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3 Tips for Confidently Choosing Your Business Insurance; Online Training Highlights Latest Business Trends


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With so many options, industries and varying risks involved with doing business, the insurance arena can easily become overwhelming for business owners. This fast-paced course will leave attendees with a much better understanding of how to shop for their business insurance needs.

“With so many options, industries and varying risks involved with doing business, the insurance arena can easily become overwhelming for business owners. This fast-paced course will leave attendees with a much better understanding of how to shop for their business insurance needs,” says Avitus Group Executive Vice President of Business Development Travis Bruyere.

The Avitus Group Expert Forum 3 Tips for Confidently Choosing Your Business Insurance is scheduled for October 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. MST. Each monthly forum is limited to 200 attendees and online registration is required.

Expert Forum attendees will walk away with 3 big ideas designed to help mitigate risk: 1. Find a reputable licensed insurance agent who can review and analyze your current business model and advise you with recommendations of which coverages you need for your business; 2. Shop around. Get several quotes so that you can compare the pricing and coverages provided by the different carriers; 3. Assess your Insurance coverage on an annual basis – Online insurance programs vs. working with a professional insurance agent. Choose your agent and allow him or her to educate you on coverages.

“Your business is an investment, and every investment contains a certain degree of risk. No matter what you do, you’ll never be able to eliminate risk from the equation. Buying the right insurance at the right price is critical in lowering the financial risk associated with unexpected events,” says Avitus Group Director of Insurance, Chief Underwriting Officer Kevin Mayo.

Registration is open until capacity is met. For those who register, but can’t attend, there is a replay option.

Avitus Group is a nationwide business services company headquartered in the Denver Metro Area. Services include commercial insurance, co-employment, payroll and much more. Additional Expert Forum episodes can be found here and include valuable information on topics such as: Fixing Problem Employees; Handling Work Performance Problems in a Way that Gets Results; How to Hire Millennials & Modernize Your Business with the Next Generation, and Cut the Confusion and Make Digital Marketing Meaningful.

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Pivotree Advances Growth Model with Three Strategic Leadership Appointments


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It’s never been a better time to be a part of the Pivotree experience… With our aggressive goals for 2020 and beyond, the appointments of Ted Smith, Moataz Ashoor, and Rusty DiNicola will accelerate growth and drive the best customer experience possible.

Pivotree, a leading Global Commerce Services Provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of three accomplished executives to its leadership team: Ted Smith as Chief Operations Officer, Moataz Ashoor as Chief Administration Officer, and Rusty DiNicola as Vice President and General Manager of the EnterWorks Master Data Management (MDM) practice.

The mandates for each of these strategic hires are to support Pivotree’s growth following its merger activity and rapid development of its MDM practice. Under the expanded leadership team, the company will continue to streamline operations and foster thought leadership in new solution categories to elevate the experience for clients, partners, and associates.

As COO, Smith will bring together the Professional Services and Managed Services practices, ensuring clients have a seamless customer experience at every step of their journey.

“Our customers’ businesses tend to be specialized with their own unique needs and processes. What impressed me with Pivotree is our ability to take standardized solutions, add in our own IP and innovation and deliver a tailored solution that drives a competitive advantage,” said Ted Smith, newly-appointed COO of Pivotree. “In addition, we partner with our customers through their entire journey from strategy, through project implementation and then ongoing support. This is unique and ensures we always take the long view for our customers.”

Pivotree has seen its vision for growth come to fruition, both organically and through the 2018 merger combining Tenzing, Thinkwrap, and Spark::red, which resulted in double-digit revenue growth post-closing. The company’s expansion model includes continued M&A, expanding Pivotree’s expertise into solution categories clients care most about and accelerating their digital transformation initiatives. As a seasoned industry professional, Ashoor is dedicated to creating a culture of innovation and customer-centricity, and will focus his team on being easy to do business with while supporting Pivotree’s acquisition strategy.

“In my career, I’ve been able to help large, multinational organizations navigate the complexities of a growth strategy and find great success,” said Moataz Ashoor, newly appointed Chief Administration Officer of Pivotree. “Creating a culture of strong leadership, great employee opportunities, and customer-first mentality will be the foundation which will accelerate our growth. The people at Pivotree love working with the greatest brands in the world, seeing the impact they make on our clients’ businesses. In leading Pivotree’s corporate services, I look forward to supporting our employees’ work experience and attracting the best talent to our team.”

