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Mistye Taylor, M.D. is an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Taylor has been providing exceptional health care for women at her private practice in her hometown for more than six years.

The OB/GYN practice takes a patient-centered approach to care, putting your needs above all else. Dr. Taylor has been known to cancel trips to provide her patients with the pregnancy and obstetrics care they expect during this very special time.

Dr. Taylor and the team also provide general female care, including pelvic exams, Pap smears, women’s health screenings, and contraceptive management. They’re also skilled surgeons, performing gynecologic surgery at Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center or The Physicians Pavilion Surgery Center, both in Smyrna.

Most importantly, as a female primary care provider, Dr. Taylor and the team take the time to get to know their patients, listening to their needs and concerns, and providing the care they expect and deserve. That’s why the practice also provides Botox® injections, so their patients always look as good as they feel. 

For patient-centered female care from an experienced and compassionate team, schedule an appointment at Mistye Taylor, M.D. by calling or booking online today.

At Valencia Center for Women’s Health, Dr. Navid Navizadeh is a leading provider of women’s health services including obstetrics and gynecology. Patients throughout the Valencia, California area, can receive services such as fetal testing, family planning, minimally invasive procedures, genetic counseling, gynecological cancers screening, laparoscopic surgery, 4D/3D ultrasounds, hysteroscopy, and pelvic reconstruction as well as care for infertility, menopause, urinary incontinence, and osteoporosis.

Dr. Navizadeh is the founder and medical director of Valencia Center for Women’s Health. He received his undergraduate degree in genetics and molecular biology at the University of California. Dr. Navizadeh completed a comprehensive research fellowship in molecular and cell biology at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). He further expanded his research experience at the University of Southern California’s School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree.

At the USC School of Medicine, Dr. Navizadeh had the chance to work on innovative research projects in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, endocrinology, infertility, and ultrasound imaging. He investigated the effects of seizure disorders and the treatment programs in pregnancy. Dr. Navizadeh was awarded the Pacific Coast Fertility Society’s award in Estrogen research.

Dr. Navizadeh completed an internship in Obstetrics at the Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He continued his residency at Mount Sinai-Maimonides Medical Center in New York. In obstetrics, his group’s work in ultrasonography to predicate preterm labor was published and received several awards. In the area of infertility and endocrinology, Dr. Navizadeh's works contributed to the understanding of the effects of an embryo’s size and quality in the process of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Navizadeh completed the prestigious Galloway fellowship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. There, he had the opportunity to advance his surgical skills in complex gynecological operations in addition to learning the latest laparoscopic and endoscope techniques.

Dr. Navizadeh has also expanded his interest to urogynecology and pelvic surgery. In southern California, he pioneered the use of the new Transopturator Sling procedure for treating female urinary incontinence.

Valencia Center for Women’s Health and Dr. Navizadeh welcome all new patients to the practice and can work with most forms of medical insurance.

Laura April Gago, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility
specialist, as well as the medical director of Gago Center for Fertility, serving the
Midwest.

After graduating from medical school at the University of California at San Diego, Dr.
Gago returned to Ann Arbor to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at
the University of Michigan.

Following her residency, Dr. Gago went on to complete a fellowship at Wayne State
University in Detroit, a three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and
infertility there she ultimately accepted an assistant clinical professor position. Just
one year later, Dr. Gago became the University of Michigan In Vitro Fertilization Medical Director, during which time she developed the Fertility Preservation Program and the Donor Oocyte Program.

Dr. Gago’s goal was always to have the freedom to provide state-of-the-art fertility
care and complementary wellness programs for couples trying to conceive. That’s why
she launched Gago Center for Fertility nearly 18 years ago. Dr. Gago has been
cultivating personalized fertility care for couples throughout the community since
launching the practice in 2007.

Dr. Gago is passionate about helping couples and individuals work toward the goal of
the families of their dreams, as well as their general well being, using contemporary
scientific techniques, classic good listening and medicine, and creativity and
collaboration with patients and peers.

