NYU Langone Fertility Center

100% strongly recommend

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Shannon DeVore

94% strongly recommend

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Brooke Hodes-Wertz

72% strongly recommend

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James Grifo

64% strongly recommend

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Maureen Moomjy

Maureen Moomjy PC

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Frederick Licciardi

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David Keefe

27% strongly recommend

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Elizabeth Fino

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Alan Berkeley

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Jacquelyn Shaw

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NY - 53rd Street

159 East 53rd St

New York, NY 10022

212-263-8990

NY - Westside

109 West 27th St

New York, NY 10001

212-263-8999

2018, Unsuccessful

Age 42

2 IUI

Uterine Fibroids

Unexplained

Black or African-American

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

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She [Dr. Goldman] also hears me when I am weighing the costs of IVF vs continuing to do IUIs, and never pressures me about IVF. She is wonderfully steady, warm, upbeat and quick to laugh - every single attribute I personally need on this journey...smart and patient. She walks me thru every step and every outcome. She is direct but kind, and in my case has been cautiously optimistic, which is just what I need to push thru the IUI efforts. When I have asked for additional testing, she and her team provided it as well as analysis of the results.

They [nurses at NYU] are amazing, all incredibly thoughtful, warm and capable women. All encouraging of the process and mindful of all the components involved (billing, meds, travel to the clinic, scheduling.) I have felt like they have held my hand every single step of the way...The clinic is great. It's clean and the systems in place (ipad registration, open hours for bloods, etc) are well organized. Everything moves so quickly and efficiently. It takes me longer to get to 1st Avenue than my time actually spent in the clinic. THAT is incredible. My only complaint is I have no cell coverage while in the clinic. And when I log in to guest wifi I am still not connected. Seriously, my only complaint is the shoddy wifi.

How was your experience with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Goldman is smart and patient. She walks me thru every step and every outcome. She is direct but kind, and in my case has been cautiously optimistic, which is just what I need to push thru the IUI efforts. When I have asked for additional testing, she and her team provided it as well as analysis of the results. She also hears me when I am weighing the costs of IVF vs continuing to do IUIs, and never pressures me about IVF. She is wonderfully steady, warm, upbeat and quick to laugh - every single attribute I personally need on this journey.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Be honest with her. Tell her all of your concerns and the circumstances that are affecting your life in the process, as they relate to the process. For example I had a myomectomy 12 months ago and have a major concern for the medications to increase the return of uterine fibroids. She and her team have been monitoring my fibroids along the way and been thoughtful about my medications. Since I am single and pursuing this on my own, I was also upfront about the costs that I can bear and those that I can't. While she is direct with me about the best possible outcomes I NEVER feel bullied into procedures that I cannot afford. She is truly wonderful.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Goldman is thoughtful and professional, honest and warm. This business is all a mixed bag: good numbers, science mingling with miracles, data on donors, genetic testing, but through it all Dr. Goldman and her team speak to me and my life and my choices as if I am their only patient.

Describe the protocols Kara Goldman used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

1) Testing everything: all bloods, genetic testing, mammogram, cancer genetic testing, donor counseling (SO IMPORTANT), Hysteogram (spelling?, but the fallopian tube test), sperm donor genetic testing. Once everything was good, then IUIs. 2) First attempt: 100 mg of Clomid, day 3 of cycle to day 7. Then u/s and bloods, three follicles (19, 20 and 22mm), trigger shot. Return next day for IUI. Negative pregnancy. Second attempt: 100 mg of Clomid, day 3 of cycle to day 7. Then u/s and bloods, three follicles (17, 23, 24mm), trigger shot Ovidrel. Bloods one week later to test progesterone, result "as perfect as can be." Return next day for IUI. Negative pregnancy. Third attempt: will follow protocol, after a one cycle break.

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Andrea)

They are amazing, all incredibly thoughtful, warm and capable women. All encouraging of the process and mindful of all the components involved (billing, meds, travel to the clinic, scheduling.) I have felt like they have held my hand every single step of the way.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The clinic is great. It's clean and the systems in place (ipad registration, open hours for bloods, etc) are well organized. Everything moves so quickly and efficiently. It takes me longer to get to 1st Avenue than my time actually spent in the clinic. THAT is incredible. My only complaint is I have no cell coverage while in the clinic. And when I log in to guest wifi I am still not connected. Seriously, my only complaint is the shoddy wifi.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

labs are about $150 each, IUI about $600, u/s $250, specimen handling fee $75, I believe.

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2015 - 2018, Unknown Success

Age 43 - 46

1 IVF

Uterine Fibroids

European

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

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She [Dr. Noyes] might not be characterized as overtly warm & friendly - her manner is more grounded, straightforward, blunt. I really appreciated this about her. Her direct manner and her honest, thoughtful input (as I made the decision to try this) was what I wanted and needed. I never felt rushed with her but also her directness cut to the heart of the matter so we were not wasting time in our meetings either. I found her to have an intelligent, dry sense of humor which I appreciated. She is very no-nonsense and can seem a bit distant as a result;

NYU I think is one of the larger 'factory' types of fertility clinics. And, at times I did feel that. But, that said, they do have a pretty well-oiled efficient system and I felt confident I was in good hands and that if my cycle was cancelled at any point it would not have been due to human error or balls dropped. Also, in spite of the assembly line feel at times, most of the staff (medical and administrative) I encountered were friendly and had a personality and tried to make a human connection for that brief encounter.

How was your experience with Nicole Noyes at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

She might not be characterized as overtly warm & friendly - her manner is more grounded, straightforward, blunt. I really appreciated this about her. Her direct manner and her honest, thoughtful input (as I made the decision to try this) was what I wanted and needed. I never felt rushed with her but also her directness cut to the heart of the matter so we were not wasting time in our meetings either. I found her to have an intelligent, dry sense of humor which I appreciated. She is very no-nonsense and can seem a bit distant as a result; however, she clearly cares about her work, her patients and helping them make a baby.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Nicole Noyes at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Don't expect warm & fuzzy, but you'll get so much more that this.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Nicole Noyes at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

A few aspects of my specific situation (which also then changed from first visit in 2015 to 2017/18) made the decision to try IVF a personal challenge to work through. She actively and patiently listened to me with each visit over the several year period before deciding to try it. Without trying to sway me either way, she offered her honest input - both the statistics/facts but also (and more importantly) her experience and observations as someone who has worked with many women though this decision and process.

Describe the protocols Nicole Noyes used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I am just about to have my retrieval (tomorrow) so unclear yet how things will go in terms of a successful cycle or not. This is my first IVF cycle but in talking with others, I think what I was on was very typical. Menopur 300, gonal-f 300 - daily for 8 days w/ antagonist Centrotide last 3-4 (?) days. Ovadril trigger shot. I am old to be trying this (45) but my hormones and all that can be tested leading up to this indicated it was still a possibility, though a long shot (Dr Noyes was clear about this but also not hopeless).

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Overall i think they are too overloaded. They do very well given this, but I think it can at times compromise their focus and care. I have found them primarily to be professional, knowledgeable, friendly and understanding of the trial the IVF experience is. But I did sometimes feel shuttled through an assembly line at times. At times they seemed as grumpy as we were to be there at 7 a.m. on a Sunday.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

This has been my only experience with a fertility clinic so i don't have anything to compare it to. NYU I think is one of the larger 'factory' types of fertility clinics. And, at times I did feel that. But, that said, they do have a pretty well-oiled efficient system and I felt confident I was in good hands and that if my cycle was cancelled at any point it would not have been due to human error or balls dropped. Also, in spite of the assembly line feel at times, most of the staff (medical and administrative) I encountered were friendly and had a personality and tried to make a human connection for that brief encounter. Overall, I was impressed that everyone clearly had a sense of and respect for the difficulty & expense of this process. This was reflected in the tone of the facility and the care at each turn.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

It was well orchestrated for sure. I was never there for longer than felt appropriate for what needed to happen that visit. It was not perfect (first couple times, it wasn't clear who I was seeing for the ultra sounds (a doctor, my doctor, a tech?) or what they were looking for with the first couple visits) but I advocated for myself and if asked for more info immediately got it & the nurse realized she had been too quick.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Nicole Noyes at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

it is the same as far as i know for all the docs at nyu... nyu cycle is 11,700 because I'm doing PGS (PGS is another 2-3,000 i think it is ...plus the outside lab fees)...there are other fees too. If I make it to transfer that will be 2,000 i think

Describe Nicole Noyes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Her policy I assume is that of NYU's, which is single only - they wont do multiples. Higher risk of multiple pregnancies compromising heath and development of each other. I'd be a single mom if this works...so twins was not something I was eager to get out of this anyway.

