Gil Wilshire, MD, FACOG
Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist
Dr. Wilshire specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Endoscopic Surgery.
He is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG), and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). He specializes in infertility treatment, in vitro fertilization (IVF), reproductive endocrinology, PCOS, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, tubal infertility and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
For three decades, Dr. Wilshire has helped patients build their families through individualized fertility care, combining advanced reproductive technology with a commitment to understanding the underlying causes of infertility.
He is also one of the country's most widely followed physician fertility educators. As of August 2026, his Missouri Fertility YouTube channel had more than 368,000 subscribers, making it the most-subscribed YouTube channel hosted by a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist in the United States.
Through his YouTube channel, Dr. Gil Wilshire, MD | Missouri Fertility, Dr. Wilshire provides accessible, evidence-based education about fertility, IVF, reproductive health, pregnancy and women's and men's fertility health to viewers around the world.
Dr. Wilshire has dedicated his career to reproductive medicine and helping patients understand both their fertility challenges and their treatment options. His approach emphasizes careful diagnosis, individualized treatment and clear patient education rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to fertility care.
As a reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Wilshire treats both common and complex causes of infertility. His clinical interests include IVF and assisted reproductive technology, PCOS, endometriosis, tubal infertility, reproductive surgery and metabolic factors affecting reproductive health.
Fertility Education Beyond the Clinic
Dr. Wilshire believes patients make better decisions when they understand their reproductive health and the science behind their treatment options. That commitment to education extends far beyond the patients he sees at Missouri Fertility.
His YouTube channels feature hundreds of videos answering questions about infertility, IVF, reproductive endocrinology, pregnancy, PCOS, endometriosis, hormones and women's health.
His YouTube channels feature hundreds of videos answering questions about infertility, IVF, reproductive endocrinology, pregnancy, PCOS, endometriosis, hormones and women's health.
Dr. Wilshire's areas of expertise include:
Education & Medical Training
Fellowship — Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
UMDNJ–New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey
Residency — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune, New Jersey
Medical Degree
UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey
Board Certification & Professional Affiliations
Board Certification
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
- Infertility diagnosis and treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis and pelvic pain
- Tubal factor infertility
- Microsurgical tubal reversal
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Ovulation disorders
- Minimally invasive and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
- Congenital reproductive tract abnormalities
- Metabolic health and reproductive function
Education & Medical Training
Fellowship — Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
UMDNJ–New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey
Residency — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune, New Jersey
Medical Degree
UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey
Board Certification & Professional Affiliations
Board Certification
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility — American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology — American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (FACOG)
- Member American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- Former President, Boone County Medical Society
- Member Nutrition & Metabolism Society (NMS)
- Review Board, Nutrition & Metabolism journal
- Review Board, Nutrition journal
Dr. Wilshire sees patients at Missouri Fertility in Columbia, Missouri, providing fertility evaluation and treatment to patients from throughout Missouri and across the Midwest. Whether you are beginning a fertility evaluation, considering IVF, seeking another opinion or looking for answers after unsuccessful treatment, our team can help you understand your options.
