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Kathleen Doody, MD, is a co-founder of CARE Fertility, formally known as the Center for Assisted Reproduction, along with her husband, Dr. Kevin Doody. At their locations in Bedford and Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Doody assists patients as they move closer to their goal of parenthood. Dr. Kathy and Dr. Kevin are also co-creators of effortless IVF®.

Affectionately referred to as "Dr. Kathy" by her patients, Dr. Kathy is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is sub-specialty board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Kathy began her educational journey studying chemistry at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

After graduating with her Bachelor of Science, she earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UT Health) in Houston, Texas. She continued her studies with the completion of her sub-specialty training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Dr. Kathy is repeatedly honored as one of Fort Worth's Top Docs, one of Texas' Super Doctors, and has been inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who's Who biographical registry.

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Dr. Kimberly Yau is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist at CARE Fertility, committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Fluent in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, she strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment for patients from all backgrounds. She is dedicated to guiding patients through their unique fertility journeys and helping them achieve their family-building goals with empathy, expertise, and evidence-based medicine.

Originally from Atlanta, Dr. Yau graduated with High Honors from the University of Georgia with dual bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, a minor in Spanish, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed her OB/GYN residency at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital, where she was selected as an Administrative Chief Resident. She then completed her fellowship in REI at the University of Southern California before returning to Texas.

Dr. Yau's clinical and research interests include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), third-party reproduction, quality improvement, and expanding access to fertility care. She is recognized for both her clinical excellence and surgical proficiency—earning the 2021 Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Award from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. For her commitment to advancing reproductive medicine, she received the 2023 USC Broad Clinical Research Fellow Award for her innovative stem cell research at the USC Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Katie Doody is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility  specialist at CARE Fertility. She completed her undergraduate  studies at Rice University and earned her medical degree from  Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Doody completed her residency in  Obstetrics & Gynecology at UT Southwestern where she was Chief  Resident. She further specialized with a fellowship in Reproductive  Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California. 

Dr. Doody strives to provide excellent, personalized, and  comprehensive care for her patients. She received the Peggy  Whaley Medicus Award in 2021, for her outstanding professionalism,  integrity, and dedication to her patients. She was also awarded the  UT Southwestern OBGYN Minimally Invasive Surgery Resident Award  in 2020 for her dedication and passion for providing advanced  surgical care.  

Dr. Doody’s clinical interests focus on fertility preservation and  increasing access to fertility care, reflecting her commitment to  helping patients achieve their family-building goals. Outside of  her medical practice, she enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and dog.

Anna Nackley, MD, is a caring and compassionate physician who finds her work deeply rewarding. In her two-decades-plus at CARE Fertility, formally known as the Center for Assisted Reproduction, Dr. Nackley has helped many residents in Bedford and Fort Worth, Texas, attain their goal of parenthood. 

Dr. Nackley, a North Texas native, completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. She went on to a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

She added fellowship training at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. While there, she also served as a clinical instructor, helping to train the next generation of reproductive health specialists. 

Working one-on-one with patients allows Dr. Nackley to get to know each person in her care. She provides the technical aspect of care necessary to become pregnant and the emotional support her patients need throughout the process. 

Patients appreciate her attention to detail and unrushed, personable manner. Dr. Nackley is recognized as a Rutledge Cancer Foundation “Heart of Gold” winner, based on her work providing fertility care services to women undergoing cancer treatment. 

Dr. Nackley has also received multiple designations as one of Texas’ Super Doctors and Fort Worth’s Top Docs. 

Patients who are striving to add to their families should schedule a time to come in and meet with Dr. Nackley to learn more about her approach to fertility care. Booking a visit takes just moments online or by phone.?

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Planning to welcome a new child into the family is exciting, but for those who struggle with infertility, the experience can be incredibly stressful. Kevin Doody, MD, knows firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate fertility challenges, which is part of why he developed Effortless IVF ™ with his wife, who is also a fertility specialist serving Bedford and Fort Worth, Texas. 

Everyone deserves access to the very best fertility care, but these treatments can be prohibitively expensive for many families. Dr. Doody sought to solve this problem by taking a close look at how fertility care is performed in America and where he might make improvements.

Dr. Doody and his wife, Kathleen Doody, MD, are the team behind the development of Effortless IVF, an innovative technology that allows more people to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) at an affordable price. 

Patients who turn to Effortless IVF ™ receive the utmost kindness and compassion. Encountering roadblocks on the journey to parenthood is difficult enough without struggling with impersonal, confusing, and expensive health services. The primary motivation behind developing Effortless IVF ™ was to ease the path to parenthood for as many people as possible. 

