Patient Testimonial
Dr. Healy is amazing! She was there to help us through every step of our fertility journey. She checked in frequently and was always able to answer any questions we had. Her calm and supportive demeanor brought a sense of peace to my husband and I during these anxious times.

I have had a great experience with Dr. Shah and his team at Shady Grove Fertility in Spring. If you’re wanting to try IVF but you’re nervous, give SGF a shot because the process was much more manageable than I thought it would be, due to the experience and kindness of this team.

Choosing Dr. Shah and his team at SGF for our IVF journey is one of the best decisions my partner and I made. Dr. Shah possesses exceptional medical expertise, but also a remarkable level of empathy, which is such a rare combination to experience as a patient. 

Dr. Morris was thoughtful and caring! She checked in throughout the entire egg retrieval process and responded to all questions. As a person of color, I deliberately sought her to be the lead of this very delicate and important step in my life. She was an outstanding provider!

We could not be more thankful to have had Dr. Katler’s support during our IVF journey. He was extremely thoughtful and attentive to our medical and emotional needs. We are eternally grateful to have found such a great doctor. Highly recommend!

Dr. Quaas is the kindest, most caring doctor. The team is truly the best and they really care about the patients. It’s a new practice, but I truly believe Dr. Quaas and the team understand the research and have great success rates. My husband and I are so grateful!

Biography

Ellie Andres, PA-C, earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Elon University in North Carolina. She then continued her studies at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and completed her Master of Medical Science in the Physician Assistant Program.    

Ellie comes to SGF with over a decade of experience as a Physician Assistant, including time spent in Medical Endocrinology and Reproductive Endocrine & Infertility. 

Since joining SGF in 2022, Ellie’s responsibilities include counseling patients on various fertility treatments, performing monitoring, baseline and saline ultrasounds, intrauterine inseminations (IUI), endometrial biopsies, mock embryo transfers, HSGs and more. 

Ellie currently cares for patients as a physician assistant at SGF Carolina’s Raleigh location.  

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology: Elon University North Carolina
  • Master of Science in Medical Science – Physician Assistant: Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Perform ultrasounds including baseline, monitoring, and obstetrical   
  • Perform intrauterine inseminations (IUI)  
  • Perform hysterosalpingograms (HSGs)  
  • Perform saline sonograms/mock embryo transfers (SIS/MET)  
  • Perform urgent care evaluations for pain and/or bleeding  
  • Perform gynecological procedures such as endometrial biopsies   
  • Perform physical exams   
  • Review lab results and assist in clinical decision making for patients   
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 
  • Triangle Association of Physician Assistants

Q&A

Having been a Physician Assistant for over a decade, I truly feel there is nothing more rewarding than helping families of all walks of life build their desired family. The connections made with patients during what is often a difficult and stressful journey are priceless. I am excited to continue my career in this field with Shady Grove Fertility.

I enjoy spending time with my family, outdoor activities and listening to true crime podcasts.

I am a Raleigh/Cary native and have an identical twin sister!