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George Patounakis, M.D., Ph.D. is a highly accomplished reproductive endocrinologist dedicated to helping individuals and couples build their families. His journey in medicine began with a deep-rooted passion for combining patient care with the advancements of infertility research, which continues to inspire his daily practice. Dr. Patounakis completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went on to pursue a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. His extensive training at NIH has equipped him with the expertise and insight needed to provide top-tier, personalized care in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.In his personal life, Dr. Patounakis cherishes spending time with his family, who are his greatest source of joy and inspiration. He is also a maker and enjoys creative projects involving 3D printing and electronics — hobbies that merge problem-solving with hands-on crafting, offering him both relaxation and a fulfilling way to express his creativity. As an experienced physician in central Florida, Dr. Patounakis is excited to continue his work in helping more patients achieve their family-building goals at SGF’s Davenport, Florida, locations. Dr. Patounakis is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Tubal Disease, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome. Dr. Patounakis is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology And Infertility.

Mark Sanchez is a Reproductive Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Sanchez is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, and Asherman Syndrome.

Shayne M. Plosker, M.D., is the Medical Director of Shady Grove Fertility Tampa Bay and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Collaborative Faculty at the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario, where he also completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Following residency, he completed his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Plosker has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, book chapters, and review articles in many leading scientific journals, and has been invited to present and consult nationally and internationally. He is the recipient of multiple scientific and teaching awards as well as awards for exemplary patient care, such as the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Star Award, News and World Report Top 10% of Doctors Nationwide, Best Doctors in America in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Tampa Magazine’s Top Infertility Physicians as chosen by his physician peers since 2017. Prior to joining Shady Grove Fertility of Tampa Bay, Dr. Plosker was full-time faculty at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. While at USF, he served as Division Director of USF IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology, and Medical Director of IVF at Tampa General Hospital from 2006-2019. Dr. Plosker is an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, and the Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. His interests include assisted reproductive technologies, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), fertility preservation, and international infertility care. Dr. Plosker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infertility, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Endometrial Polyps, and Endoscopy. Dr. Plosker is board certified in Obgyn and Rei.