Hi, i’m Cindy M.P. Duke, known as Dr. Cindy or Dr. Duke - America’s only dual Fertility Doctor & Virologist!
The Planet’s only Fertility Doctor/GynOb & ImmunoVirologist
🔁Founder & CEO of Nevada Fertility Institute
🔁Peptide & Hormone Therapy Expert
🔁Patent Holder
🔁Proud 🇹🇹🇺🇸🇷🇼 citizen
🔁Cheerleader for Women & Girls in Science (STEAM) I am a highly accomplished Johns Hopkins & Yale trained board certified physician, scientist, entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster, keynote speaker, philanthropist and content creator. People hire me to speak, educate and write about reproductive health conditions and fertility, how to prevent & mitigate the spread of COVID-19 infection in the workplace, how & why COVID-19 vaccines work, why humans need vaccines, how to create globally inclusive workplaces, how healthcare professionals can use social media to grow their personal or business brand and, preparing for the golden years: the menopause transition and beyond! The Physician Founder and Medical Director of the Nevada Fertility Institute (NFI) in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, I am an award winning medical influencer with a very engaged social media presence and monthly audience reach of over 250 thousand, across multiple platforms. As a NIH research grantee, institute of medicine award-winning virologist and published author of numerous scientific papers, reviews and textbook chapters, I am a regular writer on Medium, including the Startup, and have been featured in popular media and publications such as Propublica, USA Today, BBC News, Forbes, Refinery29, Glamour, Parents, Elite Daily, Parade, Insider, Business Insider, Healthline, Martin Unfiltered, and CCN TV6, amongst others. I am a very effective communicator with a dynamic personality & outstanding people skills. As a speaker for your event, you can expect me to present thoroughly researched and evidence-based information that is delivered in an easy to follow and engaging format for audiences from all backgrounds. I am also a Telemedicine Expert who started a virtual women’s health Clinic in the Caribbean, to deliver Comprehensive Women’s Healthcare via HIPAA compliant technology. I consistently work well with teams across disciplines. My engaging personality & charismatic presence is evident in my talks and as a Black Immigrant Woman Entrepreneur, Medical Influencer, Subject Matter Expert and Advisor, I am able to bring a diverse and experienced perspective to any board or organization. The current Leader of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SOPE), I serve as Medical Advisor for Proov by MFB, Scientific Advisor for ConfirmD by Buddy Cheque and on the Women’s Health Advisory Council of Healthywomen.org. Visit https//:www.drcindyduke.com/influencer to learn more about me and view my media kit.
03/09/2026
Today is International Women’s Day. ♀️
It’s a moment to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It’s also a reminder of the progress that has been made and the work that still continues.
Women have played a critical role in advancing medicine, public health, science, and education. At the same time, women’s health has historically been understudied in many areas of medicine. That’s why continued research, access to care, and thoughtful, evidence-based healthcare remain so important.
Supporting women’s health supports families, communities, and future generations.
03/08/2026
Very true …
🤰🏾 Bozoma Saint John is clapping back at critics questioning her decision to pursue motherhood at 49 while documenting her fertility journey with fiancé Keely Watson. The RHOBH star says people online don’t understand her body or relationship, adding that conversations around fertility struggles deserve more honesty and compassion
03/06/2026
A Doctor. An Investigator. An Educator. An Inventor. An Innovator.
And one of the greatest honors … helping my fellow human beings build their family! Yep, that’s me! Happy Friday! 😉
03/04/2026
This inquest is a sad reminder to seek care if bitten (rabies and other zoonotic infections) or scratched or injured by a sharp object (tetanus) while traveling.
Have a low threshold for requesting a rabies shot, tetanus shots and/or anti venom ASAP including evacuating to a larger medical facility to obtain it/them. Most of these are safe to take even when pregnant and can save your pregnancy (and you)!
03/03/2026
Happy Women’s History Month! 👩🏾⚕️💛
Reproductive medicine exists as it does today because women insisted on studying women’s health more deeply including looking at our health from a whole body perspective. They questioned outdated assumptions. They pushed research forward. They built laboratories, led trials, trained surgeons, and expanded what was possible for future families.
Here at Nevada Fertility Institute, that history is not distant … it’s the core of our practice philosophy! It shapes the way care is delivered every day. It shapes how data is interpreted, how options are explained, and how decisions are made with both rigor and respect.
Around the world, women continue to influence science, policy, education, and community in ways that will ripple for generations. Progress in fertility care is part of that broader story.
This month honors the women who paved the way and those who continue to move it forward with intelligence, resilience, and intention.
And yes, these are the faces of the women of Nevada Fertility Institute. The women whose hands, minds, and commitment help shape futures every single day. 😉
02/27/2026
Happy 9-Year Work Anniversary to a real one: our Lead Coordinator and Patient Care Concierge, Stephanie!
We remain grateful for you!
02/26/2026
This gown carries more than a title.
It carries the years when my life revolved around exams, call rooms, and missing celebrations because someone else’s emergency came first. It carries the moments I was the only Black woman in the room and had to decide, quietly, that I belonged there anyway.
Reproductive endocrinology isn’t abstract to me. It’s sitting with couples after another negative test. It’s explaining options when time feels like it’s running out. It’s walking into the OR knowing that what we do today could become someone’s child.
