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Arizona Center for Fertility Studies
The Arizona Center for Fertility Studies was founded in 1981 with a commitment to the successful evaluation and treatment of infertility, as well as to the emotional well being of couples and individuals. Some say that infertility can not be overcome. At ACFS, we are committed to your vision of having children becoming a reality. What speaks far louder than the words of our commitment to you is the more than 6,000 babies born to our patients. Today, the center stands at the leading edge of fertility studies and scientific research.
ACFS continues to strive for new breakthroughs in the field of reproductive medicine by staying in the forefront of state-of-the-art techniques. This also supports us in offering you accurate information and the emotional support you need. Couples seeking to have children are often confused by the barrage of complex language and statistics that surround treatment. Yet, with the rapidly expanding options available, there is much to be gained from persistence in asking the right questions and demanding the answers that you can understand. In fact, we believe that with up to date technology and a clear understanding of your goal, pregnancy is now possible for more couples than ever before.
hours of operation
8:00 am - 5:00 Pm
Monday through Friday
contact information
8997 E Desert Cove
2nd Floor
Scottsdale, AZ
85260
phone number: (480) 860-4792
email address: DrJSN@acfs2000.com
web address: www.acfs2000.com
healthcare providers
Dr. Jay Nemiro, M.D.
Medical Director, Arizona Center For Fertility Studies
8997 East Desert Cove Avenue, 2nd Floor
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
480-860-4792
Medical Director, Reproductive Medicine at
Scottsdale Healthcare at Shea
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Adjunct Professor
Department of Zoology
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Midwestern University
Phoenix, Arizona
College:
Temple University, 1968-1972
B.A. Psychology / Science minor
Graduated Cum Laude
Medical School:
George Washington University School of Medicine, 1972-1976
Internship:
George Washington University Hospital, 1976-1977
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency:
George Washington University Hospital, 1977-1980
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship:
Georgetown University Hospital, 1980-1981
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Memberships/Boards:
Active Fellow, Kane-King Obstetrical Society of
George Washington Medical School
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Active Member, American Fertility Society
Member, American Association of Gynecologist Laparoscopists
Member, International Foundation of Preventive Medicine
Active Member, Pacific Coast Fertility Society
Member, International Society of Reproductive Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, SART (Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology)
Active Member, Psychological Group of American Fertility Society
Member, Advisory Board of Multiple Joys
Member, Scientific Board of The Triplet Connection
Medical Societies:
District of Columbia Medical Society, 1979-1981
Maricopa County Medical Society
Arizona Medical Association
American Medical Society
Phoenix Obstetrical and Gynecology Society
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
Awards:
Kane-King Obstetrical Honor Society of G.W.U.
Physicians Recognition Award of the A.M.A., 1981, 1985
Teacher of the Year - Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Saint Joseph's hospital, 1983, 1985
Teacher of the Year - Department of obstetrics and
Gynecology, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1983, 1984, 1995
Special Recognition Award for Teaching, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1988
Leading Infertility Specialist in Metropolitan Phoenix, Phoenix Magazine, 1995,1999
Certifications:
Certified Instructor of Emergency Medicine
Certification in Colposcopy, 1977
Certification in Microsurgery and
Advanced Microsurgical Techniques,
1980Certification in Advanced CO2 Laser for Gynecologic Use, 1983
Certification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1983
Arizona License, #12781, 1981
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Instructor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Georgetown University Hospital, 1980-1981
Clinical Faculty - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Saint Joseph's Medical Center, 1982-1986
Clinical Faculty - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1981-present
Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 1987-1994
Medical Director, Institute of Reproductive Studies,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Scottsdale Healthcare at Shea, 1994-present
Adjunct Professor - Department of Zoology
Arizona State University, 1995-present
Licenses:
Washington, D.C., 1978
Maryland, 1979
Virginia, 1979
California, 1980
Arizona, 1981
Publications:
Nemiro, J.S. and Stillman, R.J. Dysmenorrhea.
Conn's Current Therapy, 1981
Falk, R.J., Nemiro, J.S. and Rifka, S.M.
Congenital Tubal Isolation. AJOG, Vol. 140, No. 7, pages 837-839
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W.
