San Diego Fertility Center

Dr. Chuan acted as a compassionate listener. She effectively listed to my wife's needs, requests, fears, etc and responded with great empathy and willingness to support her in any way to maximize comfort while optimizing our fertility strategy...She quite effectively communicated all processes, options, and risks. She immediately gained our trust, and through the multi-month process, we felt we were in very good hands. We also felt as though we could speak to her at any time if/when we had any questions or concerns. On more than one occasion, we were able to schedule candid phone conversations, on the same day as our request.

[The nursing staff at San Diego Fertility Center was] Always warm, welcoming, and with a smile to do their best to bring comfort and ease to otherwise anxious moments...Their billing team worked diligently with my insurance plan, which was not an easy task. They showed perseverance to work with my plan to establish a pricing plan which we could adhere to...The receptionists were not only helpful, but such wonderfully compassionate people. On time. We actually looked forward to our visits. The staff made the process very easy for us, as all services needed were all under one roof. Beautiful setting. Good coffee.

How was your experience with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

Extraordinarily compassionate, and eager to listen to our unique circumstances and fertility strategy. She quite effectively communicated all processes, options, and risks. She immediately gained our trust, and through the multi-month process, we felt we were in very good hands. We also felt as though we could speak to her at any time if/when we had any questions or concerns. On more than one occasion, we were able to schedule candid phone conversations, on the same day as our request. Initiating these services, I expected our Dr to act in a one-dimensional role as a service provider. Our expectations were vastly exceeded as we not only found an excellent provider in Dr. Chuan, but also found an engaging partner and thoughtful teammate through the entire process.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

Start here.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at San Diego Fertility Center.

Always warm, welcoming, and with a smile to do their best to bring comfort and ease to otherwise anxious moments.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

The receptionists were not only helpful, but such wonderfully compassionate people. On time. We actually looked forward to our visits. The staff made the process very easy for us, as all services needed were all under one roof. Beautiful setting. Good coffee.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center.

Their billing team worked diligently with my insurance plan, which was not an easy task. They showed perseverance to work with my plan to establish a pricing plan which we could adhere to.

Describe Sandy Chuan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

We agreed that as we had a good number of embryo candidates to select from, and we only wanted 1 birth, that we would perform one transfer at a time. Coupled with relative motherly youth, we found success only after a couple attempts.

Doctor

Sandy Chuan

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2018 - 2019, Successful

Age 33 - 34

1 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Uterine Fibroids

Prefer not to answer

Income $100K - $199K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr. Park has the best bedside manner of any doctor I've ever met. She is so energetic, positive, and happy and she brings that into each appointment with her. Her energy always made us feel positive. After our first transfer failed, and we had our consultation she was truly in pain with us. She is compassionate and it shows...For my first transfer: I used birth control and estrace. After that failed, I did a natural cycle before the second transfer and I had twins. I was very resonsive to the medications and I had a thick lining both times. However, I did do a scratch biopsy prior to our second transfer. And we mimicked that for our transfer.

she [nurse at San Diego Fertility Center] was always very good at returning my emails promptly...Approximately $27, 000 for two embryo transfers, one egg retrieval, PGS testing, and endometrial scratch biopsy...Very nice office. Top quality staff. Clinic strengths: they have the best techniques and use up to date procedures. Weaknesses: I honestly have no complaints. This clinic is top of the line... For my first transfer: I used birth control and estrace. After that failed, I did a natural cycle before the second transfer and I had twins. I was very resonsive to the medications and I had a thick lining both times. However, I did do a scratch biopsy prior to our second transfer. And we mimicked that for our transfer.

How was your experience with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Trust her even when things don't go as planned.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Park has a great bedside manner and truly cares about her patients. I felt like she liked us and she was excited for our treatments. I saw a few other NP's while under their care and on of their bedside manner was terrible in comparison...with her I truly felt like a number and just another body she has to do a vaginal exam on. Dr. Park is truly heaven sent and we are privileged that she was our fertility Doctor because we now have our twins.

Describe the protocols Susanna Park used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

For the egg retrieval I used: gonal F 450 IU, Leuprolide, dilute hCG, ovidrel. For my first transfer: I used birth control and estrace. After that failed, I did a natural cycle before the second transfer and I had twins. I was very resonsive to the medications and I had a thick lining both times. However, I did do a scratch biopsy prior to our second transfer. And we mimicked that for our transfer.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: I don't remember her name)

I worked with Janet as the MA and she was always very good at returning my emails promptly. My primary nurse was also very responsive.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Very nice office. Top quality staff. Clinic strengths: they have the best techniques and use up to date procedures. Weaknesses: I honestly have no complaints. This clinic is top of the line and I can't submit this response unless it is 200 characters so I am typing more to make that requirement.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center.

Approximately $27, 000 for two embryo transfers, one egg retrieval, PGS testing, and endometrial scratch biopsy.

Describe Susanna Park's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

She did not have any strong preference from single vs multiple. She did educate on the risks of multiples but she was not concerned. We transferred two embryos with each transfer

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Susanna Park

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San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

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Review of

2018 - 2019, Successful

Age 36 - 37

2 IVF

Surrogacy

European

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr. Friedman from the start listened to all of my questions and answered them to the best of her ability. She made me feel like I was not alone. She explained everything to us and after the first failed cycle she adjusted everything in hope for a greater outcome....We visited this subject [Eset] and both agreed that single embryo transfer is the safest option for all parties involved and better chance of success with a full term baby.

