Alan B. Copperman, MD - USA
Articles and Interviews on OBGYN.net by Dr. Copperman
Alan B. Copperman, MD - USA
Articles and
Interviews on OBGYN.net by Dr. Copperman
Websites: Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
http://www.rmaofny.com
Mount Sinai's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
http://www.mssm.edu/ivf
Alan Barry Copperman, MD
Director of Reproductive Endocrinology at Sinai
Mount Sinai School
of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Box # 1170
One Gustave L. Levy Place
New York, New York 10029
Telephone: (212)
241-5927 / Fax: (212) 534-6289
Date of birth:
January 20, 1963
New Hyde Park, New York
Education:
1981-1983 Brooklyn
College: Brooklyn, New York
1983-1985
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts
Major: History and Sociology of Science
Minors: Biology and Chemistry
1985-1989
New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
Doctorate of Medicine
1989-1993
Internship and Residency
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yale University School of Medicine: New Haven, CT
Postdoctoral Training:
1994-1995
Fellowship
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Certification:
National
Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Board Certified, 12/96)
Reproductive Endocrinology (Board Certified)
Medical Licensure:
State of New York
Honors:
Magna
Cum Laude, University of Pennsylvania, 1985
Editor-in-Chief, New York Medical College Yearbook, 1989
The New York Medical College Service Award,1989
Mead Johnson Laboratories Award; "The Journal Club"; Dallas, 1991
Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals Award, Resident Reporter: New Orleans, 1992
Excellence in Endoscopy Award; Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 1993
Resident
Research Award; TAP Pharmaceuticals:
Yale
University School of Medicine Resident Research Day; New Haven, 1993
Meehan-Miller Award; "Presented to the graduating Yale resident who most
exemplifies the scholarly attributes of Obstetrics and Gynecology" New Haven,1993
Martin J Clyman Memorial Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology;
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, 1993-1995
Hospital Appointments:
1993-1995
Clinical Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
1995-present
Assistant Professor
Director
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and
Reproductive Science
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Professional Societies:
Member,
American Medical Association
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow, American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Member, American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopy
Member, New York Society of Reproductive Medicine
Committies:
Department
of Obstetrics & Gynecology Committee on Graduate Medical Education
MSSM Donor Committee of the Routine Referral Development Program
Departmental Representative to the Mount Sinai Medical Center Health System
Mount Sinai Medical Center Bioethics Committee
Board of Directors, Resolve of New York
Andrology Laboratory Advisory Committee
Mount Sinai Faculty Practice Associates Advisory Council
Board of Directors, ObGyn.net
Publications:
A. Original Peer Reviewed:
1.
Copperman AB. The Wizard of Oz: An analysis of the evolution of its
societal parallels. Perspect in Biol and Med 1986:29:475-7
2. Copperman AB, Lavy G, DeCherney AH, Diamond MP. The effect of tubal
and ovarian surgery on ovarian function in cycles of controlled
stimulation in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization. J of Gyn
Surgery 1990:6:263-269
3. Parikh FR, Copperman AB, DeCherney AH. Dyskinetic Cilia Syndrome
associated with polycystic kidney disease and primary infertility. J of
Obstet and Gynecol of India 1991:7:23-7
4. Copperman AB, DeCherney AH, Olive DL. A case of endometrial cancer
following endometrial ablation for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Obstet Gynecol 1993:82:640-2
5. Copperman AB, DeGennaro NJ, Viscarello RR. Is the risk of perinatal
transmission of HIV-1 increased by the intrapartum use of spiral
electrodes (FSE) or fetal scalp pH sampling? Am J Obstet Gynecol
1994:170:740-3
6. Viscarello RR, Copperman AB, DeGennaro NJ. Is the risk of perinatal
transmission of human immunodeficiency virus increased by the
intrapartum use of spiral electrodes of fetal scalp pH sampling? [See
comments] Am J Obstet Gynecol, 170:740-3, 1994 Mar
7. Selick CE, Hofmann GE, Albano C, Horowitz GM, Copperman AB, Garrisi
GJ, Navot D. Embryo quality and pregnancy potential of fresh compared
with frozen embryos--is freezing detrimental to high quality embryos?
