Ratings of 1 indicate that a clinic was poorly operated.
Ratings of 10 indicate that a clinic operated very well.
Scheduling
8.9
8.9
Scheduling
Ratings of 1 mean it was difficult to schedule appointments with this clinic.
Ratings of 10 mean it was easy to schedule appointments.
Billing Department
7.9
7.9
Billing Department
Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory billing department.
Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent billing department.
Nursing Team
9.2
9.2
Nursing Team
Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory nursing team.
Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent nursing team.
LGBTQ+ Care
9.6
9.6
LGBTQ+ Care
Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory LGBTQ+ care.
Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent LGBTQ+ care.
Attention to Detail
8.5
8.5
Attention to Detail
Attention to detail is on a 1 - 10 scale, and is scored based on the rate, and severity, of errors committed by the clinic according to the patients.
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CDC Success Rates
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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.
He [Dr david Keefe] is warm and relatable, making me feel comfortable while remaining professional. I trusted him implicitly and am so glad we did. I only actually met with him once or twice - his team is amazing...The team at NYU fertility is amazing. They felt like family. I was always seen promptly and felt I received the best care...Insurance covered my care. I think one round of IVF would have been upwards of $25k
He [Dr david Keefe] is warm and relatable, making me feel comfortable while remaining professional. I trusted him implicitly and am so glad we did. I only actually met with him once or twice - his team is amazing...The team at NYU fertility is amazing. They felt like family. I was always seen promptly and felt I received the best care...Insurance covered my care. I think one round of IVF would have been upwards of $25k
How was your experience with David Keefe at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
He is warm and relatable, making me feel comfortable while remaining professional. I trusted him implicitly and am so glad we did. I only actually met with him once or twice - his team is amazing
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Keefe at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Talk open and honestly and listen. Come with questions and a thorough knowledge of your own medical history
Describe the protocols David Keefe used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Don't remember
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
The team at NYU fertility is amazing. They felt like family. I was always seen promptly and felt I received the best care
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Keefe at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Insurance covered my care. I think one round of IVF would have been upwards of $25k
Although, he [Dr. Alan Berkeley] is not super warm and fuzzy, I have a beautiful 2 year old and am 20 months pregnant with my second. I appreciated his matter of fact style and is incredibly smart. I trust his judgement and would recommend!... even with the high volume of patients, I always felt supported and that I could get my questions answered. I would recommend getting there by 6:45. I was out by 7:30 the latest with bloodeork and ultrasound.
The nursing staff at NYU were all wonderful and very supportive and responsive. They were very comforting as well. I was very satisfied with the nursing staff,.... even with the high volume of patients, I always felt supported and that I could get my questions answered. I would recommend getting there by 6:45. I was out by 7:30 the latest with bloodeork and ultrasound.
How was your experience with Alan Berkeley at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Although, he is not super warm and fuzzy, I have a beautiful 2 year old and am 20 months pregnant with my second. I appreciated his matter of fact style and is incredibly smart. I trust his judgement and would recommend!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Alan Berkeley at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Contact his assistant if you need anything. She is very responsive.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
The nursing staff at NYU were all wonderful and very supportive and responsive. They were very comforting as well. I was very satisfied with the nursing staff,
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
even with the high volume of patients, I always felt supported and that I could get my questions answered. I would recommend getting there by 6:45. I was out by 7:30 the latest with bloodeork and ultrasound.
Dr. Keefe is warm, takes time to establish bedside manner and tells great and relevant anecdotes....Listen to his stories. They seem longwinded but are designed to reassure you as a patient.
[The NYU Fertility clinic is] efficient, clean and functional...Monitoring from 7-9 AM. Pleasant enough waiting area....[The staff is] very professional, educated and direct. They are efficient and well-trained...They failed to bill me several times for embryo storage. When I called several times to inquire, I was neither given a bill nor reassurance about the status of my embryos.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Keefe at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Listen to his stories. They seem longwinded but are designed to reassure you as a patient.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Keefe at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Keefe is warm, takes time to establish bedside manner and tells great and relevant anecdotes.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Very professional, educated and direct. They are efficient and well-trained.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Efficient, clean and functional.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Monitoring from 7-9 AM. Pleasant enough waiting area.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Lost paperwork
Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
They failed to bill me several times for embryo storage. When I called several times to inquire, I was neither given a bill nor reassurance about the status of my embryos.
I have never met a doctor as kind, patient, loving, and nurturing as Dr. Blakemore...She never made us feel rushed and always offered wise insights. When we spoke she actively listened with a full and compassionate heart...We also never felt out of place being a same-sex couple and she used inclusive language in every conversation...Dr. Blakemore is a strong, wise, and deeply empathetic person...
It [NYU Langone Fertility Center] was very clean and well managed. The nurses are kind and always talked to me like a person rather than a number. Lana always made us laugh and feel supported. Angela was extremely supportive as well. Sometimes it took a longer time to get my blood drawn but I really didn't mind waiting a few extra minutes...staff is warm and gentle...
