Articles from First Fertility

Fertility Specialists of Texas and First Fertility, leading providers of advanced reproductive care focused on personalized, patient-centered treatment, announce new research presented by Dr. Carlos Guerrero at the ASPIRE Conference 2026—work that reflects both scientific rigor and meaningful impact in reproductive medicine.

First Fertility will bring its national network of fertility experts to the spotlight at the 2025 American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress & Expo, held October 25–29, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Its physicians and laboratory leaders will share new insights into clinical innovation, ethical care, and IVF laboratory performance.

InVia Fertility proudly announces a transformative addition to its team of reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists: Dr. Lisa M. Shandley, MD. Renowned for her expertise and deeply patient-centered approach, Dr. Shandley is now welcoming patients both in-person at the Rockford and Arlington Heights, IL, locations and through telehealth consultations.

NewLIFE Fertility is pleased to welcome Dr. Randy Fink, MD, to our team as a fertility specialist. With extensive experience in reproductive endocrinology, IVF, and fertility procedures, Dr. Fink brings advanced expertise in patient-centered fertility care. He is now accepting new patients at our Gulf Coast locations.

Fertility & Surgical Associates of California (FSAC) is proud to announce that Dr. Amy Dhesi, a highly esteemed reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, will officially join the practice in January 2025. With over a decade of expertise in reproductive medicine, Dr. Dhesi will further enhance FSAC's mission of delivering innovative, compassionate, and world-class fertility care to individuals and families throughout Southern California.

The Fertility Institute is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Nicole Ulrich, M.D., to its team as an experienced Reproductive Endocrinologist and fertility specialist. With her exceptional background in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr. Ulrich brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for advancing equitable access to care in reproductive medicine. Dr. Ulrich is now scheduling new patient appointments at our Baton Rouge location.

First Fertility is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Rzendzian, CPA, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of finance and accounting expertise, including 25 years in the healthcare sector, Mr. Rzendzian brings extensive experience that will significantly enhance First Fertility’s mission of delivering accessible and personalized fertility care to hopeful parents across the United States.

The Fertility Institute of New Orleans is pleased to welcome Dr. Stacey A. Scheib as a Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgeon. Dr. Scheib specializes in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery (MIGS), including fertility surgeries and complex gynecological surgical needs, in addition to complex cases of endometriosis and pelvic pain. She is now scheduling new patient appointments at the New Orleans (Metairie) and Mandeville locations of The Fertility Institute.

Fertility & Surgical Associates of California (FSAC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Holly Mehr MD, MSEd, double board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, to our clinic. Dr. Mehr is now scheduling new patient appointments at our Santa Monica location.

First Fertility, one of the largest fertility networks in the United States is proud to announce that Fertility & Surgical Associates of California, a fertility practice internationally recognized as a leader in advanced fertility treatment, has joined the First Fertility network. This partnership expands the First Fertility footprint into Southern California, adding three locations in Thousand Oaks, Encino and Santa Monica, featuring four double-board certified fertility specialist physicians: Richard Buyalos, MD; Gary Hubert, MD; Holly Mehr, MD; and Mousa Shamonki, MD.

First Fertility, one of the largest fertility networks in the United States is proud to announce that Fertility Specialists of Texas, a nationally renowned fertility practice with six locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and Lubbock, has joined the First Fertility network. This partnership expands the First Fertility footprint into Texas as part of the company’s vision to exceed the standard of fertility care by providing compassionate, customized fertility services with the highest quality of reproductive technology and treatments.

First Fertility, one of the largest fertility networks in the United States announced today that Fertility Centers of New England, a First Fertility Center of Excellence, has acquired Fertility Solutions, a fertility center based in Massachusetts with offices also in Rhode Island. This partnership adds six new locations and four highly regarded, experienced, and compassionate physicians to Fertility Centers of New England, furthering the company’s vision to make fertility treatment more accessible in every community that we serve.

First Fertility, one of the largest fertility networks in the United States announced today that Alison Bartolucci, Ph.D., HCLD has been appointed as Chief Scientific Officer, furthering the company’s mission to exceed the standard of fertility care by providing compassionate, customized services with the highest quality of innovative and evidence-based reproductive technology and treatments.

First Fertility, one of the largest fertility networks in the United States announced today that Char Learson has been appointed as Chief Experience Officer, furthering the company’s mission to exceed the standard of fertility care by providing compassionate, customized services with the highest quality reproductive technology and treatments.

First Fertility, one of the nation’s largest fertility networks, announced today that Cara Reymann has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 5, 2023. Concurrently, Derek Larkin has stepped down as CEO, effective immediately. The entire First Fertility network thanks Mr. Larkin for his contributions and wishes him luck in his future endeavors.