RMANJ - Key Persons

Adina Schwartz

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Allison "Alleigh" Boyd

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Certified Genetic Counselor
GENETIC COUNSELOR
GENETIC COUNSELOR / Basking Ridge, NJ

"Knowing that I am making a difference in the care and treatment options of patients inspires me to continue to grow and develop as a genetic counselor." Certified genetic counselor Allison "Alleigh" Boyd earned a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she graduated with honors. Infertility benefits vary from patient to patient and from provider to provider. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment of coverage. For your convenience, all of our patient paperwork and educational resources can be found on our Artemis Patient Portal App or below. If you have any questions or issues completing your paperwork please reach out to your care team.

Amanda Bird

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Amber Gamma

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Certified Genetic Counselor
GENETIC COUNSELOR
GENETIC COUNSELOR / Basking Ridge, NJ

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Molecular Genetics from the University of Alberta in Canada, Amber enrolled in the graduate program at Sarah Lawrence. Her desire was fueled by a passion for both science and helping others. "The science behind genetics and the translation to human health and reproduction is a huge source of fascination for me, but I wasn't built to do basic research," she says. "I wanted to work with people." After graduating, Amber did just that, working as a certified genetic counselor at Recombine and Northwell Health before joining RMA in 2022. In addition to its focus on research and evidence-based medicine, Amber was impressed by RMA's commitment to launching a genetic counseling program, a rarity among fertility clinics. Her colleagues in the assisted reproductive technology (ART) space inspire her as well. "There are so many bright minds and passionate hearts among us, and I'm always learning from them," she says. Amber is also dedicated to sharing her knowledge with prospective parents. When discussing PGT-A, a genetic test performed on embryos that screen for chromosomal abnormalities, she is always sure to explain its benefits and limitations: While normal PGT-A results increase the chance of having a successful pregnancy, "PGT-A does not test for every genetic condition, and there are things that may come up during pregnancy that are not caused solely by genetics. In addition, PGT-A is a screening test, so we still recommend follow-up screening or testing for the things PGT-A can look for during pregnancy," she says. When not at work, Amber can be found lost in a good book, playing soccer, cooking, or spending time with her fiancé and their sphynx cat.

Andrés Reig

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Andrés Reig, MD, FACOG, is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Research Faculty at Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA). Born and raised in Valencia, Spain, Dr. Reig earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland. He focuses his work on advancing research and performing fertility evaluation and treatment procedures for RMA patients. Coming from five generations of doctors, Dr. Reig was particularly drawn to reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), as his mother and other family members were REI providers. "That was the initial spark - the idea that ‘normal' people I knew were doing great science that could, quite literally, change the world," says Dr. Reig. After medical school, Dr. Reig moved to the U.S. and worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Yale School of Medicine. He later completed his residency in OBGYN at Bridgeport Hospital - Yale University followed by an REI fellowship with the Jefferson-RMA program. His research interests include low ovarian reserve and poor ovarian response, in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes, and ovarian and embryo biology, and he hosts the FertiliPod podcast and produces the Fertility and Sterility On Air podcast. While Dr. Reig is passionate about advancing the field of REI, he also brings personal experience, as he and his wife turned to RMA to conceive their first child. That's also why joining RMA as a researcher was an easy decision. "When someone is the very best at something, you want to understand why," he says. "After you join RMA, it's immediately obvious: RMA simply cares - absolutely, about everything - to the utmost extent." He is honored to contribute to scientific breakthroughs that help patients all around the world build the family of their dreams. When away from the research lab, Dr. Reig enjoys woodworking, photography, and adventure travel, and he loves any activity on the water. In the future, he is eager to take his children to a Valencia CF soccer game, travel to Morocco with his wife, and sail with his family. Expertise "Experiencing firsthand the incredible changes that have happened over the past 30 years, transforming infertility treatment from a Hail Mary option to almost expecting that it will always work, makes it very real to me that we can actually have a real, profound impact on people's lives through our work."

