
Overview
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
601 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507
9030 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 390, Richmond, VA 23235
7607 Forest Avenue, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23229
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
Christian Perez is a Reproductive Medicine provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Perez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Asherman Syndrome, Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.
Shady Grove Fertility - Norfolk
Johanna Archer, V.M.D., M.S., M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Before Dr. Archer earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and obtained a Master of Science degree in Endocrinology/Reproductive Physiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then completed her residency in OB/GYN at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. From there, Dr. Archer trained in REI at the University of California in San Diego, California. During this time, Dr. Archer was recognized for her excellence in research by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Dr. Archer is committed to creating a patient-centered environment by listening to her patients and providing them with the knowledge they need to comfortably move forward with their individualized treatment plans. Dr. Archer is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Her research interests include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), endometriosis, and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Dr. Archer provides patient care at SGF’s Norfolk, Virginia office. In her free time, she enjoys jigsaw puzzles and murder mysteries. Dr. Archer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- InfertilityDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Infertility.
- Advanced
- Sertoli Cell-Only SyndromeDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
- Tubal DiseaseDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Tubal Disease.
- Experienced
- AngiomyomaDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Ectopic PregnancyDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Pregnancy.
- EndometritisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Endometritis.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
