Ohio Reproductive Medicine
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Genetic counseling
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Providing backup medication
Columbus
4830 Knightsbridge Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 451-2280
86 assessments
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8
Age
27
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, PCOS
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8
Dr. Londra always makes sure my questions are answered. She speaks to me by name and she is very attentive to my needs. She explains treatments and recommendations thoroughly and eases my mind when worried about outcomes...She always makes sure were on the same page before we're done speaking and that my questions are answered. My very first appointment she came in with tears in her eyes and I've seen her like that a handful of times since. She's very compassionate and empathetic. She's also been very thorough in my treatment plans and testing thus far.
New Patient Advice
The IVF nursing team [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] is amazing. They do drop the ball every now and then but it is quickly remedied upon a phone call. Dr. Londras nursing staff is hit and miss. When I first started with the clinic I had a nurse who was great! She then went on to being an IVF coordinator. The nurse(s) that took over for her is getting better but I usually call her with my lab results and updates to schedule my next steps rather than vice versa...If you're IVF, don't try to be the first person there for morning blood work, and expect a long wait on a Monday. The lab is same day results. Itsba contract company/third party so enroll in their EHR system to see your results as well. Sometimes you'll have to wait a few days to get your ultrasound and lab work added to your portal so ask questions at your appointment if you're curious. Also, make sure you have the receptionists extension in case you need it.
Clinic Errors
Age
27
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, PCOS
10
8
How was your experience with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She's very direct but can be hard to understand if she talks quickly due to her accent. However, I dont see that as a weakness or drawback. She always makes sure were on the same page before we're done speaking and that my questions are answered. My very first appointment she came in with tears in her eyes and I've seen her like that a handful of times since. She's very compassionate and empathetic. She's also been very thorough in my treatment plans and testing thus far.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Listen carefully and don't be afraid to ask questions and voice your concerns.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Londra always makes sure my questions are answered. She speaks to me by name and she is very attentive to my needs. She explains treatments and recommendations thoroughly and eases my mind when worried about outcomes.
Describe the protocols Laura Londra used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I did 3 medicated IUIs with her and one medicated timed intercourse cycle. Letrozole was used 3-7 with cycle monitoring and a trigger shot. Sperm samples were given the day of IUIs and we always went over the sample specifics prior to each IUI. Booster shots were administered 7dpiui as I have an allergy to progesterone suppositories. Letrozole is better for patients with endometriosis and I was previously unresponsive to both Clomid and Femara/Letrozole. These resulted in no pregnancies.
IVF began shortly after the last failed IUI. I was on the antagonist protocol: Gonal F started CD3. I stimmed for 14 days, used Cetrotide for 7 and triggered with Novarel and Lupron Trigger. I did not proceed with PGS testing. My meds were increased a few days into stimming as I was slowly responding. 4 five-day blastocysts came from this retrevial cycle. A fresh transfer was done and PIO was also used. One embryo was transferred and resulted in a pregnancy. However, it was an early miscarriage (approximately 7 weeks)/ chemical pregnancy as it was not seen on an ultrasound, only confirmed by betas. After a new cycle started we did a GEEP protocol: 28 active birth control pills, a bleed, 30 days lupron, delestrogen shots twice a week 2 weeks before transfer, and PIO beginning the week before transfer. This transfer was unsuccessful. It was done to suppress ovulation and medicinally manipulate the cycle to give the best environment for an embryo. After that cycle Dr. Londra recommended a endometrial biopsy (scratch) in an unmedicated cycle. That was completed and normal. We are now in the middle of a "natural" FET cycle: Letrozole 3-7, a trigger, and PIO. We will transfer one embryo as Dr. Londra and ORM recommend against transferring multiple embryos due to the risks of multiple pregnancies.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The IVF nursing team is amazing. They do drop the ball every now and then but it is quickly remedied upon a phone call. Dr. Londras nursing staff is hit and miss. When I first started with the clinic I had a nurse who was great! She then went on to being an IVF coordinator. The nurse(s) that took over for her is getting better but I usually call her with my lab results and updates to schedule my next steps rather than vice versa.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
If you're IVF, don't try to be the first person there for morning blood work, and expect a long wait on a Monday. The lab is same day results. Itsba contract company/third party so enroll in their EHR system to see your results as well. Sometimes you'll have to wait a few days to get your ultrasound and lab work added to your portal so ask questions at your appointment if you're curious. Also, make sure you have the receptionists extension in case you need it.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
For IVF its first come first serve. So, women who started their cycles on the weekend makes for a crazy and hectic Monday. The rest of the week isn't so bad but can be a little time consuming.
For IUIs it was a scheduled time slot rather than the hour or so designated strictly to IVF patients.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Costs varied by insurance coverage so it would be hard to dictate. General range with my coverage for IUI was around $400 per cycle including meds, labs, and insemination. IVF was too involved but ran around $5,000 including all meds, ultrasounds, surgery, preservation, etc. FET was around $400-$900 depending on the protocol with meds. Out of pocket is reasonable as well. The clinic has a price list.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
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0
0
Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
—
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0
At the initial consult she [Dr. Elizabeth Kennard] told me I was healthy, looked great, my husbands sperm count looked great and there should be no issues. Our first IUI with her she didn’t say anything to me, was very ruff with the procedure. I had questions after and she told me to talk to the nurse. VERY VERY cold!!!! She did not discuss my husbands numbers at the IUI or give me any information al at.
This clinic [Ohio Reproductive Med] did not run ANY tests on me. No blood work done at all!! The clinic I went to after this one did annintial ultrasound and they did blood work and it turned out I have a low ovarian reserve and my husband has motility and morphology issues! This would have been important to know going into the 3 IUIs. I could have saved myself $2000 by skipping IUI and going straight into IVf
Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 4 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
—
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0
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Again, she was very very very cold. She never had time for me or time to answer any questions. I saw her with my first IUI but the two after that I saw different doctor each time, who didn’t know my case or my treatment plan. I was sad leaving there everytime because I felt like I didn’t know what was happening and each time I had a failed IUI I was even more depressed because I didn’t think anything was wrong with me
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Do not go there and do not see her.Very cold and doesn’t care about getting you pregnant
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
At the initial consult she told me I was healthy, looked great, my husbands sperm count looked great and there should be no issues. Our first IUI with her she didn’t say anything to me, was very ruff with the procedure. I had questions after and she told me to talk to the nurse. VERY VERY cold!!!! She did not discuss my husbands numbers at the IUI or give me any information al at.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
She told me IUI would work, after 3 failed ones, I had another consult Because I couldn’t get her to answer questions in the office. She told me about IUI with IVF meds and then IVF. She never discussed anything else. Gave me a packet and told me to look into it.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Nurse gave me information on how to get a discount on medicine for IVF which I really liked but when I called her to tell her I started my period after the failed IUIs and asked why or asked about taking naproxen she was very very cold to me. And told me I might never know why I can’t get pregnant in a sassy voice. When in this profession, I expect a lot of compassion
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Clinic is set up weird and can get lost easily. They are cheaper than the other clinic in Ohio which is a strength, however, they are less organized, their lab is terrible and I have several friends who have lost all their embryos there. They have lower success rates than the other clinic in Columbus too.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
My insurance covered some of the office visits, co-pay $30, the ultrasounds were $149 each time after insurance, the IUIs were $381 each, the MSG proceedure was $200 after insurance. I did not do IVF here but the packet stated meds ranged from 3k-6k and the screenings were $1000 and labs were $1000, $7186 IVF other
Describe Elizabeth Kennard's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Told me they would only allow 1 embryo transfer at a time but didn’t tell me why this was the case. I knew friends who went here who hd multiple but they told me I would only be allowed to have 1 at a time transferred
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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10
10
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained, Other
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10
Dr. Rossi has been utterly fantastic. She never gave me false hope but always made me feel optimistic at the same time. When she wasn't sure, she would tell my why she wasn't sure about something and would walk me through her decision making process. When she was sure, she would explain the medical research behind it. She injected humor when needed, acknowledged my feelings and fears even before I did, called me personally a number of times for consolation and advice, and would share recent research she had done on my behalf.
I had good experiences with the nursing staff [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine]. My calls were always returned same day (if I called in the morning) or next day (if I called later on). They would upload critical test results same day into my online portal...I would get there between 7-7:30, and I would never wait longer than 15-20 minutes. It was run very efficiently...I was able to get in quickly for an eval-I think it was less than a two week wait (but my doctor was also new to the clinic so she was taking new patients). The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative (in my experience). However, I did have a friend who went to the same clinic who sometimes did not get called back same day, even when she had uncertain test results she needed a nurse to review with her. The doctors do rotate for IUI and IVF transfers, so my doctor did not do my IUIs or my transfer. She did do my egg retrieval and most of my monitoring.
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained, Other
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10
How was your experience with Brooke Rossi at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Rossi has been utterly fantastic. She never gave me false hope but always made me feel optimistic at the same time. When she wasn't sure, she would tell my why she wasn't sure about something and would walk me through her decision making process. When she was sure, she would explain the medical research behind it. She injected humor when needed, acknowledged my feelings and fears even before I did, called me personally a number of times for consolation and advice, and would share recent research she had done on my behalf. Even if I hadn't gotten pregnant from my first cycle, I would still be leaving the same review. The day I was supposed to stop ovarian stimulation meds and do my trigger shot, I freaked out over how low my estrogen was and called the after hours line. She took the call, listened to my concerns, let me cry, and then actually tweaked my protocol and had me do one more round of shots-which I really think did make a difference for my number of eggs ready! Go see her!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Rossi at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be honest and open about what you want and need-she will listen to you. Trust her judgment but also trust yourself.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Rossi at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She called me personally when I had a chemical pregnancy, to answer my many questions, to calm my fears the day before my egg retrieval. She really listened to me when I had questions about my cycle, my meds, when I wanted to try something new. She would give her medical opinion but in a way that was respectful and knowledgeable without being dismissive. I felt like she genuinely cared about my results.
Describe the protocols Brooke Rossi used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
When I came to her, I had done two rounds of Clomid with my OBGYN. I was ovulating on my own but had borderline progesterone levels and a shorter luteal phase. Dr. Rossi recommended we do one more round and an HSG. She also did not like my prolactin levels, sent me for an MRI (that my regular endocrinologist had told me was unnecessary), found a prolactinoma, and started cabergoline to treat it. I had a chemical pregnancy that cycle. Because of that, we decided to do a few more medicated rounds and see if the lower prolactin levels would help me get pregnant. I asked to do letrozole out of concern the Clomid was thinning my lining. Dr. Rossi did not have that concern but was happy to oblige. Three rounds did not work. We did a round of letrozole with IUI-no pregnancy. I asked to do a round of injectibles and IUI-Dr. Rossi agreed-no pregnancy. Did a round of letrozole again (I was out of town and couldn't come in for monitoring for the injectibles) and IUI-no pregnancy. Moved straight to IVF. Did three weeks of birth control to calm my ovaries (I was ovulating really early) and then did a microdose lupron protocol with high doses of gonal-f. We upped the gonal f a little after a couple ultrasounds to see follicle growth, and then did egg retrieval. Due to only having 5 mature follicles via ultrasound, Dr. Rossi wanted to plan for a day three transfer. When we got four embryos on Day 1 from my 5 retrieved eggs, she decided that things were looking better than she expected and we should go for a day 5 transfer instead. We did a fresh transfer due to her research that they're more successful in poor responders like myself. One embryo was a grade 1 blast, so we transferred that (one more made it day 6 to freeze), and I got pregnant! I'm only 5 weeks, 5 days, so too soon to tell anything more!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I had good experiences with the nursing staff. My calls were always returned same day (if I called in the morning) or next day (if I called later on). They would upload critical test results same day into my online portal.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I was able to get in quickly for an eval-I think it was less than a two week wait (but my doctor was also new to the clinic so she was taking new patients). The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative (in my experience). However, I did have a friend who went to the same clinic who sometimes did not get called back same day, even when she had uncertain test results she needed a nurse to review with her. The doctors do rotate for IUI and IVF transfers, so my doctor did not do my IUIs or my transfer. She did do my egg retrieval and most of my monitoring.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic opened at 7am for bloodwork but told people to come starting at 7:30. Bloodwork is first come, first serve and they have 1-2 people doing bloodwork from 7-12:30 Ultrasound monitoring is then done once you have your bloodwork done, though if bloodwork is backed up, they will take people for ultrasound first. I would get there between 7-7:30, and I would never wait longer than 15-20 minutes. It was run very efficiently.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Rossi at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I had insurance coverage, so I met my out of pocket expenses and then didn't pay for the rest. So I don't have accurate numbers.
Describe Brooke Rossi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
strong preference for transferring only one embryo, especially at my age (32). She said she would not consider transferring more than one, no matter the results of the retrieval.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
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8
10
Age
22 - 24
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
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10
Sometimes she [Dr. Kennard] wouldn’t be there and one of her colleagues would take care of me . Ultrasounds were in and out and I felt limited to asking questions . And if I did ask they were quickly answered and out the door she went...we went in for a IVF consult and she did explain things much more in depth that made us feel reassured this would work ! Over all she is a great doctor and communication can lack at times but we appreciate everything she’s done for us .
She [nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] tells me the things as they should be and always shows great work ethics . She gives me advice and treats me more as a friend than a patient . Shows compassion and empathy for the situations we have gone Through...I paid a total of 7,200 for my 6 failed iui treatments . That’s including meds , ultrasounds , injectibles . Plus 900 for blood work to check my egg reserve and FSH levels...
Age
22 - 24
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Latino
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
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10
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I loved the doctor . She first started off with iui’s since it would be a way to help us save money . As our iui’s were failing we were increasing jnjectibles . Everytime she would mention our iui would work but it always would fail . Not that it was her fault , my egg reserve was great . We just didn’t know what could cause it . In February we went in for a IVF consult and she did explain things much more in depth that made us feel reassured this would work ! Over all she is a great doctor and communication can lack at times but we appreciate everything she’s done for us . She also speaks in Spanish which helped us out , when my mother would come along .
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be very patient . try to ask as many questions to her or the nurses so you will be well informed before going home .
Use the patient portal for new messages , they are really quick to respond or give a call back
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Sometimes she wouldn’t be there and one of her colleagues would take care of me .
Ultrasounds were in and out and I felt limited to asking questions . And if I did ask they were quickly answered and out the door she went .
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I seemed to react better with femara. I started off taking 10mg a day between days 3-7. I was also taking 500mg of metformin in the morning . And prometeium. Along with the pregnyl . I did that for 3 months . The on the last 3 iuis I did injectibles and started on 450 of gonal-F. And using the ovidrel shot .
I had no reaction and on the last iui she noticed a small cyst the size of a penny and thought it would be better not to mess with .
So in February we went for an IVF consult and she did say we would still be using gonal-F and menopur as well ovidrel .
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Terry )
She has two nurses but my favorite is terry . She tells me the things as they should be and always shows great work ethics . She gives me advice and treats me more as a friend than a patient . Shows compassion and empathy for the situations we have gone Through
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
They’re great . Always friendly and courteous staff. Everyone greets you with a wave and huge smile . You feel welcomed and not alone in the journey ahead. It’s a clean atmosphere, if there are any questions you have the secretary up front gladly answers your questions or can transfer your call the correct department
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I paid a total of 7,200 for my 6 failed iui treatments . That’s including meds , ultrasounds , injectibles .
Plus 900 for blood work to check my egg reserve and FSH levels .
this is the major reason why we decided to go the IVF route and invest our money wisely
Describe Elizabeth Kennard's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We definitely wanted 2 embryos to be transferred but she suggested just one since there is a risk of multiples and also a health risk for me and the babies : we agreed . And we will see what happens . We have planned to do a fresh transfer on day 5 .
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10
10
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
11 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
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10
Recently I finished a set number of medicated cycles and my husband and I met with Dr. Kennard to discuss next steps. She was extremely candid when talking about our options down to the risk of multiples, risk of OHSS, and success rates. She never gave us false hope but gave facts. She did not use price to dissuade or persuade us to choose an option. I like that she gave us the information we needed and that we felt supported to make any decision on our own.
I like Ohio Reproductive Medicine because they didn't question it when I decided to switch to Dr. Kennard. I switched because I didn't like that my previous doctor sometimes gave me false hope instead of just facts....they are quick to make appointments and manage to work around my schedule more often than not. I always receive cost information up front which is important to me.
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
11 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Recently I finished a set number of medicated cycles and my husband and I met with Dr. Kennard to discuss next steps. She was extremely candid when talking about our options down to the risk of multiples, risk of OHSS, and success rates. She never gave us false hope but gave facts. She did not use price to dissuade or persuade us to choose an option. I like that she gave us the information we needed and that we felt supported to make any decision on our own. She stopped to ask if we had questions and even if we were okay during a tough conversation. I appreciate the way she handles herself around very sensitive topics.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I would recommend you educate yourself before meeting with Dr. Kennard or any doctor. Come prepared with questions and more questions. When you meet with a fertility doctor you are often paying out of pocket so you are literally paying for your doctor's time. Use it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I felt like a human because Dr. Kennard always talked about treatment specific to my situation. She never gave false hope or expectations but also checked in with me often to make sure I was ok during appointments, ultrasounds, procedures, etc. Her bedside manner is great. I like that she explains every thing she is doing during procedures.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I had high male hormones and take a nightly dexamethosone tablet to suppress my adrenal glands from overproducing these hormones. During medicated cycles I take a 5 day course of letrozole starting and cycle day 3. I then visit the office for a follicular ultrasound on day 12-13. Based on my follicle development I would give myself an HCG trigger shot, usually Pregnyl to encourage the final maturation and release of an egg. During this time I had one chemical pregnancy lost at 5w6d and no other pregnancies. Next I am moving on to IVF and am currently awaiting my protocol review!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Lisa Evans, Teri Rochon)
I have two nurses, Lisa Evans and Teri Rochon. They both have great bedside manner and are organized. I appreciate that they return phone calls and messages in a timely manner. They answer any and every question that I have.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Don't be afraid to request a new doctor at this or any clinic. Find a doctor that delivers what you need. I like Ohio Reproductive Medicine because they didn't question it when I decided to switch to Dr. Kennard. I switched because I didn't like that my previous doctor sometimes gave me false hope instead of just facts. I also switched to a female doctor from a male doctor because it made me more comfortable. I also like Ohio Reproductive Medicine because they are quick to make appointments and manage to work around my schedule more often than not. I always receive cost information up front which is important to me.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Medicated cycles using letrozle and a trigger shot usually cost $89 for medications and $389 for a follicular ultrasound each cycle. Moving onto IVF my expected cost to the clinic for one round is $7,000 which includes multiple ultrasounds, egg retrieval and embryo transfer. I'm also estimating about $5,000 in medication costs.
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9
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Anovulation
0
9
Every consultation felt like we were just a chart, no personality. ... Between the constant multiweek vacations during our 6 months of treatment we rarely ever saw him [Dr. Williams] except for consultations. We had to push to continue treatment while he was away. ... He would give us a false sense of progress to only be told by the nurses [ORM] later that we would not be able to do the timeline he gave us. ...
It’s very factory like [Ohio Reproductive Medicine]. In/Out and wait times are long. Typically you aren’t seen until 30 minutes after your appointment. Clinic is clean and pleasant though. Receptionists are very friendly. Multiple waiting rooms are confusing. ... The nurses were great. Mackenzie was amazing at explaining things to me when I had concerns.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Anovulation
0
9
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Between the constant multiweek vacations during our 6 months of treatment we rarely ever saw him except for consultations. We had to push to continue treatment while he was away. If we had questions we could only speak to the nurses and have to go back and forth with them and the doctor instead of him taking 5 seconds to speak to us directly. He would give us a false sense of progress to only be told by the nurses later that we would not be able to do the timeline he gave us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be prepared to fight and advocated for yourself. He will certainly not pay enough attention to who you are to do it for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Every consultation felt like we were just a chart, no personality. We constantly had to remind him of the current treatment path that he had set.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Originally wanted to do another 3 rounds of timed intercourse with clomid, after we had already done 4 cycles with our GYN. We refused and were allowed to do IUI. After two failed IUI we requested to move forward with IVF and were denied and advised for one more IUI that again failed. Due to lab shut downs and a paperwork technicality we were forced to wait 2 months longer than we would have liked for our ivf procedure.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses were great. Mackenzie was amazing at explaining things to me when I had concerns.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
It’s very factory like. In/Out and wait times are long. Typically you aren’t seen until 30 minutes after your appointment. Clinic is clean and pleasant though. Receptionists are very friendly. Multiple waiting rooms are confusing.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
It was a cattle call for IVF monitoring. Show up by this time and wait with 20 other women and hope you get there before the crowd
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The consultations were expensive considering the lack of information we would receive. Rest of the costs seem standard
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
He didn’t seem to be one way or the other. Mentioned other doctors options that were strongly for one at a time. However did show the risks of multiple
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
- Scheduled the wrong procedure
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5
4
Age
37 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
4
While I have enjoyed my interactions with him, I am not confident that we had exhausted all the options before he suggested donor eggs and felt that conversation could have been handled more eloquently. ... Dr. Williams had a great demeanor during of our consultations. He was great in taking the time to explain our diagnosis and treatment options, answered my husband's and my questions, and was compassionate when I was emotional.
