Rizwan Malik, M.D., MSc, FACOG, FACS. Dr. Malik earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering with honors from University of Southern California School, Los Angeles, followed by a Doctorate of Medicine – MD, from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Malik completed his residency in Obstetrics Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine from University of Miami School of Medicine and a Masters in Human Embryology and Andrology from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He has received training in Assisted Reproductive Technologies from Cleveland Clinic, as well as University of South Alabama Division of Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Malik is Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, Clinical Faculty with Texas Tech University and a Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of ACOG as well as American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Malik is Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Malik is Practice Director of the Advanced Fertility Centers, PLLC with offices in Odessa and Houston, Texas as well as Terra Haute Indiana. Advanced Fertility Centers provides state of the art Infertility and IVF services. Dr. Malik is an author of numerous publications in peer reviewed journals as well as book chapters. He has special interest in Minimally invasive surgery and Robotic assisted minimally invasive reproductive surgery. He is a faulty member for Hologic INC., for teaching advanced hysteroscopic and myosure skills to his peers in the field. He has presented his professional work and experience at national and international conferences and meetings. He teaches peers at international conferences, and focuses his practice in evaluation and treatment of infertile couples. Couples seeking assistance find Dr. Malik and the AFC team attentive to their clinical and emotional needs, making the process easier. This relaxed atmosphere is achieved by compassionate listening and by responding to patient queries in a timely fashion. Dr. Malik subscribes to a holistic approach to fertility treatment, taking into consideration the special needs and desires of each patient. It is impeccable attention to detail that sets the tone for the practice, resulting in positive experience for all patients.
Brijinder S. Minhas, Ph.D., HCLD, ELD,ALD, CC MBA Brijinder S. Minhas, Ph.D., HCLD, ELD, ALD, CC, MBA, brings to Advanced Fertility Centers, thirty-five years of combined clinical and laboratory expertise. Board Certified in Human Embryology and Andrology by the American Board of Bioanalysis, he has published and lectured extensively on the many facets of mammalian reproduction with a primary focus on the diagnosis and treatment of male causes of infertility. A pioneer in the field of male infertility, he has performed thousands of micromanipulation procedures to include ICSI, Assisted Hatching, and Embryo Biopsy for pre-implantation genetic testing. Dr. Minhas has trained graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, residents and fellows during his tenure in academia at medical schools of University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State. Dr. Minhas served as Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology before moving to University of Tennessee as Chief of Reproductive Biology in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Bringing this expertise to Advanced Fertility Centers, he has championed the steady pursuit of excellence and his efforts have resulted in stellar clinical outcomes for our patients. Prior to joining the Advanced Fertility Centers Team, Dr. Minhas served as Regional Scientific Director and Regional Vice President of Operations for the largest multi-site, national provider of physician practice management services in reproductive medicine and infertility. He has served on National Institutes of Health (NIH) study sections and is a member of a broad list of professional societies, including ASRM, ABB, College of Reproductive Biology, and International Embryo Transfer Society. As these impressive qualifications are being sought nationally and internationally, Dr. Minhas provides consultations to other fertility practices with a diverse menu of Global Infertility Solutions. Dr. Minhas concurrently serves as the Scientific Director and Chief Operating Officer for his fertility practice in Florida.
Natalia Schlabritz-Lutsevich , (Loutsevitch) MD, Dr. Med, PhD Associate Professor Graduate school of Biomedical Sciences, Center of Excellence of Neurobiology and Pharmacology. Dr Natalia joined AFC as practice director and chief scientist, after a rewarding tenure as associate dean of research and resident education and research activities at Texas tech University Health Sciences Campus in permian basin and holding associate professor in the department Obstetrics & gynecology at texas tech university. Dr Natalia Schlabritz-Lutsevich is the Interim Chair of the Medical Center Hospital Institutional Review Board, Director of the Integration Seminar, and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Pharmacology and Neurobiology at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Graduate school of Biomedical Sciences.
Upon transition of her laboratory onto the Permian Basin Campus of the Texas Tech University Health Science Center (Odessa TX), she contributed to the field of fetal programming by developing a human placental perfusion system. She enjoys mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows to develop them as well-rounded clinicians and researchers. Her mentees have received multiple awards, including travel awards from prestigious societies, the university president and dean for their scientific contributions. She is also proud to be a partner of Ector county Independent school district (ECISD). We achieved the highest level of recognition by winning the NASA competition to perform space flight experiment on the mission 13 (July 2019). ECISD chose her to receive a state award on behalf of TTUHSC “Stand up for public education”