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While we can’t help but beam with pride when we’re recognized as a Best Place to Work, what humbles us the most is hearing from our very own staff why they love working for Shady Grove Fertility. When we recruit top talent, we seek professionals who are not only looking for a career but those who possess a unique level of passion and compassion.

When it comes to compassion, Shady Grove Fertility is unrivaled. Many of us have been in your shoes and we have our own infertility story to tell. When you trust SGF with your care, you’re embraced by a legion of believers and encouragers who will take your dream and make it their own.

In honor of our 25th Anniversary and in celebration of more than 40,000 babies born (and counting!), we share with you 25 reasons why staff say they love working for Shady Grove Fertility.

  1. “I love working for SGF because I love helping people achieve their dream of having a family and I love working with the people around me.  You can tell they love what they do.” LeeAnn Kugler, Managed Care Coordinator, Chesterbrook, PA
  2. “I love working for Shady Grove Fertility because of the strong moral compass that guides us in all that we do.” Allison Catalani, RN, Fertility Nurse Coordinator, Frederick, MD
  3. “I love working for SGF because this is the only place I have ever worked where every member of the team is so dedicated to make sure our patients succeed.” Shruti Malik, M.D., Reproductive Endocrinologist, Fair Oaks, VA
  4. “Because in this crazy world, Shady Grove Fertility is one place in nursing I can actually make a huge positive difference for patients—all the while being supported by world-class physicians who really care about building happy families.” Karen Marie Woehrle, RN, Fertility Nurse Coordinator, Donor Program, Rockville, MD
  5. “The people.” Patty Stull, VP, Strategic Development, Rockville, MD
  6. “I love working for Shady Grove Fertility because when my sister passed away several years back, the entire nursing and physician staff at our home office came out to her funeral to support me. It was at that time that I knew this was no ordinary work place. Shady Grove Fertility will always have a special place in my heart because of that.” Shay Hutchinson, Clinical Administrative Assistant, Annandale, VA
  7. “I love working for SGF because of the amazing ways they forever change the lives of so many people by what they do.” Rhonda Book, Patient Services Representative, Annapolis, MD
  8. “I love working for SGF because we administer HOPE to all of our patients, by any means necessary, and our patients love that.” LisCha Tolbert, RN, Annandale, VA
  9. “I love working for SGF because I love my “TEAM” and how we work together as one to achieve success for our patients.” Jazmin Laracuente, Donor Financial Coordinator, Rockville, MD
  10. “I love working for SGF because we always put the patient first, medically, financially, and emotionally. We are a practice offering the highest level of care and attention!” Christina Belmonte, Director, Practice Development, Philadelphia Metro Area
  11. “What I appreciate most about SGF is that we always make decisions based on what’s best for the patient—it always has been and will remain about the patient.” Michael J. Levy, MD, Co-founder and Director of IVF
  12. “I love working for SGF because I have the opportunity to serve others every day.” Jamie Wagner, Clinical Infomatics Analyst, Rockville, MD
  13. “I love working for SGF because of the amount of passion everyone has for providing the best service and care to our patients!” Maria Movsessian, Practice Development Manager, Baltimore Metro Area
  14. “I love working for Shady Grove Fertility because the staff members are committed to providing world class fertility care to our patients.” Margaret Ann Connors, Donor Program Department, Rockville, MD
  15. “I love working for Shady Grove Fertility because enjoying what you do every day and who you do it with is so rewarding that I don’t consider it work. I considered it a privilege!” Steve Zito, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  16. “I love working for SGF because they’ve always supported my personal growth along with my career growth. They encourage education and reaching for your goals. The managers and doctors I’ve worked with have been extremely supportive, encouraging, and challenge me to be better. They’ve also been understanding of work-life balance and helpful in overcoming my weaknesses, fears, and doubts!  It’s like having extra parents, aunts, and uncles that truly care about what happens to you as a person.” Emily Overby, Clinical Administrative Assistant, K Street, Washington, D.C.
  17. “Because we’re a part of making the best phone calls ever (a positive beta pregnancy test)!!!” Mary Hartman, RN, Annandale, VA
  18. “I love working for SGF because it makes me strive to be the best person and professional possible. Each day is a new opportunity to be the best version of yourself; positively impacting the life of someone else!” Michele Purcell, MHA, RN, Director, Donor Egg & Egg Freezing Programs, Rockville, MD
  19. “I love working for SGF because we give couples of all types the opportunity to become parents and establish long lasting relationships with our patients.” Leah Collins, Patient Services Representative
  20. “I love working here because Shady Grove Fertility is like a family—a family consisting of many diversely skilled individuals performing their roles and tasks to the best of their abilities in an effort achieve a common goal. In a family you take on responsibility, accountability, and train generations to come. You laugh, you cry, and you find ways to improve. You never give up and you never give up on each other.  This same attitude (though unspoken) is practiced at Shady Grove Fertility. It is integrated and woven into patient care, which is the reason I love working here. Patients become family—family we laugh with and cry with all while giving them a reason to believe and never give up. We are a family and share a common goal of creating families and taking care of the Shady Grove Fertility Families.” Angela Edmonds FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, Rockville, MD
  21. “I love working for SGF because there is no better feeling than seeing a family come together and knowing that I have made a difference in someone’s happiness. It’s invigorating and the best outcome to be a part of.” Barbara Rollins, Carefirst Team, Patient Financial Services, Rockville, MD
  22. “I love Shady Grove Fertility because we help make dreams come true to those who never thought it could happen. I’m very proud to be a part of that.” Barbara Jenkins-Miner, Patient Services Representative, Fair Oaks, VA
  23. “I love working for SGF because SGF cares deeply about patients and staff; I’ve never worked at a place where it truly feels like family.” Shatoya Parker, LPN, Patient Care Coordinator, Annandale, VA
  24. “I love working for SGF because of the legacies that we create. We are taking couples and creating families.” Michelle Dorsey, Clinical Administrative Assistant, Annapolis, MD
  25. “I LOVE working for SGF. Each and every day I wake up, I am thankful I have this place to come to. I will be forever grateful for the amazing colleagues and patients I interact with on a daily basis. I AM BLESSED to be here and not a day goes by without me knowing that.” Tina Linton, RN, Rockville, MD

