Millie Behera, MD

Experience (CV)»

Department:

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Division:

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility

Training:

MD, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 1999
OB/GYN, University of Western Ontario, Canada, 2004
Reproductive Endocrinology, Duke University Medical Center, 2007

Clinical Interests:

Assisted reproduction technologies, general infertility, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, robotic-assisted and advanced laparoscopic surgery, reproductive tract abnormalities, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

Research Interests:

Dr. Behera is involved in both clinical and basic science research. The basic science investigations primarily focus on molecular biology of uterine fibroids and implications on fertility and implantation.

Her clinical research interests range from conservative treatment options for women uterine fibroids, including MRI-guided focused ultrasound, to the optimal management of polycystic ovarian syndrome, determination of sperm fertilization potential in assisted reproductive technologies and psychological factors involved in fertility treatment and multiple pregnancies. Dr. Behera is also involved in collaborative research efforts to develop fertility options for women with cancer.