Meet Our Experts

Our infertility specialists are dedicated physicians who are on the leading edge of developments in reproductive technology and infertility treatment options. Patients benefit from our physicians’ expertise at every visit. They practice medicine with a profound understanding of the psychological, as well as the physiological effects of infertility. This awareness is reflected in the personal and caring treatment setting through the knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a relaxing environment to provide the most positive experience possible. In this welcoming environment, RFC has been able to improve the success rates of couples that have had unsuccessful IVF treatments in the past, provide beneficial embryo selection options and minimize multiple gestation by focusing on advanced laboratory culture techniques.

Infertility Specialists

Dr. Lin

James P. Lin, MD

Founder & Managing Partner

Meet Dr. Lin
Meet Dr. Lin

Striving to provide the best fertility care worldwide, Dr. James P. Lin is a third-generation physician with the desire to bridge together all facets of reproductive services through clinical practice, supplemental care, philanthropic contributions, educational resources, and research for scientific advancement. His profound passion and commitment to fertility advancements have earned him many prestigious awards and accolades

Dr. Lin serves as both the founder & managing partner of Reproductive Fertility Center (RFC). He founded this practice with a mission to provide patients with the highest success rate for single embryo transfer. With his tenacious spirit towards providing the best possible outcome, patients have described Dr. Lin as the “best doctor” with their “best interest” in mind

Expanding beyond clinical care, Dr. Lin created Options in Family (OIF) for patients to access additional fertility enhancement services. These services include egg and sperm donors, surrogates, cryopreservation, and personalized concierge services that will be assisting patients in finding the best donors for their journey. With fully exclusive and top-tiered services, OIF allows Dr. Lin to assist patients of different backgrounds, such as the LGBTQ+ community.

To further support the fertility community, Dr. Lin established the Linfertility Family Foundation to fulfill his vision of fertility access being available to all. The nonprofit and charitable organization extends financial and emotional assistance to families. The foundation also empowers individuals to overcome genetic barriers that may prevent them from conceiving a healthy baby.

Dr. Lin continues to advance his skills & techniques by incorporating evidence-based medicine with the most advanced scientific technologies developed through extensive fertility research. He co-founded the International Society of Reproductive Genetics (ISRG), where he currently serves as Executive Board Member and Treasurer, in his effort to bridge collaborations between science and medicine. At the ISRG global conferences, hundreds of attendees and professionals from organizations worldwide come together to share new research & technical advancements in reproductive genetics.

A firm believer in educational development, Dr. Lin is currently developing Linfer.edu as an online and hands-on educational platform dedicated to academic research, development, and practice for future professionals. Efforts will include academic grants, continuing medical education (CME) accreditation, and educational programs geared towards advancement in the comprehension and application of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility studies. Institutions and hospitals, both domestic and international, have access to on-site training, observations, and curriculum.

What began as a small, independent practice in his hometown, Irvine, CA, Dr. Lin has evolved his practice into a multi-faceted network that instills the highest values of "Safety, Quality, and Integrity." Dr. Lin envisions that his network of services will continue to grow as a global leader offering healthcare beyond fertility support.

Outside of advancing fertility care, Dr. Lin is an avid connoisseur of extraordinary life experiences. He is a family man, explorer, sports enthusiast, epicurean, and mentor. Dr. Lin enjoys being a loving father of four children and all that Southern California has to offer. He is also a huge supporter of his Alma Mater, the University of Southern California, and the biggest fan of the Angels MLB team. He also enjoys fine wines and world cuisines. Dr. Lin always wants to bring out the BEST in everyone to live their BEST life. But most importantly, Dr. Lin is living his dreams of helping others and making family dreams come true.

Dan Williams, MD

Medical Director

Meet Dr. Williams
Meet Dr. Williams

Dr. Williams joins RFC as the Medical Director of the practice.  He also is a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, Houston. He is board certified both in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Reproductive Endocrinology-Infertility.  He is a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Williams is also a member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.  He has served as chair of the Scientific Advisory Boards for both Vivere Health as well as Prelude Fertility, Inc. (2013-2019).  He has won numerous teaching awards, including the CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education in 1997, 1999 and 2009.  He has been named as one of the Best Doctors in America, as well as one of Houston’s Top Docs.   Dr. Williams has published numerous articles in the field of reproductive endocrinology-infertility.  He has also given lectures both nationally as well as internationally in the field of infertility and reproductive medicine.    