A central part of Pivotree’s growth story has been the eruption of its MDM practice, which has evolved significantly in terms of client base and market adoption. As the former global vice president of Professional Services at EnterWorks – a leading MDM solution provider and key Pivotree partner – DiNicola will guide the continued development of a thriving MDM practice for Pivotree.

“At EnterWorks, I had a front-row seat to Pivotree’s passion for solving client issues and their enthusiasm for digital transformation. I also witnessed what can happen when companies use disjointed services and saw that Pivotree offered a key ingredient to success with their holistic approach of implementation, support, and hosting,” explained Rusty DiNicola, now the VP and GM of the Pivotree EnterWorks MDM practice. “Pivotree’s dedication to adding new categories and expanding their business is growing the company rapidly, making this a very exciting time to join.”

In welcoming the executives to the leadership team, Bill Di Nardo, Pivotree’s CEO and a pioneer in the ecommerce space, said:

“From our market expansion and commitment to our partners, to our supportive work environment and people, it’s never been a better time to be a part of the Pivotree experience. We have heard time and time again that clients need someone with our business model, supporting them not only in implementation, but in managed application services, managed hosting (including partner-managed cloud), and ongoing support – this is the key ingredient that has attracted so many new partners and clients to Pivotree.

With our aggressive goals for 2020 and beyond, the appointments of Ted Smith, Moataz Ashoor, and Rusty DiNicola will accelerate growth and drive the best customer experience possible by streamlining our processes and helping us evolve into new categories faster to provide our partners and clients with the innovative solutions we are known for.”

About Pivotree

Pivotree is a leading Global Commerce Services Provider. It is the only end-to-end vendor supporting clients from strategy, platform selection, deployment, and hosting through to ongoing support: a single expert resource to help companies succeed in an ever-changing digital commerce landscape. Pivotree solutions start with reliable, world-class Commerce and MDM platforms fitting a variety of client needs, situations, and budgets. Pivotree is a trusted partner to over 200 market-leading brands and forward-thinking B2C and B2B companies, including many Fortune 1000. With offices and customers in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Pivotree is widely recognized as a high-growth company and industry leader around the globe.

For more information, visit http://www.pivotree.com.

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Hoggan Scientific Participant at 2nd Annual Reconstructive Neurosurgery Course


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Hoggan Scientific, LLC, is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of medical and ergonomic testing equipment. The company exhibited at the 2nd Annual Reconstructive Neurosurgery Course, with the microFET2 digital handheld dynamometer for muscle testing shown to expert surgeons and physicians from around the world. The product was demonstrated how it is used and be incorporated as part of evaluations for their patients. The microFET2 was well received by the attendees, and were excited to learn how it can be an effective tool to objectively quantify and document muscle strength of patients and track improvement.

Strength measurements are imperative in clinical assessments of a patient’s status and progress over time. Handheld dynamometry has been shown to be a reliable and informative method to measure strength status and changes, compared to other methods such as manual muscle testing. microFET2 is accurate, portable, easy to use, and provides healthcare professionals with a solution that gives precise and objective strength measures for outcome assessments of their patients.

Hoggan Scientific products are used in hospitals, physical and occupational therapy clinics, sports and athletic training facilities, and universities worldwide. For more information about microFET2 and the rest of the microFET product line that Hoggan Scientific offers, please visit the website at http://www.hogganscientific.com, contact by phone at 800-678-7888/801-572-6500, or email at sales@hogganscientific.com. The manufacturer can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HogganScientific.

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MiniCo Insurance Agency Joins IVANS Markets to Enhance Digital Distribution


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Becoming a part of IVANS Markets means that thousands of agents now have immediate access to current information about MiniCo’s products and appetites.

MiniCo Insurance Agency is now a part of IVANS Markets, an online marketplace and communications platform available to insurance agents in the IVANS Exchange. IVANS Markets enables MiniCo to communicate detailed program information including carrier appetite to over 32,000 participating agencies who may now access the company’s commercial self-storage, cyber insurance, equipment breakdown, workers’ compensation for self-storage businesses, and wind/hail deductible buy-back programs via the platform.

MiniCo President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “We strive to communicate with our agents through diverse and efficient channels to include our website, email marketing, social media, print advertising, webinars, videos, printed materials, and participation in industry trade shows and events. Becoming a part of IVANS Markets means that thousands of agents now have immediate access to current information about MiniCo’s products and appetites, which enables us to create a one-stop shop for our markets.”

