Dr. Nataki Douglas

Nataki Douglas MD, PhD is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist in New York City, and a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Douglas earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and completed her MD and PhD at Yale School of Medicine. She relocated to New York City in 2002, where she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Columbia University Medical Center.

As a physician-scientist with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Douglas integrates basic, translational, and clinical research into comprehensive patient care. Her NIH-funded research explores the critical role of the endometrium, or lining of the uterus, in embryo implantation and pregnancy. She is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the prestigious American Society for Clinical Investigation.

Deeply committed to equitable access in reproductive healthcare, Dr. Douglas is a trusted advocate for individuals and couples seeking fertility preservation and infertility treatment. She is consistently recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine, honors she has received annually since 2019. Dr. Douglas is widely respected for fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where all patients feel seen, heard, and supported.