1986, Low Tubal Transfer: An Alternative to In-Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer. Pacific Coast Fertility Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, April 6-9 (Abstract)
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1986 Improved Success with Tubal Transfer (TT) of Human Oocytes and Spermatozoa. Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, September 27 - October 2 (Abstract)
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1986. An Alternative
to IVF-ET: The Succesful Transfer of Human Oocytes and
Spermatozoa to the Distal Oviduct.Fertil. Steril. 46:644-652.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1987. Correlation of Estrogen Levels with Oocytes Aspirated and with Pregnancy in a Program of Clinical Tubal Transfer. Fertil. Steril. 48:98-106.
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1987. Tubal Transfer of Oocytes and Sperm as a Successful Treatment for Infertility. Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. April 27-30 (Oral).
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1987. Influence of Follicle Number, Number of Oocytes Aspirated and Quality of Aspirated Oocytes on Successful Treatment of Infertility by Tubal Transfer. Pacific Coast Fertility Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, April (Oral)
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1988. Pregnancy with Tubl Transfer as Influenced by Method of Ovarian Stimulation. Pacific Coast Fertility Society Annual Meeting, April (Oral)
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1988. Initial Success with Establishment of Pregnancy by Tubal Transfer (GIFT). Infertility. 11:233-243, 1988.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1989. Method of Ovarian Stimulation Influences the Success of Gamete Tubal Transfer (GIFT). Manuscript in preparation.
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1986. Improved Success with Tubal Transfer of human Oocytes and Spermatozoa. Samaritan Medicine, Vol. 4, Issue 3, Summer, 1986.
Jackson, D.N., Nemiro, J.S., and McGaughey, R.W. 1992. Perinatal Outcome of 310 Consecutive Pregnancies Achieved by Tubal Transfer. Submitted for publication.
Jackson, D.N., Nemiro, J.S., and McGaughey, R.W. 1992. Perinatal Outcome of 310 Consecutive Pregnancies Achieved by Tubal Transfer. Presented at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Annual Meeting. April, 1992 (Poster).
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1990. Method of Ovarian Stimulation Influences the Success of Gamete Tubal Transfer (GIFT). Submitted for publication.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1990. Elevated Estrogen Influences Incidences of Oocyte Atresia, Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss with GIFT. Pacific Coast Infertility Society Annual Meeting. April 1990 (Oral).
Nemiro, J.S. 1990. Conceive Magazine. Reproductive Technologies: Current Success, Future Dreams. Pgs. 17-19.
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1992. Tubal Disease as an Indication for Tubal Transfer. ACOG 41st Annual Meeting. May, 1993. (Poster).
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1993. Multiple Pregnancy With Gamete Intrafallopian Tube Transfer (GIFT): Influence of Oocyte Quality and Number of Oocytes Transferred. Submitted, ACOG District VII/IX Meeting, Oct. 1993.
Kammerer-Doak, D.N.; Magrina, J.F.; Nemiro, J.S.; Lidner, T.K. 1994. Benign Gynecological Condition Associated with CA 125 Level Greater than 1,000 U/mL: A Case Report. Journal or Reproductive Medicine. June 1994.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S., 2001. Stability of the Meiotic Spindle Following Rapid Cryopreservation and Thawing of Syrian Hamster Eggs. American Society of Reprodictive Medicine Annual Meeting. Poster. Fertility and Sterility. Vol. 76, No. 3, Suppl. 1, September 2001.
Robert W. McGaughey, Ph.D
Medical Director, Arizona Center For Fertility Studies
8997 East Desert Cove Avenue, 2nd Floor
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
480-860-4792
Medical Director, Reproductive Medicine at
Scottsdale Healthcare at Shea
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Adjunct Professor
Department of Zoology
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Midwestern University
Phoenix, Arizona
College:
Temple University, 1968-1972
B.A. Psychology / Science minor
Graduated Cum Laude
Medical School:
George Washington University School of Medicine, 1972-1976
Internship:
George Washington University Hospital, 1976-1977
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency:
George Washington University Hospital, 1977-1980
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship:
Georgetown University Hospital, 1980-1981
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Memberships/Boards:
Active Fellow, Kane-King Obstetrical Society of
George Washington Medical School
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Active Member, American Fertility Society
Member, American Association of Gynecologist Laparoscopists
Member, International Foundation of Preventive Medicine
Active Member, Pacific Coast Fertility Society
Member, International Society of Reproductive Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, SART (Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology)
Active Member, Psychological Group of American Fertility Society
Member, Advisory Board of Multiple Joys
Member, Scientific Board of The Triplet Connection
Medical Societies:
District of Columbia Medical Society, 1979-1981
Maricopa County Medical Society
Arizona Medical Association
American Medical Society
Phoenix Obstetrical and Gynecology Society
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
Awards:
Kane-King Obstetrical Honor Society of G.W.U.