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If you’re struggling to start or grow your family, rely on a trusted leader. Discover what’s possible with Shady Grove Fertility. Call 877-971-7755 to learn more or to schedule a consult. 

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New Shady Grove Fertility Location: Arlington, VA

Shady Grove Fertility is proud to announce the opening of its 19th full-service office in Arlington, Virginia, with two additional satellite locations in Northern Virginia coming in 2016. As the largest fertility center in the state, Shady Grove Fertility offers convenient access with now five full-service locations (Annandale, VA; Arlington, VA; Fair Oaks, VA; Leesburg, VA; Woodbridge, VA), soon to be another three satellite locations, and nine physicians throughout Northern Virginia.

In our newest full-service office in Arlington, VA, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Anitha S. Nair, M.D., will provide a full range of state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment options for female and male infertility on the campus of the Ballston Metro Center Office Towers.

Why We Added a New Shady Grove Fertility Location

“In response to the growing demand for Shady Grove Fertility services in Northern Virginia, we’ve located our newest office in Arlington, VA, within steps of the Metro to provide additional convenience for our patients. With Dr. Nair being a longtime resident of the city, we’re excited to provide the Arlington community with the experience and success we’ve achieved throughout the region,” says Eric A. Widra, M.D., Shady Grove Fertility’s Medical Director.

 Among Shady Grove Fertility’s priorities is making access to care affordable and accessible to more people. Therefore, Shady Grove Fertility will also be expanding to Loudoun and Prince William counties with new satellite locations in StoneSprings Hospital Center and Novant Gainesville coming in 2016. Naveed Khan, M.D. and Stephen Greenhouse, M.D. will be available to see new patients at these locations, increasing access to highly specialized and personalized fertility care and the unique financial programs Shady Grove Fertility has to offer, such as the Shared Risk 100% Refund Guarantee and the Shared Help Program, as well as 30+ insurance companies within network.

Schedule an Appointment

Patients may now schedule an appointment for the Arlington, VA, location or any of the other locations throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., by calling the Shady Grove Fertility New Patient Center at 888-761-1967. 

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Taking the first step to learn about fertility treatment is often the most important one. Many individuals and couples are unsure where to begin, what options are available to them, and if insurance covers treatment. Attending an SGF educational event is an opportunity to address some of your questions and concerns, and give you the information you need to move forward in this journey.

SGF educational events are offered in-person at local offices across MD, VA, PA, and D.C. regions as well as online. You can access our online events through your mobile phone, tablet, or PC and get all of the information you need about fertility even if you are on the go. Shady Grove Fertility physicians and program specialists will engage in live Q&As during our free online webinars and provide you with answers you need to make an informed decision about taking the next step.

