Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville
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Knoxville
220 Fort Sanders West Blvd. Suite 106
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 531-3011
17 assessments
10
Age
29
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
The nursing staff [at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville] is so accommodating and friendly! They truly care about their patients. They are always willing to thoroughly answer all of my questions...This clinic is busy, yet effective. With all the patients they see, they are still great with communicating with patients. Appointment times are always available and they make the best use of their staff...Unlike other doctors I’ve visited, Dr. Doody and his staff have been very helpful and have communicated throughly. I feel valued when I am in his office.
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Age
29
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
This clinic is busy, yet effective. With all the patients they see, they are still great with communicating with patients. Appointment times are always available and they make the best use of their staff.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Unlike other doctors I’ve visited, Dr. Doody and his staff have been very helpful and have communicated throughly. I feel valued when I am in his office.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff is so accommodating and friendly! They truly care about their patients. They are always willing to thoroughly answer all of my questions.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr. Doody was very thorough in our initial consultation. He has always been promot with communicating test results. Although his nurses and nurse practitioner do a lot of procedures, he is still very involved in the process. He also recognized that my husband was part of this process as well. My husband is also seen and thought of as a patient even though he’s not being tested as much as I am. I would recommend him to anyone struggling with infertility.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
He is very thorough with all testing! He will get to the root of the problem and won’t stop until he does!
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
Dr. Doody used my records from my previous doctor to begin my treatment plan at his office. He throroughly reviewed my blood work and determined it needed to be redone because it was done incorrectly. I feel confident that he explored all of my records to find the best place to start. He gave me the option for IUI instead of telling me that was where we were starting. I felt like I had a voice for once. He had been incredible!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
3,000.00
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3
Age
29
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
7 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, PCOS
3
the nurses [at Center for Reproductive Medicine] seems to just wing it when it came to sticking to our plan...I absolutely loved Andra, the practitioner. She truly was there for me!...She [nurse] had no idea what was going on, no idea why I had a chart because she never read it. I had to clue her in on what was going on every visit...front desk manager took my call. She asked for my name and then told me my account was in collections for $500 and would not be able to let me do my IUI the following day. I explained to her that she had to have me mixed up with someone else and that I was just there with only $30 due.
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Age
29
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
7 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, PCOS
3
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Heidi at the front desk is amazing!!! The nurses in the lab were always very friendly also. Pam was a good nurse I just never got to see her. Brenda is terrible, get ready to be frustrated or just request Pam straight away. Andra, the practitioner is a rock star!! She’s down to earth and makes you feel comfortable in a setting that is scary and tons at stake. Dr. Doody has great bedside manner but you’ll only see him a few times.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I put in the middle because the nurses seems to just wing it when it came to sticking to our plan. Dr. Doody was amazing but I only saw him twice and spoke to him on the phone once. I absolutely loved Andra, the practitioner. She truly was there for me! I had a cyst bust and came in the office and broke down crying. She really should that she cared. Hugged me and told me everything would be ok. After that happened we started our next IUI and I mentioned how painful it was to the nurse, Brenda, and she blew it off and said people dont even feel them. Frustrating. I also loved the front desk girl, Heidi. She was very personable and truly treated me like we’d been friends for years. So Brenda the nurse sucked. Dr. Doody was good but wish I would have seen him more. Andra and Heidi were exceptional!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville. (Assigned nurse: Brenda)
Brenda was terrible and that’s the nicest way to say it. She had no idea what was going on, no idea why I had a chart because she never read it. I had to clue her in on what was going on every visit.
What specific things went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
- Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
My first appointment Dr. Doody had me in his personal office going through everything from family history to details about my cycle. I was super impressed! When I had my laparoscopy surgery I was very nervous with it being my first surgery ever. He could tell how scared I was and really comforted me and made me feel at easy. But were I got frustrated was when I was absolutely over clomid and had to demand to see him to switch things up. At that point he didn’t so invested and almost annoyed. After that appointment I never saw him again yet still did 3 IUI’s after.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
He is very thorough in the beginning but then he’s too busy for you.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
Take clomid for 2 months and do ovulation tests at home. After that was all negative we started IUI with ultrasounds for egg count and trigger shot and then came in a week later to check progesterone. After two IUI’s I had to insist to take progesterone pills per my original consult.