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I have never met a doctor as kind, patient, loving, and nurturing as Dr. Blakemore. This is an extremely vulnerable and often difficult process. When we went through our challenging times Dr. Blakemore allowed us to be as sad as we needed and held space to heal and continue. She never made us feel rushed and always offered wise insights. When we spoke she actively listened with a full and compassionate heart. To be honest, she felt like a family member cheering us on throughout the entire time. We also never felt out of place being a same-sex couple and she used inclusive language in every conversation. Her staff is warm and gentle. Shennetta always made us laugh and Lana was always ready with positive affirmations before and after transfers. We can not recommend Dr. Blakemore and her team more highly. I am currently 9 and a half months pregnant and I feel so grateful that such a wonderful person and doctor helped create our dream family.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Enjoy! This process is vulnerable and emotionally taxing. Dr. Blakemore is a strong, wise, and deeply empathetic person. Trust and confidence is so important when entering this journey and if you allow her, she will take the best care of you, as she does with everyone in her life.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I have never met a doctor as kind, patient, loving, and nurturing as Dr. Blakemore. This is an extremely vulnerable and often difficult process. When we went through our challenging times Dr. Blakemore allowed us to be as sad as we needed and held space to heal and continue. She never made us feel rushed and always offered wise insights. When we spoke she actively listened with a full and compassionate heart. To be honest, she felt like a family member cheering us on throughout the entire time. We also never felt out of place being a same-sex couple and she used inclusive language in every conversation. Her staff is warm and gentle. Shennetta always made us laugh and Lana was always ready with positive affirmations before and after transfers. We can not recommend Dr. Blakemore and her team more highly. I am currently 9 and a half months pregnant and I feel so grateful that such a wonderful person and doctor helped create our dream family.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Shennetta)
Shenetta always brought a smile to my wife and my face even in hard times. She made sure that I was always cared for. When I was afraid, she made sure I was safe and surrounded in positive and calm energy. She also felt like someone who was on our team, routing for us the entire time.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
It was very clean and well managed. The nurses are kind and always talked to me like a person rather than a number. Lana always made us laugh and feel supported. Angela was extremely supportive as well. Sometimes it took a longer time to get my blood drawn but I really didn't mind waiting a few extra minutes.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. DeVore is exceptional. I never once felt judged by her regarding my decision to have a child as a single woman. She is thoughtful, compassionate, and very good at what she does. She manages expectations well and actively engages me in the treatment planning process...I would love get to have Dr. DeVore treat me each visit, but that's obviously impossible considering how critical timing is when it comes to all of these procedures...
It's a very busy clinic [NYU Langone Fertility Center], and sometimes you do sort of feel like a "number" when dealing with the nursing staff or front desk. But that's pretty rare. Overall excellent. I have never had a truly bad or unpleasant experience with a single person associated with the clinic...it was clear how sincerely she [Dr. DeVore] cares for her patients, and how thoughtful she is with her treatment protocols...
How was your experience with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
My only criticism (and it's not really a legitimate criticism) is that I would love get to have Dr. DeVore treat me each visit, but that's obviously impossible considering how critical timing is when it comes to all of these procedures. Every other aspect of my treatment with Dr. Devore has been exceptional. Before finding Dr. DeVore I had been very discouraged because my previous experience with fertility consultations had not been good. I felt judged and uncomfortable, and it was just very hard for me to wrap my head around the whole process. From the very first time I spoke with Dr. DeVore, it was clear how sincerely she cares for her patients, and how thoughtful she is with her treatment protocols. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
This isn't so much in regard to Dr. Devore, but rather fertility care and healthcare general: be prepared to speak up and advocate for yourself during fertility treatment. It really makes a huge difference.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. DeVore is exceptional. I never once felt judged by her regarding my decision to have a child as a single woman. She is thoughtful, compassionate, and very good at what she does. She manages expectations well and actively engages me in the treatment planning process. I can't speak highly enough about her.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Carol and Andrea originally and now Taylor,I believe)
Overall Excellent.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
It's a very busy clinic, and sometimes you do sort of feel like a "number" when dealing with the nursing staff or front desk. But that's pretty rare. Overall excellent. I have never had a truly bad or unpleasant experience with a single person associated with the clinic
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore explained all of this information to me bluntly and honestly but gently...recommended I did not try anything but the old-fashioned way, and then return to her if that didn’t work out. Luckily for me, my partner and I conceived spontaneously. Dr. Blakemore directed me down the path that made her zero profit, because she cares about her patients and their needs....
All the staff at NYU Langone Fertility Clinic was warm, helpful, patient and communicative...Dr. Blakemore recommended I did not try anything but the old-fashioned way, and then return to her if that didn’t work out. Luckily for me, my partner and I conceived spontaneously. Dr. Blakemore directed me down the path that made her zero profit, because she cares about her patients and their needs.
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore is a wonderful physician and person. I had an unusual fertility journey. Wanting to check in on my fertility, I was referred to Dr. Blakemore by a relative. I found out that I have a very low AMH level for my age, a high FSH, and a blocked Fallopian tube. Dr. Blakemore explained all of this information to me bluntly and honestly but gently, and told me not to worry yet as I was still young and healthy. Finding out this information, I was extremely nervous as I have always really wanted to be a mother. I asked if I should freeze eggs for future children or go through treatments. I would have gone through any process suggested, but Dr. Blakemore recommended I did not try anything but the old-fashioned way, and then return to her if that didn’t work out. Luckily for me, my partner and I conceived spontaneously. Dr. Blakemore directed me down the path that made her zero profit, because she cares about her patients and their needs. I know for a fact she treats patients on a case-by-case basis as my referring relative froze eggs with Dr. Blakemore, whereas I was advised not to due to my DOR and low AMH. I highly recommend this doctor!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Trust Dr. Blakemore’s judgment
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore is a wonderful physician and person. I had an unusual fertility journey. Wanting to check in on my fertility, I was referred to Dr. Blakemore by a relative. I found out that I have a very low AMH level for my age, a high FSH, and a blocked Fallopian tube. Dr. Blakemore explained all of this information to me bluntly and honestly but gently, and told me not to worry yet as I was still young and healthy. Finding out this information, I was extremely nervous as I have always really wanted to be a mother. I asked if I should freeze eggs for future children or go through treatments. I would have gone through any process suggested, but Dr. Blakemore recommended I did not try anything but the old-fashioned way, and then return to her if that didn’t work out. Luckily for me, my partner and I conceived spontaneously. Dr. Blakemore directed me down the path that made her zero profit, because she cares about her patients and their needs. I know for a fact she treats patients on a case-by-case basis as my referring relative froze eggs with Dr. Blakemore, whereas I was advised not to due to my DOR and low AMH. I highly recommend this doctor!
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
All the staff at NYU Langone Fertility Clinic was warm, helpful, patient and communicative. I learned a lot about my personal fertility from my consultations with them. I would highly recommend this clinic.
[Dr. James Grifo] provided me and my partner with benefit and risk followed by all the numbers and statistics so we can make our own decision. But when we were lost he was there to give us his advise...Don't expect to see him every visit, but he will be there for you when you need explanation or guidance...He listens to all our needs...I felt we're cared about.
Though [NYU Langone Fertility Center] operation doesn't allow us to see our doctor every time, I felt we're cared about...your concerns will be answered with all the data and statistics they have collected...wonderful team of nurses. I cannot write enough great things about them. They are skilled professionals as well as just wonderful people...the earlier you go, the shorter the wait time was.
