New England Fertility Institute

Dr. Gad Lavy is the Medical Director of New England Fertility. Gad and the New England Fertility team are responsible for helping to make countless families in Connecticut and around the globe. Patients travel from within and outside the United States for Dr. Lavy’s renowned reputation as an expert fertility specialist, and he leads the practice’s commitment to providing a warm, supportive environment - where everyone’s dreams of having a baby are met with the respect and individualized attention.

A vital member of our clinical support team, Kate manages NEFI’s clinical staff and helps ensure that patients understand their fertility treatment protocols and test results, and addresses their questions during the journey. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in obstetrics and gynecology at hospitals around the world. She received her medical degree in Tbilisi, Georgia and completed her residence in OB-GYN at First Moscow State Medical University in Russia. Kate has several published articles to her credit, focusing on the effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on fertility.

Graziella (Grace) Stocco, RN, BN, MSN, FNP-C, brings more than 22 years of nursing experience in obstetrics and gynecology to New England Fertility. She works closely with patients, helping them understand each step of the fertility treatment process. An expert in infertility treatment, Grace received her Bachelor’s of Nursing degree in Australia, and her Master’s degree in Nursing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

With several years of experience as a medical assistant at fertility practices, Michelle can be seen on any given day drawing patients’ blood for testing, assisting in the operating room, and working closely with senior clinicians here at New England Fertility. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing science from National College University in Puerto Rico.

A passionate advocate for gestational surrogacy and egg donation, Shantai Rivera-Bonilla oversees the third party reproduction program at New England Fertility. She has more than 20 years of direct experience in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine, and has helped countless domestic and international patients during their journey to parenthood. Shantai’s firsthand experience as a past egg donor allows her to bring even greater insight and comfort to her relationships with intended parents, donors, and surrogates. In addition to her degree in Human Services, Shantai received her Medical Assistant credentials from Bridgeport Hospital’s School of Nursing.

Fluent in Spanish, Beatrice Abshire, or Bea, has expert knowledge about the medical, psychological and financial aspects of third party reproductive medicine. Bea also has worked extensively with same-sex couples as well as international patients. Bea brings to New England Fertility more than 20 years of experience in reproductive medicine and has held numerous roles in the medical community, including a position in the labor and delivery department at Norwalk Hospital. She earned her Associates Degree in Science as well as a certification as a Medical Assistant at Norwalk Community College.

Molly brings to NEFI the unique perspectives of an experienced third party coordinator with experience working on both the fertility clinic and agency side of surrogacy. Molly is a highly reassuring figure for intended parents and gestational carriers because, in addition to her professional background, she has completed three surrogacy journeys herself. So, it’s clear that Molly is passionate about helping to build families, both personally and professionally, and patients are confident to have her by their side.

With nearly a decade of experience in assisted reproduction, Yishai is an international liaison and third party coordinator who helps assisting New England Fertility patients around the world fulfill their dream of becoming parents. Fluent in English, Hebrew and Spanish, Yishai was born in Israel and graduated with a BA from Tel Aviv University where he majored in Chinese, Linguistics and East Asian Studies. Today Yishai represents NEFI at family building events across the globe and is the main point of contact for NEFI's international patients.

Working as the Egg Donor Coordinator, Mallory prides herself of being able to guide intended parents and donors through their journey with comfort and understanding. Her strong values of love, family, friendship, and acceptance allow her to support her patient with compassion to help ease the anxiety and uncertainty that infertility can bring. Mallory is a Medical Assistant and comes to New England Fertility Institute with over 6 years of experience as an Egg Donor and Third-Party Coordinator. She lives in California with her husband, 2 children, and a Boston Terrier.

Mirjam comes to NEFI with years of experience working for surrogacy agencies which inspired her to pursue 3 surrogacy journeys of her own. Connecting Surrogates, intended parents, egg donors and agencies is a large part of Mirjam’s role. Providing smooth set-ups and communication for medical screenings, egg donations, and transfer cycles for all patients is the main goal.

Welcome to our lab, where dreams come true. Meet Raga, our renowned expert in the field of embryology. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the intricate world of embryology, Raga leads our team of skilled embryologists. Their scientific knowledge and attention to detail form the foundation of our lab's success. But it's not just about the science. Raga understands the emotional rollercoaster that couples go through when facing fertility challenges. With empathy and compassion, Raga provides a supportive environment, offering guidance and reassurance every step of the way. Join us on your journey towards building a family and finding hope.

In addition to her responsibilities of oocyte and embryo vitrification and warming, embryo biopsy, and ICSI, Angie helps ensure quality control and assurance in New England Fertility’s laboratory. She has over 20 years of embryology experience, having spent many years at NEFI and other prominent clinics in the New York area. Angie earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Embryology from the University of Leeds, and she also holds Bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Manila Central University.

With more than 30 years of laboratory experience, most of which has been in the fertility field, Andrew performs semen analyses for New England Fertility patients and prepares the samples for cryopreservation or for use in the IUI and IVF procedures. Andrew also analyzes blood samples for the reproductive hormones that NEFI monitors during a patient cycle. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry.

As a lab technician at New England Fertility, Lynn’s work spans embryology, andrology, and endocrinology. She helps our senior technicians with documentation, data collection, and patient updates. Before joining NEFI, Lynn was a laboratory technician at Murphy Medical Associates. Lynn is working toward earning a Master’s degree in reproductive clinical sciences from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She has a BS in biology from Southern Connecticut State University.