For clomid, i would call the office when I started my period and then take the medicine starting the 5th day. Day 13 come in for an ultrasound to count eggs and give pregnyl shot at night and day 15 was IUI. Femara I had to go in on day 3 for a pregnancy test and start taking the medicine that day. Repeat day 13 and 15.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
My insurance only covered a blood test here and there everything else was out of pocket. IUI was $420 if a nurse did it or $520 if the practitioner did it. We ended up paying around $8,000 from january to December
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0
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
—
0
The clinic [CRM] wants failed to call my prescription for Clomid in. I had to remind them ... The people at the front desk were friendly. The nurses, on the other hand, really rushed us through treatment. There were a few who seemed to be annoyed at our questions. We really had to pry for answers and explanations. Often times our concerns were met with skepticism or silence. ... The back of the house staff were non-communicative and not compassionate ...
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Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
—
0
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
The clinic is in Farragut. It is clean. The equipment is quite old. Ancient. We were very disappointed with the machines and tests that were used at this Clinic. With all the money going into these procedures I'm not quite sure why better equipment has not been purchased to date.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
The people at the front desk were friendly. The nurses, on the other hand, really rushed us through treatment. There were a few who seemed to be annoyed at our questions. We really had to pry for answers and explanations. Often times our concerns were met with skepticism or silence.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff where my least favorite part of doctor duties office. As I said before, the front desk staff were mostly friendly and helpful. The back of the house staff were non-communicative and not compassionate.
What specific things went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Provided conflicting information
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr doody was very communicative and took time to explain the science behind each of the potential procedures when we met with him. But that was the last time that we ever saw him. We went through three IUIs without ever seeing him again. When our IUIs were ineffective there was no meeting with Dr doody to possibly think about other treatments.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
When you initially meet with Dr Doody and his nurses request that the doctor and nurses take the time to fully explain procedures to you. Let them know that you don't want to be handled as just a number.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
We began our first IUI with both of us on Clomid. Our second IUI had me on Clomid and my wife with an injectable. Our 3rd IUI was the same as the second. We never had a pregnancy. We essentially chose our own treatment. There was no optimizing or suggestions from the doctor or his nurses.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Cost for drugs, tests, and treatment are pretty on par for what they are around most of the country. We did have some issues getting our Diagnostics labeled as such through our insurance. This meant that we ended up paying more than I believe we should have.
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10
Age
28
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
10
Our medicine, trigger shots, ultrasounds, bloodwork for a month was about $1,200.00 [at Center for Reproductive Medicine Knoxville]...They always listened to our needs...They worked with us because we live an hour away so they were good at helping revolve around our schedule...They [nurses] knew us by name. We didn’t even have to sign in. They got to know our lives. They asked about our son, our lives, how we were doing and they just cared for us.
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Age
28
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
They always listened to our needs. They are strong about always being sensitive to our issues. They worked with us because we live an hour away so they were good at helping revolve around our schedule.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr. Doody always had our best interest in mind. He talked with us for two hours during our consultation and got to know us so well. He done my laparoscopy and diagnosed me with endometriosis, which he took care of during surgery. He was there when we had our miscarriage and him and his staff was so kind to us during the whole process. He truly has blessed our family. Even though we haven’t been able to carry out a full pregnancy, he still helped us gain the angel baby we have now in heaven.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville. (Assigned nurse: Andrea )
They knew us by name. We didn’t even have to sign in. They got to know our lives. They asked about our son, our lives, how we were doing and they just cared for us.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
He is a very kind man. He was tender hearted to tell us the hard things, like that I have endometriosis and that we would likely miscarry once he realized our baby wasn’t thriving and growing properly. He always knew what treatment was best for us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Trust him. If he says wait two months after a miscarriage before trying again.. if he says I think “this” would be best. Trust his knowledge and judgement.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
We took clomid and femara. Femara on day 3-7 of the cycle. Then on day 13, we went in for an ultrasound to see if our follicles were ready. That night we would do a trigger shot and 36 hours later we would go in for our IUI. One week from our IUI, I would go for a progesterone bloodwork test to see if I ovulated. Then we would wait one more week before testing for Pregnancy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Our medicine, trigger shots, ultrasounds, bloodwork for a month was about $1,200.00
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10
Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
They [Center for Reproductive Med of Knoxville] have your back and they want you to succeed!! They are not out to waste your money and they really do their research and testing. They get you in and they take care of you natter the day or time... They are so sweet and supportive. They ask about your day and your weekend. They hold your hand, offer to hold your hair back, offer snacks.. anything to make you comfortable. And they will also pray with you if you like. They don’t get worked up and they are always calm and rational even if you are in the middle of a come apart
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Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
They have your back and they want you to succeed!! They are not out to waste your money and they really do their research and testing. They get you in and they take care of you natter the day or time
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
They are so sweet and supportive and they make a point to know your name and where you are in the process and they genuinely care about you as a person
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They are so sweet and supportive. They ask about your day and your weekend. They hold your hand, offer to hold your hair back, offer snacks.. anything to make you comfortable. And they will also pray with you if you like. They don’t get worked up and they are always calm and rational even if you are in the middle of a come apart
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I feel so secure and I trust him completely thus far... he is so knowledgeable and really cares in making this successful and he is so supportive and encouraging. He has made over 7000 babies happen and spends an extensive amount of time with each patient making sure he knows absolutely everything and is doing all that he can to explain things in detail as well as all of the options that are a fit for your diagnoses
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Trust him!
