January 21, 2026
3 SGF Richmond Physicians Honored as 2019 Top Docs for Infertility
SGF Richmond’s Drs. Edelstein, Shah, and Steingold received Richmond Magazine’s 2019 Top Docs for Infertility honors, with 82% of Shared Risk Program participants taking home a baby.
Key Takeaways
IVF Shared Risk 100% Refund Program Success Rate
SGF’s exclusive program offers a fixed payment for up to six IVF cycles with a 100% refund if no baby is born (exclusions apply). 82% of participants successfully take home a baby, making it a low-risk option for fertility treatment.
Affordable Fertility Treatments Through Discount Programs
SGF provides cost-saving options like the Shared Help Discount, Military Discount, and Shared Donor Egg Program, which halves donor egg costs by pairing patients. These programs maintain high conception rates while reducing financial barriers.
Comprehensive Infertility Care for Diverse Patients
SGF Richmond treats heterosexual and same-sex couples, offering elective egg freezing, fertility preservation for cancer patients, and full diagnostic/treatment services at two locations: Henrico Doctors’ Hospital and Stony Point.
Peer-Recognized Expertise in Reproductive Medicine
Richmond Magazine’s Top Docs list is peer-vetted by physicians and nurse practitioners, highlighting SGF’s commitment to evidence-based, personalized care. Three SGF doctors were selected for their leadership in advancing infertility treatments.
Staff Excellence Recognized for Patient Comfort
Phlebotomist Ruth Pacini received special recognition for her compassionate care, including calming anxious patients and prioritizing their comfort. Her approach reflects SGF’s culture of treating patients with kindness and professionalism.
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