I went to Ohio Reproductive Medicine due to a referral by my OBGYN. Over the period I was treated there, I had different experiences with the front desk, ranging from friendly and compassionate to downright rude and even incompetent. I feel conflicted by the first come, first serve for monitoring appointments (blood work and ultrasounds); ... made it extremely difficult to set appropriate expectations for my arrival at work.
Age
37 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
4
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams had a great demeanor during of our consultations. He was great in taking the time to explain our diagnosis and treatment options, answered my husband's and my questions, and was compassionate when I was emotional. While I have enjoyed my interactions with him, I am not confident that we had exhausted all the options before he suggested donor eggs and felt that conversation could have been handled more eloquently. Also, as I mentioned earlier, I would appreciate more time with him to discuss treatment, concerns, and to truly feel he understood us and had the same goals and my husband and I.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be your own advocate and ask the questions until you get an answer that satisfies you. (That would be my advice for everyone, not exclusive to prospective patients of Dr. Williams.)
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
When I was in the room with Dr. Williams, I felt like a human. However, the process of getting in to see him (two waiting rooms, the clipboards, etc) made me feel like a number. Also, while I understand the need of seeing multiple doctors throughout monitoring based on who is available, it adds to the already growing feeling that I am a number.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I went to Ohio Reproductive Medicine due to a referral by my OBGYN. Over the period I was treated there, I had different experiences with the front desk, ranging from friendly and compassionate to downright rude and even incompetent. I feel conflicted by the first come, first serve for monitoring appointments (blood work and ultrasounds); on the one hand, it's great to know I can get in early and hopefully beat the crowd, or know that I am only waiting because others showed up before me and not because they were late to an appointment time. On the other hand, hope is not a strategy and the first come, first serve made it extremely difficult to set appropriate expectations for my arrival at work. It can really feel like moving cattle, signing a clipboard in one waiting room, waiting for bloodwork, signing a clipboard in another waiting room, waiting for the ultrasound, and then signing yet another clipboard to let the nurses know you're ready to speak to them.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
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9
9
Age
27 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
8 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
9
I have had a positive experience with Dr Schmidt. He takes the time to explain everything to you, the pros and cons of the next step and the risks that go along with them. For our situation with unexplained infertility he has been very comforting when the results are not as we had hoped for and honest about what he thinks our next steps should be without being pushy. I appreciated that he did not put me through extra surgery that he did not feel necessary and was very honset with my husband and I about the risks and benefits of the exploratory surgery so we could make the best decision for us. He has always taken his time and been very through during exams. I would highly recommend Dr Schmidt to anyone.
I would always try to get there first thing at 7 when the clinic [OH Repro Med] would open. Some days there would already be a line at the door waiting. It would depend on the day you could be there for 2 hours or you could be in and out in 30-45 minutes..... Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Good at returning calls and answering questions. There are four doctors and it seams like you see a different one very time you are in for a monitoring appointment. I made sure that I knew my body and where I was in my cycle and would question everything so something didn’t get missed. You need to be your own advodicate.
Age
27 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
8 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
9
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I have had a positive experience with Dr Schmidt. He takes the time to explain everything to you, the pros and cons of the next step and the risks that go along with them. For our situation with unexplained infertility he has been very comforting when the results are not as we had hoped for and honest about what he thinks our next steps should be without being pushy. I appreciated that he did not put me through extra surgery that he did not feel necessary and was very honset with my husband and I about the risks and benefits of the exploratory surgery so we could make the best decision for us. He has always taken his time and been very through during exams. I would highly recommend Dr Schmidt to anyone.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Ask all the questions you can think of. He is willing to take the time to answer any and all concerns that you have.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Schmidt has always taken time to sit and answer any and all questions my husband and I have had through our process. He has also helped us through the hard times and comforted us when things were tough. I have never felt rushed or that I was just another patient he needed et through in his day.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We have unexplained infertility. When we first saw Dr. Schmidt all our tests came back normal so we were put on oral medication with timed intercourse. When this did not work after a cycle we moved to oral medication with trigger shot and IUI. Since all of our numbers were very normal and the cycles were going good (on paper) but we were not getting pregnant we continued this route for 5 cycles. Then we moved to injectible medication for three cycles with iui. When those failed doctor Schmidt recommended we move on to ivf since we still had no answers. Our protocol for ivf was down regulation then stemming with gonal-f, menopur and certitude. I believe this is a pretty standard protocol for an ivf cycles. Our cycle ended with one pre-blast embryo that did not result in a pregnancy. Dr Schmidt was very comforting in our post ivf consultation and we have discussed different protocols for the next ivf cycle. We have an appointment in late March to discuss what next steps will be taken. I was disappointed that when asked I was not given any changes to diet or supplements that may help our next round of ivf until I brought up research I had done.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Dr Schmidt has three nurses on staff. One nurse has changed in the last year and a half. Overall his nurses are very nice and understanding. I have always had my phone calls returned the same day. My favorite nurse is Carol. She is the sweetest and always puts my mind at ease and I appreciate it. Both of the ivf nurses are wonderful. They are knowledgeable and are able to answer any questions during the ivf process.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Good at returning calls and answering questions. There are four doctors and it seams like you see a different one very time you are in for a monitoring appointment. I made sure that I knew my body and where I was in my cycle and would question everything so something didn’t get missed. You need to be your own advodicate.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I would always try to get there first thing at 7 when the clinic would open. Some days there would already be a line at the door waiting. It would depend on the day you could be there for 2 hours or you could be in and out in 30-45 minutes.
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I believe it is the policy of the clinic to only transfer one embryo unless there are specific circumstances.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
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7
8
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
7
8
Dr. Kennard has a very direct approach. She is not warm or sunshine-y. She is blunt and honest...she focuses on facts. I appreciated her candidness yet can see that her demeanor may not be for everyone...had three medicated (Clomid) IUIs. None were successful. I'm now in the middle of an IVF cycle...As I was about to turn 35, Dr. Kennard had me do the standard bloodwork and an HSG...While this protocol is specific to me, it also seems to be fairly standard. We don't have male infertility issues.
When updating my medications, I noticed that a nurse [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] seemed to miss a dose. I called and left a voicemail. Almost immediately she sent me a message through the portal (their preferred way of communicating; they don't answer the phones generally) apologize for the error. There are procedures in place that someone may have caught the error; however, I'm glad I did. Again, the nurse was very apologetic.
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
7
8
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
If you are looking for a direct, non-nonsense approach, Dr. Kennard is for you. Naturally, she is not very warm; she focuses on facts. I appreciated her candidness yet can see that her demeanor may not be for everyone.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Know that she will be honest and very direct with you; there is no sugar-coating.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Kennard has a very direct approach. She is not warm or sunshine-y. She is blunt and honest.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
As I was about to turn 35, Dr. Kennard had me do the standard bloodwork and an HSG. I then had three medicated (Clomid) IUIs. None were successful. I'm now in the middle of an IVF cycle. For five days I had a 150 unit shot of Gonal F and a 75 unit shot of Menopur in the morning and an additional 225 Gonal F shot in the evening. I now have increased my AM Gonal F shot to 225. I go back in tomorrow and hope to have my egg retrieval next week and embryo transfer the following week.
While this protocol is specific to me, it also seems to be fairly standard.
We don't have male infertility issues.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff are incredible. They communicate well and respond quickly. They are patient with answering my questions and do seem to really care about us.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
This clinic is run like a factory. For me, this is a strength. I've seen all of the doctors (not just my own) for appointments. I'm not sure how this compares to other clinics; however, it seems to work for them. Each doctor has a different personality; you get to know all of them.
Others may see this approach as a weaknesses, as you do feel like a number at times. Again, though, to maximize efficiency, this seems to work.
The waiting room is often very crowded (with 15-20 people/partners waiting). However, you're rarely waiting for too long.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
IUIs were ~$1000 each (I did 3, so ~$3000)
IVF medication is ~$7500
Other costs so far (sperm freezing for IVF, blood draws, etc) are around $2500
Describe Elizabeth Kennard's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We've not yet had this conversation; I would have liked to have this conversation already. I imagine we'll discuss it around the time of my egg retrieval.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
After five rounds of Clomid we went back into his [Dr. Steven William's] office to consult on next steps. Next steps included Clomid, trigger shot and IUI. This process was suggested because my HSG test was fine, my blood work all came back normal and my husband’s sperm test came back normal as well...is a very optimistic and a cheerful doctor. He takes a crappy situation and makes you feel a little bit better. He’s always very open and honest with the current process and next steps. I haven’t had any negative experiences with him.
entire staff [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] is amazing. They always make sure to call back in a prompt manner and they know who you are when you call back...nursing staff is amazing. They are very friendly, they treat you like an individual and they remember your story. They are very compassionate and do everything that they can to make the process easier...I paid about $500 for an HSG test. And I believe our IUI is about $700 with ultrasound cost, and insemination.
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
—
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams is a very optimistic and a cheerful doctor. He takes a crappy situation and makes you feel a little bit better. He’s always very open and honest with the current process and next steps. I haven’t had any negative experiences with him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be ready to laugh at his cheesy jokes.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. William and his entire staff is amazing. They always make sure to call back in a prompt manner and they know who you are when you call back. When I went in to see Dr. Williams after five rounds of Clomid, he walked my husband and I through everything that we had gone through already. And then he went into details on next steps.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Dr. Williams had me start on Clomid after my husband and I have been trying for one year. After five rounds of Clomid we went back into his office to consult on next steps. Next step is included Clomid, trigger shot and are you ar dr. Williams had knee start on Clomid after my husband and I have been trying for one year. After five rounds of Clomid we went back into his office to consult on next steps. Next steps included Clomid, trigger shot and IUI. This process was suggested because my HSG test was fine, my blood work all came back normal and my husband’s sperm test came back normal as well. We are a couple with an identified issues. We have not been able to get pregnant yet. We are currently trying a double dosage of Clomid, trigger shot and IUI for the third time.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Dr. Williams nursing staff is amazing. They are very friendly, they treat you like an individual and they remember your story. They are very compassionate and do everything that they can to make the process easier.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Everyone at the office from the receptionist to the doctors and nurses has been nothing but nice and compassionate to me. I love the office and haven’t had any problems with them. Everyone genuinely seems to want to help you and that makes the whole experience a lot better.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I pay about $35 every time I need bloodwork. I paid about $500 for an HSG test. And I believe our IUI is about $700 with ultrasound cost, and insemination.
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10
10
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
He [Dr. Steven Williams] is easy to talk to and a great source of experience and knowledge!...He first did an xray dye test to check to make sure my tubes were open. He suggested doing a laparascopy first to make sure I didn't have endometriosis but I was nervous about having surgery. So he said no problem lets do the dye test first and then try a couple rounds of IUI since I didn't have any other symptoms to indicate endo or any other issues. We then did 2 round of IUI with no success. Since those did not work we decided to go ahead and do the laparascopic surgery for him to double check everything. He did not find anything with the surgery either.
Even though it [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] is a large clinic it still feels very warm and inviting! The staff is very kind and understanding! All of the staff was very friendly, even the ones we weren't working with!...I spoke to Dr.Williams two nurses frequently. Every time they treated us like humans, were very warm, compassionate and understanding!...He [Dr. Steven Williams] is easy to talk to and a great source of experience and knowledge!...He first did an xray dye test to check to make sure my tubes were open.
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Native American
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He was caring and compassionate with years of experience that made us feel we could trust him! While we still have not gotten pregnant we don't blame Dr/ Williams. If we can afford IVF in the future he is the doctor we will go to with no hesitation. He helped to put us at ease and explained everything so it was easy to understand!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He is easy to talk to and a great source of experience and knowledge!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He was very caring with his approach. We were nervous of course but he had a calming straight forward attitude that helped so much. He explained everything very well with great detail so we could understand!
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
He first did an xray dye test to check to make sure my tubes were open. He suggested doing a laparascopy first to make sure I didn't have endometriosis but I was nervous about having surgery. So he said no problem lets do the dye test first and then try a couple rounds of IUI since I didn't have any other symptoms to indicate endo or any other issues. We then did 2 round of IUI with no success. Since those did not work we decided to go ahead and do the laparascopic surgery for him to double check everything. He did not find anything with the surgery either. So he suggested the next best step would be to try IVF. He explained the cost and course of treatment. We decided to take our time and pray on it and attempt to save up the money for the treatments. Which is where we still are now, praying and saving!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I spoke to Dr.Williams two nurses frequently. Every time they treated us like humans, were very warm, compassionate and understanding!
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Even though it is a large clinic it still feels very warm and inviting! The staff is very kind and understanding! All of the staff was very friendly, even the ones we weren't working with! I had compared this clinic with another local one and after reading many reviews I felt this clinic were the ones we wanted to trust! I'm very glad we did!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Costs we had were office visits, medication associated with IUI. The laproscopic surgery was covered under insurance as was blood tests for IUI.
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10
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
You can tell that he [Dr. Grant Schmidt] really cares and really wants you to get pregnant. He’s very laid back, maybe sometimes a little to laid back about the treatment, but that’s the only negative thing I can think of. He treats you like a person and explains in detail what he is doing at the moment or what he is going to do with the treatment. He is a very positive, empathetic person.
The strengths [of Ohio Reproductive Med-Columbus] are that they know what they are talking about. They are caring and sympathetic. They need to be more detailed when they go over your fertility plan. Put it more in Laymans terms. Ive actually had a nurse stay after they closed, so that I could pick something up after I got off work. This just goes to show how much they care. Dr Schmidt is always prepared. He knows what to say to calm you down. He treats you like an actual person.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Business Executive
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
You can tell that he really cares and really wants you to get pregnant. He’s very laid back, maybe sometimes a little to laid back about the treatment, but that’s the only negative thing I can think of. He treats you like a person and explains in detail what he is doing at the moment or what he is going to do with the treatment. He is a very positive, empathetic person.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Take a notebook and write down everything because it is a lot of information.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He treated me like a human because he remembered everything about me without having to look at a chart while he was with me. He is very personable to my husband and I.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I did four cycles on Femara and also a trigger shot (hcg). I also did two cycles with Follistim and trigger shots. One of the cycles with the Follistim and trigger shot, I did IUI. These all resulted without any pregnancies.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff is great. They are personable, sympathetic and caring. The only thing I would change is when they are going over your treatment plan, they are more detailed.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The strengths are that they know what they are talking about. They are caring and sympathetic. They need to be more detailed when they go over your fertility plan. Put it more in Laymans terms. Ive actually had a nurse stay after they closed, so that I could pick something up after I got off work. This just goes to show how much they care. Dr Schmidt is always prepared. He knows what to say to calm you down. He treats you like an actual person.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Each ultrasound is around $300 if my insurance doesn’t cover the whole thing. The hcg shot is $100, and the Follistim boxes are $270. The IUI is about $400. My insurance only covers some of the Ultrasounds. If we have to do IVF, it is about $13,000.00.
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
If we ever have to go that route, I would rather do multiple embryo transfer.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to convey critical information
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8
8
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
8
I did 2 IUI cycles with clomid and trigger shots [with Dr. Williams]. My last IUI cycle as with Follistim and trigger. None of these resulted in a positive pregnancy test. Rationale was even though I was 41 when we started I had a clear HSG and all my blood work was fine except I had low progesterone and low egg count. And my husbands SA results were also fine...was always very kind in his consultations and procedures. He as realistic and explained things well.
Nancy and Mackenzie [nurses at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] were wonderful. I remember after my last IUI cycle I told Nancy I wasn’t sure I could keep doing this and she told me any choice I made was the best one and that made me feel a lot better...Felt like cattle when I went in for blood draw or IUI. I was always there with at least 3-8 other women and we were just cycled through as quickly as possible. While I understand that’s how it goes it just felt so mechanical at times.
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
East Asian
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
8
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Did a good job explaining the overall procedures and my chances at my age. Didn’t pressure me to do more than I wanted. I wish I had gotten to see him more and thats the only time I felt like a number, when I went in for IUI procedure and was just hustled in and out with many other women in the waiting room.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Let him know right away how far you’re willing to go in terms of prices and number of procedures. Ask for more in person post-consultation talks.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Williams was always very kind in his consultations and procedures. He as realistic and explained things well.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I came to him after trying for 6 months with no success. Began clomid cycles. Did that for about 5 months or so. I always ovulated per my blood tests. When they were unsuccessful I did 2 IUI cycles with clomid and trigger shots. My last IUI cycle as with Follistim and trigger. None of these resulted in a positive pregnancy test. Rationale was even though I was 41 when we started I had a clear HSG and all my blood work was fine except I had low progesterone and low egg count. And my husbands SA results were also fine.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy and Mackenzie)
Nancy and Mackenzie were wonderful. I remember after my last IUI cycle I told Nancy I wasn’t sure I could keep doing this and she told me any choice I made was the best one and that made me feel a lot better.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Felt like cattle when I went in for blood draw or IUI. I was always there with at least 3-8 other women and we were just cycled through as quickly as possible. While I understand that’s how it goes it just felt so mechanical at times.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Total costs for all blood work, procedures, and meds were between $4,000-$5,000
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9
5
Age
33 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
9
5
Dr. Londra is very passionate about what she does and she is extremely careful in raising your hopes up (at least for me). Even though sometimes it's not what you'd like to hear, but she will let you know your exact chances and explain further if necessary. I think too that she is sometimes too careful which can be good and bad too...I do have a connection and a history with Dr. Londra herself and she has always treated me like a human being and not a number.
Sally [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] is one of the most caring and understanding nurse that I have ever met. I don't know if it's because of her experience...A nurse made me order extra medications that I didn't need and that cost me a lot of money and the clinic would no even apologized or do anything about it.... When they mess up for any reason, they try to pin it on you the patient. The billing department needs to be checked for the occurrence of error and over charging patients because no one is taking the time to do proper calculation and contacting insurance companies in a timely manner.
Age
33 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Black or African-American, Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
9
5
How was your experience with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Londra is very passionate about what she does and she is extremely careful in raising your hopes up (at least for me). Even though sometimes it's not what you'd like to hear, but she will let you know your exact chances and explain further if necessary. I think too that she is sometimes too careful which can be good and bad too.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Mae sure you ask questions if you don't understand or are not sure about anything during your appointment with her before you leave. She will answer any question question you have to the best of her knowledge and if you have any doubt, be sure to let her know.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I do have a connection and a history with Dr. Londra herself and she has always treated me like a human being and not a number. Some of the nurses (not Sally) on the other hand, at one point treated me like a number and acted very rude and working in healthcare and seeing myself at the other end was not a good feeling at all. Fertility is such an emotionally and financially devastating journey that if a nurse is rude does not help but worsen matters. I only hope they know the reason and vision behind what they do as fertility nurses.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Sally)
Sally is one of the most caring and understanding nurse that I have ever met. I don't know if it's because of her experience. She is the best nurse ORM could ask for, trust me
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Their strength is because they are close to where I live and the only one my insurance covers.
Weakness, the IVF nurses treats you like a number and do not take the time to explain things to you. When they mess up for any reason, they try to pin it on you the patient. The billing department needs to be checked for the occurrence of error and over charging patients because no one is taking the time to do proper calculation and contacting insurance companies in a timely manner. Also, ORM leaders should take a look into who sits at the front desk and who answers calls attitude. For God's sake, this is a clinic not a baby buying business market.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Even though my insurance paid for part of it, it was still expensive.
Describe Laura Londra's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Oh yes, she did. she would not transfer ore than one embryo which my partner and I were really against it.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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10
7
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
7
I really like Dr Schmidt. He was knowledgeable and had good bedside manner. He seemed genuinely interested in helping us to achieve pregnancy. He recommended moving to different medications when it was necessary. I did occasionally feel there was a canned response to how they deal with patients in a protocolized way and not individualized care...I communicated by desire to move from IUD to IVF and never received any real counseling regarding why or why not the move should be made.
