Get To Know GYFT Staff Bios R.Z. McLees, M.D. Following graduation from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Mc Lees completed his internship at Madigan Army Medical Center prior to serving as Chief of OB/GYN at Dewitt Army Hospital. His areas of expertise include urology, reproductive health, menopausal syndrome and endocrinology. He has always taken a special interest in Gynecology and Infertility. He has completed advanced training in In-Vitro Fertilization and Reproductive Endocrinology. Drs. Mc Lees and Robinette established GYFT Clinic, PLLC in 1986 with an emphasis on providing "all-inclusive gynecology and infertility services". Dr. Mc Lees has been executive director of the clinic since its inception. He served as the Director of Fertility Services for Puget Sound Hospital for 14 years before GYFT moved to its current location. He is a member of the American Fertility Society and the Royal Society of Medicine. Joseph Robinette, M.D Graduated from the University of Iowa school of Medicine. He served his internship at Tripler Medical Center and completed his residency program at Madigan Army Medical School in 1978. He has been practicing in Tacoma since 1978, devoting his studies to Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility. Dr. Robinette has received extensive training in Reproductive Endocrinology, In-Vitro Fertilization, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, and microsurgery. Dr. Robinette is the Director of Reproductive Assays Laboratory and is responsible for the overall performance of the embryology and andrology programs including In-Vitro Fertilization and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. He is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Gynecological Laser Society. He is also a consultant and frequent presenter for Resolve, the patient support group for infertility. Luis A. Murrain, D.O.   A graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Murrain completed his internship at Genesys Regional Medical Center and his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Summa Health Systems - Akron City Hospital. After serving as chief resident, he went on to further his training by completing a fellowship in Reproductive Genetics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York. He has received extensive training in the genetics of infertility as well as In-Vitro Fertilization, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis. He currently holds faculty positions at both Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the American College of Medical Genetics, and the American Society of Human Genetics. Laboratory Staff Jeff Robinette, B.S., M.B.A.   Jeff received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Washington. Under the tutelage of some of the pioneers in Pacific Northwest infertility research from the U.W. and Oregon Health Sciences University, Jeff became renowned in the reproductive laboratory community for his technical mastery of micromanipulation, embryology and andrology. GYFT was fortunate to convince Jeff to come join his father’s practice in 1994, acquiring him from a successful Bellevue infertility practice that he had helped establish. As a member of the assisted reproductive technologies northwest group and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jeff communicates regularly with his professional contacts across the country to keep abreast of new technologies, exchange information, and continuously seek opportunities to learn. Jeff's experience, education and unwavering desire to be the best at what he does ensures our patients the highest quality laboratory services available anywhere.   Penny Cerdena   Penny received her bachelor of science degree from the Mapua Institute of Technology in her native Manila, Philippines after which she was a chemistry instructor at MLQ University for 5 years. Her family relocated to the Seattle area where she became a research technologist at the University of Washington Reproductive Genetics Laboratory for 7 years.  This was followed by 4 years as the laboratory manager of the Swedish Medical Center IVF/Andrology Lab before coming to the GYFT Clinic as manager of Reproductive Assays Lab more than 20 years ago. As one of the senior members of our staff, Penny’s experience in all facets of the reproductive sciences is unparalleled.   Nursing Staff   Nursing staff members at GYFT Clinic bring years of gynecology, obstetrics, and infertility nursing experience to our practice. This dynamic team includes several members certified as specialists in reproductive endocrinology and infertility nursing; our patient care coordinators are: Bette, Terri, Charlene, Julie, Tina and Lisa.   Clinic nurses take an active part in coordinating your care as prescribed by your GYFT Physician, including administering testing and treatment. Nurses provide learning opportunities related to your care, perform assessment, planning, and implementing of treatment, as well as evaluating your progress. Current academic knowledge, continuing education and experience enable our nurses to take an expanded and vital role in the GYFT Fertility Practice. Office Staff