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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) is proud to welcome Nicole P. Doyle, M.D., Ph.D., FACOG, to the Northern Virginia Medical Team. Dr. Doyle will begin seeing patients in SGF’s Fairfax, VA location in February 2020 and will provide a full range of state-of-the-art, in-house diagnostic and treatment options for female and male infertility, elective egg freezing, LGBTQ family building, and fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment.

Dr. Doyle earned her medical degree and doctorate in philosophy from the Medical School of the Technical University of Munich and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Doyle went on to complete her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Doyle has published several peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, book chapters, and review articles in many leading scientific journals in the fields of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Her specific research interest is examining the timing for embryo transfer and she continues this work as a member of the research team at SGF. She is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of numerous medical organizations.

Dr. Doyle’s clinical interests include any aspect of female and male infertility, in particular optimizing outcomes in patients with diminished ovarian reserve or premature ovarian insufficiency; making advances in in vitro fertilization, oocyte donation, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility preservation, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

More about Dr. Nicole Doyle

Why did you become a doctor/reproductive endocrinologist?
Dr. Doyle: I remember my anatomy professor in medical school asking my class of 400 students this question on my very first day of lectures. He handed out a shred of paper and had us write down the reason we were starting on this long journey of training asking us to keep this little note throughout our careers. On mine is written “fascination human being.” It sits in a little box on my desk, but I never had to take it out as a reminder since that first day in medical school. The human body has never failed to amaze and fascinate me. Fascination for something I do the majority of my week provides a good foundation to find fulfillment and joy in my work. I do not dread a Monday morning.

Where did your interest in reproductive endocrinology come from?
Dr. Doyle: The goal of all efforts in reproductive endocrinology is to help someone have a healthy baby and, to me, being a small part at the very beginning of a new family is a very meaningful experience. I also enjoy being a part of a relatively young, but fast evolving field in medicine that constantly finds new scientific discoveries.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Dr. Doyle: As a physician and mother of small children, my first thought to this question was, “what is spare time?” But reflecting more on this, I do realize I still enjoy a variety of activities. I am an avid skier and love the combination of physical exhaustion and fresh air. One day, I hope to make it through the first series of Ashtanga yoga, though I may break a limb on the way. I enjoy a fresh crusty loaf of homemade bread and even keep my own sourdough. I also cherish long weekend hikes with my family, cut off from the rest of the world. These hikes do spark the best conversations between my husband and me.

Who inspires you?
Dr. Doyle: People from all walks of life inspire me. Great minds with humble attitudes inspire me. During my postdoctoral fellowship, residency, and my fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, I was fortunate to meet some of the highest regarded scientists in the world. Their heartfelt passion and curiosity is contagious and lights a spark in others to push the frontiers in science. My patients inspire me, as they go through a difficult time in their lives, they push for what is important for them with endless perseverance, optimism, and strength, and I consider it a privilege and honor to be by their side every step of the way. My children inspire me with their thirst to discover the world.

What about SGF makes you the most proud?
Dr. Doyle: I completed my OB/GYN residency training at Georgetown Medical University Hospital and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health. Both institutes send their students to SGF to be trained and so I feel that over the last several years, I have had a unique opportunity to obtain an inside perspective of the philosophy and mechanics that drive the accomplishments of SGF. I firmly believe that the essence of practicing good medicine lies in genuine desire and devotion to delivering the highest quality of medical care through knowledge, strong clinical judgment, compassion, and dedicated support of the patient. This is the fundamental base that allows us to excel at what we do every day. Early on in my training, it was obvious to me that SGF stands for these qualities and that the achievements of the practice were the result of dedication and hard work by many. I wanted to be a part of their team ever since.

What’s on your bucket list?
Dr. Doyle: As much as I enjoy the anticipation of the many bullet points on my bucket list, I try to put equal emphasis on living in the moment and reflect on the things I was already fortunate enough to cross off my list of goals. In our fast paced lives, it seems sometimes more challenging to reflect on our many blessings than to add more to our wish lists. That being said, I do hope that I will get to write a children’s book one day, travel all seven continents with my family, and go back to the hotel my husband and I spent the last day of our honeymoon.

