CLINICAL PRACTICE

Board-certified REI (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility) and OB/GYN doctor
Joining REACH Fertility in Charlotte, NC in January 2025
Advocate for women’s health and fertility issues, access to care, and LGBTQ patients
Attending Physician and Medical Director of the UAB IVF Program and Third-Party Reproduction Program from 2017-2024
Recognized in 2022 and 2023 as a UAB Medicine Patient Experience Leader

areas of practice

Infertility related to PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and other conditions, as well as unexplained infertility
Recurrent miscarriage and recurrent implantation failure
In vitro fertilization (IVF) and assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Fertility preservation, both medical and elective
Third-party reproduction (donor sperm, donor eggs, gestational surrogacy)
Pre-conception care and fertility planning

Dr. Downs's practice philosophy is based on a patient-centered approach that emphasizes care of the whole patient.

Personalized, evidence-based approach to infertility to help patients achieve their family-building goals
Team-based care and partnering with other specialists when needed to improve patients’ pre-conception health and fertility, including:
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine (high-risk obstetrics)
- Urologist/male infertility specialist
- Nutrition and weight loss
Promoting mental health and wellness during the infertility journey
- Screening and treatment for depression and anxiety
- Referrals to a therapist or fertility counselor