Harold C. Chotiner, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Greater Nevada Women's Group
Professional History
Postgraduate Training
Honor Societies
Professional Society Memberships
Past Positions
Scott-White Committees
Current Positions
Committees
Peer Reviews
Publications
Harold C. Chotiner, M.D. is board certified and has been practicing in the Reno/Sparks area since 1984. He graduated from medical school Magna Cum Laude and did a fellowship in infertility and reproductive medicine. He therefore has a special interest and expertise in infertility, besides his love of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was an Associate Professor at Texas A&M Medical School and head of the Division of Reproductive Medicine at Scott and White Clinic in Texas. He is an elected member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He is dedicated to his patients and to providing care at the highest standard of excellence.
Personal History
Harold Charles Chotiner, M.D.
Born: New York.
Professional History
College:
Alfred University. Alfred, New York, B.A. Cum Laude
Medical School:
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, M.D. Magna Cum Laude
Postgraduate Training:
Internship:
Straight Medicine – Director Louis Welt, M.D.
North Carolina Memorial Hospital,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514
Residency:
Obstetrics and Gynecology – Director: Charles Hendricks, M.D.
North Carolina Memorial Hospital Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514
Fellowship:
Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital under Dr. A. Rakoff and Dr. A. Goldfarb,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licensure:
North Carolina, – Inactive
New Jersey, – Inactive
Texas, – Inactive
California, – Inactive
Nevada, 1984 – Active
Diplomat:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Honor Societies:
Eta Mu Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha
Professional Society Memberships:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American Fertility Society
Society of Reproductive Surgeons
Past Positions:
Staff Physician and Chief
Reproductive Endocrinology
Division of OB/GYN, Scott and White Clinic
Director, Division of Gynecology, Scott and White Clinic
Associate Professor, Texas A&M Medical School
Partner – Reno Women’s Clinic,
Northern Nevada Fertility Clinic,
January 1984 – June 30, 1987
Scott-White Committees:
Scott and White Clinic and Hospital
Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee
Appointment Committee
Assistant Curriculum Coordinator
Third Year OB/GYN Clerkship
Fourth Year OB/GYN Clerkship Course Director
Chairman Medical Record Committee
Current Positions:
Harold C. Chotiner, M.D.
Greater Nevada Women’s Group
Limited, Corporation – Owner
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Nevada – Reno
School of Medicine
1984 through the present
Teaching second to fourth year
Medical Students year round
Chairman, Maternal Child Division
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center – 1993 through the present
Committees:
Maternal Child Division Committee
Executive Committee
Pharmacy Committee
Quality Utilization Committee
Saint Mary’s Hospital – Reno
Peer Reviews:
Consultant for Medical Review
Institute of America, Incorporated
Nevada State Medical/Legal Screening Panel
Publications:
Shaftan, G.W., Chotiner, H.C., Herbsman, H., Powers, J.C.: “Furthers Studies on the Stimulation of Uresis by THAM During Induced Hypotension”, Surgery, 64:995-998, November 1968.
Chotiner, H.C., Piver, M.S.: “Monilla Septicemia Associated with Hyperalimentation”, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 38:896-898. December 1971.
Chotiner, H.C.C et al, “Lactose and Casing Contents of Nonpuerpal Breast Secretions”,
Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 22:267, May 1979
Chotiner, H., Harrison, W.: “Primary Amenorrhea", presented at the District VII A.C.O.G. Meeting, October 4-6, 1981, Kansas City, MO.
“Nonsurgical Management of Ectopic Pregnancy Associated with Severe Hyperstimulation Syndrome”, OB/GYN, 66:740, November 1985.
Sher, G., Knutzen, V.K., Stratton, C.J., Chotiner, H.C.: Possible Factors Contributing to a High Success Rate with In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer; Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of American Society of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Las Vegas, Nevada, November of 1984 (abstract).
Sher, G., Knutzen, V.K., Stratton, C.J., Chotiner, H.C.: In Vitro Sperm Capacitation and Transcervical Intrauterine Insemination for the Management of Refractory Non-Organic Infertility; Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of American Society of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Las Vegas, Nevada, November of 1984 (abstract).
Sher, G., Knutzen, V.K., Stratton, C.J., Chotiner, H.C.: Augmentation of Corpus Luteum Insufficiently Following In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer with Parental Human Chorionic Gonadotropin; Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of American Society of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Las Vegas, Nevada, November of 1984 (abstract).
Sher, G., Knutzen, V.K., Stratton, C.J., Chotiner, H.C.: Endocervical Embryo Sequestration – A Possible Cause of Failure Following In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer; Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of American Society of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Las Vegas, Nevada, November of 1984 (abstract).
Sher, G., Knutzen, V.K., Stratton, C.J., Chotiner, H.C., Montakhab, M.M.: Successful In Vitro Fertilization/Embryo Transfer in Association with a Private (Non-University Based) Practice; Third World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer, Helsinki, Finland, May 1984.
Sher, G., Knutzen, V.K., Stratton, C.J., Chotiner, H.C.: Management of Non-Organic Female Infertility by Transcervical Insemination of Sperm Capacitated In Vitro. Proceedings of the Combined Royal Fertility Society and Canadian Fertility Society Meeting, September 1984, Vancouver, Canada – Published in The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, January 1985 (abstract in press).
Sher, G., Knutzen, V.K., Stratton, C.J., Chotiner, H.C.: Factors Contributing Toward the Successful Establishment of an IVF/ET Program in Private Practice in the U.S.A., Proceedings of the Combined Royal Fertility Society and Canadian Fertility Meeting, September 1984, Vancouver, Canada – published in The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, January 1985 (abstract in press).
Sher, G., Chotiner, H.C.: “Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for In Vitro Fertilization", in Foundation of In Vitro Fertilization, edited by Fredericks, C.M. Paulson, J.D., and DeCherney, A.H., 1987.
Chotiner, H.C.: “Self Instructional Teaching Program for Health Science Consortium, Precocious Puberty”, 1979.
Charlene Knedgen, A.P.N., is a licensed Nurse Practitioner who works closely with Dr. Chotiner. She has a special interest in Adolescent Women’s Healthcare including adolescent counseling and guidance, and school/sports physicals. She is trained in Obagi Skin Care and can treat both adolescent and adult acne. She has a warm and compassionate nature and is very devoted to her patients.
Marta Gamboa is the Office Manager. She has been with the practice for over twenty years and has certifications in office management and CPT/ICD-9 Coding. She oversees a very professional staff that is committed to assisting patients with medical problems and insurance billing. Our staff takes pride in offering the best possible “Customer Service” to our patients, and goes the extra mile to assist them.
