elizabeth clain md shady grove fertility

Elizabeth Clain, M.D. 

Board Certified Board Certified

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Eligible
Denver - Central Park Location Denver - Central Park, CO
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Patient Testimonial
Dr. Shah embodies the epitome of excellence in IVF treatment. From the moment you step into their clinic, you’re greeted with warmth and empathy, setting the tone for the transformative journey ahead.

I switched to SGF because of our first visit with Dr. Shah. He has great bedside manner, clear communication, manages expectations, and has a great staff. He is very proactive with your healthcare and makes you feel cared for. 

10 out of 10 recommend! From the first day we stepped foot in Dr. Shah’s office we could feel the amount of love and care him and his team give to their patients. Our fertility journey wasn’t easy but this clinic went above and beyond to make sure it was successful.

Biography

With a passion for helping patients grow their families, Elizabeth Clain, M.D. brings a wealth of expertise and a warm, compassionate approach to her practice. 

Dr. Clain completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, where she further specialized through a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Her dedication to the field is evident not only in her clinical practice but also in her commitment to research, as she continually strives to advance patient care through innovative treatments and technologies.  

Known for her optimistic, curious, and flexible nature, Dr. Clain feels privileged to help patients in Denver grow their families at SGF’s Central Park location. In addition to her professional commitments, Dr. Clain enjoys skiing, reading, woodworking, attempting to cultivate her new garden, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog outside in the many beautiful Colorado destinations. 

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Education

  • Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 
  • Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 
  • Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award, University of Colorado  
  • Best New Investigator Poster Presentation at Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Meeting  
  • F&S Reviews Prize Paper Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Colorado 
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)  
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)  
  • Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI)  
  • Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI)  
  • Clain, E, Kaizer, LK, Sammel, MD, Wang, J, Homer, M, Uhler, M, Hoyos LR, Devine K, & Polotsky, AJ (2024). Mild obesity does not affect perinatal outcome in gestational carrier cycles. Human Reproduction, 39(6), 1316-1322. 
  • Clain, E, Woodfield, K, Hutchens, K, Bischoff, A, & Alaniz, V (2023). Obstructed Hemivagina and Renal Anomalies in Patients with and without Anorectal Malformations. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 
  • Clain, E, & Devine, K (2022). Endometrial Receptivity, To Test or Not to Test: the evidence on contemporary assays. F&S Reviews. 
  • Clain, E, Johnson, J, & Roeca, C (2022). Triggered with COVID: What are my chances, Doc?. Fertility and Sterility, 117(4), 781-782. 
  • Santoro, N & Clain, E (2021). Perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding. Contemporary OB/GYN Journal, 66(02). 
  • Lersten, I, Clain, E, & Santoro, N (2020). Use of hormone therapy in women with early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency. In Seminars in Reproductive Medicine (Vol. 38, No. 04/05, pp. 302-308). Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 
  • Clain, E, Trosman, JR, Douglas, MP, Weldon, CB., & Phillips, KA (2015). Availability and payer coverage of BRCA1/2 tests and gene panels. Nature biotechnology, 33(9), 900-902. 
  • Kantor S, Mochizuki T, Lops SN, Ko B, Clain E, Clark E, Yamamoto M, Scammell TE. Sleep, 36(8), 1129-1138. 

Q&A

I’ve always loved science, but it is the opportunity to work with patients that led me to medicine. It is such an honor to earn the trust of my patients and work through challenging situations together. I particularly enjoy teaching and get so much satisfaction from helping patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options and empowering them to make the best decisions for their particular goals and values.

Helping patients grow their families is so incredibly meaningful and absolutely changes the course of our patient’s lives – it’s such a privilege to be a part of that. I also love that reproductive endocrinology is constantly evolving so there is always a lot to learn, and we are constantly improving as a field. I find it particularly rewarding to work on research that will help us all provide better care in the future.

Everyone here is focused on excellent, personalized, evidence-based care. We are lucky to have many clinicians who not only are committed to being up to date on our specialty but also continue to prioritize research to drive our whole field forward and help us provide the best possible care to each patient. We are also so fortunate to have the absolute best embryologists, nurses, medical assistants, and other partners throughout the office to help patients along their way. Everyone in the office works together to make the experience as streamlined and stress-free as possible.

I’m inspired by patients all the time! Going through infertility treatment can be extremely stressful, and setbacks are unfortunately common. I’m so impressed by the grace and resilience our patients show as they navigate these challenges.

Good communication is essential – so I make sure my patients know how to reach me and that I’m available when they are having a hard time or something unexpected comes up. Once we talk through what is going on, I make sure they know it’s okay to pivot – we can adjust the treatment plan if it isn’t working for any reason. 

I’m optimistic, curious, and flexible. 

Learning Spanish! I have taken some classes and can understand some basics, but I would love to be fluent.

I enjoy skiing, reading, woodworking (my pandemic hobby!), attempting to cultivate my new garden, and spending time with my family, friends, and dog outside in the many beautiful Colorado destinations. 

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