Dr. Peter Schlegel

Dr. Peter Schlegel, MD

Dr. Peter Schlegel is a fertility specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York. He is known for male infertility and microsurgical sperm retrieval (micro-TESE).

Dr. Schlegel is a urologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian who developed microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE). The technique finds sperm in many men who have no sperm in their semen, allowing them to father children through IVF with ICSI.

About Dr. Peter Schlegel – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Peter Schlegel, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology (male infertility)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Male infertility; microsurgical sperm retrieval; vasectomy reversal; varicocele
• Current Role: Professor and long-time Chairman, Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine; Urologist-in-Chief, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell (titles being confirmed)
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Weill Cornell Medicine
• Address: Weill Cornell Urology, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: weillcornell.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Peter Schlegel:

• Non-obstructive azoospermia and micro-TESE
• Vasectomy reversal
• Varicocele repair
• Male factor infertility evaluation

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his Weill Cornell profile and are being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm with the ABU lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center; Weill Cornell Medicine

Insurance

Fertility coverage in the US depends on state mandates and on whether an employer plan includes IVF or a fertility benefit (such as Progyny, Carrot or Kindbody). Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. Peter Schlegel’s plan-by-plan participation; ask the clinic’s financial counsellor to check your benefits before treatment starts. Source: Weill Cornell Medicine patient information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

Fertility clinics usually publish self-pay package prices or give quotes after the first visit. A consultation fee for Dr. Peter Schlegel is not published; ask the clinic for written costs for tests, medicines and each treatment cycle, payment plans and refund or cancellation terms.

Professional Information

• Developer of microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE)
• Past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• Co-author of AUA/ASRM male infertility guidelines

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Weill Cornell Medicine physician profile (weillcornell.org)
• ASRM past presidents list (asrm.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Peter Schlegel known for?

Dr. Peter Schlegel is known for male infertility and microsurgical sperm retrieval (micro-TESE).

Where does Dr. Peter Schlegel practice?

He practices at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York.

What conditions does Dr. Peter Schlegel treat?

He focuses on male infertility, including micro-TESE and vasectomy reversal.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Peter Schlegel?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Weill Cornell Medicine before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Weill Cornell Medicine.