Missouri Fertility
Columbia
1506 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
573-443-4511
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53 assessments
9
9
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS
9
9
Dr. Wilshire has never seemed like he was rushing and instead took his time in our consultations. He has listened to my concerns and engaged with me at the level of my knowledge, instead of talking down to me or dismissing my own research and questions...He also did a good job explaining things in a plain-spoken way for my husband. He is optimistic without giving false hope. I am confident that he stays current in all the trends and research and responds to that when appropriate.
Sometimes I felt a little rushed to try and get questions in before they [nurses at Missouri Fertility] rushed out of rooms, but overall I appreciate how they respect all patients' time by staying on schedule and keeping check-in appointments brief...So far, I've had six attempted treatment cycles...They charge $15 to give you the trigger shot at the office. For IVF, we've been quoted $15,000 for IVF with one transfer included and $6,000 for the genetic embryo testing. Additional frozen transfers are $300, if I remember correctly.
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS
9
9
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire can be a bit wild with his jokes and responses. We were always comfortable with the joking, but it might not be to everyone's taste. He is a straight shooter about my situation and I feel like he takes my symptoms and gynecological history more seriously than any other past doctor. Instead of discouraging me from reading about options, he respects the knowledge I bring to the table and responds on that level. He also did a good job explaining things in a plain-spoken way for my husband. He is optimistic without giving false hope. I am confident that he stays current in all the trends and research and responds to that when appropriate.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Go in to your visit with Wilshire knowing that he is very jokey. He is very open to questions or challenges about why he recommends something, so feel free to ask him anything. Infertility can be really depressing and sad, and Dr. Wilshire absolutely understands that, but it can also be helpful to laugh through the process and he leans into that. But he is dedicated to his patients. He is aggressive in treatment because he wants you to have a successful pregnancy sooner, so do some thought before you go in about what level of treatment you are ready to take on and what pace you want to take.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
The entire clinic is very good at interacting with patients, from check-in to procedures. Dr. Wilshire has never seemed like he was rushing and instead took his time in our consultations. He has listened to my concerns and engaged with me at the level of my knowledge, instead of talking down to me or dismissing my own research and questions.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
So far, I've had six attempted treatment cycles.
Cycle One - Clomid + IUI: 50mg clomid on days 3-7 with HCG trigger (pregnyl). I had one follicle at time of trigger. IUI 36 hours after trigger. Ultrasound two days after IUI showed the follicle never ruptured, no pregnancy possible.
Cycle Two - Clomid + IUI: They increased to 100mg clomid on days 3-7 since I did not ovulate in cycle one. Two mature follicles at time of trigger (pregnyl). IUI 36 hours after trigger and ultrasound confirmed ovulation the next day. Progesterone suppository 2x/day for 14 days was used to encourage implantation. Negative pregnancy test.
Cycle Three: I took 100 mg clomid days 3-7 and was planning to do trigger after ultrasound showed one mature follicle, but I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic I took for an unrelated MRSA infection, so I cancelled the IUI. Did not ovulate on my own (despite mature follicle) until over a week later.
Cycle Four: I took 100 mg clomid on days 4-8, but ultrasound on day 11 showed ovulation had already happened. Period started six days later.
Cycle Five - Letrezole + IUI: I asked to switch to Letrezole since I'd only had only one good response to Clomid. I took 5mg Letrezole days 3-7 and had one mature follicle at time of trigger shot (pregnyl). IUI ~24 hours after trigger. Progesterone suppository 2x/day for 14 days was used to encourage implantation. Negative pregnancy test.
Cycle Six - Letrezole + IUI: Same protocol as cycle 5. Triggered with ovidrel for this cycle. One mature follicle at time of trigger. Progesterone suppository 2x/day for 14 days was used to encourage implantation. Negative pregnancy test.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
The nurses were not overly sentimental, but have always been very open to questions and compassionate about our situation. Sometimes I felt a little rushed to try and get questions in before they rushed out of rooms, but overall I appreciate how they respect all patients' time by staying on schedule and keeping check-in appointments brief. I've also called in with questions a few times and gotten prompt responses. In terms of care, I feel very comfortable with all the procedures nurses have done. I also like that they are personable and share their own personalities. It makes it feel much more like a community than a typical doctor's office.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
The clinic is easy to get to, has good parking, and is very responsive on the phone. I LOVE Victoria who is frequently the front receptionist. She is kind, compassionate, and organized. I've really appreciated how clear they've been about costs. Scheduling has never been a problem and they had a lot of options for me before 8am so that I did not have to take time off work. I would want new patients to know that they will call you with your partner's sperm count results. Just be prepared that you will be the one receiving and relaying that information. The history of their work in our community is long and strong.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
My IUI treatment cycles were about $850 each. Each ultrasound (included in the 850) was about $130. I don't believe the IVF consult had a cost, but initial consult was under $100, I believe. The trigger shots were $100 each, progesterone was about $60 each cycle. Clomid and letrezole were very cheap. They charge $15 to give you the trigger shot at the office.
For IVF, we've been quoted $15,000 for IVF with one transfer included and $6,000 for the genetic embryo testing. Additional frozen transfers are $300, if I remember correctly.
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
I am only just starting on an IVF cycle with Wilshire, but I came into our IVF consult with a strong preference for minimizing the chance of multiples. He seemed very affirming of my preference to only transfer one embryo at a time (assuming we have embryos!). Because we decided to do pre-implantation genetic testing and my age (29), he encouraged the single embryo transfer.
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10
10
Age
34
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
[Dr. Wilshire] is as blunt as you can imagine. Highly knowledgeable and compassionate, nothing takes him by surprise. There’s always a plan if one doesn’t work. He explains every question using a lay man term, attends to every concern and ensures that we go home knowing what his plans are...He started me on clomid with instructions on when to start, when to test for ovulation, when to have sex, and to just be on the lookout. He told me I should tolerate clomid well, but if I don’t, I shouldn’t hesitate to call him. I ovulated and followed all instructions as laid out, and got our first positive pregnancy test.
I was address with my first name, they know my name once they hear my voice, I was treated like a human, addressed , my concerns were addressed accordingly [at Missouri Fertility]. They were more happy than I when I had my first positive pregnancy test. So optimistic right from the beginning, I hung on their faith, and their faith boosted mine...I would say they should make the environment more enticing and not as depressing as it looks. I’ll say this, a book should never be judged by its cover. The environment is enough to make you doubt your treatment success even before its starts.
Age
34
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr Gil is as blunt as you can imagine. Highly knowledgeable and compassionate, nothing takes him by surprise. There’s always a plan if one doesn’t work. He explains every question using a lay man term, attends to every concern and ensures that we go home knowing what his plans are.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Be ready for his bluntness. He calls a spade a spade.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Starting from the nurse Amanda, to all firstline staff to Dr Gil, I was address with my first name, they know my name once they hear my voice, I was treated like a human, addressed , my concerns were addressed accordingly. They were more happy than I when I had my first positive pregnancy test. So optimistic right from the beginning, I hung on their faith, and their faith boosted mine. They’re literally the best.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
He ran series of tests to know if my prolactin level is within normal range, check if I’m immune against German disease and others I can’t remember. He started me on clomid with instructions on when to start, when to test for ovulation, when to have sex, and to just be on the lookout. He told me I should tolerate clomid well, but if I don’t, I shouldn’t hesitate to call him. I ovulated and followed all instructions as laid out, and got our first positive pregnancy test.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Amanda)
OMG, Amanda is an angel, very compassionate and has a listening ear. After seeing Dr Wilshire in order to start our first clomid treatment, I called to ask if I should call for just anything, she told me the only she’s expecting from me is to tell her I’m pregnant. And that’s how she won my heart. She’s very optimistic.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
I would say they should make the environment more enticing and not as depressing as it looks. I’ll say this, a book should never be judged by its cover. The environment is enough to make you doubt your treatment success even before its starts.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
I can’t remember
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
I’m yet to get to this stage
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9
9
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS
9
9
I feel like our situation was treated just like everyone else with similar situations. I just felt sometimes he [Dr. Gil Wilshire] was insensitive to our unique situation and comparing us to others. I don’t believe all of our issues were resolved but we are on our way...has always treated us with the utmost respect. He has been open-minded and very positive. After my procedure, I felt like I was put on the back burner to focus on my husband. I don’t feel like my issues were completely resolved but I’m happy with how he said things looked going forward. He tries very hard to be optimistic. He is also straightforward with his results, data and specifics.
