Vladimir Troche, M.D.
Medical and Laboratory Director
Clinical Consultant
Dr. Troche is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist offering fertility treatment in the greater Phoenix area, Arizona. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii and his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Troche is one of the countries highly-respected fertility expert in the medical community. His great skill in the fertility field and wonderful bedside manner earned him the excellent reputation he has today. 5,000 Valley physicians and colleagues recently nominated Dr. Troche "Top Doctor 2009" as one of the "Best of the Valley" (published in the Phoenix Magazine March 2009).
Prior to moving to the greater Phoenix area in the fall of 1992, Dr. Troche was an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the R. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland and Chief of the Reproductive Endocrine Service at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He has conducted research and is published in the area of growth factors in the human endometrium, in particular, Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) and its receptor. Dr. Troche has a special bond with the United States Armed Forces and offers a Military Discounts for IVF Treatments. More information here.
Dr. Troche is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the Maricopa County Medical Society, and the Phoenix Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.
Dr. Troche is happily married and has two wonderful daughters. In his time off he can be found road cycling or enjoying the beautiful outdoors with his family
Curriculum Vitae
Board Certifications:
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1981.
- Diplomate, The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1987. Recertification, 1997.
- Diplomate, The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, 1992. Recertification, 1997.
Licensures
- The Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Maryland, June 1988.
- The Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, May 1991.
Professional Society Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Phoenix Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- Arizona Reproductive Society - Founder and Past President (2004 and 2005)
- The American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- The Society for Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility
- The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
- The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
- The American Medical Association
Education
MD University of Puerto Rico 1976 - 1980
School of Medicine
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
BS University of Puerto Rico 1973 - 1976
Natural Sciences Campus
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Postgraduate Training
Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1980 - 1981
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1981 - 1984
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology 1988 - 1990
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
Professional Positions
Assistant Chief 1984 - 1987
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, USA
Meddac Bremerhaven, West Germany
Staff Obstetrician - Gynecologist 1987 - 1988
Darnall Army Community Hospital
Fort Hood, Texas
Chief Benign Gynecology Service 1990 - 1991
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
Chief Reproductive Endocrinology Service 1991 - 1992
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
Medical Director
West Valley Fertility Center 1992 - Present
Glendale, Arizona
Chairman 1993 - 1994
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arrowhead Community Hospital
Glendale, Arizona
Medical Director, Women's Health Center 1997- 1999
Arrowhead Community Hospital
Glendale, Arizona
Teaching Appointments
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1990 - 1992
F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland
Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1989 - 1990
F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland
Publications
V Troche, E Hernandez: Neoplasia Arising in Dysgenetic Gonads.
Abstracts 23rd Annual Meeting Armed Forces District of the American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, P. 163, 1984.
V Troche, E Hernandez: Neoplasia Arising in Dysgenetic
Gonads.
Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 41: 74, 1986.
V Troche, D M O'Connor and R P Schaudies: Expression of Human
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor in the Endometrium During the
Menstrual Cycle.
Abstracts 38th Annual Meeting of The Society for
Gynecologic Investigation, P. 300, 1991.
V Troche, D M O'Connor and R P Schaudies: Expression of Human
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor in the Endometrium During the
Menstrual Cycle.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
165: 1499, 1991.
J Gililland, Y Tseng, V Troche, S Lahiri and L Wartofsky: Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Receptors in Human Endometrial Stromal Cells. Abstracts 73rd Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society, P. 195, 1991.
J Gililland, Y Tseng, V Troche, S Lahiri and L Wartofsky: Atrial Natriuretic
Peptide Receptors in Human Endometrial Stromal Cells.
The Journal of
Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 75: 547,1992.
V Troche and R P Schaudies: Hormonal Control of Endometrial Epidermal
Growth Factor and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor.
In Steroid Hormones
and Uterine Bleeding, N Alexander and C d'Arcangues editors. AAAS Press,
p. 277, 1992.
Last updated:
September 2, 2009
Reviewed by Dr. Vladimir Troche and his medical staff