Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) in Philadelphia proudly welcomes Daniel Miranian, MD, to the team. Dr. Miranian’s interest in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) was first ignited by his own parents’ journey to build their family. A serendipitous embryology lab tour—led by the same embryologist who helped his parents—during medical school reminded him of how life-changing reproductive medicine can be. Today, he feels honored to guide other prospective parents towards their own family-building goals.
Looking back, Dr. Miranian’s decision to pursue a career in REI seemed somewhat fated from the start. While growing up in Virginia, he always knew his family wouldn’t exist if it were not for fertility treatments and adoption services. After earning a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Virginia, he returned to his hometown to attend Virginia Commonwealth University for medical school. Still, he had not yet considered specializing in REI. However, after touring the embryology lab—and meeting the specialist who had played a pivotal role in his own family’s story—he knew REI was the right fit for him.
Dr. Miranian completed his OB/GYN residency at the University of Michigan, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident, earned the SREI Excellence Award in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and joined the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Education Committee. He then completed his REI fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania while pursuing a master’s in clinical epidemiology.
As an REI provider, Dr. Miranian draws inspiration from the remarkable progress the field has achieved in a relatively short time frame and the promise the future holds for even greater breakthroughs, and his research reflects his desire to improve clinical outcomes. During his fellowship, he investigated the role that slow wave (deep) sleep plays on reproductive outcomes using wearable sleep tracking devices, and his other research has involved characterizing access to fertility preservation services for individuals receiving medical treatments with a risk of impairing fertility; investigating long-term bone and ovarian health of childhood cancer survivors; and exploring biomarkers to predict early pregnancy location and viability.
Following his fellowship, Dr. Miranian was excited to join RMA, where he was energized by the opportunity to work alongside a group of hardworking, like-minded reproductive endocrinologists with the tools and resources to help as many patients as possible realize their family-building goals. He knew that having such an efficient team and stellar embryology lab would allow him to focus on the patient in front of him fully.
To Dr. Miranian, that means meeting patients where they are and offering support tailored to their journey. Staying attuned to the emotional ups and downs of treatment allows him to stay better connected with patients, which ultimately supports both their well-being and clinical outcomes. He also shows sensitivity towards the pain and jealousy that patients can feel when family members, friends, and others become pregnant with seemingly little effort. While this jealousy is rarely discussed openly, he finds it to be very common among people with infertility, and he strives to provide the support, compassion, and understanding that prospective parents need and deserve.
The energy and care Dr. Miranian brings to his patients is mirrored in the dedication he shows to his personal passions. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2006, and he loves spending time outdoors—canoeing, camping, and fishing in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota was a recent highlight. At home, he enjoys running in the Wissahickon, practicing yoga, and staying active with his family, which includes a very energetic chocolate Lab, and he and his wife are preparing for a dream trip to New Zealand—complete with hikes, kayaking, and even a glacier adventure. Dr. Miranian’s patients may also be surprised to learn he is an amateur freediver who can hold his breath for close to 5 minutes.