Joann Pinkerton is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Pinkerton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Premature Ovarian Failure, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Oophorectomy. Dr. Pinkerton is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Hsu, M.D., earned a full undergraduate merit scholarship from University of Virginia, where she continued her graduate studies and earned a medical degree. As a University of Virginia Medical School student, Dr. Hsu extended her research efforts abroad in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and was ultimately honored with the Medical Alumni Association (MAA) Outstanding Medical Student Award. Dr. Hsu traveled north from Virginia to complete her residency at Columbia University Medical Center, then on to Boston to complete her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Hsu is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS). An accomplished researcher, Dr. Hsu has contributed to more than 15 presentations across the country on topics including intrauterine insemination (IUI), anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has also served as a peer-reviewer for several publications including the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. Dr. Hsu is very active in the medical community, with experience as a lecturer and oral examiner at Harvard Medical School. She has also given back to a rural community by providing free medical, and women’s health services at outreach events in Appalachia. Dr. Hsu has proudly returned to Virginia, where she’ll be joining SGF at the Woodbridge location. She speaks Spanish fluently, further broadening her fertility care to diverse communities. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Rachana V. Garde, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and practices primarily in the Fairfax, Virginia, and Woodbridge, Virginia, offices. Dr. Garde completed her undergraduate studies in biology and Russian studies at Duke University and received a graduate degree in infectious disease studies from Yale University. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology were completed at Barnes Hospital, Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Garde was then awarded a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Duke University Medical Center. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards and is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Garde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Tubal Disease.

Brad B. Swelstad, M.D. earned his medical degree from St. George’s University and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Brad B. Swelstad, M.D., earned his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George’s University and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Swelstad received a Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) stem cell research grant during his postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins for his work related to germline stem cells in the adult human ovary. As a former Howard Hughes medical scholar, Dr. Swelstad has received several academic and clinical honors during his career, including Outstanding Resident in OB/GYN, and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Scholarship, a merit-based award for excellence in research. He has served as both medical director of a fertility practice and university clinical instructor for OB/GYN residents. Dr. Swelstad is a fellow of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. His personal interests include fly fishing, white water rafting, photography, soccer, tennis, skiing, running, and cooking. Dr. Swelstad often enjoys brewing his own nitro coffee and playing the didgeridoo, an instrument he learned to play while he was doing clinical research in Australia. Dr. Swelstad joined Shady Grove Fertility in November 2018 and sees patients at SGF’s Fair Oaks, VA location. Dr. Swelstad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

Shruti Malik, M.D., FACOG, received her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. After finishing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Summa Health System, she completed a 3-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Malik is board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including polycystic ovary syndrome, male factor infertility, and ovarian aging. She is also accomplished in the areas of fertility preservation and elective egg freezing. Dr. Malik has received several honors, including the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Physician Services Division Scholarship, the Society of Laparoscopic Surgery Outstanding Surgeon Resident Award, and the Cleveland Society of OB/GYN Women’s Health Service and Leadership Award. She has presented her research on fertility preservation and sexual dysfunction at several national meetings. An advocate in the reproductive endocrinology field, Dr. Malik has held a variety of leadership roles with the American Medical Student Association and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Originally from Cleveland, Dr. Malik enjoys running, photography, tennis, and traveling. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Premature Ovarian Failure, Tubal Disease, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