Hum Reprod, 10:392-5, 1995 Feb
8. Copperman AB, Horowitz GM, Kaplan P, Scott RT, Navot D, Hofmann GE.
Relationship between circulating human chorionic gonadotropin levels and
premature luteinization in cycles of controlled ovarian
hyperstimulation. Fertil Steril, 63:1267-71, 1995 Jun
9. Chen HL, Copperman AB, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Bustillo M, Gordon JW.
Failed fertilization in vitro: second day micromanipulation of oocytes
versus reinsemination. Fertil Steril, 63: 1337-40, 1995 Jun.
10. Copperman AB, Selick CE, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Bustillo M.
Cumulative number and morphologic score of embryos resulting in success:
Realistic expectations from IVF-ET. Fertil Steril; 1995:64:88-92
11. Copperman AB, Sandler B, Grunfeld L, Selick CE, Bustillo M.
Cumulative number and score of embryos resulting in success: realistic
expectation from in vitro fertilization-embyro transfer (see comments).
Fertil Steril, 64:88-92, 1995 Jul
12. Copperman AB, Kaltenbacher L, Walker B, Sandler B, Bustillo M,
Grunfeld L. Early first-trimester ultrasound provides a window through
which the chorionicity of twins can be diagnosed in an in-vitro
fertilization (IVF) population. J Asst Reprod Genet, 12:693-7, 1995 Nov
13. Selick CE, Hofmann GE, Albano C, Horowitz GM, Copperman AB, Navot D.
Pregnancy potential of fresh vs frozen embryos - Is freezing detrimental
to high quality embryos? Hum Reprod 1995:10:392-5
14. Mukherjee T, Copperman AB, Sandler B, Bustillo M, Grunfeld L. Severe
ovarian hyperstimulation despite prophylactic albumin at the time of
oocyte retrieval for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Fertil
Steril 1995:64:641-3
15. Copperman AB, Mukherjee T, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Bustillo M.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome complicated by uterine prolapse. J
Asst Reprod Genet 1995:12:343-5
16. Copperman AB, Seifer DB, Reyniak JV. Persistence of a persistent
ectopic pregnancy: laparoscopic recognition and management. J Gyn Surg
1995:11:1814
17. Copperman AB, Kaltenbacher L, Walker B, Sandler B, Bustillo M,
Grunfeld L. Early first trimester ultrasound predicts chorionicity of
twins in an IVF population. J Asst Reprod Genet:1995:12:693-7
18. Mukherjee T, Copperman AB, Grunfeld L, Bustillo M. Albumin for
ovarian hyperstimulation? [letter; comment] Fertil Steril 1996:66:173-4
19. Mukherjee T, Copperman AB, Sandler B, Bustillo M, Grunfeld L. An
elevated day three follicle-stimulating hormone: luteinizing hormone
ratio (FSH:LH) in the presence of a normal day 3 FSH predicts a poor
response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Fertil Steril
1996:65:588-93
20. Mukherjee T, Copperman AB, Bustillo M, Obasaju M. Hydrosalpinx fluid
has embryotoxic effects on murine embryogenesis: A case for prophylactic
salpingectomy, Fertil Steril 1996:66:851-3.
21. Friedman F Jr, Copperman AB, Brodman ML, Shah D, Sandler B, Grunfeld
L. Perinatal outcome after embryo transfer in ovum recipients. A
comparison with standard in vitro fertilization. J Repro Med, 41:640-4,
1996 Sep
22. Sung L, Mukherjee T, Takeshige, Bustillo M, Copperman AB.
Endometriosis is not detrimental to embryo implantation in oocyte
recipients. J Asst Reprod Genet,14:152-6, 1997 Mar
23. Copperman AB, Mukherjee T, Shaer J, Patel D, Grunfeld L, Sandler B,
Bustillo M. An intra-institutional cost comparison of in vitro
fertilization versus tubal surgery under two payment systems. J of
Women's Health 1996: Vol 5. #4 pg 335-341
24. Mukherjee T, Abadi M, Copperman AB, Lapinski R, Tsai T, Jones J,
LevGur M. The effect of extended gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist
administration on uterine leiomyomata histopathology. J of Gyn Surg,
1997
25. Sung L, Karstaedt A, Mukherjee T, Booth G, Bustillo M, Copperman AB.
Sisters of women with premature ovarian failure may not be ideal ovum
donors. Fertil Steril 1997:67:912-6
26. Nasseri A, Mukherjee T, Grifo JA, Noyes N, Krey L, Copperman AB.
Elevated day 3 serum follicle stimulating hormone and/or estradiol may
predict fetal aneuploidy. Fertil Steril 1999;71(4):715-8.