Laura April Gago, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility
specialist, as well as the medical director of Gago Center for Fertility, serving the
Midwest.

After graduating from medical school at the University of California at San Diego, Dr.
Gago returned to Ann Arbor to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at
the University of Michigan.

Following her residency, Dr. Gago went on to complete a fellowship at Wayne State
University in Detroit, a three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and
infertility there she ultimately accepted an assistant clinical professor position. Just
one year later, Dr. Gago became the University of Michigan In Vitro Fertilization Medical Director, during which time she developed the Fertility Preservation Program and the Donor Oocyte Program.

Dr. Gago’s goal was always to have the freedom to provide state-of-the-art fertility
care and complementary wellness programs for couples trying to conceive. That’s why
she launched Gago Center for Fertility nearly 18 years ago. Dr. Gago has been
cultivating personalized fertility care for couples throughout the community since
launching the practice in 2007.

Dr. Gago is passionate about helping couples and individuals work toward the goal of
the families of their dreams, as well as their general well being, using contemporary
scientific techniques, classic good listening and medicine, and creativity and
collaboration with patients and peers.

Laura April Gago, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility
specialist, as well as the medical director of Gago Center for Fertility, serving the
Midwest.

After graduating from medical school at the University of California at San Diego, Dr.
Gago returned to Ann Arbor to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at
the University of Michigan.

Following her residency, Dr. Gago went on to complete a fellowship at Wayne State
University in Detroit, a three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and
infertility there she ultimately accepted an assistant clinical professor position. Just
one year later, Dr. Gago became the University of Michigan In Vitro Fertilization Medical Director, during which time she developed the Fertility Preservation Program and the Donor Oocyte Program.

Dr. Gago’s goal was always to have the freedom to provide state-of-the-art fertility
care and complementary wellness programs for couples trying to conceive. That’s why
she launched Gago Center for Fertility nearly 18 years ago. Dr. Gago has been
cultivating personalized fertility care for couples throughout the community since
launching the practice in 2007.

Dr. Gago is passionate about helping couples and individuals work toward the goal of
the families of their dreams, as well as their general well being, using contemporary
scientific techniques, classic good listening and medicine, and creativity and
collaboration with patients and peers.

Dr. Edward B Blackmon Jr. was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center.

He served as a Medical officer in the US Army Reserves reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was recalled to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. While in private practice in Akron, Ohio he was also an Associate Clinical Professor at North Eastern Ohio University College of Medicine.

He practiced In Jourdanton, Texas from 2005 to 2020 serving terms as Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery. Methodist Hospital System closed the Maternity Service Line in July 2020, and he relocated his practice to join Dr Al-Hakeem in September 2020.Dr Blackmon has experience and interest in many aspects of OB-GYN including High-Risk Obstetrics, Minimally invasive surgery, and Female Incontinence. He believes in caring for women throughout their entire life span.

Dr. Edward B Blackmon Jr. was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center.

He served as a Medical officer in the US Army Reserves reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was recalled to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. While in private practice in Akron, Ohio he was also an Associate Clinical Professor at North Eastern Ohio University College of Medicine.

He practiced In Jourdanton, Texas from 2005 to 2020 serving terms as Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery. Methodist Hospital System closed the Maternity Service Line in July 2020, and he relocated his practice to join Dr Al-Hakeem in September 2020.Dr Blackmon has experience and interest in many aspects of OB-GYN including High-Risk Obstetrics, Minimally invasive surgery, and Female Incontinence. He believes in caring for women throughout their entire life span.

Dr. Edward B Blackmon Jr. was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center.

He served as a Medical officer in the US Army Reserves reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was recalled to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. While in private practice in Akron, Ohio he was also an Associate Clinical Professor at North Eastern Ohio University College of Medicine.

