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🔬It’s Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! 🥼🧫

Gratitude fills our hearts for our dedicated embryologists, who shape dreams into reality daily. Cheers to our remarkable team at IVFMD. The first babysitters working hard behind the scenes! Thank you!! 🫶🏽


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🗣️ We are going LIVE for National Infertility Awareness Week
(NIAW), and This year’s theme is “Leave Your Mark.“ It is essential to use your voice, especially this week, to help spread awareness!

Dr. Kenneth Gelman of IVFMD and Dr. Farrar Duro of Florida Complete Wellness will be discussing fertility treatments, acupuncture, and answering YOUR questions LIVE!

🗓️Set your reminder for Wednesday, April 24th, at 7:30 PM EST.

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⭐️ IVFMD has been recognized as one of America’s Best Fertility Clinics in 2024! ⭐️

America’s Best Fertility Clinics 2024 ranking lists the top 100 fertility clinics as defined by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Over 3,000 reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists, obstetricians/gynecologists working in and referring patients to fertility clinics, and other medical professionals.

The evaluation is based on four pillars:

⭐️ Nationwide Online Survey: During the survey period from January to February 2024, Newsweek and Statista invited reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists, obstetricians/gynecologists working in and referring patients to fertility clinics, as well as other medical professionals (e.g., registered nurses, laboratory assistants) and fertility clinic administrators/managers working in fertility clinics to participate in the survey.

⭐️ Quality Metrics: Assisted Reproductive Technology metrics with a focus on indicators relevant to fertility clinics published by CDC were analyzed.

⭐️ Accreditation Data: Provided by The Joint Commission (JCI)(2), College of American Pathologists (CAP)(3), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)(4), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)(5).

⭐️ Patient Satisfaction: Data based on Google reviews was included.

We feel truly honored for this recognition and are proud of your team for helping us achieve this!! ❤️

See the full article via the link in our bio.

“Today was such a special day! I brought Brody back to where it all started & he got to meet all of his friends❤️.

I remember sitting in this exact waiting room wondering if I would ever be on the other side of infertility, and finally, here we are with our miracle baby!

Dr. McCarthy and her team were a super important part of our journey, and I’ll always be thankful for the support and their positive attitude through every step. You all are the best! ❤️”

We LOVED meeting Brody and getting in all of the baby cuddle feels!! Thank you so much for your trust and kind words. Congrats on your beautiful baby boy! ❤️

➡️ Thurs., April 26 | 25th at 6PM PT, 8PM CT, and 9PM ET.

The Importance of Empathy - Learn techniques to become a more supportive partner during your fertility journey.

Dr. Alice Domar renowned psychologist, and Chief Compassion Officer at The Prelude Network, will be hosting a webinar to provide insight on “The importance of Empathy” during your fertility journey.

Interested but can’t make it? Register to receive the recording via the link in our bio!

“4/4/23... transfer day.

Our journey is something I wasn’t sure I would ever share. But as time goes on, I feel more and more of a tug to share in hopes it reaches someone out there who is in the season I was in, and know they are not alone. And God’s got you.

1 year ago today, we took this little frozen embryo out of the freezer and transferred to me with every fiber in our being hoping and praying this would be the time we got to see a baby earthside. It felt different this time-there was such a peace and calm presence and I know that was Jesus walking with me. It had been years of heartbreak leading up to this point. But we still believed God is still in the business of miracles and he led us to this process for a reason. After the procedure, I talked to my cousin who also walked down this path and filled her in on how it went. It was only then we realized, I transferred this little miracle on the anniversary or our grandmothers passing. I fully believe Mimi Jane got to meet her great-grandchild and gave him a kiss from heaven on the way down.

1 year later, here we are sitting here with the most perfect little boy. Truly a miracle in every sense of the word. I pray he grows up to know how special he is and how loved and wanted he was. It’s hard to believe just a year ago, something so small changed our entire world so big. Happy transfer-anniversary, Rhett! I can’t imagine life without you!

For those of you walking through fertility struggles, know that I see you, I’m praying for you, and I’m always here to talk it out with you.”

Happy Transeferversary to this sweet baby! Thank you to this mama for being so brave and sharing your story! ❤️🙏 Congratulations on your beautiful family!

“Dr. Soto & Sasha are a fantastic team, and they made our dream come true! We cannot thank them enough for making this process as positive and wonderful as they did! “For this child, I have prayed…” 1 Samuel 1:27”

We love to meet “our” babies! Thank you so much for the visit! Congratulations on your beautiful family. ❤️ We appreciate your trust in Dr. Soto and our team!

⭐️ Happy to Dr. Ellen Wood ⭐️

She says:

“I am dual board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. I am also a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and a distinguished fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

My primary interests include in vitro fertilization, congenital uterine anomalies, and advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgical techniques.

I graduated with distinction from my clinical and research fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility from The Pennsylvania Hospital and Thomas Jefferson Medical College and currently enjoy mentoring both medical students and OB/GYN residents.