The clinic [San Diego Fertility Ctr] was clean, the staff was professional and friendly. They were very helpful with any questions or concerns. They truly care about their patients. Both clinics I visited were warm and I was so comfortable every time I went in....The entire process was amazing, I had no idea what was involved and the entire team was amazing. Answered any questions I had with prompt responses. I don’t have a bad thing to say about them.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Even though you have a plan, be open to change as it never goes as expected.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

The entire process was amazing, I had no idea what was involved and the entire team was amazing. Answered any questions I had with prompt responses. I don’t have a bad thing to say about them.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Danielle Miller)

Danielle was amazing, she was so supportive and made me feel like no question was too dumb to ask. She went over everything in detail as I had asked. Being in the medical field I wanted to know everything. She even gave me her personal phone number if I had any questions after hours. She went above and beyond.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

The clinic was clean, the staff was professional and friendly. They were very helpful with any questions or concerns. They truly care about their patients. Both clinics I visited were warm and I was so comfortable every time I went in.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

The entire cost for 2 rounds of ivf and 2 retrieval’s was $39,000 not including meds. Medication was another $9,000

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

We visited this subject and both agreed that single embryo transfer is the safest option for all parties involved and better chance of success with a full term baby.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

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Adaptability

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San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2019, Unknown Success

Age 28

1 IVF

Donor Sperm

Tubal Blockage

Other

Income $50K - $99K

Sales Representative

Only Doc Seen

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

I was told because of blocked tubes it was best to go into IVF and skip IUI I started BC on day 4 of my cycle and then took 75 IUIs of menopour and 300 ius of follistim . ... From the moment I met her [Dr. Friedman] she has been very kind and welcoming. She also has good bedside manner And makes sure to awnser any questions we have and is through in explaining the IVF process . I am very pleased so far and would highly recommended her because of this

the gal who awnsers the phones is super friendly and remembers me when I walk into the clinic [San Diego Fertility Center]. All the other staff is just as friendly .The blood draw gala make everything quick and painless :) .on egg retrieval day every one was smiling and joking around which put me at ease . Even though it was early (7am ) everyone was on point and ready to go ... MJ is amazing she replies promptly to emails and calls and is such a delight to interact with

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

From the moment I met her she has been very kind and welcoming. She also has good bedside manner And makes sure to awnser any questions we have and is through in explaining the IVF process . I am very pleased so far and would highly recommended her because of this

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

No advice . She is wonderfuo

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

I first attended seminar with doctor Friedman and she very kindly awnsered all my questions with a good beside manner . Our interactions with her have been extremely pleasant

Describe the protocols Brooke Friedman used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I was told because of blocked tubes it was best to go into IVF and skip IUI I started BC on day 4 of my cycle and then took 75 IUIs of menopour and 300 ius of follistim . Had egg retrieval and had 14 eggs retrieved and 12 fertilized and now have 6 embryos for freezing

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: MJ)

MJ is amazing she replies promptly to emails and calls and is such a delight to interact with

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

the gal who awnsers the phones is super friendly and remembers me when I walk into the clinic . All the other staff is just as friendly .The blood draw gala make everything quick and painless :) .on egg retrieval day every one was smiling and joking around which put me at ease . Even though it was early (7am ) everyone was on point and ready to go

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at San Diego Fertility Center.

They were able to fit me on for monitoring based on my schedual

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

25k for gaurenteed sucess plan

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

She advised becuase of my age and chance of multiples 1 embryo was recommended for transfer because focous is to deliver healthy babies

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

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San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2019, Successful

Age 31

Endometriosis

Tubal Blockage

European

Income $100K - $199K

Consultant

1st of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr. Friedman answered all of my questions, took the time I needed, and was realistic about what my goals should be. She called my OBGYN to get all of the information she needed...She is very knowledgeable, kind, realistic, and has your best interest in mind. She was able to answer all of my questions, and walked me through every detail very thoroughly. She was also very positive and thoughtful, she helped me develop realistic goals and to have hope in the possibilities.

We weren’t notified by the clinic [San Diego Fertility Center] when our genetic tests returned, so I had to call and get access to them. Once I did call, they were very helpful...The nursing staff was very professional. Our labs went great, and they even took our picture without needing to rush. When I called in to ask questions, they were always available and knowledgeable...financial team was helpful, and the overall consultation. experience was great.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

She is very knowledgeable, kind, realistic, and has your best interest in mind. She was able to answer all of my questions, and walked me through every detail very thoroughly. She was also very positive and thoughtful, she helped me develop realistic goals and to have hope in the possibilities.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

I would suggest they come with a list of questions and not be afraid to advocate for themselves.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Friedman answered all of my questions, took the time I needed, and was realistic about what my goals should be. She called my OBGYN to get all of the information she needed.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at San Diego Fertility Center.

The nursing staff was very professional. Our labs went great, and they even took our picture without needing to rush. When I called in to ask questions, they were always available and knowledgeable.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

This is a top of the line clinic, it’s absolutely beautiful, clean, modern, etc. They are organized and friendly, and seem to be very on top of every aspect of the business. You’re treated kindly, financial team was helpful, and the overall consultation. experience was great.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

$15,740 for IVF without PGS testing and meds

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

She prefers single embryo transfer.

What specific things went wrong at San Diego Fertility Center?

Failed to call with results

Describe the specific things that went wrong at San Diego Fertility Center.

