About sunita kulshrestha, M.D.

Sunita Kulshrestha, M.D., FACOG, graduated with honors and a bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She then pursued her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where she graduated at the top of her class as a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. After finishing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Virginia, she completed a 3-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kulshrestha is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including in vitro fertilization, donor egg treatment, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. She utilizes both her clinical experience and unique science background to optimize patients' pregnancy and live-birth rates.

Dr. Kulshrestha has received numerous awards and honors and has presented her research at national meetings. She has published widely in both the areas of male and female infertility, in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals and in book chapters.

With more than a 17 year history of successfully treating patients with infertility, Dr. Kulshrestha is now seeing patients at Shady Grove Fertility in Waldorf, MD. She is fluent in Hindi and familiar with Spanish.

EducatioN

• Medical Degree: Univeristy of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine
• Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Virginia
• Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Pennsylvania

Awards & Recognition

• Main Line Today magazine Top Doctors
• Northern Virginia magazine Top-Rated Doctors
• Washington Post Super Doctor
• America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• First Prize, Philadelphia Area Reproduction Endocrine Society Research Competition

Professional Organizations

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• The Endocrine Society
• Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

I am proud to be in a practice that offers scientific excellence yet at the same time is interested in addressing not just the medical, but the financial and emotional needs of a patient.

Reviews

"Dr K is a legend in our home - not just because she was the doctor that guided me successfully through IVF but because she had that human connection that 3 prior doctors I met with had lacked. Dr K erased the feeling of being on a conveyor belt. While Dr K also bombarded me with statistics that were not in my favor - and strongly encouraged me to go donor egg to avoid the many risks associated with my age. I was willing to accept the risks Dr K and all the experts before her described - and still spend thousands of dollars knowing I may not become pregnant, and that I was only given a 5% success rate with a 50% chance of miscarriage, and a 1 to 20 ratio for down syndrome. Unlike the other experts Dr K allowed ME to make my choices where 3 prior fertility doctors chose for me. The child Dr K helped me create is now 13 - a tall healthy daughter who plays volleyball and has been an Honor Roll student for the past 3 years! Recently a younger friend asked me where I went for my IVF - and I explained its more about WHO I went to - not where I went. . I lived in VA Beach when Dr K was my doctor - I stayed with friends and hotels during my IVF treatments because Dr K had been referred to me by a different friend who had success with Dr K before me. I highly recommend Dr K!"

"We do not have enough glowing things to say about Dr. Kulshrestha! She walked us through our journey start to finish and was always there to answer questions, calm anxieties and cheer us on. She is very thorough and professional and always took the time to call us during each and every step of the process. We had several failed attempts at one of the other fertility centers, but Dr. Kulshrestha nailed it on the first time for us. So incredibly grateful for her care and attention."

"Dr. Kulshrestha gave me so much time and attention. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor. She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain each step of the process. Fertility is hard, but Dr. K makes it easier. I would recommend her to anyone. She will change your life."

"After having a rocky start to our infertility journey, my husband and I were transitioned to Dr. Kulshrestha's care. I was unsure what to expect based on my experience with my previous doctor but we knew we wanted a baby and would do anything to achieve that goal. Dr. Kulshrestha was absolutely amazing! She was patient and kind and was genuinely passionate about helping us become parents. I never questioned any recommendations she had or changes she made to our protocol because I knew her priority was helping us create our miracle baby. The journey was anything but easy and surely had its fair share of heartbreak, but I maintained the strength to continue moving forward because Dr. Kulshrestha always had a plan ready to be put into action if/when things got off track. I know that if we need SGF again in the future, Dr. Kulshrestha will be ready and willing to support us again."

"Dr. Kulshrestha and her team were absolutely wonderful. She took the time to explain the processes and options we needed to be successful. The nurses and staff were incredibly helpful and supportive! So thankful to Dr. K and the team for their outstanding kindness and service!"

"Dr. Kulshrestha and the whole staff at Shady Grove Fertility are the most caring and professional medical staff I have ever seen. People come to them at a time when they are very vulnerable, sad, frustrated and I was no exception. They offered me realistic hope, a timeline and lots of options. After any procedures they would call to follow up for the next few days. Dr. Kulshrestha is so sweet and makes you feel special and that your concerns are her concerns. She wants success for you and will do anything for that. I wish she could be my every day doctor."

"Dr. Kulshrestha was not only a wonderful doctor but also provided a great deal of comfort and understanding in an otherwise very stressful process. I would recommend her to anyone pursuing (or considering pursuing) fertility treatment."

"Where do I begin? Not only was Dr. Kulshrestha a good doctor, she was so much more than that. She was basically my therapist as well. She provided so much support during such a trying time for my husband and me. She gave us the time we needed and NEVER rushed us out her door. No questions were left unanswered ever and she treated every situation with kindness, respect, empathy, and compassion. I could go on and on. Thank God for SGF. I am now pregnant with my first child thanks to her and all the Shady Grove Fertility staff."

"After four years of pain and sorrow, meeting Dr. Kulshrestha was an absolute game changer. Her demeanor alone made us feel like we had a new lease on (creating) life. She's incredible. She truly cares about getting to know her patients, and treated us with the sensitivity, warmth, and knowledge we so desperately needed. I'm six months pregnant with our first son after only one round of IVF. Dr. Kulshrestha. just called to check in the other day, and to remind us that if we ever need anything, she's only an email away. I'm feeling our little one kick away as I type this and we owe that wonderful gift to Dr. K and the amazing staff at SGF!"

Publications

• Kulshrestha S, Patrizio P. Endocrine aspects of the falling sperm count. The Aging Male. 19992:136-144.
• Kulshrestha S, Makriglannakis A, Patrizio P. The CFTR gene: male infertility and assisted conception. Reprod Med Rev. 19997:155-160.
• Hulkower K, Brosnan CF, Aquiono DA, et al. Expression of CSF-1, c-fins and MCP-1 in the central nervous system of rates with experimental allergic encephalomyelitis. J Immunol. 1993;150:2525-2533.