IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC
THE INFERTILITY SUPPORT TEAM
Welcome to our Michigan infertility team, we provide the most advanced infertility treatments in Michigan and around the world. Our goal is to make your experience as comfortable as possible as you begin your journey to parenthood. Please review our team below and we look forward to answering any questions you have about infertility treatments in Michigan.
PHYSICIANS
Hussein Salem, MB,ChB, Andrologist for all offices
Dr. Salem is a trained Urologist Physician who graduated from Cairo University School of Medicine in 1977. He has a Masters in Urology and practiced in Egypt for ten years before moving to the United States. He obtained an NIH Doctorate Research Fellowship at Wayne State University after two years. In 1995, Dr. Salem joined our team as an embryologist and since 2000, he has acted as Business Manager and Coordinator. Dr. Salem speaks fluently English, Arabic, and French.
Dr. Salem is a trained Urologist Physician who graduated from Cairo University School of Medicine in 1977. He has a Masters in Urology and practiced in Egypt for ten years before moving to the United States. He obtained an NIH Doctorate Research Fellowship at Wayne State University after two years. In 1995, Dr. Salem joined our team as an embryologist and since 2000, he has acted as Business Manager and Coordinator. Dr. Salem speaks fluently English, Arabic, and French.
Allied Health Professionals
Stephanie Venturini, Physician Assistant for all offices
Stephanie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Brain, Behavior, & Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.
While working towards her undergraduate degree, she held a job as a medical assistant at IVF Michigan working with Dr. Abuzeid
and also as a scribe in the Emergency room. She then attended University of Detroit Mercy's Physician Assistant Program and
earned her Master's of Physician Assistant Studies. Directly after graduation, she worked for two years as a physician assistant at a
family practice office in Sterling Heights before accepting a PA position with Dr. Abuzeid starting in January of 2017.
Stephanie has a passion for women's health and helping couples struggling with infertility. She is excited to be involved in patient
care as well as research opportunities in the field of reproductive endocrinology.
Stephanie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Brain, Behavior, & Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.
While working towards her undergraduate degree, she held a job as a medical assistant at IVF Michigan working with Dr. Abuzeid
and also as a scribe in the Emergency room. She then attended University of Detroit Mercy's Physician Assistant Program and
earned her Master's of Physician Assistant Studies. Directly after graduation, she worked for two years as a physician assistant at a
family practice office in Sterling Heights before accepting a PA position with Dr. Abuzeid starting in January of 2017.
Stephanie has a passion for women's health and helping couples struggling with infertility. She is excited to be involved in patient
care as well as research opportunities in the field of reproductive endocrinology.
NURSING and Clinical Medical Staff
Sheryl Benford-Loyer, RNC-REIN, Nurse in Flint Office
Sheryl is a Registered Nurse who has been working with Dr. Abuzeid for 20 plus years. Sheryl holds a speciality certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Nursing since 1998. She feels fortunate to work with such a skilled and compassionate physician in such an exciting and rapidly changing field. “Dr. Abuzeid deeply cares about his patients and staff. The people I work with are amazing. We are such a diverse group working for a common goal and these people are crazy fun. “ Sheryl enjoys working with the patients that come to the clinic in hopes of helping them fulfill their dream of parenthood. She says there is no better feeling than to see the smiles and the love in the new parent’s faces.
Sheryl is a Registered Nurse who has been working with Dr. Abuzeid for 20 plus years. Sheryl holds a speciality certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Nursing since 1998. She feels fortunate to work with such a skilled and compassionate physician in such an exciting and rapidly changing field. “Dr. Abuzeid deeply cares about his patients and staff. The people I work with are amazing. We are such a diverse group working for a common goal and these people are crazy fun. “ Sheryl enjoys working with the patients that come to the clinic in hopes of helping them fulfill their dream of parenthood. She says there is no better feeling than to see the smiles and the love in the new parent’s faces.
Mary Grace Branick BS, BSN, RN, Nurse in Rochester Hills Office
Mary Grace obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University in 2012. She returned to Oakland University and
attended the Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor in Science of Nursing program and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in
Nursing in 2014. Mary Grace worked as a member of the IVF Michigan team through high school and college. She started as a research
assistant in 2006, worked as a medical assistant, phlebotomist/lab assistant, and after graduating from nursing school she worked in
the operating room providing peri-operative care. After nursing school Mary Grace worked at Beaumont in Royal Oak on a surgical
step down/ progressive unit. Then work as a travel nurse form 2016 – 2018, allowing a variety of nursing experiences. She rejoined
our team in March of 2018 as a Clinical Nurse. Mary Grace is very excited to be back in women’s health and to be part of such a
wonderful team.
