Dr. Jan Friberg

Board Certification

Academic Background

Professional Society Memberships

Jan Friberg, M.D., Ph.D., specializes in the treatment of individuals with fertility problems. The Chicago-based physician is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

His interest in fertility dates back to 1964 when he worked with Sweden's Professor Carl Gemzell. Professor Gemzell invented the urine pregnancy test in the late 1950's and developed the predecessor to the pergonal now used in infertility treatments.

Dr. Friberg studied with a Ford Foundation Fellowship, and in 1974, received his doctorate in reproductive immunology from the University of Uppsala, Sweden where he also obtained his medical degree later that same year.

Dr. Friberg moved to the United States in 1975 and completed his residency at the Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He has held many professorships in both Sweden and the United States, and has served as Chief of Infertility at Chicago's Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Friberg was co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer and served as an editorial board member of the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. He has made 138 international presentations on fertility and related subjects, and has authored articles in 165 international publications. He holds active membership in 17 scientific and professional organizations.

Dr. Friberg is currently professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Chicago's Rush Medical College, and is medical director of Chicago's Women's Wellness Center at the Water Tower Surgicenter. He works internationally in conjunction with other medical professionals who are addressing fertility issues. He is in private practice with his wife Inger, who is also an obstetrician and gynecologist.

Of his work, Dr. Friberg states, "We do everything possible to help those with fertility problems realize their dream of having a child. We believe in hope."

Board Certification

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  — November 12, 1981
• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  — December 9, 1983

Academic Background

• 01/1966 — M.B. Degree. University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden
  
  
• 05/1974 — Ph.D. Degree (Specializing in Reproductive Immunology), University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden
  
  
• 12/1974 — M.D. Degree. University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden
  
  
• 12/1974 - 06/1975 — Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Uppsala, Uppsala Sweden
  
  
• 07/1975 - 06/1978 — Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
  
  
• 07/1978 - 06/1980 — Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
  
  
• 07/1980 - 10/1981 — Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
  
  
• 11/1981 - 05/1986 — Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mt. Sinai Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
  
  
• 06/1986 - 07/1989 — Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mt. Sinai Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
  
  
• 08/1989 - present, Private Practice, Chicago, Illinois
  
  

Professional Society Memberships

• The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists - ACOG
  
  
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM
  
  
• The Society for Reproductive Surgeons (an affiliated society to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
  
  
• American Society for Reproductive Immunology
  
  
• Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
  
  
• Chicago Women's Wellness Center, LLC - Clinic Contact Information
  
  
• The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
  
  
• Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  
  
• American Medical Association
  
  
• Winnetka Chamber of Commerce