Patient Testimonial
I had a wonderful experience with IVF at Shady Grove. The staff were incredibly friendly and supportive throughout the entire process. I am especially grateful for Dr. Sally Vitez, whose positivity and expertise made a significant difference. I couldn’t be more thankful for her and the entire team!

Dr. Kim is an amazing doctor and person. Since our first encounter with him, we just knew we were in the right hands. He is so very detailed, thorough, and kind hearted. He makes you feel comfortable from the moment you meet him.

Dr. Barnard is absolutely lovely and answered all my questions. She is very personable and kept us updated throughout the whole fertility process.

Dr. Barnard was extremely nice and helpful throughout the whole process. My wife is now pregnant and we couldn’t be happier!

Dr Barnard is the kindest doctor that I have ever met. She shares your joy and pain. She clearly has her patients best interest and takes the time to explain things in easy understandable terms. She enjoys working through ideas to find solutions.

SGF has helped us achieve our dream of creating a family. Thanks to Dr. Barnard and all of the SGF staff that helped us along the way. She really loves what she does and always looks out for what is best for her patients.

Biography

Suzy Schneider, WHNP, MSN, earned her first Bachelor of Science in Human & Organization Develpoment at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.  She pursued a second Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. She continued her studies and returned to Vanderbilt University School of Nursing completing her Master of Science in Nursing in the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program.  

Suzy has been working in fertility care for over 20 years. Suzy’s responsibilities include new patient intake and evaluations; diagnostic procedures including HSGs, saline sonograms, and endometrial biopsies; and ultrasound monitoring. 

Suzy currently cares for patients as a nurse practitioner at SGF Atlanta’s Northside and Buckhead – Piedmont locations. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing  tennis, and volunteering. 

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Human & Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee  
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama
  • Master of Science in Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, in Nashville, Tennessee
  • Collaborates with medical care team, including attending physicians, APPs, and nurses  
  • Performs baseline, follicle, and early pregnancy ultrasounds 
  • Performs saline sonograms and endometrial biopsies 
  • Performs Hysterosalpingograms (HSG) 
  • Lab interpretation and review 

Q&A

I love women’s health and focused on that area in my graduate program. I chose to work in reproductive medicine because of the opportunity to be a part of a patient’s family-building journey. I take joy in so many aspects of my job, especially being able to provide education and support to fertility patients in different phases of treatment. I feel I have a unique role to be present with them as they go through difficult circumstances as well as the chance to celebrate their successful moments. After working so many years in this field, I have also gotten to see such an evolution in all that we can offer patients for improved outcomes. It has certainly been a privilege to experience so many growing families and help encourage them along their journey. 

I enjoy staying active and spending time with family and friends. Tennis and pickleball have been great outdoor activities that have kept me busy on the weekends. I also love music and attending local concerts–Country music and 80’s cover bands are some of my favorites! Most of all I really appreciate time with my family whether it is cheering on my daughters’ sports teams, playing board games, or traveling to different parts of the country to build new memories together. 

I appreciate true crime mysteries and watching the next episode of a “Whodunnit?” show. I love getting to know the characters and plot and deciphering the evidence until I have finally guessed the villain!