Laboratory director
Carlos A. Guerrero, Ph.D., HCLD, ELD
Dr. Carlos Guerrero is an internationally recognized embryologist, laboratory director, and reproductive scientist with more than two decades of experience in assisted reproductive technologies.
Originally from Colombia and a graduate of Louisiana State University, Dr. Guerrero earned his Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology with an emphasis in embryology.
Dr. Guerrero is board certified in Human Clinical Embryology and Andrology and holds High-Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD), Embryology Laboratory Director (ELD), and Consultant Clinical Embryologist (CC) certifications through the American Board of Bioanalysis. He has served as laboratory director for multiple leading fertility centers and is widely recognized for building and leading high-performing IVF laboratories focused on clinical excellence, innovation, patient outcomes, and quality systems.
Throughout his career, Dr. Guerrero has overseen all aspects of embryology, andrology, and endocrine laboratory operations, including quality assurance, quality control, laboratory design, staff development, competency assessment, and implementation of advanced reproductive technologies. His expertise includes in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo biopsy, embryo transfer, embryo culture, sperm preparation, fertility preservation, egg freezing, embryo vitrification, time-lapse embryo culture, and AI-assisted embryo assessment technologies.
Dr. Guerrero has been an early advocate for modern vitrification practices and optimized laboratory protocols designed to improve efficiency while maintaining exceptional clinical outcomes. His work has focused heavily on embryo development, embryo selection, cryopreservation systems, laboratory performance metrics, and male infertility. He is also actively involved in evaluating emerging technologies in reproductive medicine, including artificial intelligence applications and advanced cryostorage systems.
In addition to his clinical leadership roles, Dr. Guerrero is a frequent national and international speaker and educator. He has presented at major reproductive medicine conferences, contributed to scientific publications and research initiatives, and remains actively involved in advancing best practices within the IVF field. He also serves in leadership and advisory roles within the reproductive medicine community and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of embryologists.
Dr. Guerrero is fluent in both English and Spanish and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Society for Reproductive Biologists and Technologists, the American Association of Bioanalysts, and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.
Embryologist
Amber Brewer, M.S., T.S. (ABB)
Amber Brewer is the Senior Embryologist and Laboratory Supervisor at Arizona Reproductive Medicine Specialists. She received her Master of Science (M.S.) degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Clinical Embryology and Andrology and her Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University. She is also certified as a Technical Supervisor (T.S.) from the American Board of Bioanalysis.
As the senior embryologist, Amber supervises all functions and procedures in the Embryology, Andrology and Endocrine laboratories at ARMS. Her clinical interests and experience include embryo culture, trophectoderm embryo biopsy, ICSI and vitrification of oocytes and embryos.
Honored by Donor Egg Bank (DEB) USA as a top embryologist. Amber has received the 1st or 2nd place award in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.
Embryologist
Chelsea Tanner, M.S., T.S.
Chelsea is a senior embryologist at Arizona Reproductive Medicine Specialists. She received her bachelor’s (B.S.) and master’s (M.S.) from the University of Arizona and is a certified Technical Supervisor (T.S.) in both embryology and andrology. Chelsea has over 10 years of experience in the IVF lab and strives to maintain a high level of scientific and technical expertise.
Chelsea is an Arizona native with a profound love for the natural world. When not in the lab, she can be found exploring the great outdoors, engaging in various creative pursuits, and spending time with her family and friends.
Andrologist
Rylee Anderson
Rylee Anderson is a full-time andrologist at Arizona Reproductive Medicine Specialists. She received her Associate of Science and has worked in blood testing labs for over 10 years, specifically in a fertility lab for seven years.
After seeing her sister struggle with fertility, it opened her eyes to the complexities of reproductive health and the hardships that often come with it. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Rylee finds joy in helping same sex couples start their families.
She is childless by choice and she chooses to spread love in the world by helping couples start their beautiful families. She spends her time outside of work being a loving mama to five beautiful fur children: three dogs and two cats.
IVF Nurse Coordinator
Ching-Mei Lin, MSN
Ching-Mei Lin is the IVF nurse coordinator at Arizona Reproductive Medicine Specialists. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Northern Colorado. Ching-Mei completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Taipei Medical University.
As the IVF nurse coordinator, Ching-Mei provides patients with medication injection instructions, performs intrauterine inseminations, coordinates egg retrieval and embryo transfer appointments, and provides post-retrieval patient care in our recovery room.
Ching-Mei is trilingual, speaking English, Chinese/Mandarin and Taiwanese. She can translate for our Mandarin and Taiwanese speaking patients. Ching-Mei’s background in nursing education and IVF experience enable her to effectively care for all patients utilizing IVF.
資深試管嬰兒護理師
林靜美,護理碩士(MSN)
林靜美是Arizona Reproductive Medicine Specialists (ARMS) 的試管嬰兒護理協調員，畢業於北科羅拉多大學並取得護理碩士學位 (MSN)。在來到美國前，林靜美在台北醫學大學取得護理學士學位。
作為資深試管嬰兒護理協調員，林靜美為患者提供藥物注射指導、在取卵和胚胎移植週期中進行多方協調與療程安排、進行宮腔內人工授精、以及在恢復室內為取卵後的患者提供護理。
林靜美精通英語、中文/普通話和台語三種語言。她可以為講中文和台語的病患提供翻譯服務。林靜美的護理教育背景和資深的試管嬰兒經驗使她能夠有效地照護所有使用生育治療的患者。
Locations:
1701 E. Thomas Road
Building 1, Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85016
2730 S. Val Vista Drive
Building 5, Suite 128
Gilbert, AZ 85295