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2016 - 2018, Successful

Age 34 - 36

3 IUI

2 IVF

Male Factor

PCOS

Immunological

Unexplained

European

Income $200K - $499K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Dr. Fino is exceptionally knowledgable, practical and compassionate. She spends at least 20 minutes with me every call we have and thoroughly answers all of my questions. She's also exceptionally open to hearing what research I have done or approaches I would like to consider. I appreciate that after my first failed transfer of a PGS tested embryo she gave me information on a reproductive immunologist to further explore additional options.

The NYU nursing staff is like my family. They all know me by name, are upbeat friendly faces to see every morning monitoring. Can't say enough about this staff. Really love them.... Well oiled machine. Check in at computers up front and wait to be called. Blood taken first then sent to room for the ultrasound. I always get there early and am in and out in no time.

How was your experience with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Don't be discouraged by the fact that you don't see her very often or that you can't get immediate access to her. She is exceptionally responsive and thorough and if you schedule a call you will get all the time you want/need with her. She's been fantastic and I trust her completely.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

NYU is a large fertility clinic and well oiled machine. At first I felt like a number until I learned how to operate within the system. It's difficult to have direct access to your Doctor, which is understandable given the volume of patients they say day in and day out. However, any time I leave messages with Dr. Fino's assistant for Dr. Fino I get an immediate response. They went above and beyond for me several times. Dr. Masbou who is a fellow that works with Dr. Fino is super responsive and accessible by email as well. The staff at NYU has come to feel like family and they are very responsive and well organized.

Describe the protocols Elizabeth Fino used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

IUI protocol: letrozal (for PCOS) First Egg Retrieval: Gonal F (150), Menopur (150) both tapered down to 75 toward end of stimulation, Cetrotide First Transfer Cycle: Estrace (2 mgs, 4 mgs, 6 mgs), Progesterone 1.5cc First cycle Vitamins/Medicines: 750 mg Metformin, 600 mg CoQ10, 800 mg Folic Acid, 2,000 mg Vitamin D3 After failed transfer Dr. Fino performed a saline sonogram to look for fibroids and/or endometriosis and an endometrial biopsy. The biopsy found Endometritis. Husband and I were treated with strong course of 2 antibiotics for 2 weeks. Second Egg Retrieval: Gonal F (150), Menopur (150) both tapered down to 75 toward end of stimulation, Cetrotide. During this retrieval Dr. Masbou performed a follow up endometrial biopsy or scratch to both confirm Endometritis was cleared and at the recommendation of Dr. Jonathan Scher (reproductive immunologist). Second Transfer Cycle: Includes protocols from Dr. Jonathan Scher (reproductive immunologist as well). Estrace (2 mgs, 4 mgs, 6 mgs), Progesterone 1.5cc, Baby Aspirin (81 mg), Lovenox (0.6mL), Intralipid 20% Second cycle Vitamins/Medicines: 1500 mg Metformin, VitaCare (prescribed prenatal), 600 mg CoQ10, 1.4 mg Folic Acid (Metanx), 4,000 mg Vitamin D3, Fem-Dophilus pro-biotic, 400 mg Magnesium Citrate, Prednisone (15 mg per day), Synthroid (25 mg)

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The NYU nursing staff is like my family. They all know me by name, are upbeat friendly faces to see every morning monitoring. Can't say enough about this staff. Really love them.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The clinic is extremely large so you have to proactively manage your care and be your own advocate. Do your research so you're prepared with your questions when you talk to your doctor or the staff. I keep a binder with all of my lab results, protocols, Insurance forms, Financial forms, general info etc. I have found absolutely everyone on this staff to be responsive and fabulous.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Well oiled machine. Check in at computers up front and wait to be called. Blood taken first then sent to room for the ultrasound. I always get there early and am in and out in no time.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Our first cycle was completely covered by United Healthcare with the exception of PGS testing. The first cycle totaled approximately $21,000. Our second cycle (retrieval, PGS testing and transfer) have been completely covered by Progeny.

Describe Elizabeth Fino's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

NYU recommends single embryo transfer for PGS tested embryos. We discussed all of the risks.

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Elizabeth Fino

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NY - 53rd Street

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2017 - 2018, Unknown Success

Age 38 - 39

2 IUI

European

Income $200K - $499K

Marketer or PR

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Not sure

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There are several nurses that handle the IUI process and all of them have been pleasant to work with. Despite treating a large number of patients, they frequently remember my name and treatment history without having to look at my chart.... I chose it because I truly believe they're experts in this field and can help me get results. Make no mistake, it [NYU - 1st Ave] is a large practice and if you meander into the office during the last 15 minutes of Morning Monitoring hours on a weekend, it's going to be standing room only and it is going to take a while to be seen.

How was your experience with Nicole Noyes at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I like a straightforward doctor, which Dr. Noyes is. That doesn't mean she lacks compassion, just that like me, she gets to the point and I feel confident that she understands my situation and is committed to helping me get the results I want. While I am only about a third of the way through my overall fertility plan, my interactions with her so far have made me feel heard and given me hope that this process will be successful. Dr. Noyes has created a plan that perfectly aligns with the desires I shared with her, and as we've hit bumps in the road (like a miscarriage after success with my first IUI treatment), she's been compassionate and adjusted our plan accordingly.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Nicole Noyes at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

If you are comfortable with a straightforward/blunt doctor that you can count on to listen to you and help you shape a plan based on your individual needs, then she is for you. If you need someone to hand-hold you every step of the way, she might not be... but I've found her to be a caring and comforting doctor.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Nicole Noyes at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I'm undergoing treatments as a single mother by choice. From the beginning Dr. Noyes has shared personal anecdotes and resource suggestions that support and validate this path. She's been candid about my treatment options and built a plan that is well-suited to my situation and personal desires to "get this done as quickly as possible." She takes the time to listen to me and always answers my full list of questions. When I miscarried, she was sympathetic, but remains positive about the likelihood of me successfully carrying to term in the future. Additionally, her assistant Alyssa is a pleasure to work with and helps me squeeze into see her or speak with her when I have questions. I have never felt like a number or like I was on a conveyor belt at her practice.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

There are several nurses that handle the IUI process and all of them have been pleasant to work with. Despite treating a large number of patients, they frequently remember my name and treatment history without having to look at my chart. They've helped keep me positive about this process and frequently done a good job at answering questions before I even think to ask them.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

I believe this is a top rated clinic in the U.S. for a reason. I've had several friends have success with this practice, and I chose it because I truly believe they're experts in this field and can help me get results. Make no mistake, it is a large practice and if you meander into the office during the last 15 minutes of Morning Monitoring hours on a weekend, it's going to be standing room only and it is going to take a while to be seen. That said, all of the staff have treated me with courtesy and care and I have never been made to feel like a number - despite clearly knowing that I am one of a large number of patients.

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2018, 21 Eggs Frozen

Age 37

1 Egg Freezing

PCOS

East Asian

Income $100K - $199K

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1st of 2 Docs

1 Egg Freezing With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

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[NYU] provides a thorough orientation session with booklets and videos to guide you through the entire process....Morning monitoring can be busy, but if you get there early, you are seen quickly and efficiently. Out of pocket prices can be on the more expensive side among NYC clinics, but I think you get what you pay for....The nursing staff was experienced, knowledgeable and easy to reach and talk to.

How was your experience with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Fino was very thorough and professional. She patiently explained the whole process to me including risks and benefits in great detail. I took down notes during my consultation, and by the end, I had a whole page of notes. The most important thing was that she got me an amazing result for my egg retrieval. I was 37 yo, and she managed to retrieve 23 and freeze 21! I was thrilled! I was expecting about half the number of eggs given my age. On top of that, I had requested no anesthesia to save on the cost of an anesthesiologist. Basically Dr. Fino just worked with me throughout the procedure. If it was too painful, she would pause and then continue when I was ready. Even with the pausing, she worked fast and was done in 15-20min. I'm still amazed that she retrieved that many eggs and with no anesthesia!

