CRE Staff

 

Jonathan Van Blerkom, Ph.D.
Laboratory Director

Dr. Van Blerkom performed Colorado’s first successful in vitro fertilization procedure in 1982. A professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology at the University of Colorado in Boulder, he is recognized throughout the world as a preeminent expert on egg and sperm physiology. He has lectured extensively throughout North America, Europe and Australia. He also serves on the editorial board of several international publications and has written numerous articles and books. Soon after Dr. Van Blerkom started his IVF lab, U.S. News and World Report listed Dr. Van Blerkom’s IVF lab among the nation’s top 10 laboratories dealing with advanced reproductive technologies.

Melinda E. Cole, RN
Registered Nurse

Having conceived a son through in vitro fertilization, Melinda can personally relate to what you, her patients, are experiencing. During her nursing studies, Melinda completed a special course in reproductive endocrinology. At CRE, her duties include being involved in clinical patient care, assisting with advanced reproductive procedures, teaching and developing new treatment plans. Melinda studied at the University of Maryland and completed her nursing training at Front Range Community College.

Lori Lindbom
Practice Manager

Lori has been the Practice Manager of Colorado Reproductive Endocrinology for over 6 years and has extensive education and experience in medical practice management, insurance matters, and billing for over 20 years. Lori takes responsibility for assuring that the individual patients go through their particular medical process with few, if any, disruptions that can be caused by failing to properly plan for payment and insurance issues. Lori is the patients’ primary contact for any questions and problems relating to payments, insurance coverage, and billing. She strives to make the financial aspect of reproductive technologies as worry-free and easy on the patients as possible, and to provide needed support and strategies for our patients so they can focus on their medical treatments and opportunities.

Meagan Shane
Medical Assistant

Meagan graduated in medial assisting from Parks College in 2002, then started her career here at Colorado Reproductive Endocrinology. She is very accomplished and enjoys helping couples.