Robert Rydze, MD, MSCI

Dr. Rydze earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry from Macalester College in Minnesota. During this time, he was a 4-year varsity member of both the Cross Country and Track Teams and remains an avid runner to this day. He returned to his home state of Iowa to complete medical school, graduating with Research Distinction, at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He next headed south to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas, where he served as administrative chief resident in his senior year of residency.

Dr. Rydze elected to continue his subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Baylor College of Medicine. During his fellowship training at Baylor he also earned his Masters in Clinical Science Investigation (MSCI). His research has focused on better understanding the factors controlling oocyte (egg) development in the ovary. He is the primary author on numerous peer reviewed publications and has even helped coauthor a book chapter on the ovary. Dr. Rydze is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In addition, he serves as a reviewer for the journal Fertility and Sterility.

Dr. Rydze, his wife, and two children are excited to return to the Midwest to be closer to family and become part of the Milwaukee community. He is also looking forward to helping couples achieve their own reproductive goals.