MiniCo will promote its participation in IVANS Markets as an exhibitor at Applied Net 2019, the world’s largest gathering of insurance professionals. Applied Net will take place October 14-16, 2019, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit MiniCo at Booth 206 to learn more about the company’s range of specialty property and casualty insurance programs.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, was founded in 1974 as a provider of specialty insurance products and publications for the self-storage industry. Today the company is a managing general agency offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, the parent company of MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Inc., is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group. For more information, please visit https://www.minico.com.

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As More Residents Leave San Francisco For Sacramento, OCD Moving Services Shares Tips For Leaving The Big City For The Suburbs


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A new report from Seattle-based real estate brokerage Redfin revealed that more Americans are leaving pricey big cities for affordable metro areas. According to the report, the national share of home-searchers considering relocation was 25 percent in the second quarter of 2019 – that’s a 24 percent increase in the same period the prior year. Also, Sacramento has the most significant number of people moving into – rather than leaving – the area. Alternatively, most people residing in expensive cities, such as San Francisco, were looking to move out. San Francisco had the second-highest net outflow or number of people looking to leave minus the number of those wanting to move in.

As Northern California residents looking to leave the big city for smaller metro areas, OCD Moving Services, which offers local and long-distance moving services to California residents and beyond, shares the top tips to prepare yourself to move from the big city to the small town.

Consider The Community When Looking For A New Area

When looking for a new area in which to purchase a house, OCD Moving Services advises California residents to consider the community in which you’ll be moving. Individuals who live in a big city can get used to the different areas and neighborhoods that offer unique characteristics. However, in a big city, those characteristics can differ from those you’ll find in communities in smaller towns. For example, rather than an “entertainment district” like that of a big city, the suburbs are often separated by the type of living experience offered. For example, some parts of the town might be primarily dominated by college and university students, while others may consist of younger families, older residents, and retired individuals,. When moving to a small town, consider the type of people and lifestyles that are more appealing to you in a neighborhood.

Consider Your Work Commute

When you live and work in a big city, there is sometimes the added benefit of public transportation to get to and from work. However, a commute in the suburbs can be much quicker or longer than you’d experience living in the city. If your job is still in the city, your commute may be longer. Alternatively, if you’re relocating for a job, you can consider finding a house closer to where your office is. Public transportation is often limited in the suburbs. For that reason, if you were used to not having a car in the city, driving in the suburbs will be a transition.

Remember That The Suburbs Will Be Different

When moving from the big city to the suburbs, you might experience a bit of a culture shock at first. Everything will be different; from the way people interact with each other, to the customer service, and possibly even the dining options. If you can embrace the change and find your place in the suburbs, you may enjoy the new experience.

OCD Moving Services Offers Free Estimates For houses Moving

If you’re leaving the big city for the suburbs soon, call OCD Moving Services. With over five years of experience in the industry, OCD Moving Services has helped clients move in and out of homes all across California. The professionals at OCD Moving Services also offer packing services and junk removal services. For a free estimate, call Bay Area’s top moving company at 510*375*3844, or visit http://www.ocdmovingservices.net.

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Pratia Teams with VirTrial to Become First ‘Virtual Trial Capable’ Site Network in Europe


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Our network is expanding across Europe and we plan to maintain our 100% Virtual Trial Capable status with VirTrial to best serve our patients and pharma sponsors.

VirTrial today announced an alliance with Pratia, the largest network of clinical research centers in Europe. All Pratia research centers have completed VirTrial’s Virtual Trial Capable training, making them the first site network in Europe to become trained and certified as Virtual Trial Capable and prepared to conduct decentralized clinical trials (DCT).

The training program includes four modules that clinical research professionals complete to demonstrate a level of competence in general telemedicine etiquette and guidelines, as well as how to utilize the VirTrial platform. Participants then receive a Virtual Trial Capable certificate and badge to highlight to sponsors and CROs that they are prepared to conduct hybrid decentralized clinical trials.

“Pratia’s mission is to facilitate access to healthcare to improve the quality of life and the sense of security of our patients. Embracing telehealth technologies that enable a larger patient population to participate supports our goal and we’re proud to be the first network in Europe to offer this benefit to sponsors,” said Małgorzata Gerjatowicz-Osmańska, Managing Director of Pratia. “Our network is expanding across Europe and we plan to maintain our 100% Virtual Trial Capable status with VirTrial to best serve our patients and pharma sponsors.”

Amanda Rangel, VP of Business Development for VirTrial, remarked “VirTrial is honored to collaborate with forward-thinking sites like those in the Pratia network that are taking action to move the industry forward and improve patient access to clinical trials. The innovative VirTrial telehealth platform was developed by clinical research professionals and we are committed to continued collaboration with sites and supporting site sustainability in the new era of hybrid decentralized trials.”