For patients in the metroplex, throughout Texas or in neighboring states, Effortless IVF ™ may be the solution to their fertility journey.  Visits may be booked online or over the phone. Schedule a telehealth Zoom appointment with one of our physicians to see if Effortless IVF ™ is an option for you!

Dr. Kimberly Yau is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist at CARE Fertility, committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Fluent in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, she strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment for patients from all backgrounds. She is dedicated to guiding patients through their unique fertility journeys and helping them achieve their family-building goals with empathy, expertise, and evidence-based medicine.

Originally from Atlanta, Dr. Yau graduated with High Honors from the University of Georgia with dual bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, a minor in Spanish, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed her OB/GYN residency at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital, where she was selected as an Administrative Chief Resident. She then completed her fellowship in REI at the University of Southern California before returning to Texas.

Dr. Yau's clinical and research interests include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), third-party reproduction, quality improvement, and expanding access to fertility care. She is recognized for both her clinical excellence and surgical proficiency—earning the 2021 Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Award from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. For her commitment to advancing reproductive medicine, she received the 2023 USC Broad Clinical Research Fellow Award for her innovative stem cell research at the USC Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research.

Kevin Doody, MD, is a highly skilled OB/GYN and co-founder of CARE Fertility, formally known as the Center for Assisted Reproduction, in Bedford and Fort Worth, Texas. Affectionately referred to as "Dr. Kevin" by his patients, Dr. Kevin co-founded CARE Fertility in 1989 with his wife, Dr. Kathy Doody. Dr. Kevin and Dr. Kathy are also co-creators of effortless IVF®. 

Dr. Kevin is currently on the RESOLVE Physicians council, and has been an integral part of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) efforts in international collaboration. In 2020, Dr. Kevin received the ASRM Suheil J. Muasher Distinguished Service Award based on scientific, leadership, organizational, political, or societal contributions to ASRM, reproductive medicine, and reproductive medicine patients. He has served in various positions for SART, including serving as its president.

Dr. Kevin is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and sub-specialty board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. He received his sub-specialty training at UT Southwestern Medical Center after receiving his M.D. degree and completing his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Previously he was a Liberal Arts major at the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Kevin has repeatedly been honored as one of Fort Worth's Top Docs, one of Texas' Super Doctors, and one of the Best Doctors in America for the last several years. He has also been recognized as Microsoft Physician of the Year.?

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Robin Thomas, MD, fluent in Spanish, is proud to be part of the team at CARE Fertility, formally known as the Center for Assisted Reproduction, for more than a decade. A Texas native, Dr. Thomas assists residents of Fort Worth, Texas, as they move closer to their goal of growing their families. 

Education has always been a central focus for Dr. Thomas. She completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, where she earned a degree in biomedical sciences. She completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. 

She further refined her skills and deepened her knowledge through a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She continues to seek out opportunities to stay on the cutting edge of reproductive endocrinology and infertility care. 

Dr. Thomas loves working directly with patients as they navigate their journey toward parenthood. Fertility care can be a highly emotional experience, and Dr. Thomas takes time to provide emotional support as needed in addition to celebrating achievements. 

Booking a time to meet with Dr. Thomas is as simple as a phone call or a few clicks of the mouse. Learning more about her approach to fertility care makes it easy to see why so many people in the area recommend her to friends and family. 

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Anna Nackley, MD, is a caring and compassionate physician who finds her work deeply rewarding. In her two-decades-plus at CARE Fertility, formally known as the Center for Assisted Reproduction, Dr. Nackley has helped many residents in Bedford and Fort Worth, Texas, attain their goal of parenthood. 

Dr. Nackley, a North Texas native, completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. She went on to a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

She added fellowship training at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. While there, she also served as a clinical instructor, helping to train the next generation of reproductive health specialists. 

Working one-on-one with patients allows Dr. Nackley to get to know each person in her care. She provides the technical aspect of care necessary to become pregnant and the emotional support her patients need throughout the process. 

Patients appreciate her attention to detail and unrushed, personable manner. Dr. Nackley is recognized as a Rutledge Cancer Foundation “Heart of Gold” winner, based on her work providing fertility care services to women undergoing cancer treatment. 

Dr. Nackley has also received multiple designations as one of Texas’ Super Doctors and Fort Worth’s Top Docs. 

