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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

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

Obstetrician & 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.

Perimenopause Lifestyle medicine Weight management
Dr. Jill Garnier

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

Internal Medicine

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

Chronic illness Metabolic health Prevention
Dr. Brook Wharton

Obstetrician & 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.

Menopause Preconception Obesity medicine

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

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

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 & 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.

Fertility nursing Patient advocacy
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
Monica Auslander Moreno

Registered 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.

Fertility nutrition Preconception Pregnancy

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