Corporate Information

Company History
Jacques P. Stassart, M.D., came from the University of Minnesota, where he had been the interim head of the Reproductive Medicine Division, to direct the Reproductive Health Associates (RHA, St. Paul, Minnesota) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program in 1994. Following the dissolution of RHA in December 1998, Dr. Stassart assumed the RHA facility lease and, with the help of many former RHA employees, established Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates (RMIA). Within six months, he was joined by another experienced (particularly in the IVF field) Reproductive Endocrinologist, Ricardo H. Castillo, M.D., and by one of the leading Embryologists in the nation, Dr. David Ball, who brought along his team.

In May of 2002, RMIA moved to its current location in Woodbury, Minnesota. By September 2003, a third Reproductive Endocrinologist with many years of experience, Romaine B. Bayless, M.D., joined the practice. In January 2005, RMIA was able to recruit Daniel A. Dumesic, M.D., which allowed RMIA to expand its presence to Edina, while adding a strong “Research flavor” to the practice, which, ultimately, will help RMIA fulfill its goal (see mission statement)

Mission Statement
To provide to our clients those resources which will ensure the highest probability of success in achieving pregnancy. While accomplishing this goal through education and current technology, RMIA recognizes the importance of providing, at all times, an environment of compassion, mutual respect and accessibility to its patients.

Quality Assurance
We are proud to announce the implementation of our ISO 9001:2000 certified Quality Management System. RMIA is the second IVF clinic in the United States of America to provide ISO certified services.

Our Quality Management System has been designed to meet and surpass standards expected by patients. The ISO 9001:2000 stamp is equivalent to quality service provided to patients on a consistent basis. Processes are streamlined and continuously improved upon to form efficient systems, which allow us to focus on what matters most: patients.