Saioa Torrealday, M.D. 

Board Certified Board Certified

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Languages Languages

  • Spanish
St. Petersburg Location St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa - Westshore Location Tampa - Westshore, FL
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Biography

Saioa Torrealday, M.D., is a Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist seeing new patients at SGF’s Tampa – Westshore and St. Petersburg locations. Dr. Torrealday provides comprehensive, individualized fertility care rooted in clinical excellence, integrity, and compassion. 

A Tampa native, Dr. Torrealday brings more than two decades of distinguished medical experience, including 24 years of active-duty service as a U.S. Army officer. During her military career, she held numerous leadership roles, including Department Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical and IVF Director at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center—the largest OB/GYN and fertility program in the Department of Defense. She also served as Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at both Walter Reed and Fort Bragg, Deputy Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army for OB/GYN, and senior teaching staff of the NIH/WRNMMC REI Fellowship Program, the largest of its kind in the nation.  In her career, Dr. Torrealday has deployed three times in support of military operations in the role of an OB/GYN Surgeon with a Combat Support Hospital, Task Force Surgeon, and as a Battalion Surgeon.   

Dr. Torrealday completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. A recognized educator and researcher, she has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters spanning topics such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian insufficiency, IVF outcomes, and reproductive ethics. 

Dr. Torrealday is passionate about helping patients navigate the often complex and emotional path to parenthood. Known for her calm and thoughtful presence, she strives to ensure that every patient feels heard, supported, and informed throughout their fertility journey. 

After a career that took her across the globe, Dr. Torrealday is honored to return home to Tampa to serve her community. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family, staying active outdoors, and exploring new cultures through travel. 

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Education

  • Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 
  • Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 
  • Legion of Merit (high ranking military award) 
  • Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) Medal   
  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM)  
  • Army Meritorious Service Award (MSM) 
  • Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM)  
  • Army Commendation Medal (6x awarded) 
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM 2x awarded) 
  • Army Achievement medal (AAM 2x Awarded) 
  • Humanitarian Service Medal 
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (twice awarded) 
  • Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology  
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Top 1% Master Clinician Award 
  • “A” Proficiency Designator (highest recognition for professional excellence in the Army Medical Department)  
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)  
  • Fellow American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (FACOG)   
  • Hunkler K, Boedeker D, Simpkins, K, Viera E, Spitzer T, Torrealday S. (2024). An evaluation of the accuracy and portrayal of in vitro fertilization in film. Fertil Steril: accepted. 
  • Torrealday S, Pal L (2021). Primary Ovarian Insufficiency – why nearing 2021, are we still debating “treat or not?” Maturitas 143: 231-233. PMID: 31895181 
  • Lentscher JA, Slocum B, Torrealday S (2021). Polycystic ovarian Syndrome and Fertility. Clin Obstet Gynecol 64(1):65-75. PMID: 33337743 
  • Kodama S, Torrealday S (2021). Pharmacologic treatments for PCOS Patients. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 64(1):55-64. PMID: 33346594 
  • Zolton J, Torrealday S (2021). In Vitro Fertilization for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Clin Obstet Gynecol 64(1):39-47. PMID: 33481413 
  • Torrealday S and the Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (2020). Diagnostic Evaluation of the infertile female: a committee opinion. In press. 
  • Torrealday S, Pal L (2019). Chronicling of female endocrinology- from “waltz” to the “tango” of transition. Menopause 27(2): 123-124. PMID: 31895181 
  • Criscione L, Elmezzi K, Torrealday S, Staat B, Hickey K (2019). A case of intertwin hemorrhage with spontaneous resolution. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. vol 2019, 3757454. PMID: 31949963 
  • Pilgrim J, Healy M, Yauger B, Torrealday S, Csokmay J, Hill M (2018). Assisted reproductive technology and the reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist in the United States military. Semin Reprod Med. 36(6): 323-326. PMID: 31003247 
  • Torrealday S, Kodaman, P, Pal L (2017). Premature ovarian insufficiency- an update on recent advances in understanding and management. F1000 Res. 6: 2069. PMID: 29225794 
  • Tarney CM, Torrealday S, Parker JD (2015). Uterine arteriovenous malformations & its imitators: Is there a role for hysteroscopy? Obstet Gynecol Cases Review. 2: 8. 
  • Torrealday S, Pal L (2015). Premature menopause. Endocrinol & Metab Clin N Am. 44(3): 543-557. PMID: 26316242 
  • Torrealday S (2014). Is the fertility treatment itself a risk factor for early pregnancy loss? Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 26(3): 174-80. PMID: 24752000 
  • Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Lalioti MD, Babayev E, Torrealday S, Karakaya C, Seli E (2014). Human embryonic poly(A) binding protein (EPAB) alternative splicing is differentially regulated in human oocytes and embryos. Mol Hum Reprod. 20(1): 59-65. PMID: 24002924 
  • Torrealday S, Lalioti MD, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Seli E (2013). Characterization of gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) expression and activity in the female mouse ovary. Endocrinology. 154(10): 3877-87. PMID: 23913446 
  • Uyar A, Torrealday S, Seli E (2012). Cumulus and granulosa cell markers of oocyte and embryo quality. Fertil Steril. 99(4): 979-997. PMID: 23498999 
  • Mmbaga N, Torrealday S, McCarthy S, Rackow BW (2012). Acute portal vein thrombosis complicating IVF. Fertil Steril. 98(6): 1470-1473. PMID: 22963807 
  • Luk J, Torrealday S, Perry GN, Pal L (2012). Relevance of vitamin D in reproduction. Hum Reprod. 27: 3015–3027. PMID: 22824625 
  • Isogai S, Lawson ND, Torrealday S, Horiguchi M, Weinstein BM (2002). Angiogenic network formation in the developing vertebrate trunk. Development. 130(21): 5281-5290. PMID: 12954720
  • Torrealday S, Pal L (2024). Disposition of Abandoned Cryopreserved Embryos. Reproductive Ethics Cases. In Press. 
  • Torrealday S, Patrizio P (2021). Managing PCOS-related infertility: Ovulation Induction, IVF and IVM. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome- Current and emerging concepts, 2nd Ed. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Ltd. 
  • Torrealday S (2021). Personal vignette from Operation Enduring Freedom. Readiness and Operational Lessons from Deployed Gynecologic Surgeons, 2002-2015. Borden Institute, Army Medical Department. 
  • Torrealday S (2019). Reproductive endocrinologist and transgender care. Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, 9th Ed. Eds: Taylor, Pal, Seli, Kodaman. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Pp 752-767. 
  • Torrealday S, Tobler K, Patrizio P (2016). Pre-pregnancy genetic carrier screening, How to Prepare the Body for Reproductive Success. Eds: Kovacs G, Norman, RJ. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Pp 102-110. 
  • Torrealday S, Greenfeld D (2015). Co-fatherhood: same sex male couple and IVF. Case Studies in Assisted Reproduction: Common and Uncommon Presentations. Eds: Macklon, NS, Fatemi HM, Norman RJ, Patrizio P. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Pp. 202-205. 
  • Torrealday S, Doherty L (2015). Errors in dosing medications. Case Studies in Assisted Reproduction: Common and Uncommon Presentations. Eds: Macklon NS, Fatemi HM, Norman RJ, Patrizio P. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Pp 158-162. 
  • Doherty L, Torrealday S (2015). Late-onset ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Case Studies in Assisted Reproduction: Common and Uncommon Presentations. Eds: Macklon NS, Fatemi HM, Norman RJ, Patrizio P. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Pp. 129-132
  • Torrealday S, Patrizio P (2014). Managing PCOS-related infertility: Ovulation Induction, IVF and IVM. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome- Current and emerging concepts. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Ltd. Pp. 205-221.
  • Torrealday S, Taylor HS, Burney RO, Mooney SB, Giudice LC (2012). Endocrinology of pregnancy. ENDOTEXT Online. http://www.endotext.org/female/female13/femaleframe13.htm
  • Torrealday S, Rackow B (2012). Adnexal torsion after IVF. In Sharif and Coomarasamy (Eds.), Assisted Reproductive Techniques: Management Challenges. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Pp. 279-282.
  • Torrealday S, Boyle K (2008). Benign gynecologic conditions. In Dietrich and Martin (Eds.), Surgical Clinics of North America. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Inc. Pp 244-264. PMID: 12954720  

