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Mark P. Trolice, M.D.
Director and Reproductive Endocrinologist
Dr. Trolice is board certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology and maintains voluntary annual renewal of these board certifications. He is married and has a daughter.
Dr. Trolice also is the Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women.
Dr. Trolice has been inducted as a fellow into the American College of Surgeons. Only about 5% of REI physicians have this distinction. Additionally he has been accepted into the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and soon will be inducted as a fellow into the American College of Endocrinology.
Dr. Trolice sings jazz, plays the piano, exercises, reads and "adores my family as well as our lovable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel." |
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Michael A. Witt, M.D.
Reproductive Urologist
Michael A. Witt, M.D., joined Fertility C.A.R.E. in 2006 and specializes in the treatment of male infertility. Dr. Witt is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Diplomat of the American Urology Association, and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Society of Andrology. Dr. Witt is board certified in urology by the American Board of Urology.
Dr. Witt received his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He completed his residency at Boston University Hospital and male infertility fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Witt's major areas of research interest include advanced techniques in sperm retrieval, vasal reconstruction, applications of ultrasound in the infertile male, and fertility in spinal cord injury. He has published more than 20 articles in medical journals and written numerous medical text chapters on the treatment of male infertility. Dr. Witt has participated in many patient education seminars and has been featured on the Learning Channel and CNN in stories relating to infertility. Dr Witt has been honored as one of the “Top Doctors in America”.
Dr. Witt and his wife have four children, which never leaves a dull moment. Both he and his wife manage to find time for their hobbies. Dr. Witt is an avid runner and has completed more than twenty five marathons and two Ironman triathlons.
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Judith Burnett, Ph.D.
Clinical Reproductive Psychologist
Dr. Judith Burnett offers counseling at Fertility C.A.R.E. for couples and individuals. She is a licensed psychologist specializing in reproductive health issues and is a graduate of Brown University (A.B. with honors in psychology) and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS, PhD in clinical psychology). She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Vanderbilt University Consortium in Nashville, Tenn., and received post-internship training at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Burnett's psychological practice emphasizes utilizing clients' strengths by honoring the uniqueness of their experiences in order to help them help themselves. She focuses on integrating the relationship between emotional and physical health as well as spiritual well being.
Dr. Burnett is married with one child. Her interests include travel, hiking, snow skiing, and reading. She originally is from Philadelphia, Pa. |
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Hailing Fu, O.M.D.
Acupuncture Physician
Dr. Fu, who has more than 20 years of experience in her field, has found great success using acupuncture during IVF cycles. Dr. Fu was a medical doctor in China. She completed the doctorate program in Oriental Medicine at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in Mainland China, as well as training in western medicine. Her offices are located in the Fertility C.A.R.E. building.
"I enjoy the ability to give each of my patients the time they need to explain their symptoms to me and to be able to get to know the whole person. This allows me to care for the complete needs of my patients." |
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Maria Morrow, MSN, ARNP-BC, CNM
Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Manager
Maria is a native Floridian born and raised in Vero Beach. In 1996 she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Florida State University (FSU) and graduated with summa cum laude honors. After working as a registered nurse in labor and delivery, she returned to graduate school to pursue a degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner. Maria graduated with summa cum laude honors form Emory University in 2001 with her Master of Science in Nursing. While studying at Emory, Maria received the “Excellence in Clinical Nursing” award. During her career, Maria has taken care of women and families throughout the reproductive years, from preconception to pregnancy to actually delivering babies. Maria enjoys working in the field of fertility because it allows her “the opportunity to help others build their families and experience the joy of parenting.”
Maria and her husband, Ken, met in Tallahassee at FSU. They have been blessed with two daughters, Mia and Maci. When Maria is not working, she enjoys FSU football games, baking, reading, and scrapbooking. |
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Daniel Riconda, MS, CGC
Genetics Counselor
Dan received his BS in Biochemistry from the State University of N.Y. at Stony Brook in 1985 and his MS in Genetic Counseling from Sarah Lawrence College in 1988. He was certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics in 1990 and is a Certified Resolve bereavement counselor. He has worked for nearly 15 years at the Hughes Center for Fetal Diagnostics at Arnold Palmer and Winnie Palmer Hospitals in Orlando, where he is the coordinator of genetic counseling services. He also has worked with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando providing cancer genetic counseling services. He is an active member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and previously has served as a member of that organization’s ethics committee. He is a member of the Florida Birth Defects Advisory Committee, an elected board member of the American Board of Genetic Counselors (2002-2006), and is their current Accreditation Committee Chairman. He also has served as the Program Services Committee chairperson for the Florida Chapter of the March of Dimes. He is actively involved in genetics education in the local and state communities. During the past five years, he has been working with state legislators to pass legislation to establish minimum criteria for licensing of genetic counselors in the state of Florida. |
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Lucy Collazo, A.S.
Surgical/Nursing Assistant
Lucy earned her Associate in Science degree in Surgical Technology and plans to return to school to earn an advanced degree as a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Assistant. Originally from Puerto Rico, Lucy moved to the United States 16 years ago. Working at Fertility C.A.R.E. is “very rewarding,’’ she says. “Every patient brings a memorable experience,’’ she says. “There’s something to learn from each patient.” Her family includes her father, Juan, her mother, Magdalena, her sister, Ashley, as well as four birds, one dog, one cat, and a bunny. Lucy enjoys dancing, studying, scrapbooking, and traveling. |
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Michelle Cox, RN, BSN
IVF Nurse
Michelle graduated nursing school in 1998 and then worked in an Internal Medicine practice for four years before beginning her career in infertility nursing career as an IVF Co-Coordinator in 2002. Michelle has been with Fertility C.A.R.E. since April 2007 and truly feels “at home” here. “I really enjoy the personalized care Fertility C.A.R.E. enables me to give my patients,’’ she says.