I am a proud mother of two daughters, both of whom are pursuing careers in the medical field. Tori will be graduating from Medical School in 2025 and Gracie will be graduating from Dental School in 2026. Outside of the office, I have completed 9 full marathons and 25 half marathons. I also enjoy water sports, boating, skiing, and travel.”

Dr. Wood serves IVFMD’s patients out of our Cooper City office.📍

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Kimberly Thompson ⭐️

About her:

Serving IVFMD’s patients since 1994, she loves working closely with her patients to support them through the challenges of fertility treatment. Her approach is to first define what is the factor hindering fertility, on her own words
-“We do what is best for each patient, rather than basing our decisions on standardized protocols”.

Dr. Thompson is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Thompson is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), and a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

She is bilingual and speaks both English and Spanish.

A mother and wife, Dr. Thompson loves spending time with her family, together enjoying hiking, kayaking, and whitewater rafting, as well attending and supporting as much live theater as possible.

Dr. T serves IVFMD’s patients out of our Miami office.📍

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Joelle Taylor ⭐️

She says:

“I am keenly interested in longevity medicine and spend a great deal of time discussing ways to optimize overall health through diet, exercise, and proper sleep.

I am a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and a Diplomate with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I am also a member of numerous scientific societies, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

I pursued fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the prestigious Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, where I was awarded several research grants, published numerous articles, and presented my research at national meetings.

I reside in Palm Beach Gardens with my three children and Australian Labradoodle. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, yoga, hiking, and spending time with my friends and family.”

Dr. T serves IVFMD’s patients out of our Miami office.📍

Thank you, Dr. Taylor, for all that you do!

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Enrique Soto ⭐️

About him:

Dr. Soto is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also a member of numerous prestigious professional societies, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Serving IVFMD’s patients for 10 years now, he has a very personal approach to fertility when he treats his patients. He likes to spend a great deal of time getting to know his patients, their concerns, and their backgrounds to formulate the best approach to treat their fertility concerns.

As a fertility specialist, Dr. Soto’s areas of expertise include the medical and surgical treatment of infertility, IVF, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, congenital uterine anomalies, endometriosis, and reproductive surgery.

Dr. S serves IVFMD’s patients out of our Miami office.📍

Thank you, Dr. Soto, for all you do!

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Katherine L. Palmerola ⭐️

She says:

“I am an Ivy-league trained, double board-certified OBGYN and REI specialist. My special interests include preimplantation genetic testing, operative hysteroscopy, and third-party reproduction (donor egg, donor s***m, gestational carrier). In fact, my brother was conceived through IVF with the assistance of a gestational carrier in the early 1990’s—a formative event that contributed to my decision to become an Infertility Specialist!

I believe in evidenced-based medicine, but also tailoring treatment to the unique aspects of every patient. There is no one-size-fits-all and I pride myself on developing patient-specific care plans. Additionally, I focus on optimizing your “fertility lifestyle”—diet, exercise, stress-reduction, sleep, eliminating reproductive toxins—to maximize your natural fertility and treatment success.

Born and raised in Philadelphia and New York, I am excited to serve the South Florida community and see both English and Spanish-speaking patients. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my three active sons, exercising, snowboarding, and travelling the world with my family.”

Dr. P serves IVFMD’s patients out of our Miami office.📍

Thank you for all that you do, Dr. P!

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Jennifer Nichols ⭐️

About her:

“I am a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist who has cared for patients for over 13 years. I take pride in giving patients the best overall care beginning with the new patient visit, through individualized fertility treatments plans.

I am dedicated to ensuring each patient is educated about the process and receives personalized care. My focused approach is apparent as soon as patients walk through the door, and they know that my entire team has their best interest as the primary goal.

I am a busy mother of three boys. Along the way to building my own family, I experienced pregnancy losses and diminished ovarian reserve. I truly believe that my journey furthered my understanding and commitment to providing exceptional care to my patients.”

Dr. Nichols serves IVFMD’s patients out of our Viera office.📍

Thank you for all that you do, Dr. N!

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Jenna McCarthy ⭐️

She says:

“I am double board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and in Obstetrics & Gynecology, having trained at one of the top 5 programs in the US (Go Blue!). I see patients with any type of fertility concern, including fertility preservation, PCOS, decreased ovarian reserve, fibroids, endometriosis, and male factor. I particularly enjoy caring for single parents by choice and all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

I understand the heartache and frustration that accompany infertility and strive to provide my patients not only with up-to-date, expert medical advice, but also with the compassion and support that helps make the road a little easier for them. From their very first visit, I work closely with my patients to identify the cause of their fertility issues and craft a treatment plan that meets their individual needs.

My mantra is to hold the vision and trust the process. Infertility treatment isn’t easy, and sometimes it takes longer than we would like, but I am there with my patients every step of the way—for the tears and the celebrations—because to me, they aren’t just patients, they become family.”

Thank you for all that you do, Dr. McCarthy!

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Meet her at the Jupiter office.📍

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Sabrina Gerkowicz ⭐️

Serving IVFMD’s patients out of our Boca and Cooper City offices.📍

Here’s what she has to say:

“My goal is to provide individualized and comprehensive care in a compassionate environment. In addition to the medical components of care, I understand the emotional investment of individuals and/or couples undergoing fertility treatments. I prioritize education and working as a team to optimize your outcome and ensure that you feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.

