Meet the Team: Jennifer Nichols, DO, FACOOG
“DREAMS, IDEAS, AND PLANS NOT ONLY ARE AN ESCAPE, THEY GIVE ME PURPOSE, A REASON TO HANG ON.”
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Meet Jennifer Nichols, DO, FACOOG, board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, and member of the IVFMD family since 2022. We recently spoke with Dr. Nichols to get a better understanding of what motivates her to help so many individuals and couples on their path to parenthood.
How do you approach patient care?
“I am dedicated to ensuring each patient is educated about the process and receives personalized care. My focused approach is apparent as soon as patients walk through the door, and they know that my entire team has their best interest as our primary goal.”
“I have been a fertility specialist since 2010 so I will draw pictures, explain things so patients can understand and then explain again if needed. I take pride in giving patients the best overall care beginning with the new patient visit through individualized fertility treatment plans.”
“My hope is that patients will never leave my office saying they don’t understand what is going on or what to expect.”
How do you connect with your patients?
“I am a busy mother of three boys. When building my own family, I experienced pregnancy losses and diminished ovarian reserve. I truly believe that my journey furthered my understanding and commitment to providing exceptional care to my patients.”
“I like to think that patients appreciate that I just talk to them. I listen, I hear what they have to say, I create plans based on their experience. I share my experience when needed and I give fertility analogies that help difficult explanations a bit easier to understand.”
What is one thing you recommend to people trying to conceive?
“I recommend reaching out for help- we are here. There is a lot of information out there from a lot of people and places… some good and some not so great.”
“If you are trying to conceive and it is more than a year if you are less than 35, 6 months if you are over 35, or if you are over 40 then as soon as you are trying, or if you have other known issues (fibroids, endometriosis, tubal issues, sperm issues, PCOS, or irregular periods) then make an appointment and we can help!”
Why did you become a REI?
“There is nothing better than helping people achieve their goal of becoming parents and although it is an emotional process- being there along the way, I consider it a privilege.”
“During my OBGYN residency my program director was an REI, and I got to work with him and see the interactions even with some resident clinic patients and the impact treatment is able to provide is so profound.”
What would you say to someone that is struggling to get pregnant to encourage them to take the first step?
“Overall, it can seem so overwhelming- just realize you are not alone. You have a whole team of people ready to help you. Just take the first step and reach out.”
“Sometimes the scariest part is the unknown.”
Scientific Societies
Dr. Nichols is a member of multiple scientific societies including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOOG), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (FSREI), and Brevard County Medical Society.
Dr. Nichols serves on the ACOOG Historian Committee and previously served on ACOOG’s Board of Trustees and Continuing Medical Education Committee (CMEC). She also participates on the AOBOG Sub-specialty REI committee and is an examiner and question writer for the AOBOG REI oral examination for board certification. She has worked to train and educate residents during her years of practice both in the clinic as well as through lectures and truly experiences gratification in teaching to not only the students she comes across but to patients who want to learn as they go through the fertility journey.
Education
Dr. Nichols completed her post-graduate fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania in 2010. She received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center.
Honors and Awards
Dr. Nichols has been voted recognized as a Top Doctor by US News and World Report, Best Physicians for Women by Suburban Life Magazine and Main Line Top Doc Reproductive Medicine in Main Line Today.
Hear Directly from Dr. Nichols
Whether you are ready to begin treatment, looking to explore fertility preservation options, or just have questions about your reproductive health, Dr. Nichols is here to help. Schedule a consultation and take the first step on your fertility journey.
Hear what Dr. Nichols’ patients say:
“Dr. Nichols and her team in Viera are incredibly supportive and welcoming. They are always available to answer our questions and provide real-time updates on our progress and needs. We truly appreciate Dr. Nichols’ thoroughness with the IVF process and procedures. Her attention to detail has helped ease our anxiety, and we feel very comfortable under her care. We are thrilled to continue our journey with Dr. Nichols and her awesome team.”
– Google Review
“Dr. Nichols and the whole team at IVFMD provided such a great experience for me and my husband in a very difficult time. Infertility is a tough road, and they provided compassion and support throughout our whole journey. Dr. Nichols was always very thorough in her explanations of diagnostics and next steps and remained optimistic through our whole journey. Throughout the process, I felt confident in the next steps. She and her team were so personable and spent a good amount of time with us at every appointment- we never felt rushed or overlooked.
Working with her and her team gave us hope that our dream could actually be a reality, AND I am 37 weeks pregnant with our little dream baby girl!”
– Google Review