How was your experience with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
At the first consultation, he provided me and my partner with benefit and risk followed by all the numbers and statistics so we can make our own decision. But when we were lost he was there to give us his advise.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Don't expect to see him every visit, but he will be there for you when you need explanation or guidance.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
He listens to all our needs from the beginning. Though NYU's operation doesn't allow us to see our doctor every time, I felt we're cared about. When we had to cancel the transfer cycle just two days before the procedure when ASRM announced their guideline to strongly recommend all patients to postpone the transfer, he was there for us to make the decision.
Describe the protocols James Grifo used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Retrieval: I began with Gonal F and Menopur, and when the day approaches he prescribed one more medichine to prevent me from ovulating too soon. Followed by HCG trigger shot. He recommended taking Selenium supplement, and eat more walnuts and 70g protein a day.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
NYU 1st ave have a wonderful team of nurses. I cannot write enough great things about them. They are skilled professionals as well as just wonderful people.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
They are the leading clinic for IVF, especially PGS and PGD, in the industry. You don't see your doctor every time, but your concerns will be answered with all the data and statistics they have collected.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Between 7am and 9am, the earlier you go, the shorter the wait time was. later time on Saturdays was much more crowded than weekdays.
Describe the costs associated with your care under James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Insurance covered most of it including PGS. Co-pay was about 2000.
Describe James Grifo's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Dr. Blakemore exceeded our expectations, and went above and beyond to show us how strong and far we can really get. She thinks of new/different plans that other's don't think of and is so compassionate...She is extremely organized and detail oriented. she is available when you need her and you can tell she loves helping people.
The staff [at NYU Langone Fertility Center] cares about you, and you don't get treated like a number...The only slight weakness I would say is billing. This clinic has lots of Strengths. They are clean, organized, and available always. They have lovely staff members, doctors, and nurses....[nurse] made us feel confident on how to do things and get through our treatment.
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
As an infertility patient, you end up going through so much, whether it is surgery, testing, multiple cycles, multiple pregnancy failures/losses. Dr. Blakemore exceeded our expectations, and went above and beyond to show us how strong and far we can really get. She thinks of new/different plans that other's don't think of and is so compassionate. She is the sweetest doctor and the fertility world is extremely blessed to have her in their world. She is extremely organized and detail oriented. she is available when you need her and you can tell she loves helping people.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Be patient, Trust her judgment and recommendations. Always ask whatever questions you have. She is extremely patient and understanding and no question is a stupid question.
She is the smartest doctor I have ever met.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore shows her genuine care in you, and your treatment. You can easily see how much effort and time she puts into her patients. She was so amazing to me and my husband and made us feel totally confident and important in every way.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Mary Hartpence)
Mary Hartpence is one of the most kindest, sweetest nurses I have ever encountered. She guides you every step of the way and completely made us feel confident on how to do things and get through our treatment.
She is extremely patient, and caring.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
The only slight weakness I would say is billing.
This clinic has lots of Strengths.
They are clean, organized, and available always.
They have lovely staff members, doctors, and nurses.
The staff cares about you, and you don't get treated like a number.
They have excellent outcomes.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I had coverage through my insurance, with minimally cost of co-payments/co-insurance
Describe Jennifer Blakemore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Dr. Blakemore was very careful about transferring multiple embryos and cared about the safety and outcome of my transfer. We both agreed eSET was the best route for me.
Dr. Fino spends enough time with a patient and had all my questions answered...I absolutely trust this doctor, I also know my chances due to my age and I think we are on the same page. I am exploring all of my options and open to everything she suggests. She also always listens to what I have to say or suggest as well....
the nurses army [at NYU Langone Fertility Center] is great, very experienced. well oiled machine. But the patient always must be proactive...Weakness - is always crowded...out of pocket: IUI medicated - around 5K. medication for IVF - around 5K, 15,5K cycle with PGD testing. All pre IVF tests and surgery (75-100k)...Dr. Fino spends enough time with a patient and had all my questions answered.
How was your experience with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I absolutely trust this doctor, I also know my chances due to my age and I think we are on the same page. I am exploring all of my options and open to everything she suggests. She also always listens to what I have to say or suggest as well.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
educate yourself as much as you can before hand in order to ask questions. It helps
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Fino spends enough time with a patient and had all my questions answered.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Fino used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
I always had max dosage due to DOR, my first cycle was cancelled and we did IUI instead, my second cycle was good (6 follicles, 6 eggs, 3 embryos)
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
the nurses army is great, very experienced. well oiled machine. But the patient always must be proactive
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
this is the best clinic, if you have a health insurance which covers IVF - go there without doubts but do research your doctor and make sure you are comfortable with your choice. My friend recommended this clinic.
Weakness - is always crowded but that also means they have a lot of experience
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
you have to come during monitoring hours and if you come early - you leave early.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Fino at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
out of pocket: IUI medicated - around 5K. medication for IVF - around 5K, 15,5K cycle with PGD testing. All pre IVF tests and surgery (75-100k) were covered by insurance, IUI and IVF were denied.
Describe Elizabeth Fino's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
single embryo with generic testing, frozen cycle
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
was at the surgery, department but was solved when I called to clarify
[Dr. Brooke Hodes-Wertz] is honest and straight to the point...responds to all of your questions and provides guidance when required...makes you feel comfortable and not embarrassed by your infertility. I appreciate her bedside manner...Don't expect to see her as often during the entire IVF process. You see her nurses and talk to her PCAs a lot more. They make a great team and are very welcoming and responsive.
For me, their location [NYU Langone Fertility Center] was great. Their monitoring hours and scheduling system was efficient. The team calls you when they are expected to so I never had to follow up on my own...Everything was fast paced, which I didn't mind. There were a lot of patients but the nursing team and staff were all very friendly and helpful whenever I reached out.
