Hopkins & Yale Trained ObGyn, Fertility Doctor & Virologist,Founder CEO of Nevada Fertility Institute Hi, i’m Cindy M.P.
Duke, known as Dr. Cindy or Dr. Duke - America’s only dual Fertility Doctor & Virologist! 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 spre
ad 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.
03/18/2025
🚹 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!
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. 💛
03/13/2025
Did you know that at Nevada Fertility Institute, we break the IVF process into two phases, making the goal of freezing your eggs or having a babymore accessible no matter where you’re located.
🔹 Phase 1: Ovarian Stimulation & Egg Retrieval:
This phase involves using tablets and injections to stimulate the ovaries to produce mature eggs. These eggs are then:
✔️ Frozen for future use (egg freezing)
✔️ Fertilized with s***m to create embryos, which are usually grown to the blastocyst stage and then frozen for later transfer
📍 Where does this happen? Most of Phase 1 can be done at our office or completed wherever you live—with monitoring that we arrange done by a local provider. Then, you simply fly into Las Vegas for the egg retrieval and can return home afterward.
From starting medications to freezing embryos, Phase 1 typically takes a total of up to 15-20 days.
Yet, not all patients complete their journey in just one Phase 1 cycle. Some may need multiple rounds to obtain enough eggs, especially those with:
🔸 Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) – Fewer eggs than expected for their age
🔸 Advanced reproductive age – More eggs are needed to achieve one live-born baby
🔸 Planned genetic testing of embryos – More embryos are required to ensure a viable & healthy transfer.
Since IVF is not one-size-fits-all, every journey is tailored. We won’t know whether a patient will need one or multiple Phase 1 cycles until we assess their ovarian reserve, response to medication, and the number and quality of eggs retrieved. S***m quality also plays a key role in embryo development, influencing the number of viable embryos created.
🔹 Phase 2: Embryo Transfer
The next step is preparing the body for embryo transfer—and just like Phase 1, most of the preparation can be done from wherever you live. You’d only need to travel to Las Vegas for the actual embryo transfer. I’ll explain this in a future post!
✨ Wherever you are, we can help make your IVF journey possible. If you’re considering IVF, it’s important to have a plan that fits your needs and lifestyle.
💬 Have questions? Drop them below or message us!
03/11/2025
✨ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮! ✨
At Nevada Fertility Institute, we understand that fertility treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we offer a range of customized packages and advanced therapies to help you on your journey to parenthood.
🔹 Multi-cycle IVF packages (for qualified patients)
🔹 Baby guarantee packages (for qualified patients)
🔹 Combination packages – including medications & treatment (for qualified patients)
🔹 Self-pay diagnostic packages – available for patients in any state!
🔹 Donor egg, donor embryo & surrogacy packages (including combo packages covering both retrieval & surrogacy!)
🔹 Ovarian rejuvenation therapies – for patients with diminished ovarian reserve
🔹 Autoimmune fertility therapies – supporting those facing immune-related infertility challenges
🌟 Talk to us today! We can create a customized treatment & financing plan to fit your needs. Fertility care should be accessible, and we’re here to help!
📩 Message us on WhatsApp, WeChat or text; or call to learn more. Let’s build your family, together!
03/10/2025
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐒?
For longevity, you really need to know!
03/09/2025
💛 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 💛
Sundays are for reflection, gratitude, and celebrating the incredible journey of life. Today, we honor one of the most breathtaking moments in fertility—the sound of a tiny heartbeat. 💓
At a fertility clinic, baby’s heartbeat isn’t just a sound—it’s a milestone, a testament to resilience, and the result of weeks, months, or even years of dedication, science, and unwavering hope. At Nevada Fertility Institute, every heartbeat we help bring to life is a reminder of the miracles made possible by our incredible team—from Dr. Cindy Duke, our visionary founder, to the skilled professionals who bring their expertise and compassion to every patient’s journey.
💫 Whether you’re just starting or have been on this path for a while, we’re here for you. From fertility consultations to IUI, IVF, egg freezing, embryo creation, surrogacy, and beyond—we bring science, heart, and expertise together to help grow families.
✨ Have questions? Ready to take the next step? ✨
📍 Visit us in Las Vegas or schedule a Video Visit!