$50 per visit, $3000 for surgery and outpatient services, $15000 for upcoming IVF [at Missouri Fertility]...This clinic located in Mid-Missouri is a asset to our area. We are fortunate to have it instead of traveling to KC it St. Louis for such an emotional, needy and stressful journey. Dr. Wilshire and the staff are ready to help you in anyway they can. Even after calling several times for clarification they don’t get too bothered. They are very sympathetic.
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS
9
9
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire has always treated us with the utmost respect. He has been open-minded and very positive. After my procedure, I felt like I was put on the back burner to focus on my husband. I don’t feel like my issues were completely resolved but I’m happy with how he said things looked going forward. He tries very hard to be optimistic. He is also straightforward with his results, data and specifics.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He is very straightforward, genuine and wants you to conceive a child as much as you do.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
I didn’t give the best rating to being treated like a human because I feel like our situation was treated just like everyone else with similar situations. I just felt sometimes he was insensitive to our unique situation and comparing us to others. I don’t believe all of our issues were resolved but we are on our way with Dr. Wilshire!
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
PCOS- changes in diet and exercise regimen, laparoscopic surgery to remove cysts and to do a bumper to bumper examination, clomid for my husband’s low count and referral to a urologist who specializes in male infertility. IVF beginning in May 2019.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
This clinic located in Mid-Missouri is a asset to our area. We are fortunate to have it instead of traveling to KC it St. Louis for such an emotional, needy and stressful journey. Dr. Wilshire and the staff are ready to help you in anyway they can. Even after calling several times for clarification they don’t get too bothered. They are very sympathetic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
$50 per visit, $3000 for surgery and outpatient services, $15000 for upcoming IVF.
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7
7
Age
31 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
8 IUI, 1 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Male Factor, Uterine Fibroids, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
7
7
Dr. Wilshire can be very blunt and too the point, which I can appreciate in this kind of situation. However, I do not feel that he is open minded to adjusting treatment and retesting based on changes in patient condition or concerns. He is very skilled and knowledgeable, but seems rigid in care.... for all of my IUI's we used a 5 day clomid regimen to produce 2-3 follicles, and a specifically timed insemination in conjunction with hcg injection. I cannot remember the exact medications and order of receiving them for my IVF cycle. But when I originally researched it, it was seemed to be based on the same protocols of many skilled fertility centers.
Over all I do think this clinic [Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery] does good work, but need to be better at reviewing patient charts more regularly.... When I first started the IVF process, they did not tell me that the protocol and prices had changed from the year before.... They are very caring and compassionate when they understand every aspect of what is happening. They are very skilled and knowledgeable. However, I also feel that they have an approach that is very rigid when it comes to alternative viewpoints.
Age
31 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
8 IUI, 1 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Male Factor, Uterine Fibroids, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
7
7
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire can be very blunt and too the point, which I can appreciate in this kind of situation. However, I do not feel that he is open minded to adjusting treatment and retesting based on changes in patient condition or concerns. He is very skilled and knowledgeable, but seems rigid in care. I was also frustrated because i had to order excess medication because they were unprepared for how my ovaries would react to the IVF meds.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Don't take it personally, he is just giving you the facts.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
When I first started there as a patient I felt very much like a human, care felt very personal. After my initiation of the IVF process, I felt much more like a number due to the fact that they often forgot to give me necessary information, rushed me through appointments, brushed off concerns, and care was more protocol than personalized.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
for all of my IUI's we used a 5 day clomid regimen to produce 2-3 follicles, and a specifically timed insemination in conjunction with hcg injection. I cannot remember the exact medications and order of receiving them for my IVF cycle. But when I originally researched it, it was seemed to be based on the same protocols of many skilled fertility centers. I do know that I was taking IM progesterone, which I became allergic to around my 5th week of pregnancy, right after switching medications is when I MC. It should be mentioned that I asked for an alternate protocol with higher dose steroids for longer period of time because of immune concerns, and was dismissed.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
They are very caring and compassionate when they understand every aspect of what is happening. They are very skilled and knowledgeable. However, I also feel that they have an approach that is very rigid when it comes to alternative viewpoints.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
They should have done some research before going to the clinic. They should realize that every problem may not be fixable. Over all I do think this clinic does good work, but need to be better at reviewing patient charts more regularly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
I'm not really sure because they didn't review my insurance right before we started, so I want to say the total amount before the review was 14,000 with meds and icsi and freezing. However after they took my new insurance into account the cost was around 6,600. Then there was a little less than 6,000 for PGD testing.
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
They did a very good job of explaining why this is the preferred method for transfer.
What specific things went wrong at Missouri Fertility?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Missouri Fertility.
When I first started the IVF process, they did not tell me that the protocol and prices had changed from the year before. They did not go through the financial responsibilities with us prior to starting the treatment. They did not re review my insurance for changes. They did repeat any prior labs for previous conditions that I may or may not have had; or at least they did not report that they did so. And on at least 3 occasions, I was told a prescription had been called in, only to be told by the pharmacy that they had not received it. Each time I had to call the clinic and have them resend it, and then the pharmacy would get it, but at the risk of myself not getting the medication in time. They also failed to inform me that I didn't have to use the pharmacy that they routinely ordered meds from.
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5
9
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
7 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
5
9
He [Dr. Wilshire] sat down with us and went through in detail about our file and after surgery sat with me and explained everything in depth and answered any questions I had...He can be blunt and he is not afraid to give you any bad news. I truly think he wants each and every patient to have a child... Next transfer using last embryo nothing was changed protocol wise. Same results. Asked him about possible egg quality issues or other tests that could be done. Essentially he said no. And we should just get a hold of him again when we want to do another retrieval and ivf cycle.
All of the nurses [at Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery] are very nice and compassionate to the situations we are in. They are very positive and it is a pleasant experience when we are there. Kim is always nice and asks about our lives...A time or two after having blood work they did not call to tell us the new amount of injections to do. We had to call to get answer...Their billing and insurance processing is slow. Some visits we pay the usual amount and then sometimes don't pay anything. After that I can expect a big bill at the next appointment. They usually say insurance paid more or didn't cover it.
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
7 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
5
9
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He is a very busy doctor. Doing surgery and ivf takes him out of the office a lot. When we talked to him though he does not speak to fast and allows us to stop him and ask questions whenever we are confused.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He can be blunt and he is not afraid to give you any bad news. I truly think he wants each and every patient to have a child.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He sat down with us and went through in detail about our file and after surgery sat with me and explained everything in depth and answered any questions I had. His nurses are very nice and always remember us and ask us questions about us that we discussed last time we were there.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
Since we already had several tests performed by prior doctor he went over file with us. Started a course of action to do a few iui and if not pregnant go in for surgery to see if endometriosis exists. Once through surgery he wanted to do a few more iui. We have since decided to move on to ivf. Started iui with clomid and last 2 cycles have been with injections of folistim.
We moved on to IVF and completed one egg retrieval. Egg numbers were higher than average and at the stage of freezing we were left with 6 I believe to send to be genetically tested. The first transfer we did two embryos, 1 implanted but miscarried. No explanation as to possibly why. Next transfer using last embryo nothing was changed protocol wise. Same results. Asked him about possible egg quality issues or other tests that could be done. Essentially he said no. And we should just get a hold of him again when we want to do another retrieval and ivf cycle.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
All of the nurses are very nice and compassionate to the situations we are in. They are very positive and it is a pleasant experience when we are there. Kim is always nice and asks about our lives
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
Their billing and insurance processing is slow. Some visits we pay the usual amount and then sometimes don't pay anything. After that I can expect a big bill at the next appointment. They usually say insurance paid more or didn't cover it.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
Some of the services were covered under insurance. Not sure of their original prices. 63 for trigger shot. 125 for semen collection and washing. 600 unit of folistim is $420.
