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We believe all individuals should be given the best opportunity to create a family. Starting a family is one of the most meaningful and personal journeys any of us can take, and for many, it’s also one of the most challenging. We founded pacific northwest fertility in 2005, with the goal of creating the premier fertility clinic in the northwest and delivering truly personalized care to every pat...
We believe all individuals should be given the best opportunity to create a family. Starting a family is one of the most meaningful and personal journeys any of us can take, and for many, it’s also one of the most challenging. We founded pacific northwest fertility in 2005, with the goal of creating the premier fertility clinic in the northwest and delivering truly personalized care to every patient and every family we serve.
This work is so much more than a job for us. We are committed to our patients’ wellbeing and making certain that each one is treated as the unique individual that they are. We promise to be genuine and transparent, and we will bring an honest optimism each time we meet you. We’re proud of our success rates, but what drives us is the individual success of each patient that we have the pleasure of working with.
We get to see dreams come true every day, and not one of us takes that for granted. Having state-of-the-art technologies and the most advanced treatment options at our fingertips leads to success for our patients, but we know that feeling truly seen and truly cared for can make all the difference in your experience. Nothing can replace genuine, kind, smart people. not the best science. not the most expensive technologies. that’s why each of us chooses to work here.
We are PNWF All of our physicians are board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and they are supported by a team of experienced and compassionate professionals who are dedicated to helping and caring for you at every step on your path to parenthood.
Surrogate perspective: I did 2 rounds of IVF for a family before I had to call it. My experience was traumatizing. It took about 6 months before I could talk about it without crying, some things I'm not gonna share on a public form. Ultimately my body became a product and a vessel I was no longer a patient or a person. They dismissed an allergic reaction to a medication. Threaten to drop me if I couldn't make a pre schedule appt they made without my permission. Doctors often felt cold. I remember calling friend towards the end because a doctor asked me how I was and was being kind towards me- it felt like such an anomaly. The doctors invited the intended parents to be in the room during the transfer without my consent. There's so much that I am not comfortable putting on a public form but after I was hysterically crying during the transfer- I had to quit and unfortunately at the expense of the family. Had the clinic been intentional and focused on providing me the patient care and not just providing a service for the intended family- I would've went the third round of IVF for the family. The family took a big financial hit and I am still emotionally recovering.
TL:DR DO NOT CHOOSE THIS INSTITUTION UNLESS YOU HAVE A LOT OF YEARS AND MONEY TO WASTE. I should have read the Google review before I work with them. But they are the first one that referred by my primary doctor. With the strange American medical system, it's not trivial to get a referral. So I decided to be a patient of PNWF. It turns out this is a nightmare. After I received the referral, I registered as their patient. I filled up a lot of forms and signed a lot of waivers and finally I could start to make an appointment. I was told the earliest available appointment is in 3 months. At that time, I was pretty early on my schedule. So I just made the appointment without thinking too much. The first incident happened 2 months after I made the appointment. They just cancelled my appointment. They called me to notify the cancellation and told me to call them to re-schedule. Sure, things happens. I understand. So I try to call them back and re-schedule the appointment. I called them multiple times over a few days. No matter when I call I them, 10am in the morning or 2pm in the afternoon. It's always a voice mail telling me I am calling them out of their office hour. Ironically, they will call me back in a little bit and ask me to call them again. I work full time and have a lot of back to back meetings. So I couldn't pick up the phone call during the meetings. After go back and forth for a 3 or 4 times. I have to write them an email to tell them stop calling me and I prefer to communicate through email. Finally, they scheduled the first appointment for me again, and it's a month later than the original appointment. So after a long waiting time, I finally could talk to the doctor Zhou. After I told her all about my concerns and our life plans and my special conditions. I was told they could do nothing unless we have been try to conceive for over a year. I understand that doctor has some practice guidance they need to follow. So she ordered some blood tests for me. I have very decent insurance and based on the PDF booklet they attached to the email, the price doesn't