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
Dr doody did two semen analysis, blood work on both of us, an ultrasound, and a glucose test. We have male factor infertility and my progesterone is slightly low so he gave me a progesterone supplement and then started me on 50 mg of clomid... I then needed a progesterone shot to start my cycle bc I didn’t ovulate due to overstimulation then we did 100 mg of clomid with an ultrasound and trigger shot followed by an IUI. This month I did 150mg of clomid and I have an ultrasound tomorrow
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
So far about 2000
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6
Age
39 - 40
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Other
6
Holly is a very sweet receptionist and is probably the most positive thing about going to this clinic [Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville].... Turns out the office does not service single women trying to conceive so I was turned away all together to seek out a new RE. The original phlebotomist was not good and I had several bad sticks with her. There was a second phlebotomist that started a few months in and I was thankful that she had a better hand at hitting my veins.
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Age
39 - 40
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Other
6
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Holly is a very sweet receptionist and is probably the most positive thing about going to this clinic. There does seem to be some lack of communication between the two front receptionist ladies given I just recently contacted them to make an appointment for trying for a second child and she made it with the NP, the other receptionist later called me back saying I had to make the appt with Dr Doody. Turns out the office does not service single women trying to conceive so I was turned away all together to seek out a new RE. The original phlebotomist was not good and I had several bad sticks with her. There was a second phlebotomist that started a few months in and I was thankful that she had a better hand at hitting my veins. This clinic has a hands off doctor, and it shows.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I was treated well by his staff for the most part, but only saw Dr Doody on 4 occasions over the 11 months I was treated. Once with the initial consult, once because I requested it, once for the exploratory surgery, and finally at the 10 week exit ultrasound where he then told me not to breastfeed my child and start trying to conceive again right away if I wanted a second child (no congratulations or anything nice). He does not personally invest in his patients, he leaves it up to his Nurse Practitioner and other staff to do all the real work. I was given unclear instructions with my HCG shots and so the first one I administered myself was 1/3 the dose. Communication was very frustrating.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville. (Assigned nurse: Andra Lynn Curetin-Hutchins)
Andra Lynn Curetin-Hutchins was handling most all appointments with an occasional other RN filling in here and there. She really functions as the clinics doctor in that she oversees everything and only consults with Dr Doody with lab results each day. She was the one to make the daily call back with progesterone results as well as ultrasound timing and IUI timing. Other than one incident of miscommunication about the HCG shot I had no problem with her. Given she was pretty much running the clinic she could have a tendency to be a bit short with you.