The clinic [ORM] does not have a care coordinator. It does not feel like you have a go to person who knows you and everything about your care. If you have insurance needs for prior authorization or help with appeals for coverage there is not anyone well versed in the process who helps to guide you. The billing process in unclear because you show up and they tell you how much you owe, you have to ask for them to send you a statement outlining charges. The office staff is nice
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Doctor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 4 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
7
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I really like Dr Schmidt. He was knowledgeable and had good bedside manner. He seemed genuinely interested in helping us to achieve pregnancy. He recommended moving to different medications when it was necessary. I did occasionally feel there was a canned response to how they deal with patients in a protocolized way and not individualized care
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Research your options and have baseline knowledge before your appointment so that you can readily participate in your care.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
It really feels like you are one of many paying customers just being ushered through the process by the office. I have tried to engage with conversation regarding next steps and I communicated by desire to move from IUD to IVF and never received any real counseling regarding why or why not the move should be made.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We used letrozole for 5/6 of the cycles for ovulation induction. We started at 5 mg then increased to 7.5 mg for 3 cycles and then we increased up to 10 mg. For the last cycle we used Gonal F injections. 3/6 cycles were successful in producing a dominant follicle. We used 5000 units of HCG to cause ovulation. We had insemination 36 hours following HCG injection. We did not achieve pregnancy
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
There is an online patient portal and of course a phone line for the nurses. Initially the portal was active for communication with the nurses but then they became unavailable online. Therefore, you had to call leave a message and then wait for a callback. I sometimes felt like they had not reviewed my chart to know where I was in the process and it lead to a lot of repetition on my part.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic does not have a care coordinator. It does not feel like you have a go to person who knows you and everything about your care. If you have insurance needs for prior authorization or help with appeals for coverage there is not anyone well versed in the process who helps to guide you. The billing process in unclear because you show up and they tell you how much you owe, you have to ask for them to send you a statement outlining charges. The office staff is nice and they do try to make the process seem less daunting. But you cannot help but feel like there is a little impersonal slant to the way they provide care giving rise to feeling like one of many who are paying a lot of money without a lot of guidance. I actually think that if they added a care coordinator or designated a single person to communicate about care then it would alleviate most of the weaknesses that I appreciated at this office.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
My insurance has stipulations on infertility coverage that have to be met before benefits are active. We paid for our 6 cycles out of pocket except for the letrozole. Ultrasound visits were ~$180, IUI was ~$275, Estrogen lab during a cycle ~$43. Medications were separate, we paid ~$100 for hcg injection, Gonal F was $1900 for the amount I needed, donor sperm was out of pocket as well
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10
10
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Unexplained
10
10
He [Dr. Grant Schmidt] is honest about my diagnosis and my results (good or bad), and doesn't provide false hope or completely kill my dreams like some doctors can do. He explains all of our options so that we can prepare mentally and financially. ... First I did Clomid with timed intercourse. Produced some follicles that matured appropriately but was unsuccessful. Next tried Menopur, Femara, and Bravelle for an attempt at egg retrieval but it was cancelled twice due to poor response.
Very clean, staff [at Ohio Reproductive Med- Columbus] are all friendly, did not take very long to get an appointment. A weakness would be sometimes it is hard to reach nursing staff by phone, and I don't like the recurring payment system in the sperm bank. It used to be month to month payment system which I preferred.... First I did Clomid with timed intercourse. Produced some follicles that matured appropriately but was unsuccessful. Next tried Menopur, Femara, and Bravelle for an attempt at egg retrieval but it was cancelled twice due to poor response.
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I love everything about Dr. Schmidt! He is honest about my diagnosis and my results (good or bad), and doesn't provide false hope or completely kill my dreams like some doctors can do. He explains all of our options so that we can prepare mentally and financially. I have been to other facilities where they give you minimal options and don't allow you much input. I am a nurse and have studied my diagnosis, so I know what options I have. I like that Dr. Schmidt listens to me and works with me instead of just telling me what to do. The only weakness would be that sometimes speaking to nursing staff can not be as timely as I'd like, but since there is the patient portal now I haven't had many issues. Only place I will go for my fertility treatment and I am hopeful that this time around we will be successful!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Write down any questions you may have. He will sit down and answer anything so have them written down so you don't forget anything.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Schmidt always sits down and talks to us and breaks everything down and makes sure we are clear on every thing. He is very kind and caring.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
First I did Clomid with timed intercourse. Produced some follicles that matured appropriately but was unsuccessful. Next tried Menopur, Femara, and Bravelle for an attempt at egg retrieval but it was cancelled twice due to poor response.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
She was very nice. She wrote out the multiple steps to my medications both on the script and on a seperate piece of paper so I would understand. Very considerate and caring.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Very clean, staff are all friendly, did not take very long to get an appointment. A weakness would be sometimes it is hard to reach nursing staff by phone, and I don't like the recurring payment system in the sperm bank. It used to be month to month payment system which I preferred.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
$5000
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
No particular approach was preferred or discussed. The goal was just to produce mature follicles and go from there.
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4
4
Age
30
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
—
4
4
He [Dr. Williams] was not interested in hearing-let alone answering any of my questions or concerns that I brought and sis not even take the folder of records I was requested to put together. He was very nice, but we felt like a number. No diagnosis-not even any plan specific to what might be going on with us...He did not take any of the records I brought with me or address our particular case. He did not attempt to reach a diagnosis.
The clinic [ORM] was clean. It felt comfortable with modest furnishings. We did not have a long wait to get an appointment or while we were in the waiting room. They have even consultation hours, which is great for working professionals. The front desk staff member was not extremely friendly and complained to another staff member about wanting to go home when I was with her checking in. It’s clear that most of the people who were checking in were nervous to be there so a more welcoming first experience at the front desk would have been better.
Age
30
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
—
4
4
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He is a very likable and knowledgeable doctor. He puts you at ease immediately. However, he draws you the same picture of reproductive organs upside-down that he’s probably drawn a million times and talks about when you should have intercourse. By the time my husband and I got to his office, we had that part down already. He was not interested in hearing-let alone answering any of my questions or concerns that I brought and sis not even take the folder of records I was requested to put together. He was very nice, but we felt like a number. No diagnosis-not even any plan specific to what might be going on with us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Demand that he hear your questions before you leave.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He didn’t allow me to ask any questions when he was through with his consultation speech. He did not take any of the records I brought with me or address our particular case. He did not attempt to reach a diagnosis.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
His strategy was to try Clomid for 3 months, then Clomid with IUI, after that our next option would be exploratory surgery to look for possible endometriosis then on to IVF. It seemed to us like this is the same protocol he uses on almost everyone.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They are fairly quick at returning phone calls and more receptive to questions than the doctor.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic was clean. It felt comfortable with modest furnishings. We did not have a long wait to get an appointment or while we were in the waiting room. They have even consultation hours, which is great for working professionals.
The front desk staff member was not extremely friendly and complained to another staff member about wanting to go home when I was with her checking in.
It’s clear that most of the people who were checking in were nervous to be there so a more welcoming first experience at the front desk would have been better.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
With my consultation it was just a copay like any other specialist. After that any medications or treatments would be out of pocket.
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10
10
Age
39
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
6 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
10
10
Dr. Williams approached our situation with care and worked with my partner and I to ensure that all of our questions were answered. After the first few IUI inseminations, resulted in negative pregnancy results. Dr. Williams moved forward with the next course of treatment which included additional testing and using Clomid and the trigger shot. This course of treatment worked for us.
The practice [Ohio Reproductive Med-Columbus] included multiple doctors and nurses. You will have a primary doctor but depending on when you go in for treatment, IUI or IVF you may see another doctor. All the doctors we encountered were extremely knowledgeable, polite and courteous.... Nancy and Mckenzie answered all of our questions. I called frequently during our treatment process and they were very respectful and followed up with phone calls immediately.
Age
39
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams approached our situation with care and worked with my partner and I to ensure that all of our questions were answered. After the first few IUI inseminations, resulted in negative pregnancy results. Dr. Williams moved forward with the next course of treatment which included additional testing and using Clomid and the trigger shot. This course of treatment worked for us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
You need to make sure you ask all questions to help with your course of treatment. You will need to be patient and if your course of treatment is not progressing properly then you need to follow up with the nurses and the doctor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams and his nurses were extremely knowledgeable and approachable. They were always respectful and answered all of our questions.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We did not use treatment strategies until after the first 3 negative results. I had an HSG test completed and we tried a fourth time. This time also resulted in a negative test. The next two treatments included using Clomid and the trigger shot with the 6th time being the lucky number.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy and Mckenzie)
Nancy and Mckenzie answered all of our questions. I called frequently during our treatment process and they were very respectful and followed up with phone calls immediately.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The practice included multiple doctors and nurses. You will have a primary doctor but depending on when you go in for treatment, IUI or IVF you may see another doctor. All the doctors we encountered were extremely knowledgeable, polite and courteous.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The costs were straight forward and discussed during the treatment process. Even when we had the HSG test, Nurse Nancy worked with us to get the lowest cost possible.
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6
8
Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
7 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
8
[Dr. Williams] did not appear to have reviewed my husband's SA results and I had to remind him in my appointment to please do so... He is incredibly nice but airs on the conservative side with his treatment recommendation. According to Dr. Williams, I had only been trying to conceive for 12 months and was 31 years old so I should be patient and just keep taking clomid rather than move on to more aggressive treatment. I reminded him that I already tried 5 monitored clomid cycles and that I wanted to add in a low dosage of gonadotropins to produce more follicles and increase my odds of conception, I wanted to add this treatment to a monitored cycle.
I am allergic to latex and I feel like I have to constantly remind the office [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] not to use the latex covers on the ultrasound wands...ORM does an excellent job providing patients with printout sheets with insurance codes and cost. I always felt like I knew the associated cost of my care...Plenty of availability. I was able to get an appointment as needed and usually offered a few different times and was able to choose my preferred appointment slot. My wait time to see the doctor was also minimal.
Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
7 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
8
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams and I did not collaborate or make decisions together well. He is incredibly nice but airs on the conservative side with his treatment recommendation. According to Dr. Williams, I had only been trying to conceive for 12 months and was 31 years old so I should be patient and just keep taking clomid rather than move on to more aggressive treatment. I reminded him that I already tried 5 monitored clomid cycles and that I wanted to add in a low dosage of gonadotropins to produce more follicles and increase my odds of conception, I wanted to add this treatment to a monitored cycle. Dr. Williams explained the risk of multiples and the expense of the drug which I appreciate but ultimately my husband and I wanted to move forward. We were willing to take on the risk and expense of this treatment but it was not what Dr. Williams wanted for us so the treatment was halted. Dr. Williams was very good at explaining why he thought the gonadotropins were a bad idea, he made sure all my questions were answered. I don't, however, feel that our input was taken into consideration. He told us that within 2 years, 90% of couples my age are successful at becoming pregnant. Being advised to remain patient for another full calendar year before moving onto more-aggressive treatment was heart-wrenching.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be sure to self-advocate for yourself. Dr. Williams is very knowledgeable and professional, however, he is a busy man and has hundreds of patients. If there is a specific treatment that you think will benefit you, come armed with information and be prepared to defend your stance. Dr. Williams will give you stats and percentages and reference medical journals at the drop of a hat. I got a bit caught up in this and felt personally attacked but keep in mind that he has over 20 years of experience and he is trying to explain something in laymen's terms in your brief time together.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams is very nice. He is quite personable and made me feel relaxed and at ease in his care. However, Dr. Williams was always missing vital information from my medical records. I am allergic to latex and I always have to remind him to switch to the non-latex wand covers for my ultrasound monitoring. He also did not appear to have reviewed my husband's SA results and I had to remind him in my appointment to please do so.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Dr. Williams switched me from clomid to femara and we did monitored cycles with a trigger injection.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy/ McKinzie)
Both of Dr. Williams' nurses were wonderful to work with. If they sensed it was an emotional visit for me, they showed compassion as they passed me a box of tissues.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Plenty of availability. I was able to get an appointment as needed and usually offered a few different times and was able to choose my preferred appointment slot. My wait time to see the doctor was also minimal.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
ORM does an excellent job providing patients with printout sheets with insurance codes and cost. I always felt like I knew the associated cost of my care.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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7
7
Age
32 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
12 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
7
7
At the initial consultation, he [Dr. Williams] went through his spiel very quickly. We could tell it was the same thing he said to all the new patients. Once we got into specifics, with my medical history, and plans, he slowed down a little, but he was still really brisk.... He's pretty good in the exam room. He's slower and pays more attention than in the initial consultation. He's honest and doesn't try to sugar coat bad news. And he seemed as disappointed as me when my follicles weren't measuring up for the IUIs.
They [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] are partnered with and next door to a sperm bank. If you need donor sperm, this is very helpful and saves a ton on shipping costs. You’ll see the same doctor for most of your appointments, but sometimes one of the other doctors has to step in. Weekend IUIs, you’ll get whoever in on the schedule.... My wife and I are both using this clinic. We started with her, then to me, then back to her. Since we come in together and have the same last name
Age
32 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
12 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
7
7
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
At the initial consultation, he went through his spiel very quickly. We could tell it was the same thing he said to all the new patients. Once we got into specifics, with my medical history, and plans, he slowed down a little, but he was still really brisk. He seems to know his stuff and I appreciate that he's closely connected with the OSU med school and up to date on the latest fertility studies.
Our first medicated cycle, at the first ultrasound to check for follicle growth, he told us my follicles weren't growing at the rate they should be and said that cycle wasn't optimal. Rather than continue with the IUI as planned, he let us make the decision to not move forward that cycle. I appreciated that, because it saved us money and the heartache of a negative. Then he modified the medications for the next cycle, and the next, and the next.
He's pretty good in the exam room. He's slower and pays more attention than in the initial consultation. He's honest and doesn't try to sugar coat bad news. And he seemed as disappointed as me when my follicles weren't measuring up for the IUIs.
I’m disappointed he put us through so many IUIs before we asked if we could move on to IVF. I know we are a two woman couple, but 12 IUIs, even split between 2 uteruses, was extreme.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Go in prepared, know your research and your body, have questions ready.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
The doctor always treats me like a human when I'm in the office. Talking to the nurses is a different story. They specifically ask you to leave your chart number when leaving a voicemail. Once they call back, you're treated like a human again.
After 2+ years of IUI visits, I formed a close relationship with one of the nurses. I was sad to find out we would get a different team of nurses for the IVF process, And we went back to being just a code.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I'm anovulary with PCOS, with very rare natural (unmedicated) cycles.
First try: Provera to induce a period, then 50mg Clomid cycle days 3-7 for the cycle that didn't produce growing follicles. We didn't proceed with the IUI
Second try: Provera, prescribed 100mg Clomid cycle days 3-7 and trigger shot, produced follicles around Cd22, IUI unsuccessful.
3rd cycle, very similar to the second cycle, 100mg Clomid with trigger shot
4th cycle moved to Letrozole with trigger shot, mature follicles showed up around cd12, IUI unsuccessful
5th IUI, sane protocol as the 4th
We did 7 IUIs with my wife, she did 3 unmedicated and 3 with 50mg Clomid, and 1 with 100mg clomid. All unsuccessful.
We moved on to IVF in May 2017. We did Menopur, Cetrotide, Gonal F, Novarel and PIO after retrieval through 10 weeks. I had 16 eggs retrieved, 14 fertilized, 1 implanted, and only 1 made it to freeze. Our 1 fresh transfer was successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy)
Dr. Williams has 2 nurses on his team. Nancy is much nicer and warmer than Mackenzie. With my irregular cycles, I've had a lot of questions for them. The first couple calls, the nurse was very brisk, almost rude, like I was wasting her time. After our second failed cycle, I think Nancy realized we’d be seeing her a lot and she really warmed up to us. We rarely heard from Mackenzie after that.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
They are partnered with and next door to a sperm bank. If you need donor sperm, this is very helpful and saves a ton on shipping costs.
You’ll see the same doctor for most of your appointments, but sometimes one of the other doctors has to step in. Weekend IUIs, you’ll get whoever in on the schedule.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Initial consultation: $200, no insurance coverage
Blood tests: $268, discounted by insurance down to $50
Sperm: $675 (was $515), no insurance coverage
Ultrasound: $381, discounted by insurance down to $200
IUI: $230, no insurance coverage
Trigger shot: $80, no insurance coverage
Clomid: $20, discounted by insurance
Provera: completely covered by insurance
Ivf - $7k for monitoring, retrieval and implantation, after insurance adjustment; $3k for meds through insurance. They had a cash up front option for people with no insurance coverage and I believe that was $12k for monitoring, retrieval and implantation.
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Our doctor recommended 1 embryo transfer for patients under 35, 2 for over 35. Since I was on the cusp, they gave me the option. I chose 1
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
29 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
For the IUI [with Dr. Williams] I used clomid, and antibiotic, and Pregnyl (trigger shot). For IFV I used birth control pills, Lupron, pregesterone, and I think Pregnyl again...He sat down and spoke in an unrushed manner. He took his time and answered all questions... He tried the least invasive procedures first, but quickly moved on when he felt more needed to be done. He his very knowledgeable, and explained everything well. He let us feel like we had choices and discussed all treatment options with us. I recommend him to everyone
I was told [by the nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine that] nobody got put to sleep and I would be fine. However, I have a terrible pain tolerance and it was horrible. During it I asked the doctor why they don’t put people to sleep and he told me they do and that Nancy must have been mistaken. I should have asked him ahead of time, but I expected her to offer all possibilities...With IUI, Meds, IVF, and ICSI approximately $15,000... I would recommend this facility to everyone
Age
29 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams took his time with us. He tried the least invasive procedures first, but quickly moved on when he felt more needed to be done. He his very knowledgeable, and explained everything well. He let us feel like we had choices and discussed all treatment options with us. I recommend him to everyone
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Choose him as a fertility doctor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He sat down and spoke in an unrushed manner. He took his time and answered all questions.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
For the IUI I used clomid, and antibiotic, and Pregnyl (trigger shot).
For IFV I used birth control pills, Lupron, pregesterone, and I think Pregnyl again. I continued the progesterone for 10weeks
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy)
She is not very sympathetic at answering questions. I have a nursing degree and she acted like I was unintelligent. I had legitimate questions and she would just say “well I don’t know, I don’t know” she also lied to me about the possibility of general anesthesia. I was told nobody got put to sleep and I would be fine. However, I have a terrible pain tolerance and it was horrible. During it I asked the doctor why they don’t put people to sleep and he told me they do and that Nancy must have been mistaken. I should have asked him ahead of time, but I expected her to offer all possibilities.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Dr.Williams is great. Nancy needs better communication skills and to have more compassion. I am thankful my IVF was successful, and I owe it all to great medical care. I would recommend this facility to everyone, which I do frequently. 3 of my friends are now current patients. They all agree with me about Nancy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
With IUI, Meds, IVF, and ICSI approximately $15,000
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I only had one survivor, so I had no choice. However he showed us a graph of odds of success with a single vs multiple by age. I would have had a single transfer anyway and would have froze the rest.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
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3
2
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
3
2
Dr. Scmidt is the director of the practice. He is a very nice man and seems knowledgeable, but he does not remember specific things about his patients.... Ask specific questions because he is very general and vague when replying. He is not a fan of additional testing, you have to ask for specific things or bring them up when meeting with him because he does not do them automatically.... He never contacted me regarding the miscarriage or to make sure everything was being handled appropriately. When I saw him in March, which I basically did for closure, he was completely clueless.
Ohio Reproductive Medicine is very busy. They have early appointments and a lab tech in house for easy lab draws. Ultrasounds are done by one of their phsyicians which is nice because you know what is going on.... Kathy and Carol were very nice, but you could tell that they were overwhelmed. They always communicated results the same day.... This clinic does not have anesthesia, so IVF cycles are about $1000 cheaper that other clinics.
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
3
2
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Scmidt is the director of the practice. He is a very nice man and seems knowledgeable, but he does not remember specific things about his patients. After meeting with another doctor, my suspicion regarding his practices being behind the times was confirmed.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be an advocate for yourself. Ask specific questions because he is very general and vague when replying. He is not a fan of additional testing, you have to ask for specific things or bring them up when meeting with him because he does not do them automatically.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I felt like a number. He would often forget our circumstances and what had happened previously. I felt like they wanted to get you discharged to your OB as fast as possible. I had a missed miscarriage, ended up miscarrying on Christmas Day. I called the clinic the following week because my OB was handling everything at that point, but I wanted to talk to my doctor. I received a call back from a nurse who I never spoke to before. She was very cold and told me I couldn't get an appointment with him until March, which was over 2 months away. He never contacted me regarding the miscarriage or to make sure everything was being handled appropriately. When I saw him in March, which I basically did for closure, he was completely clueless.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
He seems to use the long lupron protocol with all of his patients. He diagnosed me with PCOS, which at this point I am not really sure I have. I did IVF stims for 9.5 days and triggered with an estrogen level of about 1500. We ended up getting 8 eggs, 7 mature, 6 fertilized. We got 3 5 day embryos out of this cycle. The first fresh transfer ended in miscarriage. We had normal rising HCG levels, but when I went for ultrasound at 8 weeks (yes, this clinic does not do an ultrasound until 8 weeks), there was no evidence of pregnancy in my uterus. He assumed ectopic and was going to give me methotrexate. I was spotting and refused the methotrexate until I had an HCG level drawn. At that point, my HCG level was 25, so I was miscarrying on my own. I was glad I stood up for myself and waited to see what was going on before taking the methotrexate, which I didn't need. The second transfer was successful with normal rising HCG levels. I went in for ultrasound at 8 weeks 3 days, saw the heartbeat and was told all was well and was discharged to my OB. Went into by OB around 11 weeks, and had a missed miscarriage. Baby was measuring 8 weeks 1 day. My OB looked at previous ultrasound and at 8 weeks 3 days, baby was measuring a week behind. I wish I would have known this because I would have asked for an earlier follow up ultrasound at the fertility clinic. It wouldn't have changed the outcome, but I could have prevented a miscarriage on Christmas Day as well as several weeks of taking IM progesterone and estrogen, which was both painful and expensive. My third frozen transfer resulted in a negative pregnancy test. I didn't want to do the third transfer with this clinic, but I couldn't leave my last embryo there and we were not able to move the embryo to any other clinic.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Kathy and Carol )
Kathy and Carol were very nice, but you could tell that they were overwhelmed. They always communicated results the same day.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Ohio Reproductive Medicine is very busy. They have early appointments and a lab tech in house for easy lab draws. Ultrasounds are done by one of their phsyicians which is nice because you know what is going on. Their lab and techniques are behind the times.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
This clinic does not have anesthesia, so IVF cycles are about $1000 cheaper that other clinics. IVF was about $8800, meds were about $2000. FET was bout $3000, meds were about $1000.