For more information on the Virtual Trial Capable certificate program and to access the training modules, go to https://virtrial.com/research-sites/.

About VirTrial

VirTrial is a technology company using a stable, long-standing telehealth platform to transform the clinical trials industry. The platform offers a Virtual Care Management (VCM) program that combines video, text, and email allowing pharmaceutical companies and CROs to create patient-centric trials by replacing some study visits with virtual visits. The vision is for 25-50% of the visits to be conducted virtually creating a hybrid model. This model is ideally suited for Phase III/Phase IV trials where patient compliance can be assessed from any location. Our Virtual Care Management (VCM) program allows sites to review and assess patient compliance. The VirTrial app is supported on any device (Apple, Android, tablet and/or computer) and can be used by any site. It is hosted in a secure, cloud-based, environment and is HIPAA compliant.

VirTrial enables greater accessibility to trials for patients, higher performance by clinical trial sites, and improved outcomes for pharmaceutical companies. Working together we can bring better medications to market more quickly. To learn more about VirTrial, visit https://www.virtrial.com

About Pratia

Pratia was established in 2012 in Poland and has since grown steadily by unifying the best research sites in Europe. In 2014 Pratia joined the NEUCA Capital Group, which underpinned the financial stability and secured the vision of a long-term and sustainable company. Over the years Pratia has built the value of a truly aligned, patient-centric organization, which is well prepared to address the requirements of a dynamically changing clinical research environment including remote monitoring and virtual trial readiness. Pratia intends to ensure that every patient has access to the best clinical therapies by combining patients with doctors using technology. We believe that by building a patient-centric approach, our company will refine clinical trials and lead to great success. To learn more about Pratia, visit https://www.Pratia.com.

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Old Dominion University Celebrates 25 Years of Partnership with the Virginia Community College System


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Dr. Casiello speaks at the VCCS conference

Although so much has changed since we first began in 1994, the goal has always been, and will continue to be, the delivery of high quality, rigorous programs that prepare our students for the future.

In 1994, Old Dominion University and the Virginia Community College System teamed up to make higher education accessible to more Virginians through a remote learning system that was ground-breaking at the time. Through this partnership, students could earn their associate degrees from a community college in their home communities and continue their bachelor’s degree studies with ODU without having to move or commute to ODU’s campus in Norfolk, Virginia. Classes were relayed from ODU’s main campus to the community colleges or other local learning centers via satellite, and students had access to ODU faculty at their learning site.

Twenty-five years later, the satellites are no longer in use, but the distance learning partnership is still thriving. ODUOnline has grown from just a few bachelor’s degree programs to over 100 programs, and the benefits for Virginia college students keep getting better.

“Twenty-five years of partnership with VCCS means two and a half decades of joint creation of pathways for student success along with technological and accessibility improvements and money saved for students all across Virginia,” said Andy Casiello, associate vice president for distance learning. “Although so much has changed since we first began in 1994, the goal has always been, and will continue to be, the delivery of high quality, rigorous programs that prepare our students for the future.” Casiello recently spoke at the Virginia Community College Association conference in Norfolk, Virginia.

Students find they can save money by living at home and studying at a community college for the first two years. Others work full time and attend online classes as they fit education into their busy lives. More and more Virginians, especially those who aren’t within commuting distance of a university, are taking advantage. ODU’s contribution to preparing the Virginia workforce for the flood of new jobs coming to the Commonwealth has been significant.

“Our growth has been outstanding. Both ODU and VCCS are making amazing strides to meet the needs of our changing Commonwealth,” said Casiello. “Virginia is making waves, moving up, and leading the country in so many ways. Both Old Dominion University and the Virginia Community College System are prepared to continue growing our offerings to stay on the cutting edge.”

To learn more about ODU’s academic partnerships, visit https://online.odu.edu/partners.

Old Dominion University, located in the coastal city of Norfolk, is Virginia’s entrepreneurial-minded doctoral research university and has been delivering distance-learning programs for 30 years. It offers more than 100 programs through ODUOnline in a variety of formats, allowing students to complete degree programs across the world. ODU serves more than 24,000 students annually by providing the same rigorous academics online and on-campus. Learn more about ODUOnline’s programs by visiting online.odu.edu.

