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Bruce Lessey, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Winston Salem, NC

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Winston Salem, NC

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Professor, Center for Fertility, Endocrinology and Menopause

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  • Office

    1 Medical Center blvd
    Watlington Hall - 4th Floor
    Winston Salem, NC 27157
    Phone+1 336-713-0890

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1988 - 1989
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1984 - 1988
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1984
  • Colorado State University
    Colorado State UniversityPh.D., Zoology, 1978 - 1980
  • Colorado State University
    Colorado State UniversityMS, Zoology, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Delaware
    University of DelawareBA, Biology, 1973 - 1976
  • Franklin and Marshall College
    Franklin and Marshall CollegeBA, English, 1969 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2003 - 2019
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 1994
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinquished Alumni Award Wilmington Friends, School, 2018
  • Best Poster - 2nd place ASRM, 2014
  • New Investigator Poster Award (Emily Evans-Hoeker) SGI, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effects of histone methyltransferase inhibition in endometriosis  
    Colon-Caraballo M, Torres-Reveron A, Soto-Vargas JL, Young SL, Lessey BA, Mendoza A, Urrutia R, Flores I, Biology of Reproduction, 1/1/2018
  • Postmenopausal Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis of the Colon: Rare Location and Novel Medical Therapy  
    Snyder BM, Beets JW, Lessey BA, Horton SR, Abrams GA, Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 1/1/2018
  • Sperm Motility Index and Intrauterine Insemination Pregnancy Outcomes  
    Bonds, CL; Roudebush, WE; Lessey BA, GHS Proc, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • MUC1, MUC4 and MUC16 Expression in Endometria of Normal Women and Women with Endometriosis
    M Morgado, N Dharmaraj, P Chapela, SM Hawkins, BA Lessey, SL Young, DD Carson, Texas Forum for Reproductive Sciences, Houston, TX, 1/1/2013
  • Involvement of T-Regulatory Cells and Basigin in the Endometrial Inflammatory Pathway in Endometriosis Related Infertility in Humans
    M Adur, A Braundmeier-Fleming, A Fazleabas, B Lessey, R Nowak, 1/1/2011
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Activity is Associated with Endometriosis and Progesterone Insensitivity
    Wise JD, Jacobsen C, Houwing A, Fru KN, Buzzell D, Young SL, Lessey BA, Hestermann EV, Reproductive Sciences, SGI, Glasgow, Scotland, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

  • Endometriosis, Inflammation and Progesterone Resistance 
    Research Triangle, NC - 1/1/2014
  • Endometriosis: What Should the OBGYN Know Today 
    Macon, GA - 1/1/2010
  • Implantation Physiology: Understanding the Key to Success 
    Newport, RI - 1/1/2010
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Other

  • Video discussion of methylene blue dye for detection of endometriosis 
    Lessey BA
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EncV3vSiEc
    1/1/2013
  • Implantation - The Global Library of Women's Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics 
    Groll JM, Lessey BA, CD-ROM
    1/1/2008
  • Kelley�s Story 
    Lessey BA, Web-based video presentation
    1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • BCL6 Biomarker Predicts IVF Success and Failure in Pivotal Study
    BCL6 Biomarker Predicts IVF Success and Failure in Pivotal StudyNovember 14th, 2017
  • ‘Breakthrough’ Test for Unexplained Infertility Now Available
    ‘Breakthrough’ Test for Unexplained Infertility Now AvailableJune 6th, 2017

Grant Support

  • Estrogen Action In Normal And PCOS EndometriumEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2007–2011
  • Endometrial Integrins And Uterine ReceptivityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1997–2002
  • Endometrial Integrins As Markers Of Uterine ReceptivityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1997–2000
  • Endometrial Integrins: A Role In Uterine ReceptivityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1995–1996
  • Endometriosis, Integrins And InfertilityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1993–1994
  • Endometrial Integrins--A Role In Uterine ReceptivityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1993–1994
  • Endometriosis, Integrins And InfertilityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1992
  • Endometrial Integrins--A Role In Uterine ReceptivityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1992

Professional Memberships