Gynecologist
Educational background
- College of Medicine, M.D, University of Illinois (1987)
- Residency Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati (1987-1991)
- Fellowship, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Rush Medical School (1991-1993)
Professional experience
- Chicago IVF / Lincolnwood, Illinois / Orland Park, Illinois / St. Charles, Illinois / Warrenville, Illinois / Munster, Indiana / Valparaiso, Indiana (2005-present)
- Advanced Reproductive Health Centers, Ltd. Multiple Locations (1996-2005)
- Midwest Fertility Center, Downers Grove, Illinois (1993-1996)
- Applicant Interviewer, Medical School/Residency (1985-1991)
- Extern, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Research: Pregnancy in Spinal Cord Injured Women (1982)
- Research Assistant, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois (1980)
Honors and awards
- Honors, CREOG Examination (1988-1990)
- Recipient, Berlex Resident Education Award (1990)
- Appointed, Executive Chief Resident (1990-91)
- Finalist, Young Investigators Competition: Chicago Area Reproductive Endocrinologists (1993)
- Selected, most significant research 1993, international (1 of 17/550 projects) The Endocrine Society (1993)
- Lab Director, Advanced Reproductive Health Centers, Ltd. (1997)
- Lab Director, Chicago IVF (2001)
- Elected, Team Lead Inspector College of American Pathology (CAP) (2008)
- Accepted American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Nationally Reporting Clinic (2008)
- Board of Directors, Chicago IVF Shanghai (2013)
- Board of Directors, Medicess International Shanghai (2014)
- Medical Advisory Board, NxGen MDx, LLC (2015)
Scientific community involvement
Publications
- Ghosh, S., Brasch, J.: Direct determination of biosynthesis of albumin in vivo. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, May 1, 1983 1 (7). Abstract presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biological Chemists, San Francisco, CA, June 1983.
- Brasch, J. Ghosh, S.: Direct determination of beta lipoprotein synthesis in vivo. International Atherosclerosis Society, October 1985. Abstract presented at the International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, Melbourne, Australia, October 1985.
- Brasch, J. et al: The Relationship Between Post Wash Total Motile Sperm Count (“TMC”) and the Success of Intrauterine Insemination: Life Table Analysis of 1200 Cycles. Fertil Steril 1994; 62: 150-54.
- Brasch, Joel, et al: Delta serum progesterone may be predictive of success in long course gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist down-regulated In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycles. Abstract presented at ASRM, 2000, San Diego, California.
- J.M. Nani, R. Summers, E .C. Lampley, R.S. Springer, J.G. Brasch: Delta serum progesterone may be predictive of success in long course gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist down-regulated InVitro Fertilization (IVF) cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, (accepted) 2000.
- R. Summers, J.M. Nani, J.G. Brasch, A. Salhia, R.S. Springer, R.S. Jeyendran: Therapeutic efficacy of test-yolk treated glass wool column filtered spermatozoa in IVF> European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Poster 112, 2001
- J.M. Nani, J.G. Brasch, R. Summers, R.S. Springer, R.S. Jeyendran: Microdeletions in the Y chromosome and recurrent reproductive loss. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, (accepted for oral presentation, #32) 2001.
- J.M. Nani, R. Summers, J.G. Brasch, R.S. Springer, R.S. Jeyendran: Sperm selection method enhances embryo development. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, (accepted for oral presentation, #196) 2001.
- Brasch, Joel, et al: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Policies and Procedures for Clinical Staff, 2014 Chicago IVF, Ltd.
Latest articles and collaborations
- Uterine Anomalies - Types, Impact on Fertility & Treatment
- What is the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)?
- Male Fertility Testing – How Do You Know if You Are Infertile?
- Medical Contraindications to Pregnancy - When to Use a Surrogate
- How Does Surrogacy Work for Gay Couples?
- Sterility or Infertility: Are they the same or are there any differences?
- Female Fertility Testing: How Does it Work?
- How Can a Single Man Become a Father?
- Egg Donation: Requirements, Tests and Process
- Is It Possible to Combine Egg Donation with Surrogacy?
- Sex Selection for Therapeutical and Non-therapeutical Purposes
- What is recurrent miscarriage? - Reasons, Tests and Treatment
- What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
- Is it Necessary to be Present at the Embryo Transfer of the Surrogate Mother?
- Being a Surrogate: Psychological Aspects, Risks and Benefits
- Guide to the Surrogacy Process - The 7 Steps of Surrogacy
- What Is a Surrogate Mother? - Everything You Should Know
- What Is IVF Surrogacy? - Process, Success Rates & Cost
- Indications for surrogacy
- Relationship with the Surrogate Mother
- What Causes Endometriosis? - Symptoms, Treatment & Pregnancy
- Becoming Single Mother Thanks to Surrogacy: Where Is it Possible?
- Parentage and Nationality: How Does it Work in Surrogacy Process?
- Professionals Involved in Surrogacy - Agencies, Attorneys & Clinics
- Asherman's Syndrome - Grading, Symptoms, Causes & Fertility
- Tips to Choose the Surrogate
- What Is Controlled Ovarian Stimulation?
- What's the Point of Surrogacy Contracts? - Provisions & Validity
- Embryo Implantation Failure: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
- What Are the Different Types of Surrogacy? - Names & Definition
- Autoimmune Diseases: - How Do They Affect Fertility?
- Uterine Factor Infertility - Diseases & Anomalies that Cause Infertility
- How to Choose the Destination for Surrogacy Process?
Latest replies to FAQs
- What are the causes of recurrent chemical pregnancies?
- What is the definition of infantile or hypoplastic uterus?
- What are the causes of Asherman syndrome?
- What types of uterine abnormalities have the worst prognosis?
- What is the best treatment option to cure endometriosis and be able to get pregnant?
- What are the different types of immune infertility?
- What are the main causes of embryo implantation failure?
- What are the main female infertility tests?
- To what extent do lifestyle factors affect fertility?
- Which values are considered normal in a semen analysis report?
- How is IVF with gender selection done?
- What does IVF ovarian stimulation entail?
- What are the pros and cons of ICSI over IVF?
- When is PGD recommended?
- Can two gay males have fraternal twins, each one from a different intended father, in a single pregnancy?
- In which cases are gestational surrogacy needed?
- Why is traditional surrogacy unadvisable?
- What is the legal process for transferring parental rights in babies born in the US via surrogacy?
- What happens if the gestational carrier fails to comply with the terms of the surrogacy contract?
- How are prospective gestational carriers screened?
- Can a single woman have a baby via surrogate?
- What are the main steps of gestational surrogacy?
- When is egg donation required?
- In case I need donor eggs for surrogacy, can I get to know my egg donor as well?
- How many times will I have to travel to my destination country for surrogacy?
- Can the surrogate refuse to give up the baby at birth?
- What are the most important services to hire in a surrogacy process?
- Can you describe the steps of a surrogacy process for a single man?
- Can intended parents be present during the embryo transfer process to the surrogate?
- Are intended parents allowed to be present at the embryo transfer of the surrogate mother?
- What advantages and disadvantages does ICSI have in comparison to IVF?
- In case egg donation is required for surrogacy, is there any possiblity to get to know the egg donor?
- How is IVF performed with sex selection?
- If I need egg donation for the surrogacy process, will I be able to meet the egg donor as well?
Last Update: 07/05/2019