Embryology Team

The Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) Laboratory at Karande & Associates, S.C. is staffed by experts with extensive experience in assisted reproductive technologies. All of our embryologists are members of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

Dr. Hazlett, Director of the ART Laboratory, is responsible for all clinical and research aspects, including: in vitro fertilization (IVF), semen analysis and preparation, embryo culture, embryo cryopreservation, testicular and epidymal sperm preparation, ICSI, AZH, blastomeres biopsy for PGD, and blastomeres fixation for flouresent in situ hybridization (FISH). In 1995, Dr. Hazlett earned a Masters in reproductive physiology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In 1999, he earned his Doctorate in reproductive physiology at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Both his Masters and Doctorate research focused on early bovine embryo development. Dr. Hazlett's research interests include embryo development and implantation, media formulation, embryo and oocyte cryopreservation, blastocyst culture, and PGD.

Liza Meyer works closely with Dr. Karande, playing a key role in the implementation of our pre-implantation genetics diagnosis program. Liza graduated in 1998 from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a double B.S. degree in Biology and Animal Science with a concentration in genetics. In 2000, she completed her graduate work at Northwestern University in Illinois where she was the lead researcher in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and comparative genomic hybridization. She was simultaneously employed at Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation as a clinical embryologist.

All members of the embryology team have been published extensively and continue to be involved in ongoing research.

Nursing Team

The nurses at Karande & Associates, SC believe in the Team Nursing concept. They are cross-trained in all areas of the practice. Although for each nurse there is a primary area in which the nurse is assigned, we are all able to answer your general medical questions and have available the resources to assist us with your care. Many of our nurses are active members of ASRM and its Nurses in Reproductive Medicine Professional Group.

The nursing team has worked with Dr. Karande for many years and is dedicated to the field of infertility nursing. All nurses are trained and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Other certifications range from Advanced Fetal monitoring to basic cardiac arrhythmias. Karande & Associates, SC believes in continuing education and promotes all aspects of nurses advancing their education and knowledge in the field of infertility. Our nurses attend, on a regular basis, annual symposiums and the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) convention. Some of the nurses have conducted oral and poster presentations at these symposiums in an effort to help in the advances of infertility nursing.

You will find a nursing team that is compassionate and knowledgeable. We are here to help with your infertility issues and to ensure a positive outcome for you. Our goal is to make you feel as comfortable as possible while seeking care at Karande & Associates, SC

Ultrasound and Laboratory Technician Team

Daily ultrasound monitoring and laboratory blood levels are a necessity to any successful infertility clinic. Our ultrasound and laboratory team members are highly qualified and certified in their areas of expertise. As is all our staff at Karande & Associates, SC, they are very dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

Administrative Team

Our administrative assistants work closely with Dr. Karande and staff to insure quality patient care. Primarily they are patient scheduling coordinators. Working around patient convenience and staff availability is considered one of the primary aspects of excellent patient care.

Expediting insurance authorization for treatment is another important component to patient satisfaction. All receptionists are trained in basic insurance policies and are able to answer most insurance-related questions. All front office employees work closely with the billing department, which is responsible for all aspects of your insurance reimbursement process. The administrative team's main goal is to welcome our patients and make them feel comfortable while in the care of Karande & Associates, SC


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