There is no autopilot in this work. Every decision matters. Every detail counts.
Medicine took a lot from me. Sleep. Simplicity. Sometimes certainty.
But when I see a heartbeat on that screen for the first time, or get a photo of a baby months later, I remember exactly why I stayed.
I didn’t choose the easy path. I chose the meaningful one. And yes, I would choose it again.
03/18/2025
🚹 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬! 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐭! 💡
Did you know that in 50% of all infertility cases, the male partner (the s***m-producing partner) plays a role? Yet, conversations around fertility often focus only on women—and that needs to change!
One major difference between egg health and s***m health is that while women are born with all their eggs, men continuously produce s***m in 70-day cycles. This means that with the right lifestyle changes, we can significantly improve s***m quality—boosting fertility outcomes and even reducing miscarriage risks!
🔬 What does this mean?
If we make positive changes today, we can see healthier s***m in just a few months, increasing the chances of conception and supporting a healthier pregnancy!
My Saturday feels! Every time that we get the opportunity to meet , he shows nothing but love and appreciation!
We were fans long before meeting him and his genuine heartfelt welcomes never get old!
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03/16/2025
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲? I love dressing up but I hate to go shopping!
So, I relied on my mom’s eye for style and she would shop for me … head to toe including jewelry! Best deal ever!
Now that she’s passed, my brother has taken it upon himself to style me.
I think he’s doing a great job … The difference now is he makes me come along for the shopping!
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03/15/2025
Were you born with Te**es?
Are YOU hoping to add biological children to your family?
If you answered yes, your s***m health matters more than you think!
Many assume that a “normal” s***m count means they’re in the clear, but in reality, male sub-fertility is common—and factors like testosterone therapy, anabolic steroids, DHEA, and even some over-the-counter supplements can shut down s***m production. If fatherhood is in your future, it’s time to rethink these choices and explore fertility-friendly alternatives.
Check out this important video from Nevada Fertility Institute to learn what really impacts s***m health and how to optimize your chances of conception!
03/14/2025
21 years. That’s how many years of education that it took after high school graduation to completing my training and launching Nevada Fertility Institute in November 2016. It has been a journey of dedication, resilience, and purpose—one I pursued with passion since I was 8 years old.
Did I envision this exact path? No. But every day, I am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love, to serve, and to innovate. I carry the lessons, the dreams, and the unwavering belief my mom had in me, and I hope she continues to be proud.
To every patient, colleague, and supporter—thank you for your trust. The work continues. 💛
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Cindy M.P. Duke, known as Dr. Cindy or Dr. Duke, is a Caribbean Born and Raised woman who is a Johns Hopkins and Yale trained Physician Scientist, Author and Entrepreneur.
Board Certified in Gynecology and Obstetrics, as well as Fellowship trained in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Dr. Cindy is the Physician Founder, Medical Director and Lab Director of the Nevada Fertility Institute in Sunny Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She is also a Ph.D. trained and award winning Microbiologist, Immunologist and Virologist whose research interests have centered on the interplay of viruses with the human immune system. Dr. Cindy is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine where she plays a role in Resident and Medical Student Education. Her current Research efforts have focused on the intersection of Healthcare delivery with technology and how that can be used to close gaps in accessing medical care.
Dr. Cindy is a very effective communicator with a dynamic personality and outstanding people skills. While continuing to serve as the practicing Physician and Director of the highly acclaimed Nevada Fertility Institute, Dr. Cindy is also an International Telemedicine Expert who worked to start a virtual Women’s Health Clinic in the Caribbean, in early 2016. That clinic now delivers Comprehensive Women’s Healthcare via HIPAA compliant technology that is integrated with local pharmacies and laboratories in the Caribbean.
Dr. Cindy consistently works well with teams across specialties/disciplines. Her engaging personality and charismatic presence is evident in her motivational talks. Dr. Duke is a Medical and Social Media Influencer and Subject Matter Expert, who is also a published author of numerous scientific papers, reviews, textbook chapters, news articles and blogs.
As a Physician Executive, Dr. Cindy is the newly named Leader of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. She has also served on a number of hospital boards and more recently, Dr. Cindy has joined the Women’s Health Advisory Council (WHAC) for Healthywomen.org and is a serving member of the Executive Committee for the “Light the Night” fundraising event of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Dr. Cindy has been and continues to be, the beneficiary of many outstanding mentors/role models throughout her career. As a result, outside of her clinical work and research, Dr. Cindy understands the value of giving back to her community which she views as the global village. One facet of Dr. Cindy’s extracurricular work includes outreach to women and girls to encourage/foster their continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Dr. Cindy is the Host and Producer of the ‘Girl Powered Success & Survival International’ (aka GriPSSI) Podcast. This podcast is aimed at highlighting the work and dynamic career paths of women and girls around the globe! You can find and subscribe to the GriPSSI podcast on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and Google Play! Dr. Cindy is also the Producer of a number of informative online programs aimed at debunking myths surrounding Fertility/Infertility amongst Men and Women in the Diaspora! She is also actively creating and curating information about Coronavirus/COVID-19 for the general public.
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Education:
Bishop’s High School, Tobago, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Bachelor of Science: City College of New York, City University of New York
MD: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY
MS: Microbiology & Immunology with focus in Virology, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY
PhD: Microbiology & Immunology with focus in Virology, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY
