My Journey to Becoming a Fertility Doctor: Dr. Merhi’s Story

You know that feeling when you leave your home to come to another country? Growing up in Lebanon, a country full of history and resilience, I learned early on about perseverance and the power of hope—lessons that would shape my future. My father, a poet and economist, taught me the importance of storytelling and understanding the human condition, while my mother’s nurturing spirit showed me the importance of compassion and care and she always reminds me that “the secret ingredient is LOVE.”

Have you ever had a family member who empowered you? As I watched my sisters—two of whom became doctors and moved to the United States—navigate their own paths, I saw how strength and resilience can transform lives. Their journeys inspired me to dedicate my life to making a real difference in the struggles that many women and couples face, especially those battling infertility.

Imagine if all your career path changed in a heartbeat! When I moved to the U.S. for medical training, I initially envisioned helping women through complex diagnoses in gynecologic oncology. But as I grew closer to my patients, I felt their emotional pain—hope mixed with despair, the heartbreak of failed treatments, and the longing for a family that seemed just out of reach. I realized that what they needed most was not just medical expertise but a beacon of hope—someone who could understand their fears, their heartbreak, and their unwavering desire to become mothers and fathers.

That realization led me to reproductive endocrinology. I found my calling in helping women and couples who felt their dreams of parenthood slipping away, offering them hope, support, and the chance to create a family. Every patient I meet has their own story of hope, disappointment, and resilience—stories that inspire me to push boundaries and pioneer new treatments, like ovarian rejuvenation, scientifically proven to restore ovarian function and give women a second chance.

Opening Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) during the challenging times of the pandemic was a bold step. My vision was to create a space where every woman feels seen, heard, and empowered—where personalized care and innovative treatments give new hope to those who’ve been told they can’t conceive. I understand the emotional weight of infertility, the sleepless nights, the tears of frustration, and the deep yearning for a family. That’s why I am committed to walking this journey with my patients, turning their dreams into reality, one family at a time.

Imagine if every success story at work is a testament to hope reignited… Every family created reminds me why I do what I do: to help women and couples find joy, fulfillment, and the miracle of motherhood. Because I believe that no matter how lost hope may seem, everyone deserves a chance to experience the wonder of becoming a parent—and I am honored to be part of their journey.

Why RFC?

Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) is the first non-conventional IVF Center in the U.S., founded by world-renowned Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist Dr. Zaher Merhi. RFC’s success rates of 59% surpasses national averages of 43% with tailored treatments for every patients especially those with low AMH, high FSH, PCOS, or those who are poor responders to conventional IVF. Since 2020, RFC has helped over 25,000 patients and been reporting highest success rates yearly in the country with a 68% success rate for IVF with PGT and 69% for women under 35. Emphasis on affordability and personalized care is our main mission.

Dr Merhi is one of the few Reproductive Immunologists in the country. He has been featured in Forbes, New York Times, and other top media outlets, has helped the oldest woman in the USA get pregnant using her own eggs at age 51 by IVF. RFC has helped the highest number of women in their early 50’s and late 40’s get pregnant using their own eggs by IVF.

Although Dr. Merhi has served Manhattan residents as an award-winning Fertility expert for Two Decades, he has seen the shift in demands from his patients for excellent fertility centers (using non-conventional treatments) outside of the major cities. This is why he opened new RFC locations in Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester & Brooklyn. Additionally, RFC has 3 fully equipped CAP-accredited embryology labs in Manhattan, Connecticut and Long Island.