How was your experience with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Hodes is honest and straight to the point. She responds to all of your questions and provides guidance when required. She makes you feel comfortable and not embarrassed by your infertility. I appreciate her bedside manner and the way she explains different aspects of the IVF process.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Don't expect to see her as often during the entire IVF process. You see her nurses and talk to her PCAs a lot more. They make a great team and are very welcoming and responsive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Everything was fast paced, which I didn't mind. There were a lot of patients but the nursing team and staff were all very friendly and helpful whenever I reached out.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Nursing team was exceptional. They made me feel comfortable, calmed my nerves during my first cycle and explain everything in detail at each visit.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
For me, their location was great. Their monitoring hours and scheduling system was efficient. The team calls you when they are expected to so I never had to follow up on my own. The transfer process was quick and they discuss with you everything beforehand.
Describe Brooke Hodes-Wertz's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
We recommend Dr Blakemore at the highest level. She was so kind, caring, patient, informative, great bedside manner, proactive follow ups with results and next steps. We couldn't have asked for better care...My partner used Menopure and Gonal, and before the retrieval she took a trigger hormone. The results were that we were able to freeze 6 eggs
The [NYU Langone Fertility Center] clinic was cut from the same cloth as Dr. Blakemore - professional, courteous, thorough, informative, and patient. So it was a seamless experience whether we were dealing directly with Dr Blakemore or her staff...cost was $10,000 plus the cost of Rx $250 and anesthesia $650...
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
We recommend Dr Blakemore at the highest level. She was so kind, caring, patient, informative, great bedside manner, proactive follow ups with results and next steps. We couldn't have asked for better care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
no advice, simply encouragement, that he/she is in great hands with a fantastic doctor and you should expect her to make the best of the situation for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
We recommend Dr Blakemore at the highest level. So kind, caring, patient, informative, great bedside manner, proactive follow ups with results and next steps. Couldn't have asked for better care.
Describe the protocols Jennifer Blakemore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
My partner used Menopure and Gonal, and before the retrieval she took a trigger hormone. The results were that we were able to freeze 6 eggs. It wasn't what we hoped for; we hoped for 15 or 20, but that wasn't the Dr's faults.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
They were cut from the same cloth as Dr. Blakemore - professional, courteous, thorough, informative, and patient.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
The clinic was cut from the same cloth as Dr. Blakemore - professional, courteous, thorough, informative, and patient. So it was a seamless experience whether we were dealing directly with Dr Blakemore or her staff.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
cost was $10,000 plus the cost of Rx $250 and anesthesia $650
Dr. Hodes-Wertz is amazing and I recommend her whole-heartedly. She has a great bedside manner and makes you feel like a human. She goes above and beyond to deliver quality care. We had done 3 IUIs and 1 retrieval and are about to do 1 Transfer with her...[she] is an excellent doctor who explains things well and provides a personal touch..
The [NYU Langone Fertility Center] clinic is TERRIBLE at billing. They consistently do not use your insurance information and send you large bills they expect you to pay out of pocket and then hound you to pay those bills. You have to call them during the small window of time they are open and get them to remember that you have insurance and to re-submit the bill. They will fight you on this every step of the way and make live very painful. Eventually it will get sorted and be fine but billing is the worst thing about working with NYU.
How was your experience with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Hodes-Wertz is amazing and I recommend her whole-heartedly. She has a great bedside manner and makes you feel like a human. She goes above and beyond to deliver quality care. We had done 3 IUIs and 1 retrieval and are about to do 1 Transfer with her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
She is great and you will love her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Hodes-Wertz is an excellent doctor who explains things well and provides a personal touch.
Describe the protocols Brooke Hodes-Wertz used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
She recommended IUIs and then moving to IVF.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
The clinic is TERRIBLE at billing. They consistently do not use your insurance information and send you large bills they expect you to pay out of pocket and then hound you to pay those bills. You have to call them during the small window of time they are open and get them to remember that you have insurance and to re-submit the bill. They will fight you on this every step of the way and make live very painful. Eventually it will get sorted and be fine but billing is the worst thing about working with NYU.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Hodes-Wertz at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
3 IUIs, IVF, PGT-A Testing
Describe Brooke Hodes-Wertz's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
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.
I felt very overwhelmed for a long time, I was really nervous about taking this expensive and proactive next step...Dr. DeVore made me feel so calm right away. She became my confidante during this lonely journey. Her communication was very clear and hopeful...thoroughly explained the process and clearly set expectations. Starting off was extremely overwhelming but she made it manageable. Was also very personable...
It [NYU Langone Fertility Center] is big, but very well run, morning monitoring was very smooth. It’s comfortable and clean. Nurses are very responsive and kind. They have very high pregnancy rates so I knew I was in good hands from the beginning...Dr. DeVore thoroughly explained the process and clearly set expectations. Starting off was extremely overwhelming but she made it manageable. Was also very personable.
How was your experience with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I felt very overwhelmed for a long time, I was really nervous about taking this expensive and proactive next step. I was always hoping that the next month I would meet someone and I wouldn’t need to do it. Finally, I decided to take control and stop this from hanging over me. Dr. DeVore made me feel so calm right away. She became my confidante during this lonely journey. Her communication was very clear and hopeful.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Go with your gut.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. DeVore thoroughly explained the process and clearly set expectations. Starting off was extremely overwhelming but she made it manageable. Was also very personable.
Describe the protocols Shannon DeVore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Daily injections with gonal-f and menopur.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
It is big, but very well run, morning monitoring was very smooth. It’s comfortable and clean. Nurses are very responsive and kind. They have very high pregnancy rates so I knew I was in good hands from the beginning
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Dr. Blakemore is the kindest, smartest, and most compassionate doctor I’ve ever encountered. I trusted her fully. I had many setbacks through the fertility journey (poor egg quality and a miscarriage). Dr. Blakemore was always honest and transparent while also providing positivity throughout the journey. She truly loves what she does and it shines through. With each setback she would have new ideas on what we could try next. You are in safe and caring hands with Dr. Blakemore.
Although NYU is a large and busy practice, they maintain an environment where you feel like your personal care is their top priority. Everyone I came into contact with was compassionate and organized. I could always get my questions answered no matter what day or what time it was...Dr. Blakemore is the kindest, smartest, and most compassionate doctor I’ve ever encountered. I trusted her fully. I had many setbacks through the fertility journey (poor egg quality and a miscarriage). Dr. Blakemore was always honest and transparent while also providing positivity throughout the journey. She truly loves what she does and it shines through. With each setback she would have new ideas on what we could try next. You are in safe and caring hands with Dr. Blakemore.
