Couples seeking assistance find Dr. Ripps and the team attentive to all their clinical and emotional needs. This relaxed atmosphere is achieved by compassionate listening and by responding to all patient queries in a timely fashion. Dr. Ripps is a firm believer in a holistic approach to fertility treatment taking into consideration the special needs and desires of each patient. It is his impeccable attention to detail that sets the tone for the practice, resulting in a positive experience for all patients.

Membership in the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART) and board certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility exemplify his commitment to quality outcomes for infertile couples and are distinguishing attributes of this practice.

Prior to joining New LIFE, Dr. Minhas served as Regional Scientific Director and Regional Vice President of Operations for the largest multi-site, national provider of physician practice management services in reproductive medicine and infertility. He has served on National Institutes of Health (NIH) study sections and is a member of a broad list of professional societies, including ASRM, ABB, College of Reproductive Biology, and International Embryo Transfer Society. As these impressive qualifications are being sought nationally and internationally, Dr. Minhas provides consultations to other fertility practices with a diverse menu of Global Infertility Solutions.

After graduation, Anna completed an internship at Caracas Military Hospital and J.M. de Los Rios Children's Hospital in Bacteriology and Emergency Laboratory Medicine. Anna served as an Embryologist in one of Venezuela's largest IVF programs from 1991 to 2005. In 1994, she was promoted to the position of Supervisor of the full staff of Embryologists and Andrologists at Educational Medical Center La Trinidad, in Caracas. She participated on the team that achieved the first successful ICSI and TESA baby in Venezuela. She furthered her training and expertise with an eleven month fellowship in Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis in Chicago, Illinois prior to joining New LIFE. Anna is well versed in all aspects of Embryology, Andrology and Hormone Analysis, and she brings a wealth of experience and new dimensions to the New LIFE team.