Beyond the thorough evaluation and management of female and male infertility, my areas of interest include fertility preservation, polycystic ovarian syndrome, LGBTQ+ family building, and third-party reproduction.

I am a Florida native who loves spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling, hiking, personal fitness, and attending music, sporting and cultural events.

I am double board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. I also speak Spanish and am grateful to serve the diverse South Florida community.

I look forward to helping you achieve your fertility and family building goals along your journey towards parenthood!”

Thank you for all that you do, Dr. G!

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⭐️ Happy to Dr. Kenneth Gelman ⭐️

Serving IVFMD’s patients from our Cooper City location, he specializes in infertility, ovulatory disorders, and PCOS and feels that the “future” of fertility would be 100% pregnancy rates with IVF. Wouldn’t that be amazing?!

About Dr. G:

He is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Polycystic Ovarian Society of America, American Society of Reproductive Immunology, National PCOS Society, RESOLVE, and the National American Menopause Society.

Dr. Gelman’s practice stays on the cutting edge of treatments regarding all reproductive endocrinologic procedures, as well as the area of women’s menopause. He strives to provide personalized care to each and every patient and couple.

His office is a state-of-the-art facility with on-site services running the spectrum of highly advanced infertility therapies. The availability of an on-site Embryology Laboratory and an Egg Retrieval Suite enable Dr. Gelman to offer advanced therapies such as In Vitro Fertilization and Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for patients.

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⭐️ Highlighting Dr. Juergen Eisermann for ⭐️

Dr. E founded IVFMD in 1991 and has been practicing out of the South Miami location ever since!

He says:

“It all started with Grand Rounds at my Alma Mater in 1979, with Dr Robert Edwards presenting his groundbreaking first IVF success: the creation of an embryo resulting in the birth of Louise Brown.

My fascination with assisted reproductive technology (ART) has never stopped, and ultimately led me to found IVFMD in 1991.

Fortunate to have met Louise Brown when she celebrated her 40th birthday at ASRM in 2018, I feel inspired to provide the highest quality clinical care along the ever-expanding spectrum of options available today.

I am proud to be part of a diverse team of highly motivated and talented professionals at IVFMD, striving to put patient experience and treatment success above all else.”

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⭐️ Highlighting Dr. Jessica Bauer ⭐️ for ⭐️

Dr. B practices out of our Boca and Jupiter offices📍

Here’s what she has to say:

“I am a double board-certified physician in both OBGYN and REI. As a fertility specialist, I’m committed to a patient-centered approach to all aspects of fertility and reproduction. I value cultivating relationships with patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. I firmly believe patient
care should be grounded in education. I pride myself on giving my patients ample time to discuss, create, and execute treatment plans that are individualized for each couple. I have a master’s degree in nutrition that I incorporate into treatment plans to help patients learn to fuel their bodies in a way that supports reproductive health.

Specific areas of interest include fertility awareness, fertility preservation, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), diminished ovarian reserve, fertility nutrition and family building in the LGBTQ+ community.

I’m happy to see both English and Spanish-speaking patients. Born and raised in a suburb of Boston, I now live in Jupiter, FL, with my husband, son, and mini poodle, Penelope. We love exploring Jupiter’s food scene with family and friends. I look forward to meeting you!”

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⭐️ Today, we kick off ! Each day, we will highlight two incredible physicians who work tirelessly to help our patients' baby dreams come true!

Let’s start with Dr. Connie Alford! She practices out of our Naples location. 📍

About her:

“I am double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. My
training at the National Institutes of Health has given me a
solid background to practice evidence-based medicine and
stay current with the latest advances in our field. This allows
me to offer the best and most up-to-date care tailored
specifically to each patient.

I enjoy helping create families. I try to help all fertility issues
including ovulation disorders, male factor issues, ovarian
reserve issues, genetic issues, and anatomical issues (tubal
factor or uterine problems). Patients who need donor s***m,
eggs, or embryos also have success here. No matter the
reason, I encourage and offer support to optimize the
patient’s body to be ready to accept a pregnancy!

Because I needed fertility treatment to have my own
children, I empathize with patients who also need treatment.
I have felt the stress of infertility and I know the awesome
joy and relief when the treatment finally works! Children are
a blessing and a miracle. I truly enjoy what I do every day.”

Join us in thanking Dr. Alford for all she does here at IVFMD! ⭐️

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“2 years of struggle & heartbreak but we’re finally here. Baby Woods coming August 2024 ❤️👼🏻"

The road isn’t always easy, but it is absolutely worth it! Congratulations to this sweet couple! Thank you for trusting Dr. P and our team for your journey to baby. 🤍

📣 Ask all things fertility and acupuncture on our next IG Live Q&A!

Get your questions ready for Dr. Jennifer Nichols of IVFMD and Dr. Farrar Duro of as they go live to answer all things TTC! Join them on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7:00 pm EST!🤩

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