What is your approach to helping patients who are struggling?
Dr. Doyle: Honesty, thorough counseling, transparence, empathy, and attentive listening have always worked for my patients and me. There is no one approach for a struggling patient, but rather a personalized strategy for each patient at each step of the way. For some a gentle push is needed, for others stopping or a break from treatment might be indicated. A solid physician-patient rapport is the basis to finding the right solution for every patient.

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To learn more or to schedule an appointment with an SGF physician, please contact our New Patient Center at 1-888-761-1967 or submit this brief online form.

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Shady Grove Fertility is proud to welcome Anthony Imudia, M.D. to the Florida Medical Team. Dr. Imudia will begin seeing patients in SGF Tampa Bay’s Westshore location and new Wesley Chapel location—bringing access to clinical expertise, research, and teaching closer to home for South Florida patients. Dr. Imudia will provide a full range of state-of-the-art, in-house diagnostic and treatment options for female and male infertility, elective egg freezing, LGBTQ family building, and fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment.

Dr. Imudia earned his medical degree from the Universidad Latina De Panama before completing his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. He then completed a 3-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility from Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, where he also served as an instructor in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology.

Dr. Imudia joined USF Morsani College of Medicine in 2013. He served as the Director, USF-IVF Clinical Operations from 2015-2017; and is currently the Division Director and Fellowship Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, USF Morsani College of Medicine.

Dr. Imudia has earned many teaching and research awards, produced numerous peer-reviewed publications, and has given international and national presentations in the field of infertility and reproductive endocrinology, IVF, egg freezing, and egg donation. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Dr. Imudia will remain as teaching faculty with USF Health while providing patient care in SGF Tampa Bay’s Wesley Chapel and Westshore, FL, locations.

More about Dr. Anthony Imudia

Where did your interest in reproductive endocrinology come from?
Dr. Imudia: I got the inspiration to become a reproductive endocrinologist through conversation and inspiration from my mentors. I knew from very early stage of my career that I enjoy being part of a new process and optimizing it to be meaningful to others. Therefore, working with people that have fertility challenges would be fulfilling to me.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Dr. Imudia: I enjoy playing tennis, traveling, and volunteering my time for non-profit organization work in Africa.

Who inspires you?
Dr. Imudia: I am inspired by people who are driven by excellence, take advantage of any opportunity given to them, don’t take no for an answer, and those that take pride in making the lives of others better.

Describe a time you were inspired by a patient.
Dr. Imudia: I have been inspired by multiple patients but the one that easily comes to mind is the resilience of one of my patients who lost her Fallopian tubes at a very young age and had failed multiple IVF cycles before coming to see me. At the initial visit, she said her only desire in life was to have at least one baby. We worked through different challenges she had and she ended up conceiving and delivering her daughter, Olivia. Not only was this patient resilient, she was relentless, focused, and determined to fight for what she wanted most in life, which was to build a family at all costs.

What are your hobbies and why do you enjoy them?
Dr. Imudia: I enjoy traveling because it is educational. You meet new people and learn about different cultures. I also enjoy watching and practicing different sports because it helps build certain character traits. I enjoy volunteering my time for charity work in Africa because I want to always remember my beginning and my roots.

What about SGF makes you the most proud?
Dr. Imudia: SGF is an organization that I have always admired. Working for one of the best fertility practices in the country and having the ability to collaborate with different physicians in multiple locations across the globe makes me proud.

What’s on your bucket list?
Dr. Imudia: Help design and develop one of the best reproductive endocrinology and infertility training programs in the world. Visit at least a country within all continents of the world. Watch a live formula 1 car race.

What is your approach to helping patients who are struggling?
Dr. Imudia: My approach to helping patients who are struggling is to try as much as possible to understand the root cause of their struggle so I can connect with them and design a solution that focuses on the origin of the challenges. This approach has worked every time in building trust with my patients.

