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Patricia Mendell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Diplomat. She is the facilitator of the AFA Ovum Donor Seminar Series. Patricia has served as Co-Chair of the AFA since 2006. She is a member of the AFA Mental Health Advisory Board. Patricia is co-author of the fact sheet for AFA on “Talking to Children about Ovum Donation” reissued in 2009. In 2003 Patricia was a recipient of the AFA Family Building Award and is a founding board member of the organization.

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Patricia has written and spoken extensively on numerous topics regarding fertility, third party reproduction and disclosure, parenting after fertility, multi-fetal reduction, and pregnancy loss and adoption. As an infertility and pregnancy loss survivor, she is well aware of the impact decision making choices on people’s lives. In her role as therapist and consumer advocate, she gives those seeking her help both practical and therapeutic advice on how to cope better with stress, resolve marital tensions and explore and select solutions to their family building dilemmas.

Patricia holds a BA from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and an M.S. from Columbia University School of Social Work. She is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s Mental Health Professional Group and a MHPG mentor.  Patricia is married and is the proud mother of two sons David and Michael Singer. She and her husband have practices in New York City and reside in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

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Paul C. Lin, MD brings to Seattle Reproductive Medicine a unique expertise in reproductive surgery. His extensive surgical background combined with board certification in both OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility have garnered Dr. Lin recognition by his peers and patients alike, particularly for experience with laparoscopic fibroid removal, surgical management of endometriosis, and tubal repair surgery. In addition to his surgery focus, he specializes in IVF in women with fibroid and/or endometriosis and uterine anomalies. He is the only fertility subspecialist in the state that performs robotically-assisted laparoscopic surgery.

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Prior to becoming a founding partner of Seattle Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Lin served at the University of Washington Fertility and Endocrine Center. During his subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine, he conducted research in the role of fibroids and endometriosis in relation to infertility, the effect of infections on IVF outcome, reproductive impact of uterine anomalies and optimal uterine evaluation for infertile couples.

Dr. Lin is an award recipient, having earned the 2nd Prize Video Award for "Transvaginal Ultrasound-Guided Embyro Transfer", presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in 2002. Paul Lin, MD has also received accolades as Outstanding Teaching Fellow from the University of Louisville Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, awarded "Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedure" by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and Outstanding Resident Surgeon by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He was also recognized as Seattle Top Docs in 2011.

He is a graduate of Albany Medical College, completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts University Baystate Medical Center, followed by his REI Fellowship from University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Biography

Paul C. Lin, MD brings to Seattle Reproductive Medicine a unique expertise in reproductive surgery. His extensive surgical background combined with board certification in both OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility have garnered Dr. Lin recognition by his peers and patients alike, particularly for experience with laparoscopic fibroid removal, surgical management of endometriosis, and tubal repair surgery. In addition to his surgery focus, he specializes in IVF in women with fibroid and/or endometriosis and uterine anomalies. He is the only fertility subspecialist in the state that performs robotically-assisted laparoscopic surgery.

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Prior to becoming a founding partner of Seattle Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Lin served at the University of Washington Fertility and Endocrine Center. During his subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine, he conducted research in the role of fibroids and endometriosis in relation to infertility, the effect of infections on IVF outcome, reproductive impact of uterine anomalies and optimal uterine evaluation for infertile couples.

Dr. Lin is an award recipient, having earned the 2nd Prize Video Award for "Transvaginal Ultrasound-Guided Embyro Transfer", presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in 2002. Paul Lin, MD has also received accolades as Outstanding Teaching Fellow from the University of Louisville Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, awarded "Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedure" by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and Outstanding Resident Surgeon by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He was also recognized as Seattle Top Docs in 2011.

He is a graduate of Albany Medical College, completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts University Baystate Medical Center, followed by his REI Fellowship from University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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Paul S. Dudley, MD brings a special interest and developing expertise in the treatment of complex and challenging infertility cases. Accordingly, his practice specialties include PCOS, exercise-induced amenorrhea, premature ovarian failure, and fertility preservation for cancer patients.

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Currently, Dr. Dudley is leading Seattle Reproductive Medicine's research that looks at new and innovative ovulation stimulation protocols, to assist women with diminished ovarian reserve and those who have responded poorly to IVF medications. Board-certified in OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Dr. Dudley's additional research interests include the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS; cumulus granulosa cell gene expression in patients using ICSI with IVF; and outcome-oriented IVF research.

Dr. Dudley approaches patient care with a dedication toward reducing the typical anxiety that is often a part of the infertility experience. He believes available and open communication with patients throughout their treatment journey can be a key factor in successful outcomes. He has been honored with Organon Pharmaceutical's Award for Outstanding Research in Women's Health, a recipient of the National Science Foundation's Research Internship, and numerous awards for Exceptional Performance on CREOG OB/GYN In-service Exams.

Prior to joining Seattle Reproductive Medicine, Paul Dudley, MD served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ob/Gyn at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he also completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Prior to his training in Houston, Dr. Dudley received a B.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology, followed by a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine.

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Paul S. Dudley, MD brings a special interest and developing expertise in the treatment of complex and challenging infertility cases. Accordingly, his practice specialties include PCOS, exercise-induced amenorrhea, premature ovarian failure, and fertility preservation for cancer patients.

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Currently, Dr. Dudley is leading Seattle Reproductive Medicine's research that looks at new and innovative ovulation stimulation protocols, to assist women with diminished ovarian reserve and those who have responded poorly to IVF medications. Board-certified in OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Dr. Dudley's additional research interests include the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS; cumulus granulosa cell gene expression in patients using ICSI with IVF; and outcome-oriented IVF research.

Dr. Dudley approaches patient care with a dedication toward reducing the typical anxiety that is often a part of the infertility experience. He believes available and open communication with patients throughout their treatment journey can be a key factor in successful outcomes. He has been honored with Organon Pharmaceutical's Award for Outstanding Research in Women's Health, a recipient of the National Science Foundation's Research Internship, and numerous awards for Exceptional Performance on CREOG OB/GYN In-service Exams.

Prior to joining Seattle Reproductive Medicine, Paul Dudley, MD served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ob/Gyn at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he also completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Prior to his training in Houston, Dr. Dudley received a B.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology, followed by a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine.