Patient Testimonial
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.

Dr. Barnard is absolutely lovely and answered all my questions. She is very personable and kept us updated throughout the whole fertility process.

Biography

London Pino, MSN, RN, FNP-C, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Downers Grove, Illinois. She then continued her studies at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner.    

London’s spent the first several years of her nursing career working in labor and delivery. After becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she continued working in women’s health at an OB/GYN office. London then transitioned to reproductive medicine with Shady Grove Fertility, drawn to the field’s scientific innovations while also being able to help people along their family-building journeys.  

Since joining SGF in 2021, London’s responsibilities include counseling patients on various fertility treatments, performing monitoring and baseline ultrasounds for fertility preservation and treatments, and completing intrauterine inseminations (IUI), endometrial biopsies, mock embryo transfers, and more. 

London currently cares for patients as a Nurse Practitioner at SGF’s Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, office. In her free time, she enjoys travelling and exploring new places and spending time with her family.  

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove Illinois
  • Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner: Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts
  • 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 Association of Nurse Practitioners

Q&A

I have always had a passion for women’s health. I started my nursing career in labor and delivery in 2012. I loved being a part of such a monumental moment in couples lives whether it was watching them become parents for the first time or watching their families grow. After becoming a Nurse Practitioner, I continued working in women’s health at an OB/GYN office. Reproductive medicine holds a special place in my heart as my husband and I struggled with infertility and without it we wouldn’t be parents.  It is an honor and a privilege to be able to help other couples on this journey to grow their family. 

I like to travel and explore new places, spin, and most of all spend time with my husband, daughter, and doggy daughter! 

I was a competitive cheerleader from childhood through college. I also got the opportunity to go to Hawaii and cheer in the NFL Pro bowl my senior year of high school.