Patients who are striving to add to their families should schedule a time to come in and meet with Dr. Nackley to learn more about her approach to fertility care. Booking a visit takes just moments online or by phone.?

Read Patient Reviews of Dr. Nackley

Robin Thomas, MD, fluent in Spanish, is proud to be part of the team at CARE Fertility, formally known as the Center for Assisted Reproduction, for more than a decade. A Texas native, Dr. Thomas assists residents of Fort Worth, Texas, as they move closer to their goal of growing their families. 

Education has always been a central focus for Dr. Thomas. She completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, where she earned a degree in biomedical sciences. She completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. 

She further refined her skills and deepened her knowledge through a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She continues to seek out opportunities to stay on the cutting edge of reproductive endocrinology and infertility care. 

Dr. Thomas loves working directly with patients as they navigate their journey toward parenthood. Fertility care can be a highly emotional experience, and Dr. Thomas takes time to provide emotional support as needed in addition to celebrating achievements. 

Booking a time to meet with Dr. Thomas is as simple as a phone call or a few clicks of the mouse. Learning more about her approach to fertility care makes it easy to see why so many people in the area recommend her to friends and family. 

Read Patient Reviews of Dr. Thomas

Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a double-board certified physician at  Endocrine Associates of West Village PC in Murray Hill, Manhattan, and Long Island City, New York, specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and obesity medicine. Dr. Manessis has an endocrine certification in neck ultrasounds and has extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal dysfunction, and obesity.  

Dr. Manessis pursued his undergraduate education at Manhattan College, graduating magna cum laude with distinction in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Manessis completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at New York Medical College at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York. Following a year as chief medical resident, he completed a two-year clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, where his research interest, among others, involved the use of insulin pumps in patients with Type II diabetes. 

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Manessis was a faculty member in the Department of Medicine at New York Medical College from 2008-2010. He then joined the faculty of New York University in 2011. He has been involved in many clinical research projects, including long-term studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GLP-I agonists and weight loss agents. Dr. Manessis’ primary clinical interest includes the treatment of diabetic patients with insulin pumps and how it has benefited the well-being of patients long-term.

Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a double-board certified physician at  Endocrine Associates of West Village PC in Murray Hill, Manhattan, and Long Island City, New York, specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and obesity medicine. Dr. Manessis has an endocrine certification in neck ultrasounds and has extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal dysfunction, and obesity.  

Dr. Manessis pursued his undergraduate education at Manhattan College, graduating magna cum laude with distinction in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Manessis completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at New York Medical College at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York. Following a year as chief medical resident, he completed a two-year clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, where his research interest, among others, involved the use of insulin pumps in patients with Type II diabetes. 

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Manessis was a faculty member in the Department of Medicine at New York Medical College from 2008-2010. He then joined the faculty of New York University in 2011. He has been involved in many clinical research projects, including long-term studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GLP-I agonists and weight loss agents. Dr. Manessis’ primary clinical interest includes the treatment of diabetic patients with insulin pumps and how it has benefited the well-being of patients long-term.

Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a double-board certified physician at  Endocrine Associates of West Village PC in Murray Hill, Manhattan, and Long Island City, New York, specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and obesity medicine. Dr. Manessis has an endocrine certification in neck ultrasounds and has extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal dysfunction, and obesity.  

Dr. Manessis pursued his undergraduate education at Manhattan College, graduating magna cum laude with distinction in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Manessis completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at New York Medical College at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York. Following a year as chief medical resident, he completed a two-year clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, where his research interest, among others, involved the use of insulin pumps in patients with Type II diabetes. 

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Manessis was a faculty member in the Department of Medicine at New York Medical College from 2008-2010. He then joined the faculty of New York University in 2011. He has been involved in many clinical research projects, including long-term studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GLP-I agonists and weight loss agents. Dr. Manessis’ primary clinical interest includes the treatment of diabetic patients with insulin pumps and how it has benefited the well-being of patients long-term.

Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a board-certified endocrinologist and the medical director at neXendo Wellness, located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens and the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

It all began with an idea. An idea involving more than just a prescription – an idea that would involve an entire team. That idea, healthy living. Dr. Manessis is a firm believer in the total spectrum of health. As a double board-certified medical doctor in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Manessis has witnessed how an individual's health is impacted by multiple factors ranging from medication to hormones and diet. He understands that a comprehensive approach to health is the only true option. neXendo Wellness is the living embodiment of this idea.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Manessis and the team at neXendo Wellness, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today.