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
He prefers to do single transfers. Our first transfer we did two and at multiple steps he always wanted to make sure we knew two could mean twins and make sure we wanted two.
What specific things went wrong at Missouri Fertility?
- Failed to call with results
- Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Missouri Fertility.
A time or two after having blood work they did not call to tell us the new amount of injections to do. We had to call to get answer
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10
10
Age
25 - 30
Treated
2013 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
20 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
10
10
We have been with Dr. Wilshire's team off and on for 5 years. We have 2 children and currently pregnant again....He is very passionate and truly wants to see you succeed. He has personal experience with what you are going through and truly rejoices and feels the hurt each time you do. We had three miscarriages and each time we knew he was truly sad with us....1st child: We had already done clomid before. So we started off with Wilshire doing injections with folistim and IUI's.
The nursing staff [Missouri Fertility] is amazing. We had great experience with all of them and they really felt more like family after all our experiences with them. They cried with us and rejoiced with us in the good news.... We were in and out very quick but never felt rushed. The staff were always kind and looked to answer all our questions. The office is in a good location. Right next to the hospital where he performs your surgery and also a pharmacy in the same building which made getting medication easy.
Age
25 - 30
Treated
2013 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
20 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He is very passionate and truly wants to see you succeed. He has personal experience with what you are going through and truly rejoices and feels the hurt each time you do. We had three miscarriages and each time we knew he was truly sad with us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
It was hard to know the cost of everything. That is more to do with insurance and not necessarily their office. They do their best to give you a worst case scenario so that's what we planned for.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
We have been with Dr. Wilshire's team off and on for 5 years. We have 2 children and currently pregnant again. We have always had very personalized care by both Wilshire and his team.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
1st child: We had already done clomid before. So we started off with Wilshire doing injections with folistim and IUI's. After about 4 we did and exploratory surgery and them 2 IUI's to get preganant with our first child.
2nd child: We did several IUI's and then had 3 miscarriages. Took a short break. Did another clean out surgery and then a few more IUI's. Then we had out 2nd child.
Last set: We did three IUI's woth injection s and got pregnant with twins.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
The nursing staff is amazing. We had great experience with all of them and they really felt more like family after all our experiences with them. They cried with us and rejoiced with us in the good news.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
We were in and out very quick but never felt rushed. The staff were always kind and looked to answer all our questions. The office is in a good location. Right next to the hospital where he performs your surgery and also a pharmacy in the same building which made getting medication easy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
Injections with iui was around $1000-$1300 per month depending on what insurance covered.
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10
10
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
I felt like Dr. Wilshire really cared about me and the nurses as well. They had empathy but were confident in their ability to achieve our desired result....Dr. Wilshire can come across as a little abrasive at first but he is absolutely hilarious. He never made me feel uncomfortable. He and his wife struggled to conceive himself so I know he has empathy for the situation his patients are in. He was willing to work with what we wanted, but did suggest things. The chances of me getting pregnant were really small because of my low egg count.
All the nurses [Missouri Fertility] were great, they didn't always fully educated, however I would ask lots of questions which they were able to answer either in person or over the phone....These people do all these crazy, mind blowing procedures on a daily basis, I am 100% confident they will be able to help you conceive. I really liked my experience with them. Don't be afraid to ask LOTS of questions because they don't know you have them unless you ask.
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire can come across as a little abrasive at first but he is absolutely hilarious. He never made me feel uncomfortable. He and his wife struggled to conceive himself so I know he has empathy for the situation his patients are in. He was willing to work with what we wanted, but did suggest things. The chances of me getting pregnant were really small because of my low egg count. He didn't give up even with the 4 IUIs and 1 chemical pregnancy resulting from our first trial of IVF. After that happened he had us meet with him in his office (no charge for visit) to make sure we were doing ok, what his plan was for us moving forward and even talked about what could have gone better.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Trust Dr. Wilshire. He has a reputation of getting people pregnant for a reason. Every woman I know who has needed help conceiving in the greater Columbia area has gone to him. Dr. W says that after you leave his office after getting treated you will be a better person, and it is true.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
I felt like Dr. Wilshire really cared about me and the nurses as well. They had empathy but were confident in their ability to achieve our desired result. I felt happy every time I had to go in because I felt like the people I was dealing with there were like my friends and really concerned with my outcome.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
With IUI- 3 trials of Clomid with trigger shot to ensure ovulation and 1 trial of injectables (follistim) with trigger shot.
With IVF-Follisim to increase my number of eggs, menopure, ganarilix before retrieval. Retrieval occurred under sedation, fresh transfer of 2 embryos resulted in chemical pregnancy, frozen transfer of last 2 embryos resulted in singleton pregnancy which I am currently in my 11th week of carrying! No real adverse reactions to meds. After frozen transfer I was put on estrogen and progesterone suppositories as well as progesterone injections daily which were not bad.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Marnie)
All the nurses were great, they didn't always fully educated, however I would ask lots of questions which they were able to answer either in person or over the phone.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
These people do all these crazy, mind blowing procedures on a daily basis, I am 100% confident they will be able to help you conceive. I really liked my experience with them. Don't be afraid to ask LOTS of questions because they don't know you have them unless you ask.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
I think total costs for IUI were around 400-500 per cycle. IVF in total was around 15000. Some was covered by insurance
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
Dr. W would not put in more than 2 unless the quality was very poor. He said putting in 1 is the world standard now, but we went with 2 because we were ok with the chance of multiples
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7
7
Age
25 - 28
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
7
7
Dr Wilshire was very relatable due to the fact that he struggled with infertility as well. He took time to explain everything and all of our options. He made us feel hopefull but also informed of the not so good possible outcomes.... Dr wilshire explained how important weight and a healthy lifestyle was when dealing infertility so I decided to take a break from treatment and get healthy. I was able to loose 40lbs and concieved naturally in 2016 but I miscarried at 10wks under Wilshire's care. He preformed a D&C and then shortly after he completed another Laproscopic surgery in the beginning of 2017 to remove the endometriosis that had grown back. We completed a 6th IUI with injections but unfortunately it failed.
They [the staff at Missouri Fertility] were very nice and compassionate and wether I was in person or over the phone, they always answered any questions I had. The only weakness would be that they indicated they accepted my insurance prior to treatment and then after several appointments, the day I miscarried, they informed me that they did not take my insurance and all appointments and treatments would need to be paid our of pocket.
Age
25 - 28
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
7
7
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr Wilshire was very relatable due to the fact that he struggled with infertility as well. He took time to explain everything and all of our options. He made us feel hopefull but also informed of the not so good possible outcomes.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Make sure to do your own research and advocate for any tests or bloodwork you would like done
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He was very caring and informative and made sure we understood all possible outcomes.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
In 2014 We completely a Laproscopic surgery to diagnose and remove my stage 3 endometriosis. We coukd not afford IVF so Wilshire explained IUI to us as well as the cost. We were given several options as far as medications we could use and chose the cheaper option to begin with which was Clomid. When clomid failed for the 4th time, we moved onto Gonadotropin injections, with another IUI but unfortunately it failed also. Dr wilshire explained how important weight and a healthy lifestyle was when dealing infertility so I decided to take a break from treatment and get healthy. I was able to loose 40lbs and concieved naturally in 2016 but I miscarried at 10wks under Wilshire's care. He preformed a D&C and then shortly after he completed another Laproscopic surgery in the beginning of 2017 to remove the endometriosis that had grown back. We completed a 6th IUI with injections but unfortunately it failed. Wilshire has since reccomended IVF so we are currently trying to save money for IVF.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
Very sweet and caring
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
They were very nice and compassionate and wether I was in person or over the phone, they always answered any questions I had. The only weakness would be that they indicated they accepted my insurance prior to treatment and then after several appointments, the day I miscarried, they informed me that they did not take my insurance and all appointments and treatments would need to be paid our of pocket.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
One medicated IUI costs around $700-$1000 depending on medication and how many vaginal scans were needed or reccomend which cost $120 per scan. Injections cost $600 and Clomid cost approximately $15.