Mary Grace obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University in 2012. She returned to Oakland University and
attended the Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor in Science of Nursing program and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in
Nursing in 2014. Mary Grace worked as a member of the IVF Michigan team through high school and college. She started as a research
assistant in 2006, worked as a medical assistant, phlebotomist/lab assistant, and after graduating from nursing school she worked in
the operating room providing peri-operative care. After nursing school Mary Grace worked at Beaumont in Royal Oak on a surgical
step down/ progressive unit. Then work as a travel nurse form 2016 – 2018, allowing a variety of nursing experiences. She rejoined
our team in March of 2018 as a Clinical Nurse. Mary Grace is very excited to be back in women’s health and to be part of such a
wonderful team.
Jeannette Corrado, RN, BSN, Nurse Manager in Rochester Hills Office
A graduate of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing, Jeannette has lead the Rochester Hills infertility nursing team as a Nurse clinician and study coordinator since 2004. She first joined the team in 2001 in the OR. Jannette has a vast background experience in High-Risk ante-partum, post-partum, Labor and delivery, Newborn nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Gynecological Surgery and nursing management. In 2013, her special interest in ultrasound lead her to win an award at the annual American Society of Reproductive Medicine for a research study in ultrasound and infertility. Jeannette has expressed many time how truly blessed she feel to work along side a wonderful, respected and compassionate physician as Dr. Abuzeid. She hopes that her vast experience has a positive impact on couples who are on their journey to have a family.
A graduate of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing, Jeannette has lead the Rochester Hills infertility nursing team as a Nurse clinician and study coordinator since 2004. She first joined the team in 2001 in the OR. Jannette has a vast background experience in High-Risk ante-partum, post-partum, Labor and delivery, Newborn nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Gynecological Surgery and nursing management. In 2013, her special interest in ultrasound lead her to win an award at the annual American Society of Reproductive Medicine for a research study in ultrasound and infertility. Jeannette has expressed many time how truly blessed she feel to work along side a wonderful, respected and compassionate physician as Dr. Abuzeid. She hopes that her vast experience has a positive impact on couples who are on their journey to have a family.
Melanie Fugate, Medical Administrative Assistant to RN's in Rochester Hills Office
Melanie recently joined our team after relocating to Michigan from Indiana. She has worked in the medical administration field for five years, most recently aiding in the startup of a medical practice in Indianapolis. Melanie has a diverse role at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills. She works assisting the cycling nurses, facilitating patient treatment plans and lending a helping hand on clinic days. She is focused on providing educational support for patients prior to treatment. Melanie finds it very important to establish personalized care, making sure each patient feels comfortable throughout their time with our office. She looks forward to continue working with the great staff and patients at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint where she is proud to work for such a devoted doctor who truly cares and goes above and beyond for every patient.
Melanie recently joined our team after relocating to Michigan from Indiana. She has worked in the medical administration field for five years, most recently aiding in the startup of a medical practice in Indianapolis. Melanie has a diverse role at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills. She works assisting the cycling nurses, facilitating patient treatment plans and lending a helping hand on clinic days. She is focused on providing educational support for patients prior to treatment. Melanie finds it very important to establish personalized care, making sure each patient feels comfortable throughout their time with our office. She looks forward to continue working with the great staff and patients at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint where she is proud to work for such a devoted doctor who truly cares and goes above and beyond for every patient.
Maha Ibrahim, Medical Assistant to RN's in Rochester Hills Office
Maha is a senior at Oakland University pursuing her Bachelor in Biology, and is planning on going into nursing afterwards. She says she has gained much knowledge and experience since starting as an assistant in early 2016 and looks forward to learning more and furthering her career with the welcoming and helpful staff at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC. Maha also speaks Arabic and says she loves using her abilities to help Arabic-speaking patients at the Rochester Hills and Dearborn locations.
Maha is a senior at Oakland University pursuing her Bachelor in Biology, and is planning on going into nursing afterwards. She says she has gained much knowledge and experience since starting as an assistant in early 2016 and looks forward to learning more and furthering her career with the welcoming and helpful staff at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC. Maha also speaks Arabic and says she loves using her abilities to help Arabic-speaking patients at the Rochester Hills and Dearborn locations.
