
Francis Polansky
MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
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About
Dr. Francis (Frank) Polansky is a reproductive endocrinologist and the founding physician of Bay IVF in Palo Alto, California. He received his medical diploma from Charles University in Prague in 1978, completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, and finished his reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Stanford University in 1985, the same year he helped start Stanford's IVF program. He became board certified in obstetrics and gynecology in 1986 and earned REI subspecialty certification in 1988. In 1987 he opened Nova IVF, which moved to Palo Alto in 1991 and took the Bay IVF name in 2011. At the practice he personally manages each patient's ovarian stimulation and performs ultrasounds, egg retrievals and embryo transfers.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Charles University, Prague
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Stanford University
Certifications
- –Board Certified, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- –Board Certified, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
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- CCRM San Francisco, Bay Area Center for Reproductive Medicine, LLC (BACRM)Menlo Park, CA
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Before Your Consultation
- What Is IVF? A Complete Beginner's Guide
- The IVF Process Step by Step: What to Expect at Every Stage
- How Much Does IVF Cost in 2025? A Complete Breakdown
- Does Insurance Cover IVF? A State-by-State Guide for 2025
