Tamara Tobias
Passionate about reproductive medicine both on a professional and personal level, Tamara Tobias is an active leader in the Fertility Community and a published author. She is an ally and advocate for her patients as they go through their infertility treatment.
Biography
Tamara Tobias is a Nurse Practitioner Supervisor at Seattle Reproductive Medicine, where her passion for reproductive medicine is deeply rooted in both her professional expertise and personal experience. Having faced nine years of infertility herself, she brings a unique perspective and profound empathy to her work, enabling her to connect with patients on a personal level as they navigate the emotional challenges of their fertility journeys.
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Education
Tamara earned her Nursing degree from the College of St. Benedict in Minnesota, followed by Nurse Practitioner training at Harbor-UCLA and a Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach. Since 1997, she has dedicated her career to providing exceptional care to infertile couples.
Awards
- 2020, 2021 & 2022: Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top Doctors
- 2014 & 2017: Seattle Magazine’s Top Nurse Practitioners
Tamara joined SRM in 2004 during its initial launch, where she played a pivotal role in developing the clinic’s third-party programs, policies, procedures, and patient education materials. Her contributions to the field include:
- Past President of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS)
- Recipient of the ASRM Service Milestone Award for 15 years of leadership
- Recipient of the ASRM STAR Award for presentations at nine ASRM Annual Meetings
- Co-chair of The Donor Egg Meeting and StartART Congress Meeting
- Founding member and past Chair of the Advanced Practice Provider Professional Group within ASRM
- Past Chair of the Nurses’ Professional Group within ASRM
- Executive Council member of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART)
- Invited speaker at numerous ASRM annual meetings and other professional conferences
- Published articles in nursing newsletters and journals
- Founding member of the Seattle Tacoma Area Reproductive Society (STARS)
- SRM’s 2014 Employee of the Year
- Author of Fertility Walk and Bella’s Family Tree
Personal
Tamara sees patients at the Bellevue location and cherishes her time spent outdoors. She enjoys hiking in the woods and gardening, reflecting her commitment to both personal well-being and the natural world.
Tamara's combination of professional expertise and personal insight makes her a compassionate advocate for her patients, helping them navigate their paths to parenthood with understanding and support.