Dr. Mark Payson is the Medical Director of CCRM Fertility of Northern Virginia.
He served as director of the IVF Program at Walter Reed until 2012, completing his military career as a Navy Commander. Dr. Payson then worked in private practice in the DC metro region before founding CCRM Northern Virginia with Dr. William Schoolcraft. He has many years of experience in IVF treatment, IUI treatment, PCOS treatment, gestational surrogacy, among ot ...
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Mark Payson and the CCRM team for their exceptional, compassionate, and highly professional fertility care. Dr. Mark Payson is celebrated as a knowledgeable, honest, and reassuring physician with outstanding bedside manner who provides clear guidance while listening thoroughly to concerns. The supportive nursing staff, including Meghan, Alyssa, and Sarah, are described as empathetic and friendly, making patients feel like family. From smooth blood draws and successful IVF transfers resulting in pregnancies to clean, efficient facilities, patients feel deeply supported, well-informed, and encouraged throughout their sensitive journeys.
Verified Patient Reviews for Mark Payson, MD
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The doctor was great and provided helpful information on what the future steps entail. The one problem was that the appointment was not within my husband's app, but the doctor had a good way to get him included in the conversation.
Dr. Payson was incredibly warm, professional, and personable. He made me feel calm and comfortable while clearly walking me through what to expect. I truly appreciated his reassuring approach and the care he showed throughout the experience.
Mark is incredible and has made the blow draws so pleasant and easy. I so appreciate his warm demeanor to make something typically painful really easy. Also the ultrasound tecs have been wonderful and really friendly and kind. Julia, the third party coordinator, has also been highly responsive and easy to work with. All much appreciated!
The staff was friendly and efficient. I was in and out in 12 minutes and understood everything I needed to continually do and next steps.
Dr. Payson is phenomenal he is an amazing provider of care. We have recommended him to everyone we know who requires fertility services. We truly appreciate everything he has done to make our dream of having a child possible. He has a caring demeanor.
Would have preferred an in-person visit.
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I appreciated the care I received from Dr. Payson and his team.
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Dr. Mark Payson is the Medical Director of CCRM Fertility of Northern Virginia.
He served as director of the IVF Program at Walter Reed until 2012, completing his military career as a Navy Commander. Dr. Payson then worked in private practice in the DC metro region before founding CCRM Northern Virginia with Dr. William Schoolcraft. He has many years of experience in IVF treatment, IUI treatment, PCOS treatment, gestational surrogacy, among other areas.
Mark started his undergraduate career in astrophysics before ultimately receiving a degree in film and literature from Harvard University. He spent several years living overseas in Italy and the Czech Republic before returning to the states to obtain his medical degree from Brown University. He undertook residency with the Navy at Walter Reed Bethesda and completed fellowship training at the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Payson is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Working with you, he will evaluate the causes of infertility and offer individualized treatment options. With extensive experience with many different treatments and IVF protocols, including Natural Cycle IVF, Dr. Payson will help find the treatments that are best for you.
Dr. Payson has been involved in IVF research and published many papers in the field of fertility. He teaches medical students and residents and has received best teacher awards, as well as accolades from his patients. Dr. Payson looks forward to helping you in your fertility journey and making it as straight forward and stress free as possible.
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