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore is the kindest, smartest, and most compassionate doctor I’ve ever encountered. I trusted her fully. I had many setbacks through the fertility journey (poor egg quality and a miscarriage). Dr. Blakemore was always honest and transparent while also providing positivity throughout the journey. She truly loves what she does and it shines through. With each setback she would have new ideas on what we could try next. You are in safe and caring hands with Dr. Blakemore.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Although Dr. Blakemore runs a very busy practice, she made me feel like I was her most important patient. It felt like she was just as invested in me having success as I was.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Smart, organized, compassionate.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Although NYU is a large and busy practice, they maintain an environment where you feel like your personal care is their top priority. Everyone I came into contact with was compassionate and organized. I could always get my questions answered no matter what day or what time it was.
Dr. DeVore always heard me out and listened to my thoughts/feelings/questions. It was a very collaborative experience. She checked in on me frequently during my treatment and made sure to ask me about life outside of fertility. She was thoughtful, supportive, and down to earth. I feel so grateful to have found her...Ask your questions, she will answer all of them thoroughly and thoughtfully...She advocated for single embryo transfer
It [NYU] is a busy clinic and you don't see your doctor every visit, but she checked in frequently and made all of my plans. NYU is a reputable clinic with good outcomes so I felt the business was worth the while...It was well run, a few days I had to wait longer than others, the staff was always apologetic...Dr. DeVore always heard me out and listened to my thoughts/feelings/questions. It was a very collaborative experience. She checked in on me frequently during my treatment and made sure to ask me about life outside of fertility. She was thoughtful, supportive, and down to earth. I feel so grateful to have found her...Ask your questions, she will answer all of them thoroughly and thoughtfully...She advocated for single embryo transfer
How was your experience with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. DeVore always heard me out and listened to my thoughts/feelings/questions. It was a very collaborative experience. She checked in on me frequently during my treatment and made sure to ask me about life outside of fertility. She was thoughtful, supportive, and down to earth. I feel so grateful to have found her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Ask your questions, she will answer all of them thoroughly and thoughtfully.
Describe the protocols Shannon DeVore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
I don't remember
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
It is a busy clinic and you don't see your doctor every visit, but she checked in frequently and made all of my plans. NYU is a reputable clinic with good outcomes so I felt the business was worth the while.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
It was well run, a few days I had to wait longer than others, the staff was always apologetic.
Describe Shannon DeVore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Talk to him [Dr. Grifo] about any doubts and ask questions regarding potential complications... Great patient care, vet knowledgeable, and personable. Good flexibility in connecting through the phone as opposed to only through office visits. Vet patient and personable. But I am still in the middle of the process at this time... Even though they [NYU] have lots of patients the level of care is individual.
Very experienced staff [NYU], well oiled machine. It feels like the do this all the time and know all of the possible complications. Even though they have lots of patients the level of care is individual. I would definitely recommend this center... Good flexibility in connecting through the phone as opposed to only through office visits. Vet patient and personable. But I am still in the middle of the process at this time
How was your experience with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Great patient care, vet knowledgeable, and personable. Good flexibility in connecting through the phone as opposed to only through office visits. Vet patient and personable. But I am still in the middle of the process at this time
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Talk to him about any doubts and ask questions regarding potential complications
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Great patient care
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Very experienced staff, well oiled machine. It feels like the do this all the time and know all of the possible complications.
Even though they have lots of patients the level of care is individual. I would definitely recommend this center
Describe the costs associated with your care under James Grifo at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
This was the single best experience I've ever had with a medical provider of any kind. This was also the hardest experience of my life. As a non-binary queer person, I have a lot of feelings about reproduction (and a lot of doubts). Dr. Blakemore made it easy to come to the office (I almost looked forward to it)...really listened to me...never mis-gendered me, never made my wife feel less than, and honored our non-traditional family structure (using a known donor for at-home insemination).
Overall, the staff at NYU could use a training on pronouns (though Dr. Blakemore was exceptional)...For important medical issues, we got immediate calls back and they were very communicative. For insurance reimbursement and second parent adoption paperwork later on, we struggled to get in touch...Basically, no one would respond to us once we were pregnant.
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
This was the single best experience I've ever had with a medical provider of any kind. This was also the hardest experience of my life. As a non-binary queer person, I have a lot of feelings about reproduction (and a lot of doubts). Dr. Blakemore made it easy to come to the office (I almost looked forward to it). She really listened to me and never second guessed my hunches about my body (which turned out to be accurate). Dr. Blakemore never mis-gendered me, never made my wife feel less than, and honored our non-traditional family structure (using a known donor for at-home insemination). She leveled with us honestly about our chances but also kept us feeling hopeful. We followed her advice and treatment plan, including having a hysteroscopy and using Letrozole at home for two cycles. Two months later, I was pregnant and went on to deliver a healthy baby (Jan 2022). When we had to go see an OBGYN for my pregnancy, we actively missed Dr. Blakemore and felt that it was basically impossible to match her level of care and cultural sensitivity.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Ask anything you want and share your fears. If you have hunches about your body, share them.
Dr. Blakemore will not judge, she'll listen, and she'll address your questions/fears/doubts extremely thoroughly.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore is extremely thorough and caring. At our first session, she spent over an hour with my partner and I just explaining reproductive systems (with a slide deck of over 70 slides). Along the way, she answered every medical question, called on her day off, validated our emotions, and treated us like we were her most important priority (when I knew she had many many patients to see). She also treated my wife (the non-gestational partner) with so much love and care. I am non-binary and have some past medical trauma so she was extremely careful with me and made me feel super safe--always being the one to scan me and assuring me she would perform the surgery I later needed (and no one else would even touch me).
Describe the protocols Jennifer Blakemore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We did a few cycles of at home insemination with a known donor. We realized that our donor had a low sperm count after speaking with Dr. Blakemore about the consistency of the sperm and sending the donor for testing. We then switched known donors at the advice of Dr. Blakemore.
