Meet Our Physicians

Dr. Beltsos is the Medical Director of FCI"s River North IVF Center in Chicago, IL.  She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Loyola University, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Currently, she is Clinical Assistant Professor and Educational REI Division Director for the Illinois Masonic Medical Center and the Lutheran General Hospital OB/GYN Residency Programs. Dr. Beltsos is the FCI Clinical Research Divisional Director and participates in a number of research projects & scientific publications. She has received numerous awards in teaching and has been honored as ‘top doctor’ from Castle Connelly for several years.

Dr. Feinberg is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and board-eligible in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.  She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, and completed a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health.  During residency and fellowship, Dr. Feinberg was given numerous awards for clinical research and she has published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.  Additionally, Dr. Feinberg serves as a reviewer for Fertility and Sterility, one of the most widely read journals by Reproductive Endocrinologists.  Dr. Feinberg has been recognized by her peers and patients as being an exceptionally compassionate physician and she takes great pride in providing outstanding, personalized care to each individual and couple.

Dr. Jacobs completed medical school and OB/GYN residency at Northwestern University then completed a two-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology/ infertility at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, in 1988. Since 1995, he has been the Section Head: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Jacobs has authored numerous articles for journals, books, and newspapers.  He has been honored as ‘top doctor’ by Castle Connelly in all of its editions of America’s Top Doctors and Chicago’s Top

Dr. Kaplan completed both his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and a two-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility in Chicago. He has numerous published articles and has presented topics, nationally and internationally in the field of assisted reproductive technology.He has been honored since 1999 by Castle Connelly on the list of "Best Doctors" in Chicago and America.  Dr. Kaplan's passion and specialization involve the technologies related to IVF including thrid party reproduction.  Dr. Kaplan has one of the largest and most successful practices worldwide.

Dr. Lederer served his residency at New York Medical College, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of Manhattan in New York City. He finished a two-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and then became Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Connecticut. He is board-certified. Dr. Lederer has been a physician at FCI since 1995. His major research interest include,  difficult IVF stimulations, optimization of IVF success rates, and oocyte donation. He is dedicated to providing compassionate care and helping patients make the best decisions regarding treatment options.

Dr. Lifchez completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Following his residency, he completed a two-year preceptorship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Institute of Reproductive Medicine in Chicago.  Dr. Lifchez is one of the founders of FCI, seving many years as the managing partner.  He currently serves as Medical Director of FCI's Center for Collaborative Reproduction.  Having relinquished many of his administrative responsibilities, he now enjoys spending more time giving his patients the individual attention he believes they deserve.  Dr. Lifchez’s special interests include Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Collaborative Reproduction through IVF. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and is widely published in the field of reproductive medicine.

Dr. Marut is the Medical Director of FCI’s IVF Center in Highland Park, IL. After graduating from Boston College and the Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Marut served his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco, and subsequently completed a two-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Following his board certification in reproductive endocrinology, he was appointed Director of IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL, and later at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.  Dr. Marut has been honored annually by numerous consumer groups and has authored many scientific publications. His clinical and research interests include IVF in the high-risk, older, and poor prognosis female population, pregnancy loss, and preimplantation genetics.

Dr. Rapisarda completed both his residency in obstetrics and gynecology, and a two-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL. He then became Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Rapisarda’s work has been published in academic journals and presented at national meetings. At the completion of his fellowship, he received the Young Investigator Award from the Chicago Association of Reproductive Endocrinologists. His professional interests include assisted reproductive technology, evaluation, and treatment of menstrual disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and recurrent miscarriages.  Dr. Rapisarda is highly regarded for his ability to listen to and understand patients' needs; he is dedicated to providing superior patient care expressed in a compassionate manner.

Dr. Christopher Sipe is board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and board-eligible in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. He completed his residency training at Northwestern University, where received numerous awards for excellence in laparoscopic surgery. Following residency, Dr. Sipe started a successful OB/GYN practice and was chosen by Consumers’  Research Council of America as one of “America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists.” He completed Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of Iowa. Dr. Sipe is well published and has presented at both national and international forums focusing on improving a couple's fertility. His clinical expertise encompasses infertility, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Dr. Sipe’s warm, engaging personality has been praised by patients, as has his excellence in personalized patient care.

Dr. Uhler is board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at University of California, Los Angeles. Most recently, Dr. Uhler was Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology on the faculty at Loyola University School of Medicine. Her research interests and scientific publications focus on the evaluation and treatment of female and male infertility.