How would you describe your personality?
Dr. Imudia: My overall personality is type A. I love to get things done, always have projects or tasks to be accomplished, very driven, passionate about everything I do, hardworking, honest, and like to find common ground as a way to solve problems.

What is something about you that would surprise most people?
Dr. Imudia: My calmness and humility.

Schedule an Appointment

To learn more or to schedule an appointment at any of the SGF Tampa Bay locations, please contact our New Patient Center at 1-888-761-1967 or submit this brief online form.

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Holiday Letter to Family and Friends:

Dear Friend,

I realize that sometimes it’s difficult for you to know what to say to a couple who has a fertility problem. Sometimes it seems like no matter what you do, it’s the wrong thing. I’d like to give you a few suggestions that may help you be the friend or relative I know you want to be, especially during the holidays:

  1. Be ready to listen. Couples facing infertility have a lot on their minds and may need someone to talk to. Sometimes a good ear helps people get things off their chests. A good listener can help others express their anxiety, anger, and guilt; or help people work out solutions to problems. Without offering any suggestions, your attentiveness and interest may provide the comfort and reassurance these couples need most.
  2. Don’t offer advice unless you are really well informed. Couples facing infertility read everything they can get their hands on. Sometimes it seems as though they know more about fertility treatment than their own doctors. So talking off the cuff about something you don’t really know about may be counterproductive.
  3. Be sensitive and don’t joke about infertility; attempts at levity may not be helpful. Joking about infertility is as inappropriate as joking about death at a funeral. Remember, couples facing infertility may have heightened sensitivity about this topic. Try to put yourself in their shoes whenever you insist they come to a baby shower, when you brag about your children’s achievements, or when you tell them about your friend’s daughter who got pregnant at fourteen.
  4. Be patient. This couple may be experiencing emotions running high and emotions running low with every treatment or monthly cycle. One week they may be high because a new treatment promises hope; the next week they may be in mourning for the child they lost (didn’t make) this month. They may be riding an exhausting emotional roller coaster. Try to understand and flow with their changes. And remember that when they want to be alone, they are not rejecting you. Don’t get your feelings hurt but do keep in touch.
  5. Show that you understand their difficulty. Say things like, “I know this is difficult for you,” or, “If there is anything I can do to help, don’t hesitate to ask.” If you aren’t sure about what they are experiencing, read some articles and books that discuss the emotional aspects of infertility.
  6. Be realistic and supportive of their decisions for or against fertility treatment. Once they’ve reached a difficult decision, don’t say, “Shouldn’t you see another doctor?”; “Are you sure that you really want to adopt?”; or, “I’d never consider doing that!” These couples usually weigh each issue very carefully. Don’t take their decisions lightly unless you have good reason to.
  7. Don’t put down their doctor or choices for treatment. Refrain from making comments like, “I never heard of a doctor doing that. Does he know what he’s doing?” or, “You don’t need surgery. What you need is a vacation.” Unless, from your reading or experience, you are certain that their physician is not using accepted methods, it’s often best to keep quiet about these topics.
  8. Be truthful. Don’t, for example, try to hide a pregnancy in the family. The truth does not hurt, provided you are not brutally frank.
  9. Let them know when you don’t know what to say. The couple will appreciate your honesty and will probably suggest how you can help them in that particular situation, even if it means remaining quiet. Admitting you’re at a loss for words will help establish honest communication.
  10. Be an advocate for couples facing infertility. Educate others and speak up for the couple’s decisions. Promote your local RESOLVE chapter. If you do not have a support group in your community, help form one.
  11. Understand that individuals and couples respond to fertility problems differently. Learn to recognize the normal emotional stages they are experiencing—denial, anger, depression, mourning, acceptance, and so forth. And realize that they may cycle through these stages with each new round of treatment and with each lost opportunity. Accept them at all emotional points throughout the process. Unless they remain in a single stage for a prolonged period of time, don’t become overly concerned.
  12. Above all, be there when they need you and show them that you care.

The holidays are an especially stressful time for couples who are experiencing infertility. Don’t underestimate how important you and your relationship are to this couple. Your understanding and support can make a significant difference during this difficult period.

