Dr. Melissa C. Yih Appointed To The Board Of The Pride Center Of Staten Island

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Melissa C. Yih (she,her,hers) has been appointed to the Board of the Pride Center of Staten Island. The Pride Center is a beacon of inclusivity and advocacy for Staten Island’s LGBTQ+ community creating programs that empower, enhance & cultivate unity.    

“We are extremely grateful to welcome our new board member, Dr. Melissa Yih. Dr. Yih brings a unique background and perspective as a visionary in healthcare, and we look forward to her expertise and guidance throughout the coming years. We’re excited to welcome her to the Pride Center of Staten Island’s Board of Directors, and I know that all of us will benefit from her leadership and expertise.”  — Carol Bullock (she/her/hers), Executive Director

Designed as a ‘brave space where people respect one another’,¹ The Pride Center’s mission mirrors IRMS’ vision of providing access to compassionate fertility care to all – no matter their gender, sexual identity, ethnicity or ability. 

A lovely soul and extremely experienced Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Yih has been advocating & creating forever families for the LGBTQ+ community for over 20 years. 

“I am thrilled and privileged to join the Board of Directors for the Pride Center of Staten Island. I look forward to working with the board to continue the good work that they do for the community. I hope my unique background in reproductive health will be an asset to the members of the Pride Center.” — Dr. Melissa C. Yih (she/her/hers)

All of us at IRMS applaud Dr. Yih on her appointment and look forward to our partnership with the Pride Center of Staten Island, their members and allied populations. 

If you are interested in booking a consultation with Dr. Yih at our Staten Island office, and/or would like to know more about IRMS and family building services for all – you can book your appointment online today or by calling us at 718.697.0255.

Sources:

¹ The Pride Center of Staten Island. Mission, Vision & Values. pridecentersi.org

Melissa C. Yih, MD, is Board Certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and has been practicing in the NJ area since 2002. Dr. Yih received her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and her medical degree from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and her clinical fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at New York-Presbyterian Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Her areas of interest include counseling patients regarding fertility preservation options.