Barry A. Ripps, M.D., FACOG
Pensacola | Mobile | Tallahassee
Barry A. Ripps, M.D., FACOG, brings over thirty years of clinical experience in human reproduction to the Gulf Coast. Dr. Ripps graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University and completed medical school at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). His Residency and Fellowship training were completed at the University of Tennessee-Memphis. Both in 2024 and 2025, Dr. Ripps received the Castle Connolly Top Doctor award.
During his training and early practice, Dr. Ripps completed extensive research and publications in the areas of endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, female and male factor infertility and assisted reproduction. These efforts were recognized and supported with extramural funding. Dr. Ripps was also a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with an emphasis on conservative management of endometriosis-associated infertility and tubal ligation reversal.
Dr. Ripps returned to the Gulf Coast in 1994, offering couples access to the area’s first fellowship-trained and American Board-certified fertility specialist.
Couples seeking assistance find Dr. Ripps and The NewLIFE Team attentive to their clinical and personal needs, facilitating the entire process. This relaxed atmosphere is achieved by compassionate listening and by responding to patient queries in a timely fashion. It is this impeccable attention to detail that sets the tone for the practice, resulting in a positive experience for all patients.
When not helping deliver the blessing of family, Dr. Ripps and his wife, Lori, are deeply committed parents with profound respect for this fundamentally human experience. Much time is allocated as community volunteers for a variety of cultural, religious, and educational organizations. When time allows, Dr. Ripps will inefficiently chase small white, pockmarked spheres across grassy fields into prepared holes, watersports, playing the guitar and ballroom dance.
Randy Fink, M.D.
Dothan | Panama City | Pensacola | Tallahassee
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Dr. Randy Fink, a distinguished physician and healthcare innovator, is renowned for his patient-centered approach to gynecology and fertility care. After relocating from Colorado, Dr. Fink returned to his roots and joined the First Fertility Network on the Gulf Coast. He began his career and spent over two decades in South Florida.
A board-certified obstetrics & gynecology specialist, Dr. Fink has dedicated his career to caring for women throughout their lives. His expertise extends to hormones and sexual wellness, and he is a highly accomplished IVF and fertility procedures specialist. He has managed thousands of fertility cycles, and in his earlier career, personally delivered countless babies into the world. He brings this knowledge to cheerfully help you embrace your dreams of family.
Dr. Fink’s undergraduate work was at The American University, and he pursued his medical education at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his obstetrics & gynecology training at the esteemed Brown University/Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.
His passion for medicine and his patients is evident in his numerous accolades. He has consistently been recognized as the Best Teacher to medical students and residents and voted by the public as a Top Doctor in every community he has served.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Fink is a devoted father to three children and shares a love for animals. He is an accomplished pilot, passionate about aviation, and enjoys simplifying complex medical and fertility topics through social media and community outreach.
Dr. Fink’s holistic approach to your physical and emotional well-being and genuine care for you and your family will leave a lasting impression on your fertility journey.
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Simona Asiatico, MSN, APRN, CNM
Panama City | Tallahassee
Simona Asiatico, MSN, APRN, CNM is a Certified Nurse-Midwife who has assisted women in child-bearing for over fifteen years. Starting her nursing career in 2005, working as a labor and delivery nurse, she discovered her passion for women’s health and a desire to excel in this field. In 2013, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Frontier Nursing University, with the specialty of midwifery.
After graduation, Simona joined the U.S. Army, where she served honorably as a military midwife. Being a military spouse and a veteran herself, Simona understands the unique circumstances of the military families and enjoys assisting them with making their families complete. After leaving the Army in 2017, Simona and her family moved to Florida and she is proud to call Panama City Beach her home.
Simona has been married for 25 years to her great husband, Mike, and they have four sons and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book under a beach umbrella, and traveling to far away locations.
Simona realizes the path to motherhood is not always an easy one. She relishes the challenge and considers it an honor to walk alongside women on this journey.
Kaleigh Gordon, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Pensacola
Kaleigh Gordon, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. A native of Southside, Alabama, she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville State University. She began her career as a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor and Delivery and Obstetrical Emergencies, caring for countless families and women and was profoundly moved by those struggling with infertility.
To advance her ability to care for patients, Kaleigh earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Auburn University. Finding great satisfaction with time she dedicated to travel for medical missions, providing care to women and children in underdeveloped countries. She has worked in family medicine where she enjoyed establishing patient relationships and improving patient outcomes.
Kaleigh is married with one son and two dogs. She in an active member at EchoLife Church. Her hobbies include boating, reading, and traveling to new places.
Kaleigh is very passionate about women’s health and helping to grow their families through fertility medicine. She welcomes every opportunity to work alongside patients to achieve their personalized goals and help guide them through their fertility journey.
Jess Williams, MSN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, PMH-C
Dothan | Tallahassee
Jess Williams, MSN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, PMH-C is a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for caring for women during their reproductive years. Jess has 7 years of broad experience in women’s health across obstetrics, fertility and reproduction.
