Our Doctors

JENNIFER V. RATCLIFFE, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Medical Director
Santa Rosa, California

Dr. Ratcliffe is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active candidate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASRM, ESHRE and the Endocrine Society. Dr. Ratcliffe's outgoing, warm, personable style combined with her extensive research experience makes her ideally suited as a physician to deal with the complexities and difficulties of infertility treatment. Dr. Ratcliffe is particularly interested in the pathophysiology and treatment of PCOS and the effects of lifestyle and stress on fertility treatment.

Dr. Ratcliffe partnered with Dr. Sae Sohn in August, 2002. Dr. Ratcliffe received her Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Whitworth College. She completed a combined degree program at Tufts University, earning her medical degree and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. She was the only candidate selected nationwide to enter a unique integrated program in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency/Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

Our Embryology Team

Bill Vaught, Ph.D., H.C.I.D.
Linda Vaught, Ph.D., H.C.I.D.
Owners, North Bay Fertility Center

Pioneers in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Bill and Linda Vaught opened the North Bay Fertility Center in 1994. Both obtained their advanced degrees in Reproductive Physiology from Utah State University. After academia, they began working in embryology in the early 1980's. They have directed, designed and implemented several successful IVF laboratories. Linda is a well-recognized expert in ICSI, the revolutionary male infertility treatment that involves the injection of a single sperm into each egg. Bill consults with other IVF laboratories across the country that seeks his help to improve their success rates. Their laboratory has been certified by the College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and is a registered member of the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Eva Ulehlova, Embryologist
Jana Hajnovicov, Embryologist

Our Dedicated Staff

One aspect of our practice of which we are most proud is the continued recognition our dedicated staff realize from our patients. We know what wonderful, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable people they are but it is really wonderful when our patients also recognize those traits. The sincerity of purpose our nurses, medical assistants and receptionists bring to our practice is the cornerstone of our success and we know our practice would not be all that it is without their continued efforts. If you want to feel taken care of, tended to and supported, AFAMG has an incredible team of talented people to help you throughout the journey.

Please meet our Santa Rosa staff:

Judi Friedman, RN, has been a clinical nurse coordinator for 13 years and assists all patients with compassion and patience.

Stephnie Miller is the medical assistant in the Santa Rosa office. Stephnie's intelligence, efficiency and positive outlook are an asset to all.

Fatima Vasquez has joined the Santa Rosa staff as administrative assistant. Fatima's kindness, motivation and Spanish language skills make her an invaluable part of the team.

Jan Davis manages the andrology lab in Santa Rosa. He handles all aspects of sperm preparation and sperm freezing.

Although our staff is committed to supporting you on the road to building a family, we realize that our very best intentions are still not always enough. Thus, we have enlisted the help of Ann Slater to provide individual, compassionate support for you. Ann will direct you to the kind of support you need. This includes traditional psychotherapy, couples, therapy, massage, guided visualization, acupuncture, Pilates, yoga, exercise, weight management and nutritional counseling. The stress relieving aspects of these alternative approaches can help you cope with the daily demands of treatment or the crucial decision making involved in creating a family.