FCI Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Eve C. Feinberg

We love our doctors & want you to get to know them as well as we do, too! In our Doctor Spotlights, we interview each of the doctors here at FCI so you can learn about their backgrounds, a bit of their personal lives and to get to know them as a friend. Stay tuned for more Doctor Spotlights to come!

Why did you choose to become a doctor?

Dr. Eve Feinberg at an FCI event

I have always had a deep desire to help other people and I have always craved intellectual challenge. Becoming a doctor was the ideal combination of science and humanity. I’ve never regretted the decision to pursue medicine. I love what I do and it is a privilege that people put their trust in me to help them. It is a responsibility that I take seriously and I dedicate much of my life to my practice.

Why did you choose fertility treatment as your career?
I like the humanistic aspect of reproductive medicine. You need to be able to combine very technical and difficult science with a large element of caring for others on a deeply personal element. I love that. It’s not about numbers, statistics or graphs. It is about connecting with another person and using your knowledge and expertise to really help them.

What do you find is the most enjoyable part about working for Fertility Centers of Illinois?
The best part of FCI is our incredible staff. We have the most caring nurses, embryologists, ultrasound techs and office managers. Everyone is on the same page and just wants to see our patients succeed. We laugh with our patients, we cry with them and we love nothing more than meeting their babies.

What do you like to do for fun outside of the office?
I like spending time with my husband and our three kids.  Nothing beats that, and it makes me appreciate what I am trying to help other accomplish. I am also a runner and really enjoy the clarity that running brings to other areas of my life.


We hope you've enjoyed getting to know one of our FCI doctors! Keep checking back for our next edition. See Dr. Feinberg's FCI page here!

FCI Events: All of March

This month, we are hosting a large number of events to make sure our patients and their families are happy and healthy in this new year! Here's our entire list of March events.

Date & Event Name

March 10: Massage Self-Care - PDTM - Chicago

March 12: Cracking the Door to Adoption Glenview

March 13: Acupuncture at Pulling Down The Moon - Arlington Heights

Making Embryos at River North: The Day by Day Journey

March 14: Acupuncture - PDTM - Chicago

March 18: Relaxation Training - Learn to Turn Off Stress - Pulling Down The Moon - Chicago

March 21: Egg Donation: Does it Make Sense for You? - Chicago

Nutrition & Underlying Causes of Infertility - Pulling Down The Moon - Chicago

Next Month, April!:
Mindfulness Training for Fertility - Chicago - 6 Week Course

Remember: Sign up closes 1 day before the events - be sure to visit the EventBrite pages well in advance to reserve your spot.

All FCI Patient Education Programs are open to the community. You do not need to be a current FCI patient to attend. We continue to support your fertility journey by offering a selection of complementary patient education seminars, holistic healing seminars, and support groups.  If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (877) 324-4483.

New Orland Park Physician Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron Joins Fertility Centers of Illinois

The following is from the article published online by the Chicago Tribune.

Fertility Centers of Illinois is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron to their experienced and reputable physician team. Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron will practice at the Orland Park location. 

Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron’s areas of interest and expertise include fertility preservation, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and cost analysis of fertility care. She is part of a research project analyzing the impact of stress, anxiety and sleep dysfunction for patients undergoing fertility preservation and IVF treatment. Her work on the cost analysis of fertility care has been published in the Fertility & Sterility and the Chicago Tribune. 

Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron hard at work in the lab.

She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago Hospitals, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Northwestern University Hospital. She also serves as faculty at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, and previously served as the director of the fertility preservation program. 

Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron is a board certified physician who serves as a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Endocrine Society, and Society of Gynecologic Investigation. 

“As a mother, I can appreciate firsthand the incredible gift it is to be a parent,” Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron says. “As a doctor, I have the unique privilege of helping people become parents. The advances in reproductive technology have significantly increased patient’s success rates. It is imperative as a fertility specialist to help patients decipher the various treatment options and chose the one that is best for her. It is a true honor to assist couples on this journey to become parents.” 

Dr. Angie Beltsos, co-managing partner and physician, on behalf of Fertility Centers of Illinois, is eager to welcome Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron to the team. 

“We strive to provide state-of-the-art fertility care and positive patient outcomes,” she says. “Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron has the skill set and experience to enrich our practice and provide exemplary patient service. We are very happy to have her join the Fertility Centers of Illinois team.” 

For more than 30 years, Fertility Centers of Illinois has helped thousands of couples begin their families. Fertility Centers of Illinois offers cutting-edge fertility treatment technologies and practices to patients, and currently serves as the most renowned center in the Midwest. For more information visit www.fcionline.com

FCI Events: All of Februrary

This month, we are hosting a large number of events to make sure our patients and their families are happy and healthy in this new year! Here's our entire list of February events.

Date & Event Name
February 3: Couples Support Group - Glenview

5: Acupuncture, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights

6: Making Embryos at River North: The Day by Day Journey

7: Cracking the Door to Adoption - Glenview

8: Nutrition and Underlying Causes of Infertility, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights

10: Couples Support Group - Glenview

Couples Massage, Pulling Down the Moon - Chicago

15: Yoga Date Night, Pulling Down the Moon - Chicago

16: Yoga for Fertility, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights

21: Egg Donation: Does it Make Sense for You? - Chicago

23: Nutrition and Underlying Causes of Infertility - PDTM - Chicago

24: Couples Support Group - Glenview

27: Acupuncture, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights


We continue to support your fertility journey by offering a selection of  complimentary patient education seminars, holistic healing seminars, and support groups. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (877) 324-4483.

Patient Testimonial: Amazing FCI Nurses

FCI Remembers Dr. Kevin Lederer

With great sadness, the Fertility Centers of Illinois family would like to share the loss of our beloved colleague, Dr. Kevin Lederer.

Dr. Lederer dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in women’s health and reproductive medicine, and he has left an indelible impression on the countless lives that he has touched.  As President and Managing Partner of FCI, Dr. Lederer collaborated with our medical team to establish a patient-centered standard of quality care that has served to define our medical practice to this day.

Dr. Lederer was passionate in his efforts to help patients overcome the hurdles of infertility and achieve their family-building dreams.  He was an inspiration to all with his commitment to patients and compassion for others.  He will always be remembered for his larger-than-life presence and robust personality. His booming laughter will continue to echo through our halls for years to come.

Kevin J. Lederer, MD Tribute

Happy 2013!

All of us here at the Fertility Centers of Illinois would like to wish everyone a happy & healthy 2013!

This year can be anything you make it - all you have to do is take that first step and the future is yours. Sure, that first step may be a little difficult to take, but you can do it!

Make your 2013 something to remember - and if growing your family is something you'd like to pursue this year, please visit our WEBSITE to fill out our online consultation form. You can also give us a call at 877.324.4483 to directly speak with our FCI fertility counselors today.

We're here for you in 2013 and beyond!

Happy New Year!
The FCI Family