Six NYULFC Physicians Named Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Inception Fertility

NYU Langone Fertility Center is honored to announce that six of our physicians, Dr. James Grifo, Dr. Shannon DeVore, Dr. Elizabeth Fino, Dr. Frederick Licciardi, Dr. Jennifer Blakemore, and Dr. Brooke Wertz, have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

This prestigious recognition places them among the top 7% of physicians nationwide, a remarkable distinction considering the more than 1.1 million doctors practicing across the United States.

For over three decades, Castle Connolly has identified leading physicians across every specialty through a rigorous process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and comprehensive review. Earning this honor year after year is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, scientific innovation, and patient‑first care.

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Leaders in Fertility Medicine — in NYC and Across the Nation

NYU Langone Fertility Center is internationally recognized for advancing the field of reproductive medicine. Our physicians & team are pioneers in IVF, egg freezing, embryology, and reproductive genetics, contributing research that shapes best practices around the world. Patients travel from across the country to receive care from our nationally distinguished team.

What sets us apart is the combination of:

  • Groundbreaking research and medical leadership

  • Decades of experience in complex fertility care

  • An evidence‑driven, highly personalized approach to treatment

  • Access to world‑class resources at NYU Langone Health

Compassionate, Personalized Fertility Care in the Heart of New York City

With offices in Manhattan and Westchester County, NYU Langone Fertility Center blends the most advanced reproductive technologies with the warmth, respect, and individualized attention every patient deserves. From first consultations to advanced IVF cycles, our physicians and care teams work in partnership with each patient to create the clearest, most compassionate path forward.

To our Castle Connolly Top Doctors: congratulations on this distinguished recognition. 

To our patients: thank you for trusting us on your path to parenthood.

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