27. Babinszki A, Mukherjee T, Kerenyi T, Berkowitz RL, Copperman AB.
Diagnosing amnionicity at 6 weeks of pregnancy with transvaginal 3
dimensional ultrasonography: case report. Fertil Steril (in press)
B. Invited Publications
1.
Copperman AB, Cocaine Alert. Chapter 2, District II American Academy of
Pediatrics. June, 1985
2. Copperman AB. A medical student's warning: "Crack Kills".
Teen to Teen. September, 1986
3. Olive DL, Blackwell RE, Copperman AB. Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain.
In: Chronic Pelvic Pain: Evaluation and Management. Richard E. Blackwell
and David L. Olive Editors. 1990 Springer-Verlag New York. pp 61-84.
4. Copperman AB and DeCherney AH. Current topics in infertility.
National Institute of Health. In: Reproductive Issues in Persons with
Physical Disabilities. Paul H. Brooks Publishing Company, Baltimore,
Maryland. Edited by Haseltine FP, Cole SS, and Gray DB. 1991:257-65
5. Copperman AB and DeCherney AH. Hysteroscopic resection of uterine
leiomyomata and postoperative hemorrhage. In: Complications of
Endoscopic Procedures: Intra-abdominal and Intra-uterine. Blackwell
Scientific Publications, Inc. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edited by
Corfman RS, Diamond MP, and DeCherney AH. 1992:210-14
6. Diamond MP, Copperman AB. Treatment of the abnormal fallopian tube.
In: Infertility: Evaluation and Treatment. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Edited by Keye B, Chang J, Rebar R, and Soules M.
1994:474-82
7. Copperman AB, Olive DL. Pelvic pain and endometriosis. In: Modern
Surgical Management of Endometriosis. Springer-Verlag Publishers. New
York, New York. Edited by Nezhat C, Buttram VC, Berger GS, Nezhat F.
1995:37-43.
8. Copperman AB, Bustillo M. Biochemical and sonographic evaluation of
the very early intrauterine pregnancy. Early Pregnancy Biology and
Medicine. 1995:106-18.
9. Nasseri A, Copperman AB. Effects of Endometriosis on Assisted
Reproductive Technologies Outcome. Assisted Reproductive Reviews (In
press)
10. Copperman AB and DeCherney AH. Hysteroscopic resection of uterine
leiomyomata and postoperative hemorrhage. In: Complications of
Endoscopic Procedures: Intra-abdominal and Intrauterine, Second edition.
Blackwell Scientific Publications, Inc. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edited
by Corfman RS, Diamond MP, and DeCherney AH. 1997:231-235
11. Copperman AB and Mukherjee, T. Extirpative Surgery for
Endometriosis. Vol 2, No.2, 1997:96-102, in Operative Techniques in
Gynecologic Surgery. Ed. David M. Gershenson, M.D.
12. Nasseri A, Copperman AB, and Corfman R. Embryo Transfer: What and
how many to transfer/ Is this step underappreciated as affecting
pregnancy outcome In: Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of
North America. 1998. (In press)
13. Copperman AB, Berkowitz RL, D'Alton ME. ACOG UPDATE, "Multiple
Pregnancy": Medical Information Systems, Inc. 1999
14. Amaru R, Copperman AB. Ovulation Induction and Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome. Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of North
America. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia. 1999
15. Copperman AB, Stein DE, Corfman R. Induction of monofolliculogenesis
in PCOS patients- In Manual of Ovulation Induction, Gautam Allahbadia
(Ed), 1999
Abstracts:
1.
Copperman AB, Lavy G, Grifo JA, Meyer WR, DeCherney AH, Diamond MP. The
effect of tubal and ovarian surgery on ovarian function in cycles of
controlled stimulation in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization.