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
He always recommended single embryo transfer due to my age (28-30), but it was ultimately our decision.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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10
10
Age
31 - 34
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
My overall experience was positive...I would have done it all again with Dr. Schmidt. He had a personable attitude and explained things that he would see in ultrasounds, etc. in a way I would understand. I would most definitely recommend him to a friend...Dr. Schmidt was personable and was honest but practical in his advice....If you don't want to be conservative in your treatments, let him know. We started with an IUI treatment that probably should have been avoided and gone straight to IVF, which is more invasive.
The nurses assigned with Dr. Schmidt [at ORM] were generally positive. Communication is difficult. They screen calls so you cannot call and just speak to someone. You have to leave a voicemail and wait for a return phone call, which I always seemed to miss. I did have a negative experience with an on-call nurse that was too abrasive to my hormonal self and it was upsetting...You have to be on top of your own results and call in for information.
Age
31 - 34
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
—
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
My overall experience was positive as I ultimately got pregnant. It did take a few visits but I would have done it all again with Dr. Schmidt. He had a personable attitude and explained things that he would see in ultrasounds, etc. in a way I would understand. I would most definitely recommend him to a friend.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
If you don't want to be conservative in your treatments, let him know. We started with an IUI treatment that probably should have been avoided and gone straight to IVF, which is more invasive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Schmidt was personable and was honest but practical in his advice.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I don't recall exact medications and dosages but I did 3 IUI with Femara and an HCG trigger shot and then an IVF with progesterone following the procedure.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses assigned with Dr. Schmidt were generally positive. Communication is difficult. They screen calls so you cannot call and just speak to someone. You have to leave a voicemail and wait for a return phone call, which I always seemed to miss. I did have a negative experience with an on-call nurse that was too abrasive to my hormonal self and it was upsetting.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
There are limitations on clinics that provide fertility treatments in our area so I would recommend this clinic based solely on my experiences and what is available to someone. This can be a difficult journey so take advantage of any support that you can get. If the treatments were not so expensive, I would go through this another time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Insurance covered a majority of the costs and we paid approximately $5000.
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We transferred two embryos and only one carried to full term. I wish that I had only transferred one but was worried I was lessening my chance of pregnancy.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
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9
10
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
10
he [Dr. Steven Williams] was very well versed in current studies and techniques...Dr. Williams' strengths are his friendly attitude and his clear explanations of procedures and risks. He was also always willing to answer questions and didn't seem rushed...His one weakness is that after an extended vacation, he had trouble remembering us and our circumstances... Williams recommended IUI first, but since we had been TTC for 5 years, he was fine with just moving right to IVF.
[At Ohio Reproductive Medicine] The procedure [IUI] was $346 for the sperm wash and insemination. The Letrozole I had been taking was $18 per month through a specialty pharmacy. We had to pay a deposit of $1200 for the IVF procedures and lab fees...Strengths: well-established clinic; doctors and nurses with a lot of experience; friendly staff; large, well-organized facility; plenty of doctors, male and female; easy to find; plenty of parking; knowledgeable; easy to contact; return calls promptly; eIVF app; easy to use patient portal. Weaknesses: need a larger waiting room; practice is very large.
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams' strengths are his friendly attitude and his clear explanations of procedures and risks. He was also always willing to answer questions and didn't seem rushed. He always had a smile and a handshake to give, and he was very well versed in current studies and techniques.
His one weakness is that after an extended vacation, he had trouble remembering us and our circumstances. This memory lapse was during my 7 week ultrasound to confirm pregnancy before releasing us to the regular ob/gun. Because I was already pregnant, I wasn't too worried about his memory.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Make sure to ask any questions that you want. He can talk quickly, so if you need clarity, just ask. In my experience he's been more than willing to explain anything.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
While the clinic was often crowded (especially in the morning), Dr. Williams and his nurses were always kind and welcoming. He did a good job of making us feel comfortable and explaining all of his procedures. We were very happy in his care.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I did Letrozole for 4 cycles with no success. We then discussed IVF. Williams recommended IUI first, but since we had been TTC for 5 years, he was fine with just moving right to IVF.
While we were preparing all the paperwork for IVF, we did one round of IUI just to see if it would work. It did not. So on to IVF we went.
I did 75cc of Gonal in the morning and 75cc of Gonal and 150cc (I think) of Menopur in the evening for 10 days. I also used an ovulation suppressant for 3 days before retrieval, but I can't remember what it's called. I also used a trigger shot 36 hours before retrieval.
On the day of retrieval, i took a Xanax two hours before the procedure. And I took Zofran about 30 min before the procedure.
Because Williams was on vacation, Dr. Schmidt did the retrieval. Although I had heard (on this website) that he can be unfriendly or arrogant, he was nothing but warm and kind to me. The nurse gave me a shot of Dilaudid about 30 minutes before the procedure. The only side effect I noticed was dizziness. The retrieval wasn't painful at all. I was very impressed. Dr. Schmidt definitely has had many years of practice, so that was a real benefit. I spent the rest of the day on the couch. I had had a stomach bug earlier in the week, so I needed the rest.
He retrieved 10 eggs. 8 fertilized, and 5 made it to day 5 blastocysts. We transferred the best one and froze the other 4.
Dr. Londra preformed the transfer because Williams was still on vacation. She was also very friendly, but she was a little nervous because Williams had written in his notes that he had had trouble getting the catheter into my uterus when he has done the practice run. But everything went really smoothly, and she said she had no issues. She seemed very relieved. Again, there was no real pain, and I spent the rest of the day hanging out and watching America's Funniest Home Videos. I read that laughter aids in implantation because it helps your body relax and release endorphins.
Ten days later, I did a blood test and got a call later that the pregnancy test was positive. I did another blood test 3 days later, and it also looked great.
Three weeks later, I went in to do a 7 week ultrasound with Dr. Williams. He was back from vacation and looking refreshed, but he couldn't remember our names or history. At that point, I didn't really care because I had one healthy gestational sac and I was released to my regular ob/gyn.
I also began progesterone in sesame oil shots every day after retrieval until reaching 12 weeks of pregnancy. It was not fun! But my husband got very good at giving them, and it was only a half a milliliter. I always sat on a heating pad afterward to help disperse the oil, and we alternated sides. I tried suppositories after 8 weeks, but they were mostly too messy to use consistently. I took them if I was going to be away from my husband for the night or if my butt was just too sore for another shot. So glad they're over!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Mackenzie and Nancy)
Makenzie and Nancy were always willing to answer questions, and they got back to me promptly about any messages I left. Nancy went into detail about how to give myself shots, and she instructed my husband well on how to give the trigger shot and the progesterone shots.
I always felt comfortable with the nurses, especially Nancy. She was just so friendly and warm.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Strengths: well-established clinic; doctors and nurses with a lot of experience; friendly staff; large, well-organized facility; plenty of doctors, male and female; easy to find; plenty of parking; knowledgeable; easy to contact; return calls promptly; eIVF app; easy to use patient portal.
Weaknesses: need a larger waiting room; practice is very large.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We were incredibly lucky that my husband's company provided infertility benefits. We didn't want to use them on the IUI so we paid out of pocket for that. The procedure was $346 for the sperm wash and insemination.
The Letrozole I had been taking was $18 per month through a specialty pharmacy.
We had to pay a deposit of $1200 for the IVF procedures and lab fees. To the best of my knowledge, that's all we paid to the clinic.
The drugs were also covered under our insurance, but only up to $4000, I think. So we had to pay about $1500 over that coverage for all of the medication. I think I paid another $50 for more progesterone when my supply was running low.
We also had to pay a deposit and a monthly fee to store our frozen embryos. I think the deposit was $150 or so, and the monthly fee is around $40.
So all in all, we spent about $3000 on our various treatments including one round of IVF. I could not be happier with that expense considering what people normally pay out of pocket.
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Williams and his nurses were pretty adamant about a single embryo transfer. I am 32 and my husband is 33, so we were fine with one. We also have friends who transferred 2 and then one embryo split, and they got triplets! We did not want that to happen to us.
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9
9
Age
27 - 36
Treated
2008 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
9
9
I have been a patient on and off for almost 8 years. I've always been impressed with his knowledge of reproductive health. He does tend to rattle off stats and info rather quickly but will always take the time to throughly explain if you ask for clarification. Dr. Grant has been very mindful of the cost/benefit of procedures as I am totally self pay.... Dr. Grant has a very warm bedside manner. I felt very comfortable asking any questions.
There seems to be a very supportive team environment [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine]. When my doctor was on vacation I had a test result come back abnormal. My nurse contacted another physician in the practice (Dr. Williams) who reviewed and updated my protocol. I really appreciated the initiative she took in ensuring my care was the most appropriate. Ultrasounds and ivf procedures are done by the doctor on call. I was nervous at first to interact with a different doctor each time, but I've found them all to very knowledge, pleasant and helpful.
Age
27 - 36
Treated
2008 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
9
9
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I have been a patient on and off for almost 8 years. I've always been impressed with his knowledge of reproductive health. He does tend to rattle off stats and info rather quickly but will always take the time to throughly explain if you ask for clarification. Dr. Grant has been very mindful of the cost/benefit of procedures as I am totally self pay.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Prepare your questions in advance and don't be afraid to ask something.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Grant has a very warm bedside manner. I felt very comfortable asking any questions. His nurses Kathy and Carol are wonderful people. Many times I cried in the office or on the phone, as I am pursuing fertility treatments after my sons death, and they were especially kind and empathetic.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
My first ivf round was microdose Lupron with Bc. My fsh level was slightly elevated. He assured me at my age I should have some quality eggs left but I may not produce a lot. My estrogen level was almost 1200 but sadly only 2 eggs were retrieved. I was disappointed with this procedure for a couple of reasons. A fresh transfer was planned but on retrieval day (after I had been given Ativan and dilauid) I was told my progesterone was too high and it would be best to freeze. I thought someone would have called prior to my retrieval to tell me. My progesterone came back high two days before my retrieval. We were expecting to retrieve 7, but only got 2. Dr. Grant did not do my retrieval, Dr. Kennard did. I never really got an explanation as why only 2 eggs were retrieved. My second round I was on an antagonist protocol with no Bc. After 6 days of stimms 5 eggs were retrieved. We planned to do a freeze since I needed surgery to remove a uterine polyp.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Kathy and Carol are wonderful. Very patient and positive. They appear to have a very good working relationship with Dr. Grant.
At times I felt confused about which nursing department to contact (ivf nurses or Dr. Grants personal nurses).
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
There seems to be a very supportive team environment. When my doctor was on vacation I had a test result come back abnormal. My nurse contacted another physician in the practice (Dr. Williams) who reviewed and updated my protocol. I really appreciated the initiative she took in ensuring my care was the most appropriate. Ultrasounds and ivf procedures are done by the doctor on call. I was nervous at first to interact with a different doctor each time, but I've found them all to very knowledge, pleasant and helpful.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Ivf cycles were about 7,000
There was a detailed list of costs given prior to starting ivf.
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Have not transferred yet
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Wiliiams treats you like you matter and makes sure you are aware of and understand all of your options. He is very knowlegable and I feel like I'm in good hands with him....He is always prepared and knows what's going on. He never asks me to tell him things he should already know. He is also very compassionate and very positive....He was the 1st dr to find why my tubes were blocked and he did the surgery to unblock them. He did a great job and now both tubes are open...
The main waiting room [Ohio Repro Med] could be set up better and the new receptionist is still learning the ropes. Overall it's a nice place....$160 for follicular ultra sound. $200 for HSG. Less than $1000 for laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. just under $400 for IUI....Nancy and Mackenzie are Dr. Williams nurses. They are both good but Nancy is amazing!!! She is always willing to answer any questions and she really cares about the patients. Mackenzie is a little more reserved but does a good job.
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Wiliiams treats you like you matter and makes sure you are aware of and understand all of your options. He is very knowlegable and I feel like I'm in good hands with him. I drive 2 hours for appointments because I don't want to change doctors. He was the 1st dr to find why my tubes were blocked and he did the surgery to unblock them. He did a great job and now both tubes are open and were are now trying IUI again. Also, they make sure to help save costs whenever possible. I would hands down recommend him to anyone needing fertility help.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Listen to him and really consider his suggestions. I didn't at 1st and wasted a round of IUI because I didn't have him do a 2nd HSG that I thought I didn't need. Turns out he found my problem after performing it himself and I had to have surgery. I could have saved myself a lot of time, money and heartbreak if I had taken his advice.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He is always prepared and knows what's going on. He never asks me to tell him things he should already know. He is also very compassionate and very positive. His nurses are amazing too!
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
My 1st treatment was 100mg Clomid days 3-5 and I had 2 good follicles on day 14. I did 1 mL of pregnyl that night and had intercourse. My iui was day 16 at 9:30am then 21 day prgesterone Test showed I ovulated. I didn't get pregnant but I had blocked tubes I didn't know about yet. Next cycle repeated the same but no good follicles could be found (no iui) but 21 day progesterone showed I did ovulate again. Still BFN. Next round 150mg Clomid 2 follicles did pregnyl and iui then 21 day progesterone showed I didn't ovulate. Obviously BFN. This next round they are going to try Femara.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy Wolff)
Nancy and Mackenzie are Dr. Williams nurses. They are both good but Nancy is amazing!!! She is always willing to answer any questions and she really cares about the patients. Mackenzie is a little more reserved but does a good job.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The main waiting room could be set up better and the new receptionist is still learning the ropes. Overall it's a nice place.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Usually just paid my copay for regular visits. $160 for follicular ultra sound. $200 for HSG. Less than $1000 for laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. just under $400 for IUI
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Have not dealt with this
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8
7
Age
35
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
7
I almost always saw him [Dr. Grant Schmidt] when I had an appointment. He seemed personable and honest about helping us achieve our goal. There were times when I felt rushed like he needed to see as many patients as possible. I didn't feel like I could ask any questions and needed to wait to speak with the nurses.... We started with 4 rounds of a variation of Clomid since I was already on clomid for 5 months with my ob/gyn. During these rounds, Schmidt also monitored be for.ovulation and used a hcg trigger. The dosage was always the same and nothing changed. These didn't work so we moved onto injectable, follistim. I was monitored and also used a hcg trigger. The only change in meds was the last cycle when he increased my follistim from 100 to 150 and added progesterone suppositories for 7days after trigger. The progesteeone was added because it was low the on tge last cycle. All through my medicated cycles, my lining and estrogen was monitored also.
I didn't like that I had to prepay for every appointment [at Ohio Reproductive Med]. I talked with billing and they were very rude. In the beginning I was not well informed about where to go for bloodwork and was made to feel like an idiot by the staff.... I felt more comfortable with the nurses. I felt like they were my cheerleaders through the process. They always were encouraging and informed me of all the details
Age
35
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
7
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I almost always saw him when I had an appointment. He seemed personable and honest about helping us achieve our goal. There were times when I felt rushed like he needed to see as many patients as possible. I didn't feel like I could ask any questions and needed to wait to speak with the nurses.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Make sure you ask any and all questions while in the office no matter if he made you feel rushed. That is why he is there to help us all achieve our goal.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I felt rush through the appointments with less than 5 minutes to actually talk with the doctor.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We started with 4 rounds of a variation of Clomid since I was already on clomid for 5 months with my ob/gyn. During these rounds, Schmidt also monitored be for.ovulation and used a hcg trigger. The dosage was always the same and nothing changed. These didn't work so we moved onto injectable, follistim. I was monitored and also used a hcg trigger. The only change in meds was the last cycle when he increased my follistim from 100 to 150 and added progesterone suppositories for 7days after trigger. The progesteeone was added because it was low the on tge last cycle. All through my medicated cycles, my lining and estrogen was monitored also.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I felt more comfortable with the nurses. I felt like they were my cheerleaders through the process. They always were encouraging and informed me of all the details
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I didn't like that I had to prepay for every appointment. I talked with billing and they were very rude. In the beginning I was not well informed about where to go for bloodwork and was made to feel like an idiot by the staff.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Each office visit cost around $500 and bloodwork was $250 plus medication
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10
10
Age
33
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
I felt like Dr. Londra was my friend. We didnt share our fertility challenges with anyone, but I always had her to express my feelings to. She calmed me when i was anxious and I instantly trusted her to take care of me.... I dont remember everything from memory. She started with low dose pills and closely monitored results. Each month she made adjustments, increasing dosage and adding injectibles. But, the increases were gradual and I really appreciated that.
The billing department [Ohio Reproductive Med] was lacking in their communication and ability to follow up with my insurance company. They told me my insurance coverage wrong twice and really frustrated me. Eventually they got it straightened out.... Nurse Sally was great. She's been doing this for awhile so was very knowledgeable. She was compassionate and honest. Always made me feel comfortable asking questions.... My insurance covered a lot of my prescriptions, ultrasound visits, and even IVF since it was my first round.
Age
33
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I felt like Dr. Londra was my friend. We didnt share our fertility challenges with anyone, but I always had her to express my feelings to. She calmed me when i was anxious and I instantly trusted her to take care of me.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Don't hesitate! I was embarrassed and nervous to start treatment. But after being in her care I regret that I didnt start sooner.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Londra got to know me and my husband. She had a warm bedside manner and explained treatments thoroughly. She always made me feel comfortable to ask questions and she gave honest answers.
Describe the protocols Laura Londra used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I dont remember everything from memory. She started with low dose pills and closely monitored results. Each month she made adjustments, increasing dosage and adding injectibles. But, the increases were gradual and I really appreciated that. We started with the least invasibe treatment and moved up the ladder. I didnt want to take risks with multiples and she agreed. She was up front that after the treatments we'd done, IUI would not significantly increase oir chances, but let us decide if we wanted to try it. We decided to save our restricted insurance coverage for IVF. The retreival was uncomfortable, but she talked me through it. We did a fresh transfer of 1. She was out of town for a conference for the transfer, but left me in good hands and gave me her cell phone number before she left in case i had questions or just needed to hear her opinion. I was so nervous after getting blood drawn for my first pregnancy test. I was waiting on pins and needles for a nurse to call me. The call came the same afternoon as my test, and it was Dr. Londra herself! I was so thankful she took the time to call me to share the news, answer my questions, and tell me next steps.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nurse Sally)
Nurse Sally was great. She's been doing this for awhile so was very knowledgeable. She was compassionate and honest. Always made me feel comfortable asking questions.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The billing department was lacking in their communication and ability to follow up with my insurance company. They told me my insurance coverage wrong twice and really frustrated me. Eventually they got it straightened out.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I domt remember. My insurance covered a lot of my prescriptions, ultrasound visits, and even IVF since it was my first round. Going forward it will all be out of pocket since tge coverage for infertility has a lifetime max.
Describe Laura Londra's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Londra shared the risks of transferring multiple embryos as well as how little multiple ones would increase the chance of pregnancy. She left the decision up to us and said they would go with what we decided. We considered transferring 2. But after speaking with her, we decided to go with 1 and are thankful for her information and advice.
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5
4
Age
25
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
5
4
Dr. Friedman was a very nice person. He seemed very invested in what he was doing, but he was on his way out (retiring) when we saw him. I felt like he skipped a lot of tests. The first day we saw him he ordered a blood test to check my thyroid (because I pushed for it) and did a transvaginal ultrasound. I had already had my FSH and LH checked at my PCP's office. From those 2 tests he ordered he suggested we start IUI. After 4 unsuccessful rounds of IUI and a lot of my own research, I feel like there is a lot of testing that should have been done before jumping right to IUI.
The clinic [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] is conviently located next to the lab that takes the sperm samples, as well as a lab for blood draw. It was nice not having to drive to multiple locations for the different appointments. The doctors all seemed to communicate well with each other and the nursing staff. If you are looking for a clinic with great emotional support, though, this isn't the one for you. The doctor's are all very matter of fact. Also, I felt that they didn't always provide me with all the information about my tests and results. I am the type of person that wants to know all the details, so that was hard for me.
