
Shvetha M. Zarek, Emily M. Mitchell, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Sunni L. Mumford, Robert M. Silver, Joseph B. Stanford, Noya Galai, Karen C. Schliep, Rose G. Radin, Torie C. ...> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2016 Apr 1
64 citations
Gynecologic health and disease in relation to the microbiome of the female reproductive tract
K.A. Green, Shvetha M. Zarek, William H. Catherino> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2015 Dec 1
38 citations
Serum Antioxidants Are Associated with Serum Reproductive Hormones and Ovulation among Healthy Women
Sunni L. Mumford, Richard W. Browne, Karen C. Schliep, Jonathan Schmelzer, Torie C. Plowden, Kara A. Michels, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Shvetha M. Zarek, Neil J. Perkins, Ly...> ;The Journal of Nutrition. 2016 Jan 1
27 citations
Alcohol intake, reproductive hormones, and menstrual cycle function: a prospective cohort study
Karen C. Schliep, Shvetha M. Zarek, Enrique F. Schisterman, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Maurizio Trevisan, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Neil J. Perkins, Sunni L. Mumford> ;The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2015 Oct 1
54 citations
Is Anti-Müllerian Hormone Associated With Fecundability? Findings From the EAGeR Trial.
Shvetha M. Zarek, Emily M. Mitchell, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Sunni L. Mumford, Robert M. Silver, Joseph B. Stanford, Noya Galai, Mark V. White, Karen C. Schliep, Alan H. D...> ;The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2015 Sep 25
15 citations
Sex ratio following preconception low-dose aspirin in women with prior pregnancy loss
Rose G. Radin, Sunni L. Mumford, Robert M. Silver, Laurie L. Lesher, Noya Galai, David Faraggi, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Janet M. Townsend, Anne M. Lynch, Hyagriv N. Simh...> ;The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2015 Sep 1
19 citations
Dietary factors and luteal phase deficiency in healthy eumenorrheic women.
Karen C. Schliep, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Joseph B. Stanford, Shvetha M. Zarek, Rose G. Radin, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Neil J. Perkins, Robyn A. Kalwerisky, Ahmad O. Hammoud...> ;Human Reproduction. 2015 Aug 1
13 citations
Effects of over-the-counter analgesic use on reproductive hormones and ovulation in healthy, premenopausal women
Rebecca A. Matyas, Sunni L. Mumford, Karen C. Schliep, Katherine A. Ahrens, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Neil J. Perkins, Amanda C. Filiberto, Donald R. Mattison, Shvetha M. Za...> ;Human Reproduction. 2015 Jul 1
19 citations
Dietary Carbohydrate Intake Does Not Impact Insulin Resistance or Androgens in Healthy, Eumenorrheic Women
Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Enrique F. Schisterman, Karen C. Schliep, Torie C. Plowden, Shvetha M. Zarek, Edwina Yeung, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Sunni L. Mumford> ;The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2015 Jun 12
29 citations
Vitamin D and assisted reproduction: should vitamin D be routinely screened and repleted prior to ART? A systematic review
Michelle M. Pacis, Chelsea N. Fortin, Shvetha M. Zarek, Sunni L. Mumford, James H. Segars> ;Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 2015 Mar 18
24 citations
Preconception Low Dose Aspirin and Time to Pregnancy: Findings From the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction Randomized Trial
Enrique F. Schisterman, Sunni L. Mumford, Karen C. Schliep, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Joseph B. Stanford, Laurie L. Lesher, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Anne M. Lynch, Janet M. Tow...> ;The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2015 Feb 24
2 citations
Gonadotropin surge-inhibiting/attenuating factors: a review of current evidence, potential applications, and future directions for research.
M. Vega, Shvetha M. Zarek, Medha Bhagwat, James H. Segars> ;Molecular Reproduction and Development. 2015 Jan 1
7 citations
Single-donor and double-donor sperm intrauterine insemination cycles: does double intrauterine insemination increase clinical pregnancy rates?
Shvetha M. Zarek, Micah J. Hill, Kevin S. Richter, Mae Wu, Alan H. DeCherney, Joseph E. Osheroff, Eric D. Levens> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2014 Sep 1
56 citations
Assessment of Anovulation in Eumenorrheic Women: Comparison of Ovulation Detection Algorithms
Kristine E. Lynch, Sunni L. Mumford, Karen C. Schliep, Brian W. Whitcomb, Shvetha M. Zarek, Anna Z. Pollack, Elizabeth R. Bertone-Johnson, Michelle Danaher, Jean Wacta...> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2014 Aug 1
100 citations
Potential influence of the microbiome on infertility and assisted reproductive technology.
Ido Sirota, Shvetha M. Zarek, James H. Segars> ;Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. 2014 Jan 3
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ShvethaMurthyZarekMD FACOG(She/Her)

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Education & Training

Certifications & Licensure

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ShvethaMurthyZarekMD FACOG(She/Her)

Dr. Zarek is on Doximity

Summary

Education & Training

Certifications & Licensure

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Publications & Presentations

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

Hospital Affiliations

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