What specific things went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Initial interview was ok, but he overreacted to my justifiably emotional state and it was hard to get past. The information he gave in the initial interview was overwhelming and not very layman friendly. Any other interaction with him seemed like I was wasting his time.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Take the time to congratulate your patients for their pregnancy, he did not. Take the time to realize that having to see and RE is a scary thing for most women and although you deal with it every day they do not.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
First couple cycles were timed intercourse only tracking ovulation (semen analysis next day). First clomid medicated cycle was at 50mg with timed intercourse and testing of semen, which showed all dead. Before starting the IUI process to get past the effect of the clomid I went through exploratory surgery and found grade 1 endometriosis and a narrowed cervical canal. Both were fixed. Started next cycle at Clomid 100, IUI, no trigger, no pregnancy. Next cycle was Clomid 150, trigger (administered wrongly at 1/3 the dose), no pregnancy. Next cycle was Clomid 200, trigger, no pregnancy. Last cycle was Clomid 250, trigger, positive test 13dpIUI. All cycles my progesterone was tracked and it only got over 20 during the Clomid 150 cycle and the clomid 250 cycle. Both times my ultrasound showed three follicles (one dominant each time). All cycles with trigger shots were timed with Ultrasound verification of follicles.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
IUI $450 per treatment, progesterone tests $95 per month, HCG shots $113 per month, cost of laproscopy/hysteroscopy $2000.
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6
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2014 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
6
Dr Doody won't do your initial pelvic exam or ultrasound. In fact, the only time we saw him was when we were talking. His nurse practitioner did the initial pelvic exam and all of my ultrasounds [at Reproductive Center for Medicine, Knoxville]. His nurses did my IUI's. At the time I didn't realize that wasn't the norm, but now after seeing another RE, I know that's not how I want my fertility care be handled. The front staff was wonderful and always smiling. The nurses in the lab were also nice, but again I felt like I was on a conveyor belt. There was not real personal connection, and at one point I saw them 3-4 times per week.
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Age
27 - 28
Treated
2014 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
6
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Dr Doody won't do your initial pelvic exam or ultrasound. In fact, the only time we saw him was when we were talking. His nurse practitioner did the initial pelvic exam and all of my ultrasounds. His nurses did my IUI's. At the time I didn't realize that wasn't the norm, but now after seeing another RE, I know that's not how I want my fertility care be handled. The front staff was wonderful and always smiling. The nurses in the lab were also nice, but again I felt like I was on a conveyor belt. There was not real personal connection, and at one point I saw them 3-4 times per week.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Initially he made me feel heard and addressed all my concerns, but as the treatments went on, I felt he became less interested in finding out why nothing was working and just wanted to push me to the next treatment. I felt like he just gave up and wanted to move to IVF.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
There were 2 main nurses that I had interaction with. They were nice and did their jobs well, but I sometimes felt they lacked compassion. They were very quick to return my calls, which I appreciated.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
At the first visit it was obvious Dr Doody wanted to help us. We sat in his office and he asked about our detailed history. He laid out a plan for us and seemed hopeful. As our treatments went on and nothing was working, it seemed he got a little less interested. I felt myself having to take more control of my healthcare.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Do your research and each treatment and don't be afraid to ask questions. We sort of just "went along" with what he suggested, instead of researching.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
I had laparoscopic surgery to clean out my endometriosis. I then did 2 natural cycles before moving on to 50mg clomid for 3 cycles. We did clomid with IUI once and then HMG injections with trigger shot for 3 cycles. We didn't ask for a rationale on the type of injectables we did.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
My out of pocket surgery cost was about $3,000, with insurance paying anything over that. My clomid cycles were about $200 each. That covered the clomid and progesterone blood work. My clomid with IUI was about $1,000, and my injectable IUI cycles were almost $2,500. My insurance paid for some of my infertility testing, but none of the treatments, so all of that was out of pocket.
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10
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
I have no weakness... I will be back if I ever need anything. The whole stafd [Center for Reproductive Med] was great. Even Heidi at the front desk. She is the face of this office. They are honest and kind. When you are spending many days a week at a doctor office this is important.... They always called me back the same day if I had questions. They would also call me same day with bloodwork.
