Professional and organized. I wish she had expressed to me the urgency of going ahead with eggs freezing, because I ended up waiting a year and a half. Ratings of 1 mean it was difficult to schedule appointments with this clinic. There are not many doctors that call patients daily after retrieval and put patient health and safety above all else (including doing all she can to eliminate chances for OHSS). 5. This is just one example of how the nursing staff was not always able to adequately serve patients. Trust his judgment and take notes if youre one that needs to know all the details! So gentle and caring. Otherwise, I have had very standard medicated IUIs. I was annoyed when I began discussing IVF and was referred to the "financial advisor." The billing/financial department is a mess. See Coral-IVF in the news: CBS News Topics Obstetrics-Gynecology, Fertility $700, but already reach my coverage of 10K. Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia Fertility Associates. She never sugar-coated anything, but she handled all bad news with respect and compassion. Dr. Forman is awesome. They are efficient in seeing all patients, particularly during routine blood tests and sonograms. Although health insurance may cover the cost of the fertility treatments, like IUI . Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent billing department. She spoke quickly and assumed we understood the process even though we were very new in our infertility journey. She is experienced w thatI was frustrated recently when i did a mock cycle for an ERA and they [Columbia Fertility Associates] knew i did a trigger shot but still made me do an hcg test which came back positive.they said i was pregnant and cancelled my ERA. Medicated IUIs were $1,500. The process is stressful enough, but the office sent billing to the wrong insurer multiple times compromising our PHI and delaying intervention, had my name wrong on a chart, forgot to order tests for my husband so he had to miss more work to come back, and had overall poor communication, excepting the phlebotomist. Columbia Fertility Associates honors our military. Dr. Sacks takes his time to explain answers to all of my questions. Ask this reviewer a question about their experience with Rafat Abbasi at Columbia Fertility Associates. There are 2 women in particular I try to avoid at all cost. Monitoring is done between 7:30-9:30 and generally I found it to be pretty efficient. She communicates via email about test results, and is very prompt and clearOne concern has been that each time I've had sperm shipped/stored there, for any length of time, they try to charge me for a year's worth of storage fees. We tried for another 3 cycles and I achieved pregnancy, but I miscarried at about 6 weeks. I was shocked at how much of my treatments were covered by my insurance. That didn't seem like advising. When another fertility doctor would not treat me due to my weight, Dr. Sarhan was agreeable to treatment as long as I knew the risks. The nurses staff are mostly wonderful. SGF is home to more than 8,500 babies born from donor eggs, and is among only a few centers that recruits, selects, and prescreens (medically, psychologically, and genetically) its own ready-to-cycle egg donors prior to making them available on the donor registry. She did not sugar-coat anything. As mentioned before, the nursing team could be more professional and better trained. and a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at Columbia University Fertility Center in New York . She said. Therefore, I completely trusted her to recommend the right things and to know all the potentials for success and failure. All things considered, from health care visits to medications, the cost of IVF in America is usually between $15,000 and $30,000 as of 2023, according to Forbes. Due to insurance/money issues we took a break. The office is beautiful. Attention to detail is on a 1 - 10 scale, and is scored based on the rate, and severity, of errors committed by the clinic according to the patients. She has been a great resource over the course of our treatments. The IVF costs were about $4000 (including all medications, monitoring, and genetic testing.) After following up myself, I would find out there was no action done. I have to ask every time!! The whole process took about five minutes. Although sometimes I feel that I had to remind her about the meds I was taking, and when I asked medical-related questions she always had to get back to the doctor. The admins can be rude in person and over the phone. He's always done our exams; our procedures; and been responsive to our emails/calls. I then switched clinics for a better price. That was a long (12 days maybe) and not very successful cycle. My health insurance covered fertility medications and monitoring until I started doing IUI. They are incredibly accessible via email and will take a variety of "hard" patients that other clinics might deny to keep their stats higher. It really never came up after I explained why I was there in the beginning. She is personable and friendly and continues to