Ray Tsai, Ph.D.

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  • IVF & Embryology Laboratories
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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

Ray Tsai, Ph.D, is a certified High-Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD) by the American Board of Bioanalysis. 

Dr. Tsai earned his undergraduate degree in Radiological Science and Technology from National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) in Taiwan. He then continued his studies at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) to complete his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Tsai completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduating with his Ph.D, Dr. Tsai did a postdoctoral fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri where he completed the Reproductive Sciences T32 training program.  

Dr. Tsai’s research interests include endometrial receptivity and cell division, topics which he has contributed to in publications including Reprod Sci and Biology of Reproduction. He is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the American Association of Bioanalysis.  

Dr. Tsai joined Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) as an embryologist in 2013. Today, Dr. Tsai is the Lab Director for SGF Richmond and SGF Jones Institute.  

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Education

  • Doctorate: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 
  • High Complexity Lab Director (American Board of Bioanalysis)   
  • Larry Ewing Memorial Trainee Travel Fund, 2013.  
  • Fellowship to participate the Frontiers in Reproduction program, 2013.  
  • John R. Staley, Jr. Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship, the University of Tennessee, 2011. 
  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 
  • American Association of Bioanalysis