
Stephanie J Estes MD
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Professor, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Penn State Health
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500 University DrHershey, PA 17033
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Summary
- Dr. Stephanie Estes is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist with a subspecialty in reproductive endocrinology and infertility based in Hershey, PA. Dr. Estes completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital and earned a medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. With extensive experience in areas such as reproductive and sexual endocrinology, endometriosis, infertility, and hysteroscopy, Dr. Estes serves as a professor and physician at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and is involved in several clinical trials studying conditions like endometriosis and uterine fibroids. Dr. Estes has been recognized with multiple awards, including Vitals Top Ten Doctor and Compassionate Physician Award, and has contributed to various publications in reproductive medicine.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2004 - 2007
Abington Memorial HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 - 2004
Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2000
Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S., Premedicine; Minor in Spanish, 1992 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2004 - 2008
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Vitals Top Ten Doctor (Top 1% Of Physicians) 2014, 2017, 2024-2025
- Compassionate physician award 2017
- Patient satisfaction award Vitals, 2016
Clinical Trials
- A Global Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Elagolix in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Endometriosis-Associated Pain Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 09
- An Extension Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Elagolix in Premenopausal Women With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated With Uterine Fibroids Start of enrollment: 2016 Sep 14
- A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Elagolix in Participants With Moderate to Severe Endometriosis-Associated Pain Start of enrollment: 2017 Jul 07
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Rethinking do no harm.J Preston Parry, Stephanie Estes, Ted L Anderson
Fertility and Sterility. 2026-05-01 - 1 citationsReproductive Surgery in Females with Obesity: Reproductive Consequences of Obesity and Applications for Surgical Care.Ciara Marshall, Stephanie J Estes
Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. 2023-07-01 - 3 citationsOil-based or saline contrast for sono-hysterosalpingography in infertile women: a pilot randomized controlled double blind trial.Richard S Legro, Christy M Stetter, Allen R Kunselman, William M Geisler, William C Dodson
F&S Reports. 2023-03-01
Journal Articles
- Robotics and Reproductive SurgeryAntonio R Gargiulo, Stephanie J Estes, Seminars in Reproductive Medicine
- Fertility Preservation in Children and AdolescentsEstes, SJ, Endocrinol Metab Clin N Am, 1/1/2015
- Training current and future robotic surgeons simultaneously: initial experiences safety and efficiencyJuza RM, Haluck R, Won EJ, Enomoto LM, Pauli EM, Rogers AM, Singhal V, Tran TT, LynSue JR, J of Robotic Surg, 1/1/2014
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- A Comprehensive Robotic Surgical Curriculum Outline from an Academic Medical CenterJuza RM, Rogers AM, Pauli EM, Haluck RS, LynSue JR, Association of Surgical Education, Chicago, IL, 1/10/2014
- Should a patient’s own IVF physician perform the embryo transfer?Estes SJ, American Society for Reproductive Medicine 61st conference, Montreal, Canada, 1/1/2005
- Serial transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate cervical changes in pregnant patients with a history of LEEPEstes, SJ, 13th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paris, France, 1/1/2003
Lectures
- Hysteroscopy and advanced hysteroscopic techniquesSt. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD - 1/27/2015
- Reproductive Endocrinology1/11/2015
- Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityPenn State Hershey Medical Center, 2011 - 1/31/2014
Other
- Egg FreezingEstes, SJ, WITF
Harrisburg, PA - 1/21/2014 - Reproductive Outcomes for Survivors of Childhood CancerEstes, S.J., Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clincial Expert Series - 2010 - Investigation of glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and resistance training (Honors Thesis Research)Estes, SJ, Pennsylvania State University Scholars’ Program
1/1/1996
Press Mentions
The Medical Minute: Irregular Periods, Weight Gain and Facial Hair? It Could Be PCOSJune 25th, 2025
Reviewers of the Year 2018. Fertility and Sterility Celebrates Excellence in Our World Class ReviewersJuly 20th, 2019
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