Our Team

John Couvaras, MD FACOG

A double board certified fertility specialist at IVF Phoenix™, leads the friendly and experienced team at IVF Phoenix™. Dr. Couvaras is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who received his training at the prestigious University of Texas Southwest Medical Center and completed his internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Dallas. He is also board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. He was the past director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Medicine and past chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Abrazo Scottsdale Hospital. Dr Couvaras served as the 2017 President of Maricopa Medical Society, and has been on the Board Member since 2013. He has also served on the board of Phoenix OBGYN Society 2014-2015. Dr Couvaras is married to his wife, Rhoda and is a proud father of his two sons, Lucas and John.

He is certified operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, and microsurgical tubal and pelvic surgery. His expertise includes all aspects of female reproductive medicine and surgery.

Dr. Couvaras is a fertility doctor who is unconditionally 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.

He is not only a board-certified Ob/Gyn but also a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist recently ranked again in the top 10% in the U.S by Castle & Connolly Medical. He and his team of fertility specialists will take the time to assess your unique situation and circumstances, and plan a course of action just for you that will maximize the chance of success. We would love to speak with you and see how we can help. If you are ready to put your infertility challenges behind you and have a baby, Call IVF Phoenix™ today. We proudly serve Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale, and the entire Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ area.

Expertise: Reproductive Medicine and Surgery

• In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – Cryo Preservation – Egg Freezing

• Poor Responder – Low AMH – Advanced Maternal Age

• Hashimoto’s & Infertility 

• Unexplained Infertility

• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

• Operative (Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy)

• Fibroids/Myomectomy/Metroplasty

• Microsurgical Tubal Reconstruction and Reanastomosis

• Menstrual Disorders, PCOS, Endometriosis. Pelvic Congestion

• Embryo Biopsy/PGS/CCS – Lab Director, CAP Inspector

Educational Background:

1976-1980 B.A. with Honors, Plan II, University of Texas in Austin
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