Staff

The staff at the Gyft Clinic is here to help you realize your dream of having a child. The members of our staff are friendly, caring and highly trained. Most importantly, they understand how important your dream of having a child is, and make it their reponsibility to take a personal stake in your treatment. Our patients quickly realize that this philosophy of care is what separates us from other clinics. Our staff is just small enough that you will see the same people each time you visit, providing valuable continuity of care and helping create those personal relationships that can be so important in something as emotionally taxing as trying to get pregnant. Read below to learn more about the staff of GYFT Clinic.

Physician Staff

R.Z. Mc Lees, M.D.

Following graduation from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Mc Lees completed his internship at Madigan Army Medical Center. This was 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's always taken a special interest in Gynecology and Infertility. He's completed advanced training in In-Vitro Fertilization and Reproductive Endocrinology. Drs. Mc Lees and Robinette established the GYFT Clinic in 1986. They're emphasis was on providing "all-inclusive gynecology and infertility services".

Dr. Mc Lees has been Executive Director since the beginning. He served as the Director of Fertility Services for Puget Sound Hospital for 14 years before we moved to Tacoma. He is a member of the American Fertility Society and the Royal Society of Medicine.

Luis A. Murrain, D.O.

Dr. Murrain is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at Genesys Regional Medical Center. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Summa Health Systems, Akron City Hospital. After serving as Chief Resident, he received more training by completing a fellowship in Reproductive Genetics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

Dr. Murrain has received extensive training in the genetics of infertility. He's also received training in In-Vitro Fertilization, Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis. He currently holds faculty positions at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Murrain also holds prestigious memberships.

• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American Society of Reproductive Medicine
• American College of Medical Genetics
• 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. He has worked with some of the pioneers in Pacific Northwest infertility research from the U.W. and Oregon Health Sciences University. With their help, Jeff became renowned in the reproductive laboratory community for his technical mastery of micromanipulation, embryology and andrology.

The GYFT Clinic convinced Jeff to join his father's practice in 1994, where he was acquired from a successful Bellevue infertility practice he helped establish. He's a member of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies Northwest Group and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

As a member, Jeff communicates regularly with his professional contacts across the country. He stays up to date on new technologies, exchanges information, and continuously seeks opportunities to learn. He has an unwavering desire to be the best at what he does. This ensures our clients are getting the highest quality laboratory services available. With more than 20 years of experience in embryology, Jeff provides the expertise that all patients should demand in the creation and care of something as precious as human embryos.

Nursing Staff

Nursing staff members at the GYFT Clinic bring years of gynecology, obstetrics, and infertility nursing experience. Our dynamic team includes several members certified as specialists in reproductive endocrinology and infertility nursing. Our Patient Care Coordinators are: Bette, Charlene, Tina, Mary, Erica and Stephanie.

Clinic nurses take an active part in coordinating your care as prescribed by your GYFT Clinic doctor. Your Gyft Clinic nurse is a specialist in administering testing and treatment. Our nurses provide learning opportunities related to your care, perform assessments, planning, and implementing of treatment. The Gyft Clinic nursing staff has the experience and education to care for your needs.

Office Staff

When you visit a medical clinic, you may not know what to expect. Our experienced office staff will guide you through your visits with GYFT.  They'll let you know what to expect on your first visit, make you aware of any paperwork you will need to complete and assist you with insurance information. They strive to provide friendly and professional assistance so all of our patients feel welcome and comfortable throughout their visit.

Our entire staff is looking forward to meeting you!

Contact the Gyft Clinic for affordable fertility and gynecology services. Schedule an appointment at 253-777-1964.