Age
25
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
5
4
How was your experience with Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Friedman was a very nice person. He seemed very invested in what he was doing, but he was on his way out (retiring) when we saw him. I felt like he skipped a lot of tests. The first day we saw him he ordered a blood test to check my thyroid (because I pushed for it) and did a transvaginal ultrasound. I had already had my FSH and LH checked at my PCP's office. From those 2 tests he ordered he suggested we start IUI. After 4 unsuccessful rounds of IUI and a lot of my own research, I feel like there is a lot of testing that should have been done before jumping right to IUI.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Do your own research and ask lots of questions.
Describe the protocols Chad Friedman used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
For my first 2 rounds of IUI I was on femara/letrozole and went into the office around CD 12 for a trasvaginal ultrasound. That evening I would be given an HCG shot to trigger ovulation and then go in 36 hours later for the insemination. The third round of IUI Dr. Friedman wanted to do the same course of treatment, even after the first 2 failed. I pushed for more aggressive treatment. That is when he prescribed femara/letrozole as before, but also added a few doses of follistim injectables. I then went in a little earlier for a transvaginal ultrasound, had the HCG injection and the IUI. For our 4th round of IUI we used all follistim injectables. I had 2 transvaginal ultrasounds and then the HCG injection and IUI. Round 4 was also unsuccessful. It was suggested we move to IVF. It has now been almost 4 months since our last round of IUI and we have done a lot of our own research. We are looking into getting a second opinion and more testing before moving to IVF.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Cindy)
The nursing staff was often not very friendly. They seemed good at their jobs, but lacked the compassion I feel is needed in the field of infertility. I felt uncomfortable if I started to get emotional in their office because they just did not provide that emotional support.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic is conviently located next to the lab that takes the sperm samples, as well as a lab for blood draw. It was nice not having to drive to multiple locations for the different appointments. The doctors all seemed to communicate well with each other and the nursing staff. If you are looking for a clinic with great emotional support, though, this isn't the one for you. The doctor's are all very matter of fact. Also, I felt that they didn't always provide me with all the information about my tests and results. I am the type of person that wants to know all the details, so that was hard for me.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
It cost about $800-1,000 per IUI cycle, depending on which meds we were using.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
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5
8
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
—
5
8
I feel as though she [Dr. Kennard] didn't adjust my treatment to accommodate the poor odds we were facing. For couples who are testing for a genetic disease, it makes sense to stimulate a little more aggressively, since they likely need at least 8 embryos biopsied and tested to have a good shot at having a healthy baby...Dr. Kennard is extremely short and a little odd. She will answer questions that you have, but will have a hand on the doorknob as she responds, as though she's got somewhere else to be...
[Ohio Repro Med] Pros - Good success rates. This clinic is associated with a great lab and embryologist. It's clean and private. I liked most of the doctors I met there during scans and procedures. Cons - Gets super busy with women lining up for ultrasounds, which makes you feel like a number...Extremely busy during monitoring appointments. Occasionally there would be nowhere to sit, or my husband and I would have to sit separately...
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
—
5
8
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Kennard was okay. She was recommended to me by my genetic counselor as having the best bedside manner. When I had my first appointment, she seemed extremely confident that IVF was the best choice for us. However, I feel as though she didn't adjust my treatment to accommodate the poor odds we were facing. For couples who are testing for a genetic disease, it makes sense to stimulate a little more aggressively, since they likely need at least 8 embryos biopsied and tested to have a good shot at having a healthy baby. Other women doing genetic testing that I have met have told me their doctors attempted an aggressive stim protocol to optimize their chances of success.
I will add that Dr. Kennard is extremely short and a little odd. She will answer questions that you have, but will have a hand on the doorknob as she responds, as though she's got somewhere else to be.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Don't be put off by her brusque manner. Make sure you write your questions down and ask them.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
We chose to undergo IVF to screen for a genetic condition. We were told by the genetic counselor at the screening lab to expect that only about 20% of our embryos would be suitable for transfer, or 1 out of 5. Obviously I felt pressured to have a large number of eggs retrieved in order to give us the best possible chance to have a healthy baby. No one at this clinic seemed to remember that we had special circumstances. During both retrievals, I cried because of the smaller-than-expected number of eggs retrieved, and clinic staff, trying to be helpful, told me that it was a perfectly decent number retrieved and that really, they just wanted 1 embryo to transfer. My husband or I always had to remind them that we were testing for a genetic condition and that what was a good number for others was NOT a good number for us. We routinely had to remind them that we were doing a freeze-all cycle due to genetic testing, as staff had tried to order progesterone testing for a fresh transfer. Even after 2 retrievals, they still didn't seem to know who I was.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Agonist protocol with leuprolide, gonal-F, hCG trigger. FET protocol with leuprolide, delestrogen, progesterone-in-oil, prometrium, medrol.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
As I mentioned, even though we did two retrievals pretty much back-to-back, it seemed like the nurses didn't remember the specifics of our case. I always had to remind them that we were NOT doing a fresh transfer, etc.
That said, I LOVED Penny. She was awesome.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Pros - Good success rates. This clinic is associated with a great lab and embryologist. It's clean and private. I liked most of the doctors I met there during scans and procedures.
Cons - Gets super busy with women lining up for ultrasounds, which makes you feel like a number.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Extremely busy during monitoring appointments. Occasionally there would be nowhere to sit, or my husband and I would have to sit separately.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
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0
0
Age
31 - 33
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
16 IUI, 1 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor
0
0
Dr. Williams is very nice. He is quirky and funny...He never seemed to really remember who I was. He used the same basic protocol that he uses with everyone. Meetings with him, for which I paid out of pocket, were brief. He would ramble through a canned speech about whatever it is we'd be doing and then quickly usher me out the door to speak to his nurse. I frequently forgot to ask him many of the questions I had because he just rushed me so much.
The biggest thing they [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] have going for them is name recognition. At the time I started going there, they were really the only clinic anyone knew about in town. I went because my friend went there and my OB/GYN referred me. Their weaknesses?: wait times, protocols, doctors, their lab is OLD and OUTDATED and INEFFECTIVE, their billing department is atrocious, they push everyone into IVF, and their nurses are--with few exception--awful to deal with.
Age
31 - 33
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
16 IUI, 1 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor
0
0
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I used to love Dr. Williams. But in the end, even though I have had two children with no fertility enhancing medication (and they are only 2 and 3 years old) he could not get me pregnant. He rushed through all of his explanations, never seemed to know who I was, and frequently I didn't even see him. During my one and only IVF cycle with him, he let me go SEVERAL days without monitoring between my last ultrasound and my egg retrieval. A fact my next RE would be astounded by. I was also told the morning of my egg retrieval that a different doctor at the clinic, one who had not even taken on any of her own patients yet, would be doing my retrieval. The only reason she didn't do it is because I complained about it. The retrieval itself went fine (I think). He recovered 10 eggs which was lower than he had told me would likely be the result at the beginning (he predicted at least 15). The fertilization, which we did with ICSI, was disastrous. ICSI usually has a 80% fertilization rate, only 4 out of my 10 eggs even fertilized. This was so hard to stomach--I had just been pregnant, naturally! (Our issue is male factor--my husband had a vasectomy and subsequent reversal. The reversal lasted long enough to naturally conceive our son but then scarred over again). Anyhow, the embryologist had no answer for why we had such a miserable fertilization rate. Just speaking to her, she seemed highly unintelligent. She couldn't answer any of my questions. She just said "well maybe it will be fine." It wasn't. Two of the embryos never really developed, and we transferred the other two on day 3. Negative. Obviously disappointed, we wanted to try again. I scheduled an appointment with Dr Williams right away. He too had no idea what went wrong. He told me he went to the lab to ask but they didn't take any notes on me... Then he recommended basically the exact same protocol again but with higher doses of drugs this time. We did not ultimately complete a second IVF cycle there and went elsewhere. It is worth noting that I had also done 8 medicated and unmedicated IUIs in the previous year with perfect donor sperm and did not get pregnant that way either.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Don't go to this doctor or this clinic.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams is very nice. He is quirky and funny. I liked him a great deal for years, and recommended him to everyone. But as time wore on, I started feeling more like a number to him. More specifically--a paycheck. He never seemed to really remember who I was. He used the same basic protocol that he uses with everyone. Meetings with him, for which I paid out of pocket, were brief. He would ramble through a canned speech about whatever it is we'd be doing and then quickly usher me out the door to speak to his nurse. I frequently forgot to ask him many of the questions I had because he just rushed me so much.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I wasn't given a rationale for why he used these particular protocols. He put me on long lupron and gonal-f, just like he does with everyone else.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy)
Dr. Williams' nurse Nancy is rude and condescending. When she called to tell me that my first IVF failed, that my pregnancy test was negative, I expressed disappointment. She said "Well, we aren't miracle workers." And I must admit I agree with her. They are not. However, I wasn't looking for a miracle. I'm a person who has two children already conceived naturally. Another one conceived should not have to be a miracle. If you are someone who even has the slightest issue, I guess Nancy and the team at ORM would consider your potential pregnancy a true miracle not to be expected.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The strengths? None. The biggest thing they have going for them is name recognition. At the time I started going there, they were really the only clinic anyone knew about in town. I went because my friend went there and my OB/GYN referred me. Their weaknesses?: wait times, protocols, doctors, their lab is OLD and OUTDATED and INEFFECTIVE, their billing department is atrocious, they push everyone into IVF, and their nurses are--with few exception--awful to deal with.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Ultrasound monitoring here is the worst. 9 million people all waiting and it takes hours.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Typical costs.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Provided conflicting information
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2
2
Age
33 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
2
2
I preferred Dr. Schmidt over the other 4 doctors there, he seemed to be more personable and positive than others. Now with the negative and honestly the most important factors. I was diagnosed at 18 with PCOS by my OBGYN. I have many of the classic symptoms. High testosterone, and no period unless medicated. From my first appt with Schmidt he laughed and said "Oh no, you do not have PCOS." From that appt forward I was never treated as a poly patient. The next 6 cycles, in my eyes, I was treated appropriately. 2 cycles of Femara plus trigger, and 4 stim shots cycles paired with IUI's. I ovulated each month with strong leading follicles, but did not produce a pregnancy. No concerns with Dr. Schmidt's care. Then we made the decision to move forward with IVF. I was instructed to do the Long Lupron protocol as most patients at ORM I've foun
I feel like as a patient you feel like just another number at ORM [Ohio Reproductive Medicine]. They see way too many patients and it feels every patient has the same protocol. They are just moving you through the system and process like everyone else. God forbid you ask questions or request certain care instructions. They don't tailor protocols to individual patients, one size fits all there. The IVF dept is understaffed and many of my protocol calendars and portal updates often had mistakes and didn't come in a timely manner.
Age
33 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
2
2
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I really enjoyed and trusted Dr. Schmidt throughout our 8 cycles of treatment. I had no reason to believe I wasn't receiving the best care. Towards the end of my treatment at ORM is when I started to suspect many things had gone wrong. Through talking to other women and finally seeking a second opinion, I realized we were highly mistreated. I feel extremely let down and I feel like I have a clearer picture now of how ORM operates. I will start with the positive. Dr. Schmidt has a wonderful bedside manner. So compassionate and easy to talk to. I always left feeling positive after meeting with him. He never made me feel like I could lose this battle to infertility, always very hopeful. I preferred Dr. Schmidt over the other 4 doctors there, he seemed to be more personable and positive than others. Now with the negative and honestly the most important factors. I was diagnosed at 18 with PCOS by my OBGYN. I have many of the classic symptoms. High testosterone, and no period unless medicated. From my first appt with Schmidt he laughed and said "Oh no, you do not have PCOS." From that appt forward I was never treated as a poly patient. The next 6 cycles, in my eyes, I was treated appropriately. 2 cycles of Femara plus trigger, and 4 stim shots cycles paired with IUI's. I ovulated each month with strong leading follicles, but did not produce a pregnancy. No concerns with Dr. Schmidt's care. Then we made the decision to move forward with IVF. I was instructed to do the Long Lupron protocol as most patients at ORM I've found. As a true polycisitc patient I overstimulated bad. By day 10 of stims my E2 was about 5000 and I had over 35 follicles. I went from a Wednesday US and blood draw monitoring until Monday. That is where I had a huge jump. I should have been seen that Thurs, Fri, or Sat. I should have been monitored closer. Egg retrieval was extremely painful for me. I retrieved 34 eggs and the pain was unbearable. I then developed OHSS and my fresh transfer was cancelled. Of course it was, I was very sick and was overstimulated. However, I was still overjoyed with the amount of eggs I had and we ultimately had 13 day 5 and 6 embryos that made it to freeze. This was a remarkable number and I knew with 13 embryos we would never have to go through a stim cycle or retrieval again, my heart was beyond hopeful. Skip to my first FET. Schmidt and the embryologist come into the room and say we have 2 great looking embryos to transfer today but 3 also didn't survive the thaw so you went through 5 today. I was stunned. Wasn't expecting that news but still pleased that we transferred 2. Never again did I hear why 3 didn't survive the thaw. Schmidt nor the lab ever addressed it or gave a reason. They just mentioned this rarely happens. So now we have 8 embryos left. Still content and hopeful with that number. Skip to my next FET. That morning the embryologist calls and tells me none of my embryos are surviving the thaw, even mentions to not even head into the office. You can imagine my heartbreak. Finally I get a call, that they were able to save the very last two that were "viable." I didn't know what this meant but was relieved to get this news and we were off. In my gut, as much as I didn't want to accept this news I knew we had slim to no chance of getting pregnant. I knew those last 2 embryos that they transferred something was seriously off or wrong with them. So on that day we started with 8 and now had zero. I did not get pregnant. We were back to step zero. Within 5 months, 13 grade 1 5 day blasts, gone. At this point, my sadness turned to anger. What went wrong? How did this happen? Human error? Was there an error with the freezing or thawing? Was it the quality of my eggs or embryos? My mind was purely racing every day. Our next step was to schedule our follow-up failed consultation. I demanded someone to be present from the lab with Schmidt. I needed all my questions answered. I needed reasons and what we would change moving forward. I was beyond anxious for this appt. We go, I have all my questions typed out, they answer nothing. They have no idea why my embryos didn't survive. They couldn't answer any of my questions. Simply just "try again." That was it. I find this unacceptable. That was my last day at ORM. I have since switched to another doctor and clinic in Columbus and in my short time there I have renewed hope and my suspicions of how I was mistreated and how my embryos were mishandled were instantly gratified. It's been painfully difficult to look back on and accept my journey at ORM. I know there is no guarantee with this world of infertility but as a patient I was left feeling like a number not a cared for patient. I even followed up with a letter to Schmidt and the lab director requesting a few specifics before plunging into another new cycle after all that was lost, and didn't even get a response. That was the icing on the cake. That sealed the deal that I was at the wrong clinic. It's still a very raw, fresh topic for me. I think it will be for a while, but glad we are moving forward with a new doctor. For the 2 years I went to ORM, I recommended Schmidt to everyone and gave him nothing but praise. I no longer will do so.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Push for a tailored protocol at ORM, I feel like if you are remotely outside of the box with your medical case you are SOL. They don't seem to be adapting to the ever-evolving science of infertility. Do your own research, trust your gut, and always be your own biggest advocate. Push.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I feel like as a patient you feel like just another number at ORM. They see way too many patients and it feels every patient has the same protocol. They are just moving you through the system and process like everyone else. God forbid you ask questions or request certain care instructions. They don't tailor protocols to individual patients, one size fits all there. The IVF dept is understaffed and many of my protocol calendars and portal updates often had mistakes and didn't come in a timely manner.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I feel strongly that ORM really uses the standard protocols on most patients. Especially per doc/per patient.
1. 2 Femara/Trigger shots- ovulated strong. No pregnancy
2. 4 stim cycles/IUI- 75-125units per day of Gonal-F plus trigger. Husband sperm samples very strong and high numbers each cycle. Between 3-10 large size follicles each cycle. No pregnancy
3. IVF- 225 units per day of Gonal-F, 5,000 units of HCG trigger. I overstimulated. 10 days of stims. E2 reached 5,000 I had 35 follicles. 34 eggs retrieved. OHSS. 5 day blasts- 13 embryos make it to freeze
4. FET #1- 2 embryos transferred- 3 die in thaw. Prepped with BC, Lupron, Estradiol shots, PIO shots, antibiotic, steroid. No pregnancy
5. FET # 2- 2 embryos transferred- 6 die in thaw. Prepped with BC, Lupron, Estradiol shots, PIO shots, antibiotic, steroid. No pregnancy
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I really enjoyed Dr. Schmidt's nurses. They were also very helpful and compassionate.
Penny and LaQueena were also very nice and helpful as the IVF nurses, although they seem overloaded and understaffed for the IVF dept.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
You can feel a little lost as a patient, you feel much like just a number in a large system. You just get pushed through, and when you ask questions you can be left feeling like you were a pest. Each time you are there, there are so many women in the waiting room and they seem very understaffed and overwhelmed. Sometimes your patient portal gets updated with the appropriate info and lab results, sometimes it doesn't.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Way too many patients for the early-morning monitoring appts. Seems they are understaffed.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Ultrasounds $300
IUI- $343
Consultation- $300
IVF- $6600 Without meds
FET- $2900 Without meds
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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8
10
Age
23 - 24
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
8
10
Dr. Friedman is very kind and very compassionate. He has humor to help with your nerves and he explains things very well. I really love him as my doctor. I wish he could have been at each appointment but I understand that it's not always possible....Gina is very helpful and gets straight to the point. She can be blunt but she also is very caring. Over the phone she sounds unfriendly but I think that's just the way it comes across. In person you can see her smile and facial expressions and see that she doesn't mean to be that way.
Dr. Friedman [of Ohio Reproductive Medicine] is always very warm and caring and his assistant Gina is always very helpful. The only problem I had was when I have questions regarding my care, I've called in when Gina was not in and talked to a nurse and they are always so rude. They act like I'm a burden or treat me like I'm stupid. Infertility treatments are scary and asking questions about treatment should be welcomed....The front desk staff is also confused about whether you need billed or not and they also told me the wrong price once. The techs that take you to your room are so unfriendly. They need to smile!! It's not like you want to be there either....
Age
23 - 24
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
—
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
8
10
How was your experience with Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Friedman is very kind and very compassionate. He has humor to help with your nerves and he explains things very well. I really love him as my doctor. I wish he could have been at each appointment but I understand that it's not always possible.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Ignore the rude nurses because add. Friedman and Gina are very nice and super helpful.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Friedman is always very warm and caring and his assistant Gina is always very helpful. The only problem I had was when I have questions regarding my care, I've called in when Gina was not in and talked to a nurse and they are always so rude. They act like I'm a burden or treat me like I'm stupid. Infertility treatments are scary and asking questions about treatment should be welcomed.
Describe the protocols Chad Friedman used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We used Clomid for ovulation with an HCG trigger shot. My husband is on a prescription med to reduce estrogen in his body and he also does three injections of HCG a week for sperm count. We have had one IUI so far and it failed.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Gina )
Gina is very helpful and gets straight to the point. She can be blunt but she also is very caring. Over the phone she sounds unfriendly but I think that's just the way it comes across. In person you can see her smile and facial expressions and see that she doesn't mean to be that way.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The front desk staff is also confused about whether you need billed or not and they also told me the wrong price once. The techs that take you to your room are so unfriendly. They need to smile!! It's not like you want to be there either....
Describe the costs associated with your care under Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
My Clomid is 8 dollars with insurance, trigger shot is $126 with insurance, first follicle scan was $345, second follicle scan was $284, IUI was $373, and we pay $126 a month for my husbands injections.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
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7
7
Age
26 - 27
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
7
7
He [Dr. Schmidt] let you vent, and cry and show your concerns and your worries without judgement. He was understanding in your feeling as well as well with what you needed medically. I came in to the clinic not knowing what to expect as this was only my 2nd doctor and things were very new. He never promised I would get pregnant like the other doctors but did promise I would ovulate. And I did! After two cycles we became pregnant but we ended up miscarriaging at 6 weeks. After a few more cycles he suggested we do ivf. Which was not in our financial cards. So I had to walk away and find another doctor. Which we did, many in fact.
They [nurses at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] did their best to keep you informed and to give you the information as it came. But, again sometimes it didn't always go smoothly...He [Dr. Schmidt] let you vent, and cry and show your concerns and your worries without judgement. He was understanding in your feeling as well as well with what you needed medically. I came in to the clinic not knowing what to expect as this was only my 2nd doctor and things were very new. He never promised I would get pregnant like the other doctors but did promise I would ovulate. And I did! After two cycles we became pregnant but we ended up miscarriaging at 6 weeks. After a few more cycles he suggested we do ivf. Which was not in our financial cards. So I had to walk away and find another doctor. Which we did, many in fact.