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Bring pen and paper with you because Dr. Fino can give you a ton of information and advice! The clinic will give you booklets and written instructions, but she can you answer your specific questions very thoroughly and in detail!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Fino was excellent clinically and had a compassionate bedside manner. She was warm and friendly and answered all my questions patiently.

Describe the protocols Elizabeth Fino used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I used gonadal F, menopur and ovidrel for the egg retrieval and freezing.

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The nursing staff was experienced, knowledgeable and easy to reach and talk to.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The clinic is one of the oldest IVF clinics in the country and has a lot of experience with IVF. It is very well organized. It provides a thorough orientation session with booklets and videos to guide you through the entire process. In fact, you cannot proceed with treatment unless you attend the orientation session, so they are very committed to educating you as a patient and informing you of all the risks and benefits. Morning monitoring can be busy, but if you get there early, you are seen quickly and efficiently. Out of pocket prices can be on the more expensive side among NYC clinics, but I think you get what you pay for. The price was worth it considering they got me an excellent result.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Monitoring appointments were first come, first serve from 7am to 10am. The earlier you went, the faster you could be seen. I personally liked the flexibility of having a walk-in appointment over making an appointment for a specific time.

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Elizabeth Fino

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2017 - 2018, Successful

Age 35 - 36

1 IUI

1 IVF

Endometriosis

Tubal Blockage

East Asian

Income $500K

Marketer or PR

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Dr Hodes-Wertz knows how to balance giving blunt diagnosis with warm bedside manner. She has never rushed me and has always spent time to listen to my concerns. I did not feel judged for any of my questions. Dr. Hodes-Wertz is both professional, talented, confident in her practice and kind...took the time to call me on a couple occasions when she needed to provide unpleasant diagnosis and spent the time to answer my questions on the phone and in person in follow up appointments.

After your initial consultation with your Doctor [at NYU], you may see multiple other Doctors in the practice during your follow up monitoring visits, egg retrieval and embryo transfers. I felt comfortable with this practice since the visits are generally very quick...The nursing staff is extraordinary at the NYU langone practice. They would always provide clear instructions about my medication and injections. I always received a return phone call, if I had questions. They were so kind during my morning monitoring. I have been spoiled by their treatment!

How was your experience with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Hodes-Wertz is very kind and patient. She is also very smart and professional. This balance is very comforting as a patient, especially when dealing with a sensitivity of fertility. Dr. Hodes-Wertz took the time to call me on a couple occasions when she needed to provide unpleasant diagnosis and spent the time to answer my questions on the phone and in person in follow up appointments. She never made me feel judged for asking many questions about the diagnosis and treatment. I felt comfortable moving forward with a Salpingectomy because she made me feel comfortable and confident about the surgery and outcome. After getting pregnant from my first cycle of IVF and later experiencing a Pprom, Dr. Hodes-Wertz provided treatment that my OB did not offer such as an Endometrial Biopsy. I am currently in my second IVF cycle with Dr. Hodes-Wertz and I have a very hopeful outlook on a successful pregnancy due to her care.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Don't be afraid to ask her any questions. She is very patient and kind. She will provide straightforward diagnosis, but she is very kind, professional and confident in all of her treatments.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Describe the protocols Brooke Hodes-Wertz used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

Dr. Hodes-Wertz found that I had a blocked tube and suggested a Salpingectomy in order to avoid complications with getting pregnant. She performed the surgery and I recovered so quickly that I was able to be up and about the next day. She also suggested genetic and PGS testing, which I carried through with and gave me peace of mind when I got pregnant and also when I had a PProm because I could rule out genetic factors from being the cause.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The nursing staff is extraordinary at the NYU langone practice. They would always provide clear instructions about my medication and injections. I always received a return phone call, if I had questions. They were so kind during my morning monitoring. I have been spoiled by their treatment!

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

After your initial consultation with your Doctor, you may see multiple other Doctors in the practice during your follow up monitoring visits, egg retrieval and embryo transfers. I felt comfortable with this practice since the visits are generally very quick.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

I was happy with the monitoring appointments as they were from 7am to 9am and easy and quick to get to before work.

Describe Brooke Hodes-Wertz's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Dr. Hodes-Wertz's approach to recommend both PGS and single embryo transfer made me feel safe and confident in my pregnancy.

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Brooke Hodes-Wertz

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - Westside

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2018, Unknown Success

Age 31

1 IVF

PCOS

South Asian

Income $100K - $199K

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2nd of 2 Docs

1 IUI With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

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We just did retrieval earlier this week and our numbers were good. Dr Fino noted that my wife was at risk for OHSS and carefully adjusted her medications and schedule to get the best possible results with minimal discomfort (even though this information was usually relayed to us by the nurses)...You're one-on-one time with her may be limited so always be prepared with questions. That being said, it's not difficult to reach a nurse or another doctor in the practice that can help you along the way.

There are a LOT of people doing morning monitoring at NYU Fertility right now. If you arrive at the tail end of a particularly busy day (9am, as opposed to coming closer to 7am) you could be there for 45 minutes. But the staff and operations there are generally very efficient and have everything down to a science...their costs are comparable to NYC average...Mary is the main point of contact for many of the IVF patients and she is incredible. All of the onsite nurses and professional and reliable.

How was your experience with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

There is nothing constructive to say about Dr Fino. She is a great communicator, pays attention to every detail in our paperwork/conversations and is extremely compassionate. We just did retrieval earlier this week and our numbers were good. Dr Fino noted that my wife was at risk for OHSS and carefully adjusted her medications and schedule to get the best possible results with minimal discomfort (even though this information was usually relayed to us by the nurses).

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

You're one-on-one time with her may be limited so always be prepared with questions. That being said, it's not difficult to reach a nurse or another doctor in the practice that can help you along the way.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr Fino, Nurse Mary and the entire staff at NYU are fantastic. When you speak with them, you feel like you're the only patient in the world. That being said, NYU is a machine and the volume of people entrusting their fertility services can be overwhelming. In more boutique centers we visited, you can easily call or email your doctor. At NYU, you can hopefully schedule a call with them within a week.

Describe the protocols Elizabeth Fino used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

We had completed an unsuccessful IUI with my wife's OBGYN and, given her age (almost 41) decided to move straight into IVF. With Dr Fino we timed my wife's cycle, started with the injection therapy, and did a retrieval. We are waiting to see how many viable embryos there are after day 5/6. Then the plan is to do PGS (at an outside lab) and frozen embryo transfer.

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Mary)

Mary is the main point of contact for many of the IVF patients and she is incredible. All of the onsite nurses and professional and reliable.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

At the end of the day, we chose the bustling, busy operation that is NYU Fertility over a more boutique, personalized experience because of numbers. They are exceptional against the national average in terms of FET, live births, and single births. We knew what to expect and, while it would be great to be able to call/email our doctor anytime, we have been satisfied with our decision based on results so far.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

We are fortunately covered for 3 cycles of IVF through insurance (but not PGS testing). From what it looks like, their costs are comparable to NYC average.

Describe Elizabeth Fino's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

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Elizabeth Fino

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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2017 - 2018, Successful

Age 34 - 35

2 IUI

Unexplained

European

2nd of 2 Docs

2 IUI With Other Docs

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

During the consultation Dr. Licciardi was very personable and thorough in reviewing the IUI and IVf statistics with my husband and I. He was available following my unsuccessful cycles for any questions or concerns I have.... Dr. Licciardi contacted me following both failed IUI’s. He follows up to check in to see how I am feeling following the failed attempt.... 1- Gonal F with Ovidrel for 1st IUI cycle. Gonal F was chosen over clomid bc my body had previously grown cysts with Clomid.

NYU Fertility’s nursing staff is well organized. The blood and ultrasound monitoring queues are efficiently run.... Call administrators provided incorrect information regarding hours of operation. I drove and hour on Christmas eve morning only to find out the office was closed despite being told the day before that the clinic was open. The on call doctor was available through phone and was able to direct me to Columbia to complete bloodwork.

How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Ask questions because he is available and willing to explain.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Licciardi contacted me following both failed IUI’s. He follows up to check in to see how I am feeling following the failed attempt.

Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

1- Gonal F with Ovidrel for 1st IUI cycle. Gonal F was chosen over clomid bc my body had previously grown cysts with Clomid. Chemical Pregnancy. Ended having to take another Ovidrel 3 weeks post IUI to help remove cyst. 2 - Gonal F. I ended up ovulating before actually taking the Ovidrel. IUI was canceled. 3 - Switched to Menopur for follicle growth and began using cetrotide to delay ovulation.Ovidrel. No success with IUI. 4 - Menopur and will start cetrotride soon.

