Infertility Specialist -
Marcelo J. Barrionuevo, M.D.
Marcelo J. Barrionuevo, M.D., Infertility Specialist
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Marcelo J. Barrionuevo, M.D., is subspecialty certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, is published in his field, and has over 15 years' experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. He joined IVF Florida Reproductive Associates in July 1998 and became a partner in the practice in 2005.
Doctor Barrionuevo received his medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires, School of Medicine in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of South Florida, College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida.
Before joining our South Florida area practice as an infertility specialist, Marcelo J. Barrionuevo, M.D., was on the faculty at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He served as the President of the Fort Lauderdale Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, as well as President of The Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Currently he is a Voluntary Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and The Gynecology Residency Program Site Director in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Honors and Awards
- Special Excellence in Endoscopy Award; Sinai Hospital, Detroit Michigan
- Joseph H. Wahlers Award for the 1995 Sinai Hospital Resident that demonstrated the qualities of kindness, empathy and emotional support to patients
- Best Scientific Paper Presentation, Sinai Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Board Certified; Obstetrics and Gynecology - 2000
- Board Certified; Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - 2004
Select Publications
Ory SJ, Barrionuevo MJ: The differential diagnosis of female infertility. In Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 3rd Edition. Becker KL, (ed.). Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Company, Pg. 1015-22, 2001 Nitric oxide (NO) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in follicular fluid and their correlation with fertilization and embryo cleavage. AJRI 2000, 44(359-364
Electroejaculation and assisted reproductive techniques for anejaculatory infertility. Our Seven Year Experience. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of International Medical Society of Paraplegia. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1999
The Use of Albunex in Transvaginal Selective Tubal Catheterization, Recannulation and Ultrasonographic Confirmation of Patency in Patients with Interstitial Fallopian Tube Obstruction (IFTO). ASRM Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, Oct 1997.
"Follicular Fluid Nitric Oxide Level and Its Impact on Oocyte Potential". Poster presentation at the SGI Meeting in San Diego, CA, March 1997. Assisted Reproduction Reviews, 1997, Vol.7, No. 4 165-167
Memberships and Positions
Marcelo J. Barrionuevo, M.D., maintains active membership in a number of professional societies. These positions and associations help him to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in reproductive technology and contribute his expertise as an infertility specialist to these organizations and other physicians in the field.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- ACOG District IV, Florida Section Representative for Broward County, 2007 - Present
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Florida Obstetrics and Gynecology Society
- FOGS Advisory Board to ACOG Florida Section; 2007 - Present
- Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- President, 2007-2008
- Vice-President, 2006-2007
- Fort Lauderdale Obstetrics and Gynecology Society
- President, 2004-2008
- Memorial Healthcare System
- OB/GYN Continued Medical Education Committee, Director, 2004 - Present
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Consultant, 2006 - Present
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy
- American College of Physicians
- American Medical Association
- Endocrine Society
- Pan American Medical Association of Central Florida
Education
Marcelo J. Barrionuevo, M.D., completed a combined undergraduate/medical school program at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. In 1989, he entered a residency in the Department of Internal Medicine at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Michigan; after which he completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Following the completion of his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of South Florida, College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, he served on the faculty at that institution. During his tenure he directed the Pediatric and Adolescent Reproductive Gynecology Interdisciplinary Unit, as well as served as coordinator of the International Exchange Program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida, College of Medicine.
Areas of Expertise/Interest
Marcelo J. Barrionuevo, M.D., is experienced in all areas of assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), superovulation, intrauterine inseminations, as well as advanced endoscopic surgery, microsurgical tubal anastomosis, treatment of ectopic pregnancy, treatment of pelvic endometriosis and pelvic adhesions, removal of uterine myomas with uterine preservation, and repair of developmental anomalies. Clinical interests include diagnosis and treatment of primary and secondary infertility, recurrent miscarriages, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and hormone replacement therapy.
Hospital Affiliations:
- Northwest Medical Center
- Memorial Health System
- Memorial Regional Hospital
- Memorial Hospital West
- Memorial Hospital Miramar
- Baptist Health System
- Cleveland Clinic Florida