Age
26 - 27
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 12 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
7
7
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Doctor Schmidt was very nice and had a much different bedside manner. He wasn't like you traditional stuffy doctor that was looking at you like you were just another weepy lady trying to get pregnant. He let you vent, and cry and show your concerns and your worries without judgement. He was understanding in your feeling as well as well with what you needed medically. I came in to the clinic not knowing what to expect as this was only my 2nd doctor and things were very new. He never promised I would get pregnant like the other doctors but did promise I would ovulate. And I did! After two cycles we became pregnant but we ended up miscarriaging at 6 weeks. After a few more cycles he suggested we do ivf. Which was not in our financial cards. So I had to walk away and find another doctor. Which we did, many in fact.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be open minded. He is friendly and nice but again he has a different bedside manner. Some many not know how to take it. I thought it was nice but it may not be everyone's cup of tea
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He really listened to what I had to say, and understood where I was coming from with each decision. If my husband and I were able to afford ivf we would've continued with him but we couldn't.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
For each cycle we would start off with Femara, Estrodial, and then we would add Gonal-f and menopur injections. I was checked two to three times a week by blood and ultrasounds to see my levels and my follicle growth. Then once we were sure the folliclescwere growing we would take an injection that medically induce ovulation. Then 36 hours later timed intercourse and then proceeded with every other day. I was also taking progesterone vaginally. Once my cycle was due to start I would do a pregnancy test, usually blood test as the urine tests don't work. If it came back negative I would stop the progesterone till my cycle started. Sometimes I would take meds to start my period as the progesterone would delay it. And then we would do the same thing again.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The staff did there best to make you feel important. But with so many clients and so many doctors it was definitely overwhelming. They never let that show. They did their best to keep you informed and to give you the information as it came. But, again sometimes it didn't always go smoothly.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Know that you will be there a lot. You will be there for bloodwork, ultrasounds, and proceeders. You will be there early in the mornings one day and late other days. Know these guys will take care of you. They will have your back and keep you informed. And know that sometimes things get lost in translation. They aren't trying to be nasty or to upset you. Things happen and they are doing their very best. So be kind and understanding and they will do the same to you.
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10
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
10
We kept testing and went in for ultrasounds to see if the baby was growing, it was not. She [Dr. Londra] told my husband and I face to face and gave me her cell phone number. Up until that point we had mostly dealt with her nurse (whom we loved). After the miscarriage she would call to check in but never pressured us to start treatment again...Ask questions. She will make time to answer all of them.
Sally [nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] told us about and applied for a grant on our behalf which went through so we did not have to pay as much in the end...Sally was very knowledgeable about the process...The office is very clean and receptionists are pleasant. They were usually on time during appointments. We did have to wait for an hour during our first visit because the computers were down. I think it was a fluke because every other time (about 20 visits) I went right back.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Londra was very candid throughout our treatment. She was often humorous which I appreciated. I learned a lot about my body and about pregnancy and fertility in general. She always explained what she was seeing and made sure that I also understood.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Ask questions. She will make time to answer all of them.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I became pregnant right away but my blood tests showed that it was not a viable pregnancy. She called me when the numbers did not look good. We kept testing and went in for ultrasounds to see if the baby was growing, it was not. She told my husband and I face to face and gave me her cell phone number. Up until that point we had mostly dealt with her nurse (whom we loved). After the miscarriage she would call to check in but never pressured us to start treatment again.
Describe the protocols Laura Londra used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I don’t remember the exact names of my treatments. I remember I had an X-ray of my uterus first. I went on a drug that was for breast cancer but a side effect was that it made follicles grow and eggs mature. I took those pills for 4-5 days during my cycle and then would come in for anultrasound where my follicles would be measured. I would give myself a trigger shot when they looked good and then have sex and hope for the best.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Sally)
Sally was very knowledgeable about the process. During our first round with the trigger shots, I had a different nurse because Sally was on vacation. I was pretty clueless and the nurse gave me vague directions. The next month we had Sally again and she was very precise. She told me exactly what time to give myself the shot, showed me where and how to do it, and told me exactly when to have sex. We ended up pregnant after that cycle.
I would also like to say that on our first meeting, Sally told us about and applied for a grant on our behalf which went through so we did not have to pay as much in the end.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The office is very clean and receptionists are pleasant. They were usually on time during appointments. We did have to wait for an hour during our first visit because the computers were down. I think it was a fluke because every other time (about 20 visits) I went right back.
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3
3
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
3
3
As I mentioned before, I also don't think that he [Dr. Steven Williams] took my diagnosis into consideration. I feel that I was given the same treatment as someone with PCOS when I am dealing with DOR. These are two completely different conditions! I felt like i was just another patient to him. Even our friends who had dealt with Dr. Williams in the past could give us a run down of exactly what he would do or say and that would be exactly what happened. I didn't feel that he was up to date on any studies or new technologies out there.
The doctors at ORM are older and therefore I don't think they are as up to date on technologies and most resent studies. Their payment system is strange. They guess what your insurance will make you pay and then charge you. In many times they over charged me for services and hardly ever were their credits for any of that. For my laparoscopy, they were trying to get me to pay something like $700 when my insurance was covering 100% of the costs. I had to force them to run it through insurance first. However, I will say ORM is a well oiled machine. They get you in and out of there quickly and all of the appointments are pretty much on time and ready for you when you get there. Labs and Speciality pharmacy are all in the same complex so it makes it very easy for all of those things which is nice.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
—
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
3
3
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams is a very nice guy. He was always very friendly and always tried to break any bad news in the best way he could. That was a good thing and a bad thing a times. Both my husband and I felt like he spoke very fast and we never had enough time during our visits to internalize what he had just said and ask the appropriate questions. As I mentioned before, I also don't think that he took my diagnosis into consideration. I feel that I was given the same treatment as someone with PCOS when I am dealing with DOR. These are two completely different conditions! I felt like i was just another patient to him. Even our friends who had dealt with Dr. Williams in the past could give us a run down of exactly what he would do or say and that would be exactly what happened. I didn't feel that he was up to date on any studies or new technologies out there.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be prepared for a drawing of your uterus and ovaries on your first consultation. Make sure that you ask a lot of questions and you make him take his time and slow down. Also, don't be afraid to question his timeline of treatment. His timeline will take about a year to get to IVF.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I felt that Dr. Williams gave me the same speech that he does to all of his patients. I also feel like my treatments were not specialized to my condition and it was the same treatment he gives everyone regardless of your diagnosis. Additionally, I do not think he was financially consciousness of treatments. We went through what ended up being 9 medicated cycles all being out of pocket expenses for us. His spiel in the beginning makes you think he is thinking about costs first but in reality we spent double what we should have before moving to IVF.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Treatment 1- 3 cycles of clomid and timed intercourse, reason was that this is a low cost 'easy' way to get pregnant. Resulted in 0 pregnancies
Treatment 2- 2 cycles of clomid and IUI- reason was low cost and less invasive way to to get pregnant. Resulted in 1 pregnancy- ended in miscarriage.
Treatment 3- repeat 2 cycles of clomid and IUI- reason was because I got pregnant off it the last time. Resulted in 0 pregnancies.
Treatment 4- 150 Gonal-f and IUI- reason still not as expensive as IVF and chance of multiples. Resulted in 0 pregnancies
Treatment 5- 225 Gonal-f and IUI- reason still not as expensive as IVF and chance of multiples. Resulted in 0 pregnancies.
Treatment 6- laparoscopy to see if there was endo. Reason- this could be why other treatments did not work. Found no endo or scar tissue.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy or McKenzie )
Nancy and McKenzie were great. They were timely in returning calls and always answered my questions and helped when needed.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The doctors at ORM are older and therefore I don't think they are as up to date on technologies and most resent studies. Their payment system is strange. They guess what your insurance will make you pay and then charge you. In many times they over charged me for services and hardly ever were their credits for any of that. For my laparoscopy, they were trying to get me to pay something like $700 when my insurance was covering 100% of the costs. I had to force them to run it through insurance first. However, I will say ORM is a well oiled machine. They get you in and out of there quickly and all of the appointments are pretty much on time and ready for you when you get there. Labs and Speciality pharmacy are all in the same complex so it makes it very easy for all of those things which is nice.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
About $15,000
Each IUI was about $2400
Medications $5000
Bloodwork around- $5000
Consultations/Ultra Sounds- $2600
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6
4
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
6
4
Dr Williams has such a rich history of experience and can pull from that knowledge to help clearly explain expectations and support decisions. He backs up everything he says with Guidelines and studies. Given that fertility is not an exact science, I would have preferred that we explored more options than he did with my situation since I did not 'fit' the normal prototype based on my responses. So, I chose to go to a different clinic to explore other options and protocols.
Dr. Williams is an incredibly friendly and intelligent doctor. He always listened to all of my questions and gave very academic and straightforward answers, which I appreciated. I felt more like a number in that the clinic [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] itself feels more like a factory than a clinic. I only had Dr. Williams for a few number of procedures and actual clinical appointments. I trust Dr. Williams, but have had different experiences with other doctors there.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2014 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
6
4
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr William has such a rich history of experience and can pull from that knowledge to help clearly explain expectations and support decisions. He backs up everything he says with Guidelines and studies. Given that fertility is not an exact science, I would have preferred that we explored more options than he did with my situation since I did not 'fit' the normal prototype based on my responses. So, I chose to go to a different clinic to explore other options and protocols.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Williams is realistic and very straightforward with the facts based on a typical patient. Be prepared to ask questions on why those things are right specifically for you and what can go wrong.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams is an incredibly friendly and intelligent doctor. He always listened to all of my questions and gave very academic and straightforward answers, which I appreciated. I felt more like a number in that the clinic itself feels more like a factory than a clinic. I only had Dr. Williams for a few number of procedures and actual clinical appointments. I trust Dr. Williams, but have had different experiences with other doctors there.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We had many blood tests and treatments with Dr. Williams, which helped us to better understand our situation. We started with Clomid, then Femara (letrozole), then IUIs. During this time ,we had at least 1 CP (1-2 not confirmed by blood tests). We did a Luteal Lupron protocol for 2 IVFs next. For IVF 1 I started with 225 units of Follistim / day, but then that was increased to 300 units. My E2 levels and ultrasound indicated that I should have at least 5 eggs retrieved. After a very painful retrieval, only 1 was retrieved. I was given no explanation when it happened, and was left devastated. The doctor who did it (not Dr. Williams) said "it wasn't my fault" and left me there. So, needless to say I asked for Dr. Williams for all of my procedures in IVF 2, and he agreed that was the right choice. He increased my Follistim to 375 units per day with the same protocol otherwise. Because I had to wait to get on his schedule, I was on birth control for an extra length of time, which I'm now told is not good for someone who is a poor responder. But, I did not have another choice if I wanted Dr. Williams. For IVF 2 retrieval, Dr. Williams was able to get 9 mature eggs, all of which fertilized. We needed to do a Day 3 transfer, though, since most were not dividing well Day 2/3. We only had 2, 8-cell embryos on Day 3, which were highly fragmented. No pregnancy resulted from this transfer.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Dr. Williams nursing staff is incredibly good. I had some issues early on with shortness and rudeness, however, Dr. Williams quickly rectified the issue after we told him about how bad it was getting. Since that, we had great experiences with both of Dr. William's nurses. The only downside is compassion can be limited, but they are very knowledgeable and quickly respond. The IVF nurses are more compassionate, but I was given false information several times and mistakes on my protocols. It seems like they are overworked? As people, they are very kind.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic is like a well-oiled machine. This can give you confidence that they know what they do very well. The Patient Portal is a great tool that ORM offers, and helps you feel like you are part of the process. But keep in mind, that each doctor has a different set of skills. It is difficult when you find a doctor you like for consults, but then all of your procedures are with different doctors who don't know you at all. If you fall outside of what is 'the norm' - and you don't fit the mold that well / the typical approaches they take - be prepared to feel like your care is not personalized. I felt a bit like this clinic is a factory farm by the end, where I was a number to the clinic, and regardless of my body, my response, my issues, they would just click 'repeat' for another cycle.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We were fortunate to have 2 insurances cover most of the procedures during our time at ORM. I believe for the IVFs, each was a little under 2,000 out of pocket for everything.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to call with results
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
26 - 31
Treated
2010 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr Williams is very informative and is willing to spend as much time as needed explaining details, even drawing pictures to illustrate information given to patients. His demeanor is very warm and friendly, yet he is direct and to the point when it comes to potential risks and outcomes. Bedside manner is excellent, even after surgery he made to sure check on me and my husband both to ensure that we understood what had been done and to make sure all was well for me physically and mentally.
The entire staff at ORM genuinely cared about not only the well-being of my cycles, but myself personally. The nurses cried when I cried, laughed when I laughed.. I really felt like they cared about the success of our treatment. We were also never pressured into any decisions and we were given direct, factual information without persuasion from the staff as to which option we should choose. Financially we were always given multiple options and never pressured about those choices.
Age
26 - 31
Treated
2010 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Williams is very informative and is willing to spend as much time as needed explaining details, even drawing pictures to illustrate information given to patients. His demeanor is very warm and friendly, yet he is direct and to the point when it comes to potential risks and outcomes. Bedside manner is excellent, even after surgery he made to sure check on me and my husband both to ensure that we understood what had been done and to make sure all was well for me physically and mentally.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Bring questions that you have and come with an open mind as he has so many options to help.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
The entire staff at ORM genuinely cared about not only the well-being of my cycles, but myself personally. The nurses cried when I cried, laughed when I laughed.. I really felt like they cared about the success of our treatment. We were also never pressured into any decisions and we were given direct, factual information without persuasion from the staff as to which option we should choose. Financially we were always given multiple options and never pressured about those choices.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We began with clomid pills and timed intercourse then moved on to clomid pills and monitoring of follicles. After we had no success with that we tried increasing the clomid dosage and then finally a trigger shot to encourage ovulation. We then tried 3 rounds of IUIs, paired with clomid and a trigger shot. After this we did an HSG and discovered a tubal blockage and moved to surgery to repair the tube if possible, remove if not. After repairing the tube we tried a few more IUIs and then moved to IVF as I could not handle any more IUIs because I felt that the tube was compromising our success. We did a round of IVF which resulted in a 3 day fresh transfer of 2 decently graded embryos (our other embryos did not survive to freeze) which resulted in our son. We then did another IVF 18 months later with a similar protocol, just added more stim medications to try to get embryos to freeze but ended up with the same, 2 embryos transferred on day 3 which resulted in another singleton son. I do have to also mention that a few years later we were surprised with a baby girl thanks to Dr Williams doing the surgery to repair my only tube, that I didn't think worked, apparently did. :)
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy)
Nancy is hands down the best nurse we ever could have asked for. She is so very caring and compassionate and so knowledgeable about the processes. She spends ample time with each patient before, during, and after each appointment as well as answering endless phone calls and emails without any frustration. I called her quite a bit about concerns and she answered each one in a timely manner and went above and beyond to make sure that we were okay each cycle. Each cycle we knew exactly what to expect, we received a calendar from her that laid everything out step by step and they made sure that we could obtain medications financially and in a timely manner. She always had everything ready to go when we entered her office so the entire time spent with her was about us, answering questions, scheduling future appointments and anything else that was needed, even if it was just a hug and a simple "it will all be okay." She really made our experiences above and beyond anywhere else.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
$5000-$6000ish down for each IVF cycle, then paid for medications through specialty pharmacy which cost anywhere from $3000-$8000. Our IUIs cost $350 at the clinic and then we paid for clomid/trigger shot etc through the speciality pharmacies. Clomid was paid for by our insurance so I do not know price for that.
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Dr Williams gave factual information that helped us make the choice of one or two but ultimately left the choice up to us. We chose 2 each time because we would have welcomed a multiple birth and I was healthy and could have sustained a twin pregnancy without foreseeable problems.
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3
3
Age
35
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
3
3
Overall, I made the decision to leave the Ohio Red Med practice because I wanted a different protocol and Dr. Kennard's recommendation was to increase the meds on the same protocol I had been on previously. It has less to do with her manner and more to do with my treatment. During my follow up appointment after my failed IVF cycle, she was typing on her computer most of the time and the conversation was relatively quick, so that didn't feel great. But overall the decision was one regarding the treatment I felt made the most sense.
The best part of ORM, for me, was the nurse. She always called me back promptly, showed compassion, answered every question I had, never made me feel rushed. She seemed to remember me and my situation from visit to visit...Overall, I made the decision to leave the Ohio Red Med practice because I wanted a different protocol and Dr. Kennard's recommendation was to increase the meds on the same protocol I had been on previously. It has less to do with her manner and more to do with my treatment. During my follow up appointment after my failed IVF cycle, she was typing on her computer most of the time and the conversation was relatively quick, so that didn't feel great. But overall the decision was one regarding the treatment I felt made the most sense.
Age
35
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$500K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
3
3
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Overall, I made the decision to leave the Ohio Red Med practice because I wanted a different protocol and Dr. Kennard's recommendation was to increase the meds on the same protocol I had been on previously. It has less to do with her manner and more to do with my treatment. During my follow up appointment after my failed IVF cycle, she was typing on her computer most of the time and the conversation was relatively quick, so that didn't feel great. But overall the decision was one regarding the treatment I felt made the most sense.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I'd give this advice to any infertility patient...Demand the drs time. Most doctors I have met with have made me feel rushed. Be prepared with your questions, and don't leave until you have your answers. Dr Kennard's style can be brisk, so don't let that shut down your questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I only actually talked with Dr. Kennard a few times. First time was at the initial consultation. Her style was blunt but she listened and asked a lot of questions. She didn't actually do any of my monitoring appointments and she didn't do my egg retrieval. She did call me to tell me none of my eggs fertilized and allowed me to call her back when I was too upset to continue the conversation. The last time I talked with her was at my follow up appointment.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We were on the long Lupron protocol. Suppression with birth control pills, then Lupron, then Gonal F... Triggered with HcG. Ended up responding poorly. I produced 5 eggs (after seeing far more follicles during the ultrasounds) and only 1 was mature. That mature egg didn't fertilize.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Sal)
The best part of ORM, for me, was the nurse. She always called me back promptly, showed compassion, answered every question I had, never made me feel rushed. She seemed to remember me and my situation from visit to visit.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I don't recall what was covered by insurance and what was OOP
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10
10
Age
28 - 35
Treated
2007 - 2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
Dr. Williams was compassionate and really cared about us. He gave us his undivided attention and made sure he did every part of our last successful cycle from egg retrieval to embryo transfer... We started with Clomid, then Clomid with insemination, then moved into injections with IUI, which resulted in a successful pregnancy. The second time around, we started with injections and IUI, then moved onto the first egg retrieval/ embryo transfer using ICSI. We transferred 2 embryos, but it was unsuccessful and had no embryos to freeze. The second cycle, he slowed the retrieval process so they could mature and he did the embryo transfer himself. We transferred 2 embryos such resulted in a healthy twin pregnancy and have 4 frozen embryos
I liked that the clinic [OH Reproductive Med] was open almost every day and that doctors rotated. Our successful IUI was fine on New Year's Day. The office staff did not always have the best support and the billing staff did not always bill correctly.... Nancy was our nurse the entire time and Mackenzie was also with us the second time around. They were both so kind and amazing. Nancy often hugged me when I'm cried and gave us resources and supports.
Age
28 - 35
Treated
2007 - 2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams was compassionate and really cared about us. He gave us his undivided attention and made sure he did every part of our last successful cycle from egg retrieval to embryo transfer. Tyne only negative feedback is that we sometimes had to wait in the waiting room for a long time.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Trust him and follow his advice.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He was so kind and compassionate and focused on the positives. He met with us after failed attempts to reevaluate next steps. He even gave us information on employers that covered infertility treatments
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
When we first started, he ran a lot of tests to rule out medical issues. We started with Clomid, then Clomid with insemination, then moved into injections with IUI, which resulted in a successful pregnancy. The second time around, we started with injections and IUI, then moved onto the first egg retrieval/ embryo transfer using ICSI. We transferred 2 embryos, but it was unsuccessful and had no embryos to freeze. The second cycle, he slowed the retrieval process so they could mature and he did the embryo transfer himself. We transferred 2 embryos such resulted in a healthy twin pregnancy and have 4 frozen embryos
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy & Mackenzie)
Nancy was our nurse the entire time and Mackenzie was also with us the second time around. They were both so kind and amazing. Nancy often hugged me when I'm cried and gave us resources and supports.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I liked that the clinic was open almost every day and that doctors rotated. Our successful IUI was fine on New Year's Day. The office staff did not always have the best support and the billing staff did not always bill correctly.
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
He advised us during each transfer. He gave us the option, but did not feel comfortable transferring more than 3 embryos
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6
7
Age
32
Treated
2013
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
6
7
I liked Dr. Schmidt, but the nurses weren't very friendly. I also felt like they did the same protocols for everyone. He had a plan for beginning treatment before getting the results of our testing, like he was going to do the same thing regardless of our diagnosis. I go by a nickname and told them that several times. They still called me by my full name every time I went in or they called, which was like every day to every other day during my IVF cycle. It's small, but it bothered me that they couldn't bother to learn my name.
*child mentioned* So most importantly, Dr. Schmidt got me pregnant....I saw Dr. Schmidt for an initial consultation [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] and after a few failed cycles when we got a new diagnosis. During actual treatment cycles I saw whoever was available. 3 of the other doctors actually did my IUI and IVF. But it was Dr. Schmidt's protocol. I had some issues with the nurses and a missed diagnosis and Dr. Schmidt was very responsive to my concerns. They gave me a sedative but did not use anesthesia during my IVF retrieval and I found it very painful, which I was not expecting.