Jennifer Lakos, RN, Nurse in Flint Office
Jennifer Lakos has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, with the past 10 years specializing in the field of infertility and third party reproduction. She graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto Canada, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She began her career in neonatal intensive care, and originally joined Dr. Abuzeid in 2000-2005 as an IVF nurse. Since then, her vast experience includes pharmaceutical research, risk management, and starting up a frozen donor egg program at another center. Dr. Abuzeid's integrity and compassion for his patients inspired her to return to his practice.
Jennifer Lakos has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, with the past 10 years specializing in the field of infertility and third party reproduction. She graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto Canada, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She began her career in neonatal intensive care, and originally joined Dr. Abuzeid in 2000-2005 as an IVF nurse. Since then, her vast experience includes pharmaceutical research, risk management, and starting up a frozen donor egg program at another center. Dr. Abuzeid's integrity and compassion for his patients inspired her to return to his practice.
Lisa Schultz, RN, Nurse in Rochester Hills office
Lisa graduated from nursing school in 1990. After graduation she began working on a medical/surgical/telemetry unit at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. Lisa took time off to raise her three children but reentered the work force in 2007 after completing a Nurse refresher course through Michigan State University where she completed eighty clinical hours. Lisa joined IVF Michigan, now IVF Michigan Rochester Hills & Flint, in 2007 working in the OR administering pre and post operative care while also working as a skilled nurse for a home care agency. Lisa was asked to join the IVF team in 2015 to work full time as a cycling nurse. In her time working closely with Dr. Abuzeid and staff, Lisa has gained much knowledge and feels very privileged to working with such wonderful people. She hopes to remain working as a registered nurse with this outstanding practice for the remainder of her career.
Lisa graduated from nursing school in 1990. After graduation she began working on a medical/surgical/telemetry unit at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. Lisa took time off to raise her three children but reentered the work force in 2007 after completing a Nurse refresher course through Michigan State University where she completed eighty clinical hours. Lisa joined IVF Michigan, now IVF Michigan Rochester Hills & Flint, in 2007 working in the OR administering pre and post operative care while also working as a skilled nurse for a home care agency. Lisa was asked to join the IVF team in 2015 to work full time as a cycling nurse. In her time working closely with Dr. Abuzeid and staff, Lisa has gained much knowledge and feels very privileged to working with such wonderful people. She hopes to remain working as a registered nurse with this outstanding practice for the remainder of her career.
Zahra Zakinasser, Medical Assistant in Rochester Hills and Dearborn Office
Zahra graduated as a midwife. Her roles in the office include assisting patients during their actual procedure in the operating room (OR) as well as organizing and preparing surgical instruments in the OR. She also assists the nurses on their patient days. Zahra speaks Arabic as well as English and is a great asset for our non-English speaking patients. Zahra is an amazing, outgoing people-person.
Zahra graduated as a midwife. Her roles in the office include assisting patients during their actual procedure in the operating room (OR) as well as organizing and preparing surgical instruments in the OR. She also assists the nurses on their patient days. Zahra speaks Arabic as well as English and is a great asset for our non-English speaking patients. Zahra is an amazing, outgoing people-person.
Administration
Shay Madsen, Accounts Payable Manager for all offices
Shay joined IVF Michigan in 2008. She attended University of Michigan-Flint and Ross Medical Education Center, obtaining certification in Medical Office Administration and Billing. Shay admires the caring, supportive nature of the staff and doctors in facilitating patient care.
Shay joined IVF Michigan in 2008. She attended University of Michigan-Flint and Ross Medical Education Center, obtaining certification in Medical Office Administration and Billing. Shay admires the caring, supportive nature of the staff and doctors in facilitating patient care.
Office Manger & Billing Manager
Kristen Strong, Office Manager and Billing Manager (for all offices)
Kristen earned an Associates degree in Health Information from Ferris State University and states she has had the privilege of working with Dr. Abuzeid for over 20 years. She truly loves her job and considers it an honor to be a part of the compassionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable team of individuals.
Kristen earned an Associates degree in Health Information from Ferris State University and states she has had the privilege of working with Dr. Abuzeid for over 20 years. She truly loves her job and considers it an honor to be a part of the compassionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable team of individuals.
Practice Coordinator
Christine Wagner, MSN, RN, Practice Coordinator (for all offices)
Chris has worked in health care for over 40 years as both a care provider and nurse manager. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in nursing from Wayne State University. Her clinical experience has focused solely in the field of women's health and includes over 20 years in hospital based obstetrical care and over 15 years in the field of infertility and assisted reproduction.