Alice Park, MD

REI Specialist

Meet Dr. Park
Meet Dr. Park

Dr. Park, MD is a practicing Fertility Specialist with Reproductive Fertility Center. She attended MIT for her undergraduate studies in both Biology and Materials Science Engineering. After Doctor Park graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School for her medical degree and continued her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Hospital in New York, she then completed her fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UC San Diego.

Her passion is teaching and she has won many teaching awards throughout her educational career. Her interests include Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, and Oncofertility. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Park accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Humana, and Cigna. In addition to English, Dr. Park’s practice supports these languages: Spanish and Korean.

Dr. Nasab

Susan Nasab, MD

REI Specialist

Meet Dr. Nasab
Meet Dr. Nasab

Dr. Susan Nasab is not merely a physician; she is a trailblazer, visionary, and compassionate advocate for patient care. Her remarkable journey in the field of women's health has left an indelible mark on the global healthcare landscape. With a wealth of educational achievements and an unwavering dedication to clinical excellence, she stands as a global physician champion.

Dr. Nasab graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences and received specialized training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. Her pursuit of excellence led her to complete a distinguished fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, showcasing her commitment to excellence in her field.

Within the complex domains of fertility preservation, InVitro Fertilization, and reproductive surgery, Dr. Nasab has found her professional passion. Her extensive and exceptional training in treating multiple fertility conditions, such as PCOS, recurrent pregnancy loss, low ovarian reserves, and fertility preservation, has honed her surgical skills to a remarkable level. She has successfully managed a wide spectrum of fertility diseases, earning her the trust and admiration of colleagues and patients alike. Dr. Nasab's remarkable attitude, combined with her exceptional knowledge and communication skills, positions her as an extraordinary patient advocate in the realm of reproductive healthcare.

Dr. Nasab's impact on medical knowledge is substantial, marked by a prolific body of work including numerous publications and presentations at prestigious international and national meetings. Her research, published in esteemed journals like "Fertility and Sterility" and "Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (JARG)," has not only ignited discussions, but also propelled the field of women's health forward. Furthermore, she is recognized as a sought-after speaker, both nationally and internationally, further disseminating her expertise and insights in the field.

In addition to her medical expertise, Dr. Nasab possesses a special interest and talent in digital health. As the Global Executive Medical Director at Lyons Global, she leverages her wealth of experience to drive digital health transformation on a global scale. Leading international medical directors and developing medical networks in different regions around the world, she excels in developing cutting-edge digital health platforms and providing invaluable guidance on the use of medical robotics, bridging the gap between healthcare professionals and patients. Her deep experience in digital health has revolutionized healthcare access, enhancing patient satisfaction and improving physician efficiency. Her clear vision is to deliver care, anywhere, anytime, globally.

Dr. Nasab's exceptional talent in public relations and educational media coverage has made her a sought-after speaker. Her words resonate with audiences worldwide, inspiring a new generation of healthcare professionals and empowering individuals to take charge of their health. She currently serves as the director of video marketing at the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).

Beyond her sterling medical achievements, Dr. Susan Nasab is a well-rounded individual. In addition to her medical expertise, she is a multilingual communicator, fluent in English, and proficient in Arabic, Deutsch, Farsi, and French. Her ability to connect with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds enhances her effectiveness as a healthcare professional.

In summary, Dr. Susan Nasab is a healthcare visionary, dedicated to enhancing patient care through physician-powered and innovative technology, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her global perspective and expertise continue to shape the future of healthcare, ensuring accessible and compassionate medical care worldwide. Dr. Nasab's journey is a testament to what one individual can achieve through dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to advancing the field of medicine.

Shirley Fong, MD

Kaiser Permanente REI Specialist

Meet Dr. Fong
Meet Dr. Fong

Dr. Shirley Fong received her MD degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri in 1998. She completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Tennessee in Memphis from 1998 until 2002. At Memphis, she received the Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Fong undertook subspecialty fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey from 2002 to 2005. 