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Andrea & Carol)

NYU Fertility’s nursing staff is well organized. The blood and ultrasound monitoring queues are efficiently run.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Call administrators provided incorrect information regarding hours of operation. I drove and hour on Christmas eve morning only to find out the office was closed despite being told the day before that the clinic was open. The on call doctor was available through phone and was able to direct me to Columbia to complete bloodwork. It was a hectic couple of hours.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

$35 copays and $100 per IUI. Medications averages around $195 per cycle.

What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Provided conflicting information

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Frederick Licciardi

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Communication

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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2015 - 2018, Successful

Age 41 - 44

1 IVF

Donor Eggs

Poor Egg Quality

Latinx

Lawyer

2nd of 2 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

He [Dr. Licciardi] was patient and explained everything in a way that I could understand. I never felt like a number or a statistic. He was knowledgeable and compassionate. He called me during the cycles and afterwards to discuss next steps or to congratulate when cycle took...My first cycle he utilized clomid and other meds in order to help with the stimulation. When that cycle failed (it was my second) he suggested donor eggs. The donor egg cycle worked.

It [NYU] isike any other clinic in that you need to get there early for monitoring. Results come back quickly. My only complaint is the billing department. One doesn’t know what the other one is doing and you have to call several times to resolve any issues...The nurses at the clinic were exceptional and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience...Aleksandra was a god send! She entertained my craziness and made me feel so comfortable.

How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

He was patient and explained everything in a way that I could understand. I never felt like a number or a statistic. He was knowledgeable and compassionate. He called me during the cycles and afterwards to discuss next steps or to congratulate when cycle took.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Have your questions ready and be open to any course of action proposed.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I appreciated that Dr Licciardi took the time to explain everything to me and contact me throughout the cycle. The nurses at the clinic were exceptional and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience

Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

My first cycle he utilized clomid and other meds in order to help with the stimulation. When that cycle failed (it was my second) he suggested donor eggs. The donor egg cycle worked.

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Aleksandra )

Aleksandra was a god send! She entertained my craziness and made me feel so comfortable. Even after I left their care, she emailed me just to see how I am progressing w my pregnancy.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

It isike any other clinic in that you need to get there early for monitoring. Results come back quickly. My only complaint is the billing department. One doesn’t know what the other one is doing and you have to call several times to resolve any issues.

Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

He goes for single embryo transfer initially.

Doctor

Frederick Licciardi

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Review of

2018, Successful

Age 38

2 IVF

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

2nd of 2 Docs

2 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

He [Dr. James Grifo] always made me feel like I was important. It didn’t matter how busy he was, he made sure to answer all my questions and not rush my appointments... was an absolute genius in his field. Not only was he brilliant and ready to make changes so that I could achieve the best possible results, he was also kind, compassionate and caring. He knew how nervous I was and always made sure to calm me down and be the positivity that I needed.

They are very busy [at NYU] , but the whole process runs smoothly. You will get the best treatment and that is what is most important...I recommend getting to early morning monitoring before 8:55am because otherwise you will have a wait. If you have a question, ask. A nurse will always get right back to you. They really have your best interest at heart. This is a hard process but they are all there to help you every step of the way.

How was your experience with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Grifo was an absolute genius in his field. Not only was he brilliant and ready to make changes so that I could achieve the best possible results, he was also kind, compassionate and caring. He knew how nervous I was and always made sure to calm me down and be the positivity that I needed.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Trust him. Even if you don’t like what he has to say, trust that he will do everything he can to get you a baby.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

He always made me feel like I was important. It didn’t matter how busy he was, he made sure to answer all my questions and not rush my appointments.

Describe the protocols James Grifo used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

Follistem, Menipour, clomid, trigger shot

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

They are very busy, but the whole process runs smoothly. You will get the best treatment and that is what is most important. The lab is one of the best in the city. Know that this is important. I recommend getting to early morning monitoring before 8:55am because otherwise you will have a wait. If you have a question, ask. A nurse will always get right back to you. They really have your best interest at heart. This is a hard process but they are all there to help you every step of the way.

Describe the costs associated with your care under James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

It was covered under my insurance. I only had to pay for PGS testing. Once I was pregnant I had to pay for the sonograms.

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James Grifo

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Review of

2016 - 2017, Successful

Age 35 - 36

1 IVF

3 Egg Freezing

3 Embryo Freezing

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Uterine Fibroids

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

Accountant

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

kara [Goldman] was one of the best doctors I have ever interacted with. She was compassionate and realistic. She advised where required and told us when a decision had to be ours. She was patient with us and always willing to answer questions and spend the necessary time. She made a difficult situation as comfortable as possible...She was great. Patient, realistic and always professiona...She skipped IUI and went directly to retrieval

The clinic [NYU] is great. The only issue is that you see a different doctor everyday and that the appointments check-ins can be tough. There were a couple billing issues and the billing situation was very difficult to navigate...Great nursing staff. Always helpful, compassionate and informative. Only issue with 1 nurse over the 10-15 we saw over a 5 month period.... It can get very busy and take a lot of time. Once we learned to "game" the system and show up early or late it was better.

How was your experience with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

kara was one of the best doctors I have ever interacted with. She was compassionate and realistic. She advised where required and told us when a decision had to be ours. She was patient with us and always willing to answer questions and spend the necessary time. She made a difficult situation as comfortable as possible.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Feel free to ask as many questions as possible. Note however that there is always a lot of information, but you will have multiple opportunities to go over everything at each step.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

She was great. Patient, realistic and always professiona

Describe the protocols Kara Goldman used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

She skipped IUI and went directly to retrieval. The issue we had was a shortage of eggs, so she was realistic and didnt want to waste our time and money. During the second retrieval she changed one of the meds and our result was not as good, so she quickly changed course for the third retrieval and our result was better. She also advised to do a frozen transfer as the technology was such that it would increase the genetic screening and increase our chances for an ultimate live birth. She also said she highly recommended only a single transfer as we did a frozen transfer and there was no need to to do multiples as we already know the embryo is viable, rather than the 40-50% chance of a viable embryo transfer.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Great nursing staff. Always helpful, compassionate and informative. Only issue with 1 nurse over the 10-15 we saw over a 5 month period.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The clinic is great. The only issue is that you see a different doctor everyday and that the appointments check-ins can be tough. There were a couple billing issues and the billing situation was very difficult to navigate.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

It was somewhere in between. It can get very busy and take a lot of time. Once we learned to "game" the system and show up early or late it was better.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

About $20,000 -25,000 per retrieval all in (including meds) and $5,000 for the transfer. This is probably too simplistic as it was a very complicated process.

Describe Kara Goldman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

She definitely pushed for eSET as we did a frozen transfer and the embryo was already tested and viable. It got us out of the 40-50% viability with a fresh transfer. Also we were very clear we did not want twins.

What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy

Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

There was one point where they called the Pharmacy late and given the time sensitivity of some of the medications this added some stress.

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Kara Goldman

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Review of

2017, 32 Eggs Frozen

Age 31

2 Egg Freezing

Income $200K - $499K

Sales Representative

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr. Hodes has an excellent bed side manner because she replies promptly, listens fully to concerns and takes the time to explain her answers. She never seemed overly worried and was honest and transparent about things like the risk of engaging in exercise throughout the process. I don't think Dr. Hodes could have done anything better at all really. I recommend my friends to her. On the doctors, maybe what specifically made her bedside manner so good. How did she adjust the protocol from the first to the second treatment. Did she air on the side of conservatism or do you think she was pretty aggressive. Anything she could do differently that would make her better.

NYU is an egg freezing machine that kinda feels like a MedSpa.There, I did not always see my doctor for ultrasounds throughout the process, but whoever was on staff, and all of the doctors I had were very nice and talked me through what they were seeing on my ultrasound as well as how much longer they thought I had in the process...I liked the West Side location for blood and ultrasound much better because there was never any wait like there can be on the East and you can go right before 9am (not so early as the East side) and be out by 9:15am. I found it more efficient, faster and easier for me since I live on the West side.

How was your experience with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Utilize the west side clinic.