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Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
I have no weakness... I will be back if I ever need anything. The whole stafd was great. Even Heidi at the front desk. She is the face of this office. They are honest and kind. When you are spending many days a week at a doctor office this is important.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I love this office. The whole staff is amazing. Dr Doody took the time to explain everything in detail and just talked about our options. The office stafd was kind and very quick to get back in touch with us. Plus the office never felt like they were just trying to get money. They cared about what was best for us financially and medically.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville. (Assigned nurse: Brenda)
I love so the nurses. They were nice and compassionate. They always called me back the same day if I had questions. They would also call me same day with bloodwork.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr Doody was amazing. He took the time to sit down and talk to us about our options. He knew money was an issue and really tried to help and do what was best financially and medicaly. I was recommened him to everyone.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
He's a great guy. Give him a shot
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
We had laporscopy surgery to find out my tubes were blocked from scar tissue. After i was healed did months of Clomid then went in for hsg test. Finding out both tubes are now open. After more months of Clomid he recommend us moving forward with Ivf.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Iui.. $400 surgery 14,000 , hsg 2,000
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8
Age
30 - 32
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
8
Heidi at the front desk [at Center for Reproductive Med of Knoxville] is amazing. She knows each patient, remembers personal details and truly cares for the patients there. I always had a positive experience with the staff at the office, from the desk to the lab techs and nurses.... I had several 5-9 medicated rounds for iui. I only have one tube so many months went without an iui due to best follicles being on the side with no tube. I took several rounds of clomid, up to 200 mg, and some rounds of femara up to 10mg. Progesterone was always below 18 on day 21 showing I wasn’t responding very well to the medicines. Never resulted in pregnancy.
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Age
30 - 32
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
8
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Heidi at the front desk is amazing. She knows each patient, remembers personal details and truly cares for the patients there. I always had a positive experience with the staff at the office, from the desk to the lab techs and nurses.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Most of the staff is very friendly and welcoming. But it is also very busy at times and I felt rushed. I had to specifically request to see the dr if I wanted to talk about options.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very kind and caring. Sometimes rushed feeling though.
What specific things went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
- Failed to convey critical information
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I felt dr doody was very smart and trustworthy. Although I didn’t feel like he “knew” me when I was in the office. I trusted his approach still though. The nurses and other staff are kind as well. I did feel like my treatment had lots of stand still time and after moving on to a new dr I felt some time was wasted on a treatment that had a low percentage of working.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Trust his opinion. Know you will see nurses more than him and you’ll need to specifically ask to see him if you need to.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
I had several 5-9 medicated rounds for iui. I only have one tube so many months went without an iui due to best follicles being on the side with no tube. I took several rounds of clomid, up to 200 mg, and some rounds of femara up to 10mg. Progesterone was always below 18 on day 21 showing I wasn’t responding very well to the medicines. Never resulted in pregnancy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Insurance was able to over diagnostic tests and some blood work. Average iui cost was about $500. Also had two surgeries, paid about 2-3k out of pocket
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10
Age
31 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
10
This doctor’s office [Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville] is a very welcoming place. It is also very clean. The two receptionists are absolutely wonderful! They truly make an effort to get to know you. I would recommend this group to anyone!!... The nursing staff is very knowledgeable and caring... I was pregnant with our daughter with no treatments other than taking metformin
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Age
31 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
This doctor’s office is a very welcoming place. It is also very clean. The two receptionists are absolutely wonderful! They truly make an effort to get to know you. I would recommend this group to anyone!!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
When we were at our last visit due to a miscarriage, Dr. Doody began to get emotional as he was talking to us. It was truly genuine and so sincere.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff is very knowledgeable and caring.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
He is amazing! He truly cares about his patients. He is very considerate of your feelings while still being straight forward with information. I always recommend him to anyone with fertility issues. I absolutely adore him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Take it one step at a time.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
Right before our first IUI appointment, my husband and I got our call that we had been matched with our son. At that time, we chose to forgo any treatments and focus on the adoption. Four short months after he was born we found out I was pregnant with our daughter with no treatments other than taking metformin. I went back to him about a year ago hoping to get pregnant with a third child. We got pregnant without any meds other than metformin again, but suffered a miscarriage. We haven’t had any positive results since, but we are just taking a natural route.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
I haven’t had any due to things happening naturally, but most fertility are expensive.
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10
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Other
10
Everyone in the doctor office [at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville] is super friendly and helpful...They [nurses] are very friendly and ready to help. They encourage you to call in with any questions you have...$600 non medicated iui...$1200 (including meds and all tests) for monitored, medicated, and hcg shot iui...$280 semen analysis...Convenient location, will come in on weekends. All Lab work is done in house which is nice. Weaknesses- unwilling to work around office hours like other clinics do. More expensive than other local clinics for same procedures.