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Dr. Dale Spencer Spreads Gum Disease Awareness to Newton, NC


Dr. Dale Spencer of Hickory Dental Care, Serving Hickory, NC

Dr. Dale Spencer Raises Awareness of Gum Disease Symptoms in Newton, NC

The mission of the practice is to serve our patients, to help them have better dental health, to feel better about themselves and to do it in a caring, safe manner. That’s pretty much what we are all about.

To spread awareness of the importance of gum disease treatment and prevention, Dr. Dale Spencer of Hickory Dental Care invites patients with gum disease in Newton, NC to visit his practice and learn how to improve gum health.

According to a study by the Journal of Dental Research, almost half of Americans over the age of 30 have gum disease. Gum disease typically goes unnoticed, but as it progresses, it breaks down tissues beneath the gum line and can eventually lead to tooth loss. Additionally, gum disease has been linked to systemic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature births.

Gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, results in red, swollen gums, bleeding gums while brushing and flossing, and chronic bad breath. As gum disease advances into periodontitis and advanced periodontitis, pockets form between the teeth and gums, gums recede, connective tissue deteriorates, and eventually, patients suffer tooth and bone loss.

An expert in gum disease and its consequences, Dr. Spencer realizes the lack of mainstream knowledge about these long-term effects. As a result, he is striving to educate Newton, NC and the surrounding areas on how to recognize gum disease and promote gum health.

“The mission of the practice is to serve our patients, to help them have better dental health, to feel better about themselves and to do it in a caring, safe manner,” Dr. Spencer explains. “That’s pretty much what we are all about.”

To help patients treat gum disease, Dr. Spencer and offers multiple treatment options depending on the severity of the gum disease. These treatments include scaling and root planing, soft tissue recontouring, gum grafting, osseous surgery, and minimally invasive laser gum therapy. His laser gum therapy targets bacteria and diseased tissue without incisions, providing less pain and faster healing time for patients. Dr. Spencer also offers sedation dentistry for patients suffering with dental anxiety.

Patients in Newton, NC with swollen and bleeding gums are encouraged to connect with Dr. Spencer by calling 828-270-7853 or visiting http://www.hickorydental.com. Other services provided at Hickory Dental Care include general dentistry, dental implants, sleep apnea treatment, and cosmetic dentistry.

About the Dentist

Hickory Dental Care offers modern, comprehensive dental care to patients in Hickory, NC, including general dentistry, dental implants, sedation treatment and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Dale Spencer is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is trained in the latest dental technology and offers comprehensive, comfortable, and predicable treatments for patients, including implant dentistry and IV sedation. The Hickory Dental Care team is dedicated to providing exceptional care for their patients and strives to create an office environment that is welcoming, compassionate, and of the highest quality. To learn more about Dr. Spencer and the services offered at Hickory Dental Care, call 828-270-7853 or visit http://www.hickorydental.com to schedule a consultation.

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Advanced Group Names Jeffrey Wolniakowski Chief Information Officer


“Jeff brings to the firm a strategic vision, hands-on team building, and leadership capabilities, as well as the technical know-how necessary to support the ongoing growth of our dynamic, global business,” said Leo Sheridan, Chief Executive Officer at Advanced Group.

The Advanced Group, an industry-leading diversified professional staffing, consulting, and outsourcing organization, announced the recent appointment of Jeffrey Wolniakowski as Chief Information Officer.

Mr. Wolniakowski comes to Advanced Group with twenty years of experience in business and information technology (IT) management where he has led global IT operations as well as developed and implemented innovative technical solutions for several organizations. Prior to joining Advanced Group, Mr. Wolniakowski served as Chief Information Officer of Accretive Solutions where he led the firm’s IT organization through years of significant growth and also through its eventual acquisition by global services firm Resources Global Professionals (RGP). Mr. Wolniakowski transitioned to RGP as Vice President of Global Enterprise Applications where he worked with executive teams to lead technology integration activities. He was also responsible for defining enterprise IT strategies and supporting global enterprise applications that focused on information security and innovation. Earlier in his career, Mr. Wolniakowski served as the Director of Information Technology for a global logistics company.

“We are excited to have Jeff join the executive leadership team at this pivotal time in our business,” said Leo Sheridan, Chief Executive Officer at Advanced Group. “Jeff brings to the firm a strategic vision, hands-on team building, and leadership capabilities, as well as the technical know-how necessary to support the ongoing growth of our dynamic, global business.”

Mr. Wolniakowski earned a bachelor of business administration degree from Loyola University Chicago and holds CISA, CRISC, ITIL, and PMP certifications.

