Dr. Fechner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Hackensack University Medical Center. In addition to infertility treatment and management of recurrent pregnancy loss, he specializes in minimally invasive surgery to correct problems associated with infertility, menstrual disorders and pelvic pain. He was trained to operate with the da Vinci surgical robot and is currently offering robotic surgery to appropriate patients for the treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions and ovarian cysts.

Board Certifications:

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)

• Board Certified, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
• Board Certified, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)

Education:

• B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• M.D., New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ, Newark, NJ

Professional Training:

• OB/GYN Residency: New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ, Newark, NJ
• REI Fellowship: New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ, Newark, NJ

Specialization:

• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Minimally invasive reproductive surgery (robotics, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy)
• Uterine fibroids
• Endometriosis
• In vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Anovulation/Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Hospital Affiliations:

• HackensackUMC, Hackensack, NJ
• HUMC Mountainside, Montclair, NJ
• St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ

Academic/Professional Affiliations:

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
• Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, HackensackUMC, Hackensack, NJ

Honors/Awards:

• UMDNJ-NJMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Chairman’s Award
• UMDNJ-NJMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Research Award
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award
• Bayer Healthcare Best Teaching Resident Award
• Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Fechner has been with University Reproductive Associates since 2012.

My Personal Philosophy:

“As a fertility specialist, my professional responsibility is to help you achieve your family-building goals. My personal philosophy is to do so in a way that allows you to feel empowered and comfortable with your treatment choices in a low-pressure environment. When it comes to infertility, knowledge truly is power. Although the landscape of infertility care is dominated by IVF, most patients have other treatment options. We are proud of our IVF success rates here at URA, but we also take great pride in the fact that more than half of our pregnancies result from treatments other than IVF. My personal promise is to always provide a thorough explanation of the conditions contributing to your infertility, and of all possible treatment options that are available to you. This way, you can feel empowered to make an informed decision as we help you navigate the treatment process.”