Seattle Reproductive Professional Staff - Pacific NW Fertility & IVF Specialists

Our embryologists and laboratory personnel have over 30 years of combined laboratory experience. Cindee and Amin Khabani lead our team of skilled embryologists and laboratory staff.

	Cindee Khabani, BS. ELD – Laboratory Director Pacific Lutheran University graduate in Biology & Chemistry Worked over 15 years at Swedish Medical Center Reproductive Technology before co-founding Pacific Northwest Fertility and IVF Specialists in 2005 Certified Embryology Laboratory Director from the American Board of Bioanalysis Member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the American Association of Bioanalysts One of the few Embryology Laboratory Directors in the country who works as a “hands on” embryologist
	Amin Khabani, BS. ELD – Embryology Laboratory Director University of Washington graduate in Molecular and Cellular Biology Led the University of Washington’s Fertility and Endocrine Center as their Embryology Laboratory Director Served as the start up Embryology Laboratory Director for Seattle Reproductive Medicine, before co-founding Pacific Northwest Fertility and IVF Specialists in 2005 Certified Embryology Laboratory Director from the American Board of Bioanalysis Member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the American Association of Bioanalysts With over 15 years of experience, he focuses on increasing the implantation potential of an embryo through the latest breakthrough technologies
	Carol Zeigler, B.A., T.S. – Laboratory Supervisor University of Washington graduate in 1971 Worked as a research technician in the Department of Pathology at UW Served as the Laboratory Supervisor of Embryology and Andrology at Swedish Medical Center Reproductive Technology when the first in vitro baby in the greater Seattle area was born Certified Technical Supervisor in Andrology and Embryology Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Board of Bioanalysts Joined the original team at Pacific NW Fertility in 2005 as Laboratory Supervisor With over 25 years of experience, she strives to give the quality care that is the hallmark of Pacific NW Fertility
	Anna Hoff, M.S., T.S – Clinical Embryologist Colorado State University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Biology followed by a Masters in Zoology Began training in Andrology at Virginia Mason’s Center for Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Joined the original laboratory team at Pacific NW Fertility and IVF Specialists when it opened in 2005 Certified as a Technical Supervisor in Andrology Member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the American Association for Bioanalysts

Our Staff

Experienced nurses, medical assistants, ultrasonographers, technicians and other clinical staff have been recruited from Virginia Mason Hospital, Pacific Gynecology, Swedish Medical Center, and the University of Washington for their professionalism, attitude of caring, and commitment to the care of infertile patients. They work together drawing from their collective clinical experience to tailor a personal treatment plan designed specifically for each patient.

Jane N. Perkins, MSN, ARNP

Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Masters in Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Practiced in Montana at an Ob Gyn women’s health care office for 12 years
Worked with Dr. Marshall at Virginia Mason Medical Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
Specializes in fertility evaluation, management of donor sperm cycles and the use of Clomid and injectable gonadotropins to achieve pregnancy

Susan Christofferson, BS – Administrator

Attended St. Olaf College and has a BS in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University
Extensive background in medical practice administration and management
Provided medical practice management support and consulting services for a variety of medical specialty and primary care practices in the Pacific Northwest
Served as administrator with Pediatric Associates, Bellevue and Pacific Gynecology Specialists in Seattle
Worked with Virginia Mason Medical Center to implement process improvement, patient safety and quality assurance initiatives
Member of Medical Group Management Association and is a Certified Medical Practice Executive with the American College of Medical Practice Executives

Our IVF Team

Fran Butler - In-Vitro Fertilization Program Coordinator

Fran Butler, RN – IVF Coordinator

Graduated from the Toronto Western Hospital School of Nursing in 1966
Started nursing career in an Intensive Care Unit and Recovery Room in Toronto and then in Montreal
Stepped away from nursing to stay home and raise two kids
Returned to nursing joining Planned Parenthood as the Nursing Station Supervisor
Joined the Fertility Center at Virginia Mason in 1996
Moved to Pacific NW Fertility and works in all facets of fertility

Renee Lanzolla – IVF Coordinator

Began in the Fertility field in 1994 with First Hill Women’s Clinic, as a medical assistant and was involved in gynecologic care, surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Worked closely with patients for more than 10 years in all aspects of fertility
Joined Pacific NW Fertility in January 2006, and became an IVF coordinator in 2008

The Donor Team

	Stephanie Frickleton, Donor Program & Embryo Donation Coordinator Graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Community Health and Psychology Spent over 20 years as a teacher, counselor and health education specialist Joined Swedish Medical Center as a coordinator for the donor egg program at Reproductive Technology Program coordinator for the donor team at Pacific NW Fertility Registered Counselor in the State of Washington Member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine and serves as a speaker for RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association Works closely with patients interested in egg or embryo donations
	Mitzi Hardy, Extension Program Coordinator Began health care career as a laboratory assistant in medical research Moved to Seattle’s community health system, and helped at-risk patients with basic health care needs Joined the fertility practice at the University of Washington in 1988, as a medical assistant Took over the role of IVF Coordinator in early 1992 and remained in this role until the close of the practice in late 2004 Has assisted thousands of patients in achieving their pursuit of pregnancy
	Resa Schell – MSN, ARNP Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Seattle University in 2004 Masters in Nursing as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Yale University Worked at Planned Parenthood as a Nursing Station Team Lead/Registered Nurse Moved to Reproductive Medicine at Pacific NW Fertility in October 2007 Assists in the evaluation of egg donors and coordination of egg donor cycles Helps provide education and support for women as they embark on the emotional journey of fertility
	Jennifer M. Lynn – MSN, ARNP Bachelors of Nursing Degree at the University of Manitoba in Canada Masters in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner at Seattle Pacific University Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Seattle Tacoma Area Reproductive Society Specializes in coordinating donor-egg IVF cycles, screening potential donors, and ultrasound monitoring and assessment. Specializes in preoperative physical exams, intrauterine inseminations, and the use of Femara and Clomid to achieve pregnancy.