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Rafif Z. Moussa, MD
Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist
IVF, Egg Freezing, Egg Donation, Surrogacy
Dr. Rafif Z. Moussa is a distinguished obstetrics and gynecology specialist specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Trained under the mentorship of Dr. Howard Jones, a pioneer of IVF in the United States, she earned her degree from the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, where the first IVF baby in the country was born. Dr. Moussa excels in a range of advanced reproductive techniques, including IVF, IUI, ICSI, and PGD.
As an American Board Certified physician, Dr. Moussa is deeply committed to patient care, research, and education. Her research interests include the impact of fibroids on IVF outcomes and optimizing ovarian stimulation protocols. Additionally, she serves as an assistant professor for Reproductive Clinical Science Programs at Eastern Virginia Medical School, ensuring that the next generation of physicians is equipped with clinical proficiency and empathy.
Surrogacy & donor cycles: Rafif Z. Moussa's policies
The questions intended parents ask most before choosing a doctor for a gestational carrier or donor cycle. Each answer is the physician's own statement of current practice.
Requirements for intended parents
- Do you treat HIV-positive intended parents?
- No
- Do you treat intended parents with hepatitis B or C?
- Yes
- Is there a maximum age for intended parents?
- Depends on the family's situation
- Do you require intended parents to complete a psychological consultation?
- Not required
- Do you require a joint session for the intended parents and the gestational carrier?
- Not required
Embryos and transfer
- Do you accept embryos shipped from abroad?
- Yes
- Will you transfer an untested (non-PGT-A) blastocyst to a gestational carrier?
- Yes
- Will you transfer a day-3 embryo to a gestational carrier?
- Yes
- Will you transfer a mosaic embryo to a gestational carrier?
- Low-level mosaics only, after genetic counseling
- Will you transfer two PGT-A-tested embryos to a gestational carrier?
- On request, after counseling
Answered by the physician · confirmed October 2, 2026
Answers reflect the physician's stated practice as of the date shown and are general information, not medical advice. Ivy re-confirms them annually.
Education & Training
- Undergraduate:Syrian Ministry of Education
- Medical School:Damascus University
- Fellowship:Eastern Virginia Medical School
AFMC at a glance
Full clinic profile →- Carrier volume rank
- #127 of 450
- Transfers using a carrier
- 32% U.S. 5%
- Donor egg & carrier services
- CarrierDonor eggEgg freezing
CDC 2022, program-wide across all AFMC locations.
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