Physicians Recognition Award of the A.M.A., 1981, 1985
Teacher of the Year - Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Saint Joseph's hospital, 1983, 1985
Teacher of the Year - Department of obstetrics and
Gynecology, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1983, 1984, 1995
Special Recognition Award for Teaching, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1988
Leading Infertility Specialist in Metropolitan Phoenix, Phoenix Magazine, 1995,1999
Certifications:
Certified Instructor of Emergency Medicine
Certification in Colposcopy, 1977
Certification in Microsurgery and
Advanced Microsurgical Techniques,
1980Certification in Advanced CO2 Laser for Gynecologic Use, 1983
Certification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1983
Arizona License, #12781, 1981
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Instructor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Georgetown University Hospital, 1980-1981
Clinical Faculty - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Saint Joseph's Medical Center, 1982-1986
Clinical Faculty - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1981-present
Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 1987-1994
Medical Director, Institute of Reproductive Studies,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Scottsdale Healthcare at Shea, 1994-present
Adjunct Professor - Department of Zoology
Arizona State University, 1995-present
Licenses:
Washington, D.C., 1978
Maryland, 1979
Virginia, 1979
California, 1980
Arizona, 1981
Publications:
Nemiro, J.S. and Stillman, R.J. Dysmenorrhea.
Conn's Current Therapy, 1981
Falk, R.J., Nemiro, J.S. and Rifka, S.M.
Congenital Tubal Isolation. AJOG, Vol. 140, No. 7, pages 837-839
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W.
1986, Low Tubal Transfer: An Alternative to In-Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer. Pacific Coast Fertility Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, April 6-9 (Abstract)
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1986 Improved Success with Tubal Transfer (TT) of Human Oocytes and Spermatozoa. Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, September 27 - October 2 (Abstract)
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1986. An Alternative
to IVF-ET: The Succesful Transfer of Human Oocytes and
Spermatozoa to the Distal Oviduct.Fertil. Steril. 46:644-652.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1987. Correlation of Estrogen Levels with Oocytes Aspirated and with Pregnancy in a Program of Clinical Tubal Transfer. Fertil. Steril. 48:98-106.
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1987. Tubal Transfer of Oocytes and Sperm as a Successful Treatment for Infertility. Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. April 27-30 (Oral).
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1987. Influence of Follicle Number, Number of Oocytes Aspirated and Quality of Aspirated Oocytes on Successful Treatment of Infertility by Tubal Transfer. Pacific Coast Fertility Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, April (Oral)
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1988. Pregnancy with Tubl Transfer as Influenced by Method of Ovarian Stimulation. Pacific Coast Fertility Society Annual Meeting, April (Oral)
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1988. Initial Success with Establishment of Pregnancy by Tubal Transfer (GIFT). Infertility. 11:233-243, 1988.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1989. Method of Ovarian Stimulation Influences the Success of Gamete Tubal Transfer (GIFT). Manuscript in preparation.
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1986. Improved Success with Tubal Transfer of human Oocytes and Spermatozoa. Samaritan Medicine, Vol. 4, Issue 3, Summer, 1986.
Jackson, D.N., Nemiro, J.S., and McGaughey, R.W. 1992. Perinatal Outcome of 310 Consecutive Pregnancies Achieved by Tubal Transfer. Submitted for publication.
Jackson, D.N., Nemiro, J.S., and McGaughey, R.W. 1992. Perinatal Outcome of 310 Consecutive Pregnancies Achieved by Tubal Transfer. Presented at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Annual Meeting. April, 1992 (Poster).
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1990. Method of Ovarian Stimulation Influences the Success of Gamete Tubal Transfer (GIFT). Submitted for publication.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1990. Elevated Estrogen Influences Incidences of Oocyte Atresia, Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss with GIFT. Pacific Coast Infertility Society Annual Meeting. April 1990 (Oral).
