Amanda N. Kallen, MD

When treating patients, Amanda N. Kallen, MD, likes to think of her own family and the type of medical care her loved ones have needed and might require in the future. “The medical system can be overwhelming and impersonal,” says Dr. Kallen, a Yale Medicine obstetrician-gynecologist. “Having spent time navigating it with my own family, I can empathize with how this can feel.”A smile, a hug or a handshake from a happy patient is the best reward Dr. Kallen, who specializes in reproductive endocrinologist and fertility treatment, says she could imagine. “I love meeting my patients, hearing their unique stories and feeling like I’ve been able to offer them something that makes their lives easier or more comfortable, or that brings joy to them and their families.”Dr. Kallen has a special interest in fertility preservation for children and adolescents with cancer. Another focus is heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescents. She also treats uterine anomalies. She is an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Kallen is also highly active with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), currently serving on the executive board as the national Junior Fellow Congress Advisory Council Chair.