Charles E. Miller, MD, FACOG

Dr. Charles Miller currently is in private practice in Metropolitan Chicago where he specializes in the treatment of infertile couples and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. His clinic’s live birth rates for 2007 were the highest in almost every age group in Illinois as reported by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).
A graduate of the Honor’s Program in medical education of Northwestern University, he completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Parkland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Miller then matriculated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Miller is an internationally renowned expert in the treatment of infertility and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Per Checkbook.com, the top internet site for physician referral according to the Wall Street Journal, Dr. Miller was recently selected by his peers as the top infertility specialist in metropolitan Chicago. He is the Immediate Past President of the AAGL, the world’s largest organization dedicated to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Miller was recently elected Vice President of The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) and will be President of the ISGE in 2011.
Dr. Miller is currently on the Clinical Advisory Board of RESOLVE (The National Infertility Association). He is on the Editorial Board of OB/GYN News where he edits the most widely read column in gynecology – The Master’s Class of Gynecologic Surgery. He is also on the Editorial Board of Reviews in Obstetrics and Gynecology and OBGYN.net. Dr. Miller just completed his term on the Editorial Board of JMIG (Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology) and continues to be an ad hoc reviewer for JMIG as well as Fertility and Sterility and the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Miller is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. He is a Clinical Associate Professor, Department OB/GYN, for the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois At Chicago. Dr. Miller co-edited along with Professor Peter O’Donovan of the textbook “Modern Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, First Edition”, Informa Healthcare, March 2008. Dr. Miller has over 60 scientific publications. His most recent articles are as follows: “Unmet Therapeutic Needs for Uterine Fibroids” (The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Jan. 2009, Vol. 16, Issue 1, Pages 11-21), “Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery – You Say You Want A Revolution” (The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Mar. 2009, Vol. 16, Issue 2, Pages 113-120), and “Endometrin for Luteal Phase Support in a Randomized, Controlled, Open Label, Prospective In-vitro Fertilization Trial Using Combination of Menopur and Bravelle for Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation”, (Fertility & Sterility, April 2009, Vol. 91, Issue 4, Pages 1012-1017).
Dr. Miller’s current research is in methods of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and luteal support at time of in-vitro fertilization (he is the chief investigator of a multi-center study), embryo transfer techniques (comparing transabdominal to transvaginal ultrasound), laparoscopic myomectomy and adhesion prevention at time of laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Miller’s interests are treatment of infertility especially in-vitro fertilization and advanced gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopic myomectomy, excision of endometriosis, hysterectomy and robotic tubal anastomosis.
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Experience at a glance
Graduate of Northwestern University; six year honors program in medical education
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| Completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital of Southwestern Medical School; University of Texas, Dallas |
| Fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility; Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
| Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois (1983-1995) |
| Medical Director, Center for Human Reproduction, Chicago, Illinois (1995-1999) |
| Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois |
| Current Founder, President and Medical Director, Charles E. Miller, MD & Associates - Specialists in Reproductive Health, Arlington Heights and Naperville, Illinois |
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RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Clinical Advisory Board
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Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Editorial Advisor
Ad Hoc Reviewer
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OB/GYN News
Editorial Board of Directors
Editor of Masters Class in gynecologic surgery
OB/GYN.net Board of Advisors
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Endometriosis Association
Board of Directors
Board of Clinical Advisors
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AAGL
Secretary/Treasurer - 2006
Vice President - 2007
President - 2008
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ISGE
Vice President - 2009
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Advancing gynecologic care safely and successfully through minimally invasive means.