Michael Glassner, MD

About

As the Founding Partner and Medical Director at Main Line Fertility, Dr. Michael Glassner’s personal philosophy is to always provide the most caring, personalized treatment for all patients. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Dr. Glassner is both a scientist and clinician and has treated many patients from across the globe.

An award-winning physician and a true pioneer in his field, Dr. Glassner’s prolific research has helped lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of infertility. Most notably, he has been involved with major achievements including the first pregnancy and live birth in the world to use early screen with Next Generation Sequencing. As a top physician, he has been featured on many national news programs and is often called upon to comment as a valued and respected source in the field.
Dr. Glassner considers himself literally “born” into the field, as he was a product of a successful fertility treatment in the late 1950s, when his own parents suffered through infertility for five years before he was born. In recent years, he also has the unique experience of being a doctor and patient simultaneously.

“In my own life, my wife and I have suffered through six miscarriages and five rounds of IVF treatment to complete our family. So, I understand the heartache of loss, as well as the frustration of fertility treatments and the IVF cycles. This personal situation also gave me insight into how difficult it is to be the partner to someone dealing with infertility. It’s such a helpless feeling when you can’t fix the problem or help your partner.”

List the treatments and procedures you offer:

Main Line Fertility, the leading fertility center in the Philadelphia, Main Line, and South Jersey areas, helps individuals and couples achieve their family-building goals. Our award-winning reproductive endocrinologists provide multiple infertility treatments, like intrauterine insemination, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). We offer fertility preservation options, like egg freezing and sperm freezing, as well as oncofertility services. For LGBTQ+ fertility, we provide an inclusive, compassionate support system and a full range of treatment options. We also offer third-party reproduction methods, including gestational surrogacy and egg donation. Additionally, we provide genetic testing, including AMH or PGT testing, and wellness programs, like fertility nutrition.

Awards or Certifications

First baby born in the world using early screen with Next Generation Sequencing
Castle Connolly Top Doctors (2004-2025)
Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctor for 18 consecutive years (2006 – 2024)
Voted Main Line Today Top Doctor for 18 years
Featured as a medical expert on “This Is Us”, The Doctors, Good Philadelphia, and NPR
Humanitarian Award winner from the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education
“Gift of Life Honoree” from Puah Institute

What's your background, education and training?

Union College, Bachelor of Science
Albany Medical College, Medical Doctor
Medical College of Pennsylvania, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Insurances Accepted

Main Line Fertility is committed to helping you navigate all financial aspects of fertility treatment. Prior to your first visit at Main Line Fertility, please reach out to your insurance company to discuss coverage for fertility services.

Special expertise

Infertility-IVF