Angela Q. Leung

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Dr. Angela Leung is a reproductive endocrinologist who helps men, women and couples who want to have a baby, preserve their fertility, or just take care of a reproductive health issue. Her focus, besides helping her patients achieve success, is developing a close relationship with them so they feel safe showing vulnerability, confident asking questions and comfortable investing in their fertility journey. "My goal is to develop a personal relationship with every one of my patents," Dr. Leung said. "To know small things about them, like what they do for work or some detail about their family. I want them to be comfortable asking me questions, because if you don't feel connected with your doctor, or feel judged for asking questions, you won't inquire about the things that matter to you, and that has an impact." Attracted to the east coast as a young woman, Dr. Leung moved from the Midwest to Princeton, New Jersey to pursue her undergraduate degree at Princeton University, where she studied ecology and evolutionary biology, and along with her degree earned a minor in neuroscience. She then headed back to Indiana for medical school, earning her MD at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. It was there that she began to narrow her medical path. At first, the dexterous Dr. Leung (she plays piano and violin) thought she might want to focus on surgery, but as soon as she got a taste of obstetrics and gynecology, she was hooked. "My OB/GYN rotation in medical school was the best experience," Dr. Leung said. "I really enjoyed the relationships I built with patients." Following residency, Dr. Leung strayed in the Boston area to complete her REI fellowship - another three years of training focused specifically on infertility - at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School and Boston IVF. Board-certified in OB/GYN, Dr. Leung has conducted numerous research studies in the field of infertility. She has used single cell sequencing to compare the sperm of fertile and infertile. She's found that prior exposure to hormone therapy in trans men had no effect on the number of eggs retrieved during IVF (their counts were comparable to the egg counts of cis women). And she's studied the question of how many eggs are necessary to achieve multiple live births with one IVF cycle (it's greater than 15). In addition, she's investigated dozens more topics in translational research whose outcomes matter to patients. Expertise Dr. Leung's professional expertise includes egg freezing, with a focus on helping patients understand the process - and their chances of success - better. In 2021, Dr. Leung added an important piece of egg freezing research to the existing scientific literature that addresses the likelihood of achieving a live birth with frozen eggs. Dr. Leung looked at real outcomes of people, aged 34 to 42, who came to Boston IVF to freeze their eggs for elective purposes and then came back later to use those eggs to achieve a pregnancy. While about 1/3 of the patients were successful, Dr. Leung cautioned that a woman's chance of success with previously frozen eggs depends on her age and the number of eggs frozen. Dr. Leung is committed to raising the bar on conversations around egg freezing so women are fully educated on the process and who may benefit.

Bat-Sheva L. Maslow

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST / MD, MSCTR

Blake Vessa

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY / and INFERTILITY FELLOW

Blake Vessa, MD, will join the Jefferson-RMA Program in July 2023. She is a New Jersey native who grew up nearby. She graduated from Washington and Lee University after completing a double major in Biology and Spanish, during which she was inducted into the Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society. She then received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. During medical school, Blake was awarded the John M. Gibbons Award, a grant to fund her attendance at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting. She completed her residency at Rutgers Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Program. During residency, Blake was awarded the Resident Research Award and was also elected as the Education Chief Resident. She has published several peer-reviewed articles in various journals, including The Green Journal and Fertility and Sterility Reports. Her research has also been presented at several national conferences, including the Society for Reproductive Investigation and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Vessa is honored to be joining the prestigious team at Jefferson-RMA for fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Brittany Kenney

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Brittany Seal

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NURSE PRACTITIONER
Certified Women 's Health Nurse Practitioner

Brittany Seal is a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who joined the Lehigh Valley RMA team in November 2022. She completed her undergraduate degree (BSN) at LaSalle University and her graduate degree (MSN) at Regis College and is a member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Brittany began her nursing career five years ago as a labor and delivery nurse, prompting her to return to school to provide exceptional reproductive healthcare and educate her community. She prides herself on offering compassionate care to all her patients.

Carissa Hlywiak

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Carolina Moreira

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Dana McQueen

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Daniel J. Kaser

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Danielle Leotta

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Dayna Browning

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Doreen L. Hock

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Doris Cheung

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Dr. Aimee Ferrandino

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OBSTETRICIAN - GYNECOLOGIST

As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Aimee Ferrandino brings a wealth of experience to reproductive health. With a 15-year tenure as an Assistant Professor at Duke University Medical Center, she focused on early pregnancy management, shaping the next generation of OB/GYN specialists. This journey inspired her pivot towards infertility diagnosis and treatment, leading her to Conceptions Reproductive Associates in Colorado (now part of the RMA network of fertility clinics). A New York native, Dr. Ferrandino hails from a family steeped in education and law. She blazed her trail in medicine, driven by a passion for the sciences, especially human biology. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Binghamton University, majoring in Biology with a concentration in Genetics, followed by her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. Her residency in ObGyn at North Shore University Hospital in Long Island honed her expertise in genetics and minimally invasive surgery. Colorado called to Dr. Ferrandino and her family for its family connections, natural beauty, and lifestyle. The state's commitment to women's health and reproductive rights resonated deeply with her professional and personal ethos, making it the ideal location for her next career phase. In August 2022, Dr. Ferrandino became part of Conceptions, drawn by its compassionate care, teamwork, and dedication to successful outcomes. She contributes her surgical expertise and clinical insight to this new chapter. Outside the clinic, Dr. Ferrandino is an outdoor enthusiast, captivated by Colorado's mountainous landscapes. A fitness buff, she enjoys healthy cooking, exercising, and quality time with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Expertise Dr. Aimee Ferrandino is renowned for her extensive knowledge and skill in reproductive endocrinology and infertility treatment. Her areas of specialization include a thorough diagnostic assessment, advanced procedures like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), and cutting-edge options like third-party reproduction and egg preservation techniques.