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Age
33 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Other
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Convenient location, will come in on weekends. All Lab work is done in house which is nice. Weaknesses- unwilling to work around office hours like other clinics do. More expensive than other local clinics for same procedures.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Everyone in the doctor office is super friendly and helpful.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They are very friendly and ready to help. They encourage you to call in with any questions you have
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr Doody is very open and honest about what’s going on and does not sugar coat. This can be hard but is also doesn’t give false hope. I leave meetings with him feeling positive and hopeful. He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
To just go meet with him!
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
Iui 1. 50mg clomid, non monitored
Iui 2. 100 mg clomid cd5-9, ultrasound and e2 day 13, hcg trigger shot night 13, iui day 15, progesterone blooddraw day 22
Iui 3. Sane as number 2 but with 150mg clomid.
We are switching to femara for our next cycle bc my body is not responding to clomid like he would hope.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
$600 non medicated iui
$1200 (including meds and all tests) for monitored, medicated, and hcg shot iui
$280 semen analysis
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9
Age
30
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis
9
The nursing staff [at Center for Reproductive Medicine] know what they are doing, they could be a little bit more compassionate. Sometimes they rush through things and to the patient it comes across that they don't care...Friendly staff, very organized and work with your schedule...I feel like I get treated like a human because as soon as I walk in the door I'm greeted and the nurses have always called me with results as promised. The entire staff seems to truly care about me and my husband and our desire to have a baby.
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Age
30
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis
9
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Friendly staff, very organized and work with your schedule
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I feel like I get treated like a human because as soon as I walk in the door I'm greeted and the nurses have always called me with results as promised. The entire staff seems to truly care about me and my husband and our desire to have a baby.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville. (Assigned nurse: Brenda)
The nursing staff know what they are doing, they could be a little bit more compassionate. Sometimes they rush through things and to the patient it comes across that they don't care.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
My experience with Dr. Doody has been great, he always answers our questions and concerns in ways that we understand. He told me from the very first appointment to never hesitate to call the office with questions and to know that he will do everything he can to meet my goals.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Ask lots of questions and do your own research on top of what you are hearing from the doctor.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
I currently pay a $35 copay EVERY visit, which can be 3 times a week. My lab work and ultrasounds are covered through insurance. Nothing is covered for medicines, injections, and IUIs. Nothing will be covered if we have to go through IVF.
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5
Age
33
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
5
The clinic [Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville] was very clean and organized. The front desk ladies were always super nice and helpful. Retrieving results and information could have been easier. More compassion could have been shown by the nurses. ... I called to get lab results and they were unable to locate them. Very frustrating during a cycle when certain things need to happen on certain days.
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Age
33
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
5
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
The clinic was very clean and organized. The front desk ladies were always super nice and helpful. Retrieving results and information could have been easier. More compassion could have been shown by the nurses.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I only saw Dr Doody a couple times and was always handled by the RN. Appointments seemed rushed and not sufficient explanations.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Most of them were nice but a couple of them seemed unhappy and overworked everytime I was around them.
What specific things went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
- Failed to call with results
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
He was a very compassionate Dr but never diagnosed my PCOS or endometriosis which it turns out I have both so that would explain my infertility. We ended up pregnant on a cycle they explained I did not ovulate on but it ended in a miscarriage. He was an average Dr with a huge patient load.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Demand answers and information from Dr and staff.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
Dr Doody did a laparascopy on me and started me on clomid. We conceived on the cycle after being informed we did not ovulate but sadly we lost the baby.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Expensive out of pocket cost. Laproscopy was scheduled and I was told the cost would be minimal for me but I owed them 20,000 afterwards. Very conflicting information given from front desk staff than what was billed.
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10
Age
35 - 37
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation
10
We loved everything about this clinic [Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility]. Wouldn’t change anything. They care about their patients and we still stop by to visit almost two years after my treatment....Caring, kind, and compassionate. We loved them all....Each IUI was close to $600....Dr Doody and staff took time to really get to know me. We became good friends. I never felt rushed or hurried. They always had time for us.
