Dr. Kaitlin McGrail
Dr. Kaitlin McGrail is a gynecologist located in Atlanta, GA. She was raised in Rogers, Arkansas and completed her undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology at Hendrix College. She completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, after which she went on to Louisiana State University for her residency in obstetrics and gynecology, where she served as a chief resident. Following her residency training, she went on to do additional training by pursuing a fellowship in minimally invasive reproductive surgery here in Atlanta.
Dr. McGrail has a special interest in patients with PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, irregular bleeding, perimenopause, recurrent pregnancy loss and those with difficulty getting pregnant. Dr. McGrail has published several articles related to fertility through her career, and hopes to continuing publishing more in the future.
In her spare time, Dr. McGrail enjoys reading and spending time with her family and dogs.
Carolyn Kaplan, MD
Carolyn Kaplan, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist who has more than 25 years of experience helping infertile couples and improving women’s health. As the owner of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Group in Atlanta, Dr. Kaplan adopts a hands-on approach, performing ultrasounds and other diagnostics herself to ensure continuity of care, and placing the welfare of her patients first.
Dr. Kaplan began her career in 1979, studying for her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. After graduating, she completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology. She developed her skills and experience as a member of medical staff at hospitals in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California, earning her the role of director of in vitro fertilization at the Emory University School of Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility in Atlanta, and Georgia Reproductive Specialists, also in Atlanta. She was also the in-house reproductive endocrinologist for 4 years at Women’s Medical Group in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Kaplan built on her appointment as assistant clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine in 1990 and currently holds the position of assistant clinical professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta. She received certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1990, and the ABOG Division of Reproductive Endocrinology in 1992, and maintains her status as a certified practitioner with annual recertification.
Dr. Kaplan has run Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Group since 2015, building up an outstanding reputation as an expert in the field of reproductive endocrinology. She gives presentations regularly to patient groups and is author or co-author of a number of research papers published in prestigious medical journals. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinologists, Society for Reproductive Immunology, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Medical Women’s Association, American Medical Association, and the Georgia OB-GYN Society.
At Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Group, Dr. Kaplan delivers exceptional fertility and gynecological services, and also offers the most comprehensive range of effective treatments for LGBTQ couples and individuals looking to start a family.
Lutissa Parker, DNP, MPH, WHNP-BC
Lutissa Parker, DNP, MPH, WHNP-BC has worked in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility since 2004 and works closely in collaboration with Dr. Carolyn Kaplan in all aspects of evaluation and management of patient care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and returned to complete a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. While in the public health program, she developed a strong desire to not only learn more about diseases that impact women, but also play a more active role in assisting women in finding better ways to improve their health outcomes. She returned to UAB for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999 and continued her education with a Master of Science in Nursing from Emory University becoming board-certified as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 2004. She is committed to providing high-quality care to individuals and families struggling with infertility and other reproductive endocrinology diagnoses. Her continuous thirst for knowledge and desire to optimize patient care in the reproductive endocrinology and infertility population prompted her to complete her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Georgia State University in 2019. She is very passionate and devoted to finding better ways to assist all patients in achieving their dreams of parenthood and managing the physical, emotional, and financial aspects of treatment. She maintains board certification through the National Certification Corporation and the Georgia Board of Nursing and has also completed the Nurse Certificate Course in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility offered by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Lutissa was born in a small rural town in North Alabama, is married, has three daughters, two dogs, and enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family in her spare time.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology-University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology-University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing-Emory University Nell Hodgson School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice-Georgia State University
Courtney Blue, NP
Courtney is a native of the Lowcountry of Charleston, South Carolina and has been a resident of the Atlanta area for the past 4 years. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Charleston Southern University. Courtney began her nursing career on a cardiac step down unit at Novant Health in Charlotte, North Carolina where she cultivated her skills in caring for pre and post open heart surgery patients. She then decided to further her career and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from South University. As Courtney progressed through her career she became passionate about women’s health and wanted to give back to her community by connecting with women throughout their lifespan to educate and provide health care. Outside of work, Courtney loves spending time with her friends and family and traveling