So why attend a Shady Grove Fertility event? Here are the top 5 reasons why you shouldn’t miss out. You’ll have the opportunity to:

 Ask questions. Shady Grove Fertility reproductive endocrinologists and program specialists will field your questions at the conclusion of each event. Informed patients often have more favorable outcomes.

Learn from experts. With a 25 year history and more than 40,000 babies born, Shady Grove Fertility remains a trusted national leader in IVF and infertility care.

Stay current. Shady Grove Fertility is a pioneer in infertility research and cutting-edge technologies.

Discover innovative financial solutions. Shady Grove Fertility offers several exclusive financial programs designed to make infertility care accessible and affordable to more people.

Gain access to helpful resources. From support groups, to community forums, to live seminars throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., Shady Grove Fertility makes patient education and support a top priority.

Here’s what others are saying about attending an SGF educational event:

“With so much misleading information on the internet about infertility, it was helpful for me get the facts in a way that was digestible and easy to understand. The evening events allow me to watch in the comfort of my home. Thank you Shady Grove Fertility for giving me confidence to get started.” – SGF Event Participant

“The physician presenters are engaging and informative, and it’s evident that they are experts in their field. The Q&A portion of the webinar allowed some of my questions to be answered and helped put me at ease for my first appointment! – SGF Event Participant.

To sign-up for one of our in-person or online events, please visit our events calendar for more information.

Schedule an Appointment

If you have questions about an upcoming SGF educational event or would like to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-971-7755.

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On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Shady Grove Fertility joined the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation to host the 11th annual Maryland Race for the Family at the Maryland Zoo. The Cade Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes infertility awareness and provides grants to infertile couples in order to access treatment that otherwise would not have been possible.
Those who came were entertained by the 5K race, a magic show, toddler trot, Savannah’s Playground, and of course the long awaited grudge match between the Shady Grove Fertility physicians and embryologists. This year, the SGF physician team won the race, and the bragging rights.
We had over 715 walkers and runners join us for the race at the Baltimore Zoo and, with the help of many volunteers, fundraisers, and 15 sponsors, the event raised over $85,000 for the Cade Foundation!

SGF Patient Receives $10,000 towards Fertility Treatment at the Maryland Race for the Family

As always, the most anticipated part of the event was the announcement of the 2016 winner of the $10,000 raffle toward fertility treatment and medications. In support of  our patients, Shady Grove Fertility donates one treatment cycle, up to a $10,000 value, to be raffled off to one lucky couple, with medications donated by EMD Serono. “The Race for the Family is a great event that allows us to increase awareness, share hope, and connect families who are overcoming infertility. We are honored to partner with Shady Grove Fertility and are grateful for their generous support,” said Dr. Camille Hammond, CEO of the Cade Foundation.

This year, Jennifer Smith, a current patient of Dr. Jason Bromer from the SGF Frederick office, won the raffle. In a very touching story, her friend entered both Jennifer and her husband, Jeremy, into the raffle and they were beyond excited to hear that they were the winners!
Jennifer and Jeremy have been trying to conceive for 6 years but it wasn’t until about 2 years ago that they realized something more might be going on. They then knew it was time to see a specialist, and that’s how they found Shady Grove Fertility. Over the past 6 months at SGF they have gone through five intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles and only have insurance coverage for one more cycle.

Jennifer shared, “With no more insurance coverage, after the next cycle we knew we were going to be done, so it’s been really hard on us. The only thing that has given me faith the past month was knowing that the Cade Race was coming up; I felt really happy and excited for the first time in months—it was the only thing that pulled me through this month. I had no idea we were going to win, but I just had faith. When I heard my best friend, ‘Hardesty’s,’ name called, I couldn’t believe it—I’ve never cried happy tears before. It was honestly the best feeling to have one of your best friends there and to hear his name called—it was amazing!” 

“Thanks so much to Shady Grove Fertility and the Tinina Cade Foundation for this opportunity—even to know it was an opportunity before we won has helped so much. It gave me faith. And a special thanks to all of the nurses, doctors, team members, my race team “Giddy Up,” and my friends and family for supporting us, cheering for us, wishing us luck, and/or donating. To me they deserve credit because they helped make it happen—not only for us but for the Cade Foundation and all of the future winners,” Jennifer added.

Shady Grove Fertility would like to thank everyone who supported this year’s Maryland Race for the Family: the SGF physicians and staff, the runners and walkers, our corporate sponsors, and all of those who donated to this fantastic cause. For nearly a decade, Shady Grove Fertility and the Cade Foundation have worked together to raise more than $580,000 to help couples struggling with infertility.