Her fellowship research project was focused on the effects of relaxin on matrix metalloproteinase MMP-2 on the cardiac tissues of primates. Following her training, she worked at the Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan, NY before joining the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Fong is a fellow of the American College of Obstetric and Gynecology and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Kenneth Wong, MD

Kaiser Permanente REI Specialist

Meet Dr. Wong
Meet Dr. Wong

Dr. Kenneth Wong received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He served his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Georgetown University from 1991 to 1995. Dr. Wong then completed my subspecialty fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Maryland and at the University of Utah from 1995 to 1998. He stayed on as faculty at the University of Utah from 1998 to 2005. At the University of Utah, Dr. Wong carried out research in a Nobel Prize laureate’s laboratory in uterine physiology focusing on uterine malformations. He is board-certified in both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology. Dr. Wong is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. He is also a member of the Endocrine Society and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists.

Ivan Huang, MD

Kaiser Permanente REI Specialist

Meet Dr. Huang
Meet Dr. Huang

Dr. Ivan Huang works in the OB/GYN department at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, where he has a particular interest in male factor infertility. Dr. Huang is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. He finds taking care of couples with infertility issues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of medicine.

Dr. Huang feels fortunate to work in a comprehensive system like Kaiser Permanente, where the interaction between physicians and across departments helps provide the highest level of care to patients.

Melissa Yates, MD

Kaiser Permanente REI Specialist

Meet Dr. Yates
Meet Dr. Yates

Dr. Melissa M. Yates grew up right here in Orange County and graduated from Los Alamitos High School and the Orange County High School of the Arts.  She then went on to graduate from Boston University Summa Cum Laude with Distinction in 1998.  After returning to Southern California for a year, she went on to attend Penn State College of Medicine and graduated in 2003.  While at Penn State, she was one of the founding members of Lion Care, a health care clinic for the homeless.  After graduation, Dr. Yates served on the Alumni Board for the Penn State College of Medicine for two terms.

Dr. Yates completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency as well as her Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.  She received multiple awards for excellence during her training.

After completing her fellowship, Dr. Yates became an Assistant Professor at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.  While her main focus is in vitro fertilization and oocyte cryopreservation, she has also been trained in minimally invasive and robotic approaches to reproductive surgery.   Dr. Yates is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.  Additionally, she is the author of numerous publications in both national and international journals.  She is a member of numerous professional organizations including The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Yates recently left her private practice as Medical Director of Advanced Reproductive Specialists in Orlando, Florida and is excited to have the opportunity to return to Orange County and join the Reproductive Endocrinology Division at Kaiser.  She looks forward to helping to strengthen the current IVF program and to offer cutting edge fertility care to Kaiser members.

Clinical Team

Paula

Senior Clinical Coordinator

Meet Paula
Meet Paula

Coordinating IVF cycles has been Paula’s role for many years. She brought over 10 years of experience in this capacity when she joined Reproductive Fertility Center (RFC).

Being part of the RFC team has been a wonderful experience for Paula. Her role in helping couples achieve the successes of becoming a “family” has brought her great joy. “To call someone and tell them they are pregnant has to be the best part of my role”, shares Paula. Changing their lives with this uplifting news is what makes her role most gratifying.

Being part of the RFC team has been by far Paula’s favorite role in her career. She sees the team more as a family unit than as a group of employees. The support and feelings of care and love felt for each other at RFC is infectious and is felt universally. It is not uncommon to hear patients say, “It’s like a family here”.

Paula fills her “away from work” time with her husband and her boys. She enjoys daily exercise, walking, hiking and travelling. Watching football and baseball is a family pastime that isn’t often missed. Her current plans include training her family’s new lab to be a therapy dog. Recently she had an opportunity to experience this wonderful gift by therapy dogs when her husband was hospitalized and she would love to pay it forward.

Lori

Senior Clinical Coordinator

Meet Lori
Meet Lori

Coming Soon!

Tara

Clinical Coordinator

Meet Tara
Meet Tara

Tara is a Clinical Coordinator Assistant at Reproductive Fertility Center in Irvine. She is an Orange County native who attended Mission Viejo High School. Tara went on to pursue her undergraduates at Maric College and graduated in 2006. Later on, she completed her studies and earned the Medical Assistant Certification.