Dr. Alice Shapiro

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST
Specialist

Dr. Alice Shapiro is a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist who believes in patient-centric care, which means putting the patient's needs first, above all else. "Taking the time to really listen and get to know my patients is critical in establishing trust and forming a bond," she said. "Fertility treatment is often challenging, and each patient's journey is unique. In addition to providing the absolute best medical care possible, it's extremely important to me that my patients feel comfortable, heard, and supported throughout the entire process - and that I am there with them every step of the way." Dr. Shapiro sees her role as partnering with patients to create the families they want on their own terms. "I love working closely with my patients to achieve their specific goals, whether that is building a family, preserving their fertility, or just planning for the future," she said. Dr. Shapiro's dedication to her patients, combined with more than a decade of training and medical practice, is what drives every decision she makes. For her, putting patients first meant finding a medical practice that aligned with her values, and chose RMA because of its focus on research and patient care. "It was really important to me to be at an organization that prioritizes the patient. Going through a fertility treatment is already so challenging, and RMA does everything they can to make things as easy and streamlined for the patient as possible," she said. " There is also a lot of science that goes into the art of helping my patients achieve their fertility goals and RMA is a leader in research in our field. I am thrilled to be able to deliver high-quality, customized treatment programs for my patients at RMA." Dr. Shapiro received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara (USCB); attended medical school at Tel Aviv University - Sackler School of Medicine; did her OB-GYN residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School; and completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and has been invited to speak and present her research throughout the United States. Dr. Shapiro is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG). Expertise Diminished ovarian reserve, care of the LGBTQ+ patient, unexplained infertility, fertility preservation, PCOS.

Dr. Allison Lange

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Dr. Lange was awarded the New England Fertility Society/eIVF Grant to study the effects of male Body Mass Index (BMI) on Assisted Reproductive Technology. Dr. Allison Lange received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and completed her OB/GYN residency at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2016, Dr. Lange was awarded the New England Fertility Society REI Ferring Research Grant to assess the efficacy of intravenous acetaminophen versus fentanyl for perioperative pain control during oocyte retrieval. In the same year she was awarded the New England Fertility Society/eIVF Grant to study the effects of male Body Mass Index (BMI) on Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Dr. Althea O'Shaughnessy

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Distinguished Fertility Specialist
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Dr. Althea O'Shaughnessy, a distinguished fertility specialist, is known for her straightforward and compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. O'Shaughnessy believes in honesty and education. She ensures that her patients are well-informed and confident in their decisions throughout their fertility journey. Her philosophy centers on alleviating fears through truth and open communication about their reproductive health. Originating from New York, Dr. O'Shaughnessy's passion for science and medicine was ignited during her high school years. This early inspiration led her to pursue her undergraduate degree at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, followed by her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. She completed her OBGYN residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center and further specialized in Reproductive Endocrinology at Downstate Medical Center in New York. Dr. O'Shaughnessy has an extensive career in reproductive medicine, with positions held at renowned institutions such as Mount Sinai Hospital, Cooper Center for IVF in New Jersey, and the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine in New York. Her move to Colorado marked a significant step in her career as she joined Conceptions Reproductive Associates, now a part of the RMA network. At Conceptions, she is acclaimed for her tailored patient care approach, focusing on individualized treatment plans based on scientific evidence rather than generic protocols. Dr. O'Shaughnessy's patient consultations focus on comfort and education. She believes in equipping her patients with knowledge, allowing them to steer their fertility journey confidently. Her approach has been integral to the success of Conceptions, where a cohesive team of specialists, including embryologists and IVF experts, work collaboratively to achieve the best patient outcomes. Outside her professional life, Dr. O'Shaughnessy is an avid fan of Latin music and enjoys skiing and science fiction, reflecting her diverse interests and dynamic personality. Her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut exemplifies her adventurous spirit. Dr. O'Shaughnessy's impact on her patients is profound, exemplified by her successful treatment of a patient with endometrial cancer, leading to a miraculous journey of motherhood. Her dedication and flexibility in patient care have been recognized by numerous awards, including the "Best In Medicine" by the American Health Council in 2019 and multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctor Awards. Expertise In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. O'Shaughnessy leads the donor egg program at Conceptions. She emphasizes the importance of emotional and physical fitness in egg donors, ensuring a thoughtful and ethical approach to egg donation.