Chris joined the IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC team in 2017 to help coordinate the practice and improve the experience for both patients and staff. She feels privileged to be part of Dr. Abuzeid's wonderful team.
Chris has worked in health care for over 40 years as both a care provider and nurse manager. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in nursing from Wayne State University. Her clinical experience has focused solely in the field of women's health and includes over 20 years in hospital based obstetrical care and over 15 years in the field of infertility and assisted reproduction.
Chris joined the IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC team in 2017 to help coordinate the practice and improve the experience for both patients and staff. She feels privileged to be part of Dr. Abuzeid's wonderful team.
Medical Accounts Receivable
Jacqueline Ferguson, Medical Biller in Flint Office
Jacqueline graduated with a medical administrative assistant degree in 1987 and she has been part of our infertility team since August of 1994. She serves numerous roles in the office, such as billing, scheduling patients for surgery and drawing blood early in the morning. She is a people person and she loves people. She is always here to support you and give you a smile.
Jacqueline graduated with a medical administrative assistant degree in 1987 and she has been part of our infertility team since August of 1994. She serves numerous roles in the office, such as billing, scheduling patients for surgery and drawing blood early in the morning. She is a people person and she loves people. She is always here to support you and give you a smile.
Debbie Gonzalez, Medical Biller in Rochester Hills Office
Debbie graduated from Carnegie Medical Institute in 1999 and has worked with our infertility family for over 15 years. Her roles include billing, scheduling patients for surgery and registering patients at the front desk. She states that it is an honor to work with such a great and caring staff, who are compassionate, dedicated and knowledgeable.
Debbie graduated from Carnegie Medical Institute in 1999 and has worked with our infertility family for over 15 years. Her roles include billing, scheduling patients for surgery and registering patients at the front desk. She states that it is an honor to work with such a great and caring staff, who are compassionate, dedicated and knowledgeable.
Ginger Rubingh, Medical Biller in Rochester Hills Office
Ginger obtained her BAA in healthcare administration from Central Michigan University in 2004. She worked in retail pharmacy for 12 years and received her pharmacy certification in 2010. She also has three years experience in pharmaceutical sales. She joined IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC in January 2018.
Ginger obtained her BAA in healthcare administration from Central Michigan University in 2004. She worked in retail pharmacy for 12 years and received her pharmacy certification in 2010. She also has three years experience in pharmaceutical sales. She joined IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC in January 2018.
Medical Receptionists
Melinda Maxwell, Medical Receptionist in Rochester Hills Office
Melinda Maxwell is a proud worker at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills. She is a successful and hard working entrepreneur. She
attended Phoenix University to pursue a degree in business marketing. She worked hard to reach to the top, becoming a business
owner for 15 years. Melinda is a certified medical biller for 24 years. Originally from West Virginia, she has lived in Michigan for 40
years. She lives with her amazing husband and has two beautiful children, who she absolutely adores. She lives by the motto " If
you can believe, you can achieve" and this motto made her the person she is today.
Melinda Maxwell is a proud worker at IVF Michigan Rochester Hills. She is a successful and hard working entrepreneur. She
attended Phoenix University to pursue a degree in business marketing. She worked hard to reach to the top, becoming a business
owner for 15 years. Melinda is a certified medical biller for 24 years. Originally from West Virginia, she has lived in Michigan for 40
years. She lives with her amazing husband and has two beautiful children, who she absolutely adores. She lives by the motto " If
you can believe, you can achieve" and this motto made her the person she is today.
Connie Mickens, Medical Receptionist in Flint Office
Connie graduated from Ross Medical Education Center. She is a Registered Medical Assistant and has over 25 years of experience in the health care field. She really enjoys working with Dr. Abuzeid and his staff. Connie is happy that she works with a very dedicated and hard working group of people. She is the Medical Assistant and Medical Receptionist in the Flint Office. Connie has a friendly personality and is dedicated to get an answer to all your questions and concerns in a timely manor.
Connie graduated from Ross Medical Education Center. She is a Registered Medical Assistant and has over 25 years of experience in the health care field. She really enjoys working with Dr. Abuzeid and his staff. Connie is happy that she works with a very dedicated and hard working group of people. She is the Medical Assistant and Medical Receptionist in the Flint Office. Connie has a friendly personality and is dedicated to get an answer to all your questions and concerns in a timely manor.