Dr. Micah J. Hill recognized with the 2024 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
Dr. Micah J. Hill, DO, was honored with the 2024 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). This prestigious award recognizes ASRM members who have made significant contributions as educators in the fields of reproductive biology and medicine. Dr. Hill, renowned for his excellence in teaching across all levels, […]
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi discusses GDF15 hormone’s association with pregnancy morning sickness with Fox 7 News
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is interviewed by Fox 7 News’ Rebecca Thomas about the hormone GDF15 being associated with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Watch the interview for more details.
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz recognized with the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz is the recipient of the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award for 2022. He was recognized at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress and Expo held in October. Dr. Lipshultz is a member of many organizations dedicated to men’s health and reproductive medicine. His accomplishments include founding the Society […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi discusses the impact of COVID 19 infection on male fertility
As the pandemic has continued to impact more people getting infected with COVID 19, more data has been evaluated on the effect of the virus in different areas of health. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was interviewed on CBS news regarding a new study published in Fertility & Sterility assessing COVID 19 infection impact on male fertility. […]
Dr. Dolores J. Lamb: 2021 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
Dr. Dolores J. Lamb, is this year’s recipient of the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award at the 2021 American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) meeting. Currently at Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Lamb serves as the Vice Chair for Research in the Urology Department, the Director of the Center for Reproductive Genomics, and a Dow Professor […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi named Texas Monthly Super Doctor for 11th consecutive year
A select group of physicians in each specialty are selected as a Texas Monthly Magazine Super Doctor. This honor is awarded based on ranking by peers based on surveys, research, and blue ribbon panel review. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has been named as a super doctor for the 11th consecutive year.
Reassuring studies reveal COVID 19 vaccination does not have an adverse impact on female or male fertility
Although the mechanism of action of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID 19 mRNA vaccines did not raise a scientific concern for an impact on fertility, reassuring studies have been published that prove there is not a significant concern. Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi and Dr. Parviz Kavoussi discussed the data in these scientific publications on Fox 7 […]
Varicocele Repair Leads to a Happy Father’s Day
A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which damage testicular cell function and can have an adverse impact on sperm production. Varicoceles are found in 15% of men in the general population and 40% of men presenting for male fertility evaluations, making a varicocele the most common correctable cause of male […]
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi and patients Karin and William Baker are interviewed on KEYE CBS News on Mother’s Day about embryo transfer during Austin’s recent ice storm
During the recent ice storm in the Austin area in mid-February of this year, an Austin couple was able to have their embryo transfer at Westlake IVF. “It took ultimate teamwork to be able to perform IVF procedures for our patients during the ice storm”, said Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi. “We needed to have one doctor […]
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is interviewed on KEYE CBS News about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
Do COVID-19 vaccines adversely affect fertility? In December 2020, there was misinformation via a post on social media, which falsely claimed that COVID-19 vaccines negatively impact fertility. The theory, which has been shown to be untrue, was that the antibodies generated by the COVID-19 vaccination would not only defend the body against the spike protein […]