Q&A

In high school I had the opportunity to select a profession and shadow a person in the field for career day. I shadowed an amazing surgeon for the entire day and was fascinated by the interactions she had with her patients. I saw patients, many of whom had just received a devastating diagnosis, trust her with their care during such a vulnerable time. Her bedside manner and quiet confidence were inspirational. Although I was young, I knew I wanted to be a physician and have the same impact on the lives of others. The road has been long, and at times difficult, but I have never once regretted my decision. 

I am often inspired by patients. The infertility journey is often not an easy one. There are many highs and at times also some lows. One patient I remember came to see me after suffering from several first trimester losses. The couple had some very challenging years trying to conceive and given that they were young they did not expect to need IVF to conceive. Given a genetic condition, IVF was their best chance to have a live birth and not suffer another devastating loss. Their previous losses and years trying to conceive had taken its toll and the couple was exhausted but hopeful. When I met the couple, I was fresh out of fellowship. I went through the entire IVF process with them, which fortunately resulted in the birth of their daughter. Over the years, they have travelled to where I was located (Army moves) to continue care with me. Fortunately, over the years, the couple have been able to have three healthy children through IVF, one of which was named after me. Clearly, the bond and shared trust we developed is evident since to this day I still receive regular updates from the family. It brings me great jot to see the family happy and complete.

My parents inspire me. They came to America not knowing the language and having to adjust to a new culture. They have taught me the importance of a strong work-ethic and a commitment to always giving your best effort in all endeavors. 

I love to travel! I would like to visit all the continents – have 2 to go! My goal is to visit one new country every year and explore the culture and traditions with my family. 

I enjoy spending time with my family. On a nice day you can find me outside bike riding or swimming with my children or seeing the sunset at the beach in the evening. I was a collegiate athlete and I still enjoy both playing and watching sports. 

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