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Shady Grove Fertility is celebrating its 25th Anniversary as a practice and more than 40,000 babies born with a “Believe It’s Possible” campaign that aims to give current and new patients newfound reasons to believe in the power of what’s possible.  To commemorate this important milestone, Shady Grove Fertility is launching a “Believe It’s Possible” campaign to build hope for the 1 in 8 couples who are affected by infertility, and to serve as a reminder that there are now treatments available to help almost everyone conceive.

When the center first opened its doors in 1991, one Shady Grove Fertility baby was born approximately every 20 days. Today, 10 Shady Grove Fertility babies are born each day, every day—more than any other fertility center in the nation.

The History

The Shady Grove Fertility practice began in Rockville, MD, with two physicians, Arthur W. Sagoskin, M.D. and Michael J. Levy, M.D. Today, 34 reproductive endocrinologists, supported by a highly specialized team of 600 urologists, Ph.D. scientists, geneticists, and staff care for patients in 18 full-service offices and five satellite sites throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and the center continues to grow with three new locations in Virginia launching in the next 6 months.

“For 25 years, Shady Grove Fertility has been devoted to continually evolving and improving treatment outcomes to benefit the men and women looking to build their families through fertility treatment,” adds Mark Segal, Shady Grove Fertility’s CEO for nearly 2 decades. Recently, Shady Grove Fertility’s flagship embryology lab in Rockville, MD, was ranked as the highest volume lab for total assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and donor egg treatment cycles. This data, pulled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) preliminary 2014 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Report, speaks to the expertise of the Shady Grove Fertility physicians and hundreds of clinical professionals devoted to the care of patients every day.

In 2014, SGF’s three state of the art embryology labs in Rockville, MD, Towson, MD, and Chesterbrook, PA, performed nearly 10,000 ART cycles—which equates to almost 5 percent of all ART cycles in the United States.

Endurance and a Persistent, Healthy Obsession

SGF also tops the list for the most fresh non-donor in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles for women 40 and under, the most fresh donor cycles, the most frozen donor cycles, and—of key importance—the most live births from fresh non-donor IVF cycles, the most live births from fresh donor cycles, and the most live births from frozen donor cycles.

“When it comes to battling infertility, it takes the tireless dedication of our staff, the skillful expertise of our physicians, the compassion of our community, the trust of our referring OB/GYN physicians, and the courage and strength of our patients, all believing in the power of what’s possible to bring 40,000 babies and counting into this world,” says Dr. Levy, Shady Grove Fertility Co-founder, President, and Director of IVF. “It also takes endurance and a persistent healthy obsession with never settling for the status quo. We have consistently lived by the mantra to ‘always do what’s best for our patients’—this has served our patients and staff very well through the years,” adds Levy.

Believe It’s Possible

At the heart of the Believe It’s Possible campaign will be an opportunity for  Shady Grove Fertility staff, physicians, members of the community, former patients, and current patients to share, based on their observations and experience, their “reasons to believe” and why belief is possible with Shady Grove Fertility.

“Whether it’s because we designed exclusive financial programs that bring care within reach for more people, our success rates that are among the highest in the nation, or that we offer each patient truly individualized care, each person’s reason to believe is as unique and personal as their fertility journey,” says Patty Stull, Vice President of Strategic Development, former SGF patient, and mother of three.

“Treatment for infertility has come a long way over the past 25 years and become very effective and efficient in helping almost everyone conceive. Due to advancements, with proper and timely treatment, we can now overcome most diagnoses, including ovulation disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), blocked Fallopian tubes, unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriages, and male factor infertility, to name only a few,” adds Dr. Sagoskin, Shady Grove Fertility co-founder.

Join the Movement #BelieveItsPossible

Throughout the remainder of its silver anniversary year, Shady Grove Fertility is encouraging its community to share their reasons to believe with others—whether that’s a picture of their Shady Grove Fertility baby or something along their journey that has served as a source of inspiration—by posting to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or their favorite social community using the hashtag #BelieveItsPossible.

To start your journey and add to the 40,000 babies born, simply schedule an appointment with one of our 34 physicians or call our New Patient Center at 1-877-971-7755. 

