Irene C Souter, MD

Irene C Souter, MD

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4.507692 average rating from 104 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Irene Souter, MD is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School. She is a reproductive endocrinologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Fertility Center and directs the MGH Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Program (PGD). She received her medical degree from the University of Athens, completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Southern California, and her clinical fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at UCLA. Prior to her residency training she completed a research fellowship at USC and pursued international medical work in South Africa.

Dr. Souter manages a high-volume clinical practice, is committed to teaching, and is passionate about clinical outcomes research. Her clinical practice cares for couples with female and male infertility, and offers a wide range of treatments to include intrauterine insemination (IUI) with or without induction of ovulation, in vitro fertilization (IVF), PGD, freezing of oocytes, gamete donation and 3rd party reproduction, as well as treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, congenital uterine anomalies, fibroids, and polyps. Her clinical practice is located at MGH in Boston, MA.

Her clinical research focuses on i) clinical outcomes of ovulation induction treatments, ii) effects of the environment on reproductive health, and iii) PGD. She has co-authored numerous articles, and has delivered multiple national and international presentations. She is actively involved in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology and multiple other organizations. As a member of the MGH REI Academic Faculty and in her role as the Associate Director of the REI Fellowship Program, she is very dedicated to the teaching and mentorship of OB/GYN residents and fellows.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center, Reproductive Endocrinology, 2003
  • Residency: Los Angeles County/Univ. of Southern California Women's Hospital, Obstetrics/Gynecology, 2000
  • Internship: Los Angeles County/Univ. of Southern California Women's Hospital, Obstetrics/Gynecology, 1996
  • Fellowship: Los Angeles County/Univ. of Southern California Women's Hospital, OB/GYN, 1995
  • Residency: Baragwanath Hospital, General Surgery, 1994
  • Residency: Hippokration General Hospital, General Surgery, 1993
  • Internship: Vardakion and Proion General Hospital of Syros, External Rotation while at UCLA, 1992
  • Medical Education: University of Athens School of Medicine, 1990

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Greek
  • French
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.507692 average rating from 104 reviews

  • The dr did now show much interest. I joined call 11 min later than actual time and she made sure to wrap up at actual end time. She was reading of if chart. Using medical terms I wasn't understanding. She was not clear. [redacted]

    2026-10-14

  • Doctor was very kind and helpful with all of my questions. Absolutely good go back.

    2026-09-18

  • Excellent!

    2026-08-13

  • Wonderful team based care and everyone is up to date on my medical records to ensure the best care. I really appreciate the due diligence from each team member both doctors and nurses.

    2026-08-08

  • I felt like I understood how my abnormal test results were going to impact the procedure that I was going to have done, but I did not feel like it was clearly explained to me what this meant for me outside of the procedure. [redacted]

    2026-08-05

  • Great experience!

    2026-06-18

  • She was lovely. She explained everything and asked me if I had questions. She was professional, and I felt cared for and respected the whole time.

    2026-06-13

  • Everything is extremely well organized. It seems like they've scheduled things like clockwork. I have my answers responded to within 20, my questions responded to within 24 hours. And everyone at the office is very kind.

    2026-06-14

  • Appreciated the timely call from Dr. Souter and her thoughtful responses to all my questions!

    2026-06-14

  • I'm someone who's previously had very bad negative medical experiences and I also have disabilities and this care provider and her team were able to not only accommodate my disabilities but give me the best care experience that I've ever had in a hospital.

    2026-05-08

  • The nurses were great.

    2026-05-07

  • Even though I've had the procedure multiple times, she explained everything to me in detail and made me feel involved in my embryo transfer. She took her time educating me every step of the way and provided visuals of what was happening. I felt comfortable, respected, and involved in the decision making.

    2026-05-03

  • The staff at Mass General Fertility Center in Boston were warm, welcoming. They answered all my questions. They were wonderful to work with and I will obviously recommend to anyone that was looking for help at the facility center. So thank you so much.

    2026-05-01

  • Thank you so much to Irene and the whole Care team for taking such good care of me for listening to what I had to say. [redacted]

    2026-04-01

  • Listened to all my concerns and had helpful responses to all

    2026-03-31

  • I never the Doctor. I was only seen by nurses and an ultrasound nurse.

    2026-03-29

  • Dr. Souter is truly the best doctor, and I'm so grateful for everything she has done for me. She changed my life for the better by helping me become a mother to my two boys, and I recently had my third transfer with her [redacted]. I will never forget the first time I met her ,I was optimistic but also terrified. From that very moment, she gave me hope and confidence. She told me, "If you want kids, you will be a mom," and those words stayed with me throughout my journey. She is not only an excellent and highly knowledgeable doctor, but also incredibly kind, supportive, and understanding. She takes the time to listen, explain everything clearly, and truly cares about her patients. I always felt like I was in the best hands with her. My experience with her has been life-changing, and I will forever be thankful. She made what felt impossible become possible, and I couldn't have asked for a better doctor to guide me through this journey

    2026-03-28

  • I am so grateful for the level of care Mgh Fertility Center team provides. The nurses, doctors are the best

    2026-03-25

  • Everything was perfect. I'm delighted to be a patient of this professional and of the hospital.

    2026-03-25

  • Dr. Souter, as always, gave us a lot more clarity on our path forward. Infertility is very complex and she has consistently created clarity from difficult situations. She took time to answer all of our questions. I wish we had more time to delve into results from further back in time, because having a better understanding of them would help me to cope with our situation and assist in my decision-making.

    2026-03-21

  • Dr. Souter is a phenomenal physician. She is direct and practical but at the same time empathetic and kind. We feel very grateful to have her taking care of us. [redacted]

    2026-02-20

  • Care team was very empathetic, patient, and caring during a sensitive procedure

    2026-02-19

  • It is a very good experience.

    2026-01-04

  • Everything was good!!!! Very fast!

    2025-12-31

  • Very positive experience overall!

    2026-01-04

  • During my egg retrieval the nurse woke me up to tell me to move from one bed to the other. I think it was somewhat inconsiderate in how she said it taking into consideration that two minutes before I had the procedure. Based on my previous egg retrieval the first one was a better experience with the type of care and thoughtfulness I received

    2025-11-24

  • The care providers I saw for this procedure were extremely kind and thorough. I felt completely safe and completely taken care of and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking fertility care.

    2025-11-22

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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