We weren’t notified by the clinic when our genetic tests returned, so I had to call and get access to them. Once I did call, they were very helpful.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

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San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2017 - 2019, Unknown Success

Age 37 - 39

4 IUI

2 IVF

1 Embryo Freezing

Donor Eggs

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Poor Egg Quality

European

Income $200K - $499K

Sales Representative

3rd of 3 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

She is kind and caring but also very knowledgeable and confident. When we had a cancelled cycle she took the time to call me on her day off to talk to me about next steps and moving forward. I always heard bad news from Dr Friedman directly which made it a little easier than hearing it from a nurse. ... I have already referred several people to her. ... Dr Friedman said she would transfer two embryos if we really wanted twins but prefers to transfer one at a time.

Clinic [San Diego Fertility Center] has great communication and a top notch lab. It’s clean and things are explained well throughout the process. You always know how your embryos are doing or how your donor’s cycle is going. They are well organized and efficient - open on the weekends for certain appointments which is convenient. ... The nursing staff is great and very good with communication. Sarah was my coordinator and she has been wonderful.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

I have already referred several people to her. She is kind and caring but also very knowledgeable and confident. When we had a cancelled cycle she took the time to call me on her day off to talk to me about next steps and moving forward. I always heard bad news from Dr Friedman directly which made it a little easier than hearing it from a nurse.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Discuss all of your options and the realistic success chances for each one. They have a great donor program that might be an option.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr Friedman is very caring and wants the best for your family. On my first visit she told me she would do whatever it took to help us grow our family. She is a wonderful doctor.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Sarah York)

The nursing staff is great and very good with communication. Sarah was my coordinator and she has been wonderful.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Clinic has great communication and a top notch lab. It’s clean and things are explained well throughout the process. You always know how your embryos are doing or how your donor’s cycle is going. They are well organized and efficient - open on the weekends for certain appointments which is convenient.

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

Dr Friedman said she would transfer two embryos if we really wanted twins but prefers to transfer one at a time.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2019, Unknown Success

Age 39

4 IVF

Donor Eggs

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Poor Egg Quality

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Unexplained

Middle Eastern

Income $200K - $499K

Writer

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

I’ve already recommended her [Dr. Friedman] to a good friend, who is also seeing her now. I think that’s the best sign of whether or not a physician is good - if you tell your friends about them. Dr. Friedman seemed more available than the other doctors at this clinic, which was important to us. ... She has a lovely bedside manner and we felt like she really listened to us and our concerns.

Monitoring appointments [San Diego Fertility Center] are in the morning which made it easy to schedule with work. ... The downside of this clinic is that they are SO busy. That’s also the upside though, you know they’re good at what they do and that’s why they’re busy. The girls at the front desk are so lovely and the nurses are great. You can’t really go wrong here. ... I have an allergy to one of the medications and one of the nurses forgot when calling in a prescription. It wasn’t a big deal and was easily rectified.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

I’ve already recommended her to a good friend, who is also seeing her now. I think that’s the best sign of whether or not a physician is good - if you tell your friends about them. Dr. Friedman seemed more available than the other doctors at this clinic, which was important to us.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

You’re in great hands!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

She has a lovely bedside manner and we felt like she really listened to us and our concerns.

Describe the protocols Brooke Friedman used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

We have done so many cycles - I can’t recall the specifics anymore.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

The downside of this clinic is that they are SO busy. That’s also the upside though, you know they’re good at what they do and that’s why they’re busy. The girls at the front desk are so lovely and the nurses are great. You can’t really go wrong here.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at San Diego Fertility Center.

Monitoring appointments are in the morning which made it easy to schedule with work.

What specific things went wrong at San Diego Fertility Center?

Failed to consider drug intolerance

Describe the specific things that went wrong at San Diego Fertility Center.

I have an allergy to one of the medications and one of the nurses forgot when calling in a prescription. It wasn’t a big deal and was easily rectified.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2019, Successful

Age 34

1 IVF

Unexplained

European

Latinx

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Before our first meeting, Dr. Chuan read through my entire medical file but before she provided any insights or thoughts, she had my husband and I both provide individual summaries about our multi-year journey to getting pregnant and the interventions and hurdles we can encountered. Immediately after, she provided ideas and thoughts that were tied directly back to not only the information she read but also the information we volunteered. This is important because every appointment I saw her for after that point, she always referred to specific information either from my file or from what we shared. I never felt like a number because she always tapped into the parts of me that were personal and human through the entire experience.

My treatment team [at San Diego Fertility Center] consisted of Monica and Jenn in the SDFC Temecula office. Jenn was my nurse and Monica was my Nurse Practitioner. I could not have made it through my fertility journey without them. They both were honest women that showed compassion while being direct...we did not qualify for the success guarantee package...when you are a patient and on a treatment plan, they will do EVERYTHING to accommodate you and your schedule within the constraints of their time windows for specific appointments. BEFORE you become a patient though, it can feel a little cold or business-like. What I mean by that is, as a new patient reaching out to a fertility team/office, I felt like my emotions were high and the most important thing was getting an appointment as soon as possible. When I called, it felt like I was just any other human calling and that they would fit me in when it was convenient. As soon as I became a patient and

How was your experience with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Chuan is an incredible doctor that can present information to you that is honest and accurate but also kind at the same time. With fertility, sometimes it can feel really harsh hearing the cards you're dealt and I think Dr. Chuan walked the line of being upfront and honest with you but also knowing how to wrap the details with compassion and kindness. One thing I didn't realize going into it was that I would not see Dr. Chuan for every appointment. That didn't end up being a big deal for me since her staff was incredible and supportive BUT I know for some families, that is important and I think it should be shared if that is a concern for you as a patient.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

I don't really have any. I don't think you need advice to see her. She was honest and factual with my husband and I and that was most important to me.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

Describe the protocols Sandy Chuan used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I don't remember the specifics BUT I do remember we skipped trying IUI with Dr. Chuan specifically. We had been working with a "natural" fertility specialist for the year leading up to deciding to go to Dr. Chuan. I had done exploratory surgeries and medications with the prior doctor that Dr. Chuan explained basically acted like IUI treatments even though they hadn't been presented that way. For that reason, Dr. Chuan recommended jumping into IVF because we had been unsuccessful thus far with the other interventions and essentially had unexplained infertility. I am dumbing this down a lot but we jumped in fast and I appreciated that because we had been trying for multiple years before that point and I was ready for answers and actions and that is what Dr. Chuan provided.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Monica)

My treatment team consisted of Monica and Jenn in the SDFC Temecula office. Jenn was my nurse and Monica was my Nurse Practitioner. I could not have made it through my fertility journey without them. They both were honest women that showed compassion while being direct. There are so many emotions when you are going through fertility and I can say having a staff that was consistently honest with me about my treatment and/or current state helped me keep my head straight and my feet on the ground and not let my imagination get the best of me. They were always available to answer questions or be the emotional support I needed when struggling through this journey. I cannot emphasize enough how important these two women were to my experience and success with this journey.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

This clinic's (Temecula - SDFC) strength is that when you are a patient and on a treatment plan, they will do EVERYTHING to accommodate you and your schedule within the constraints of their time windows for specific appointments. BEFORE you become a patient though, it can feel a little cold or business-like. What I mean by that is, as a new patient reaching out to a fertility team/office, I felt like my emotions were high and the most important thing was getting an appointment as soon as possible. When I called, it felt like I was just any other human calling and that they would fit me in when it was convenient. As soon as I became a patient and was developing relationships with the staff, it was literally like their arms opened up to me and I felt like I was taken care of constantly.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center.

I don't remember the exact dollar amounts but we did not qualify for the success guarantee package which means that you pay a one time price for treatments (medication is never included in the cost-you pay that on your own) that I think was around $25k and you can have as many transfers as it takes to get a successful pregnancy. We ended up having to do a pay as we go program where we paid $15k which included a retrieval and transfer but since out first transfer didn't take we had to pay for a second one which I think was around $5k. Medications were probably between $6k-10k total for the retrieval and two transfers.

Describe Sandy Chuan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

Dr. Chuan recommended single embryo transfer for us because of the rate of success and the fact that it is typically safer for both mom and baby. We had really wanted to do a multiple embryo transfer but we are not fertility specialists and are not well read on how the technology has changed. When she explained how much everything has improved and how much higher the chances are for implantation with a single embryo transfer, we followed her lead and guidance because we trusted her and it logically made sense.

Doctor

Sandy Chuan

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

Temecula

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2016 - 2019, Successful

Age 21 - 24

IVF

Male Factor

European

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

She [Dr. Sandy Chaun] always remembered our story, our names, and was incredibly comforting and empathetic after our first IVF baby was stillborn. She always had hope for us...We loved every chance we got to see and interact with Dr. Chuan. She was so empathetic, comforting, and calm with myself and my husband regarding our diagnosis and treatment (including the loss of our first daughter when she was stillborn). I loved her informative and truthful but compassionate manner. I highly recommend her & the entire clinic whenever anyone asks!

I loved my entire experience at SDFC. They are great at being open and honest, great communicators, compassionate, and helpful along a tough journey for any hopeful parents-to-be. I think they are wonderful in every area I came accross - from in office appts to surgery center...Jenn [nurse] was just as incredible as Dr. Chuan and always made me feel important and cared for. I would be so sad when she wasn't in office!

How was your experience with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

We loved every chance we got to see and interact with Dr. Chuan. She was so empathetic, comforting, and calm with myself and my husband regarding our diagnosis and treatment (including the loss of our first daughter when she was stillborn). I loved her informative and truthful but compassionate manner. I highly recommend her & the entire clinic whenever anyone asks!

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

To be understanding that she has a lot of patients who need her time, but that her assistant and office are wonderful as she is.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

She always remembered our story, our names, and was incredibly comforting and empathetic after our first IVF baby was stillborn. She always had hope for us.

Describe the protocols Sandy Chuan used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

We had 4 embryo transfers and out of all 4, three resulted in a pregnancy.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Jenn Hoffman)

Jenn was just as incredible as Dr. Chuan and always made me feel important and cared for. I would be so sad when she wasn't in office!

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center.

I believe my cost for a "success guarantee" cycle was $17,000.

Doctor

Sandy Chuan

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

Temecula

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2018 - 2019, Successful

Age 40 - 41

1 IVF

Donor Eggs

PCOS

Poor Egg Quality

European

Income $100K - $199K

Business Executive

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Don’t be afraid to ask awkward questions. Dr friedman is open and honest and will answer your even craziest questions about any process...Egg retrieval with my eggs led to two embryos that were genetically screened and found nor viable. We switched to donor eggs and were successful with the second implanted embryo...Always felt that I was in the best care...is sympathetic and caring while explaining procedures, expectations and answering questions clearly and concisely...She is not only a great consultant when meeting in her office, she has a great bedside manner and excellent surgical skills.

Egg retrieval with my eggs led to two embryos that were genetically screened and found nor viable [at San Diego Fertility Center]. We switched to donor eggs and were successful with the second implanted embryo...I have bad veins so each visit they’d have to get blood from my hands... they [nurses] were excellent. Ultrasounds and other procedures were handled timely and efficiently and pain free...Organized and easy to get appointments around my work schedule. My questions in person or by email were answered quickly. I liked the settings of the facility as I always felt I was cared for with privacy and compassion. Nothing to recommend to improve.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr friedman is a fantastic doctor. I felt in good hands with all 3 procedures, the last leading to a successful live birth. She is not only a great consultant when meeting in her office, she has a great bedside manner and excellent surgical skills.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Don’t be afraid to ask awkward questions. Dr friedman is open and honest and will answer your even craziest questions about any process

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr friedman is sympathetic and caring while explaining procedures, expectations and answering questions clearly and concisely.

Describe the protocols Brooke Friedman used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

Egg retrieval with my eggs led to two embryos that were genetically screened and found nor viable. We switched to donor eggs and were successful with the second implanted embryo.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center.

I have bad veins so each visit they’d have to get blood from my hands... they were excellent. Ultrasounds and other procedures were handled timely and efficiently and pain free.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Organized and easy to get appointments around my work schedule. My questions in person or by email were answered quickly. I liked the settings of the facility as I always felt I was cared for with privacy and compassion. Nothing to recommend to improve.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

$40,009

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

Always felt that I was in the best care

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2019, Successful

Age 38

Donor Eggs

Surrogacy

European

Income $200K - $499K

Lawyer

Only Doc Seen

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr Park was extremely nice and kind. She answered all our questions in a timely manner and always made sure that we had a full understanding of the process we were involved in, in addition to any risks associated with having twins through a surrogate...Being a male intended parent, the procedure was limited, but she was extremely nice and clear when talking to and about our surrogate...

Everything was great [at San Diego Fertility Center]. Excellent contact with the staff. Very clear instructions. And outstanding results, since we had twins and still have more embryos in storage. The facility and equipment are top quality. A very impressive team...Ca. 45,000 USD...We wanted twins and therefore transferred two embryos. It worked on the first time...

How was your experience with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Trust her!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr Park was very kind and warm, in addition to being extremely clear as to what the surrogacy process involved. She also gave us all the information we needed in relation to risks associated with trying to have twins. One of the best doctors I have ever met!

Describe the protocols Susanna Park used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

Being a male intended parent, the procedure was limited, but she was extremely nice and clear when talking to and about our surrogate

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Everything was great. Excellent contact with the staff. Very clear instructions. And outstanding results, since we had twins and still have more embryos in storage. The facility and equipment are top quality. A very impressive team

Describe the costs associated with your care under Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center.

Ca. 45,000 USD

Describe Susanna Park's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

We wanted twins and therefore transferred two embryos. It worked on the first time

Doctor

Susanna Park

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

LGBTQ Care

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

LGBTQ Care

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2018, Successful

Age 30

1 IUI

1 IVF

Male Factor

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

European

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

While we didn’t see Dr. Friedman at every visit, I did feel that if I needed to talk to her she was easy to get in contact with. Ultimately after one unsuccessful IUI and one round of IVF we were able to have our wonderful daughter because of Dr. Friedman...We started out with an IUI because we suspected we were only dealing with male factor infertility (poor morphology, high DNA fragmentation). We also weren’t super comfortable immediately jumping into an IVF cycle, so Dr. Friedman felt an IUI or two was an appropriate first step. After 1 unsuccessful IUI (we used clomid I don’t remember if we used a trigger or not) we decided we were ready to pursue IVF. We did one round of IVF with ICSI. We also did TESE in hopes of getting around the high dna fragmentation issue. Because we had also had two naturally conceived miscarriages we opted to do PGS testing as well. From our IVF cycle we got 7 day 5-6 embryos and 2 were PGS normal. We transferred one in an FET cycle and delivered a healthy baby girl.

I was not assigned a specific nurse [at SDFC], though you get to know everyone pretty well when you’re in for monitoring nearly every day during an IVF cycle. If you find a favorite nurse, you can request to see them at each appointment. Everyone explained what was going on at each appointment and seemed to be on the same page based on my chart...We paid a flat fee for the IVF cycle and one FET cycle. The finance department was very clear and itemized what the associated costs were. Our IUI cycle was paid for by insurance. All monitoring was paid for by insurance. Medication cost was not included in the pricing for the IVF cycle.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Working with Dr. Friedman was great. I felt she listened to our concerns and responded appropriately. She was willing to hear our preferences and give her honest feedback as to what she thought would work best for us. We had a couple of set backs in our time At SDFC (failed IUI, cancelled FET cycle) and it was easy to make follow up appointments with Dr. Friedman to talk about next steps. While we didn’t see Dr. Friedman at every visit, I did feel that if I needed to talk to her she was easy to get in contact with. Ultimately after one unsuccessful IUI and one round of IVF we were able to have our wonderful daughter because of Dr. Friedman.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Advocate for yourself!!! SDFC is a large clinic. Dr. Friedman was always available when I needed to see her, but I also felt it was on me to follow up after each procedure to set up next steps. Do your research, ask questions and reach out when you need answers.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

In working with Dr. Friedman I felt like she took in all of the information available and tailored a plan for my husband and me to have the greatest chance of success. Throughout our treatment at SDFC I felt both Dr. Friedman and all of the staff were very warm and welcoming. From the finance team to the front desk staff to the nurses and PAs, everyone was incredibly helpful and treated us kindly.