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SGF patients Kevin and Laura Jaye with Representative Tammy Duckworth at Advocacy Day 2016

On May 11th, more than 20 Shady Grove Fertility physicians, staff, and patients joined more than 200 infertility advocates at RESOLVE’s Advocacy Day 2016 to lobby on Capitol Hill. The collective mission was to raise awareness among members of Congress of the scope of infertility across the country and the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the disease. The group specifically asked for more support on several pieces of pending legislation, emphasizing that, with Congressional support, more families will have access to the care they need.

SGF has supported Advocacy Day for several years, but this year was a particularly special year. We had the opportunity to hear from Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District, Illinois, a woman who served in the military, and who later, injured during service, struggled to conceive. This was especially relevant as one of this year’s main initiatives was to support a new bill designed to provide fun
ding to veterans (whose service wounds impaired their reproductive ability) in need of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.

In addition, SGF was able to celebrate Lauren and Kevin Jaye, SGF patients who were honored with the RESOLVE Infertility Hero Award. The Jayes have fought and overcome infertility caused by an injury Kevin received while serving in the military. They have been very public about their experiences, including sharing story with CBS News.

Gaining Support for Veterans, Adoption, and the National Action Plan on Infertility

All of the nearly 220 advocates asked Congress to support legislation to allow veterans and other military personnel to obtain infertility and family building resources. In addition, we asked for support of bills that will improve the Adoption Tax Credit so that more people can afford to build their family through adoption and (in collaboration with Resolve) advance the goals of the National Action Plan on Infertility.

As a Visionary Partner of RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association and sponsor of Advocacy Day 2016, SGF asked members of Congress to support four important issues this year that affect the infertility community, including:

  • Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act that allows veterans to obtain IVF, adoption assistance, and other family-building benefits
  • The Veterans Amendment to the Senate Appropriations Mil-Con Bill, which will provide funding for the VA to offer IVF to veterans for 2 years
  • The Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act, which restores refundability so that families who need the credit the most will receive it
  • Goals of the National Action Plan on Infertility

Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth Discusses Veteran Access to Infertility Treatment at Advocacy Day 2016

Representative Duckworth speaking at Advocacy Day 2016


RESOLVE’s Advocacy Day 2016 began at the National Press Club, where Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth spoke about her 23 years in the military and how she battled for her positions throughout her military career, as well as how she later had to battle for the ability to have a child. On her path to parenthood, she quickly learned how limited availability of infertility treatment is for veterans.

Duckworth explained that, “in that highly competitive world, you don’t want to take any time off and as a young woman I had my mind set on battalion command someday,” which, as Duckworth explained, was a long road that coincided with her prime years, late 20s to mid-30s, to start a family.

In 2004, Duckworth was deployed to Iraq as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot for the Illinois Army National Guard. She was one of the first Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom until her helicopter was hit. Duckworth lost her legs and partial use of her right arm.

After 18 months of recovery, at the age of 38, she could finally start a family with her husband. She and her husband tried on their own for a year; however, since the Veteran Affairs hospital didn’t offer fertility treatment, she was referred to a reproductive specialist. The specialist told her to give up trying to conceive due to her age, she was just 41.

“In this most personal and private of moments, where I felt the most vulnerable, and least knowledgeable…I believed her. And she showed me the charts and the research…And so I went home and I gave up.”

Duckworth said she wouldn’t have changed a thing about her service in the military, but her number one regret was that she would never have the chance to carry her own child. A year later Duckworth attended a Women in Leadership event, and was connected with a specialist who told her it was possible, that she did have options. This specialist changed her life and helped her become pregnant with her daughter who she gave birth to in 2014.

Her speech conveyed how we must advocate to lift fertility treatment restrictions at Veteran Affairs Hospitals and increase insurance coverage for veterans who have sustained devastating reproductive injuries. And if infertility treatment isn’t an option, that there needs to be wider coverage for adoption, health access, and childcare access.

Shady Grove Fertility Patients, Kevin and Lauren Jaye Receive Hero Award at Advocacy Day 2016

SGF patients, Kevin Jaye and his wife, Lauren, who are expecting their first child in a couple of months, were honored at Advocacy Day 2016 for their commitment to change a law restricting the Department of Veteran Affairs from covering their treatment cost. They received the Hero Award, which recognizes the special efforts of people in the infertility community. During Advocacy Day, the Jayes, along with both of their parents, met with countless representatives and senators, advocating for change and sharing their personal story. Watch the Jayes on CBS News.

To be involved with Advocacy Day 2016, it isn’t too late to send letters to your Representatives and Senators to advocate for change. Click to find letter templates.
For more information about Shady Grove Fertility’s Military Discount Program or to schedule an appointment, please contact our New Patient Center at 877-971-7755.

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