He practiced In Jourdanton, Texas from 2005 to 2020 serving terms as Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery. Methodist Hospital System closed the Maternity Service Line in July 2020, and he relocated his practice to join Dr Al-Hakeem in September 2020.Dr Blackmon has experience and interest in many aspects of OB-GYN including High-Risk Obstetrics, Minimally invasive surgery, and Female Incontinence. He believes in caring for women throughout their entire life span.

Charles "Charlie" I. Stein, MD, FACOG, FASLS, is a highly experienced physician specializing in laser medicine, surgery, and advanced vein treatment at Vascular Vein Centers, with locations in Orlando, Waterford Lakes of East Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, The Villages, and Davenport/Haines City, Florida. Born and raised in Sanford, Florida, Dr. Stein has dedicated his career to caring for patients throughout the state, bringing more than four decades of medical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Stein holds dual credentials as both a pharmacist and a board-certified physician. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Georgia School of Pharmacy before completing his medical degree at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) and the Medical College of Georgia. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) as well as a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (FASLMS). His additional certifications include microsurgery and ultrasound.

After extensive training, Dr. Stein practiced gynecologic surgical oncology, where he treated women with complex and often life-altering conditions. During this time, he recognized that venous disease was another significant and underaddressed source of discomfort, stress, and health concerns for many patients. This insight led him to pursue advanced training in phlebology and actively participate in national vein and phlebology societies.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Stein has focused on diagnosing and treating vein conditions using modern, minimally invasive techniques. Today, he devotes his full attention to vein care, combining precision, experience, and compassion to help patients achieve improved comfort, confidence, and quality of life.

Dr. Stein is fluent in Spanish and proudly serves a diverse patient community.

Dr.  Elizabeth Pritts completed both her Obstetrics and Gynecologic Residency in 1998 and her Gynecological Surgical Fellowship in 1999 at Yale University. She completed her Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship at the University of California at San Francisco in 2002. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

She served as Assistant Professor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Wisconsin Medical School, as a Clinical Fellow at the University of California at San Francisco and was an Instructor at Yale University School of Medicine. In 2007, she co-founded the Wisconsin Fertility Institute and was Medical Director until 2024 when she sold the practice. In 2023 and 2024, she received the distinction of being one of the top 100 Fertility Practices in the US.

She has been named as one of the Best Doctors in America since 2009, has authored more than 100 scientific articles and has lectured throughout the world on reproduction and fertility. She is also on the board of directors for Family Health Ministries, a group that supports education and healthcare for women in the country of Haiti, the place her daughters were born.

Dr. Pritts thought that the sale of her beloved practice would lead her to retirement, but she so missed working with fertility patients that she reached out to one of her most respected colleagues asking if there was a need for an extra set of hands in Michigan. To that request, Dr. Gago generously said “come on out and help me care for these lovely Michigan families”.  Dr. Pritts will be joining us in caring for you part time here at Gago Center for Fertility.

Dr.  Elizabeth Pritts completed both her Obstetrics and Gynecologic Residency in 1998 and her Gynecological Surgical Fellowship in 1999 at Yale University. She completed her Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship at the University of California at San Francisco in 2002. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

She served as Assistant Professor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Wisconsin Medical School, as a Clinical Fellow at the University of California at San Francisco and was an Instructor at Yale University School of Medicine. In 2007, she co-founded the Wisconsin Fertility Institute and was Medical Director until 2024 when she sold the practice. In 2023 and 2024, she received the distinction of being one of the top 100 Fertility Practices in the US.

She has been named as one of the Best Doctors in America since 2009, has authored more than 100 scientific articles and has lectured throughout the world on reproduction and fertility. She is also on the board of directors for Family Health Ministries, a group that supports education and healthcare for women in the country of Haiti, the place her daughters were born.

Dr. Pritts thought that the sale of her beloved practice would lead her to retirement, but she so missed working with fertility patients that she reached out to one of her most respected colleagues asking if there was a need for an extra set of hands in Michigan. To that request, Dr. Gago generously said “come on out and help me care for these lovely Michigan families”.  Dr. Pritts will be joining us in caring for you part time here at Gago Center for Fertility.