give me hope to achieve my goal. The nursing staff [at Columbia Fertility Assoc-DC] was very hit or miss. I interpreted that to mean that my numbers might be the same in 6 months. She recommended against fresh transfer due to the endometriosis. He's very chatty and personable, which helped put me at ease during a number of procedures. Dr. Abbasi is open to mutliple embryo transfer but definitely prefers to do a single embryo transfer with a PGS tested embryo. It never happened. Like most fertility doctors, he's not overly emotional or super outwardly compassionate, but I always felt like he cared (he wasn't harsh) and also like he was telling me how it is (not sugar coating). You will see your doctor often and they will likely do all of your major procedures. The nurses at the DC clinic were not as compassionate. Bring all your medical records with you to your consultation - we went over them in detail and it was very helpful I had them all well organized in a binder. She knew more about my coverage than the people on the help line at the insurance company.I paid for the sperm and I paid for the defrosting and prep of the sperm. But new research has. Dragged feet and wanted us to pay for IUI when IVF would have had higher indication of success considering both parents age. This is the most recent data from the CDC. She did not sugar-coat anythingShe was compassionate. She answers questions and seems to know her stuff, She knows her stuff regarding reproductive immunology.. She was supportive of my decision to try and do it naturally, but was also supportive when I changed my mind. He never thinks for the best for the patient. Once I sent her an email she requested with the complete information of the meds I was given and she told me she didn't have time to look at emails. To date, all cycles have resulted in negative pregnancy tests. You will get a ton of face time with her. The monitoring hours system made t super efficient - I was in and out quickly. I did have some issue with the office/front desk staff in the beginning when getting started; the staff did not know I had already had an insurance check and was ok to do bloodwork and sono later in my cycle. Dr. Sarhan remembers me each time I see her and remembers my treatment plan. Then moved to IVF and egg retrieval followed by PGS/PGD. I found the most benefit from this during our consultations. First resulted in a miscarriage. We offer innovative and personalized fertility treatment from an interdisciplinary team of world-renowned physicians and support staff who provide extraordinary care, every step of . Very patient, quick to respond and genuinely cared. Come prepared with what you want to know, questions/concerns/etc. Even when they called to say the pregnancy test were negative they were very gentle. I would love if it was standard procedure to tell patients their test results each time on voicemail or email. On the plus side, scheduling was easy, and I almost never had to wait. Meds were mostly cover for this cycle and I payed approx. I also called the person back and left a voicemail. He was easy to talk to during visits and was present for every one of them, which made it a little easier to come in. One of the nurses in particular was not well informed and almost caused me to cancel a cycle unnecessarily. Ask this reviewer a question about their experience with Abbaa Sarhan at Columbia Fertility Associates. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Rafat Abbasi at Columbia Fertility Associates? The nurses and all the doctors that I had the experience of dealing with. He has answered all my questions and taken us through what feels like a logical progression of fertility testing and treatments. Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia Fertility Associates. Second round is a little lower to account for freezing cost already covered, about $7500. 399 reviews Operations 9.3 Scheduling 9.3 Billing Department 8.2 Nursing Team 9.2 LGBTQ+ Care 9.6 Attention to Detail 8.6 CDC Success Rates Annual Cycles 2,162 National Avg 738 This Clinic National Avg 00% 20% 40% 60% <35 35-37 38-40 >40 Available Resources Genetic counseling Acupuncture Mental health counseling Nutrition counseling Best Overall: CCRM Fertility. He addressed our concerns and had an easy and personable manner. Best Without Insurance: CNY Fertility. There were two instances where I had to write back and ask for exact numbers of blood work. I'm not sure if they are understaffed or not good at their jobs. He did a number of tests when I first started working with him to confirm I didn't have various fertility issues. It was positive because i did a trigger, I was frustrated recently when i did a mock cycle for an ERA and they [Columbia Fertility Associates] knew i did a trigger shot but still made me do an hcg test which came back positive.they said i was pregnant and cancelled my ERA. As I stated before, the office forgot to order a screening test for my husband on a panelwhich requires checking a box. It seems like this this clinic is severely under-resourced and mis-managed no matter how good their doctors are. I answered "YES, YOUR NURSE GAVE THEM TO ME ON APRIL 4 AND I HAVE TAKEN THESE PILLS FOR 16 DAYS"! Based on the calendar, I should take birth control pills until the next appointment with Dr. Rifka on April 25. I occasionally had miscommunication about scheduling of my appointments. Utilizing an easy, reproducible, and cost-effective test to measure ORP may provide a more targeted, reliable approach for administering antioxidant therapy while minimizing the risk of . I wish she had [Dr. Sarhan] expressed to me the urgency of going ahead with eggs freezing, because I ended up waiting a year and a halfI wish she had been more honest with me about how fertility works. Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Columbia Fertility Associates. Price on request In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) View details & Read reviews. Even when it seemed crowded, their system is optimized for quick visits to get you out the door. It has been a couple of years, so I don't remember all the details, but I can say that we started out conservatively, using Letrozole for stimulation. I told him that another doctor at this clinic (who left) introduced the egg freezing to me seven years ago while I was single and I told him I am married now and had a baby recently. He was always forthcoming with results and painted clear pictures of the obstacles to come. Mostly all the time he was open to listen to my concerns. There is not an online system where you can communicate with the doctor/nurses or get your lab results. The CDC cautions that it should not be used to compare doctors and clinics. We used the antagonist protocol for each freeze-all retrieval. For consultations, he will take all the time necessary. It caused a lot of additional stress to the process. As a teacher who had to be at work early, I'd have to get there even earlier to get to be first in line so I could get out of the door fast. The staff is wonderful. I also told him I wanted to preserve my fertility possibilities as my husband and I want more kids. Hes very responsive and always lets you know the possible outcomes. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Sometimes they were great -- there were one or two who were always helpful and trustworthy, but the weekend staff and the rest of the team seemed like they were completely overworked and under-resourced. However, given that Columbia Fertility has flexible morning hours, the office staff was able to fit me in without a problem. When my first FET failed, Dr. Abbasi decided to run more tests to figure out why I was having such a lack of success at my age (28) with good egg quality. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Preston Sacks at Columbia Fertility Associates? Ratings of 10 indicate that a clinic operated very well. I have successfully had those charges removed each time, but it's a pain to explain that I won't pay for a year's storage for a vial that has been there for 2 weeks Dr. Sacks is friendly and helpful. It took me three years to get pregnant and I felt more like he was following his standard playbook than thinking through what I really needed. Dr. Sacks is great, but the clinic is a disaster. For more information about CORAL-IVF or to inquire about fertility care at Columbia University Fertility Center, please call (646) 756-8282 or visit columbiafertility.org. She handled good news in a way that let me know she actually cared about me as a person. The University Hospital of Tokyo. When he saw my calendar, he asked "Have you already taken birth control pills"? If you have any questions at all, just email her or call her office. Not only is he brilliant, but kind and compassionate. He has answered all my questions and taken us through what feels like a logical progression of fertility testing and treatments. The staff is wonderful. That meant I had to max out two separate credit cards. I always tried to get there as early as possible so I wouldn't have to wait a long time. He never thinks for the best for the patient. I would highly recommend and trust her. We always talked about me during the visits which made me feel that she cared about me as a person, not just as a patient. He gave his opinion frankly, but was kind and supportive. Ask her as many questions as you need to in order to be prepared for your cycle. We used clomid and timed intercourse for 3 cycles. 