Throughout her career, Tara has accumulated over 15 years of experience in Women’s Health and specialized in Maternal Fetal Medicine for 12 years. She also has experience working in Labor and Delivery.

In 2009, Tara participated in a case study led by Sequenom, Inc. and Obstetrix. As the Research Site Coordinator, she played an integral part in advancing the research of non-invasive screening for fetal aneuploidy. Tara takes pride in this study, as it could help improve the screening of identifying pregnancies that have a child with a chromosome abnormality such as Down Syndrome through blood.

When she is off work, Tara returns home as a mother of three boys and as a grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. In her free time, she enjoys staying active by running and rollerblading. Tara also loves to cook and travels.

LeahAnne

Senior Clinical Coordinator - Third Party

Meet LeahAnne
Meet LeahAnne

A valued staff member of the Reproductive Fertility Center team since August 2009, LeahAnne has been an integral part of the infertility side of Obstetrics and Gynecology for nearly 20 years. As RFC’s 3rd Party Coordinator, LeahAnne handles the challenges innate to bridging infertility and successful pregnancies. Her determination and drive to help couples in their attempts to start families is what makes her a “cheerleader, hand-holder, counselor and medical professional” of stellar caliber. Undeterred by the disappointment that comes with infertility, LeahAnne utilizes her experience and positive outlook in recognizing that her patients come in with the perseverance needed to successfully accomplish the goal of growing their family unit. When asked about the most memorable experiences of her role, LeahAnne shares, “When we are successful in helping patients realize their dream of a new baby, it becomes the most memorable and rewarding part of my job”.

From LeahAnne’s perspective, the most challenging and limiting aspects of the infertility field is the emotional element of the experience. Her patients arrive with hope and fear and it’s her role to encourage them to be optimistic about the outcome that lies ahead. Limitations in science and obtaining 100% success rates is not yet feasible. With the support of LeahAnne and her co-workers, every effort is exhausted in ensuring that the couples leave with the success they seek.

LeahAnne attributes her favorite part of her role as being the ability to work with “the dedicated, upbeat and hardworking staff and doctors at RFC”. She has been able to perform her role at various other centers and recognizes that the doctors and staff at RFC share her own personal goal of striving for the success of achieving successful pregnancies for their patients. The RFC team has taught LeahAnne the value of “teamwork and diversification leading to the excitement and pleasure to come to work each day”.

In her own personal accomplishments, LeahAnne is pleased to share her life with a wonderful husband, three children and 2 grandchildren. As one of ten children in her family, LeahAnne is fulfilled by many happy and fun-filled events and activities. With her own children now grown, she enjoys spending time with her husband doing the things they both enjoy doing together such as traveling (when they can) and going to the movies. LeahAnne enjoys reading and catching up with friends and family whenever possible.

Michelle

Clinical Coordinator

Meet Michelle
Meet Michelle

Michelle is a clinical coordinator helping patients at the Corona location. Michelle graduated from ConCorde Career Institute in 1993 in her Medical Assisting Program. She also became a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).  After her education, Michelle then began her career as a clinical medical assistant instructor for 7 years. A firm believer of educating future professionals, she enjoyed her responsibilities teaching A&P, Medical Terminology, and Clinical Skills. In her first year of working as a clinical medical instructor, she was awarded "Teacher of the Year".

After her educational career, Michelle pursued a career in the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility field. Here, she found her true calling and sparked her passion for assisting individuals achieve their family planning goals. Michelle finds joy in being each patient's journey towards their goals. Now, she has already devoted over 15 years of her life to this profession as a clinical coordinator and is loving every minute of it!

Her love for her job stems from her life outside of work. Family has always been everything to Michelle. Everyday, she comes home to a loving husband, 3 daughters, and 5 grandchildren. Because she is able to experience the shower of love and happiness from a large family, Michelle only wants the same for her patients.  In her free time, she is also a true bookworm outside of work. Michelle enjoys immersing herself in both reading and audio books. 

Anne

Senior Clinical Coordinator - Third Party

Meet Anne
Meet Anne

Anne began her nursing career in 1985 after receiving her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Valparaiso University.  After working in Labor and Delivery for 4 years at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, she began her career serving outpatients in OB/GYN.  From there, she transitioned to the Northwestern Reproductive Endocrinology Department.  In 1991, Anne started working for Illinois Fertility Center and assisted in opening up their new office in Highland Park, Illinois.