What specific things went wrong at Missouri Fertility?
- Lost paperwork
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Missouri Fertility.
They indicated they accepted my insurance at my first appointment and then weeks later which was the day I miscarried, they informed me that they did not accept my insurance and that all appointments and treatments would need to be paid out of pocket
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7
9
Age
27
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
7
9
Dr. Wilshire went through both mine and my husbands medical histories. He suggested that I may have PCOS. Upon doing the first US, a nurse did it, but Dr. Wilshire stood behind her and explained everything to us and I did in fact have PCOS. He laid out our treatment plan and told us we could start right away! He was very nice and compassionate during the whole process. Unfortunately we didn't see him at all during our first cycle as he was out for surgery on his shoulder. But we saw him at the very next cycle.
They [Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery] have a lab in house for semen testing. They have multiple treatment rooms. They are able to perform hysteroscope in the office. Pharmacy next door for easy access to meds... $124 per each US, $10 for clomid, $85 for HCG trigger shot. $240 for semen prep and IUI. Around $600-700 total per cycle
Age
27
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
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
7
9
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire went through both mine and my husbands medical histories. He suggested that I may have PCOS. Upon doing the first US, a nurse did it, but Dr. Wilshire stood behind her and explained everything to us and I did in fact have PCOS. He laid out our treatment plan and told us we could start right away! He was very nice and compassionate during the whole process. Unfortunately we didn't see him at all during our first cycle as he was out for surgery on his shoulder. But we saw him at the very next cycle.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Ask lots of questions
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
The staff are always really friendly. Dr. Wilshire comes in and looks at my US and gets excited when he sees how many eggs we produced. He has a warm and caring personality
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
US on cycle day 3, start clomid 100mg for 5 days immediately. Return for US 8-9 days later to see lining and follicles. Then a HCG trigger shot. Timed intercourse night of shot and after IUI. IUI 36 hrs after shot.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
They all are very friendly upon calling you back. They engage you in friendly talk about the weather or what plans you have for the weekend. They all are very competent in doing the US. Most of them are good at explaining stuff to you.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
They have a lab in house for semen testing. They have multiple treatment rooms. They are able to perform hysteroscope in the office. Pharmacy next door for easy access to meds
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
$124 per each US, $10 for clomid, $85 for HCG trigger shot. $240 for semen prep and IUI. Around $600-700 total per cycle
What specific things went wrong at Missouri Fertility?
- Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Missouri Fertility.
The clinic said they would call with the results of semen analysis but they never did, we had to ask at next appointment
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10
10
Age
30
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Wilshire is super direct and tells it how it is. We loved his confident yet humble approach. He explained everything very well, was direct about the lifestyle things we needed to change while explaining why the changes needed to be made. We never left the office confused or unsure of what was going on...Every time I called his office a person answered the phone. I was never put on hold and never talked to a computer, they always answered my questions and helped me out...
The [Mid MO Repro Med and Surg] clinic is great. As I mentioned before, a human always answers the phone and they are always waiting at the front desk when you come in for your appointment. They were easy to work with...Amanda was great to work with. She's calm, confident and compassionate. She fully explained everything she was going to do before she did it, answered all of our questions and even laughed at my husbands "funny" jokes. Whenever she had to call me with test results, she did so within hours of me leaving the office and she returned phone calls promptly within a few hours. She was encouraging and comforting to work with...
Age
30
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European, Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire is super direct and tells it how it is. We loved his confident yet humble approach. He explained everything very well, was direct about the lifestyle things we needed to change while explaining why the changes needed to be made. We never left the office confused or unsure of what was going on.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Make an appointment sooner! I wish we would have gone in when I first thought about it instead of waiting for "one more cycle".
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Every time I called his office a person answered the phone. I was never put on hold and never talked to a computer, they always answered my questions and helped me out. Amanda (his nurse) was super nice and explained everything that was happening in normal language that we could understand.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
For our first appointment, we watched a video that explained the fertility process and then Dr. Wilshire came and brought us to his office. He asked us all of the life style and medical history questions- in most offices the nurses do this, we liked that he did. He explained what the next few months would look like for us and then did an ultrasound. On my next cycle, I took Clomid followed by a trigger shot and IUI. We were successful on our first round!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Amanda)
Amanda was great to work with. She's calm, confident and compassionate. She fully explained everything she was going to do before she did it, answered all of our questions and even laughed at my husbands "funny" jokes. Whenever she had to call me with test results, she did so within hours of me leaving the office and she returned phone calls promptly within a few hours. She was encouraging and comforting to work with.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
The clinic is great. As I mentioned before, a human always answers the phone and they are always waiting at the front desk when you come in for your appointment. They were easy to work with.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
None of the costs were over the top. You pay before you go in for your appointment. The cost was typically between $50-$200 per appointment.
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10
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
He [Dr. Wilshire] was straight forward with us, set up our plan, and made sure we understood what would be happening at each visit. When we had unsuccessful cycles, the plan was adjusted every time. I always felt like he was moving us forward and swinging for the fences - every cycle. We felt really comfortable with him and he is so calm and kind, it put us at ease being in his care...
Kim, Amanda, and Marnie were my nurses and they were SO amazing and kind. I always got a call back even when I had a random concern, and they very sweetly took time out of their clinic to answer questions I had. Sometimes after Dr Wilshire would leave the room I would go over details with the nurses just to make sure I was on track- and they were so helpful and patient. I love those ladies and their support!..
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire is one smart cookie. He was straight forward with us, set up our plan, and made sure we understood what would be happening at each visit. When we had unsuccessful cycles, the plan was adjusted every time. I always felt like he was moving us forward and swinging for the fences - every cycle. We felt really comfortable with him and he is so calm and kind, it put us at ease being in his care. Our experience has been wonderful!!!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Just follow along with the plan he sets up and have faith!!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He and his nurses were always so kind when we came in; asking about what we'd been up to, how we were feeling, gave hugs, and took such good care of us with grace and we really felt like they were ALL rooting for us.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
1. Clomid 50 mg-was not able to do iui this cycle. Neg hpt.
2. Clomid 100 mg, progesterone supp, hcg inj. Successful but miscarriage at 6 weeks.
3. Clomid 150 mg, progesterone supp, hcg inj. Negative hpt.
4. Clomid 150 mg, progesterone supp, fsh injections, hcg inj. Successful and currently 10 weeks w one beautiful baby!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
Kim, Amanda, and Marnie were my nurses and they were SO amazing and kind. I always got a call back even when I had a random concern, and they very sweetly took time out of their clinic to answer questions I had. Sometimes after Dr Wilshire would leave the room I would go over details with the nurses just to make sure I was on track- and they were so helpful and patient. I love those ladies and their support!
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
They are SO organized and to the smallest detail. I think they knew my cycles better than me! It took so much stress out of the process for me knowing that they were on top of everything. From bloodwork, to diet, exercise, meds, schedule...I just had to do what they said. And that made me worry waaaaaay less having someone just tell me what to do.
Literally the only thing I didn't like was their after hours answering service... they weren't great at delivering messages.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
US were $120 and then eventually insurance covered, Clomid depends on in but mine was around $30, Progesterone was $65 per fill, hcg inj was $90, iui wax around $300. We thought all charges were reasonable. Working in healthcare, I feel like I have a pretty good handle on cost of procedures.