Benjamin S. Harris, M.D., M.P.H, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and board eligible in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). He is proud to serve his patients and community by providing comprehensive fertility services, education, and reproductive surgery. Born in Durham and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Dr. Harris earned his undergraduate degree, Doctor of Medicine, and Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then completed his residency training in OB/GYN at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, where he served as an Administrative Chief Resident. From there, Dr. Harris continued his training at Duke University Medical Center to complete his fellowship in REI. During this time, Dr. Harris was recognized for his excellence in research, education, and leadership. Dr. Harris is an assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and serves as the associate program director of the SGF Jones Institute fellowship for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He also serves as the director of research for the SGF Southern Virginia region. As a researcher, Dr. Harris has contributed to numerous publications and presentations exploring such topics as ovarian reserve testing, assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes, and reproductive epidemiology. Dr. Harris is committed to evidence-based fertility practice, continuous improvement, and advancing the field through research and innovation. In his clinical practice, Dr. Harris enjoys helping patients build their families and plan their reproductive future. His clinical interests include fertility preservation, oncofertility, third-party reproduction, and caring for patients with diminished ovarian reserve. Passionate about educating patients and helping them understand the concepts underlying their unique set of reproductive circumstances, Dr. Harris sees patients at SGF Richmond’s Stony Point and Henrico Doctors’ – Forest location, as well as SGF Jones Institute in Norfolk. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Grace W. Graham, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). Dr. Graham completed her residency in OB/GYN at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. From there, she trained in Reproductive Endocrinology (REI) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Graham is passionate about egg freezing and oncofertility. She is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Graham provides patient care at SGF Richmond’s Henrico and Stony Point locations. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, being outside, playing tennis, traveling, and cooking. Dr. Graham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Premature Ovarian Failure, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

Dr. Anish Shah completed his undergraduate degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After working in Nicaragua trying to improve the healthcare of women and children, he then earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a 3 year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Duke University, where he also served on the medical staff. At Duke University, he obtained a Master’s in Health Economics and Clinical Research. His primary focus of research was improving fertility care by reducing miscarriages and improving safety. He studied medical genetics at Duke University to create a more comprehensive approach to reproductive genetic care including comprehensive chromosomal screening (CCS) evaluation of embryos, which reduces miscarriages. During his almost 10 years at Duke, he trained with some of the nation’s leaders in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy, robotic surgery, and hysteroscopic surgery). He was awarded multiple teaching awards and as a chief resident was asked to participate in the first single-incision laparoscopic procedure in the southeast. His research and publications have ranged from understanding how to reduce twining and high-order multiples from IVF to deciding on the optimal number of oocytes (eggs) to obtain from IVF balancing risk and benefits. As a researcher, Dr. Shah has earned many awards including the prestigious investigator award at the Society of Gynecologic Investigation Conference in 2010. In addition, he has authored numerous papers, abstracts, and lectured extensively on topics relating to fertility and reproductive endocrinology. Dr. Shah believes in patient-centered fertility care and has been named by Richmond Magazine as a “Top Doc” for infertility. OurHealth Richmond Magazine also voted him “Best Bedside Manner.” He credits this achievement to his philosophy that “every patient is like a member of my family.” He is also dedicated to infertility outreach as he is the primary physician liaison for Race for Parenthood – a 5K run designed to raise money for couples in need of assisted reproductive technologies. He has been involved in this event since its inception and for the last 5 years since. Dr. Shah is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, Society of Reproductive Surgeons, and Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). In his spare time, Dr. Shah enjoys hiking, running, scuba diving, and spending time with his wife, son, and daughter. Dr. Shah sees SGF patients at our Stony Point and Henrico Doctors’ – Forest Ave locations in Richmond, VA. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, and Asherman Syndrome.

Eric D. Levens, M.D., FACOG, received his bachelor of science degree with highest distinction from Indiana University-Bloomington. He then pursued his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and went on to complete his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida. He continued his training as a clinical fellow in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Levens is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He has been focused on infertility for the last decade of his career. In addition to an active clinical practice, Dr. Levens is committed to improving the success of fertility care through active research and national advocacy. He has authored more than 85 publications in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, including for the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Levens has served on Infertility National Advisory Boards and has been a part of the American Medical Association, where he has worked to develop policy to improve access to fertility care, including insurance coverage for fertility preservation. He is chair of the Quality Assurance Committee for the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, the professional organization that oversees the delivery of in vitro fertilization care throughout the United States. He is also a member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, a selective national group recognizing fewer than a thousand physicians, and previously served on the practice committee, developing national patient care guidelines. Prior to joining Shady Grove Fertility, Dr. Levens was a lieutenant commander in the United States Public Health Service, and served as a staff clinician focused on complex fertility disorders in the Program in Reproductive and Adult Endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Levens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Anitha S. Nair, M.D., received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center and her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology from Georgetown University Medical Center. She completed a 3-year fellowship program in reproductive endocrinology at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an associate member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Nair is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology. She is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Nair is available for new patient appointments at the Shady Grove Fertility location in Arlington, VA. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