After meeting her husband 1993, she relocated to California. Anne have been working locally since then and always within a fertility practice setting.  For the last 4+ years, she has been specializing in third-party services, and coordinating the screening and cycling of large agency egg donors, such as Fairfax EggBank.

Anne has now been married now for 25+ years and is a mother to a grown son and daughter. As she loves being a mom, she is passionate in her work knowing that in some small way that she can make someone's dream of a family come true and have the chance to experience motherhood.  

Isabel

Clinical Coordinator

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Meet Isabel

Coming Soon!

Operations Team

Fawn

Director of Clinical Operations

Meet Fawn
Meet Fawn

With more than 15 years experience in the field, Fawn has contributed to helping the Reproductive Fertility Center (RFC) team and its patients who come for infertility treatment- providing excellent patient care with a driven work ethic. Fawn’s role in supporting and providing a kind ear to patients is what yields the positive atmosphere of care and concern at RFC.

Fawn has had the privilege of learning the ins and outs of the infertility field by adapting to various roles such as New Patient Coordinator, Financial & Insurance Coordinator, Marketing and Management; thus gaining expertise knowledge in RFC operations. She has not only grown professionally, but also continues to grow personally with the life lessons she has acquired here. RFC is proud to have Fawn as a part of the RFC Family overseeing our exceptional staff and patients.

Fawn enjoys spending her time with her kids at the beach. She has become an avid supporter of oceanic life and supports the cleanliness and protection of beaches. Staying healthy and enjoying the outdoors gives Fawn a well-rounded sense of being and enjoyment.

Jennifer

Clinical Coordinator Manager

Meet Jennifer
Meet Jennifer

Currently the Clinical Coordinator Manager at Reproductive Fertility Center, Jennifer Cook has had the unique opportunity of being one of the first staff members since its inception. With a background as a Medical Assistant, Jennifer entered the infertility field after a series of roles in a variety of other capacities. After graduating in 1987, she began an internship at an Obstetrics/Gynecology office. Shortly thereafter, Jennifer switched gears and entered the field of Geriatrics. She truly loved the chance to work in Geriatrics, but at only 18 years of age, she found that it was difficult to continue in a field where so many of her patients passed away.

An opportunity to return to Obstetrics/Gynecology presented itself to Jennifer and she was finding this to be a better, more suitable fit again. Her skills were utilized in billing, medical, the scheduling of surgeries, cosmetic procedures, perinatology, skin rejuvenation and infertility. As luck would have it, one of the nurse practitioners in the OB/GYN office was launching a fertility program in the office and Jennifer seized the opportunity to team up with the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist to assist in the initial evaluation, testing, workup and IUI cycles for their patients. This new venture was exciting and progressive, making Jennifer extremely comfortable in working with the fertility team and patients.

Challenged by her own infertility issues, Jennifer experienced a difficult time of her own attempting to conceive. With the help and support of the team she worked with, she was able to successfully attain pregnancy and her daughter is now 21 years old.

Jennifer met Dr. James Lin through the work at the OB/GYN office and decided to join his team after 12 years with the former group. She continued to train in the field of fertility and has seen the progression of advances in the treatment of infertility for over 25 years. In her opinion, “it only gets better and better”.

What Jennifer shared as her most memorable experience to date is the invitation she received to see one of RFC’s “miracle” babies born to C-section several years ago. She has maintained contact with the couple that invited her and has watched the baby grow into a beautiful young woman. The field of infertility consists of up and downs – emotionally, financially and physically. But being able to be by the couple’s side, being able to comfort and educate them and simply listening to them during their experience is what gives Jennifer the most gratification. The best part of her role shares Jennifer, “is the ability to see our patient’s family grow”.

Although infertility advances have brought successes to thousands of couples, Jennifer still finds it difficult to reconcile the unexplained reasons why some treatments are successful and others are not. Those that can identify the issues have the opportunity for closure, while those that will never know are left with a void of uncertainty. This is the area of infertility that challenges and perplexes Jennifer the most.