look crazy. So I agreed on all the tests (it turns out to be another nightmare later). When the test results came out, Dr. Zhou said I am on the PCOS spectrum but they won't do anything for the first year. So I trusted her and start to prepare for pregnancy. I do my LH tests everyday, we try not to miss any windows. For the first few months, it feels new and fun to me. But after a few disappointing cycles. This start to become very frustrating. After three cycles of monitoring, I contact Dr. Zhou's team and give them a detailed list of my records. They just say keep recording and let us know. I was a little bit unhappy at that point, because I don't know what is the point to let them know about this. Clearly, they won't do anything. However they did say I have to waste a year of my life before I can get help. So what else can I do. I keep doing my LH test for another cycle, let them know what happened. So they ended up scheduled anohter Zoom meeting for me again. (At this point, we have wasted 6 months already, not including the three months to wait for the first appointment.) Meeting went ok, Dr. Zhou issued Letrozole for me. But when I ask for Ultra sound monitoring same time when I start the pill. She suggested me try the pill for another 3 months first. I have to ask her for a HSG check. She agreed on HSG. The last straw that breaks all the trust is when I received a $15,000 bill from genetic testing lab. It turns out this lab is not in network with my insurance. And because this is the test that I requested. So it's optional but not required. So I have to pay out of my pocket. Because this is not in net work, so my out of pocket limit doesn't apply for it. So at this point, I got a bill of $15,000, I didn't get any help from them besides a few blood tests and one ultrasound check at the beginning. I wasted 9 months of my life. After all of this, I finally look at the Google review and found another patient has similar experiences as I did.
Their marketing and administrative staff are completely uneducated on the basics of egg retrieval and egg freezing. Lack of attention to detail; lack of communication skills; inability to answer questions and simply referring from one person to the next or sending along a link in response to a question specific to my treatment...all are unacceptable and makes clear that the hiring process needs a major overhaul. Alysha and Molly have certainly turned away several potential clients to this fertility clinic.
Originally from Bellevue, WA, Dr. Lamb joined Pacific NW Fertility after serving as faculty in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UCSF in San Francisco, where she also completed her fellowship training. As a former Fulbright scholar, she spent time in Harare, Zimbabwe studying women’s reproductive health. She recently authored her first book, The Fertility Experts’ Guide to Egg Freezing: Everything you Need to Know About Putting Your Fertility on Ice, and she heads PNWF’s Center for Fertility Preservation. Dr. Lamb has published over 50 peer-reviewed research articles, and given numerous scientific talks and presentations, both nationally and internationally. She recently served as President of Seattle Gynecologic Society, and is currently serving on the boards of Creating a Family, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, Modern Fertility, and ASRM’s Patient Education Committee. Dr. Lamb is committed to combining state of the art technology and exceptional patient care to help patients meet their family building goals. And she is proud to have helped thousands of patients build their families. Dr Lamb, along with her husband and kids enjoys hiking, wake surfing, cycling, skiing, and backpacking.
Dr. Shahine completed her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University where she served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, contributed several research publications in fertility and recurrent miscarriage, and trained in one of the few Centers for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss in the United States. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California in San Francisco where she received awards for teaching and the faculty award for outstanding research in women’s health. Whether it’s through research, writing, or an active social media presence, Dr. Shahine is dedicated to teaching, advocating for patient care, and shattering stigma around fertility and miscarriage. As a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington, Dr. Shahine continues to teach the next generation of women’s health providers and contribute to the field with research. Current and past positions include President of the Early Pregnancy Special Interest Group of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Founder of the Social Media Special Interest Group at American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Board Member of the Seattle Gynecology Society. An accomplished author, she has published over 50 peer-reviewed research projects, numerous articles, and several books including Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care. Dr. Shahine lives in Seattle with her husband and children and enjoys travel, skiing, camping, great food and time spent with friends and family.