Describe the protocols Brooke Hodes-Wertz used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

In my first cycle, I was on the cusp of having retrieval a day sooner or later. Dr. Hodes opted for later and thus 3 of the 20 eggs I got were "over baked"; however, 3 were still under baked. In the second cycle, I was ready for retrieval two days sooner than the first, so I got less hormones and a better result of freeing 18 eggs out of 23 retrieved. I am not sure if my body just produced better the second time, or Dr. Hodes used her learnings from the first time to make the second time more efficient.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The nurses as well are very nice and knowledgable. They are friendly, yet do there best to get you in and out as quickly as possible. They definitely have their process down to a T.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

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Brooke Hodes-Wertz

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - Westside

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Review of

2016 - 2017, Successful

Age 32 - 33

1 IVF

Male Factor

PCOS

Income $100K - $199K

Lawyer

4th of 4 Docs

4 IUI With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

The first thing Dr. Licciardi said to me at our initial consult was, "it looks like you have been on a long road, and I know how difficult that is." It was a simple acknowledgment but exactly what I needed to hear....Dr. Licciardi is one of the top in his field, but does not have the arrogance that sometimes comes with that. He is patient, and caring. He takes the time to listen and explain. Though we did not see him at most appointments, we spoke to him often and felt comfortable that he was overseeing our treatment throughout.

Overall, the nurses [at NYU] were very helpful. We did part of our cycle remotely and most of the nurses went the extra mile, following up with our local lab to ensure they got the blood work in a timely way. The nurses were knowledgable and caring....I went about an hour into the monitoring hours, after the morning rush but before the latecomers. I don't think I waited more than 15 minutes any morning. Very efficient.... NYU is large, and it is important for you to advocate for yourself.

How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Licciardi is one of the top in his field, but does not have the arrogance that sometimes comes with that. He is patient, and caring. He takes the time to listen and explain. Though we did not see him at most appointments, we spoke to him often and felt comfortable that he was overseeing our treatment throughout. We were not from NY, and Dr. Licciardi worked with us, to enable us to do part of our cycle with my local Dr. Dr. Licciardi does lecture around the world so he is not always in the office, but even when traveling his staff can usually reach him,

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Ask questions. He offers the information the average person wants to hear, but if you are like me and want to understand all the details, ask him to elaborate. He will, and he will explain it clearly until you are satisfied. Also, you can't separate him from the NYU, the clinic that he practices in - NYU is large, and it is important for you to advocate for yourself. However, we were happy with almost all the nurses and staff there and always knew we could go directly to Dr. Licciardi with questions or concerns.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

The first thing Dr. Licciardi said to me at our initial consult was, "it looks like you have been on a long road, and I know how difficult that is." It was a simple acknowledgment but exactly what I needed to hear. His caring demeanor continued throughout our treatment. When he spoke with us, he explained his recommendations and patiently answered our many questions.

Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

We had MF (low sperm count) and FF (PCOS). We came to Dr. Licciardi after having done a surgery for MF, monitored cycles and IUIs and having had one miscarrigae. We knew we wanted to move on to IVF. Dr. Licciardi recommended a basic IVF protocol - gonal-f, PIO, ganirelix, doxycycline, ovidrel trigger - as our medical presentation made us good candidates for a basic cycle. Thankfully, he was right. We were able to transfer 1 fresh embryo, and froze 5 all of which were BB or above. We failed the fresh cycle - I believe my body was just too traumatized from all the meds of the cycle. We took a month break and came back for a FET, which was successful.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

We dealt with many nurses and there was only one we didn't care for. Overall, the nurses were very helpful. We did part of our cycle remotely and most of the nurses went the extra mile, following up with our local lab to ensure they got the blood work in a timely way. The nurses were knowledgable and caring. Again, NYU is a large clinic and it is important when dealing with so many different people that you are your own advocate and make sure the nurse you are speaking with is aware of the full picture.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

NYU is top center. It may have been overwhelming for us if it was the first stop on our fertility journey. By the time we got to NYU, we were reassured to be in a place with top doctors and labs, and were fine with not having the amenities of a concierge practice. If you are just starting out and using NYU it may be more challenging, though I would still recommend them. We had a consult in another top clinic, and we found NYU to be a lot more caring and small-feel despite its prominence.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

I went about an hour into the monitoring hours, after the morning rush but before the latecomers. I don't think I waited more than 15 minutes any morning. Very efficient.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

12,600 for IVF cycle + 3000 for ICSI + 1000(?) for embryo storage

Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

From what I understand, Dr. Licciardi feels strongly that it is safer to transfer one embryo, and rarely recommends transferring multiple. We discussed this at length with him prior to our FET, and ultimately trusted his judgment and transferred one.

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Frederick Licciardi

Humanity

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Frequency Seen

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Adaptability

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Educational Resources

Review of

2017, Successful

Age 38

1 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Poor Egg Quality

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Unexplained

European

Income $500K

Marketer or PR

2nd of 2 Docs

2 IUI With Other Docs

3 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

He [Dr. Grifo] was so personal and personable. He humanized this entire, gut-wrenching process of IVF. While being very data driven and showing us statistics regarding success rates at my age and ovarian reserve level, Dr. Grifo also said I was heroic for undergoing such procedures and to stop blaming myself. He shared his personal story of infertility and feelings of helplessness and failure.. During the process, my meds were customized and monitored daily

NYU has a smaller clinic on the Westside of Manhattan that was a life saver for me w/ all of the early morning blood draws and ultrasounds...The nurses were accommodating (arriving early for me), sympathetic and I truly felt like they were rooting for me. They were always patient and kind...Despite the size and being part of an academic institution, I never felt like a number at NYU. My treatments were so customized and the Drs and nurses so personal, I felt like they really knew me. The technology was also great; iPads to sign in quickly, online secure emails and online videos to help w/ injections.

How was your experience with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr Grifo was transparent from the get go about our chances of success. He used data regularly to supplement his commentary. He was so, so human and made us feel like heroes for undertaking IVF, as opposed to failures who couldn't conceive. He shared his own story of infertility and all of the associated feelings. I felt so comfortable from that first visit; I was depressed, angry and confused, and Dr Grifo was understanding of each of these emotions and offered suggestions to help. He never made me feel like just a number. He was patient in person and by phone, always answering our questions and personalizing his advice.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Go sooner rather than later.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

From the initial visit, it was clear Dr. Grifo was different. He was so personal and personable. He humanized this entire, gut-wrenching process of IVF. While being very data driven and showing us statistics regarding success rates at my age and ovarian reserve level, Dr. Grifo also said I was heroic for undergoing such procedures and to stop blaming myself. He shared his personal story of infertility and feelings of helplessness and failure; can you even imagine a pioneer of IVF feeling like this, let alone admitting it? He made me and my husband feel hopeful, but again he utilized data to explain his beliefs and confidence. During the process, my meds were customized and monitored daily (this was certainly not the case at the prior clinic where we went through three, unsuccessful egg retrievals. The nurses were supremely confident, down to earth and competent. Furthermore, I felt like they were rooting for me and knew me. The Dr who performed the transfer (not Grifo) was incredible; she was realistic, yet optimistic and spoke to me like a real human (not just #7 transfer today).

Describe the protocols James Grifo used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

While at first my protocol looked similar to the prior clinic we'd used for 3 rounds of eggs retrievals (all unsuccessful), I quickly saw that NYU was different. The nurses and Drs were constantly evaluating and tweaking my dosage. I took clomid pills, menapur injections, ganerilex injections and double trigger shots. For the transfer there was vaginal and oral estogren pills, as well as other injections. I produced 21 eggs for retrieval, 3 survived until day 5 and 2 tested normal w/ PGS. We transferred 1 embryo and I'm due to have a baby in less than 6 weeks.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

NYU has a smaller clinic on the Westside of Manhattan that was a life saver for me w/ all of the early morning blood draws and ultrasounds. I have to be at work by 8am and going to NYU on the East side would've been very stressful. The nurses were accommodating (arriving early for me), sympathetic and I truly felt like they were rooting for me. They were always patient and kind.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Despite the size and being part of an academic institution, I never felt like a number at NYU. My treatments were so customized and the Drs and nurses so personal, I felt like they really knew me. The technology was also great; iPads to sign in quickly, online secure emails and online videos to help w/ injections.

Describe the costs associated with your care under James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Dr Grifo did not accept my primary insurance (Cigna) but did take my secondary (UHC). Many things were covered, but this was our fourth egg retrieval in 1 calendar year so we didn't have a lot of coverage left. Out of pocket was ICSI and PGS, and they charged you in advance and refunded the difference (if fewer embryos made/tested).