Jennifer sees her life as a being part of the RFC “family” from the very beginning. The trust, compassion and support that RFC has extended to her and her family has been instrumental in being able to continue in the face of adversity. Her unsurpassed devotion to the efforts of bringing joy and fulfillment to the RFC patients stems from the underlying goal that RFC has for all those patients that seek their help. She has fond memories of watching the RFC family children grow and mature into productive, compassionate adults in their own rite.

Jennifer Cook is the proud mother of three children that she shares with her loving husband. Other family members include a Doberman named Diesel, a Chihuahua named Cinnabun, along with two cats named Rascal and Binky, a snake and fish. She enjoys sewing, crafting, going to the movies, being outdoors and sharing time with family and friends.

Rachel

Patient Relations

Meet Rachel
Meet Rachel

Rachel joined the Reproductive Fertility Center team in 2018. She graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.

With a deep interest in helping people and a passion for learning new things, she quickly felt at home at RFC and is driven to provide the best patient experience possible.

During her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, playing board games, as well as wine or beer tasting.

Christine

Medical Administrative Assistant

Meet Christine
Meet Christine

Christine is a Medical Administrative Assistant at Reproductive Fertility Center since 2017. She has received her Bachelor’s of Science from University College Dublin, Ireland in Singapore; Master’s of Science in Administration from California State University, Fullerton; and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Redlands.

During her studies in Singapore, Christine had the opportunity to work in the service industry abroad. She worked part-time in a Japanese restaurant, where she learned the value of treating every guest like her family and providing the best hospitality to make them feel at home.

Christine has been enjoying her time here at RFC, as she feels she is working with professionals who she can learn from. She believes that her coworkers always push her to take on new and challenging opportunities.

When she isn’t glued to the computer screen, Christine likes to spend her time with her friends at Disneyland and travel with her family.

Donna

New Patient Coordinator

Meet Donna
Meet Donna

Donna is our Patient Liaison here at RFC. She helps assist new patients to take that first step into their journey and get them started with the initially scheduled consult. She is always happy to help out and answer any questions you may have and point you in the right direction. If you ever have any questions make sure to reach out to Donna she’s there for you always with a helping hand and a positive attitude. She has worked for many years in the Radiology field. But previously she attended Northwest College and has certificates in Medical Billing and Healthcare Administration.

She loves working at RFC, because she is able to help out people on this amazing journey to grow their families. Recently Donna’s family grew too! She is now a Grandmother to a beautiful grandson. With the assistance of our very own Dr.Lin, Donna’s own daughter was able to have a baby boy, who is her absolute JOY! When she's not attending to Grandma's duties she enjoys reading, going to the movies, or staying home and re-watching her favorite films Elf and Christmas and Miracle on 34th St.

Cynthia

Patient Relations Manager

Meet Cynthia
Meet Cynthia

Cynthia joined the Reproductive Fertility family in 2018. After graduating from high school one year early, she attended University of California, Davis with a scholarship studying Psychology. Focusing all of her attention to help others, Cynthia then pursued schooling to become a Certified Medical Assistant.

As she shares a deeply passionate concern for every one of her patients' best interest, Cynthia serves as the Patient Care Manager for the Corona location. What she loves about her position is that she builds close relationships with patients and feels blessed to be part of their journey. Cynthia feels honored to be part of each patient's fertility journey and helping them get closer to their goals.

Outside of work, Cynthia is a supermom of 6 children outside of work. In her free time, she enjoys family rides to the beach, snowboarding, and dirt bike riding.

Michelle

Managing Director

Meet Michelle
Meet Michelle

With a profound interest and pull toward the fields of science and medicine, and double degrees in both Chemistry and Psychology from University of California, Michelle became an integral part of the Reproductive Fertility Center (RFC) team in 2010.

Her leadership skills, evident in her various roles at RFC, have been in development since her years in college, where she was actively involved in campus organizations, held student-body leadership positions, and gained managerial work experiences. Being able to fulfill such a vast array of leadership roles, and continuing to succeed in field of fertility, have provided Michelle the skills that make up the foundation of her sound and undeterred professionalism and managerial capabilities.