Mark Perloe M.D.
Shady Grove Fertility Atlanta

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Perloe or any of our Shady Grove Fertility physicians, please call 1-877-971-7755 or fill out this brief form.

Editors Note: This post was originally published in December 2018.

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Wishing for something or someone absent from your life is always a feeling that’s hard to accept. As the holidays approach, the longing may become more intense making it an especially difficult time for individuals and couples who yearn for a baby and struggle with infertility. The holidays—leading to the New Year—are seen as a marker of time, a measure of what we’ve achieved over the past year, and a time to reassess goals and dreams both internal and external.

The feeling of sadness that can come with infertility can feel bad enough without the forced merriment of the holidays. Anticipating this time can become overwhelming both emotionally and physically—even more so if you are already feeling worn down from treatment.

With each gathering attended, it’s easy to feel lost and let extreme pessimism quickly set in, leading to anger, sadness, disappointment, and, of course, envy toward those who are about to have or already have a baby or multiple children. Although quite normal, these feelings may be unbearable. You may wish for invisibility because you just can’t imagine how you’ll make it to January.

Coping with Infertility This Holiday Season
So, what can you do to better cope with infertility and the holidays?
Take control…

Taking control  does not mean you become controlling, it means that you will be the director of your activities, such as:

  1. Choose carefully the open houses and gatherings you will attend and then plan, plan, plan. For example, have a sign with your partner, spouse, or trusted friend, letting him or her know if you are in need of a time out or to be rescued from a conversation.
  2. Arrange your own transportation, allowing yourself to leave events after a short time if necessary. Depending on someone else may keep you there longer than you want to be.
  3. Plan what you may say if you are asked specific questions about having children; remember it’s your information, not every question asked requires an answer.
  4. If you find yourself becoming emotional during a gathering, try to step away—go outside, to the restroom, or to another room. If others notice, it’s ok.
  5. Traditions are wonderful, but it’s fine to depart from them when necessary. Saying no to a gathering that you’ve attended for a decade does not mean that you will never go again. If people ask questions you can say, “I can’t make it this year. I hope to come next year.” Or tell your aunt that it’s just too hard to see your cousin with her newborn when you’ve been trying so hard. Or just say whatever feels most comfortable. The decision is yours, while at the same time reactions of others belong to them and need not impact you.
  6. Plan how you will spend your time. You may want to be the one to cover the office, then reward yourself with a week off when everyone else is back to work.
  7. Do something you never have time to do.
  8. Go to a non-holiday-related event in a part of town where the parking is usually difficult. Plan to avoid the mall.
  9. Perhaps it’s the year to make donations in honor of those to whom you usually give gifts.
  10. Take care of yourself. Eating well and sleeping enough are obvious ways.
  11. Indulge in a enjoyable non-holiday-related activity that’s different, such as an activity you’ve been away from but you still enjoy.
  12. You can also join a support group or speak to a professional who understands the unique nature of your sadness.
  13. Most importantly, allow yourself to have your thoughts and feelings, they are part of you. Try to judge them less and embrace them more. If you believe that the holidays are about being generous and kind, then why not extend generosity and kindness to yourself?

If you would like to find more support for coping with infertility this holiday season or would like to learn more about our individual or couple’s psychological support services offered through Shady Grove Fertility call 301-279-9030 or sign up for a support group.

To schedule a new patient consultation at Shady Grove Fertility, please call 877-971-7755 or schedule an appointment online.

Editors Note: This post was originally published in December 2017.
 
Ellen Eule, LSSW-C

About the Author:
Mrs. Eule has extensive experience as a licensed and board certified Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Washington D.C. She’s worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups in many settings including HMOs, agencies and private practice. She has a special interest in assessment, issues related to grief and loss, infertility counseling, postpartum depression, and adoption. Mrs. Eule sees patients in the Rockville and Frederick offices, as well as her office in Bethesda.
 

