Our patient care team is comprised of one of the area’s premier physicians and an exceptional support team. It is our commitment to provide
exceptional service to our patients. Our offices, easily accessible in the center of New Jersey (NJ), are specially designed to provide our patients the
best chance of success throughout all steps of their IVF monitoring and procedures. We are experts in reproductive science and fertility. Our goal is to
practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on patient education. It is our commitment to help our patients
achieve their family goals in a caring, supportive environment.
exceptional service to our patients. Our offices, easily accessible in the center of New Jersey (NJ), are specially designed to provide our patients the
best chance of success throughout all steps of their IVF monitoring and procedures. We are experts in reproductive science and fertility. Our goal is to
practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on patient education. It is our commitment to help our patients
achieve their family goals in a caring, supportive environment.
Miguel Damien, M.D. - Medical Director
Dr. Miguel Damien, Medical Director of East Coast Infertility and IVF, has practiced in
Monmouth and Ocean counties since 1989. He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School
and his post-doctoral training included an internship in surgery and residency in Obstetrics
and Gynecology at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Damien's fellowships in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility were completed at Harvard Medical School and the University
of Connecticut. Dr. Damien is sub-specialty Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility. Dr. Damien speaks Spanish fluently.
Please click here to view articles and publications about Dr. Damien and East Coast IVF
and to view community recognition that Dr. Damien has received.
Please click here to view our success rates and to meet some of the little bundles of joy we
helped bring into the world.
Dr. Miguel Damien, Medical Director of East Coast Infertility and IVF, has practiced in
Monmouth and Ocean counties since 1989. He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School
and his post-doctoral training included an internship in surgery and residency in Obstetrics
and Gynecology at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Damien's fellowships in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility were completed at Harvard Medical School and the University
of Connecticut. Dr. Damien is sub-specialty Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility. Dr. Damien speaks Spanish fluently.
Please click here to view articles and publications about Dr. Damien and East Coast IVF
and to view community recognition that Dr. Damien has received.
Please click here to view our success rates and to meet some of the little bundles of joy we
helped bring into the world.
| Patient Care Team |
Jacqueline Miller, Embryologist and Laboratory Supervisor
Jackie has been an East Coast Infertility and IVF team member since 2005. She has a
BS in Biology from William Paterson University. She is certified from the American
Board of Bioanalists as a Technical Supervisor in both Embryology and Andrology.
Jackie is a member of both ASRM the NY Metro Embryological Society. In addition to
overseeing the laboratories at East Cost Infertility and IVF, Jackie acts as a consultant
to labs across the United States, performing cell biopsies for genetic screening.
The thing Jacqueline enjoys most about being part of the East Coast IVF team is the
great relationship she has with Dr. Damien and that she and Dr. Damien work well as a
team and share the same professional outlook and approach .
Jackie has been an East Coast Infertility and IVF team member since 2005. She has a
BS in Biology from William Paterson University. She is certified from the American
Board of Bioanalists as a Technical Supervisor in both Embryology and Andrology.
Jackie is a member of both ASRM the NY Metro Embryological Society. In addition to
overseeing the laboratories at East Cost Infertility and IVF, Jackie acts as a consultant
to labs across the United States, performing cell biopsies for genetic screening.
The thing Jacqueline enjoys most about being part of the East Coast IVF team is the
great relationship she has with Dr. Damien and that she and Dr. Damien work well as a
team and share the same professional outlook and approach .
Lori Mesi, RN - IVF Coordinator
Lori has been an East Coast IVF team member since 1991. She is a registered nurse
and is certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is an active member
NCC. Lori enjoys being a team member at East Coast IVF because she likes being part
of a team that is both very professional and very successful.
Lori has been an East Coast IVF team member since 1991. She is a registered nurse
and is certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is an active member
NCC. Lori enjoys being a team member at East Coast IVF because she likes being part
of a team that is both very professional and very successful.
Claudia Galizio, RN - Donor Egg Coordinator
Claudia began her career with East Coast IVF in 1994. In addition to providing patient
support, Claudia is responsible for all aspects of our donor egg program. She is a
registered nurse and is a member of NSO, the Nurses' Service Organization. The most
rewarding thing about being a part of the East Coast IVF team is how satisfying and
rewarding it is to be able to help couples achieve their dreams.
Claudia began her career with East Coast IVF in 1994. In addition to providing patient
support, Claudia is responsible for all aspects of our donor egg program. She is a
registered nurse and is a member of NSO, the Nurses' Service Organization. The most
rewarding thing about being a part of the East Coast IVF team is how satisfying and
rewarding it is to be able to help couples achieve their dreams.
Robert Miller, Practice Administrator & Billing and Benefits
Coordinator
Rob joined East Coast IVF in April of 2010. He earned his B.S. in finance from the
Pennsylvania State University. He worked in banking and was the controller of a
home health care firm before owning his own business in wireless phones and
electronics for 14 years. Rob spent the last 5 years in animal medicine administering
veterinary practices in the Philadelphia suburbs and in New Jersey.
Rob and Dr. Damien direct operations at East Coast IVF and work to continue our
exceptional patient care standards. Rob, Dr. Damien, Dr. Hartog and our entire
patient care team strive to deliver a personal and professional experience to all of
our patients.
Coordinator
Rob joined East Coast IVF in April of 2010. He earned his B.S. in finance from the
Pennsylvania State University. He worked in banking and was the controller of a
home health care firm before owning his own business in wireless phones and
electronics for 14 years. Rob spent the last 5 years in animal medicine administering
veterinary practices in the Philadelphia suburbs and in New Jersey.
Rob and Dr. Damien direct operations at East Coast IVF and work to continue our
exceptional patient care standards. Rob, Dr. Damien, Dr. Hartog and our entire
patient care team strive to deliver a personal and professional experience to all of
our patients.