Poster Presentation, The First International Symposium for the Treatment
of Postsurgical Adhesions, Phoenix, Arizona, September 15-17, 1989
2. Copperman AB, DeGennaro NJ, Viscarello, RR. Is the risk of perinatal
transmission of HIV-1 increased by the intrapartum use of spiral
electrodes (FSE) or fetal scalp pH sampling? Poster Presentation,
Society for Perinatal Obstetricians, San Francisco, California,
February, 1993
3. Copperman AB, Keefe DL, Olive DL. Image analysis: a new quantitative
system for assessing human embryos prior to implantation. Oral
Presentation. Resident Research Day, New Haven, Connecticut, June 18,
1993
4. Selick CE, Hofmann GE, Albano C, Horowitz GM, Copperman AB, Navot D.
Pregnancy potential of fresh vs frozen embryos - Is freezing detrimental
to high quality embryos? Poster Presentation. Society of Gynecological
Investigators, Chicago, Illinois, March, 1994
5. Copperman AB, Horowitz GM, Scott RT, Navot D, Hofmann GE.
Relationship between circulating hCG levels and premature luteinization
in cycles of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, Poster Presentation.
American Fertility Society, San Antonio, Texas, November 7, 1994
6. Copperman AB, Kaltenbacher L, Walker B, Sandler B, Bustillo M,
Grunfeld L. Early first trimester ultrasound predicts chorionicity of
twins in an IVF population, Oral Presentation. 3rd Annual Meeting of the
GynecoRadiology Society, San Antonio, Texas, November 7, 1994.
7. Copperman AB, Alper J, Bustillo M, Mukherjee T, Walker B, Grunfeld L.
Endometrial polyps do not affect implantation in cycles of in vitro
fertilization, Oral Presentation. 4th Annual Meeting of the
GynecoRadiology Society, San Antonio, Texas, November 7, 1994
8. Copperman AB, Chen HL, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Bustillo M, Gordon JW.
Failed Fertilization In Vitro: second day micromanipulation of oocytes
versus reinsemination, Oral Presentation, IX World Congress on In Vitro
Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria.
April 3-7, 1995.
9. Copperman AB, Mukherjee T, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Bustillo M. A case
of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome complicated by uterine prolapse,
Poster Presentation, IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and
Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria. April 3-7, 1995.
10. Copperman AB, Selick CE, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Bustillo M.
Cumulative number and morphologic score of embryos resulting in success:
realistic expectations from IVF-ET, Oral Presentation IX World Congress
on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna,
Austria. April 3-7, 1995.
11. Copperman AB, Mukherjee T, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Bustillo M.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome complicated by uterine prolapse,
Poster Presentation, IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and
Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria. April 3-7, 1995.
12. Copperman AB, Karstaedt A, Boamah S, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Saketos
M, Bustillo M. Oocyte Sharing: Impact on Success in a Donation Program,
Oral Presentation, IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and
Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria. April 3-7, 1995.
13. Mukherjee T, Copperman AB, Sandler B, Bustillo M, Grunfeld L. A Case
of ovarian hyperstimulation despite the administration of prophylactic
intravenous albumin, Poster Presentation, IX World Congress on In Vitro
Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria.
April 3-7, 1995.