I later suspected there was something wrong with my reproductive system after several failed attempts (even though I was ovulating normally) so we did an HSG and found uterine adhesions. I had a hysteroscopy and did two cycles of at-home insemination with Letrozole to help out. I got pregnant on the second cycle and delivered a healthy baby in January 2022.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I am not sure about the nursing staff as we didn't often interact with nurses (a few blood draws maybe?). For important medical issues, we got immediate calls back and they were very communicative. For insurance reimbursement and second parent adoption paperwork later on, we struggled to get in touch. Some of the nurses and billers were not as good with my gender pronouns as Dr. Blakemore.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Clinic was pretty busy for blood work and monitoring on the East side so there was often a wait and it was crowded (even during COVID-19). Overall, the staff at NYU could use a training on pronouns (though Dr. Blakemore was exceptional). For billing reimbursement and other paperwork, it was a little hard to get in touch. But, overall, the experience was wonderful.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
We spent a few thousand dollars on freezing sperm and then a few hundred on co-pays and medications (or maybe like a grand?). Some of our expenses related to the sperm freezing were reimbursable through my wife's union but we never got the paperwork we needed from the clinic. We had to get her office to change the policy (which was months and months of advocacy) because we couldn't get what we needed from NYU. Basically, no one would respond to us once we were pregnant.
Describe Jennifer Blakemore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
As an lgbtq couple, my wife and I had a great experience with Dr. Devore. She explained the process and all steps throughly and answered any questions we had. I was lucky and was able to have Dr. Devore perform my egg retrieval. I was a little nervous going in and she was reassuring and supportive the whole time...Don’t expect to see Dr. Devore in every single visit but know that if you have any questions or concerns you can always reach out to ask.
The only weakness this clinic [NYU Langone Fertility Center] has is the palm check in which was useless and never works. Always checked in manually. Some strengths are clean restrooms, friendly receptionist and nurses, and comfy chairs in waiting area...As an lgbtq couple, my wife and I had a great experience with Dr. Devore. She explained the process and all steps throughly and answered any questions we had.
How was your experience with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
As an lgbtq couple, my wife and I had a great experience with Dr. Devore. She explained the process and all steps throughly and answered any questions we had. I was lucky and was able to have Dr. Devore perform my egg retrieval. I was a little nervous going in and she was reassuring and supportive the whole time. My wife had someone else do the embryo transfer. This was not a big deal for us as she was attentive afterwards.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Don’t expect to see Dr. Devore in every single visit but know that if you have any questions or concerns you can always reach out to ask.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Very friendly and personal. She answered any questions we had.
Describe the protocols Shannon DeVore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
As we are a same sex couple, we did reciprocal ivf. I had hormonal injections everyday that was monitored by bloodwork and ultrasound until it was time for retrieval. My wife had the same during FET cycle. Fertility pills and injections that were monitored by bloodwork and ultrasound until transfer date. Afterwards, medication is continued until pregnancy was confirmed and medication was tapered off. The plan resulted in a pregnancy :)
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Lisa Valentine)
Everyone was excellent, friendly, and supportive.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
The only weakness this clinic has is the palm check in which was useless and never works. Always checked in manually. Some strengths are clean restrooms, friendly receptionist and nurses, and comfy chairs in waiting area.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Morning monitoring always went as expected. Usually really quick to be seen. Only had one instance of waiting for over an hour to be seen by ultrasound doctor.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I have great insurance. My out of pocket cost was about 10% of the overall bill.
Describe Shannon DeVore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Dr. Devore prefers eSET as it reduces the risk of miscarriage as compared to multiple embryo transfer.
Dr. DeVore was so patient and kind. She listened to my concerns and was very responsive via email and/or phone call. Even though I was not able to see her for every office visit, it was very clear that she was the one managing my care. I felt heard and reassured and am forever grateful for her...Dr. DeVore was so patient and did not make us feel rushed to do our implantation. She was okay with us waiting a cycle to schedule it, especially as I had to manage some things separately with my endocrinologist. I’m very grateful for her patience...
The nursing staff [at NYU Langone Fertility Center] was so helpful. They were always ready to answer questions about all the medications and next steps. They were informative and educated and I felt reassured every step of the way...Morning monitoring was always very quick and efficient. I never waited for more than 5 minutes for my appointment. The morning monitoring appts are very quick but the nurses are happy to chat about any concerns or questions you have...
How was your experience with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. DeVore was so patient and kind. She listened to my concerns and was very responsive via email and/or phone call. Even though I was not able to see her for every office visit, it was very clear that she was the one managing my care. I felt heard and reassured and am forever grateful for her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I would advise any IVF patient to stay patient, express any concerns and worries to your doctors and nurses, and to stay positive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. DeVore has been very patient with me throughout this whole process and called me numerous times to discuss results and answer any questions I have had.
Describe the protocols Shannon DeVore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Leading up to my egg retrieval I was on cetrotide, Gonal F, and menopur. These were titrated often dependent on my bloodwork. I was carefully instructed how to properly administer and adjust dosing. For my trigger shot, Dr. DeVore was so accommodating as I had an important obligation during the time. She really worked with me to adjust the timing of my trigger shot. After my retrieval, Dr. DeVore was so patient and did not make us feel rushed to do our implantation. She was okay with us waiting a cycle to schedule it, especially as I had to manage some things separately with my endocrinologist. I’m very grateful for her patience.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
The nursing staff was so helpful. They were always ready to answer questions about all the medications and next steps. They were informative and educated and I felt reassured every step of the way.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
This clinic is great with timing. Morning monitoring was always very quick and efficient. I never waited for more than 5 minutes for my appointment. The morning monitoring appts are very quick but the nurses are happy to chat about any concerns or questions you have.
Describe Shannon DeVore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Dr. Blakemore takes her time to completely explain every single option for your treatment. She does not rush and never makes you feel like you're asking too many questions...She listened to concerns about the course of treatment as readily as she listened to concerns about the emotional toll infertility can take...Knowing that our doctor had the same conviction and dedication to helping our dream come true was a blessing. My care and our goal of starting our family was always her first priority.
All of the [NYU Langone Fertility Center] nursing staff was amazing. I ended up feeling as attached to them as Dr. Blakemore during the process. They guided me through shots, helped to hold my hand and distract me during blood draws and everything in between...I received phone calls and emails daily from the nursing staff to ensure I understood the next steps with my medication. We retrieved 13 eggs, 9 became embryos and 7 went to genetic testing. I'm happy to share that under Dr. Blakemore's care, we now have a happy, healthy little girl after 1.5 years of trying to conceive.