Describe James Grifo's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

We had 2 PGS tested embryos at the end of the retrieval and asked Dr Grifo his thoughts on transferring both. He strongly preferred transferring one, saying odds for pregnancy wouldn't increase w/ 2 and given my age (39) why risk both taking and having an even higher risk pregnancy. His rationale was, would you be more upset to not have a 3rd child or lose both and not get the 2nd you've been trying for all this time.

Doctor

James Grifo

Humanity

Communication

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Adaptability

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Scheduling

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Nursing Staff

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Educational Resources

Review of

2017, Successful

Age 35

1 IUI

Anovulation

Male Factor

PCOS

East Asian

Income $200K - $499K

Operations

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Be prepared to work with her team more than her [Dr. Hodes-Wertz]...I came to Dr. Hodes-Wertz with PCOS. I was not ovulating and my parter had sub-optimal sperm. I was put on a dosage of Letrozole. The first dosage wasn't enough, but an increased dosage got me ovulating. We were able to use a washed sample of my partner's sperm to do IUI. The whole process was very quick and efficient - only 3.5 weeks from my first visit with Dr. Hodes until the IUI. The IUI was successful and I am now 7 weeks pregnant with twins!

They [NYU] are incredibly efficient and very good at communicating. Even though there are a lot of appointments (bloodwork, ultrasounds, etc.) they get you in and out quickly and you get your results in a very timely manner. You might feel like a number at times, but they are efficient and they successfully got me pregnant...I was seen in 2 different offices. The smaller west side office on W 52nd Street was wonderful. The team is small and very friendly. When I called or came in to the office they knew exactly who I was. I also had to go to the main NYU Fertility center on 1st Ave for blood work and ultrasounds. At the main facility I was just a number. They are incredibly efficient and move people through quickly, but it means that each time I saw different people and to them I was just a name on a piece of paper.

How was your experience with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I only saw Dr. Hodes-Wertz 3 times during my treatment, but found her to be very informative with good bedside manner. After our first meeting with her we felt very confident that she knew what she was doing and we were in good hands.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Be prepared to work with her team more than her.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I was seen in 2 different offices. The smaller west side office on W 52nd Street was wonderful. The team is small and very friendly. When I called or came in to the office they knew exactly who I was. I also had to go to the main NYU Fertility center on 1st Ave for blood work and ultrasounds. At the main facility I was just a number. They are incredibly efficient and move people through quickly, but it means that each time I saw different people and to them I was just a name on a piece of paper.

Describe the protocols Brooke Hodes-Wertz used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I came to Dr. Hodes-Wertz with PCOS. I was not ovulating and my parter had sub-optimal sperm. I was put on a dosage of Letrozole. The first dosage wasn't enough, but an increased dosage got me ovulating. We were able to use a washed sample of my partner's sperm to do IUI. The whole process was very quick and efficient - only 3.5 weeks from my first visit with Dr. Hodes until the IUI. The IUI was successful and I am now 7 weeks pregnant with twins!

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Andrea )

The NYU Fertility Center nursing staff is amazing. After each visit I received a follow up call within 24 hours with test results and instructions on next steps. They were all very warm, informative, and efficient over the phone. I talked to nurses more regularly than seeing them.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

They are incredibly efficient and very good at communicating. Even though there are a lot of appointments (bloodwork, ultrasounds, etc.) they get you in and out quickly and you get your results in a very timely manner. You might feel like a number at times, but they are efficient and they successfully got me pregnant.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Dr. Hodes-Wertz accepted my insurance so I had minimal out of pocket costs. Most of my co-pays were for bloodwork and tests.

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Brooke Hodes-Wertz

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - Westside

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Review of

2015 - 2017, Successful

Age 39 - 41

2 IVF

Poor Egg Quality

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

1st of 2 Docs

2 IUI With Other Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr Grifo is a very straight forward, compassionate and efficient doctor. He is open to questions, and will explain the procedures. He doesn't waist time but will leave you time to process your options and the emotional components involved...I had 2 retrievals, 2 transfers and I now have 2 children...thanks doctor Grifo for his eSET approach to keep a safe pregnancy but also a gentle "fourth trimester".

The [NYU Langone Fertility] center felt exactly the contrary of an industry. I often saw doctor Grifo, all the doctors and nurses knew me, knew my name and my fertility journey, and all were very helpful and compassionate...The clinic is clean, friendly and comfortable. The organization is well functioning. It is easy to access in Manhattan and part of a major hospital (NYU). The billing department could be their weakness.

How was your experience with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

To do the embryo screening (PGD/PGS).

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

The center felt exactly the contrary of an industry. I often saw doctor Grifo, all the doctors and nurses knew me, knew my name and my fertility journey, and all were very helpful and compassionate.

Describe the protocols James Grifo used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

IVF, day 5 embryo PGD/PGS and transfer of a frozen single embryo. For each retrieval (11 eggs at 38 years old and 14 eggs at 40 years old) there was each time only 1 chromosomally normal embryo. I had 2 retrievals, 2 transfers and I now have 2 children.

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Maribel Feliciano)

The coordinator and nurses were really good. The follow-up during the treatment was excellent, and I never felt I didn't know what I was doing or supposed to do. All instructions were very clear and nurses were easy to reach.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The clinic is clean, friendly and comfortable. The organization is well functioning. It is easy to access in Manhattan and part of a major hospital (NYU). The billing department could be their weakness.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

It was an efficient well oiled system. Monitoring was in the morning between 7am and 9am and the wait was short.

Describe the costs associated with your care under James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

All was covered by my insurance. PGD/PGS was around $4000

Describe James Grifo's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

I agree and thanks doctor Grifo for his eSET approach to keep a safe pregnancy but also a gentle "fourth trimester".

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James Grifo

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Review of

2016 - 2017, Successful

Age 34 - 35

2 IVF

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

1st of 2 Docs

1 IUI With Other Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

I used clomid to stimulate egg production, estrogen and progesterone shots for my IVF cycles [with Dr. Kara Goldman]. They all produced a good amount of eggs and we transferred 4 under her care...policy was to transfer one single embryo...was knowledgeable, kind and always professional...knew all the details of our file/case. She had confidence in our ability to become pregnant, she was always positive and looking for new methods or tweaks to our plan. She performed almost all of my treatments, including surgery for an ectopic pregnancy.

Morning monitoring [at NYU] took place from 7am-9am. Could be seen before work. There were a lot of women waiting but it was organized...clinic's policy was to transfer one single embryo...Strengths: highly efficient and organized, flexible with changing protocol if necessary, offering a selection of pharmacies to get meds. Always clean and professional. Weakness: fast paced office with time for shorter conversations only. They want to get you in an out (this is also a strength depending on your point of view.)

How was your experience with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Goldman knew all the details of our file/case. She had confidence in our ability to become pregnant, she was always positive and looking for new methods or tweaks to our plan. She performed almost all of my treatments, including surgery for an ectopic pregnancy.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Give Dr. Goldman all details of your situation from financial to medical to personal.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Goldman was knowledgeable, kind and always professional.

Describe the protocols Kara Goldman used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I used clomid to stimulate egg production, estrogen and progesterone shots for my IVF cycles. They all produced a good amount of eggs and we transferred 4 under her care.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

It was a rotating staff but everyone I spoke with knew all the details and protocols for our procedures.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Strengths: highly efficient and organized, flexible with changing protocol if necessary, offering a selection of pharmacies to get meds. Always clean and professional. Weakness: fast paced office with time for shorter conversations only. They want to get you in an out (this is also a strength depending on your point of view.)

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Morning monitoring took place from 7am-9am. Could be seen before work. There were a lot of women waiting but it was organized.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

$17,000 from start to finish including ICSI + meds. $4000 for embryo transfer.

Describe Kara Goldman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Dr. Goldman and our clinic's policy was to transfer one single embryo.

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Kara Goldman

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Review of

2017, Successful

Age 40

1 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

European

Income $500K

Marketer or PR

2nd of 2 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr Fino is kind and compassionate, she has been very reassuring throughout the entire process. She is very smart and good at explaining the medical information so we could understand. She did not rush us in our initial meeting. We had an interesting scenario where we were forced into fertility preservation because of a newly diagnosed cancer, on top of our infertility struggle.... Menopur + Gonal F, trigger was Ovridel and Lupron

Sometimes feels a bit overwhelming when you walk in and see a large waiting room filled with people [at NYU]. But it moves smoothly and they're prompt to see you, call w bloodwork/medication info and they make everything as easy as possible.... It's a big place and initially you can feel like you could get lost in the shuffle. But they all have a smile on their faces, they are happy to see you, answer your questions and are kind & loving during the monitoring process and retrieval.

