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Ovum's board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, and fertility nurses bring deep expertise in hormonal and metabolic health — and genuine care for every patient they see.

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Physicians

Dr. Kirby Plessala

Dr. Kirby Plessala

MD, FACOG

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Over 30 years helping women achieve pregnancy through lifestyle medicine — known for his kindness and deeply empathetic bedside manner.

PCOS Recurrent pregnancy loss Subfertility
Dr. Laurence Jacobs

Dr. Laurie Jacobs

MD, FACOG

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

47 years of clinical experience including nearly 40 years in IVF. Known for his empathy and quick wit alongside exceptional clinical depth.

IVF Endometriosis PCOS
Dr. Amanda Alvelo-Malina

Dr. Amanda Alvelo-Malina

MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

15+ years of board-certified practice. Recognized for her collaborative approach to hormone management, fertility, and metabolic health.

Hormones Fertility Obesity medicine
Dr. Jodie Horton

Dr. Jodie Horton

MD, FACOG

OB/GYN & Assistant Clinical Professor

20+ years of expertise spanning obstetrics, fertility optimization, and perimenopause care. Licensed in VA, MD, DC, and LA.

Perimenopause High-risk OB Fertility
Dr. Jill Garnier

Dr. Jill Garnier

MD

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Princeton graduate with 15 years of experience in fertility optimization and pregnancy outcomes. Licensed in MN and TX.

Fertility optimization Pregnancy outcomes
Dr. Natalya Chalik

Dr. Natalya Chalik

MD

Internal Medicine

Board-certified internist specializing in chronic illness, wellness, and prevention. Fluent in English and Russian.

Chronic illness Metabolic health Prevention

Advanced Practice Providers

Alyssa Hulbert

Alyssa Hulbert

FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to infertility care — a personal PCOS and IVF journey informs her deeply patient-centered approach.

PCOS IVF GLP-1 therapy
Nicholas Limoncelli

Nicholas Limoncelli

PA-C, MBA

Physician Assistant

Trained at St. John's University with consulting experience across hospital systems. Specializes in high-risk pregnancy and metabolic disorders in Nashville.

High-risk pregnancy Metabolic health
Tamara Austin

Tamara Austin

PA-C, MPAS

Physician Assistant

MUSC-trained with a focus on family medicine and women's health. Brings a warm, whole-person approach to every patient interaction.

Women's health Family medicine

Nutrition & Nursing

Jenna Appel

Jenna Appel

RD, CDCES

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Hunter College and UVA-trained dietitian specializing in preconception nutrition, diabetes care, and perimenopause metabolic support.

Preconception Diabetes Perimenopause
Lauren Haring

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.

IVF coaching Fertility nursing
Ashlyn Krantz

Registered Nurse

A dedicated patient advocate who helps individuals navigate the healthcare system and understand the root causes of their fertility challenges.

Fertility nursing Patient advocacy

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