4. How was your experience with Rafat Abbasi at Columbia Fertility Associates? Given the low cost IVF options and medical services, Colombia has become the most preferred IVF hub for most of the child seeking couples around. We're PREG, South Carolina's largest network of fertility centers. After that, Dr. Sarhan thought we should become more proactive, so we did a few rounds of IUI, still with Letrozole since that was providing enough eggs. I got confused and I asked him why I needed to start over again and he answered the two processes are completed different. My lining was better during my fresh cycles. Given my history of PCOS this seemed like an obvious choice and he was not especially receptive when I suggested it. As mentioned before, the nursing team [at Columbia] could be more professional and better trained. Heather is amazing--she's warm, positive, and always responsive. We began with unmedicated IUIs (3 chemical pregnancies, 3 negative tests) and progressed to IVF--for insurance coverage reasons--with low-dose medications (9 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized, 4 frozen embryos, eSET) which resulted in a chemical pregnancy. I do wish I could spend a bit more time with her, but I know she is a busy doctor with many patients. How was your experience with Eric Forman at Columbia Fertility Associates? He used lupron micro flare along with follistim and menopour. On several occasions I was told to expect a call back and did not receive one for days at a time. The doctor was great, but the clinic [Columbia Fertility Associates] was pretty bad. She just gave me a sheet telling me how much it would all cost and said I had to pay it all up front. The cost of sperm donation varies across the country, but a vial of sperm generally ranges from $400 to $2,000. Dr. Sacks was open to whichever we wanted and had an appropriate conversation with us about our options. I did outside monitoring and I often had issues getting my requisitions sent to the outside facility. (Maegan Teunissen) A single round of IVF can cost anywhere between $10,000 and $20,000, not including medications that can cost thousands of dollars. He treated my PCOS with metformin and later birth control pills.Dr. Sacks is extremely knowledgeable and is able to speak to current literature and studies clearly while taking your individual situation into account. One example: Before my egg retrieval, the nurse had trouble getting the IV started and I ended up passing out. When trying to conceive, I completed approximately 12 months of treatment with clomid while monitoring my cycles, Dr. Sacks recommending clomid for PCOS treatment. So we went with one. I found the most benefit from this during our consultations. Second cycle, Dr. Sacks didn't change my treatment (he said that he was happy with our response, so hopefully, we'd get a different batch of embryos) He is very easy to talk to and was very responsive to emails. I found the experience to be efficientI can get in and out in less than 30 minutes in the morning, before even going to work. Billing/financial counseling has been complicated - hard to get in touch with the financial counselor at my clinic [Columbia Fertility Associates], and I didn't get a fee sheet, errors in describing of fees, double-billing for the same service. When she left, I didn't really get to know anyone else as they were each only there for a few months. For both IVF cycles, she transferred two embryos. 6. Best Patient Services: Columbia Fertility Associates. We didn't feel we had enough information to make informed decisions. Iman was more helpful, and compassionate. He (and they) always knew my name, remembered personal details about me (in a comforting, not creepy way) and I always felt like they were giving me advice based on who I was, not some standard. He also has a really good, calming bedside manner. Their strength is that you can go in for blood work from 7am to 9am so it can fit in your work schedule. My husband and I decided to switch to another doctor which we think is one of the best decisions we have made. He is very easy to talk to and was very responsive to emails. 16 New Hope Fertility Center, Mexico City, Mexico. I did outside monitoring and I often had issues getting my requisitions sent to the outside facility [from Columbia Fertility Associates]. I started with Preston Sacks prior to TTC. However I think the billing team is very weak and disorganized. They seemed well run. Very bad communication. Sacks is caring but with me at least, was not as creative or thoughtful as he could have been. It can take up to a day or two to receive an answer, but she will answer, and she will not be (or at least seem) annoyed that you asked. Morning monitoring always takes a long time due to this! He has never hassled me about my weight. My one complaint is completely understanding the timing after I leave. 3. Describe Eric Forman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia Fertility Associates. I finally did some of my own research and after 3 years of trying, I suggested I should be on Metformin. I had a complication after egg retrieval [at Columbia Fertility Associates]: no one checked in with me so I had to seek urgent care, and no one asked about how I was tolerating ovarian stimulation meds. Also, make sure to be honest and direct with him if you have any problems with the clinic or the nurses, he'll get involved. Be prepared for the fact that he's very chatty :). Dr. Sacks diagnosed me with PCOS approximately 10 years ago. I went to the office on April 4 and a nurse delivered a calendar to me and also gave me some birth control pills. It felt like I was bothering them to ask for it. We only transferred single embryos until the third FET, when she recommended increasing to two embryos. From 4 