rachel sprague fertility physician sgf

Rachel Sprague, M.D.

Board Certified Board Certified

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
St. Petersburg Location St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa - Westshore Location Tampa - Westshore, FL
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Patient Testimonial
With Dr. Mitchell, I felt like I actually had options and was an active participant in my treatment plan. One of the things that sets her apart is how communicative she is. She personally handled most of my appointments, and when she didn’t, she always made a point to call or send a message.

From the very first consultation, Dr. Mitchell made my husband and I feel at ease and reassured. Having a infertility diagnosis felt so scary and left us with so many questions about the future, but she helped ease our fears.

This has been far an experience for my family, and I however doctor Mitchell has been amazing and very straight forward from the very beginning. I’m so thankful for her and the wonderful staff that made me feel as family everytime I arrived there.

I am so grateful to have found myself at SGF Carolinas. In this clinic I received an extremely thorough fertility workup, an individualized treatment plan, and always felt heard by my care team.

I would highly recommend Dr. Selter due to her knowledge, attention to detail, empathy/care for patients, and ability to explain things patiently during a time of high stress for patients. She explained things to me every step of the way so that I would feel comfortable and informed.

I wish I could give them more stars! Everyone here was so sweet and kind along my entire journey. My nurse Mya has been SO responsive with my billion questions! Dr. Swelstad is just amazing! Every single person in this facility made me feel so special and so well taken care of!

Biography

Rachel Sprague, M.D., earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. It was during this time that her interest in reproductive medicine came to light when she was exposed to the concept of in vitro fertilization and the intricacies of early pregnancy. The interest intensified throughout her clinical rotations where she experienced first-hand the bond between patients and their physicians.

She pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she served as Residency Class Lieutenant and earned the Fund for Excellence in Research Award. Dr. Sprague then traveled to Florida to complete her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida.

Exemplifying Dr. Sprague’s passion for research are her contributions to research abstracts presented at medical conferences nationwide on topics including the environmental effects on a person’s ovarian reserve, preimplantation genetic testing, and endometriosis. Additionally, Dr. Sprague contributed a book chapter on in vitro fertilization in the Encyclopedia of Reproduction, Second Edition. Dr. Sprague is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Medical Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society.

Dr. Sprague provides fertility care for patients at SGF Tampa Bay’s St. Petersburg office. In her free time, she enjoys exploring, singing, and dancing with her husband, two children, and bulldog, Hank.

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Education

  • Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida
  • Tampa Magazine Top Doctor (2023 – 2025)
  • Tampa General Hospital Award for Outstanding Clinical Fellow Research (2019)
  • Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Excellence in Training Award (2019)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Postgraduate Fellowship Research Scholarship (2019)
  • University of Alabama Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Award (2018)
  • Fund for Excellence in Research Award, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2017)
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • American Medical Association
  • Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
  • Coming soon

Q&A

I was drawn to this field by its opportunity to combine all aspects of medicine that I enjoyed into one. My interest started during a medical student lecture where I was exposed to the concept of in vitro fertilization and the intricacies of early pregnancy. This interest intensified throughout my clinical rotations when I saw the strong bond formed between patients and their reproductive endocrinologists. The relationship was built on mutual respect and trust. It is a field of hope, support, and exponentially expanding knowledge, and one that will always challenge me to be better. To me, there was no other specialty like it.

To be a member of the SGF team makes me proud. SGF has a long reputation of producing impactful, high-quality clinical research and of practicing evidence-based medicine for the betterment of their patients. I am privileged to be surrounded by sincere, intelligent, and committed people who constantly strive to make a positive difference in the lives of their patients.   

People who overcome adversity with grace. 

Items on my bucket list include sleeping in an ice hotel and see the Northern Lights, becoming fluent in Spanish, and meeting Charles Barkley.

Soccer was a big part of my life growing up, as it taught me the value of team commitment, resilience, and respect. This has now evolved into running and yoga, which help bring me mental clarity and calmness.

My husband and I love to explore with our two children and our bulldog, Hank. We enjoy meeting new people and hearing new stories. At home, music, song, and dance are the essence of our family life.

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