How was your experience with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr Fino is knowledgable and kind. She is realistic but also supportive and encouraging during a time that can feel hopeless and frustrating. She wants what's best for you and you can feel that she is completely behind you.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

To ask a lot of questions because she will answer you honestly, not sugar coating, but also not making you feel helpless.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Describe the protocols Elizabeth Fino used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

Menopur + Gonal F, trigger was Ovridel and Lupron

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

They are extremely kind...it's a big place and initially you can feel like you could get lost in the shuffle. But they all have a smile on their faces, they are happy to see you, answer your questions and are kind & loving during the monitoring process and retrieval.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Sometimes feels a bit overwhelming when you walk in and see a large waiting room filled with people. But it moves smoothly and they're prompt to see you, call w bloodwork/medication info and they make everything as easy as possible.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Rather efficient...not terrible waiting times, to be expected.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

I have UHC/Progyny insurance and it's amazing.

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Elizabeth Fino

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Review of

2017, Successful

Age 37

3 IVF

3 Egg Freezing

3 Embryo Freezing

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

Sales Representative

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

I thought Kara Goldman did a great job. she was forth coming and explained everything in full detail. she would explains things multiple times if needed. she always seemed to care about her job and the patient...Kara Goldman had amazing bed side manor. she would explain why things were happening, give us her professional opinion, and offer us our options. she remembered who we were every time we came in and provided us with a safe environment.

i felt more like a number at the clinic [NYU -] than a patient. the staff was sweet but you felt like they were trying to get everyone in and out in a timely manor. they would call your name, take your blood, get examined by the dr on call and you would be out before you blinked an eye...all the nurses were very kind....Kara Goldman had amazing bed side manor. she would explain why things were happening, give us her professional opinion

How was your experience with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

trust her

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Kara Goldman had amazing bed side manor. she would explain why things were happening, give us her professional opinion, and offer us our options. she remembered who we were every time we came in and provided us with a safe environment.

Describe the protocols Kara Goldman used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

not everything goes as planned. i needed to adjust the hormones and trust that Dr Goldman was tweaking the medications in order to get better results each time. i had to take a month off between the 2nd and 3rd retrieval.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

all the nurses were very kind.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

i felt more like a number at the clinic than a patient. the staff was sweet but you felt like they were trying to get everyone in and out in a timely manor. they would call your name, take your blood, get examined by the dr on call and you would be out before you blinked an eye.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Kara Goldman at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

all in i spent around $85,000 -$90,000 including medication and acupuncture

Describe Kara Goldman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

i didnt want multiples and Dr Goldman felt that transferring one embryo was more safe than transferring 2

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Kara Goldman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Scheduling

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Review of

2017, Unknown Success

Age 31

1 IVF

Ashkenazi Jewish

Middle Eastern

Income $100K - $199K

Consultant

2nd of 2 Docs

3 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Not sure

Review of

Dr Grifo really gives you the time and attention and has a great demeanor, but it is tough to get an appointment and get him on the phone sometimes because he is so in-demand...He is willing to take risks when necessary and was able to retrieve the most eggs. He is on top of all the most updated studies in the field and i trust his judgement completely. The only concern is that he is not there at every appointment and did not do the retrieval, but he is at the ones that matter.

The one weakness is there is no one nurse assigned to your case [at NYU] to followup with you. Every day a different nurse called. That being said, they were all warm and knowledgeable and always willing to help answer any questions. I never felt like I was falling through the cracks...[ The monitoring appointments are] Quick and efficient...Dr. Grifo is extremely patient and compassionate.He is also extremely knowledgeable and I highly recommend him. He is willing to take risks when necessary and was able to retrieve the most eggs. He is on top of all the most updated studies in the field and i trust his judgement completely. The only concern is that he is not there at every appointment and did not do the retrieval, but he is at the ones that matter.

How was your experience with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Grifo is extremely patient and compassionate.He is also extremely knowledgeable and I highly recommend him. He is willing to take risks when necessary and was able to retrieve the most eggs. He is on top of all the most updated studies in the field and i trust his judgement completely. The only concern is that he is not there at every appointment and did not do the retrieval, but he is at the ones that matter.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Trust him and know you are in good hands

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr Grifo really gives you the time and attention and has a great demeanor, but it is tough to get an appointment and get him on the phone sometimes because he is so in-demand.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Friendly and efficient!

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The one weakness is there is no one nurse assigned to your case to followup with you. Every day a different nurse called. That being said, they were all warm and knowledgeable and always willing to help answer any questions. I never felt like I was falling through the cracks

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Quick and efficient

Describe James Grifo's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Dr. Grifo is a strong supporter of PGS and single embryo transfer

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James Grifo

Humanity

Communication

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Billing Department

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Review of

2016 - 2017, Successful

Age 43 - 44

1 IUI

European

Income $50K - $99K

Consultant

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

She [Dr. Brooke Hodes-Wertz] came recommended by friends and I would certainly recommend her - she's professional and treats patients accordingly. She was available when needed and her staff are great also. she explained things well in a very confusing field...She is very friendly and has a caring manner...Do some reading ahead of time and have a list of questions ready. You get overwhelmed once your in there...her nurses are excellent..

Its [NYU] clean and efficient - reception staff are great and they make you feel comfortable...She [Dr. Brooke Hodes-Wertz] is very friendly and has a caring manner - her nurses are excellent...[treatment costs] It was all out of pocket...She [Dr. Brooke Hodes-Wertz] came recommended by friends and I would certainly recommend her - she's professional and treats patients accordingly. She was available when needed and her staff are great also. she explained things well in a very confusing field...

How was your experience with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

She came recommended by friends and I would certainly recommend her - she's professional and treats patients accordingly. She was available when needed and her staff are great also. she explained things well in a very confusing field.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Do some reading ahead of time and have a list of questions ready. You get overwhelmed once your in there with the doctor

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

She is very friendly and has a caring manner - her nurses are excellent

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Its clean and efficient - reception staff are great and they make you feel comfortable

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

It was all out of pocket

Doctor

Brooke Hodes-Wertz

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Compassion

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - Westside

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Scheduling

Billing Department

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Educational Resources

Review of

2016, Successful

Age 32

2 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Tubal Blockage

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

Lawyer

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Throughout the course of my treatment, Dr. Hodes continued to communicate with me throughout the course of my treatment. After our first IVF cycle failed, she took the time to speak with us about what happened and how we would adjust our plan for the next cycle. I felt like she truly cared about me as a person...Dr. Hodes was by my side during the lowest point of my life, and I don't know how I would have gotten through that time without her. She was honest with the chances of success, but she never wavered in her commitment to my case. I was not an "easy" case and the odds for success were not in my favor, but I felt safe and cared for in Dr. Hodes' care. She always took the time to explain things to me and answer all of my questions...

NYU is a large clinic, and I know that many people feel like they're just a number. My attitude is the clinic is large for a reason - it's one of the best clinics in the area, perhaps the country. I typically visited the 52nd St location, which is much smaller, and I was able to get to know the staff there. When I visited the main location on 1st Ave, it was definitely busy, but it's run like a well-oiled machine...

How was your experience with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Hodes was by my side during the lowest point of my life, and I don't know how I would have gotten through that time without her. She was honest with the chances of success, but she never wavered in her commitment to my case. I was not an "easy" case and the odds for success were not in my favor, but I felt safe and cared for in Dr. Hodes' care. She always took the time to explain things to me and answer all of my questions.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I would caution prospective patients not to be turned off my the fact tha tDr. Hodes is not as I experienced as some of the other REs at NYU. It is true that she has not been practicing for decades, but what she lacks in experience, she makes up for in knowledge, compassion, and commitment to her patients. I never questioned that I was in extremely capable hands.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Hodes had to delivery very bad news to me, but she did so in the kindest, most professional manner. Despite the bad news and possibly poor prognosis, she came up with a treatment plan that accounted for my unique circumstances. Throughout the course of my treatment, Dr. Hodes continued to communicate with me throughout the course of my treatment. After our first IVF cycle failed, she took the time to speak with us about what happened and how we would adjust our plan for the next cycle. I felt like she truly cared about me as a person.