Dr.  Elizabeth Pritts completed both her Obstetrics and Gynecologic Residency in 1998 and her Gynecological Surgical Fellowship in 1999 at Yale University. She completed her Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship at the University of California at San Francisco in 2002. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

She served as Assistant Professor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Wisconsin Medical School, as a Clinical Fellow at the University of California at San Francisco and was an Instructor at Yale University School of Medicine. In 2007, she co-founded the Wisconsin Fertility Institute and was Medical Director until 2024 when she sold the practice. In 2023 and 2024, she received the distinction of being one of the top 100 Fertility Practices in the US.

She has been named as one of the Best Doctors in America since 2009, has authored more than 100 scientific articles and has lectured throughout the world on reproduction and fertility. She is also on the board of directors for Family Health Ministries, a group that supports education and healthcare for women in the country of Haiti, the place her daughters were born.

Dr. Pritts thought that the sale of her beloved practice would lead her to retirement, but she so missed working with fertility patients that she reached out to one of her most respected colleagues asking if there was a need for an extra set of hands in Michigan. To that request, Dr. Gago generously said “come on out and help me care for these lovely Michigan families”.  Dr. Pritts will be joining us in caring for you part time here at Gago Center for Fertility.

World’s top expertise in fertility preservation and infertility

Kutluk Oktay, MD, Ph.D., FACOG is a board-certified infertility specialist, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University, and world-renowned pioneer in IVF and fertility preservation. At Innovation Fertility Preservation and IVF, Dr. Oktay and his staff offer several treatment options, including:

• Fertility preservation
• IVF-traditional, minimal stimulation or random start
• Cutting edge infertility treatments
• Fertility preservation in children
• Egg freezing both elective and for medical indications
• Fertility preservation in Turner Syndrome
• Treatment and Prevention of Premature Ovarian Failure
• Ovarian tissue freezing
• Ovarian transplantation
• Fertility treatments specific for women with breast cancer
• Fertility treatments specific for BRCA mutation carriers
• In Vitro Maturation
• Testicular Tissue Freezing

Dr. Oktay attracts patients throughout the greater New York City area, with a location in Manhattan, as well as patients from all over the United States and other countries. As a reproductive specialist, Dr. Oktay offers his patients the latest technological advancements in the fields of endocrinology, infertility, and fertility preservation.

Dr. Oktay is known all over the world as a leader in the areas of fertility and reproductive health. He received his medical degree from Hacettepe University Medical School in Ankara, Turkey. After completing his OB/GYN residency at the University of Connecticut Health Service Center in Farmington, Connecticut, he went on to earn two fellowships. The first was in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas and the other was in the field of reproductive biology. He earned his second fellowship at Leeds University School of Medicine/Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Subsequently, he was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Gent in Gent, Belgium.

Dr. Oktay has received numerous awards and written many articles on the subject of infertility and fertility preservation. His medical breakthroughs earned him recognition around the globe.

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Edward Ramirez, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN, and infertility and fertility preservation specialist at The Fertility & Gynecology Center - Monterey Bay IVF. At his practice in Monterey, California, Dr. Ramirez is deeply committed to courteous, responsive, and personalized care.

Dr. Ramirez has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy obtained simultaneously from the University of California at Irvine. A graduate of the Stanford University School of Medicine, he did his specialty training in OB/GYN at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. He received sub-specialty training in advanced reproductive technologies at the world-renowned Pacific Fertility Center with Dr. Geoffrey Sher, one of the first pioneers of IVF in the United States.

Dr. Ramirez is fluent in Spanish and Japanese. He is trained in advanced gynecologic surgical techniques and in the most up-to-date advanced reproductive technology.

The goal of Dr. Ramirez and his staff is to provide patients with the finest scientific, state-of-the-art fertility and gynecology care, along with nurturing intimacy, personalization, and compassion. Located in the beautiful and picturesque Monterey County, one hour south of San Jose, it is the only full-service IVF center on the California coast between San Jose and Santa Barbara. While they offer a smaller setting that provides one-on-one care, they also have the facilities, excellence, and success to rival large volume practices. The office boasts an IVF laboratory and a new Access Ambulatory Surgery Center, where they have some of the most sophisticated equipment available. 