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10
10
Age
27 - 31
Treated
2012 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
Nurses and IVF staff [at Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery] checked on me when I came in and out of the office regardless if they were the ones seeing me that day....Dr Wilshire tells you how things are. He is sometimes blunt and to the point but does it professionally. [The nurse] is wonderful. She even offered to give me her personal cell phone number so she could walk me through mixing medications when it was time because it was after office hours.
Nurses and IVF staff [at Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery] checked on me when I came in and out of the office regardless if they were the ones seeing me that day....Dr Wilshire tells you how things are. He is sometimes blunt and to the point but does it professionally. [The nurse] is wonderful. She even offered to give me her personal cell phone number so she could walk me through mixing medications when it was time because it was after office hours.
Age
27 - 31
Treated
2012 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr Wilshire tells you how things are. He is sometimes blunt and to the point but does it professionally.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Ask lots of questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Nurses and IVF staff checked on me when I came in and out of the office regardless if they were the ones seeing me that day.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
Follistim 225units daily for 7 days
Ganirelix 250mcg on day 6 and day 8
Menopur 225 units on day 8
HCG on day 9
Egg Retrieval on day Day 11
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Marnee)
She is wonderful. She even offered to give me her personal cell phone number so she could walk me through mixing medications when it was time because it was after office hours.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
Most appointments are quick and there isn't much wait time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
We did fresh IVF cycles with ICSI. Our first pregnancy also required a TESA procedure. Our first cycle was partially covered by insurance. We had to pay about $14,000 up front and were reimbursed by the clinic after insurance paid, how total cost for that cycle was about $6,000. For our second cycle insurance covered most of it. We still had specimens froze so we didn't have to do another TESA procedure. Our insurance was checked this time and we only had to pay what insurance wasn't going to pay. At the time of our consultation we had different insurance so our consultation was $157.75. Our insurance changed at our cost were
$320 for Hysterscope with practice transfer
2 office visits for ultrasound and Estradiol Levels $53.06 each
$1500 for IVF/ICSI
3 office visits for ultrasounds after transfer $25 each
For a total of in office cost of $2001.12
Medication Costs were as follows
Birth control pills prior to starting cycle no cost
Valium $0.68 for hysterscope
Doxycycline $10
Follistim 4 vials $50
Menopur 8 vials $100
Ganirelix 3 vials $50
Endometrin $50
Augmentin $3.90
Aspirin $0
HCG $20
Total Medication cost $284.58
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9
9
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
9
9
Dr. Wilshire was very honest about his expectations and blunt about fertility barriers. Though he is straight-forward, he showed compassion to our situation. He was very conversational on our first visit, which helped us get to know him, and him us. He always saw us on visits to tell us the current status and what to expect. Dr. Wilshire performed a procedure on me to help increase fertility, and everything went well and I was excellently cared for.
Dr. Wilshire was very honest about his expectations and blunt about fertility barriers. Though he is straight-forward, he showed compassion to our situation. He was very conversational on our first visit, which helped us get to know him, and him us. He always saw us on visits to tell us the current status and what to expect. Dr. Wilshire performed a procedure on me to help increase fertility, and everything went well and I was excellently cared for.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Doctor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
9
9
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire was very honest about his expectations and blunt about fertility barriers. Though he is straight-forward, he showed compassion to our situation. He was very conversational on our first visit, which helped us get to know him, and him us. He always saw us on visits to tell us the current status and what to expect. Dr. Wilshire performed a procedure on me to help increase fertility, and everything went well and I was excellently cared for.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire will give it to you straight, and do everything he can to get you pregnant!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
The staff knew my name, always took great care with my numerous calls with questions, and returned my calls very quickly. Treatment is highly personalized.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
Initially, I had an exam which showed some ovarian cysts. Dr. Wilshire said I may have PCOS, so he did a procedure to possibly diagnose that and to remove any cysts that may be there. That went well. I didn't have PCOS, but several cysts were removed. This increases fertility. I took one round of Clomid, and did an Hcg injection, then went to have an IUI with donated sperm. A few weeks later we found out we were pregnant! Dr. Wilshire told us there was about a 60% chance of getting pregnant after three cycles of trying IUI. So we didn't expect it to happen so quickly! We are 10 weeks pregnant now.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Amanda)
Amanda was always available to answer questions, or called me back very quickly. All nursing staff was professional and courteous.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
The clinic was easy to get to, with great parking. Appointments were easy to schedule, staff was friendly, and we enjoyed our entire experience there.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
I have a high deductible, so I paid film price for everything except the procedure I had. All office visits and ultrasounds were under $150.
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10
10
Age
29
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr. Wilshire was amazing! He made me feel very comfortable and helped make the situation a little lighter while still portraying to understand the scariness of the circumstances...He was incredibly blunt and very direct about what our 'problems' were and what our course of action would look like. He did not sugar coat anything but still relayed the message in a caring and compassionate manor... He sat down and talked with me for over an hour about every detail of my life that could be affecting my fertility while not making me feel bad for any of it!
[Nurse] Amanda [at Mid Missouri Repro Med] was great. Very warm and sweet!...He [Dr. Wilshire] was incredibly blunt and very direct about what our 'problems' were and what our course of action would look like. He did not sugar coat anything but still relayed the message in a caring and compassionate manor... My husband and I were so nervous to take the step of seeing someone for infertility but upon first impression, he immediately made us both feel much better.
Age
29
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
—
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire was amazing! He made me feel very comfortable and helped make the situation a little lighter while still portraying to understand the scariness of the circumstances. He even made us laugh! My husband and I were so nervous to take the step of seeing someone for infertility but upon first impression, he immediately made us both feel much better. We still talk about that first appoint and how we loved Dr. Wilshire within minutes of being in his office! He was incredibly blunt and very direct about what our 'problems' were and what our course of action would look like. He did not sugar coat anything but still relayed the message in a caring and compassionate manor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He is very direct. If you don't like blunt then he is not the doctor for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire totally made me feel like a human. He sat down and talked with me for over an hour about every detail of my life that could be affecting my fertility while not making me feel bad for any of it!
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
I had a total of 2 rounds of IUI treatment. For each round, I went in on the first day of my period for an ultrasound and then was given a prescription for clomid (25mg the first round, 50mg the second) in which I took for 5 days towards the beginning of my cycle. Then in the middle of my cycle, I would go in for another ultrasound to make sure my ovaries had grown appropriately and that there was an egg ready. The gave me an hcg trigger IM injection to do at home that night and then the following day, my husband would go in and deposit a sample in which the lab in Dr. Wilshire's office would spin out the 'bad ones' of the bunch. 2 hours later I would go in and they would inject his sample directly into my uterus. It was completely painless and then I would rest there with my knees up for 15min. Later that night my husband and I had intercourse to set the 'environment.' After the IUI treatment I had to take progesterone suppositories until I got a negative pregnancy test or until 8 weeks gestation. 2 weeks later I took a pregnancy test. The first round it came back negative but on the second round it came back positive. I had to do IUI treatment because I have endometriosis and PCOS along with a blocked tube. The only thing that was not so pleasant about the whole expericence (other than it just being an uncomfterable situation anyway) were the meds. They made me feel pretty moody but it was all so so worth it because I now have a 3 month old baby boy!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: amanda)
Amanda was great. Very warm and sweet!
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10
10
Age
24
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
I know that Dr. Wilshire sees hundreds and hundreds of patients, but every time I went in, I felt like I was the only one that he had his focus on and it was a VERY personal experience every single time...When I got an appointment with him, we walked out very confident in Dr. Wilshire's plan for us...
The [Mid MO Repro Med and Surg] clinic was very clean with high technology equipment. The receptionists were always friendly and welcoming. There are no weaknesses, it is a great office...The nurses showed a lot of compassion through the tough journey. When I had phone calls every time I had a worry, they saw me right away or gave me the answer I needed. I grew attached to the staff because it was such a personal experience...
