Dr. Nidhee M. Sachdev, MD, co-founder, is a dual board-certified and highly skilled fertility specialist in Orange County, known for her superb bedside manner and commitment to patient education during the fertility process. Dr. Sachdev is highly regarded, having a reputation for her compassionate and honest approach while implementing up to date data driven treatment protocols. Dr. Sachdev has helped numerous of individuals and couples achieve their dreams of parenthood.
Dr. Sachdev earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of California, San Diego, and her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she served as Academic Chief Resident. She then pursued a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the NYU Langone Fertility Center, conducting groundbreaking research in preimplantation genetic screening (PGS).
Education & Training
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego – Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Medical School: University of California, Irvine – Doctor of Medicine
Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Chicago Medical Center
Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, New York University Fertility Center
Dr. Sachdev has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, focusing on embryonic mosaicism, miscarriage chromosome testing, and the impact of paternal age on IVF outcomes. Her research has been presented at esteemed conferences such as the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), where she has delivered oral and poster presentations on emerging fertility advancements.
She is an active member of professional societies, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS). Additionally, she mentors aspiring physicians through the UC Irvine School of Medicine Mentorship Program.
Dr. Sachdev approaches patient care with empathy and a commitment to personalized treatment plans. She translates complex fertility science into clear, actionable steps, ensuring that every patient feels informed and supported throughout their journey. Recognizing that fertility care extends beyond medical procedures, she fosters lasting relationships with her patients, providing both medical expertise and emotional guidance.
With extensive training, research expertise, and a compassionate approach, Dr. Sachdev is dedicated to advancing reproductive medicine and improving patient outcomes. Her unwavering dedication continues to transform lives and redefine possibilities in fertility treatment.
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Sachdev N, McCulloh D, Kramer Y, Keefe D, Grifo J. The reproducibility of trophectoderm biopsies in euploid, aneuploid, and mosaic embryos using independently verified next-generation sequencing (NGS): a pilot study. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2020; 37(3):559-571.
Sachdev N, Maxwell S, Besser A, Grifo J. Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Embryonic Mosaicism. Fertil Steril. 2017; 107(1):6-11.
Tiegs A, Sachdev N, Grifo J, McCulloh D, Licciardi F. Paternal Age is Not Associated With Pregnancy Outcomes After Single Thawed Euploid Blastocyst Transfer. Reprod Sci. 2017; 24(9):1319-1324.
Mathur N, Triplett L, Stephenson M. Miscarriage chromosome testing: Utility of comparative genomic hybridization with reflex microsatellite analysis in preserved miscarriage tissue. Fertil Steril. 2014; 101(5):1349-1352.
Conference Presentations:
The Rate of Mosaic Embryos from Donor Eggs Detected by NGS Varies by IVF Laboratory. ASRM 2016, Salt Lake City, UT.
Does Laser Zona Breaching of Warmed Blastocysts Improve Hatching Rates? ASRM 2015, Baltimore, MD.
Why Does a Euploid Embryo Fail to Implant? Lessons from Second Transfers. ASRM 2016, Salt Lake City, UT.
Awards and Honors:
Teaching Awards: NYU Langone School of Medicine (2016-2017); University of Chicago Medical Center (2010-2012).
Golden Apple Teaching Award: University of Chicago (2010-2011).
Dr. Sachdev herself is truly exceptional. She is patient, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping her patients grow their families. She took the time to walk us through the entire testing process, explain all of our options, and help us understand what to expect. Even though we ended up getting pregnant naturally before beginning our first treatment cycle, Dr. Sachdev continued to support us, offering early guidance and helpful referrals to ensure we were set up for success in our next steps.
We can’t recommend Dr. Sachdev highly enough to anyone considering fertility support.