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore takes her time to completely explain every single option for your treatment. She does not rush and never makes you feel like you're asking too many questions - in fact....she welcomes them. She listened to concerns about the course of treatment as readily as she listened to concerns about the emotional toll infertility can take. I'll never forget when she told me "My number one job is to get you pregnant, we will not do anything to ever jeopardize making sure you have a healthy baby." Knowing that our doctor had the same conviction and dedication to helping our dream come true was a blessing. My care and our goal of starting our family was always her first priority.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I've had good doctors who I thought were great doctors for much of my life. However, I now understand that I never had a truly GREAT doctor until I met Dr. Blakemore. She is one in a million.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
From the moment we met Dr. Blakemore, it was an instant fit. She finds the perfect balance between radiating warmth and positivity with the understanding and compassion of why you are in the care of a fertility doctor. She will tell you on day one that she loves her job....and you'll never doubt that for a second while under her care.
Describe the protocols Jennifer Blakemore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
While under the care of Dr. Blakemore, we tried one round of IUI and then moved on to IVF (our choice). I was seen every other day and then daily as it neared my egg retrieval. I received phone calls and emails daily from the nursing staff to ensure I understood the next steps with my medication.
We retrieved 13 eggs, 9 became embryos and 7 went to genetic testing.
I'm happy to share that under Dr. Blakemore's care, we now have a happy, healthy little girl after 1.5 years of trying to conceive.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
All of the nursing staff was amazing. I ended up feeling as attached to them as Dr. Blakemore during the process. They guided me through shots, helped to hold my hand and distract me during blood draws and everything in between.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
We were lucky enough to have insurance cover a fair amount of the treatment, but still paid slightly more than $10K out of pocket - most of these costs being associated with genetic testing.
she [Dr. DeVore] is kind, thoughtful, considerate, supportive and very smart. I trusted everything she told me and knew she would never sugarcoat the information I was receiving, including the statistical reality of various steps along the way. I truly appreciated this, as it felt that I always went into next steps with a realistic expectation...She is one of the most responsive doctors I've ever had, and so even though reaching out to her required going through her (excellent) patient coordinator Emily, I still found she usually called me within 24 hours or answered my emailed questions within a matter of hours or less (including on her days off!)
NYU can be a bit hard to navigate...the process of connecting with a person is very arduous and you nearly always end up connected to an answering service, even during business hours. At times, it took nurses (not Carrington though!) many hours to call back and I frequently had to do follow-up calls to get questions answered...Often any calls I had to make after hours were related to time sensitive questions about injections, and getting through to the on-call dotor sometimes took 15 minutes of talking to the answering service, always (inexplicably) starting with a question of whether or not I was a patient. At times the on-call doctors were extremely quick to respond, and very kind and helpful. At other times the calls back would take hours...
How was your experience with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I covered some of this previously but the shortest answer is that she is kind, thoughtful, considerate, supportive and very smart. I trusted everything she told me and knew she would never sugarcoat the information I was receiving, including the statistical reality of various steps along the way. I truly appreciated this, as it felt that I always went into next steps with a realistic expectation. Many components of the IVF process are a bit scary and require a lot of trust in your doctor's approach and decision making; I knew I had this with Dr. Devore, and also knew that she was going to carefully consider the best approach both for the outcome and for my own health.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Schedule a consultation and you too will want to sign right up. She is truly one of the best doctors I've ever had.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Devore is truly one of the kindest and most thoughtful doctors I've ever been lucky enough to have. From the very start of this journey she listened to my questions, concerns and hopes for the future, and helped me understand my options accordingly. She never once shied away from the data and was always wholly transparent about what the options were and what the potential outcomes might be. When I first came to her I was interested in egg freezing but over a long period of time (lengthened by my choice to slightly delay things because of the pandemic), my needs changed and she helped me clarify what she thought was the best path forward in light of what I hoped to achieve—and she was exactly right. She is one of the most responsive doctors I've ever had, and so even though reaching out to her required going through her (excellent) patient coordinator Emily, I still found she usually called me within 24 hours or answered my emailed questions within a matter of hours or less (including on her days off!). She was compassionate in listening to my concerns—both medical and otherwise—and extremely supportive from the very start. As someone choosing to become a parent on my own, it was particularly impactful to feel that she supported my decisions and was on my team as I made my decisions (no matter how long they took me—and I was often very slow!). I cannot imagine having gone through this with any other doctor and would recommend her to truly anyone.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Emily (patient coordinator) and Carrington)
Emily, the patient coordinator, was extremely responsive, kind, supportive and very patient with my many questions. If I reached out to her incorrectly she was always helpful getting my question answered by the right part of my care team. =
Carrington, my primary nurse, was very kind, helpful, thoughtful and always helped answer my questions along the way. She was not always the person I worked with directly because of timing and vacation schedules, but she was extremely helpful at all times when she was who I connected with.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
NYU can be a bit hard to navigate and it's sometimes a bit tricky to know how you can reach the people you need. In particular, my biggest frustration was with their phone process—if you have to use the phone tree, the process of connecting with a person is very arduous and you nearly always end up connected to an answering service, even during business hours. At times, it took nurses (not Carrington though!) many hours to call back and I frequently had to do follow-up calls to get questions answered. I had direct lines for Emily and Carrington and when I called those I got answers very quickly from both of them, but if for some reason either of them was not in the office on a given day, the process was very frustrating.
Similarly, the answering service in the evenings is deeply frustrating. Often any calls I had to make after hours were related to time sensitive questions about injections, and getting through to the on-call dotor sometimes took 15 minutes of talking to the answering service, always (inexplicably) starting with a question of whether or not I was a patient. At times the on-call doctors were extremely quick to respond, and very kind and helpful. At other times the calls back would take hours. On one occasion the doctor on-call called back and sounded extremely annoyed and was very dismissive.
None of the above would deter me from recommending NYU but it's definitely an area for improvement. I would also suggest trying to get any and all direct lines possible for the people you are trying to reach.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shannon DeVore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I was lucky to have health insurance coverage and be in-network so all told my costs were very low.