Michelle lives in Ocoee with her partner and their 3-year-old daughter, Kylie. "We conceived our daughter after two years of infertility treatment, 11 inseminations and one surgery!" she says. "I truly feel that the experience heightened my awareness of what all of my patients go through. Nobody can understand what this process is really like unless you have walked the walk." In her spare time Michelle also enjoys her two Boxers — our "furry children" — Molly and Weezer.
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Sandra Benenati
Financial Manager
Originally from New York, Sandra came to Fertility C.A.R.E. with a wealth of experience in accounts receivable and medical insurance filing. She is a former accounts receivable computer operator at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and has also acted as an insurance filing representative in Orlando. Sandra holds an Associates degree in Accounting. "I like being able to help couples financially achieve their dreams of a family," states Sandra. Her home time is spent with husband, Robert, and their three daughters Anjelique, Mia, and Charlize. |
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Margaret Chryplewicz, MS, AMT, MLT
Laboratory Technician
Margaret works in the laboratory, processing blood samples, analyzing semen specimens, and much more. Margaret earned her master’s degree from the University if Agriculture in Poland, majoring in fitopathology. She came to the United States nearly 30 years ago and became a certified American Medical Technologist and Medical Laboratory Technician, working in local hospitals and private clinics. Before coming to Fertility C.A.R.E., Margaret worked for 17 years as a general lab supervisor at a urology center in Michigan. “I hope all of our patients will experience the joy of parenthood,’’ she says. “I want to be the absolute best at what I do so we will not miss any little chance or opportunity to make the dreams of having a family come true for all of our future patients-parents.”
Her “small family” consists of “awesome son Tom, 27, who is engaged to lovely Megan, and cat Charlie, rescued from an animal shelter.” She loves golf, the beach, and swimming with manatees. |
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Aleida Diaz
Embryologist
Aleida, originally from Colombia, specializes in embryology. She studied bacteriology and microbiology at the Institucion Universitaria Colegio Mayor de Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, and received her Embryology Technician Degree from the Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI) in Valencia, Spain. Aleida is married to her husband, Louis, and has a daughter, Carolina, and a stepdaughter, Elissa. She enjoys yoga, zumba, and movies — and, at Fertility C.A.R.E., “the satisfaction of seeing patients reach their goals.” |
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David D. Heinkel, ELD, TS, TC
Embryology Laboratory Director
David D. Heinkel, Embryology Laboratory Director for Fertility C.A.R.E., has more than two decades of experience helping couples with infertility using state-of-the-art Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). David's training and experience has brought him to the University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, and private infertility clinics in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and here in Central Florida. David is Board Certified as an Embryology Laboratory Director in Clinical Embryology and Clinical Andrology. He also is one of the select certified laboratory inspectors with the College of American Pathologist/Laboratory Accreditation Program (CAP/LAP), performing IVF laboratory inspections around the country. He, his wife, and four children are very active in their local church and enjoy living in Florida. |
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Katrina Blumenaur, M.A.
Medical Assistant
Katrina is a rare Florida native. Currently living in Longwood, Katrina received her Medical Assistant certification at Seminole Community College, and is taking classes there to further her education. Prior to coming to Fertility C.A.R.E., Katrina worked for a doctor of Eastern Medicine, and learned much about the benefits of acupuncture and herbology. As a Medical Assistant, Katrina assists the physicians in all procedures, draws patient labs, and assures that the patients are provided with quality care. "The most enjoyable thing about my job is helping the patient discover the possibilities of having their dreams become realities," says Katrina. Katrina's household includes her friend, Christopher and her dogs, Buffie and Broozer. She also is close to her mom, Lori, her dad, Richard, her stepdad, Jerry, and her brother, Brent. In her spare time, Katrina and Chris grow beautiful orchids. |
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Nadia Laljie
Administrative Assistant
Nadia comes to Fertility C.A.R.E. with her A.S. degree in Business Administration and more than 10 years experience with Orlando Regional Healthcare. Nadia is one of the cheerful faces patients often encounter upon first arriving for an appointment. This Queens, NY, native stays quite busy at fast-growing Fertility C.A.R.E., where there is “never a typical day.” |
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Vanessa White
Front Office Assistant
Vanessa is one of the friendly faces at the Fertility C.A.R.E. reception window. She greets patients as they arrive for their appointments, directs patient phone calls, assists in making appointments, and facilitates all patient paperwork. Vanessa has worked in the medical field for more than seven years and plans to begin nursing or business management classes. She’s a Massachusetts native but moved to St. Petersburg when she was a baby. Vanessa is married to her husband, Paul, has one son, Austin, age 6, and two cats, Roxy and Rascal. Vanessa enjoys reading, cooking, boating, and traveling. She calls her work with Fertility C.A.R.E. rewarding and fulfilling. "Sharing the joy with patients is priceless," she says. "Realizing what problems families can have trying to conceive, and what Dr. Trolice can do to help them, is amazing to me." |
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John Stapleton, MBA, CMPE
Practice Administrator
John, a native Floridian, is a 1986 graduate of The University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and a 1999 graduate of Wingate University, where he completed his Masters degree in Business Administration. John also has been accredited by the Medical Group Manager’s Association (MGMA) as a Certified Medical Practice Executive. John has more than 15 years experience in both medical insurance and medical practice management. Prior to joining Fertility C.A.R.E., John helped manage the largest cardiology practice in the Carolinas and was the administrator for one of the largest urology practices in Florida. John also has served as a department director in hospitals in North Carolina, West Virginia and Florida. John proudly served eight years as a United States Marine Corps officer, where he flew the AV-8B Harrier. He and his wife, Debbie, have experienced the trials and challenges associated with infertility. They have been blessed with one daughter. |
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