Patient Testimonial
Dr. Lersten was incredible—always positive, warm, and genuinely supportive. Her kindness and encouragement made a difficult time feel a little easier, and I always felt like I was in good hands. If you’re navigating the challenges of starting a famil, I highly recommend Dr. Lersten.

Dr. Gannon made me feel truly cared for—she was very thorough, kind, and knowledgeable, which really put me at ease. I went in feeling nervous, but left feeling completely comfortable and confident in her care. The entire team, including the staff, made me feel like a priority.

Shady Grove Fertility provides exceptional care and support under the expertise, knowledge and professionalism of Dr. Patounakis. He is incredibly successful at his work as well as thorough, compassionate and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Patounakis and the entire team at Shady Grove Fertility.

Dr. Kim and team are the best of the best. We switched clinics and have had a great experince. He truly listens to your concerns, never does the same thing twice, and is very involved in your journey. I would refer anyone to go to there in a heartbeat!

I had a wonderful experience with IVF at Shady Grove. The staff were incredibly friendly and supportive throughout the entire process. I am especially grateful for Dr. Sally Vitez, whose positivity and expertise made a significant difference. I couldn’t be more thankful for her and the entire team!

Dr. Kim is an amazing doctor and person. Since our first encounter with him, we just knew we were in the right hands. He is so very detailed, thorough, and kind hearted. He makes you feel comfortable from the moment you meet him.

Biography

Christine Kincaid, MSN, WHNP-BC, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She then received her Master of Science in Nursing (Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program) from Duke University.  

Christine began her nursing career in Fort Worth, Texas, providing pediatric care. From there, she spent time providing women and infant care in Winston, Salem, North Carolina. Christine then focused her career on reproductive medicine at a fertility clinic in Winston, Salem, where she managed patients through the fertility treatment cycle from counseling, to educating, and coordinating patient care. 

At Shady Grove Fertility, Christine works with the physicians in the evaluation and management of patients. She performs diagnostic and treatment procedures, monitors patients, and counsels patients on various fertility treatments.  

Christine currently cares for patients as a nurse practitioner at SGF’s Wesley Chapel office. In her free time, she enjoys spending time being creative through woodworking, sewing, or other types of crafting.  

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Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing (Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program): Duke University 
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of North Carolina at Greensboro  
  • Perform ultrasounds: baseline, monitoring, and obstetric  
  • Perform saline sonograms/mock embryo transfers (SIS/MET) 
  • Perform hysterosalpingograms (HSGs) 
  • Perform intrauterine inseminations (IUIs) 
  • Review lab results 
  • Perform physical exams  
  • Perform urgent care evaluations and counsel patients for concerns 
  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society 
  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses 
  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine 

Q&A

I worked in a pediatric hospital when I first became a nurse and enjoyed the relationships between the family and child. I then began working on a mother/baby unit and helped teach and facilitate a healthy bond between mother and child. This job led to working throughout the Women’s Hospital. Women are strong and resilient, and I was honored to be able to serve their distinct population. I went back to school to become a WHNP to meet the needs of this community. Once I graduated, I began working at a fertility clinic, and I have enjoyed working with these extraordinary couples and individuals on their unique journey.  

I love to do and learn crafts of all kinds! Woodworking, sewing, painting, ceramics … anything creative.

I have lived in seven different states throughout my life.