verified reviews. My one complaint is completely understanding the timing after I leave. their morning monitoring hours start at 7:30. I think it's important for all patients to try to repeat back their understanding to help gain clarity. Obviously what Him and the embryologists do is incredible the science is there but theres the parts they cant control and he lets you know up front. He then suggested disregarding the current calendar I have, and starting over the entire process again. IUI was partially covered by my insurance, so that cost was $500 per cycle plus approximately $85 for ovidrel. Describe your experience using 3rd party reproduction (donor eggs, donor sperm, or gestational carrier) at Columbia University. My first retrieval protocol was antagonist with ICSI, lupron trigger, and FET. 2. My husband and I decided to switch to another doctor which we think is one of the best decisions we have made. It never happenedThere is no medical information on my patient portal. I LOVE the woman who draws blood at this clinic. I have also never heard of another doctor, anywhere, who is as hands-on as her. 9 Alpha IVF and Women's Specialists Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, . PMID: 31081299 PMCID: PMC6704307 DOI: . The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, home to Columbia University Fertility Center, is one of the preeminent fertility centers in the world. She made recommendations that ultimately resulted in a pregnancy. They shut be down without speaking with the doctor because they are trained that insurance is the guiding force behind fertility treatments. Two were transferred, resulting in my mono-di pregnancy which resulted in 2 live births. Doesnt feel like a doctors office at all. Some nurses are much more thorough in calling and telling me all of my blood counts, when I should start clomid and when I should plan on coming back in. The immunological treatment I did for my successful cycles was around $30,000 per cycle. We didn't have the information to get the HCG shot when we needed it for the trigger. She agreed that IUI made sense first (given my age and medical history) and explained that after 6 cycles, she would recommend other options. The clinic has mostly been fine. She was clearly skilled in her performance of all medical procedures, so again, I trusted her completely. When they finally called me one week later, they stated that they hadn't checked their email in that period of time and had no idea what my questions had been. My husband and I went to see Dr. Rifka together. He also decided to wait that my body responds without increasing the dose, even though I told him about how I responded in previous treatments so it was never clear that he took that into account. I would love if it was standard procedure to tell patients their test results each time on voicemail or email. We will assist you in understanding your coverage and file any necessary paperwork for you, eliminating wasted time and frustration. Clinic seems understaffed and under-resourced. I was also originally assigned to one specific nurse for questions but found she didn't always respond and in person did not have great bedside manner. I requested them to upload my medical records and lab results twice and nothing has been posted. Everything is on paper, your file, forms, lab results. The front desk staff are polite and I've also found the billing staff to be helpful and polite. The doctor spent many visits talking to me and spending more time than expected. We tried two cycles without any clomid or injections. You dont feel like your in a hospital. Adoption? The receptionists are not very helpful over the phone. To be honest, I don't remember all the treatment strategies and protocols and I have been seeing him for over two years with a year break in between. I usually arrive at 7:20 so I can be first in line - often nurses and office staff don't arrive until 7:35 and they take the first appointment at 7:45 (when the waiting room is really filling up). He is warm, straightforward and optimistic about my chances of having a child. That meant I had to max out two separate credit cards. The people working at the desk and the finance person were not friendly. Be sure to ask all of your questions during the routine visits, and also via e-mail. Obviously what Him and the embryologists do is incredible the science is there but theres the parts they cant control and he lets you know up front. He has an excellent bedside manner and treats patients as if he is personally invested in their well-being and success. The DC clinic is not as organized or compassionate. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Abbaa Sarhan at Columbia Fertility Associates? Columbia University Fertility Center's Third Party Reproduction team will guide you through this process. Dr. Sarhan had a warm manner, performed most of my monitoring ultrasounds herself, was attentive during our conversations, answered all my questions, was easy to reach and called me regularly.. Sarhan was wonderful. 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