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Shady Grove Fertility is proud to welcome Dr. Matthew Connell to the Mechanicsburg and Lancaster Medical Teams. Dr. Connell will provide a full range of state-of-the-art, in-house diagnostic and treatment options for female and male infertility, elective egg freezing, LGBTQ family building, and fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment.

Dr. Connell earned his doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Missouri and completed his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Connell has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, book chapters, and review articles in many leading scientific journals, and has been invited to present and consult nationally in the fields of endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology.

Dr. Connell is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a member of numerous medical organizations. His clinical interests include all aspects of male and female infertility with specific focus on recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian insufficiency, diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis, and fertility preservation.

You can now schedule a new patient appointment with Dr. Connell in SGF’s Mechanicsburg and Lancaster offices, conveniently located in central Pennsylvania.

“Dr. Connell has been amazing during our infertility journey. He is patient, kind, and knowledgeable. My husband and I love that he knows us and never makes us feel like just another patient. IVF can feel overwhelming and Dr. Connell is always willing to listen and spend time answering questions. I would recommend Dr. Connell to friends and family seeking fertility treatment is a huge decision and we are so glad we trusted Dr. Connell,” shared a patient.

More about Dr. Matthew Connell

WHY DID YOU BECOME A REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST?
Dr. Connell: I became interested in women’s health when I was in medical school. I loved delivering babies. When I was in residency, I was exposed to reproductive medicine and I was drawn to the challenge of helping couples achieve such an important life goal.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME? 
Dr. Connell: I am a big sports fan and enjoy watching. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy reading books.

WHO INSPIRES YOU?
Dr. Connell: My parents inspire me. They have always taught me to work hard and do the right thing.

WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO PATIENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING?
Dr. Connell: The first thing I do is listen and understand why they are struggling. I let the patient know that they are not alone in this journey.

DESCRIBE A TIME YOU WERE INSPIRED BY A PATIENT.
Dr. Connell: There was once a patient who required six egg retrievals and was finally able to have a baby. Her perseverance and willingness to do whatever it took to become pregnant was one of the most courageous things I have encountered.

WHAT ABOUT SGF MAKES YOU THE MOST PROUD?
Dr. Connell: I am proud to work for an organization that puts patients first. The care that is delivered is world class; I know first-hand because they helped me have a son.

WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
Dr. Connell: I would love to go to Wimbledon to watch tennis, it is my favorite tennis tournament. I love travel and would love to see the Roman Coliseum.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Dr. Connell: I would describe myself as nice, honest, funny. I am very data driven when it comes to medicine and feel it is best to provide patients with the best evidence.

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To learn more or schedule an appointment with an SGF physician, please call the New Patient Center at 212-203-4826 or fill out this brief form.

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Shady Grove Fertility announced today a new partnership with USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine. The partnership, led by USF Health’s newly appointed Fellowship and Division Director and newly instated SGF physician, Anthony Imudia, M.D., offers a unique opportunity to combine the clinical expertise of SGF with the academic leadership of USF Health to create a more robust training program for future reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) physicians.

“I am incredibly proud to not only accept the position as Fellowship Director at USF Health but also to join the SGF family. I have long admired SGF’s ability to integrate their three primary missions—to provide excellence in clinical services, to teach, and conduct research, and I think tremendous opportunities to improve patient outcomes will come from aligning these two programs,” Dr. Imudia said.

Dr. Imudia will remain as teaching faculty with USF Health while providing patient care in SGF Tampa Bay’s Wesley Chapel and Westshore, FL, locations.

The SGF/USF Health Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Program is the second in its kind for SGF who also participates in the highest level of training and teaching through a partnership in the combined National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Walter Reed Fellowship Program.

“Through SGF’s dedicated research, continuous innovation, and strategic partnerships, we can offer our patients medicine that stays at the cutting edge to improve outcomes and help more people conceive,” says Celso Silva, M.D., M.S., Medical Director of SGF Tampa Bay and former USF Health faculty, who sees patients in SGF’s Westshore, FL, location.

