Kara A. Ehlers, MD

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Get to know Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist Dr. Kara A. Ehlers, who serves patients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dr. Kara Ehlers is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Ehlers specializes in infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with a particular interest in polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Dr. Ehlers received her medical degree from the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern. UT Southwestern (better known as Parkland) is the busiest OB/Gyn program in the country delivering roughly 1 out of every 300 babies born in the US. 

In 2017, she completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine. At the time of her graduation, Louisville’s REI program was the oldest continually running fellowship program in the country and had the highest cumulative live birth rate in the state of Kentucky. 

As a researcher, author, and presenter, Dr. Ehlers is renowned for her work in the area of polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis and treatment. In addition, she has authored a number of scientific publications focused on women’s health and infertility.

As an REI, Dr. Ehlers can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Dr. Ehlers can also treat women during early pregnancy. In this specialty, doctors focus on helping people achieve their goal of having a baby.

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