Meet Our Clinical Team

  • Dr. Kirby Plessala, MD, FACOG

    Dr. Plessala is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 30 years of clinical experience helping women with recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, unexplained infertility and subfertility get pregnant without IVF. A native of Morgan City, Louisiana, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University and his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center. He’s a proud resident of Mobile, AL.

  • Dr. Laurence "Laurie" Jacobs, MD, FACOG

    Dr. Jacobs is a Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility specialist (REI) with 47 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, then completed a 4 yr OB/Gyn residency at Northwestern. He spent seven years as an OBGYN, before completing his REI fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. He specializes in treating female and male Infertility, Ovulation disorders, IVF, Recurrent Pregnancy Losses (RPL), Endometriosis & complex metabolic disorders, like PCOS. Dr. Jacobs is known for his empathy, quick wit and commitment to helping his patients have a healthy baby. With almost 40 yrs of IVF experience, he strongly encourages 2nd opinions for failed IVF.

  • Nastaran Foyouzi, MD, FACOG

    Dr. Nastaran Foyouzi, MD, FACOG

    Dr. Nastaran Foyouzi holds board certifications in Reproductive Endocrinology and Medical Genetics. She completed her internship in OBGYN at Yale University, followed by her residency at Washington University and a fellowship in REI at UCSF. Driven by her passion for unraveling the complexities of genetics related to reproductive failure, she considers the successful birth of healthy children as the ultimate reward for her work.

  • Dr. Amanda Alvelo-Malina, MD

    Dr. Amanda Alvelo-Malina, MD, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh. With over 15 years of clinical practice and board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, she specializes in hormone management, menstruation disorders, fertility care, PCOS, and women's health optimization through preventative care and healthy lifestyle promotion. Dr. Alvelo-Malina is recognized for her collaborative approach, working closely with patients to enhance their reproductive health and achieve their goals.

  • Dr. Jodie Horton, MD, FACOG

    Dr. Jodie Horton, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN with over two decades of expertise, dedicated to exceptional women's healthcare. As an Assistant Clinical Professor, she shapes the next generation of healthcare professionals while focusing on obstetrics and high-risk obstetric care to ensure the safety and well-being of mothers and babies. Dr. Horton empowers women to take charge of their health with a holistic approach, advocating for healthy lifestyle changes. Joining the Ovum healthcare team, she focuses on fertility, healthy pregnancies, and comprehensive pre and postnatal care, guiding women on their journey to optimal health and wellness with expertise and compassion.

  • Dr. Jessica Pearce, D.O.

    Dr. Jessica Pearce, a distinguished board-certified OBGYN Physician, specializes in menopause, weight management, and fertility care. With over a decade of experience, she's committed to providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare, particularly to underserved communities. Driven by patient advocacy, she ensures personalized care, empowering individuals throughout their healthcare journey.

  • Nick Limoncelli, PA-C, MBA

    Nick Limoncelli, PA - C, MBA

    Nick Limoncelli is a Physician Assistant trained at St. John’s University. With both a medical degree and MBA, Nick is particularly proficient in supporting patient’s navigation of the complexities of the US health care system. He is uniquely trained in high-risk pregnancy management, women’s health, metabolic disorders and their comorbidities. He is passionate about making a difference for women struggling to form their families.

  • Colleen Montaque, NP

    Colleen Montaque, NP

    After 19 years as an Accountant, Colleen lost her best friend to brain cancer and decided to pursue medicine. She received her degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Alabama and began to explore her passion for improving the relationship between providers and their patients. She began her career with chronically ill pediatric patients, management, and home health. She is passionate about making wellness accessible for all.

  • Tawnya Anderson, FNP-C

    Tawnya Anderson, FNP-C

    Tawnya is a family medicine nurse practitioner who studied at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She endured the early days of the Pandemic in New York City as a nurse on the frontlines, then relocated to Texas to work overnights for a migrant camp. Tawnya is empathetic, compassionate and a great listener. Her patients feel heard and cared for by her.

  • Lauren Haring, RN

    Lauren Haring, RN

    Lauren is a fertility nurse with more than two decades of experience in a fertility clinic and as a fertility coach to countless couples who need medical assistance to have their families. She’s been on both sides of the aisle - having been a patient herself and a nurse in a clinic. She works with Ovum patients to ensure patients understand their integrative treatment program, feel supported and cared for along the way.

  • Emily Kelley-Brown, MPH, RD, CD, CSP

    Emily Kelley-Brown, MPH, RD, CD, CSP

    Emily is a Registered Dietician, certified diabetes educator who provides medical nutrition therapy and advice based on scientific evidence. She is passionate about helping women during the preconception phase to prepare their bodies, wombs and eggs for a healthy pregnancy. She works with Ovum patients throughout their delivery to ensure they and their newborns are nourished.

  • Ashlyn Krantz, RN

    Ashlyn is a registered nurse with three years of experience, specializing in fertility. Throughout her career, she has been privileged to partner with patients as they navigate the world of reproductive medicine. Ashlyn finds fulfillment in uncovering the root causes of infertility in her patients, offering support to women facing cancer diagnoses through cryopreservation cycles, and witnessing the first positive pregnancy test are just a few of the rewards that drive my passion for fertility nursing.