Clearwater / St. Petersburg 727-796-7705 & Tampa 813-933-9166

About us

Florida Fertility Institute is a state-of-the-art national practice that offers comprehensive advanced reproductive treatment services. The Institute’s highly qualified team of fertility professionals combines medical and scientific expertise with individualized and compassionate patient care to assist infertile couples achieve their dream of having a family.

Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018)

Compassionate Doctor certification is granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness. The honor is granted based on a physician’s overall and bedside manner scores.

 

 

Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Patients’ Choice recognition reflects the difference a particular physician has made in the lives of his/her patients. The honor is bestowed to physicians who have received near perfect scores, as voted by patients.

 

 

Our Physicians

 

 

Mark D. Sanchez, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Sanchez graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. He subsequently attended the University of Florida College of Medicine, and graduated in 1995 with a Doctorate in Medicine. From 1995 to 1999 Dr. Sanchez performed his Internship and Residency at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he received several honors and awards including outstanding laparoscopic surgeon. Following his residency, Dr. Sanchez completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of South Florida where he presently serves as an Instructor.

Dr. Sanchez is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists. Dr. Sanchez remains active in the education of residents in training.He is an Assistant Professor at Florida State University’s college of Medicine, faculty at Bayfront Medical Center’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate Program Director, Director of REI and clinical research director at Brandon Regional Hospitals OB/GYN Residency. He is also an Adjunct Professor at NOVA University.

Mark Sanchez, M.D. Curriculum Vitae

 

Yissa Fonticiella, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Fonticiella is a Board certified OBGYN specialist with training in reproductive care. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics.

Dr. Fonticiella earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica and completed her residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida where she was elected Administrative Chief Resident. She is fluent in Spanish.

Ancillary Providers

 


Nurse Practitioner – Jill Curren, A.P.R.N.

Jill Curren received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from the University of South
Florida. She has been a board – certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2006.

Jill is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has been involved
in several clinical research studies both as a sub-investigator and a research coordinator.Jill loves spending time with her fur babies and looks forward to being a grandmother one day.She enjoys watercolor painting and making stained glass windows. Women’s health is her favorite area of practice, and she tries to always give kind and compassionate care to women throughout their lifespan.

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