Erika Johnston-MacAnanny, M.D., FACOG completed her undergraduate degree at Cornell University. She earned her medical degree at State University of New York in Syracuse and continued on to Thomas Jefferson University where she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a 3 year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Upon completing her fellowship, Dr. Johnston became an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Section on Reproductive Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine in North Carolina, with her most recent role as Medical Director, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Johnston is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She has participated actively in continuing medical education including writing task forces for American College of Physicians (MKSAP) and American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Prolog. She was selected to co-chair the Reproductive Medicine ACOG Prolog revision for 2018. She presently serves as the President of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Women’s Council and has participated in American Board of OBGYN (ABOG) exam question writing for the subspecialty board exam. She teaches advanced operative hysteroscopy techniques nationally to gynecologists and reproductive endocrinologists. During her fellowship and time as faculty at Wake Forest University, she received national research and teaching awards and has published research on multiple fertility topics including in vitro fertilization, endometriosis and recurrent implantation failure. Dr. Johnston joined SGF in 2018 in their Richmond, VA location. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Tubal Disease, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Gina Engel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waynesboro, Virginia. Dr. Engel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Engel is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole P. Doyle, M.D., Ph.D., FACOG, earned her medical degree and doctorate in philosophy from the Medical School of the Technical University of Munich and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Doyle went on to complete her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Doyle has published several peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, book chapters, and review articles in many leading scientific journals in the fields of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Her specific research interest is examining the timing for embryo transfer and she continues this work as a member of the research team at Shady Grove Fertility. She is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of numerous medical organizations. Dr. Doyle’s clinical interests include any aspect of female and male infertility, in particular optimizing outcomes in patients with diminished ovarian reserve or premature ovarian insufficiency; making advances in in vitro fertilization, oocyte donation, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility preservation, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Doyle is married and together with her family she enjoys the outdoors, skiing, and spending time in Europe to visit family. Dr. Doyle is fluent in German and joined SGF in 2020. She sees patients in SGF’s Fairfax, VA office. Dr. Doyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Tubal Disease, and Premature Ovarian Failure.

Nicole Banks, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology. After graduating from Harvard University magna cum laude, Dr. Banks earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Georgetown University where she was the recipient of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Resident Award. Dr. Banks then continued her studies with a research-intensive fellowship in genetics at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). During this time, Dr. Banks received the 2013 ASRM Corporate Member Council In-training Travel Award, where she ultimately contributed to four ASRM presentations on topics including intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), structural abnormalities of the Y chromosome, and gene mutations. Dr. Banks then completed a second fellowship at NIH in reproductive endocrinology. A passionate researcher, Dr. Banks has contributed to medical publications focusing on subjects such as endometriosis and fertility preservation, contraceptive technologies, and the effects of ovarian reserve and early menopause. She is also a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Banks currently sees patients at SGF Jones Institute in Norfolk, Virginia. In her free time, she enjoys tackling bucket list items like recently hiking to the Old Rag Summit in Shanandoah National Park (rock scramble and all), decorating cakes for friends and family, and spending time with family. Dr. Banks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

Amelia Bailey is a Reproductive Medicine specialist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Infertility, Hirsutism in Women, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

Natalie Albala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Albala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Albala is currently accepting new patients.

Sally Beazlie-Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Beazlie-Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Beazlie-Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Slusher is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr. Slusher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Vulvovaginitis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Dr. Slusher is currently accepting new patients.

Michelle Wood is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Backens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Backens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Cardiomyopathy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Backens is currently accepting new patients.