Describe Shannon DeVore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I believe NYU generally does a single embryo transfer; I agree with this approach and it never came up directly with Dr. Devore, as it would have been my preference without question even if it wasn't the norm at the clinic.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Failed to order appropriate test
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
There was one small mixup with repeat baseline testing that was accidentally not ordered as it should have been. The staff member was extremely apologetic and from my perspective the mistake was understandable in light of various time frames that made catching it a little complicated. The issue was caught before it caused an issue and solved without impact; felt like a human error from an extremely efficient staff member who I greatly appreciated and seems almost not worth mentioning.
A larger issue that does seem worth noting is that after the egg retrieval. the nursing staff did not provide me with any handouts or information related to OHSS. I happened to know I was at risk and called to get the information sent to me when I realized it had not been sent to me. Similarly, after the retrieval there were a variety of suggestions for items to have on hand, including things like coconut water instead of regular water, etc. Perhaps not knowing this before the procedure wouldn't have been as surprising to me in a non-pandemic moment, but in light of the circumstances I was frustrated to realize I should have had a few items on hand. I'd suggest NYU provide this information ahead of time so patients can prepare as needed.
Dr. Blakemore was one of the kindest doctors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I was always greeted with a smile, she remembered our fertility history without having to be reminded and I appreciated how she was very honest about the realities of the outcome while still being optimistic. It made us hopeful but grounded in our expectations...
The staff [at NYU Langone] can and will answer any questions you have quickly. I was never made to feel like I was asking a dumb question or was being to needy. Once the process starts, it’s fast! It’s good to use the support of the staff...Everyone I dealt with in the facility was extremely professional as well as friendly...
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Jennifer Blakemore was kind, compassionate and honest. She made me feel comfortable in every aspect of my treatment and helped me to feel positive and calm when I began stressing about my pregnancy in the early stages after it was confirmed. I would recommend her to anyone hoping to conceive.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Trust that she will be honest with you about the reality of the fertility process, while still remaining very positive. That smile and bubbly demeanor isn’t an act, it’s genuine!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Dr. Blakemore was one of the kindest doctors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I was always greeted with a smile, she remembered our fertility history without having to be reminded and I appreciated how she was very honest about the realities of the outcome while still being optimistic. It made us hopeful but grounded in our expectations.
Describe the protocols Jennifer Blakemore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Prior to the egg retrieval, I did what was considered the standard amount and dosage of shots for several weeks. Despite having a low egg reserve, we were able to retrieve 7 eggs, 3 of which were viable embryos after genetic testing. After my confirmed pregnancy, I started on progesterone shots and a suppository of endometrin. My body reacted poorly to the endometrin and I had some bleeding after a few weeks. Dr. Blakemore quickly adjusted my medication so I no longer had to take the suppository and instead took a progesterone shot daily as opposed to every other day. This immediately stopped the bleeding and my pregnancy progressed perfectly after that.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Everyone I dealt with in the facility was extremely professional as well as friendly
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
A new patient may want to know that while the process seems daunting at first, don’t be afraid to ask questions. The staff can and will answer any questions you have quickly. I was never made to feel like I was asking a dumb question or was being to needy. Once the process starts, it’s fast! It’s good to use the support of the staff
Describe the costs associated with your care under Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I was fortunate enough to have a large amount of the fertility costs covered under my insurance. We paid in full for the genetic testing (which was by choice, and not required) and paid a partial cost of some of the necessary medications.
Describe Jennifer Blakemore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I understood my age to be a factor in using one embryo instead of multiple. Pregnancy with multiples can be more risky and I think it was the right decision.
She [Dr. Blakemore] was so prepared with data, a PowerPoint presentation and ready for all my questions. I was looking for a more aggressive action plan for my next FET and she offered me multiple options and we weighed the pro’s and con’s together. I never felt rushed throughout my entire appointment and really felt like she was listening to all my concerns and addressed each one. She also gave me ample time for questions...
communication with the team [at NYU Langone Fertility Center] was thorough and timely, always heard back from the team when I left a message, I felt like the team was always updated with my latest results and were great in making sure I understood my instructions...wait time can be long especially during peak hours and weekends, had multiple billing issues that I had to keep following up with...
How was your experience with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
I first went to see Dr. Blakemore for a consultation since I had failed 3 FET’s in the past already. She was so prepared with data, a PowerPoint presentation and ready for all my questions. I was looking for a more aggressive action plan for my next FET and she offered me multiple options and we weighed the pro’s and con’s together. I never felt rushed throughout my entire appointment and really felt like she was listening to all my concerns and addressed each one. She also gave me ample time for questions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Write down all your questions so you don’t forget it because she gives a lot of information
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
She addressed my concerns and how I was feeling. When I lost hope she knew I needed support and focused less on the clinical stuff. She gave me examples from her friends who had gone through this and she always checked in with me just to see how I was feeling and doing
Describe the protocols Jennifer Blakemore used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center and their degree of success.
1st protocol included an extra day of progesterone since that’s what my ERA biopsy results came back with. My second protocol included lovenox and prednisone after 2 months of lupron depot since I was diagnosed surgically with endometriosis. My third protocol included letrozole in the beginning and letting my body naturally ovulate.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Other than 1 hiccup, due to staffing shortage because of weather, the team was thorough and kept me informed in a timely manner on my results and any changes to my medication regimen. They were also great with calling prior to procedure days with thorough instructions.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center.
Strengths: the doctors were great, communication with the team was thorough and timely, always heard back from the team when I left a message, I felt like the team was always updated with my latest results and were great in making sure I understood my instructions
Weaknesses: wait time can be long especially during peak hours and weekends, had multiple billing issues that I had to keep following up with
Describe the costs associated with your care under Jennifer Blakemore at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I didn’t have to pay any co-pays and most of my prescriptions went to a pharmacy my insurance company allowed. Most costs were associated with medication co-insurances. My insurance covered my egg retrieval, anesthesia, and FET’s.
Describe Jennifer Blakemore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center.
I always wanted to transfer multiple since my husband and I were accepting of the risk for multiples but I only had 5 frozen embryos so we started off with 1 for my first FET and then agreed on 2 for the second and third. Made sense because we didn’t want to run out and towards the end, I didn’t know if I wanted any left over.