Age
24
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
5th of 5 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
My husband and I saw fertility doctor after fertility doctor due to recurrent loss. I feel like we got nowhere and got different answers every single time. I have several family members and friends who have full blown infertility and they got pregnant successfully within 1-3 visits with Dr. Wilshire after years of trying. When I got an appointment with him, we walked out very confident in Dr. Wilshire's plan for us. We we lucky enough to get pregnant the first round of IUI. This pregnancy is the first pregnancy out of 4 total, that is healthy. And I believe it was because of his approach. He kept a close eye on me through about ten weeks pregnant with my history of miscarriages. When we had to depart it was very bittersweet. I have been referring everyone who I know that has infertility to him. My husband and I will definitely be back if need be for our other children.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
If you want to go through treatment, you have to be willing to spend a little money and be able to take off work last minute. This wasn't even an issue for us though because IUI was very affordable and they were able to get me in at 7 am before my work even started. Each of the visits had no wait in the waiting room and I was in and out within less than 15 minutes and that even included the quick IUI procedure. I was even able to go straight back to work after that with no restrictions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
I know that Dr. Wilshire sees hundreds and hundreds of patients, but every time I went in, I felt like I was the only one that he had his focus on and it was a VERY personal experience every single time.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
I did a series of tests with several different doctors and even a hysteroscopy and laparoscopy to try to figure out recurrent loss. When I got to Dr. Wilshire, he did one more round of tests to see if I needed to do IUI or IVF. Lab work came back good so we did IUI. I did 50 mg of clomid with ultrasound monitoring, trigger shot and IUI. Then he put me on progesterone. I had only one dominant follicle. First round worked and I got pregnant successfully with a singleton. I am currently 11 weeks pregnant.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
The nurses showed a lot of compassion through the tough journey. When I had phone calls every time I had a worry, they saw me right away or gave me the answer I needed. I grew attached to the staff because it was such a personal experience.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
The clinic was very clean with high technology equipment. The receptionists were always friendly and welcoming. There are no weaknesses, it is a great office.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
Each ultrasound cost $125 and IUI was around $200. The medications were fairly inexpensive.
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10
10
Age
26 - 32
Treated
2010 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
9 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
Dr. Wiltshire was always very open and straightforward with us. There were times that his honesty stung a little, especially in regards to my weight issues, but I never once doubted that he had our best interests in mind. He is very knowledgable in his field and always made sure we knew what was going on with our treatments. He made us feel comfortable and confident as we continued our treatments...
Appointments [at Mid MO Repro Med and Surg] were usually right on time and they were able to get you in and back out in a timely manner. They were very knowledgable as to what my insurance covered and I never had to question anything in that area. I saw no weaknesses within the clinic...The nurses were always available when I called with questions. They were knowledgable of our treatments and time was not wasted having to explain why we were there. They were always very friendly, kind and helpful....
Age
26 - 32
Treated
2010 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
9 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wiltshire was always very open and straightforward with us. There were times that his honesty stung a little, especially in regards to my weight issues, but I never once doubted that he had our best interests in mind. He is very knowledgable in his field and always made sure we knew what was going on with our treatments. He made us feel comfortable and confident as we continued our treatments.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He can be very straightforward and a little abrassive, but he is amazing at what he does and always has your best interest in mind.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
The staff was always warm and welcoming. There were even times outside the office that they recognized us and acknowledged us.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
Since I was diagnosed as having PCOS one of the biggest parts of my treatment plan was to be on a low carb diet. This helped to regulate some of my levels in order to make my IUIs successful. Our medication was modified as needed based on what my ultrasounds would show.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
The nurses were always available when I called with questions. They were knowledgable of our treatments and time was not wasted having to explain why we were there. They were always very friendly, kind and helpful.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
Appointments were usually right on time and they were able to get you in and back out in a timely manner. They were very knowledgable as to what my insurance covered and I never had to question anything in that area. I saw no weaknesses within the clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
At the end my insurance covered all ultrasounds. Before that I paid $125 each visit for an ultrasound and when we would have an IUI done it was around $220.
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10
10
Age
26 - 27
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS, Immunological
10
10
There was never a time where we went home disappointed in the care we received [from Dr Wilshire]. We may have been disappointed in outcomes along the way, but those were outcomes that were not in anyway in his control. They were outcomes left to nature and my body that did not cooperate with our plan. Dr Wilshire was always available for questions. He never turned us away or referred us to ask his nurses questions. He was genuine in the time spent with us.
When it came to finding a high risk doctor for our successful IVF twin pregnancy, they [Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery] did all the work in getting an appointment set for us. Even after hours, even once we were past their care, they still answered pages in the middle of the night and put to rest any concerns we had.
Age
26 - 27
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS, Immunological
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr Wilshire from the get go was very forward. He didn't sugar coat things, but he also was not too harsh or gruff in explaining the hard facts. From the first visit we were very confident. He moved forward with us immediately with a plan, from day 1. If we experienced any set backs or curveballs, he wasted no time in coming up with a new plan and putting it into place immediately. There was never a time where we went home disappointed in the care we received. We may have been disappointed in outcomes along the way, but those were outcomes that were not in anyway in his control. They were outcomes left to nature and my body that did not cooperate with our plan. Dr Wilshire was always available for questions. He never turned us away or referred us to ask his nurses questions. He was genuine in the time spent with us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He prepared for the truth. Nothing will be sugar coated. He is honest in what baseline factors need to be present to conceive. Whether it's losing weight, or gaining weight, or picking up exercise and getting healthier, or cutting back on exercise and letting your body heal. He knows what he is doing. Trust it!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
The nurses or Dr Wilshire himself were available to us 24/7. During treatments, if we left appointments and thought of questions later, we could call at any time and have any question answered. When we had breakdowns and cried, Dr Wilshire himself lingered in the room for comfort. When it came to finding a high risk doctor for our successful IVF twin pregnancy, they did all the work in getting an appointment set for us. Even after hours, even once we were past their care, they still answered pages in the middle of the night and put to rest any concerns we had.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
We first tried clomid, but thanks to my pituitary issues, my body did not respond to this at all. So we immediately moved go injectables. It was a fast change of plans, and scary. We didn't expect that so quick. But Dr Wilshire knew clomid was a waste of our time, so we moved on! IUI + follistim was next for us. Since I had plenty of eggs, and maturation/ ovulation was my issue, we started with half the typical dose. Being conservative worried me, but he was right, because even at a half dose I over-responded and the cycle was cancelled. The next cycle, they monitored me every other day instead of every few days, to titrate my dose as needed. With this, I even still was over stimulated and cancelled yet again. We gave it one more shot, and this time went so low and low that after two full weeks of injections, we had no lead egg(s) jumping out and they were in fact fizzling. So we cancelled and moved to IVF. Our protocol with this was going to still be conservative, and have both an agonist and antagonist approach. We chose this since I do get overstimulated easily. We did not want premature release of any follicles. So about half way into stims we added antagonists as well. We went: follistim, follistim+ menopur, menopur+ ganirelix, and trigger. That worked beautifully. Resulting in an abundance of eggs.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Marnee)
We worked primarily with Amanda at first. She was very quiet but kind and compassionate. She answered any questions we had and always made us feel comfortable. Kim did our IUI, and was a very fun, but professional nurse to work with. Marnee was our IVF nurse, who is very to the point and honest, but cares deeply for each patient. Marnee can come off as stern, especially when explaining risks, but we quickly realized this is just because she genuinely cares and worries about each patient. The relief on her face when she saw me after we suffered from OHSS (ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome) said it all. We had a rough patch, but one office visit we came in and I was feeling much better. She let out a huge sigh of relief and said she'd been worried sick every night for us. This made us feel even more comfortable in their care.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
The clinic is set in an older building, but don't judge a book by its cover. Their office is in fact very nice, clean, and comfortable. They recently received new ultrasound machines which are much improved. Their surgery prep room and surgery room and situated right next to the lab where embryos are kept. During transfer you can literally see your eggs being drawn up into the catheter by the embryologist. It is comforting to be able to see all the "behind the scenes" action, because these are our babies we are talking about!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
Ultrasounds were roughly average, ~$100. IUI was average as well, aside from injectables, the procedure cost just a couple hundred. Ivf cost was reasonable and average. ~15K, including ICSI, not including genetic screening.
