Building Families One Healthy Baby at a Time At Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida, Dr. George Patounakis and his team help couples fulfill their dreams of being a parent.
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reating a family is a dream for many, but that dream isn’t always easily achieved. In fact, one in eight people struggle with
infertility. The RMA Network has been at the forefront of research, innovation, and patient-focused fertility treatments for almost two decades. Since 1999, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey has helped thousands of patients from around the U.S. and the world, and the network recently opened its newest office and IVF laboratory in Lake Mary. Dr. George Patounakis, who began seeing patients at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida on Dec. 11, 2017, provides personalized patient care based on a proven method from RMANJ, where success rates are 20 percent higher than the nation-
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al average among all age groups. This success is based on a three-prong approach: science, success and support. “We’re truly committed to helping the patient build their family one healthy baby at a time,” Dr. Patounakis says. “We also work with families of all types to help them fulfill their dreams of being a parent.” How it Works RMAFL thrives on its patientfocused care philosophy that incorporates the latest scientific research and breakthroughs as well as industryleading expertise to provide patients with the most positive experiences possible. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan geared toward providing the best possible chances of starting their own family. Dr. Patounakis is extremely hands on throughout the process. Every time the patient visits the of-
fice, they see him. He performs ultrasounds in the mornings and stops to chat during blood work appointments. Most importantly, he is always accessible should they need anything along the way. “We’re not just about using standardized protocols,” Dr. Patounakis says. “We will tailor each plan to each patient, and not just the clinical aspect but also in the lab.” Right there on the premises, technicians can fertilize eggs, culture embryos and perform biopsies to ensure they are genetically normal. Using the genetic results, they are then able to select one single embryo that has the highest chances of leading to the desired result: a live birth. “Overall, we are both high tech and high touch,” Dr. Patounakis says. Success is the Priority Using the model developed by
