Karen R. Hammond

Karen R. Hammond, DNP, CRNP is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner, is IVF Program Director at AIRM. A native of Birmingham, she earned her three degrees from the UAB and has practiced in reproductive endocrinology since 1985.

A recognized leader in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, she has been lectured at countless local, state, national, and international nursing and medical meetings; has received numerous awards for clinical, research, and professional service; and has published extensively in clinical literature.

In 2018, Dr Hammond established a unique Affordable IVF℠ program that increases access to care for patients needing advanced fertility treatment that has drawn patients to her practice from across the country who have deemed her Fertility Fairy Godmother.