Physicians
Dr. Kirby Plessala
MD, FACOGObstetrician & Gynecologist
Over 30 years helping women achieve pregnancy through lifestyle medicine — known for his kindness and deeply empathetic bedside manner.
Dr. Laurence Jacobs
MD, FACOGReproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
47 years of clinical experience including nearly 40 years in IVF. Known for his empathy and quick wit alongside exceptional clinical depth.
Obstetrician & Gynecologist
15+ years of board-certified practice. Recognized for her collaborative approach to hormone management, fertility, and metabolic health.
Dr. Jodie Horton
MD, FACOGObstetrician & Gynecologist
22+ years caring for women at every stage. Certified Menopause Practitioner and board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Licensed in VA, MD, DC, and LA.
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Princeton graduate with 15 years of experience in fertility optimization and pregnancy outcomes. Licensed in MN and TX.
Dr. Brook Wharton
MD, MSCPObstetrician & Gynecologist
15+ years of board-certified practice with a Columbia master's in human nutrition. Focused on health optimization through preconception and the menopause continuum.
Advanced Practice Providers
Alyssa Hulbert
FNP-BCFamily Nurse Practitioner
Brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to infertility care — a personal PCOS and IVF journey informs her deeply patient-centered approach.
Allyn Ann Simpson
WHNP-BCWomen's Health Nurse Practitioner
20+ years across fertility, OB, postpartum/NICU, and GYN care, plus her own 13-year journey to motherhood.
Tamara Austin
PA-C, MPASPhysician Assistant
MUSC-trained with a focus on family medicine and women's health. Brings a warm, whole-person approach to every patient interaction.
Nutrition & Nursing
Fertility Nurse & Head of Clinical Operations
20+ years in fertility nursing and IVF coaching. Co-founder of Ovum. Brings unmatched institutional knowledge and personal dedication to every patient.
Registered Nurse, Director of Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination
A dedicated patient advocate who helps individuals navigate the healthcare system and understand the root causes of their fertility challenges.
Jenna Appel
RD, CDCESRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist
Hunter College and UVA-trained dietitian specializing in preconception nutrition, diabetes care, and perimenopause metabolic support.
Monica Auslander Moreno
MS, RDNRegistered Dietitian & Fertility Nutrition Specialist
Founder of Essence Nutrition and adjunct professor at FIU. Brings evidence-based nutrition expertise and her own ART experience to every patient.