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10
10
Age
27 - 29
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
He [Dr. Wilshire] was very honest about our chances and what we needed to do to increase those chances. He was kind and understanding when we needed to take a break from treatments and not pushy...He's very honest about what needs to be done. He gave us a detailed diet to follow which I like since I'm horrible at following diets. He was so excited for us when we did get pregnant. I would highly recommend him...
[Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery was] ...So helpful and invested. They were so happy for us and I would highly recommend this clinic. They went above and beyond when we has issues with the loan company...[Nurse] Marney was wonderful and helpful and always keeping us in the loop...
Age
27 - 29
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He's very honest about what needs to be done. He gave us a detailed diet to follow which I like since I'm horrible at following diets. He was so excited for us when we did get pregnant. I would highly recommend him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He's honest. I'm 30lbs overweight and he did tell me that losing weight would help but it wasn't mandatory. He did it in such a way that I wasn't offended or upset by it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He was very honest about our chances and what we needed to do to increase those chances. He was kind and understanding when we needed to take a break from treatments and not pushy.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
We did 4 clomid IUI cycles with Dr. Wilshire which we unsuccessful. We decided to jump straight to IVF since an injectables cycle is so expensive to give us our best chance. Dr. Wilshire agreed with our rationale and put me on birth control to start. Before the cycle started we did a mock transfer which showed I had a pseudo cyst which he removed right there. I like how proactive he is. We did two weeks of injections but I only produced 4 follicles. Since we were expecting to get 20 this was disappointing. Dr. Wilshire discussed cancelling the cycle so we didn't spend the big bucks for 4 eggs. We decided that was best and the cycle was converted to IUI. The IUI worked and we now have a beautiful 4 month old!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Marney)
Marney was wonderful and helpful and always keeping us in the loop.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
So helpful and invested. They were so happy for us and I would highly recommend this clinic. They went above and beyond when we has issues with the loan company.
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10
10
Age
28 - 32
Treated
2009 - 2013
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
He [Dr Gil Wilshire] easily could try and sway our decisions to improve his numbers but he cared about us as people and our mental health through the process... All of the first 3 cycles were slightly different, working to find something that would work for us. After trying a double transfer that he had not done before and having success, the same protocol was used when we returned to conceive our second baby.
[Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery was] professional, organized, clean, welcoming. You always feel so important and as if you are their only patient... [Nurse] Marnee is one of the greatest people I've met. If I ever had any question, she was always available. Marnee always made me feel at ease and helped me stay relaxed throughout the years of being with Dr. Wilshire's office. Always professional but always there, through tears and sadness and the greatest joy of becoming pregnant.
Age
28 - 32
Treated
2009 - 2013
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire made us feel as part of his family and always encouraged us to do what we were comfortable with. He easily could try and sway our decisions to improve his numbers but he cared about us as people and our mental health through the process. We always had complete trust in him and his team and it was very bittersweet to move on after becoming pregnant.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Be honest and open, he's available to talk about any and everything. Don't hold back any questions or concerns because Dr. Wilshire can make you feel at ease after discussion.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
I always felt as if I was their only patient while knowing it was far from that. Personal relationships with all staff from the beginning and communication available all hours.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
All of the first 3 cycles were slightly different, working to find something that would work for us. After trying a double transfer that he had not done before and having success, the same protocol was used when we returned to conceive our second baby.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Marnee White)
Marnee is one of the greatest people I've met. If I ever had any question, she was always available. Marnee always made me feel at ease and helped me stay relaxed throughout the years of being with Dr. Wilshire's office. Always professional but always there, through tears and sadness and the greatest joy of becoming pregnant.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
Professional, organized, clean, welcoming. You always feel so important and as if you are their only patient .
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
With no insurance coverage everything was out of pocket. I can't remember exact costs but compared to other offices it was average in comparison.
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10
10
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
10
10
I had a surgery first to remove a Cyst from my left ovary. Then we started IUI rounds [with Dr. Wilshire] a few months later...is very through and will go over the procedures and expectations step by step. He is direct, but I appreciate that. He went over all my needs and always answered every question. He wants to help you achieve your goals and is very open to LGBT...I cannot say enough good things about him...
It is an older building, but it is very clean and very nice in the office [of Missouri Fertility]. I know they are moving soon--but to me it doesn't matter. The inside office and the great team is what matters. The baby pictures they have posted are so cute in there!!!...The care is full of love and kindness, you can tell they are as dedicated to your goals as you are...They [nurses] are very through and always follow up--even when our third party ultrasound didn't do their follow up, his nurses always did. They were reachable outside of business hours and were always willing to answer all questions you had. They wanted the same thing you did.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Wilshire is very through and will go over the procedures and expectations step by step. He is direct, but I appreciate that. He went over all my needs and always answered every question. He wants to help you achieve your goals and is very open to LGBT.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He is direct and will tell you how it is. But you are an adult, you should be able to handle it. If you are overweight, he will tell you--to try and help you--to start managing yourself.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
I cannot say enough good things about him and his nurses. The care is
full of love and kindness, you can tell they are as dedicated to your
goals as you are.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
I had a surgery first to remove a Cyst from my left ovary. Then we started IUI rounds a few months later. They were started with 5 days of clomid followed by the procedure and some progesterone.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Kim)
They are very through and always follow up--even when our third party ultrasound didn't do their follow up, his nurses always did. They were reachable outside of business hours and were always willing to answer all questions you had. They wanted the same thing you did.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
It is an older building, but it is very clean and very nice in the office. I know they are moving soon--but to me it doesn't matter. The inside office and the great team is what matters. The baby pictures they have posted are so cute in there!!!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
the prices are very reasonable!
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10
10
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
10
10
Dr Wilshire explained everything in detail throughout the process. Even after our failed cycle, he took time out of his busy schedule to personally meet us and answer any questions we had about the procedure and moving forward.... We had a great experience with Dr Wilshire from the initial consultation through the egg retrieval and after. We felt he took the time to thoroughly explain the procedures. We felt Dr Wilshire was very honest with us about our chances.
Although at times there were delays in hearing back from the nursing staff [Mid-Missouri Reproductive Med] my overall experience was very good with that clinic. Both the doctor and the nurses took time to explain the procedures in the medications throughout the entire process.... The total costs related to our first cycle of IVF was a little over $22,000. This included the ultrasounds, the egg retrieval, ICSI, PGD testing, and the medications.
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
We had a great experience with Dr Wilshire from the initial consultation through the egg retrieval and after. We felt he took the time to thoroughly explain the procedures. We felt Dr Wilshire was very honest with us about our chances.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Any patient should ask lots of questions and if you don’t understand the answers, ask again.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr Wilshire explained everything in detail throughout the process. Even after our failed cycle, he took time out of his busy schedule to personally meet us and answer any questions we had about the procedure and moving forward.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Marnee)
The nursing staff was great in explaining the procedures, medication, etc. The only negative is that at times it was hard to reach them and had to leave multiple messages and/or emails.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
Although at times there were delays in hearing back from the nursing staff my overall experience was very good with that clinic. Both the doctor and the nurses took time to explain the procedures in the medications throughout the entire process.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
The total costs related to our first cycle of IVF was a little over $22,000. This included the ultrasounds, the egg retrieval, ICSI, PGD testing, and the medications.
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
Dr Wilshire did go over the risks of a multiple embryo transfer because I have a weakened cervix from a previous surgery.
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8
9
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
8
9
We started with Clomid [with Dr. Gil Wilshire] and it took me 3 weeks to respond to it. So the next cycle we started with Clomid and then switched to Follistim because of the reaction time of my body. The last cycle we did all Follistim and I still had a 3 week reaction time. I did develop follicles every time it just took weeks. All 3 IUIs were successful but ended in chemical pregnancies...We did 3 cycles of IUI. I have PCOS and no other known issues so this seemed like the most practical approach.
