Heather Hipp, MD
Dr. Heather Hipp, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in caring for patients with fertility and reproductive health concerns. At Grady, she established the Reproductive Endocrinology Clinic to expand access to specialized care for patients with complex reproductive health needs.
An Atlanta native, Dr. Hipp earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Emory. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Dr. Hipp’s clinical and research interests include infertility, fertility preservation, primary ovarian insufficiency, and reproductive health for patients at risk of losing fertility because of cancer treatment or other medical conditions. She is passionate about helping patients understand their options and make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Hipp is dedicated to educating future physicians and advancing reproductive medicine through research and national leadership. Her work is focused on improving access to high-quality reproductive care and helping patients achieve their personal health and family-building goals.
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Affiliations
Emory
Education & Training
- Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine
Locations and Directions
Grady Memorial Hospital
Emergency Care: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Outpatient Care: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
Publications
- Fertility benefits and parental leave policies across Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education programs with obstetrics/gynecology residencies.
Chada AR, Patel AM, Deaton MZ, Denham CJ, Su SY, Boric A, Rajagopalan SS, Garcia Nores GD, Hipp HS, Kawwass JF
Fertility and sterility. 2026;
PMID: 42401394 - The importance of the incubator: perinatal outcomes following intravaginal culture.
Wang C, Hipp HS
Fertility and sterility. 2026;126(3):585-586.
PMID: 42401390 - Practice patterns for expanded carrier screening among reproductive endocrinology and infertility physicians.
Denham CJ, Delawalla MLM, Purcell C, Hipp HS
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics. 2026;43(6):1723-1731.
PMID: 41874833 - Effect of occupation on assisted reproduction outcomes in an oocyte donor model.
Lee JC, Thornburgh S, Nagy ZP, Shapiro DB, Hipp HS, Gaskins AJ
Archives of environmental & occupational health. 2026;81(3-4):95-104.
PMID: 41804075 - Cross-border use of assisted reproductive technology in the United States, 2014 to 2022.
Albright NL, Gaskins AJ, Hipp HS, Kawwass JF
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 2026;235(1):86-95.
PMID: 41722751 - Outcomes of Same-Sex Female Couples Pursuing Autologous and Reciprocal In Vitro Fertilization.
Diego D, Gaskins AJ, Hipp HS, Kawwass JF
JAMA. 2026;335(10):905-907.
PMID: 41678200 - Is concurrent gestational surrogacy an ethical practice?
Feinberg EC, Bayefsky MJ, Copperman A, Caplan A, Violette C, Hipp HS, Kawwass JF
Fertility and sterility. 2026;125(4):598-604.
PMID: 41547651 - Beyond the emergency: redefining ectopic pregnancy research.
Seguinot I, Hipp HS
Fertility and sterility. 2026;125(3):419-420.
PMID: 41485593 - Predictors of referral for fertility preservation counseling in patients diagnosed with cancer.
Chey PN, Delwalla MLM, Shuford J, Albright N, Goebel K, Grigorian J, Rajagopalan S, Schirmer DA, Hipp HS
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics. 2026;43(3):873-893.
PMID: 41483126 - Improving women's healthcare providers' knowledge about fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency through a novel educational tool.
Peery E, Singleton AL, Merkison J, Brockman D, Hipp H, Ali N, Lichten L, Allen EG
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics. 2026;43(1):117-131.
PMID: 41208002
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