Describe the protocols Brooke Friedman used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

We started out with an IUI because we suspected we were only dealing with male factor infertility (poor morphology, high DNA fragmentation). We also weren’t super comfortable immediately jumping into an IVF cycle, so Dr. Friedman felt an IUI or two was an appropriate first step. After 1 unsuccessful IUI (we used clomid I don’t remember if we used a trigger or not) we decided we were ready to pursue IVF. We did one round of IVF with ICSI. We also did TESE in hopes of getting around the high dna fragmentation issue. Because we had also had two naturally conceived miscarriages we opted to do PGS testing as well. From our IVF cycle we got 7 day 5-6 embryos and 2 were PGS normal. We transferred one in an FET cycle and delivered a healthy baby girl.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: MJ )

MJ was my patient coordinator. She was great at getting back in touch with me via email or phone within the same business day. If she was out of the office (this happened a couple of times) another one of the patient coordinators would respond in her place. The nursing staff were all wonderful. I was not assigned a specific nurse, though you get to know everyone pretty well when you’re in for monitoring nearly every day during an IVF cycle. If you find a favorite nurse, you can request to see them at each appointment. Everyone explained what was going on at each appointment and seemed to be on the same page based on my chart.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Initially getting an appointment at SDFC was difficult, and I’m still not totally sure why. It took calling 3-4 times to get an appointment set up. Once I was in though getting appointments was easy. SDFC is a large clinic which is both a strength and weakness. They see a lot of patients and have a lot of experience and multiple well regarded physicians, which I see as a strength. However because they see so many patients much of the actual day to day during a cycle is managed by the nursing staff. I was fine with this, but could see how some patients might see this as a weakness. If you want to not “feel like a number” you have to advocate for yourself and directly ask for what you need.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

We paid a flat fee for the IVF cycle and one FET cycle. The finance department was very clear and itemized what the associated costs were. Our IUI cycle was paid for by insurance. All monitoring was paid for by insurance. Medication cost was not included in the pricing for the IVF cycle.

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

Dr. Friedman strongly suggested eSET which we agreed with. I was 30 at the time of embryo transfer and Dr. Friedman felt that transferring two embryos (PGS normal) would have an incredibly high chance of twins which would be harder on everyone. We completely agreed with her recommendation.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2014 - 2018, Unknown Success

Age 44 - 48

2 IVF

2 Egg Freezing (cancer)

Donor Eggs

Surrogacy

Cancer

Other

Black or African-American

Income $50K - $99K

2nd of 2 Docs

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Not sure

Review of

She [Dr. Susanna Park] listened to our story sympathetically and worked collaboratively with us about our treatment plan. She has continued to remain interested in our family and has always been warm and welcoming when we contact her. We have never felt like we were being a nuisance...a very open, warm and knowledgable Physician who has her patients best interest at heart. She has always been available to talk with us, even when she was on maternity leave.She even sourced some of our medication free of charge! When you speak with Susanna, it is like speaking with a friend, she never tries to lord her knowledge over you.

Very modern and friendly clinic [San Diego Fertility Center]. The rooms are roomy and private and you feel that you are their only patient. The location is also great. One can have an IVF vacation as there is lots to do and see...She [nurse] was always quick to give us any updates and responded very quickly to our emails. She was a bit officious but not overbearingly so...Although it is one of the higher priced clinics, we felt we had value for money. We also were gifted some of our medication by the clinic which brought the costs down

How was your experience with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Susanna is a very open, warm and knowledgable Physician who has her patients best interest at heart. She has always been available to talk with us, even when she was on maternity leave.She even sourced some of our medication free of charge! When you speak with Susanna, it is like speaking with a friend, she never tries to lord her knowledge over you.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Be open and honest with her. Let her know your worries and concerns, ask her to explain anything you don't understand as she will always give you a listening ear and take on board anything you suggest. She also will always break things down to a level that you can understand.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

She listened to our story sympathetically and worked collaboratively with us about our treatment plan. She has continued to remain interested in our family and has always been warm and welcoming when we contact her. We have never felt like we were being a nuisance.

Describe the protocols Susanna Park used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

in addition to the hormones, she added phospholipids, Endometrial scratch and implantation HCG. This got us pregnant first attempt with her

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center.

She was always quick to give us any updates and responded very quickly to our emails. She was a bit officious but not overbearingly so

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Very modern and friendly clinic. The rooms are roomy and private and you feel that you are their only patient. The location is also great. One can have an IVF vacation as there is lots to do and see. I cannot fault it.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at San Diego Fertility Center.

As we lived far away we had our USS done local to us

Describe the costs associated with your care under Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center.

Although it is one of the higher priced clinics, we felt we had value for money. We also were gifted some of our medication by the clinic which brought the costs down

Describe Susanna Park's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

She will discuss your options, the pros and cons and give you her preferred option to decide. She will leave you to make an informed choice.

Doctor

Susanna Park

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2016 - 2018, Unsuccessful

Age 42 - 44

2 IUI

1 IVF

Poor Egg Quality

European

Native American

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

Review of

Dr. Park has always been kind and positive during my appointments with her.... She made me comfortable about the entire process. I have been going to the clinic for over two years. My husband and I first started with IUIs. Those weren’t successful, but Dr. Park kept a positive attitude towards us going on with IVF with my own eggs (at age 43).... I was first on birth control and the on Menopur and Gonal F and Cetrotide. I got 13 eggs, 8 were mature and fertilized....

All of the staff members at San Diego Fertility are great. I have been working with Dr. Park off and on for a couple years. Even between treatments, I could email her nurse, Janette, and get an answer back within 24 hours....San Diego Fertility Center’s strengths: doctors work together every day to discuss patients’ protocols.... Weaknesses: not as affordable as other clinics. Website could use more information on it.