They [staff at Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery] always knew exactly who I was...I think they should update the design and make it more comforting and inviting. They have all of the appropriate equipment it just seems like a very clinical setting. I've seen other clinics that were more inviting...The IUI itself was not that expensive. About $700 a cycle but my cycles were unusually long so it costs more.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Latino
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
8
9
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
I just wish I actually got treatment from him more often. I usually always dealt with the nurses. I love how easy going and knowledgeable he is. He always gives us hope and encouragement when we do see him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Be prepared with questions every time you go.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
They always knew exactly who I was.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
We did 3 cycles of IUI. I have PCOS and no other known issues so this seemed like the most practical approach. We started with Clomid and it took me 3 weeks to respond to it. So the next cycle we started with Clomid and then switched to Follistim because of the reaction time of my body. The last cycle we did all Follistim and I still had a 3 week reaction time. I did develop follicles every time it just took weeks. All 3 IUIs were successful but ended in chemical pregnancies.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
They know who you are and they want you to be successful.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
I think they should update the design and make it more comforting and inviting. They have all of the appropriate equipment it just seems like a very clinical setting. I've seen other clinics that were more inviting.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
I received First Steps so I was able to get my Follistim at a discount. The IUI itself was not that expensive. About $700 a cycle but my cycles were unusually long so it costs more.
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
We did not have IVF done.
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10
10
Age
26 - 29
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
Dr. Wilshire is very blunt, which I appreciate. He told me he thought our cycle could go either way but he had a plan based on our case. I appreciate that he was truthful and didn’t tell me that everything was great...The first 7 days of my cycle we used follistim and the next 7 we used menopur and ganirelix. This is a good protocol for pcos which I found out through my own research and his approach matched what I learned. For our FET, we did a lupron protocol and it worked.
$7800 for IVF - fresh transfer plus labs and meds. $2000 for FET plus labs and meds [at Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine and Surgery]...The staff was on the ball and I never had issues with anyone. The building the clinic is in is dated...The ultrasound machines were new in 2015 so they were nice...Marnie [nurse] was awesome! I could call and actually talk to her or she’d call me back within an hour. I even had her cell phone and called her at 9 pm one time with a question. She answered all my questions and talked me off of the ledge.
Age
26 - 29
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire is very blunt, which I appreciate. He told me he thought our cycle could go either way but he had a plan based on our case. I appreciate that he was truthful and didn’t tell me that everything was great.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He’s going to tell you the truth so try not to get defensive if it not something you want to hear.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr. Wilshire and Marnie were always telling me the truth and we’re upfront. Everyone at the clinic was great!
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
The first 7 days of my cycle we used follistim and the next 7 we used menopur and ganirelix. This is a good protocol for pcos which I found out through my own research and his approach matched what I learned. For our FET, we did a lupron protocol and it worked.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Missouri Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Marnie)
Marnie was awesome! I could call and actually talk to her or she’d call me back within an hour. I even had her cell phone and called her at 9 pm one time with a question. She answered all my questions and talked me off of the ledge.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
The staff was on the ball and I never had issues with anyone. The building the clinic is in is dated. I actually went to college across the street and the clinic reminded me a lot of the buildings on campus which were from the 1960s. The ultrasound machines were new in 2015 so they were nice.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
$7800 for IVF - fresh transfer plus labs and meds. $2000 for FET plus labs and meds.
Describe Gil Wilshire's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Fertility.
I wanted a eSET and he was fine with it. I’m not sure what he does with other patients.
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10
10
Age
30
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality, Uterine Fibroids, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
Dr Wilshire and all of his staff are excellent. They do everything they can to make you feel at ease in what's one of the hardest situations....It's so confronting to have a Doctor and his staff that are so caring....He then proceeded to tell us about everything the clinic offers, from the cheapest route to the most expensive....I was prescribed 100mg of clomid for 5 days then we went for our IUI and I then took progesterone...We are very grateful and blessed that we found Dr Wilshire and his team!!!
The office staff [Mid Mo Repro Med and Surg], along with the nurses work very well together....Every time my husband and I have had an appointment, our experience has been great. No complaints.....Dr Wilshire and all of his staff are excellent. They do everything they can to make you feel at ease in what's one of the hardest situations....There are so many emotions and heartache that comes with infertility. It's so confronting to have a Doctor and his staff that are so caring.
Age
30
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European, Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality, Uterine Fibroids, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Going into our first appointment with Dr Wilshire, my husband and I had hopes that he would say that our situation wasn't as bad as we had been previously told. Unfortunately for us not only was he completely honest but also went into further detail about our infertility than our previous doctor had not. He then proceeded to tell us about everything the clinic offers, from the cheapest route to the most expensive. He gave us a lot of information to talk and think over. We are very grateful and blessed that we found Dr Wilshire and his team!!!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Be prepared for truth no matter how bad it maybe and a doctor that is extremely compassionate to the situation.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Dr Wilshire and all of his staff are excellent. They do everything they can to make you feel at ease in what's one of the hardest situations. There are so many emotions and heartache that comes with infertility. It's so confronting to have a Doctor and his staff that are so caring.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
I was prescribed 100mg of clomid for 5 days then we went for our IUI and I then took progesterone. My ovaries responded. I got at least one follicle that would be big enough.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
Every time my husband and I have had an appointment, our experience has been great. No complaints.
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
The office staff,along with the nurses work very well together.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
All out of pocket. Our insurance didn't cover anything.
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5
5
Age
25 - 28
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
7 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
5
5
He [Dr. Wilshire] was very blunt and informative anf seemed very positive about us getting pregnant.... Very personal and informative and answered all questions. Explained all options from the beginning. He was thorough with testing... He suspected endometriosis and confirmed via laparoscopic surgery. He explained all medication and pricing available to us as well as IUI and IVF. We completed 5 rounds of IUI, 4 with clomid and 1 with injections that all failed.
Desk stafg [Mid- Missouri Reproductive Med and Surgery] seemed very lost and uninformed at times. Very nice, but seemed very unexperienced most of the time... Was told a certain insurance was accepted prior to services and then weeks later was informed It was not and I would be responsible for 100% of the bill.... Approximately $10,000 out of pocket... Nurses were very nice and supportive. Very comforting atmosphere. Wilshire was very knowledgeable and had good communications skills and personal experiences. He was very blunt and has a dry sense of humor.
Age
25 - 28
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
7 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
5
5
How was your experience with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Very personal and informative and answered all questions. Explained all options from the beginning. He was thorough with testing and also completed 2 laparoscopic surgeries as well as a d/c after miscarriage.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
Know exactly what insurance they accept or dont except before recieveing any care. Also, advocate for yourself and always ask questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility?
He was very blunt and informative anf seemed very positive about us getting pregnant.
Describe the protocols Gil Wilshire used in your cycles at Missouri Fertility and their degree of success.
He suspected endometriosis and confirmed via laparoscopic surgery. He explained all medication and pricing available to us as well as IUI and IVF. We completed 5 rounds of IUI, 4 with clomid and 1 with injections that all failed. We took a year off and I lost 40lbs. We conceived naturally but miscarried at 10wks under Wilshire's care. He completed another laparoscopic surgery after a d/c to remove endo that had grown back and then completed a 7th IUI with that failed. Currently trying naturally due to finances.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Fertility.
Desk stafg seemed very lost and uninformed at times. Very nice, but seemed very unexperienced most of the time
Describe your experience with Missouri Fertility.
Nurses were very nice and supportive. Very comforting atmosphere. Wilshire was very knowledgeable and had good communications skills and personal experiences. He was very blunt and has a dry sense of humor.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gil Wilshire at Missouri Fertility.
Approximately $10,000 out of pocket
What specific things went wrong at Missouri Fertility?
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Missouri Fertility.
Was told a certain insurance was accepted prior to services and then weeks later was informed It was not and I would be responsible for 100% of the bill.
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