The team at The Fertility & Gynecology Center - Monterey Bay IVF always goes the extra mile to accommodate patients. That’s why Dr. Ramirez and the staff make themselves available during weekends for patients whose cycles happen to cause them to ovulate on Saturday or Sunday. Because there are many possible causes of infertility, the doctor will perform a comprehensive evaluation and order testing to determine not only the probable cause but the best possible and cost-effective solution for your treatment plan. 

To learn how the caring team at The Fertility & Gynecology Center - Monterey Bay IVF can help you realize your dream of having a baby, call the office or book a consultation online today.

Dr. Edward B Blackmon Jr. was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center.

He served as a Medical officer in the US Army Reserves reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was recalled to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. While in private practice in Akron, Ohio he was also an Associate Clinical Professor at North Eastern Ohio University College of Medicine.

He practiced In Jourdanton, Texas from 2005 to 2020 serving terms as Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery. Methodist Hospital System closed the Maternity Service Line in July 2020, and he relocated his practice to join Dr Al-Hakeem in September 2020.Dr Blackmon has experience and interest in many aspects of OB-GYN including High-Risk Obstetrics, Minimally invasive surgery, and Female Incontinence. He believes in caring for women throughout their entire life span.

Gwen Goodrow, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. She started her educational career as a IVF  technician in the laboratory when IVF was just a newly emerging technique to help couples have a child when they were otherwise unsuccessful. After realizing how much she loved working with people directly , she decided she wanted to be a Reproductive Specialist and decided to go to medical school. She graduated from medical school at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada and completed a 5-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mcmaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She then completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Goodrow returned to Canada to take a position as Associate Professor at Mcmaster University where she enjoyed teaching medical students and residents, conducted research in infertility and provided care to couples at the Hamilton Health Sciences  IVF clinic. The opportunity arose to join one of the largest IVF practices in Toronto Canada as a partner in 2007 which she did for 14 years. During this time, she lead innovative projects at the clinic such as egg freezing for fertility preservation, utilization of fresh donor eggs and the adoption of vitrification Wishing to help couples in their fertility journey in less serviced areas outside of the big city of Toronto, Dr Goodrow then worked for a few years at a smaller clinic in Ontario. In the changing world of IVF, the opportunity came to join Dr Gago at Gago Fertility in Michigan and the rest is history.

Dr. Goodrow is an enthusiastic  animal lover, an avid gardener and an  active horse-rider. When she is not helping fertility patients, she is working hard to look after her “fur babies”.

Gwen Goodrow, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. She started her educational career as a IVF  technician in the laboratory when IVF was just a newly emerging technique to help couples have a child when they were otherwise unsuccessful. After realizing how much she loved working with people directly , she decided she wanted to be a Reproductive Specialist and decided to go to medical school. She graduated from medical school at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada and completed a 5-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mcmaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She then completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Goodrow returned to Canada to take a position as Associate Professor at Mcmaster University where she enjoyed teaching medical students and residents, conducted research in infertility and provided care to couples at the Hamilton Health Sciences  IVF clinic. The opportunity arose to join one of the largest IVF practices in Toronto Canada as a partner in 2007 which she did for 14 years. During this time, she lead innovative projects at the clinic such as egg freezing for fertility preservation, utilization of fresh donor eggs and the adoption of vitrification Wishing to help couples in their fertility journey in less serviced areas outside of the big city of Toronto, Dr Goodrow then worked for a few years at a smaller clinic in Ontario. In the changing world of IVF, the opportunity came to join Dr Gago at Gago Fertility in Michigan and the rest is history.

Dr. Goodrow is an enthusiastic  animal lover, an avid gardener and an  active horse-rider. When she is not helping fertility patients, she is working hard to look after her “fur babies”.