About the Advanced Group

Founded in 1988, Advanced Group comprises four businesses that include Advanced Clinical, Advanced Resources, Advanced RPO, and WunderLand Group. Throughout the course of 30 years, the firm has grown from a local staffing services provider to a global provider of clinical research outsourcing, consulting, and specialized staffing services across its business units. To learn more, visit http://www.advancedgroup.com/.

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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) New York is Expanding, Welcoming Newest Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Anate Brauer, M.D., as IVF Director


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Anate Brauer, M.D., IVF Director

“Dr. Brauer has a great bedside manner. She is always on time and she explains each step and lays out all of the options available. She seems to really focus on individualized care and not just applying the status quo.” Dr. Brauer patient

Shady Grove Fertility (SGF), a practice whose latest expansion brought them to New York, announced today the newest addition of its New York medical team, Anate Brauer, M.D., IVF Director.

Dr. Brauer will join colleague Tomer Singer, M.D., M.B.A. in seeing patients at SGF’s flagship New York office located in the heart of Manhattan, starting in November 2019. Dr. Brauer will offer a full range of state-of-the-art in-house diagnostic and treatment options for female and male infertility, elective fertility preservation, fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment, third-party reproduction, and LGBTQ family building.

Dr. Brauer earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine, where she was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Brauer subsequently completed her fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility-Weill Cornell Medical College. Prior to joining Shady Grove Fertility, Dr. Brauer was an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU School of Medicine.

Dr. Brauer is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She has expertise in ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, pre-implantation genetic testing and third-party reproduction including donor egg, donor sperm, donor embryo, and gestational surrogacy. Dr. Brauer applies the latest clinical data, state-of-the-art technology, and extensive clinical experience to optimize pregnancy rates while minimizing patient stress with her supportive approach to care.

Dr. Brauer has published and presented at numerous national meetings on the topics of optimizing fertility treatments in patients with diminished ovarian reserve, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or those using a gestational carrier; fertility preservation; and complementary therapies in infertility. She is especially passionate about helping young patients with cancer build families, which has led her to serve on the Advisory Board of the Young Survivors Coalition.

Dr. Brauer is a regular contributor on a variety of women’s health topics to local and national media such as Parents, Reader’s Digest, Refinery 29, Woman’s Health Magazine, Byrdie and Shape, to name a few. For Shape, she serves on their expert Brain Trust.

She is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group.

“We’re delighted to be able to offer patients of greater New York access to Dr. Singer and now Dr. Brauer. Dr. Brauer offers her patients the very best in personalized care. She’s known for her warmth as well as her brilliance, and we’re thrilled to welcome her to the SGF medical team,” remarked Mark Segal, Chief Executive Officer of SGF.

“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to join SGF. Everything we do is based on what’s best for the patient, and that aligns exactly with my patient care philosophy. We believe in transparency, professionalism, and good communication. I’m here to listen, understand, and help my patients overcome the obstacles in front of them by formulating a game plan that helps them regain control over their struggle,” adds Dr. Brauer.

“I chose this particular field of study, in part, because optimism is the key ingredient to success. This field allows me to mix my love of medicine and surgery. Most importantly, my position allows me to help people build the most sought treasure on earth—a family,” adds Brauer.

“I really felt that Dr. Brauer was personally invested in getting me pregnant. She hugged me before the retrieval and again after the positive pregnancy test. She shared details of her own story that put me at ease and allayed my fears. We had a very straight forward and successful IVF, but her upbeat attitude told me that even if we had a setback she’d have a plan b and another path to success,” shared a recent Dr. Brauer patient.

“New York City is an area that’s actually been underserved when it comes to quality, affordable fertility treatment. By offering SGF’s exclusive 100% refund program for IVF and donor egg in NY—which guarantees patients will take home a baby or receive their money back—individuals and couples no longer have to weigh risk versus benefit when trying to start a family. We believe cost should not be a barrier to seeking help from a fertility specialist,” adds Segal.

Dr. Brauer is accepting new patient appointments in SGF’s brand new 15,300 square foot space in New York City, conveniently located at 110 East 60th Street—minutes from nine NY subway stations with easy access from all boroughs as well as Westchester, Long Island, and Connecticut, and steps from Bloomingdales, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and The Plaza Hotel.

To make an appointment with Dr. Brauer, call 212-203-4826 or submit this brief form.

To schedule an appointment at any of SGF’s other 35 domestic locations, call the SGF New Patient Center at 888-761-1967.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 36 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.