Born in Taiwan, but raised in the United States, Michelle has the best of all worlds in understanding the cultural differences between the two countries, and is able to bridge the nuances of each culture by demonstrating confidence in her ability to meet with, talk to, and educate both American and Chinese/Non-American patients. She shares, “exposure to both culture differences have helped me become more sensitive and accepting of other cultures.”

In describing what she enjoys most about the field of reproductive medicine, Michelle recalls the joy and pivotal moments when she realized how much she loved her job as the time she was able to witness the joy and relief displayed by a newly pregnant couple at hearing the heartbeat of their baby for the first time during their first ultrasound visit.

When not making dreams of family come true at RFC, Michelle is the proud mom of her two beautiful daughters and enjoys spending time with her family.

Janelle

Senior Manager, Clinical Operations

Meet Janelle
Meet Janelle

Coming from the service industry, Janelle brought the skills needed to work with people from all walks of life. Her role at Reproductive Fertility Center (RFC) reflects that capacity and is what has made Janelle an indispensable asset to the team.

In transitioning to the infertility field, Janelle applied the philosophy that “everyone has a story” and that the journey to having a family allows the RFC team to become part of that story for their patients. With her natural inclination to liking people, Janelle emits this joy and care in her daily interactions both with co-workers and especially with her patients. A reflection of her infectious care is evident in the friendships and relationships that she develops with those that she comes in contact with, whether in her personal life or work life. Janelle was bestowed the highest honor when a patient named her daughter after Janelle as a result of their blossoming relationship.

But the journey does continue for so many others and that is the experience that Janelle sees as the most rewarding. Being included as a member of what feels like a family, she thanks Dr. Lin for spearheading the sense that they are all in this together – like families are. In a field that is dominated by females, Janelle never imagined “being able to work with so many females and get along so well with each one of them”. Like all families, disagreements exist, but somehow they manage to get passed the moments that challenge them and move on to the core values that make them a true team. Janelle has learned to depend on others to get things done and count on others to help her each and every day, freeing her from feeling that she has to do it all.

IVF Laboratory Team

Sandra

Associate Lab Director

Meet Sandra
Meet Sandra

Sandra P. Arias is a Senior Clinical Embryologist for Reproductive Fertility Center (RFC). She studied at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)  Clinical Embryology and Andrology where she began her master's in Embryology. She obtained her Masters in Clinical Embryology from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor's Degree from Manizales Catholic University in Colombia. Sandra is an Inspector from the Colleague of American Pathologists (CAP), and she has inspected many IVF programs in the USA and worldwide. 

She has over twenty-nine years of experience in the Assisted Reproductive Technology field and leadership. She was the director of a sperm bank and IVF program in Colombia for five years, then relocated to the USA, where she has worked in multiple clinics, including clinics in Pennsylvania, New York, and California, as well as a partner clinic in Dubai UAE. She is part of the Reproductive Fertility Society in the USA, Europe, South America, and the Middle East.

In her role as the IVF Lab Manager, Sandra pushes for the highest pregnancy rate possible and strives to ensure her team continues to excel as well. Sandra goes above and beyond in her performance to create and achieve the evidence-based protocols established by using cutting-edge technology to reach the highest rate of successful pregnancies possible for IVF patients.

Roya

Clinical Lab Scientist/Lab Manager

Meet Roya
Meet Roya

Roya has worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for over 28 years. She completed her internship at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, where she
performed analytical procedures in all areas of the clinical laboratory, helping doctors determine the best course of diagnosis and treatment for those young patients.

After graduating, she started her career working at a fertility clinic in Southern California alongside her mentor and laboratory director. While at the fertility clinic she developed proficiency with andrology testing and became involved in several research projects that led to over ten publications in the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Throughout her 23 years of experience working in and managing andrology laboratories, her responsibilities have included the attainment of laboratory licensures, instrument validation, protocol establishment, and training of laboratory personnel. She has also contributed to the design and formation of new laboratories.

Aside from andrology, she also has experience with hormone and infectious disease testing and has organized an endocrine laboratory at Reproductive Fertility Center. Roya feels privileged to play a small part in helping patients fulfill their dream of having children at RFC.

Wei

Lab Supervisor/Senior Embryologist

Meet Wei
Meet Wei

Wei is the Lab Supervisor and Senior Embryologist for Reproductive Fertility Center at Irvine. She majored in Histology and Embryology during her college career and has earned her Master’s Degree of Medicine in 2008 from Hebei Medical University.