How was your experience with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Park is a positive person. She made me comfortable about the entire process. I have been going to the clinic for over two years. My husband and I first started with IUIs. Those weren’t successful, but Dr. Park kept a positive attitude towards us going on with IVF with my own eggs (at age 43).

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Keep in mind you won’t see her at every visit. However, the nurses are really nice.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Park has always been kind and positive during my appointments with her. After deciding that my husband and I were going to try IVF, I called several other clinics. Dr. Park was the most positive of the doctors I spoke with.

Describe the protocols Susanna Park used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

For IUIs, I used Femara and a trigger shot. One IUI was canceled due to ovulating to soon while on Femara, and I did get pregnant that cycle. Unfortunately, the pregnancy didn’t stick. My IvF experience, which was my last cycle, I was first on birth control and the on Menopur and Gonal F and Cetrotide. I got 13 eggs, 8 were mature and fertilized. None of them made it to Day 5.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center.

All of the staff members at San Diego Fertility are great. I have been working with Dr. Park off and on for a couple years. Even between treatments, I could email her nurse, Janette, and get an answer back within 24 hours. I feel the communication between nurses and me, the patient, has been excellent. Another plus is that many of the nurses and the coordinators have been here for years. The staff seems very happy working for this clinic.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

San Diego Fertility Center’s strengths: doctors work together every day to discuss patients’ protocols. Nurses and coordinators know what they are doing and communicate well. They have a few clinics around San Diego County, making everything more accessible. The clinics have been moved/upgraded in the past year. You feel like you are getting what you paid for. Staff seem happy to work there. Open to doing IVF patients at an older age. Weaknesses: not as affordable as other clinics. Website could use more information on it. If you want a boutique clinic, this one isn’t for you.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center.

San Diego Fertility Center gives you all the costs up front. Each IUI was $700, plus meds. For my IVF, I did the Success Guarantee Program. I had to qualify for it. It is $22,000 for egg Retrieval’s and any FETs after from the frozen embryos from that cycle. Being over 40, when it failed, I get 60% of that money back. I paid about $6,000 for my IVF meds. A cycle of IVF is about $12,000.

Describe Susanna Park's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

Dr. Park seems flexible with using 1, 2, or possibly 3.

Doctor

Susanna Park

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Mission Valley

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Said Daneshmand San Diego Fertility Center

2017 - 2018, Successful

Age 33 - 34

IVF

Donor Eggs

Donor Sperm

Other

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Get to know [Dr. Said Daneshmand's] assistant - she's the key to his calendar!...I was a surrogate under his care and he made me feel just as important as the intended parent and the embryos...very simple and effective protocol. Also, during transfer he had a great strategy for the procedure and made sure the location was just right. We transferred two embyros and I was pregnant with a singleton the first IVF cycle, having a beautiful baby boy in October of that same year.

Michelle [nurse at San Diego Fertility Center] was always reachable and treated me well! We connected on a personal level and she always knew my name when I walked in. I felt like she was truly invested in my process and seeing me through the entire way...Driving to San Diego was tough, but luckily I was able to go to a satellite clinic in Temecula which cut my driving time down by half. They all took the time to get to know me and all staff, from the front desk, to the phlebotomist to the nurse and doctor, were all fantastic.

How was your experience with Said Daneshmand at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Daneshmand has found his calling and true passion in life. I was a surrogate under his care and he made me feel just as important as the intended parent and the embryos. He's a personable guy that makes you feel very important and at ease. Whenever I had a question he was only a phone call away and the day of the transfer I felt so comfortable in his care. He explained the procedure from start to finish before we even started. The intended parent had so many questions and he took the time to answer each and every one, as if he had all the time in the world.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Said Daneshmand at San Diego Fertility Center?

Get to know his assistant - she's the key to his calendar! :)

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Said Daneshmand at San Diego Fertility Center?

While I only met Dr. Daneshmand for the FET, he was personable and available by phone whenever I needed him. He walked me through several potential miscarriage scares and always put me at ease during the process.

Describe the protocols Said Daneshmand used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

Estradiol tablets and Progesterone in Fish Oil - very simple and effective protocol. Also, during transfer he had a great strategy for the procedure and made sure the location was just right. We transferred two embyros and I was pregnant with a singleton the first IVF cycle, having a beautiful baby boy in October of that same year.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Michelle Walsh)

Michelle was always reachable and treated me well! We connected on a personal level and she always knew my name when I walked in. I felt like she was truly invested in my process and seeing me through the entire way.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Driving to San Diego was tough, but luckily I was able to go to a satellite clinic in Temecula which cut my driving time down by half. They all took the time to get to know me and all staff, from the front desk, to the phlebotomist to the nurse and doctor, were all fantastic.

Describe Said Daneshmand's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

He recommended 2-embryos be transferred with a 70% success rate that one would take (which is exactly what happened).

Doctor

Said Daneshmand

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

Temecula

Operations

Scheduling

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Said Daneshmand San Diego Fertility Center

2017 - 2018, Unknown Success

Age 37 - 38

4 IUI

2 IVF

Donor Eggs

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Unexplained

European

Income $200K - $499K

Sales Representative

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Dr Friedman is the best. She is committed to helping patients build their families, she is open to new suggestions and ideas if you have them from your own research. She is extremely supportive and knowledgeable and we felt confident in her ability to advise us.... Dr Friedman was always open to discussing options that I had read about and was able to definitively give her opinions on the best course of action for me. Dr Friedman was also available to communicate with by email so if I had any questions I could ask her directly at any time.