Beth Hartog, M.D.
Dr. Beth Hartog has joined our patient care team as the first woman infertility specialist
based in Monmouth and Ocean Counties! Dr. Hartog is board certified in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility. She received her MD from New York Medical College in
1991. Dr. Hartog completed her fellowship training at The George Washington University
and remained at the University from 1997 to 2003 as the director of the University’s IVF
program. She was instrumental in developing George Washington’s IVF program into one
of the premier programs in the country.
From 2003 to 2009, Dr. Hartog developed Maine’s first IVF program at Maine Medical
Center. Dr. Hartog’s focus as the director was establishing protocols that increased
pregnancy rates while minimizing the amount of necessary treatment. Dr. Hartog’s IVF
program at Maine Medical Center achieved pregnancy rates significantly higher than
national averages. Dr. Hartog is sub-specialty Board Certified in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility.
Please click here to learn more about Dr. Hartog, her publications and research.
Dr. Beth Hartog has joined our patient care team as the first woman infertility specialist
based in Monmouth and Ocean Counties! Dr. Hartog is board certified in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility. She received her MD from New York Medical College in
1991. Dr. Hartog completed her fellowship training at The George Washington University
and remained at the University from 1997 to 2003 as the director of the University’s IVF
program. She was instrumental in developing George Washington’s IVF program into one
of the premier programs in the country.
From 2003 to 2009, Dr. Hartog developed Maine’s first IVF program at Maine Medical
Center. Dr. Hartog’s focus as the director was establishing protocols that increased
pregnancy rates while minimizing the amount of necessary treatment. Dr. Hartog’s IVF
program at Maine Medical Center achieved pregnancy rates significantly higher than
national averages. Dr. Hartog is sub-specialty Board Certified in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility.
Please click here to learn more about Dr. Hartog, her publications and research.
Frank Barnes, PhD, HCLD - Laboratory Director
Dr. Barnes is an accomplished scientist and well-known embryologist whose career in the
reproductive technology field spans over 20 years. He received his Masters Degree from
the University of Missouri and his Doctoral Degree from the University of Wisconsin.
As Senior Scientist at biotech firms in Texas and Utah, Dr. Barnes investigated in vitro
oocyte maturation and cell cycle effects on embryo development. He has published
numerous articles and lectured internationally in this field.
In 1993, Dr. Barnes joined Professors A. Trounson and C. Wood at the Center for Early
Human Development at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia where he assisted in
developing the protocols for in vitro human oocyte maturation that culminated in the birth of
a healthy child. He continues to assist and conduct research in this field.
In 1994 Dr. Barnes joined the multi-site IVF practice, Pacific Fertility Center of California, as
Executive Laboratory Director, managing up to twenty embryologists and technicians and
over 1500 IVF cycles annually. He instituted many laboratory technological changes and
helped pioneer the area of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
Dr. Barnes serves as Laboratory Director to several IVF Practices across the country. As a
High Complexity Laboratory Director, he also participates as an inspector in the
Reproductive Laboratory Accreditation Program for the College of American Pathologists.
Dr. Barnes is an accomplished scientist and well-known embryologist whose career in the
reproductive technology field spans over 20 years. He received his Masters Degree from
the University of Missouri and his Doctoral Degree from the University of Wisconsin.
As Senior Scientist at biotech firms in Texas and Utah, Dr. Barnes investigated in vitro
oocyte maturation and cell cycle effects on embryo development. He has published
numerous articles and lectured internationally in this field.
In 1993, Dr. Barnes joined Professors A. Trounson and C. Wood at the Center for Early
Human Development at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia where he assisted in
developing the protocols for in vitro human oocyte maturation that culminated in the birth of
a healthy child. He continues to assist and conduct research in this field.
In 1994 Dr. Barnes joined the multi-site IVF practice, Pacific Fertility Center of California, as
Executive Laboratory Director, managing up to twenty embryologists and technicians and
over 1500 IVF cycles annually. He instituted many laboratory technological changes and
helped pioneer the area of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
Dr. Barnes serves as Laboratory Director to several IVF Practices across the country. As a
High Complexity Laboratory Director, he also participates as an inspector in the
Reproductive Laboratory Accreditation Program for the College of American Pathologists.
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
Charlene Cavaleri, RN
Charlene has been with East Coast Infertility and IVF since 2005. She has over 10
years experience working in the neo-natal intensive care unit at Kimball Medical Center.
In addition to patient support, Charlene recovers our patients post egg retrieval and
embryo transfer.
Charlene finds talking to patients and learning more about their individual experiences
to be most interesting part of her position with the East Coast team.
Charlene has been with East Coast Infertility and IVF since 2005. She has over 10
years experience working in the neo-natal intensive care unit at Kimball Medical Center.
In addition to patient support, Charlene recovers our patients post egg retrieval and
embryo transfer.
Charlene finds talking to patients and learning more about their individual experiences
to be most interesting part of her position with the East Coast team.
Nicole Emanuele, LPN
Nicole joined East Coast Infertility and IVF in April of 2010. Nicole was an infertility
nurse at other facilities in our area before joining our practice. She is currently
continuing her education and spends a lot of time studying. In her spare time she
enjoys going out with her friends and attending concerts.
Nicole enjoys being a part of our friendly and enthusiastic team where everyone helps
each other and strives to take great care of our patients.
Nicole joined East Coast Infertility and IVF in April of 2010. Nicole was an infertility
nurse at other facilities in our area before joining our practice. She is currently
continuing her education and spends a lot of time studying. In her spare time she
enjoys going out with her friends and attending concerts.
Nicole enjoys being a part of our friendly and enthusiastic team where everyone helps
each other and strives to take great care of our patients.