Richard S. Legro, MD, FACOG
Reproductive Endocrinology / Diabetes Prevention at Penn State College of Medicine
At Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Dr. Richard S. Legro stands as one of the most influential PCOS specialists in the world. As Distinguished Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, he has dedicated his career to advancing how polycystic ovary syndrome is treated, particularly in women seeking to conceive.
Dr. Legro served as principal investigator on the landmark NICHD-funded PPCOST trial — a pivotal multi-site study that directly compared fertility treatments for women with PCOS and changed clinical practice guidelines. His research portfolio spans more than 200 publications, making him one of the most cited PCOS clinical researchers globally.
For patients in central Pennsylvania and the surrounding region, Dr. Legro offers an extraordinary combination of clinical expertise and research leadership. His work at Penn State Health encompasses the full scope of reproductive endocrinology and infertility care for women with PCOS, from cycle regulation and ovulation induction to advanced fertility treatments. Women navigating PCOS-related infertility will benefit from the evidence-based, rigorously studied protocols that Dr. Legro has helped define at the national level.
