About Us

Learn more about Dr. Couvaras and the staff you’ll be working with at IVF Phoenix.

Meet Our Team

John L. Couvaras, MD
Medical & Laboratory Director

Anne Buchanan,
Embryologist

John L. Couvaras, M.D.

Leader of the  IVF Phoenix Medical Team

Dr. Couvaras is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist who received his training in the Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center and completed his internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. He is the director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Medicine and past chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Paradise Valley Hospital. He is certified in CO2 and YAG laser surgery, operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, and microsurgical tubal and pelvic surgery. His expertise includes all aspects of female reproductive medicine and surgery.

Dr. Couvaras is committed to his work and willing to work with you to design a plan that fits your diagnosis and your desires. He speaks candidly with patients about their specific diagnosis and the treatment options that are available to them.

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Expertise: Reproductive Medicine and Surgery

• In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT)
• Superovulation
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
• Operative CO2/YAG Laser (Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy)
• Myomectomy/Metroplasty
• Microsurgical Tubal Reconstruction and Reanastomosis
• Menstrual Disorders
• Hirsutism

Educational Background

• 1976-1980 B.A. with Honors, University of Texas
• 1982-1986 M.D. University of Texas Health Science Center
• 1986-1990 Internship and Residency, Baylor College of Medicine
• 1990-1992 Reproductive Endocrinology Fellowship, University of Texas Southwest Medical Center
• 1994 Board Certified OB/GYN
• 1997 Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist

Anne Buchanan, Embryologist

Anne Buchanan, Embryologist

Anne Buchanan is a clinical embryologist at IVF Phoenix. She graduated with a Masters in Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University in 2000. Her masters research involved vitrification of equine and bovine oocytes which is where she received her initial training in IVF and ICSI. She has worked as an embryologist since 2000. Her personal interests include riding horses, equine reproduction and spending time with her family.

At IVF Phoenix, Anne is responsible for the andrology and embryology services, including micromanipulation, ICSI, and assisted hatching associated with advanced reproductive technology, as well as oocyte and embryo vitrification.