14. Copperman AB, Mukherjee T, Shaer J, Patel D, Sandler B, Grunfeld L,
Bustillo M. A cost analysis of in vitro fertilization versus tubal
surgery within an institution under two payment systems, Poster
presentation, Third Annual Congress on Women's Health, Washington DC,
June 27-8, 1995
15. Copperman, AB, Mukherjee T, Lapinski, R, McCaffrey C, Obasaju, M.
Inter and intraobserver variability of embryo morphology in an IVF
program, Poster presentation, 51st annual meeting of the American
Society for Reproductive Medicine, Seattle, Washington, October 7-12,
1995
16. Copperman AB, Karstaedt A, Woodruff K, Lapinski R, Grunfeld L,
Sandler B, Bustillo M. Obstetrical and neonatal outcome in the very
advanced maternal age (VAMA) patient is comparable to younger patients
receiving donated oocytes, Poster presentation, 51st annual meeting of
the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Seattle, Washington,
October 7-12, 1995
17. The Biochemical Pregnancy Revisited: Is There Clinical Significance?
Copperman AB, Chen HL, Mukherjee T, Grunfeld L, Sandler B, Gordon J,
Bustillo M, Posterpresentation, 51st annual meeting of the American
Society for Reproductive Medicine, Seattle, Washington, October 7-12,
1995
18. Attitudes of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Towards Ovum Donation.
Copperman AB, Feder S, Schanzer K, Garely A, Frankfurter D, Fishman M,
Stein D, Bustillo M, Poster presentation, 51st annual meeting of the
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Seattle, Washington, October
7-12, 1995
19. Mukherjee T, Copperman A, Rosen T, Sandler B, Bustillo M, Grunfeld
L. Low Day Three LH in the Presence of a Normal Baseline FSH Predicts a
Poor Response to Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation, Oral Presentation
-1995, 51st annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive
Medicine, Boston, Massachussetts
20. Sung L, Mukherjee T, Bustillo M, Grunfeld L, Copperman AB The effect
of endometriosis on implantation and pregnancy rates in oocyte
recipients, Poster presentation at the Society of Gynecological
Investigators, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March, 1996
21. Copperman AB, Mukherjee T, Karstaedt A, Grunfeld L, Booth G,
Bustillo M. Hormonal preparation of the endometrium is not an
age-dependent phenomenon, Poster presentation 52nd annual meeting of the
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Boston, Massachussetts 1996
22. Mukherjee T, Copperman, AB, McCaffrey C, Cook C, Iraj G, Bustillo M,
Obasaju M. Hydrosalpinx fluid has embryotoxic effects on murine
embryogenesis: A case for prophylactic salpingectomy, Oral presentation,
first prize, Society of Reproductive Surgeons, 52nd annual meeting of
the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Boston, Massachussetts
1996
23. Sung L, Karstaedt A, Mukherjee T, Booth G, Bustillo M, Copperman AB.
Sisters of women with premature ovarian failure may not be ideal ovum
donors, Poster presentation-1996, 52nd annual meeting of the American
Society for Reproductive Medicine, Boston, Massachussetts
24. Nasseri A, Mukherjee T, Walker B, Copperman AB. Uterine Artery
Doppler Velocimetry Does Not Accurately Predict IVF Outcome in a Cohort
of Recipients, Poster presentation-1996, 52nd annual meeting of the
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Boston, Massachussetts
25. Alper J, Mukherjee T, Kane C, Booth G, Copperman AB, Karstaedt A,
Grunfeld L, Bustillo M. The Effect Of Uterine Senescence On Endometrial
Response To Estrogen Replacement Therapy, Poster Presentation-1996, 52nd
annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine,
Boston, Massachussetts
26. Nasseri A, Mukherjee T, and Copperman AB. Elevated Day 3 FSH May
Predict Fetal Aneuploidy, Poster presentation-1997, 53rd annual meeting
of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
27. Alper J, Mukherjee T, Kane C, Copperman AB. How many times should an
ovum donor undergo controlled ovarian hyperstimulation? Poster
presentation-1997, 53rd annual meeting of the American Society for
Reproductive Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
29. Sung L, Goldstein M., Mukherjee T, Bustillo M, Copperman AB,
Lapinski, R. Characterization of Cytokines (IL-1a, IL-1b, IL-8, AND
TNFa) in Human Hydrosalpinx Fluid: A Potential Mechanism for Embryo
Toxicity. Oral Presentation-1997, 53rd annual meeting of the American
Society for Reproductive Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
30. Nasseri A, Mukherjee T, Copperman AB. Dysfunction of the
Post-retrieval Follicular Approach Predicts pregnancy outcome, Poster
Presentation-1998, 54th Annual Meeting of the ASRM, San Francisco, CA
31. Mukherjee T, Addullah M, Copperman AB, Mukherjee TK. Increased
Incidence of Endometriosis coexisting with polycystic ovarian syndrome
in infertile patients, Poster Presentation-1998, 54th Annual Meeting of
the ASRM, San Francisco, CA
32. Nasseri A, Mukherjee T, Copperman AB. Dysfunction of the
post-retrieval follicular apparatus predicts pregnancy outcome. Poster
presentation-1998, 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility and
the 54th Annual Meeting of the ASRM: San Francisco, CA
34. Copperman AB, Nait-Oumesmar B, Lazzarini R. Expression and
Chromosomal Localization of the Human Gcm1 Gene. Submitted to the 55th
Annual Meeting of the ASRM: Toronto, CA
35. Copperman AB, Babinszki A, Nyari T, Jordan S, Nasseri A, T Mukherjee
3 dimensional measurement of gestational and yolk sac volumes as
predictors of pregnancy outcome in the first trimester. Submitted to the
55th Annual Meeting of the ASRM: Toronto, CA
36. A Babinszki, AB Copperman, T Nyari, S Jordon, A Nasseri, T Mukherjee
Comparison between singleton and multiple gestations using three
dimensional volumetrically determined nomograms. Submitted to the 55th
Annual Meeting of the ASRM: Toronto, CA