📞📩 Call, SMS, WhatsApp, or WeChat: (702) 936-8710
💻 Learn more: nevadafertilityinstitute.com
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03/09/2025
Fertility preservation is about planning for the future, and egg freezing is a powerful tool—but there’s so much misinformation out there!
I see it all the time: people assume that freezing eggs guarantees a baby or that it’s only for single women.
The reality? Not all frozen eggs will survive thawing, fertilization, and implantation, and success rates depend on factors like age and the number of eggs frozen. But there’s another critical piece of the puzzle—s***m. Even with successfully thawed eggs, s***m quality plays a major role in future embryo development and live birth outcomes. This is why egg freezing isn’t just about freezing one egg—it’s about freezing enough eggs to account for all the variables we can’t control later.
If you’ve ever thought about egg freezing (for medical, personal, or family-building reasons), I encourage you to check out this post from Nevada Fertility Institute.
Always make sure you have the facts to make the best choices for your future.
Have questions? Drop them in the comments or reach out via sms text/WhatsApp/WeChat to the number below.
03/09/2025
The Nevada Fertility Institute Allstars!
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🎤 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 & 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍… 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄! 🎤
🔥 On this International Women’s Day 2025, meet the powerhouse women behind Nevada Fertility Institute! 🔥
💫 They are the faces you see, the voices you hear, and the hands that guide you through your fertility journey. These women bring expertise, compassion, and dedication every single day, ensuring that hope and possibility come to life at NFI!
🙌 Let’s hear it for our all-star lineup! 🙌
💥 Top row (left to right):
💰 Alexandria (𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱) – Senior Finance Concierge, Authorizations & Billing Specialist, keeping things running smoothly!
👩🏽⚕️ Dr. Cindy M. Duke, MD, PhD, FACOG – The dynamic and visionary Johns Hopkins and Yale trained Founding Physician & CEO, leading with brilliance!
💉 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐇. – Lead Medical Assistant & IVF Treatment Concierge, ensuring every detail is perfect!
🌟 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞 (Kay-dee) – Patient Experience Concierge Team Lead, the smile behind the scenes!
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🩺 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚 – Embryo Transfer Treatment Coordinator & Concierge and Surgery Scheduler, coordinating with precision!
📞 Nastassja (𝐍𝐚𝐬) – New Patient Concierge Team Lead, your first warm welcome into the NFI family!
💖 Valerie (𝐕𝐚𝐥) – Patient Care Coordinator & Concierge, guiding you every step of the way!
🏆 Christine (𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐲) O’Brien, APRN – Nurse Practitioner & Director of Third-Party Programs, making dreams a reality!
✨ Experience matters, and this team brings it in abundance! Over 90% of our full-time staff at NFI are women! Every member of this incredible group has been with NFI for anywhere between 3 to 8+ years, building a team with a combined experience of over 35 years in fertility care and service. Their knowledge, compassion, and unwavering commitment ensure that our patients receive the very best along their journey.
💜 To the incredible women of NFI—both pictured here and those not pictured—we THANK YOU! Your dedication, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment make all the difference. Your work changes lives, and today, we celebrate YOU!
💪🏽 Drop a 💜 in the comments to show some love to these phenomenal women!
03/08/2025
🌸 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸
Today, we celebrate the power, dedication, and brilliance of women worldwide—and especially the exceptional women employees of Nevada Fertility Institute (NFI)! With over 90% of our full-time team being women, they are the driving force behind our mission to bring hope, healing, and life-changing fertility care to our patients.
At Nevada Fertility Institute, women lead in every area of patient care, science, and operations. They are our Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician, Andrologist, Anesthesiologist, Finance Concierge, Administrative Professionals, Patient Experience Concierge, Treatment Concierge and New Patient Reception Team—each playing a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care and support.
As the CEO and Founding Physician, I am deeply proud of this remarkable team. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion make dreams come true every day. The work they do is nothing short of life-changing, and I am honored to lead and work alongside such an inspiring group of women.
💜 To the incredible women at NFI and beyond—today, we celebrate YOU! Thank you for your resilience, kindness, and the immense impact you make in the lives of so many.
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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
