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Fertility Institute of Virginia: Doctors
Dr. Kenneth A. Steingold

Dr. Kenneth A. Steingold founded the Fertility Institute of Virginia, Ltd. in 1991. Prior to this, he was the Director of the In Vitro Fertilization Program at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. After medical school and residency at MCV, Dr. Steingold served a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the UCLA Medical Center and an additional In Vitro Fertilization fellowship at the Howard and Georgeanna Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia.




He is a well known speaker and has published over 30 research papers and book chapters. Dr. Steingold is board-certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology, a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Society for Reproductive Surgeons.

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Dr. Michael C. Edelstein

Dr. Michael C. Edelstein is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who has extensive experience in the medical and surgical aspects of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. An honors graduate of Cornell University and the Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Edelstein received his residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and served a two-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the Howard and Georgeanna Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk.



Dr. Edelstein is the author of many research papers, abstracts, and book chapters and has lectured extensively on topics relating to infertility and reproductive endocrinology. He is a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, the Society for Reproductive Surgeons, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

 



 

Fertility Institute of Virginia's Staff:
Our office is managed by Pattie Carson who is in charge of our office staff. She is also our insurance specialist. Mrs.Carson is your direct liaison with the insurance companies and will make every effort to obtain insurance approval for your infertility care. She will also help you with any billing questions or concerns. Prior to your visit with us, she will be the one you would speak with concerning your health care needs and planning your treatment.
 
Sherri Johnson is our Referral Coordinator. She will see to your billing issues and insurance coordination. Each patient's needs are unique. Sherri will manage your insurance processing and billing inquiries.

 

Our Nursing Staff

     

Our Nursing Staff includes:  Debbi McAvoy, Lesli Joyal and Lisa Edmonds  All are well experienced in the field of infertility and patient care. They are always available to answer medical questions or just to provide a caring ear to listen to your concerns.

Our Receptionists

 


 Allison Correll, Diane Burnette, and Kim DiBertoare our receptionists and will make every effort to blend your schedule and ours. We have many other part-time staff members to ensure the smooth flow of patient care.  This is a very important step in your life and we want you to feel secure in your choice on choosing our practice. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable and informed of all the procedures we offer.