Age
32
Treated
2013
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
6
7
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
*child mentioned*
So most importantly, Dr. Schmidt got me pregnant. He and Ohio Reproductive Medicine have the highest success rates in the area. I had my child thanks to them.
I saw Dr. Schmidt for an initial consultation and after a few failed cycles when we got a new diagnosis. During actual treatment cycles I saw whoever was available. 3 of the other doctors actually did my IUI and IVF. But it was Dr. Schmidt's protocol. I had some issues with the nurses and a missed diagnosis and Dr. Schmidt was very responsive to my concerns.
They gave me a sedative but did not use anesthesia during my IVF retrieval and I found it very painful, which I was not expecting.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Make sure you research what initial testing and monitoring should occur before beginning treatment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I liked Dr. Schmidt, but the nurses weren't very friendly. I also felt like they did the same protocols for everyone. He had a plan for beginning treatment before getting the results of our testing, like he was going to do the same thing regardless of our diagnosis. I go by a nickname and told them that several times. They still called me by my full name every time I went in or they called, which was like every day to every other day during my IVF cycle. It's small, but it bothered me that they couldn't bother to learn my name.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
There was 1 nurse I loved, but the other 2 were not very nice. One told me to "relax" and didn't pass my medical concerns on to Dr. Schmidt.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
They have the best success rates in the area.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
IVF with ICSI was about $9,000. IUI was maybe $500? They were much cheaper than Reproductive Gynecology in Westerville.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to convey critical information
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9
9
Age
39 - 42
Treated
2009 - 2012
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, 5 IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
9
9
...But my husband and I cover the spectrum of needing compassion and needing hard data and numbers. She [Dr. Elizabeth Kennard] does both. She accommodated some of our requests to try differently as long as she felt it did not compromise what she felt was good medicine. We actually moved on to another doctor, but had supervision by her and she was very gracious about it. She was open about saying her goal was for us to have a baby and whatever we felt was best she was okay with it.
...I hope they [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] upgraded a little bit of their paper work to something more computer based. The doctor's personalities vary quite a bit, as did some of their technique. It would be interested to look at success rates by doctor. They had limited donor experience (don't know if that has grown). Their billing and release forms were more simple vs other clinics that had nitty gritty every dime outlined and pages of legal forms to sign. They kept it simple (for better and for worse).
Age
39 - 42
Treated
2009 - 2012
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European, Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 5 IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
9
9
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She is very professional and some may not see her as a warm fuzzy. As patients who were comfortable in a medical environment and advocating for ourselves, we appreciated her candor. I can imagine others who are looking for someone who focuses more on the personal, she may seem a little scientific. She is. But my husband and I cover the spectrum of needing compassion and needing hard data and numbers. She does both. She accommodated some of our requests to try differently as long as she felt it did not compromise what she felt was good medicine. We actually moved on to another doctor, but had supervision by her and she was very gracious about it. She was open about saying her goal was for us to have a baby and whatever we felt was best she was okay with it.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Know that she cares deeply AND is a medical professional with a goal to get patients a baby. Patients may be focused on keeping themselves sane and she gets it, but her way to help is to focus on what is the next step in trying to increase chances of success. She will let patients keep trying even with small odds - which some appreciate and some will not. People who appreciate dry humor and steady will like her best.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Kennard was very straight forward and answered the gazillion questions we asked. She gave us warnings about how things get technical so prepared us for some of the impersonal nature that we may experience while trying to stay human. She responded to our needs to be serious and to be funny. She got to know us (it was years) and seemed to follow our logic as we progressed. She cried when we had losses and when we got pregnant.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Since I got pregnant twice, there was not too much tweaking to the protocol once we got to IVF. We moved quickly from meds to IUI to IVF based on research that said in the long run, the costs of many IUIs didn't indicate continuing without success. At one point, We decided to do another IVF before transferring frozen, which was the first time someone had done that, but we were looking at long term outcomes with siblings and impending loss of insurance.
She tried a protocol (different drugs) that another clinic had used on us that produced extremely large numbers of eggs, but it did not work when she tried it. She noted that her lab didn't like it, but she was willing to try since I had responded. She ultimately was frustrated along with us that I could get pregnant but not sustain a pregnancy. Moving to genetic testing was our reason to seek another lab/doctor.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
It was still done on paper, but everyone was organized and straight forward. They answered questions, took my calls and responded quickly, and were always compassionate. We asked everything from technical (how to do something, what is this) to personal experiences (what do others do, how to people respond) and they answered everything kindly.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
It's a little cozy and not the high tech new clinic. It has a lab attached as well as a lab corp in the suite so everything is right there, but it is not enclosed in a building. I hope they upgraded a little bit of their paper work to something more computer based. The doctor's personalities vary quite a bit, as did some of their technique. It would be interested to look at success rates by doctor. They had limited donor experience (don't know if that has grown). Their billing and release forms were more simple vs other clinics that had nitty gritty every dime outlined and pages of legal forms to sign. They kept it simple (for better and for worse).
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I have the cost sheet still. They made it simple (but this was 6 years ago). They knew they were lower cost and they seemed to prefer it that way. They gave us the whole cost sheet and it was updated once a year. Simple. IVF-ICSI - $8483, FET 1861 IVF-DE $15,278 (we didnt' use that, but I'm pulling it from the sheet I have). They gave a breakdown of those costs as well as an additional sheet with the lab costs (storage, PGD, hatching, sperm processing).
Describe Elizabeth Kennard's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Since I was in my late 30s early 40s and the embryo's didn't have good grades, she tranferred several. Her logic was correct in that we only ever had single pregnancies. I know she felt strongly about eSET for younger and donor cycles, which we appreciated.
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10
10
Age
32
Treated
2012
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Both my husband and I enjoyed our experiences with Dr. Schmidt and I have recommended him to many friends. He was warm and friendly. My diagnosis was unexplained fertility and I am still convinced that I had a hormonal issue (even though it never showed up on tests).
The clinic [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] was great...I think between all of the pre-tests (HSG, sperm motility, etc), ultrasounds, blood work, the drugs (Femara and Follistim), and the IUI it was about $5000 but my insurance also wasn't great at the time...The nurses were wonderful. I called them often and they were always responsive, especially during my overstimulation...I found Dr. Schmidt very personable and had a good sense of humor. He said early on that his goal was to take the burden of trying to conceive off of my husband and I and it really did feel like a weight was lifted.
Age
32
Treated
2012
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Both my husband and I enjoyed our experiences with Dr. Schmidt and I have recommended him to many friends. He was warm and friendly. My diagnosis was unexplained fertility and I am still convinced that I had a hormonal issue (even though it never showed up on tests). He didn't seem to think this was the case, but did allow me the option to try hormone supplements (which I ended up declining due to their ability to give false positives for tests).
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
If you do your own research prior to visits be sure to bring the articles with you, as well as a list of questions. He was always willing to answer everything I asked.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I found Dr. Schmidt very personable and had a good sense of humor. He said early on that his goal was to take the burden of trying to conceive off of my husband and I and it really did feel like a weight was lifted.
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I started with 2 rounds of Femara (I had done 3 rounds with Clomid with my regular OBGYN) each with an HCG trigger shot. Both had a negative pregnancy test. Next I did a 5 day course of Follistim (3 days of 75 and 2 days of 150) with a trigger shot followed by an IUI. This one was successful (I also produced 13 follicles and overstimulated, which the nurse said may have helped me maintain the pregnancy). I never had issues with ovulation, I always had at least 1 good follicle after each treatment which is probably why I overstimulated with such a low/short trial with the Follistim.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses were wonderful. I called them often and they were always responsive, especially during my overstimulation.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic was great.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I think between all of the pre-tests (HSG, sperm motility, etc), ultrasounds, blood work, the drugs (Femara and Follistim), and the IUI it was about $5000 but my insurance also wasn't great at the time.
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10
10
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2011 - 2012
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
10
She was very knowledgeable but sensitive to the emotions involved in trying to conceive. I honestly believe without her compassion and evidence based encouragement I would have given up and would not have become a mother in my forties.
Her [Dr. Kennard's] nurses are also an amazing asset. I have never had that sort of responsiveness from a doctor's office. Very willing to explain and answer questions to ensure the best outcome. And very compassionate as well when I miscarried.
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2011 - 2012
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Business Executive
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She was very knowledgeable but sensitive to the emotions involved in trying to conceive. I honestly believe without her compassion and evidence based encouragement I would have given up and would not have become a mother in my forties.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Ask questions to understand your treatment. This is a practice that won't insult your intelligence. Know that this is usually a hard journey. Keep in mind that miscarriage is often part of trying to conceive journeys so there could be some heartbreak along the way. You aren't alone.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She was incredibly compassionate and flexible. I thought she would give me doses of reality but she gave me meaningful information and genuine (not false or overblown) hope.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
While I was much older, my doctor felt we shouldn't assume we knew too much about my fertility status so we started with a protocol that is often skipped for women my age. We used lowest dose Clomid (50 mg), a trigger shot and ovulation monitoring as well as IUI. I was told the chances of pregnancy were typically 10 to 20 percent in a woman in her twenties but less than 5 at my age. But I got pregnant at each treatment cycle. My doctor's instincts were right. A more aggressive medical protocol might have resulted in cancelled cycles or multiples.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Sally and one other but I forget)
Her nurses are also an amazing asset. I have never had that sort of responsiveness from a doctor's office. Very willing to explain and answer questions to ensure the best outcome. And very compassionate as well when I miscarried.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Two of my IUIs were performed by other doctors at the clinic. They were similarly knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough.
I had no issues with scheduling or accounting/billing departments. They went out of their way to explain charges to us in advance as well as the pieces that might be covered by insurance. They filed everything for us.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I don't recall them all. There were a number of diagnostic tests and pregnancy monitoring. Treatment wise there were medicines for me (thyroid and Clomid and progesterone). The costs for semen collection, analysis and storage were not covered in any way. We were informed about those costs I detail.
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9
9
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Unexplained
9
9
Love the doctor very kind and explained things well. I believe I was kind of underestimated on my infertility being only 23 and 24 when I had my first visits . I spend several months with different medicine and injections that did not lead to pregnancy. I over stimulated on my 1st and only round of injections and that was not explained to me neither was the morning monitoring . I feel like answers are even further away and I'm not sure where to go now
I didnt know I would see different doctors in the morning for ultrasounds [at OH Repro Med] and didnt know the process some weren't too kind or detailed and some were very detailed and explained. Very good about calls back if I had any questions loved the nursing staff. Wishing I could have a little bit more information about IUI but I was very conscious about money since most was out of pocket so I believe it really wasn't offered
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Unexplained
9
9
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Love the doctor very kind and explained things well. I believe I was kind of underestimated on my infertility being only 23 and 24 when I had my first visits . I spend several months with different medicine and injections that did not lead to pregnancy. I over stimulated on my 1st and only round of injections and that was not explained to me neither was the morning monitoring . I feel like answers are even further away and I'm not sure where to go now
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Help explain the process for new patients
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Very personable and explained very well and in detail everything that we were doing
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
1st cycle was letrozle and trigger shot .
2nd follistim trigger and booster
Overstimulation on injections and was in lots of pain before period began
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very positive and helpful with injection details always returned calls in a timely manner
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I didnt know I would see different doctors in the morning for ultrasounds and didnt know the process some weren't too kind or detailed and some were very detailed and explained. Very good about calls back if I had any questions loved the nursing staff. Wishing I could have a little bit more information about IUI but I was very conscious about money since most was out of pocket so I believe it really wasn't offered
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Costs varried but nothing to compare them to
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
N/a
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10
10
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
10
10
[Dr. Kennard is] great at answering questions so ask all the questions you can think of. Although during our IVF consult she answered 90% of my questions before I could even ask them...She prefers single embryo transfer to reduce the risk of complications that can arise for mother and babies of multiple gestation pregnancy her goal is to give you a healthy, full term baby...took the time to listen to what treatment options I wanted to pursue. I never felt pushed to do IVF and she let me continue to do IUI with different medications until my husband and I decided to move on to IVF.
I love this clinic [Ohio Reproductive Medicine]. The only negative is that I occasionally had to wait a while for blood work in the mornings because they are so busy, but recently they hired another staff member to help with lab work in the mornings and it has seemed to solve the issue...Lisa and Teri are Dr kennard’s nurses and they are absolutely fantastic. They respond quickly to questions via phone calls and patient portal message...IUI (including sperm washing) $381, traditional IVF with fresh transfer $7100 (not including meds).
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She is very straight forward and will absolutely tell you the truth about your chance at treatment success, even if it’s not the news you want to hear. Since infertility treatment isn’t cheap, I’m glad that she is so transparent about success rates. She’s also a very good listener. She does frequent reassessment of treatment plans when things aren’t working and makes sure you’re comfortable with the next steps.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She’s great at answering questions so ask all the questions you can think of. Although during our IVF consult she answered 90% of my questions before I could even ask them.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Kennard took the time to listen to what treatment options I wanted to pursue. I never felt pushed to do IVF and she let me continue to do IUI with different medications until my husband and I decided to move on to IVF.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Clomid with trigger shot and IUI, Femara with trigger shot and IUI,
GonalF with trigger shot and IUI
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Lisa and Teri)
Lisa and Teri are Dr kennard’s nurses and they are absolutely fantastic. They respond quickly to questions via phone calls and patient portal message.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I love this clinic. The only negative is that I occasionally had to wait a while for blood work in the mornings because they are so busy, but recently they hired another staff member to help with lab work in the mornings and it has seemed to solve the issue.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
IUI (including sperm washing) $381, traditional IVF with fresh transfer $7100 (not including meds).
Describe Elizabeth Kennard's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
She prefers single embryo transfer to reduce the risk of complications that can arise for mother and babies of multiple gestation pregnancy her goal is to give you a healthy, full term baby.
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8
8
Age
41 - 42
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
8
She [Dr. Kennard] communicates factual and with a dry intellectual humor. During a miscarriage, it was less than a warm bedside manner but during treatments, we appreciated the facts and candor. She would also call to answer questions and was very sensitive to cost concerns.... We selected Femara instead of clomid due to hormonal concerns of moodiness. We used a standard ivf protocol with icsi and pgs. We opted for natural cycles with no birth control.
The clinic [Ohio Repro Med] is conscious of costs. The nurses were kind but we saw many and were often confused on what we were to do. The shot training was very helpful.... Ivf with icsi was just under $12k not including meds. We paid extra for pgs testing.... We had on blood test for my husband that was ordered incorrectly but the staff corrected the mistake with no issue and at no cost to us. They made it right.
Age
41 - 42
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Business Executive
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
8
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She communicates factual and with a dry intellectual humor. During a miscarriage, it was less than a warm bedside manner but during treatments, we appreciated the facts and candor. She would also call to answer questions and was very sensitive to cost concerns.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be prepared and do your research so you can use you time effectively with the dr.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I felt my Dr listened to my concerns about hormone treatments and customized treatment protocols for me.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We selected Femara instead of clomid due to hormonal concerns of moodiness. We used a standard ivf protocol with icsi and pgs. We opted for natural cycles with no birth control.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were helpful and compassionate but we were often confused about protocol and activities during office visits. It seems like they expected patients to be experts in their appointments.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Dr Kennard is wonderfully competent and communicates effectively with no frills. She adjusted protocols to meet our needs and dug into our data to find answers for us when we had all abnormal embryos. The clinic is conscious of costs. The nurses were kind but we saw many and were often confused on what we were to do. The shot training was very helpful.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Ivf with icsi was just under $12k not including meds. We paid extra for pgs testing.
Describe Elizabeth Kennard's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
This practice focuses on infant health and promotes one embryo transfer at a time. They provided objective evidence for this practice which made sense to us.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to order appropriate test
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9
9
Age
30 - 32
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
9
I have enjoyed every visit with Dr. Williams. He explains things very clearly and draws pictures for explanation. He tells you answers before you can even ask the question, and offers multiple options including all pros and cons associated...Dr Williams knows his patients very well. He is able to call you by name in passing, not just from looking at a chart. He is very down to earth...I am planning a 7th IUI with gonadotrophins, multiple ultrasounds and estradiol checks.
The overall ambiance is positive. At times the waiting room [Ohio Repro Med] is crowded and the receptionist can be moody, but nothing that would turn me away from coming back. They are great to answer calls and send the requested information...There was a miscommunication on balance on the account. I was told I was paid up, and a week later was hit with a $500 statement balance...Nancy & Makenzie are extremely wonderful nurses
Age
30 - 32
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
9
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I have enjoyed every visit with Dr. Williams. He explains things very clearly and draws pictures for explanation. He tells you answers before you can even ask the question, and offers multiple options including all pros and cons associated.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Best Doctor I’ve ever seen!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Williams knows his patients very well. He is able to call you by name in passing, not just from looking at a chart. He is very down to earth
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I have done 6 IUIs under Dr Williams. The first 5 were with donor sperm, and no medications. The 6th was done with donor sperm, Clomidand a trigger shot. I have had an HSG, multiple rounds of blood work (FSH, TSH, progesterone, AMH) ultrasounds, and everything has come back within normal values. I have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, with no family history of infertility. Due to the cost of an IVF, I am planning a 7th IUI with gonadotrophins, multiple ultrasounds and estradiol checks.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy & Makenzie)
Nancy & Makenzie are extremely wonderful nurses if Dr Steve. They are very quick to return phone calls, very helpful, and can answer many questions without having to ask the Dr every little detail.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The overall ambiance is positive. At times the waiting room is crowded and the receptionist can be moody, but nothing that would turn me away from coming back. They are great to answer calls and send the requested information.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The donor sperm from the lab next door is $675 each purchase. His lab fee & procedure fees each IUI are $275
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
This has been brought up and he is only willing to do a single
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
37
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
—
10
10
Dr. Londra was wonderful to us. She answered all our calls and made us feel important. We were confident with her. She was trustworthy, easy to understand, had a good bedside manner and was gentle. We contacted her with questions even after we conceived our daughter and she was happy to answer our questions.... She treated us like we mattered. We felt like she wanted to help us conceive and we look forward to having another cycle with her.
The facility [OH Reproductive Med-Columbus] is adequate for the procedures conducted within. They provide opportunity for every service needed including blood draws. We used a clinic closer to home as we had over an hour drive and they communicated with the clinic, even sent our information electronically in advance so we didn’t have to do anything but walk in.
Age
37
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
5th of 5 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Londra was wonderful to us. She answered all our calls and made us feel important. We were confident with her. She was trustworthy, easy to understand, had a good bedside manner and was gentle. We contacted her with questions even after we conceived our daughter and she was happy to answer our questions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Be patient. Ask all the questions you want and trust her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She treated us like we mattered. We felt like she wanted to help us conceive and we look forward to having another cycle with her.
Describe the protocols Laura Londra used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We used a protocol that Dr. Friedman had us on. He retired while we were doing a frozen cycle. Dr. Landry picked up where he left off.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I called the nurse almost every day. We had approximately 3 nurses. They were all knowledgeable. They communicated well and were very familiar with our course of treatment. We were very pleased with the facility as a whole.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The facility is adequate for the procedures conducted within. They provide opportunity for every service needed including blood draws. We used a clinic closer to home as we had over an hour drive and they communicated with the clinic, even sent our information electronically in advance so we didn’t have to do anything but walk in.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We took out a personal loan. The total cost ending with one child was around 20000. We had to transfer 5 embryos after two miscarriages.
Describe Laura Londra's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We implanted two embryos first and miscarried both. We decided to only do one after each time and had success with our last transfer.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
What I remember was 5 rounds of clomid with successful ovulation but unsuccessful fertilization. We moved on to Letrozole, and she [Dr. Laura Londra] allowed my husband and I to decide if we want to use IUI or not. We chose to do the trigger (hcg) shot at home and have IUI. We did this for a total of 5 rounds with one break in the middle. We finally conceived the 5th cycle.
I loved everything about ORM except their billing. We had a few descrepancies during the process (that were rectified) that were a little difficult to understand. But I don’t think their billing is much different than any other medical practice.... Sally was as compassionate as Dr. Londra. I felt as if she were as invested in this process as my husband and I were. She did a great job reiterating everything that Dr. Londra had determined as my plan of care and giving me specific dates.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Londra was very compassionate during the entire fertility process. When I finally received the positive pregnancy test she literally squeeled with excitement at my visit. I felt like she was as invested in this process as I was!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
While Dr. Londra is wonderful, she does have a bit of an accent that can be difficult to understand. However, she is aware of this and will repeat anything she needs to in order for her patients to have full understanding.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Londra was very compassionate. She took the time to answer all my questions and ensure that I had a full understanding of what we were doing and why.