Wei has been employed in clinics specializing in Reproductive Medicine since 2009. Her expertise lies within laboratory core techniques, such as semen processing, retrieval of oocyte, assisted hatching, biopsy, blastocyst culturing, and more. Independently, she has successfully finished more than 3000 IVF/ICSI-ET period cycles.

Outside of her responsibilities in the lab, Wei enjoys cooking in her free time and is proud of her skills. In fact, she states that her daughter often proclaims that her mother has the “magic of cooking”.

Wei

Lab Supervisor/Senior Embryologist

Meet Wei
Meet Wei

Wei is the Lab Supervisor and Senior Embryologist for Reproductive Fertility Center at Irvine. She majored in Histology and Embryology during her college career and has earned her Master’s Degree of Medicine in 2008 from Hebei Medical University.

Wei has been employed in clinics specializing in Reproductive Medicine since 2009. Her expertise lies within laboratory core techniques, such as semen processing, retrieval of oocyte, assisted hatching, biopsy, blastocyst culturing, and more. Independently, she has successfully finished more than 3000 IVF/ICSI-ET period cycles.

Outside of her responsibilities in the lab, Wei enjoys cooking in her free time and is proud of her skills. In fact, she states that her daughter often proclaims that her mother has the “magic of cooking”.

Dr. Jianming Li

Scientific Director

Meet Dr. Li
Meet Dr. Li

Dr. Jianming Li currently serves as the Director of Laboratories at Reproductive Fertility Center.  He is certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) as a high complexity laboratory director. Dr. Li earned his Master of Science Degree and Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology, specializing in In-Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Development at Cornell University in 1992 and 1995.

Prior to joining RFC, Dr. Li has been a lab director at UT Southwestern Medical Center since 2014, as well as at New Hope Fertility Center in New York since 2008. He has also been involved with Assisted Reproductive Medicine, Science and Genetics for 30 years.  His long career includes appointment as an embryologist and instructor in Embryology at Reproductive Medicine at Cornell University-New York Hospital in New York (1995-1998), embryologist at Toll Center for Reproductive Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania (1998-2000), and laboratory director at Center for Human Reproduction in New York (2000-2008)

Dr. Li has authored dozens of scientific publications. His research interests include development of embryo culture condition, oocyte cryopreservation, fertility preservation and improvement of IVF outcome.

Cheryl

Andrologist

Meet Cheryl
Meet Cheryl

Cheryl Mendoza is the Andrologist at Reproductive Fertility Center. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, she now has over 15 years of combined experience as a Medical Technologist and as a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Cheryl’s expertise includes testing several bodily fluids and secretions, as well as developing standard operating procedures. Behind her work is her deep passion and commitment to helping others. Cheryl is highly motivated in adding to RFC’s quality of service and offers meticulous attention.

During her free time, Cheryl explores different buffet restaurants to enjoy the different kinds of desserts they offer. She also likes to go out cycling to burn calories for fitness and fun.

Hank

Lab Supervisor/Senior Embryologist

Meet Hank
Meet Hank

Hank currently serves as the IVF Lab Supervisor and Senior Embryologist at Reproductive Fertility Center in Corona. He has over 25 years of experience in the clinical IVF field since 1994 and holds a Master of Science in Reproductive Physiology from Korea University in South Korea.

Before coming to California in 2002, Hank worked at CHA Women’s Medical Center, well-known for the world’s first baby from immature oocytes, Pochon University in Seoul, Korea and C.C. Infertility Center, Columbia University in New York as a Senior Embryologist. During his research period, he specially focused on developing state-of -art IVF techniques such as ICSI, PGT and egg/embryo cryopreservation and published many research papers, abstracts, and review articles.

He is also certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis as a Laboratory Supervisor (ABB) and has been member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine, American Association of Bioanalysts and College of Reproductive Biology since 2004.

Hank has been married to his with, Hyeyoung, since 1996. He is also a father of two lovely children, Sanha and Hannah and enjoys his beautiful life with them in the sunny Southern California. He also loves his job helping couples to conceive blessed babies and prays for their dream of family to finally come true.

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