ShvethaMurthyZarekMD FACOG(She/Her)

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Chesterfield, MO

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Medical & Practice IVF Director, Arbor Fertility Castle Connolly, St. Louis Magazine and Best in Missouri Life Top Doctor

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Office
15320 Conway Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone+1 314-806-2229

Summary

Dr. Zarek is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Physician and Medical Director of Arbor Fertility in St. Louis, Missouri.
We are dedicated to providing successful, high quality and affordable fertility care.

Dr. Zarek has supported folks, particularly in the Midwest, with their fertility journey for over 15 years. She is a specialist in IUI, IVF, ovulation induction techniques, PCOS, male factor infertility, and third party reproduction.
We welcome all backgrounds, as infertility does not discriminate. She is lauded by the community for her caring, personable, and detail oriented approach that has helped many couples build a family with high success.

Dr. Zarek is a St. Louis Magazine Top Doctor, Best in Missouri Life Magazine Top Doctor, and Castle Connolly Top Doctor for many years running.

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Education & Training

Clinical Center at the National Institutes of HealthFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2012 - 2015
George Washington UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006 - 2010
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
SC State Medical License 2021 - 2023
DC State Medical License 2006 - 2016
MD State Medical License 2013 - 2015
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

St. Louis Top Doctor St. Louis Magazine, 2020-2023
Castle Connolly Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2019-2023
Best in Missouri Life Top Doctor Best in Missouri Life Magazine, 2020-2022
Fertility and Sterility Editorial Board Fertility and Sterility, 2014-2017
SRI President’s Presenter Research Award SRI, 2015
ASRM Award for Research ASRM, 2013
NIH/NICHD Intramural Research Grant NIH, 2013
Voluntary Faculty Teaching Award The George Washington University, 2012
APGO Excellence in Teaching Award APGO, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

11 citations
Do state insurance mandates alter ICSI utilization
Pavel Zagadailov, David B. Seifer, He Shan, Shvetha M. Zarek, Albert L. Hsu
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 2020-04-25
11 citations
Preconception leptin levels and pregnancy outcomes: A prospective cohort study.
Torie C. Plowden, Shvetha M. Zarek, Saima Rafique, Lindsey A. Sjaarda, Enrique F. Schisterman
Obesity Science & Practice. 2020-01-07
3 citations
Preconception Leptin and Fecundability, Pregnancy, and Live Birth Among Women With a History of Pregnancy Loss.
Torie C. Plowden, Shvetha M. Zarek, Elizabeth A. DeVilbiss, Jeannie G. Radoc, Keewan Kim
Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2019-11-01

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Kannada