Describe the protocols Brooke Hodes-Wertz used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

Diagnosis: diminished ovarian reserve plus both tubes removed 1st cycle: Agonist (300 Gonal F, 150 Menopur + Cetrotide) - 7 eggs retrieved, 2 mature, 0 fertilized 2nd cycle: Agonist (300 Gonal F, 300 Menopur+ Clomid + Cetrotide) + ICSI - 5 eggs retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 transferred on day 5 - resulted in singleton pregnancy

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

I did not really get to know any one nurse particularly well. NYU is a large practice so there are many nurses on staff. I communicated with many nurses, and I found just about all of them to be compassionate and knowledgeable.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Insurance covered almost everything for me (most of medication cost plus $25K lifetime max for treatment). I think a single IVF cycle runs about $12,500 (plus additional costs - e.g., ICSI, biopsy for PGS).

Doctor

Brooke Hodes-Wertz

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - Westside

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Review of

2014 - 2016, Successful

Age 37 - 39

1 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Poor Egg Quality

Tubal Blockage

Uterine Fibroids

South Asian

Income $500K

Sales Representative

Only Doc Seen

Egg Freezing With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

I did do an endometrial scratch and we did do PGS [with Dr. Grifo]...Dr. Grifo's strengths: his success rate, his expertise, his compassion. The only weakness is that it's hard to get in touch with him directly and sometimes his assistant does not respond for a few days...Dr. Grifo was immediately empathetic, but realistic. He does not have the "God" complex that I found other IVF doctors had. He is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. HIs staff was very professional as well.

The nursing staff [at NYU] was very efficient and compassionate. My only complaint is there is no direct phone number to reach them at, you always have to leave a message and they will call you back... I found the monitoring hours (early morning) totally manageable. Weekends were more crowded, but sometimes I was seen right away...To check in during morning monitoring hours, you check in at a computer. I actually like this set-up, but some people think its impersonal. I did not mind and actually thought it was quite efficient.

How was your experience with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Grifo's strengths: his success rate, his expertise, his compassion. The only weakness is that it's hard to get in touch with him directly and sometimes his assistant does not respond for a few days.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Ask as many questions as you need to. Tell him how important it is for you that HE himself monitors your daily appointments. Listen to his advice, whether good or bad. He does not say things just to be nice, if he thinks you are progressively positiviely, you are!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

When my husband and I met with Dr. Grifo, we had been trying to conceive for over 2 years. We had had several miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and failed FETs. We were completely heartbroken and full of despair. Dr. Grifo was immediately empathetic, but realistic. He does not have the "God" complex that I found other IVF doctors had. He is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. HIs staff was very professional as well.

Describe the protocols James Grifo used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I cannot recall the medications I took, but I did do an endometrial scratch and we did do PGS.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The nursing staff was very efficient and compassionate. My only complaint is there is no direct phone number to reach them at, you always have to leave a message and they will call you back.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

To check in during morning monitoring hours, you check in at a computer. I actually like this set-up, but some people think its impersonal. I did not mind and actually thought it was quite efficient.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

My job and home schedule is flexible. I found the monitoring hours (early morning) totally manageable. Weekends were more crowded, but sometimes I was seen right away. I was fine with it.

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James Grifo

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NYU Langone Fertility Center

NY - 53rd Street

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Alan Berkeley NYU Langone Fertility Center

2015 - 2016, Unknown Success

Age 40 - 41

1 Fertility Medications

Uterine Fibroids

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Dr. Berkley on the other hand was compassionate and thorough. Spent almost an hour chatting with me about all of my options and recommended that we explore several less invasive (and less expensive) options first....He ordered tests that were needs and did In face uncover some medical issues I didn't even know about - specially scars tissue in uterus from a D&C. I would recommend him to everyone.

The [NYU Fertility] location is a bit of a pain - all the way on 1st Ave - but otherwise great. A large waiting room that is usually pretty empty. The staff is lovely and it's all well organized. Because it is part of NYU all the outside testing and procedures are done within a few blocks and there is no added time to schedule things, get test back, etc.

How was your experience with Alan Berkeley at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I really like Dr. Berkley. I had seem Dr. Stein at RMA before and found him to be on the cold side and he jumped right to IVF as my only option. Dr. Berkley on the other hand was compationate and thorough. Spent almost an hour chatting with me about all of my options and recommended that we explore several less invasive (and less expensive) options first. He explained a great deal about infertility and made the whole process easier to understand. he spoke to me like a person and his equal and never made me fell silly about even my most basic questions. He ordered tests that were needs and did In face uncover some medical issues I didn't even know about - specially scars tissue in uterus from a D&C. I would recommend him to everyone.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Alan Berkeley at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Ask all of your questions. He is so thorough and knowledgeable and speaks to you in way that makes it easy to understand. So be sure to bring a list!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Alan Berkeley at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

I knew from the moment I called to make my first appointment that I would like the practice. They were thorough and helpful and remembered me (and my multiple phone calls) when I came in.

Describe the protocols Alan Berkeley used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

At my initial visit he did an internal ultrasound and took blood to determine egg quantity and quality. He then had me do the X-ray of my uterus which showed scar tissue. I then had a Hysteroscopy to have it removed. I am now starting clomid and IUI

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

Patient and kind, and funny - which always helps.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The location is a bit of a pain - all the way on 1st Ave - but otherwise great. A large waiting room that is usually pretty empty. The staff is lovely and it's all well organized. Because it is part of NYU all the outside testing and procedures are done within a few blocks and there is no added time to schedule things, get test back, etc.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Alan Berkeley at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

IUI is covered by my insurance and so far I have only had deductible charges. They are high, but that is because of my insurance. But they are very upfront about costs before any tests or procedures

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2016, Successful

Age 38

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Ashkenazi Jewish

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I reacted strongly to the meds [with Dr. Frederick Licciardi] and needed to be seen daily for monitoring and given the antagonist drugs fairly soon in my cycle (I believe it was Ganirelix)...expect him to be straightforward with you...Dr. Licciardi treated us like humans, but we only met with him once and only spoke on the phone a few times regarding results after that.

A round of IVF [at NYC] was $18,500. Since we had a lot of embryos and did PGS testing and an FET, that added on about $10k more in cost...The clinic treats you a little like a number – which was to be expected at a large clinic like that...The nursing staff was proficient and experienced. They did not seem particularly compassionate or personal. More just about business and trying to be efficient, which was ok with me, because there were a lot of people to get through in the mornings. It would have been nice if they'd introduced themselves when they called your name or drew your blood.

How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

We found Dr. Licciardi to be smart, experienced and to the point. I would recommend him without hesitation, but perhaps not to someone who wants a doctor to be extremely warm and compassionate and hold their hand throughout the process. I wouldn't say that Dr. L was NOT warm or compassionate, but I also wouldn't call him a warm & fuzzy doctor. That was not important to us – we only wanted a doctor who was very experienced with a track record of success – so we were very happy with him.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Ask blunt questions and expect him to be straightforward with you.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center?

Dr. Licciardi treated us like humans, but we only met with him once and only spoke on the phone a few times regarding results after that. The clinic treats you a little like a number – which was to be expected at a large clinic like that, so it did not bother me.

Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I don't remember specific medications or dosages. We stared the regular way (I believe I had a gonal F pen), but I reacted strongly to the meds and needed to be seen daily for monitoring and given the antagonist drugs fairly soon in my cycle (I believe it was Ganirelix).

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The nursing staff was proficient and experienced. They did not seem particularly compassionate or personal. More just about business and trying to be efficient, which was ok with me, because there were a lot of people to get through in the mornings. It would have been nice if they'd introduced themselves when they called your name or drew your blood.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.

NYU is a world-class facility. I personally don't care if it feels like a farm or you're treated as a number – they have a lot of people to get through, and all I care about is that they're effective and successful, which they are. I would recommend anyone to NYU.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

There were a lot of people, but it ran like a well-oiled machine. You could go anytime between 7 and 9am, which was nice for some flexibility, but the later you got there, the longer the wait would be. If you arrived during the first half hour, there was basically no wait.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

A round of IVF was $18,500. Since we had a lot of embryos and did PGS testing and an FET, that added on about $10k more in cost.

Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.

The NYU practice strongly recommends a single transfer, especially with PGS embryos. You would have to override their recommendation to transfer multiple embryos.

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