Dr. Broughton completed her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Washington University in St. Louis in 2018 and returned home to the Pacific Northwest to join the PNWF family. In fellowship she helped to run an interdisciplinary clinic for patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and she maintains a passion for helping patients manage this chronic condition. Her research in fellowship focused on the effect of Zika virus on the ovary, for which she was awarded the prize paper by the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. She is a current Board Member of the Seattle Gynecology Society, and a member of the LGBTQIA+ special interest group in the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. She feels lucky to participate in resident training and education for both Ob/Gyn and Family Medicine residents in Seattle. Dr. Broughton has dedicated herself to helping members of the LGBTQIA+ community build their families. In 2018 she published one of the few existing research papers on the outcomes of transgender persons undergoing IVF. With the legalization of compensated surrogacy in Washington State, she is thrilled to be able to help more male couples pursue parenthood and represents PNWF at the Men Having Babies conference annually. Dr. Broughton is from Bremerton and is a proud Washington native. She left the state to pursue medical school at Brown University and complete her residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. She is a huge Seahawks fan and a proud Oregon Duck fan in a world of Huskies! She loves exploring Northwest wine country and spending time with her family, including three young nephews.
After attending medical school at the University of Washington, she completed both her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital. During her time at Magee, she received extensive training in both basic and complex infertility evaluation and management, in vitro fertilization, complex hysteroscopy, and medical ethics. Dr. Rothenberg is passionate about fertility preservation, as well as providing compassionate and comprehensive LGBTQIA+ fertility care. Much of her research has focused on fertility preservation for transgender patients prior to transition, with publications in the New England Journal of Medicine and Pediatrics. She grew up in Eastern Washington, attending high school in Richland, WA, after which she graduated from the University of Idaho. Dr. Rothenberg and her spouse met while in medical school. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, travel, cooking, floral arrangement and photography (her mini doodles, Brooks and Sage, are the most frequent subjects).
Dr. Zhou is originally from Seattle, WA and she is thrilled to return home to practice in the Pacific Northwest after spending time across the US. She completed her undergraduate degree in East Asian Studies at Barnard College, and furthered her interest in medicine and public health by working at a community health center in the heart of New York City after graduation. She then returned to Seattle to attend medical school at the University of Washington, followed by residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago, where she served as the administrative chief resident in her final year. She completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California San Francisco. Her research interests as a fellow included ovarian aging, polycystic ovary syndrome, and psychosocial factors impacting infertility. During this time, she also obtained advanced training in clinical research, participated in advocacy for infertility patients and was honored as an outstanding teacher to the residents. Outside of work, Dr. Zhou enjoys spending time with her family and friends, visiting national parks, and following the latest food trends.
Dr. Massie is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her subspecialty training in reproductive medicine at Stanford University Medical Center. She is particularly passionate about the unique fertility challenges that face military families. Her OBGYN career started at Keesler military base in Mississippi, and she served as an infertility specialist for the United States Air Force for 14 years. In addition to her experiences in the military, Dr. Massie is an expert in third party reproduction and treasures her work with families of all shapes and sizes. Dr. Massie understands that family-building is one of the most intimate parts of a person’s life. She believes in a personalized and holistic approach to patient care, focused on the needs of each individual as they navigate the complexities of reproductive medicine. Dr. Massie is continually inspired by the courage and strength her patients demonstrate and she considers it a great privilege to be part of this journey. She believes that successful outcomes result from the synergy between an exceptional care team and a patient that feels fully supported and engaged in the process.
Dr. Cottrell received her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan, where she graduated with high honors and thesis distinction. She received her medical degree from University of Toledo’s College of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Toledo’s Medical Center and Toledo Hospital. Dr. Cottrell completed her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Emory University School of Medicine. She comes to Pacific Northwest Fertility from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she was a reproductive endocrinologist at IVF Michigan and Ohio Fertility Centers and a core faculty member at Trinity St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor. She has been recognized for her contributions as a clinician and scholar, and was a recipient of the Daniel G. McMurtrie MD Award and the Philip S. Willis Award, as well as a Gates Millennium Scholar. Dr. Cottrell is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of every single patient and knows that truly exceptional fertility care comes from combining clinical excellence with deep compassion not just for patients’ medical experience, but their human experience.
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