Nemiro, J.S. 1990. Conceive Magazine. Reproductive Technologies: Current Success, Future Dreams. Pgs. 17-19.
Nemiro, J.S. and McGaughey, R.W. 1992. Tubal Disease as an Indication for Tubal Transfer. ACOG 41st Annual Meeting. May, 1993. (Poster).
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S. 1993. Multiple Pregnancy With Gamete Intrafallopian Tube Transfer (GIFT): Influence of Oocyte Quality and Number of Oocytes Transferred. Submitted, ACOG District VII/IX Meeting, Oct. 1993.
Kammerer-Doak, D.N.; Magrina, J.F.; Nemiro, J.S.; Lidner, T.K. 1994. Benign Gynecological Condition Associated with CA 125 Level Greater than 1,000 U/mL: A Case Report. Journal or Reproductive Medicine. June 1994.
McGaughey, R.W. and Nemiro, J.S., 2001. Stability of the Meiotic Spindle Following Rapid Cryopreservation and Thawing of Syrian Hamster Eggs. American Society of Reprodictive Medicine Annual Meeting. Poster. Fertility and Sterility. Vol. 76, No. 3, Suppl. 1, September 2001.
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Gina Caiazza, RNFA
Education
Beth Israel School of Nursing/Hunter College, NYC 1979
SUNY at Stoney Brook, New York, New York
Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church VA 1987
Perioperative Plus Associates /Gateway Communtiy College
Phoenix, AZ 1995
Certification in Operating Room Nursing 1995
RNFA Certificate Program
Scholarships Received
Miller Place High School Valedictorian Scholarship, 1976
Brookhaven National Laboratory Top Student Scholarship, 1976
Beth Israel School of Nursing Scholarship
Licenses
Registered Nurse Licensure State of New York, 1979
Registered Nurse Licensure State of California, 1983
Registered Nurse Licensure State of Virginia, 1986
Registered Nurse Licensure State of Arizona, 1995
Employment History
Arizona Center For Fertility Studies, Scottsdale, AZ
Perioperative Coordinator, RNFA, 1996-Present
Piper Center, Scottsdale, AZ
Infertility Coordinator, Operating Room, 1995-Present
Piper Center, Scottsdale, AZ
Gynecology Coordinator, Operating Room, RNFA, 1995-1996
Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA
Staff Nurse, Women and Children's Operating Room,
Laser RN, RNFA, 1986-1995
Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, VA
RNFA C/Sections, 1994-1995
Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA
Staff Nurse, Burn, Trauma, Maternal Child Health,
L&D OR, Newborn Nursery, 1994-1995
Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA
Staff Nurse, Burn, Trauma, Multispecialty Operating Room, 1982-1985
Bethy Israel Medical Center, New York, New York
Staff Nurse, Pre/Post Surgical Floor, MICU, SICU
Consultant
Gilbert and Current Law Office, Washington D.C.
medical/legal consultant, 1993-1995
Association Membership
The Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. (AORN),
1988-Present
Specialty Assembly Member: Lasers and Advanced Technology, RNFA,
1991-Present
Arizona Society of Reproductive Health Professionals
1998-Present
Certifications
Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR), 1995
Certificate Programs Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA),
1987&1995
Teaching Participant
Lecturer for RNFA students, 1994-1996
Hospital Committee Appointments
Standards of Practice Committee, 1992-1995
Quality Insurance Management Council, 1994-1995
Community Service
Patient Teaching-Pre OP Tours
Honors
Nominated Nurse of the Year Award,
Outstanding Achievement In Nursing, 1992
David L. Podell Award, Consideration of Patient Welfare, 1979
Hannah B. Silver Award, Proficiency in Medical Surgical Nursing, 1979
Continuing Education
An average of 20 CEU's obtained per year. The educational programs
I've attended have included areas of self development clinically, professionally,
and technically. Some of the most recent programs have included:
IV Conscious Sedation
Preparing for CNOR Certification
RNFA: Issues and Answers
Taking Charge
Emotions and Stress
Legal Aspects of Nursing
Basic Fetal Monitoring
Newborn Resuscitation
Charge Nurse
Wound Management for the RNFA
The Surgical Laser
Perioperative Care and Documentation
Women's Health: SW Nursing Update
From Genotype to Phenotype:Fertility Across the Reproductive Lifecycle
Pacific Coast Fertility Society Annual Meeting 1996-Present