Describe the protocols Laura Londra used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
What I remember was 5 rounds of clomid with successful ovulation but unsuccessful fertilization. We moved on to Letrozole, and she allowed my husband and I to decide if we want to use IUI or not. We chose to do the trigger (hcg) shot at home and have IUI. We did this for a total of 5 rounds with one break in the middle. We finally conceived the 5th cycle.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Sally)
Sally was as compassionate as Dr. Londra. I felt as if she were as invested in this process as my husband and I were. She did a great job reiterating everything that Dr. Londra had determined as my plan of care and giving me specific dates.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I loved everything about ORM except their billing. We had a few descrepancies during the process (that were rectified) that were a little difficult to understand. But I don’t think their billing is much different than any other medical practice.
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6
7
Age
25
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
12 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
6
7
She’s very thorough, her bedside manner isn’t the best and she has a dry sense of humor. She [Dr. Kennard] did make us understand everything, my husband has a medical background and he felt she talked to us like we were a little bit dumb.... She wanted to do a semen analysis for my husband, several blood tests, laparoscopy and HCG. From there she wanted to do timed inter-course with clomid and a trigger....
They were great, very organized. I think HIPAA is an issue though.... Communication is a strength, timeliness in the waiting room, getting back to you and they [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] book pretty far out are all weaknesses. I did like that we were able to call with any questions we had without asking to come into the office every time. They were very good about communicating over the phone.... Very excessive, a semen analysis was well over $1,000 whereas it was covered 100% through our gynecologist.
Age
25
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
12 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
6
7
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She’s very thorough, her bedside manner isn’t the best and she has a dry sense of humor. She did make us understand everything, my husband has a medical background and he felt she talked to us like we were a little bit dumb.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She takes a while to get an appointment with, the clinic is incredibly expensive and they do not help with payment whatsoever. We chose to have as much testing done with our gynecologist as we could because it was covered under insurance.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She was very thorough and explained everything every step of the way.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
She wanted to do a semen analysis for my husband, several blood tests, laparoscopy and HCG. From there she wanted to do timed inter-course with clomid and a trigger.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were great, very organized. I think HIPAA is an issue though.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Communication is a strength, timeliness in the waiting room, getting back to you and they book pretty far out are all weaknesses. I did like that we were able to call with any questions we had without asking to come into the office every time. They were very good about communicating over the phone.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Very excessive, a semen analysis was well over $1,000 whereas it was covered 100% through our gynecologist. The procedures they wanted to do there were thousands of dollars and we were able to get a lot of them covered through my gynecologist and the results sent to Dr. Kennard.
Describe Elizabeth Kennard's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
No comments
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6
7
Age
35 - 37
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Male Factor
6
7
Dr Williams was always kind and hopeful. He remembered the details of my case when he saw me and he never pressured me to pursue or not pursue any specific treatment....Overall, I liked Dr Williams. He remained optimistic yet gave me a realistic idea of whether specific treatments could work. He is kind and compassionate and on-time...My protocols were only for IUI. I started with 50mg Clomid while trying naturally. Then after one cycle, I decided I wanted to move to IUI with Clomid, which he agreed to. A few cycles I didn't ovulate, or my husband had low sperm counts.
Sometimes the staff [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] in the front lobby weren't super polite. The clinic itself is located right next the the lab and a blood place, so very convenient for me to manage...the nurse I worked with most was Mackenzie and she is awesome. I always received prompt phone calls back and she's very calm and informative and took all the time I needed to answer questions...Someone didn't call me with a progesterone level result
Age
35 - 37
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Male Factor
6
7
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Overall, I liked Dr Williams. He remained optimistic yet gave me a realistic idea of whether specific treatments could work. He is kind and compassionate and on-time. So far, I've only pursued IUI with him, so I can't comment on IVF with this particular doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Advocate for yourself. Make sure he knows if you want to be more aggressive with treatments, etc.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Williams was always kind and hopeful. He remembered the details of my case when he saw me and he never pressured me to pursue or not pursue any specific treatment.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
My protocols were only for IUI. I started with 50mg Clomid while trying naturally. Then after one cycle, I decided I wanted to move to IUI with Clomid, which he agreed to. A few cycles I didn't ovulate, or my husband had low sperm counts.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy and Mackenzie )
The nurse I worked with most was Mackenzie and she is awesome. I always received prompt phone calls back and she's very calm and informative and took all the time I needed to answer questions.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Sometimes the staff in the front lobby weren't super polite. The clinic itself is located right next the the lab and a blood place, so very convenient for me to manage.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
IUI was $373. Monitoring was about $40 after insurance. Procedures seemed to be well priced in comparison to what I've heard from other clinics
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Did not pursue IVF so cannot comment.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
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9
9
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor
9
9
Dr. Londra always made sure my questions were answered. She remembered personal details that made it feel more like a human relationship than her 47th ultrasound that day. She shows a great deal of care that I could achieve a pregnancy...Occasionally her accent made me misunderstand, but she was always happy to answer clarifying questions, so it was never an issue. I really appreciated the time she would spend making sure I was fully informed at each visit and had all my questions answered.
Strengths abound [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine]! The pharmacy, cryo lab and blood labs are in the same row of buildings so everything is convenient. For a new patient the layout is a maze, but the staff are always helpful to point you in the right direction. A few times the billing was confusing...Sally [nurse] always had all the ducks in a row, which I appreciated. Any questions I forgot to ask the doctor, she either knew the answer or found out for me. She was always quick to return phone calls.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor
9
9
How was your experience with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Occasionally her accent made me misunderstand, but she was always happy to answer clarifying questions, so it was never an issue. I really appreciated the time she would spend making sure I was fully informed at each visit and had all my questions answered.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She is so compassionate that if you’re seeking bluntness you have to ask for it. She will err on the side of cautious optimism, but she will always give me her real opinion when asked. I think it’s just good bedside manner.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Londra always made sure my questions were answered. She remembered personal details that made it feel more like a human relationship than her 47th ultrasound that day. She shows a great deal of care that I could achieve a pregnancy.
Describe the protocols Laura Londra used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
During ovarian stimulation, I was self-injecting 2-3 medications each night. One of them made my skin very itchy! I don’t remember more specifics because it was over a year ago.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Sally)
Sally always had all the ducks in a row, which I appreciated. Any questions I forgot to ask the doctor, she either knew the answer or found out for me. She was always quick to return phone calls.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Strengths abound! The pharmacy, cryo lab and blood labs are in the same row of buildings so everything is convenient. For a new patient the layout is a maze, but the staff are always helpful to point you in the right direction. A few times the billing was confusing.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Laura Londra at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The procedures associated with IVF with ICSI were around $4000, and medications were an additional $1500, approximately.
Describe Laura Londra's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
She strongly recommended only transferring one embryo, but I agreed with her reasoning. I think it’s smart to keep the chances of multiples to a minimum.
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10
10
Age
23
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
She [Dr. Elizabeth Kennard] made us feel comfortable in our choices and let us know she would do whatever we wanted. She told us her recommendations, which was to try a couple more IUIs before jumping straight to IVF. She wanted her lab to have the chance to evaluate my husband’s sperm and see what they could do with it and have him on a medicine to try and improve it. He medicine seemed to work at first, however the subsequent results varied. No pregnancies ever came from the IUI and we moved on to IVF options.
I loved everything about this clinic [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] except that your doctor may not be the one doing your procedures. The clinic atmosphere was very relaxing and open but made you feel like you had your privacy. They had multiple waiting rooms for each step of the process. And a convient lab right next door.... The nurses were probably the best part of this practice. They let me cry on the phone to them and we’re very patient with me and kept Me very informed.
Age
23
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
She was Very relatable and compassionate while being to the point. She answers all of your questions and always seemed knowledgeable. She always made sure to provide us resources and kept us informed of the expenses.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Know you are in safe hands and she will let you rest easier in her care.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Very comfortablt office, she was very attentative and seemed genuinely interested in your life and what brought you to her.
Describe the protocols Elizabeth Kennard used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
She made us feel comfortable in our choices and let us know she would do whatever we wanted. She told us her recommendations, which was to try a couple more IUIs before jumping straight to IVF. She wanted her lab to have the chance to evaluate my husband’s sperm and see what they could do with it and have him on a medicine to try and improve it. He medicine seemed to work at first, however the subsequent results varied. No pregnancies ever came from the IUI and we moved on to IVF options.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The nurses were probably the best part of this practice. They let me cry on the phone to them and we’re very patient with me and kept
Me very informed.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I loved everything about this clinic except that your doctor may not be the one doing your procedures. The clinic atmosphere was very relaxing and open but made you feel like you had your privacy. They had multiple waiting rooms for each step of the process. And a convient lab right next door.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Elizabeth Kennard at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The costs were very upfront and they would try their best to code things so they would be covered.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
34 - 38
Treated
2011 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
Very considerate and knowledgeable. He [Dr. Steven Williams] always made me feel comfortable while in his care.... I do not remember which injections I did for IVF. My first cycle I inserted 2 embryos, 1 took and was successful. On my second cycle I inserted three eggs, one took but ended in a miscarriage due to a birth defect at seven weeks. Third cycle we inserted three eggs and none took.
All of the staff [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine- Columbus] are very friendly. The only weakness I would list is they keep raising their price.... Nancy and Mckenzie [nurses at OH reproductive med] were amazing. If I had a question I needed to call the office or send an email, they were very fast to respond... My first cycle I inserted 2 embryos, 1 took and was successful. On my second cycle I inserted three eggs, one took but ended in a miscarriage due to a birth defect at seven weeks. Third cycle we inserted three eggs and none took.
Age
34 - 38
Treated
2011 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Very considerate and knowledgeable. He always made me feel comfortable while in his care. The only thing I did not like was on my second and third retrievals I had a different doctor. I just wish Dr. Williams was there to do those as well since he was my doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
You're an excellent care with Steve Williams.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams is amazing. Just wish on my following two cycles I would have seen him every time especially for retrieval and Insertion.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I do not remember which injections I did for IVF. My first cycle I inserted 2 embryos, 1 took and was successful. On my second cycle I inserted three eggs, one took but ended in a miscarriage due to a birth defect at seven weeks. Third cycle we inserted three eggs and none took.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Nancy and Mckenzie )
Nancy and Mckenzie were amazing. If I had a question I needed to call the office or send an email, they were very fast to respond.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
All of the staff are very friendly. The only weakness I would list is they keep raising their price. Other clinics in New York are half the cost. I just recently heard about a clinic in New York which I am considering. In my heart I would rather stay local with Dr. Williams instead of traveling eight hours away. Cost is a factor.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I believe I have three ultrasounds for monitoring the embyo growth.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I think the cost is a little pricey.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
36 - 38
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Williams never rushed me and always took time to answer my questions....Dr. Williams showed compassion. He was also realistic and honest. I went through 2 rounds of IVF with ICSI and got pregnant both times.... If he suggests different options, he is fine with you doing research before you make your decision. He wants you to be comfortable with your decision. Also, he gave us his honest opinion when we asked for it.
You don’t always see your doctor, but all of the doctors are great. They [Ohio Reproductive Med] have a lab right next door that they work with, which was very convenient for my husband. The only thing I don’t think we were prepared for the first time was how much of a toll it would take on my husband. He had a hard time giving me shots and seeing me hurt.... Each round was around $15,000. My insurance covered blood work and ultrasounds.
Age
36 - 38
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
—
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams showed compassion. He was also realistic and honest. I went through 2 rounds of IVF with ICSI and got pregnant both times. My first pregnancy ended with a miscarriage at 14 weeks due to an incompetent cervix. My second pregnancy gave us our beautiful, bubbly 3 year old girl. I would highly recommend him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Listen to him. If he suggests different options, he is fine with you doing research before you make your decision. He wants you to be comfortable with your decision. Also, he gave us his honest opinion when we asked for it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Williams never rushed me and always took time to answer my questions.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I don’t really remember much, except being very emotional during treatments and how miserable I was right before egg retrieval.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
You don’t always see your doctor, but all of the doctors are great. They have a lab right next door that they work with, which was very convenient for my husband. The only thing I don’t think we were prepared for the first time was how much of a toll it would take on my husband. He had a hard time giving me shots and seeing me hurt.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Each round was around $15,000. My insurance covered blood work and ultrasounds. For my second round, Dr. Williams suggested a different shot (basically a different brand, but equivalent), so that we could take advantage of a significant rebate.
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10
10
Age
33
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing (cancer), Surrogacy
Diagnosis
Cancer
10
10
Dr Friedman was clearly experienced and successful with his practice. He was confident in his direction and made us (husband, surrogate, surrogate husband and myself) comfortable with the process. Some people may be uncomfortable with his at-times bluntness, but it worked for us! Don't expect a ton of hand-holding and "there, there's". But if you want a capable, trustworthy doctor who can get the job done, he's your guy. We really liked him a lot.
Everyone [at Ohio Reproductive Medicine] was great at communicating! Our nurse always promptly returned calls and fully explained what came next, timing, and expectations....This is a successful practice that knows what it is doing and runs like a well-oiled machine. Clean, friendly. We had multiple conversations with billing/insurance coverage. The in-house finance person is generous with her time and never made time for us whenever we had questions.
Age
33
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing (cancer), Surrogacy
Diagnosis
Cancer
10
10
How was your experience with Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Friedman was clearly experienced and successful with his practice. He was confident in his direction and made us (husband, surrogate, surrogate husband and myself) comfortable with the process. Some people may be uncomfortable with his at-times bluntness, but it worked for us!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Don't expect a ton of hand-holding and "there, there's". But if you want a capable, trustworthy doctor who can get the job done, he's your guy. We really liked him a lot.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Thoroughly explained process and procedures. Was direct and candid but caring.
Describe the protocols Chad Friedman used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Don't recall the dosage and mine was different from my surrogate - a lot of moving parts and people. Whatever he did worked! We had a successful surrogate pregnancy with just one cycle and transferring one embryo.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Everyone was great at communicating! Our nurse always promptly returned calls and fully explained what came next, timing, and expectations.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Big! This is a successful practice that knows what it is doing and runs like a well-oiled machine. Clean, friendly. We had multiple conversations with billing/insurance coverage. The in-house finance person is generous with her time and never made time for us whenever we had questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Chad Friedman at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
Can't remember specifics - we were fortunate to have generous insurance coverage, but our out-of pocket was somewhere around the $8k-10k range.
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9
8
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
9
8
Dr Steven was upfront about what we will be doing. After fail 3 iui he gave me an option to do surgery and it was the best decision ever made. Even after the follow up he straight told the truth IVF was the next thing to do. I was afraid cause I knew I couldn’t afford it and I ask him to do another iui but after my hsg test it wasn’t best to do cause my one of my tube was blocked. Overall he did what he can an as cheaply possible first!
The clinic [Ohio Repro Med] strength is that they will tell you upfront about the financial part. Weakness is that when I did the iui I felt like a number . It was crowded some days kinda felt awkward they I need some privacy ... They [nursing staff] was fine. I leave them a voicemail and they call right away. They demonstrate how to use a syringe that was helpful
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
South Asian
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
9
8
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Steven was upfront about what we will be doing. After fail 3 iui he gave me an option to do surgery and it was the best decision ever made. Even after the follow up he straight told the truth IVF was the next thing to do. I was afraid cause I knew I couldn’t afford it and I ask him to do another iui but after my hsg test it wasn’t best to do cause my one of my tube was blocked. Overall he did what he can an as cheaply possible first!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions an other treatments
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
I felt like a human cause we wanted to do surgery after unsuccessful iui
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I did 3 cycle of clomid alone. Then I did another 3 cycle of clomid with injectable and iui nothing happen.Then we move on to do laparoscopy finally know why my right tubes was blocked. After a couple month later we did Hsg and it is my right tube
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They was fine. I leave them a voicemail and they call right away. They demonstrate how to use a syringe that was helpful
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic strength is that they will tell you upfront about the financial part. Weakness is that when I did the iui I felt like a number . It was crowded some days kinda felt awkward they I need some privacy
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
I think overall I spend $7000 my insurance discount a lot for that laparoscopy
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0
0
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IVF, 2 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
0
0
The first protocol [with Dr. Steven Williams] was the luteal lupron protocol, which only yielded one embryo. The second protocol was the microdose and it only yielded 2 embryos. He tried the microdose because the first protocol was not successful...He gave me the same speech during both miscarriages and didn't remember or have on file my precious miscarriage...Both cycles I went through with him he had the same lines to tell and the same reasons behind everything. He forgot he had talked to me about things previously and didn't remember my previous cycle with him. My last appointment he was going off someone else's chart.
The clinic [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] has it's own storage and freezing facility next door which is a bonus. It can get really busy in the mornings for bloodwork, but the clinic has it's own blood draw lab right in the building so you do not have to go to many different places...The nurses responded to messages quickly, but were not very caring...Several times I had to call in to get test results because they forgot to call. One of the appts I had with the Dr he was reading off a different patience notes and had my paperwork misplaced somewhere...It was around 8000 for the ivf cycle itself and around 2500 for the medications. The 2nd round insurance covered some. It was 1200 for ivf and 2000 for medications.
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF, 2 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
0
0
How was your experience with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Every time I saw him he repeated the same thing. Both cycles I went through with him he had the same lines to tell and the same reasons behind everything. He forgot he had talked to me about things previously and didn't remember my previous cycle with him. My last appointment he was going off someone else's chart.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Ask a lot of questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He gave me the same speech during both miscarriages and didn't remember or have on file my precious miscarriage.
Describe the protocols Steven Williams used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
The first protocol was the luteal lupron protocol, which only yielded one embryo. The second protocol was the microdose and it only yielded 2 embryos. He tried the microdose because the first protocol was not successful.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses responded to messages quickly, but were not very caring.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic has it's own storage and freezing facility next door which is a bonus. It can get really busy in the mornings for bloodwork, but the clinic has it's own blood draw lab right in the building so you do not have to go to many different places.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Steven Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
The first round was all out of pocket. It was around 8000 for the ivf cycle itself and around 2500 for the medications. The 2nd round insurance covered some. It was 1200 for ivf and 2000 for medications.
Describe Steven Williams's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
He wants a person to only put one embryo in no matter what.
What specific things went wrong at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to call with results
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
24
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
10
10
He [Dr. Schmidt] was absolutely the sweetest man and made every step of this process so easy. At our first visit we knew a diagnosis and next steps. He made me feel like he cared about our success and we weren't just another number through the door....We were started first on the lowest dose of femara and then trigger shot to induce ovulation. We had the same protocol for the third round but we added in the IUI
There were no weaknesses, they [Ohio Reproductive Medicine] were one of the easiest offices to deal with. Never came in contact with anyone rude and everyone was very sweet. They office was always clean and when private matters were being delt with, they had the appropriate spaces available.... We paid for the visits, ultrasounds, medications, and IUI. The IUI was a flat fee of $380. The trigger shot was $110 and the femara pills were $2.40
Age
24
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He was absolutely the sweetest man and made every step of this process so easy. At our first visit we knew a diagnosis and next steps. He made me feel like he cared about our success and we weren't just another number through the door.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
Ask all the questions! No question is dumb and he is willing to answer all of them and make you feel comfortable
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
They knew my name when I came in and knew exactly what I had been through. They knew I needed to spoken to softly
Describe the protocols Grant Schmidt used in your cycles at Ohio Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We were started first on the lowest dose of femara and then trigger shot to induce ovulation. We had the same protocol for the third round but we added in the IUI
Describe your experience with your nurse at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
They were so sweet and helped me with all of my questions within the same day that I called. They made me feel confident that I knew the treatment plan before I left the office.
Describe your experience with Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
There were no weaknesses, they were one of the easiest offices to deal with. Never came in contact with anyone rude and everyone was very sweet. They office was always clean and when private matters were being delt with, they had the appropriate spaces available.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
We paid for the visits, ultrasounds, medications, and IUI. The IUI was a flat fee of $380. The trigger shot was $110 and the femara pills were $2.40
Describe Grant Schmidt's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Ohio Reproductive Medicine.
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5
4
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
5
4
He [Dr. Schmidt] was kind but didn’t always seem to know my case specifically, or maybe didn’t remember. Didn’t see him very often for ultrasounds . Felt like he didn’t usually want to spend time answering questions....He is kind and initially makes you feel like he can help you . It just seems like he gives up on you fast and is in to the next one... It [Ohio Reproductive Med] is a very busy clinic and can make you feel like a heard of cattle
It [Ohio Reproductive Med] is a very busy clinic and can make you feel like a heard of cattle . The front desk always tells you you owe money but can’t tell you exactly what for which is frustrating....I have had prescriptions they said they called in not be there. I have showed up for IUI and they said I wasn’t scheduled. They didn’t end up fixing the IUI appointment but how stressful. I have called with pertinent questions and them not get back to me till it was too late. I have also had another doctor in the practice treat me very poorly
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
5
4
How was your experience with Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He was kind but didn’t always seem to know my case specifically, or maybe didn’t remember. Didn’t see him very often for ultrasounds . Felt like he didn’t usually want to spend time answering questions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Grant Schmidt at Ohio Reproductive Medicine?
He is kind and initially makes you feel like he can help you . It just seems like he gives up on you fast and is in to the next one