
Overview
Steven Gay, M.D., is an award-winning physician, board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and board eligible in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Dr. Gay graduated with honors from the University of Georgia with a focus on genetics and cellular biology. He then earned his medical degree and completed his residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Next, Dr. Gay completed fellowship training at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, mentoring under several international leaders in the field of reproductive medicine. It was during this time that Dr. Gay did a portion of his fellowship training with SGF, where he admired the compassionate, evidence-based fertility care provided by his colleagues. Dr. Gay has presented his research at several national and international conferences. Most recently, the Society of Reproductive Surgeons at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) national conference awarded him the top Prize Paper for his work studying in vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes following operative hysteroscopy. Additional research interests include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic diseases, Asherman’s syndrome, and emerging genetic technologies. Dr. Gay is a member of ASRM, the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialists (SREI). Dr. Gay strongly believes in the power of evidence-based medicine tailored to the individual treatment needs of each patient. To do this, he prioritizes listening to his patients to successfully make impactful and lasting change to meet their fertility and family-building goals. Supported by a caring and supportive staff, Dr. Gay provides in-person consultations at SGF’s Alpharetta, Georgia, location as well as convenient virtual visits for any patient.
Dr. Gay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, and Asherman Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Lake Hearn Drive, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30342
3905 Brookside Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30022
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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Shady Grove Fertility - Atlanta - Sandy Springs
Pavna K. Brahma, M.D., FACOG, is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist with extensive experience in treating all medical and surgical aspects of infertility. She serves as SGF Atlanta’s IVF Director. Dr. Brahma earned her medical degree and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Brahma completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Emory University. Dr. Brahma has practiced in Atlanta for over 10 years and has extensive experience in assisted reproductive technologies. Her clinical interests include optimizing outcomes in patients with diminished ovarian reserve, advances in vitro fertilization, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility preservation, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Dr. Brahma has produced several publications and research presentations in the fields of endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. She is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of numerous medical organizations. She and her husband have two children, and she enjoys yoga and flower arranging in her free time. Dr. Brahma joined Shady Grove Fertility in September 2019, and sees patients at SGF’s Buckhead – Piedmont and Atlanta – Northside locations. Dr. Brahma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Tubal Disease.
Shady Grove Fertility - Atlanta - Sandy Springs
Valerie Libby, M.D., M.P.H., FACOG, earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Honors Program studying Psychology and Spanish. She then earned a Masters in Global Public Health from George Washington University where she served as a fellow in Kenya for the Global Health Service. After finishing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Parkland Hospital, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center, she completed a 3-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Libby is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and 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. Libby has received several honors, including the Award for Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center; a Distinction in Medical Education from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; and was acknowledged as an American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2018 Prize Paper Candidate. She has presented her research on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in fertile, sterilized patients at several national meetings. An advocate in the reproductive endocrinology field, Dr. Libby has held a variety of leadership roles with the American Medical Student Association, American Medical Women’s Association, and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Libby’s roots are in Atlanta, Georgia, where she graduated from Woodward Academy. She enjoys tennis, biking, cooking, and dancing. She speaks Spanish fluently and loves traveling. Sharing in her passion for reproductive medicine, her father and two brothers are urologists. After completing four egg freezing cycles herself, she is very passionate about egg freezing and reproductive planning. Dr. Libby joined Shady Grove Fertility in September 2020, and sees patients at SGF’s Atlanta – Northside, Buckhead and Marietta locations. Dr. Libby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- InfertilityDr. Gay isAdvanced. Learn about Infertility.
- Experienced
- Asherman SyndromeDr. Gay isExperienced. Learn about Asherman Syndrome.
- Sertoli Cell-Only SyndromeDr. Gay isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
- Tubal DiseaseDr. Gay isExperienced. Learn about Tubal Disease.