“As a former USF Health physician, I’m particularly honored to extend this unique partnership. I believe it will offer patients a great advantage on their road to parenthood, as well as enhance the training opportunities of residents and fellows at USF,” said Shayne Plosker, M.D., board certified SGF reproductive endocrinologist and former professor of OB/GYN and Division Director of USF-IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology, who sees patients in SGF’s Brandon, FL location.

“Among the many reasons we are excited about this collaboration is because it connects providers who share similar values and goals. Both the SGF practice and the USF academic medical center believe that a patient-centric care model that addresses the medical, physical, financial, and psychological needs of patients is what’s in the best interest of patients. We believe this partnership synergistically combines the unique assets of each organization and provides a tremendous advantage to fertility patients,” added Silva.

“SGF believes that training the next generation of physicians of reproductive medicine is just one of the many ways we ‘give back’ to benefit all patients, not just our own. All of the SGF physicians and most of our laboratory staff began their training, and often their careers, in academic medical centers, realizing these centers are traditionally the only seat of academic research. From that vantage point, we realize that an invigorating, stimulating atmosphere can contribute to clinical excellence, which was the impetus for us to reconstruct that academic atmosphere within the privacy and patient-oriented setting of our practice—to meld the best of both worlds,” explains Eric A. Widra, M.D., Medical Director at SGF, who sees patients in SGF’s Washington, D.C. K Street location, as well as serves as the Division Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility at Georgetown University.

In 2018, SGF partnered with Women’s Care Florida to create SGF Tampa Bay, a unique collaboration of a leading women’s health provider and a nationally renowned fertility practice. The new USF Health partnership will further the mission established at the time of SGF Tampa Bay’s creation, to improve access to care across all of the Tampa Bay region by providing more convenient access to leading physicians and highly specialized fertility care, including diagnostic testing and low- and high-tech treatment options such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg treatment, egg freezing, oncofertility, and LGBTQ family building.

SGF Tampa Bay’s new Wesley Chapel location joins its existing two locations in Tampa Bay—Westshore and Brandon.

SGF’s expansion throughout Tampa Bay also eases access to its internationally renowned donor egg treatment and gestational carrier programs. SGF recruits and prescreens (medically, psychologically, and genetically) all prospective, ready-to-cycle egg donors prior to listing them on the SGF donor registry.

“We are thrilled that the partnership with SGF allows USF to strengthen our academic mission of the USF Health Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the unique training opportunity it presents for fellows and residents. As well, the coordination of research and other activities will offer access for patients within the USF Health network, a national leader in clinical practice. Ultimately, it provides more care options for patients,” said Judette Louis, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine.

“I am very pleased that this affiliation will enhance our core missions of teaching, research, and clinical care, as the only academic medical center in the Tampa Bay region,” said Mark Moseley, Chief Clinical Officer for USF Health. “Due to this joint effort, we are able to continue to provide the highest quality care and help make life better for our IVF patients and their families.”

Dr. Imudia earned his medical degree from the Universidad Latina De Panama before completing his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. He then completed a 3-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility from Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, where he also served as an instructor in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology.

Dr. Imudia joined USF Morsani College of Medicine in 2013. He served as the Director, USF-IVF Clinical Operations from 2015-2017; and is currently the Division Director and Fellowship Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, USF Morsani College of Medicine.

Dr. Imudia has earned many teaching and research awards, produced numerous peer-reviewed publications, and has given international and national presentations in the field of infertility and reproductive endocrinology, IVF, egg freezing and egg donation. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

SGF Tampa Bay accepts many insurances and also offers unique financial programs for self-pay patients such as their Shared Risk 100% Refund Guarantee for IVF and donor egg—in which patients take home a baby or receive a full refund—or their income-based Shared Help Program and Military Discount, to name a few. SGF provides an exclusive financing option through Fertility Finance with an easy loan process and competitive rates.

New patients may schedule an appointment at any of the SGF Tampa Bay locations by calling the SGF New Patient Center at 1-888-761-1967 or submitting this brief online form. Former USF patients may schedule at any of the SGF Tampa Bay locations by calling 813-906-2285.

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