Laura CooneyMD

  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Laura G. Cooney, MD

About

Laura Cooney, MD, is reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at UW Health and an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in fertility issues and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Helping patients become pregnant is at the core of Dr. Cooney’s practice. She helps people who are having difficulty conceiving do so successfully through artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), cryopreservation (freezing sperm or embryos for future use) and third-party reproduction (using donor eggs and/or sperm).

She has a strong focus on providing all aspects of care to patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) including her current research which focuses on advancing PCOS understanding and treatment.

Outside of work, Dr. Cooney loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys Wisconsin’s lakes and the abundant opportunities for camping, skiing and hiking.

Languages spoken
  • English
University affiliation
More about Laura Cooney
Polycystic ovary syndrome: What is it and how can it affect fertility?

Madison, Wis. — By the time a patient comes to Dr. Laura Cooney, she may have been suffering from ailments like irregular periods or unwanted hair growth for years, without realizing they're actually symptoms of a larger disorder or that there's anything she could do about it.

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Education & credentials

Board certifications
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Medical School
  • Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Fellowships

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residencies
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Areas of expertise