Our team of physicians, embryologists and nurses are all subspecialty-trained and leaders in the field of reproductive endocrinology. 

Reproductive Endocrinologists

Baker, Valerie Lynn, M.D.

Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
TeLinde-Wallach Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Fertility before and after Cancer Treatment, Fertility Preservation, In Vitro Fertilization, Infertility, Menopause, Ovarian Dysfunction, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, Prolactin Disorders, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Reproductive Endocrinology

 

Christianson, Mindy Sue, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Fertility Center
Director, Third Party Reproduction
Director, Fertility Preservation
Director, IVF Program Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Adolescent Fertility Preservation, Endometriosis, Fertility before and after Cancer Treatment, Fibroids, Gynecology and Obstetrics, In Vitro Fertilization, Infertility, Menopause, Pediatric- Ob/Gyn, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Reproductive Endocrinology

 

Cross, Chantel Ianthe, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Associate Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowships
Director, Patient Education

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Endometriosis, Fertility before and after Cancer Treatment, Fertility Preservation, Fibroids, In Vitro Fertilization, Infertility, Menopause, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Reproductive Endocrinology

 

Garcia, Jairo E, M.D.

Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Practice Director
Active Staff, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Courtesy Staff, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Advisory Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Medicine International

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Adolescent Fertility Preservation, Clomid Resistance, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Elevated Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Endometriosis, Fertility before and after Cancer Treatment, Fibroids, Gynecology and Obstetrics, In Vitro Fertilization, Infertility, Male Factor Infertility, Ovarian Cysts, Pelvic Adhesions, Pelvic Mass, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Reproductive Endocrinology, Tubal Disease

 

Segars, James Hugh, M.D. Jr

Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Director, Division of Reproductive Science and Women’s Health Research

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Endometriosis, Infertility, Reproductive Endocrinology

 

Zacur, Howard A, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowships

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Infertility, Menopause, Ovarian Dysfunction, Prolactin Disorders, Uterine Fibroids

 

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellows

Maria Facadio Antero, M.D.

Lucy Chen, M.D.

Christina Mitchell, M.D.

Lauren Reschke, M.D.

Kamaria Cayton Vaught, M.D.

Urologists

Herati, Amin Sedaghat, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Urology
Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Director of Male Infertility and Men’s Health

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Erectile Dysfunction, Low Testosterone, Male Infertility, Pelvic Pain, Peyronie's Disease, Vasectomy Reversal

 

IVF Nurses

• Jennifer Beckman, RN
• Jennifer Costello, MSN, RN
• Sandra Grem BSN, RN
• Ann Grode, RN, Third Party Reproduction Nurse Coordinator
• Karen Lynch, BSN, RN
• Sharron Whitehead, BSN, RN, Nurse Manager
• Monicka Williams, BSN, RN

Medical Assistants

• Tracilla Cater, CMA
• Keyonnia Johnson, CMA
• Karen Ugarte, CMA

Interim Laboratory Director

• Scott Purcell Ph.D., HCLD

Embryologists

• Carolina Petrella, B.S.
• Kimberly C. Thrift, B.S., CLS (CG)
• Kathleen Broman, B.S.
• Sian Simeone, B.S.

Financial Counselors

• Kristen Larkin
• Lisa Hartwig

Patient Coordinators

• Mary Spanolia
• Leanna Lemis
• Carshawnda Sawyer

Support Staff

• Melony Heck, Administrative Coordinator
• Jennifer Lake, Administrative Coordinator