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Age
35 - 37
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$500K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
We loved everything about this clinic. Wouldn’t change anything. They care about their patients and we still stop by to visit almost two years after my treatment. 200 characters is a lot to type. It’s hard to fill up that much space when you have nothing but great things to say.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr Doody and staff took time to really get to know me. We became good friends. I never felt rushed or hurried. They always had time for us.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Same as Dr Doody. Caring, kind, and compassionate. We loved them all.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr Doody was extremely caring, kind, and compassionate. We could tell he really wanted us to become pregnant, he hurt with us when we didn’t, he was excited when we did, and heartbroken with us at every loss. We loved our experience with him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Be calm. Try to maintain patience as hard as it is
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
We tried Clomid for several months. I started having visual side effects from the drug and had to discontinue immediately. We then went on to injectables and finally had our miracle baby girl.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Each IUI was close to $600. The injectables were over $1000 which we had to order from England. It was expensive. But we’ll worth it in the end.
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10
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
The staff [at Center for Reproductive Medicine-Knoxville] here is amazing. Heidi at the front desk really makes this office amazing. Plus Andre the NP couldn't pair better with Dr doody. Even though I didnt get pregnant I still belive they are the best office... We did Clomid about 9 rounds. Different mg at a time.... The office was amazing and took time to answer all questions and give options.
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Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
The staff here is amazing. Heidi at the front desk really makes this office amazing. Plus Andre the NP couldn't pair better with Dr doody. Even though I didnt get pregnant I still belive they are the best office
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
The office was amazing and took time to answer all questions and give options.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville. (Assigned nurse: Brenda)
They were great. Always got back to me that day
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Dr doddy is a honest doctor. He doesnt sugar coat anything but is caring at the same time. He gives options and just sits down and talks about options with you. It wasn't like he only wanted my money.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Be prepared for him to be honest. He's amazing and kind, but he's gonna tell you what's up.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
We did Clomid about 9 rounds. Different mg at a time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Ultrasound and blood work were mainly covered by insurance. Hsg was 2,000 and iui were around 400 each time depending on who did them in the office. Trigger shot was $100 and laparoscopy was 18,000
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7
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Other, Unexplained
7
It is difficult to get an appointment when I want it [at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville]. I sometimes fee like I'm inconveniencing the staff when I call with questions.... Three rounds of IUI. First two with clomid. Two injectable cycles with Menopur (one canceled due to poor response)... 600 per IUI. 800 for monitoring (blood and ultrasounds)
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Age
32 - 33
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Other, Unexplained
7
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
It is difficult to get an appointment when I want it. I sometimes fee like I'm inconveniencing the staff when I call with questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I felt like he was very straightforward and made my husband feel comfortable. He was willing to schedule multiple appointments to discuss failures.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I had to stay on top of them for things like pre authorizations and to get blood work results.
What specific things went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Liked that he was straightforward and factual and didn't give false hope. I liked that he was available. I enjoyed talking with him. He also performed a surgery and the scar was tiny. He didn't seem very open to innovative ideas.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Make sure to be your own advocate.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
Three rounds of IUI. First two with clomid. Two injectable cycles with Menopur (one canceled due to poor response)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
600 per IUI. 800 for monitoring (blood and ultrasounds)
Describe Michael Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
NA
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10
Age
31
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Male Factor
10
The whole office [Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville] is very warm and inviting. They are determined to do what they can to help you conceive.... Co pays we're due after ultrasounds. No cost for blood work. Iui was $540 if done with the NP... We have done 3 iui's, but none have worked due to male factor and stage IV endometriosis. Our next step is to have another laparoscopy and possibly remove an ovary due to a blocked tube.
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Age
31
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Male Factor
10
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
The whole office is very warm and inviting. They are determined to do what they can to help you conceive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
Warm bedside manner. Details of procedures explained.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very warm. Remembered me and our plan without having to read my chart.
How was your experience with Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
I have felt in the past that other doctors treated my husband and myself as just a number and tried to rush us into ivf. Dr. Doody took time to listen to our concerns and offered several other options we could try before moving on to ivf.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville?
He knows what he is talking about, listen to what he tells you to do.
Describe the protocols Michael Doody used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville and their degree of success.
We have done 3 iui's, but none have worked due to male factor and stage IV endometriosis. Our next step is to have another laparoscopy and possibly remove an ovary due to a blocked tube.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Doody at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
Co pays we're due after ultrasounds. No cost for blood work. Iui was $540 if done with the NP
Describe Michael Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Center for Reproductive Medicine of Knoxville.
We have not tried embryo transfer
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