She obtained her Associate Degree in Nursing at Wallace Community College. Shortly after, she moved to California with her husband, now a Navy veteran, where she began her career as a labor and delivery nurse, working at a large, fast paced hospital in Ventura, California. This was followed by similar responsibilities in a small, rural hospital in Santa Paula, California with newborn nursery experience. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Alabama and received Inpatient Obstetrics certification.
After a move to Nashville, Tennessee, she worked at a large hospital’s obstetrics emergency department, high risk antepartum unit, and gynecology. During this time, she followed her dreams of helping other couples start their family by being a surrogate twice, and now enjoys sharing the babies’ grow with their loving families.
Her passion for fertility care encouraged her to earn a Reproductive Endocrinology Nurse Certification through the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and returned to school for a Master of Nursing with a specialized track in women’s health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2021. Jess immediately began work with The Center for Reproductive Health, a fertility clinic in Nashville, TN. A lifelong learner, she expanded her expertise with Perinatal Mental Health certification, giving her more insight into the impact of infertility and mental health and expanding her care in all aspects of her patients’ fertility journeys.
Jess is a patient centric, empathetic, holistic nurse provider who provides high quality and individualized care to all her patients. She is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health.
Jess has been married for over 10 years to her high school sweetheart and they have two sons and a daughter. She enjoys being a mother and an aunt. Her hobbies include running, cooking, and learning. Her husband claims she would be a full time student for the rest of her life if given the opportunity. She is excited to be back in her home town providing fertility care to her community at NewLIFE Fertility!
Emily Roth, APRN
Mobile
Emily Roth is a dedicated Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with a profound commitment to empowering women throughout their reproductive journeys. With over ten years of experience in Women’s Health, Emily has honed her clinical expertise and developed a compassionate approach to patient care. Emily’s professional journey has been significantly shaped by her personal experiences with infertility. This unique perspective fuels her passion for helping individuals facing similar struggles. Emily provides not only clinical support but also emotional guidance and encouragement to her patients. She believes that every woman deserves a listening ear and a supportive presence during one of life’s most challenging and vulnerable times.
Emily was born and raised in Mobile, AL. She attended the University of South Alabama for her Bachelor’s degree in Science. Go Jags! While working the night shift as a labor and delivery nurse and going through her fertility journey, she decided to return to school to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Due to her academic achievements and nursing excellence, she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. In addition to being a board-certified Women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP), she is also certified in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB). She has a passion for learning and is committed to continuing education to improve patient care and patient outcomes.
Emily has been married since 2016 and after 5 years of battling fertility, they welcomed a son into their family. More recently, the new addition of a baby girl has been keeping them busy. Emily enjoys spending time with her family, making memories with her little ones, traveling, art, and of course, taking advantage of living on the beautiful Gulf Coast.
Throughout her nursing career, Emily has been an advocate for women’s health education, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making and personalized care. By fostering an open and trusting relationship, Emily ensures that her patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns and are empowered to take an active role in their health journeys.
Emily Roth is not only a skilled healthcare professional but also a compassionate advocate for women’s rights and health equity. Her energy, empathy, and expertise make her a trusted ally for anyone facing infertility or related challenges. As she continues to serve her community, Emily remains committed to transforming her own experiences into a source of strength and support for others, helping them navigate their unique paths to motherhood and wellness.
Corey L. Williams, PhD, HCLD(ABB), ELS/ALS(AAB)
Dr. Corey Williams, Ph.D, HCLD (ABB), ELS/ALS (AAB), is the Scientific Director and ART Laboratory Director at NewLIFE Fertility. Providing technical support and oversight of the IVF/ART Program, Dr. Williams also manages the clinic’s Andrology, Endocrinology, and Cryopreservation services. This role is crucial in maintaining our high standard for laboratory services on which our NewLIFE patients have grown to trust and rely.
Distinguished in the field of fertility, Dr. Williams is board certified by the American Board of Bioanalysts and licensed in the State of Florida as a High Complexity Laboratory Director. He holds specialty certifications in Andrology and Endocrinology, conferred by the American Association of Bioanalysts. With over two decades of combined clinical and laboratory experience in micromanipulation procedures, Dr. Williams possesses the technical expertise to perform all facets of the IVF process with precision, fluidity and efficiency. These techniques include gamete collection and processing, oocyte fertilization, embryo culture, embryo biopsy, embryo preparation for transfer, and vitrification/cryopreservation.
Dr. Williams was raised in Pensacola, graduated from Woodham High School in 1998, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 2002. He earned his Doctoral degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2009. His scientific interests explored the genetics and cell biology of inherited developmental diseases, and these efforts were continued during his academic pursuits with the University of Michigan and later the University of Florida. His published research is significant to the area of male infertility, as it has enriched the field of fertility’s comprehension of the intricate cellular processes governing sperm flagellum biogenesis, which is essential for enabling sperm motility.
In 2019, Dr. Williams joined our NewLIFE Fertility leadership team, having previously spent several years performing IVF services at the largest fertility clinic in the Tampa Bay area. He currently resides in Pensacola with his wife of 20 years and their two young daughters. Outside the clinic, Dr. Williams enjoys time on the beach with his family and exploring the captivating wonders of the waters surrounding the Pensacola region.