This clinic is wonderful. I went through multiple rounds of IVF with my own eggs and now am moving to a donor- when I first moved to a donor I researched all of the clinics in the Us that had an in house donor program and SDFC is by far the best. This is a clean, friendly, high end clinic that treats you like an individual and a priority. I recommend this clinic to people whenever possible.... Each cycle is about $13k plus medications- my meds were over $10K per cycle.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

I feel like this is a repetitive question as I just wrote an answer to this question about Dr Friedman. Dr Friedman has been very supportive through all of my fertility treatments. I was her patient for IVF only and she always made my husband and myself very comfortable in her knowledge of what we were going through. One of the first things she told us was that she was there to help us build our family and that really put our minds at ease. Dr Friedman was always open to discussing options that I had read about and was able to definitively give her opinions on the best course of action for me. Dr Friedman was also available to communicate with by email so if I had any questions I could ask her directly at any time. I would trust Dr Friedman with my life and recommend to anyone looking for an amazing fertility doctor.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Don’t be afraid to ask all of your questions even ones that seem crazy or far out there! Dr Friedman was really patient answering questions about many different protocols I had read about and it made me feel confident in the protocol we ended up going with because I understood and wasn’t second guessing myself.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Describe the protocols Brooke Friedman used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

My first cycle started with BCP and went on to add Menopur, Gonal F and then Cetrotide. I had 7 eggs retrieved with 6 mature. One highly graded blast and it was abnormal. For my second cycle we intended to prep with Estrace but I ended up with large ovarian cysts. My second cycle also resulted in one abnormal embryo but less eggs. For this one I wish we had waited longer to make sure the cysts were not affecting the cycle at all.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: MJ )

Nursing staff was wondering. Always friendly and encouraging and professional.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

Each cycle is about $13k plus medications- my meds were over $10K per cycle.

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

My doctor will allow me to transfer 2 embryos if we want twins but we need to sign off that we understand the risks. Given her advice I think k we will only transfer one however for prospective parents that want twins. Dr Friedman will allow 2.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2017 - 2018, Unknown Success

Age 36 - 37

2 IVF

Poor Egg Quality

Tubal Blockage

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Dr. Friedman has a great bedside manner and is positive and encouraging without being overly optimistic. She will spend the time to answer all of your questions without making you feel like a number at the clinic and always remembered things about our past treatment even when significant time had passed. She is open to altering plans and treatments if things don't work the first time. She always responds to emails and calls with important news

SD Fertility is a well-oiled machine. They have a beautiful facility and many of the MAs and nurses have been there for a long time. I have always had a good experience with communication and visits. The front office staff, MAs, and ultrasound nurses are great.... She [Dr. Friedman] calls patients with good or bad news herself (not her nursing staff). She was warm and truly cares about her patients.... Costs are more expensive than other clinics.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Generally, I would do your research but trust her knowledge. After going through a couple years of IVF, I know a lot more now than I did when I first started. Be informed with any protocol and treatments that any doctor gives you so you know what questions to ask, but remember that they have had years of training and trust that they are doing what is in your best interest.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Friedman took the time to explain aspects of treatments with us, answered our questions without making us feel as though we shouldn't ask them, and always weighed pros and cons with us. She was quick to answer emails and when we had questions that were too long to be answered via email, was always willing to set up a phone appointment with us. She calls patients with good or bad news herself (not her nursing staff). She was warm and truly cares about her patients.

Describe the protocols Brooke Friedman used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

The first retrieval round was standard with 250 gonal f, 75 menopur, and centrotide with an HCG co-trigger, second round we changed the protocol due to egg quality and decreased the gonal f and added HGH for part of the cycle with a lupron trigger.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

Costs are more expensive than other clinics.

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

Dr. Friedman strongly prefers ESET for PGS tested embryos. She is open to transferring more, but prefers ESET. I don't know what she would recommend for non-PGS tested embryos.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2018, Successful

Age 28

IUI

1 IVF

Unexplained

European

Income $0 - $49K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr Chuan always made me feel like she had all the time in the world for me. She always knew the details of our case and had a warm bedside manner. ... Dr Chuan would always visit before and after any procedure. She would explain in detail before the procedure started and also go over the details and results afterwards. She always had a smile on her face and had compassion and understanding for ALL of my many questions!

This clinic [San Diego Fertility Center] is informative, understanding, detailed, clean and friendly. I have followed up since we have been released from them and they still remember me and take my calls and follow up on the baby. ... We did the success guarantee program which was $21,915.00. ... Jen was my primary nurse. ... She was always available by phone or email and I would always get a response before the end of the day.

How was your experience with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr Chuan would always visit before and after any procedure. She would explain in detail before the procedure started and also go over the details and results afterwards. She always had a smile on her face and had compassion and understanding for ALL of my many questions!

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

As with any doctor, have all of your questions and concerned prepared before an appointment as her time is valuable and you want to make sure she can address everything at your appointment with her.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr Chuan always made me feel like she had all the time in the world for me. She always knew the details of our case and had a warm bedside manner.

Describe the protocols Sandy Chuan used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

She chose the IVF for us as we had very fertile numbers. She chose and suggested that we just transfer 1 embryo as she felt transferring 2 could result in a higher risk pregnancy and since we had fertile numbers she thought there would be a good chance both would take. During injections for the egg retrieval, she put me on cetritide so that my body would not ovulate on its own.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Jennifer)

Jen was my primary nurse. She is always so helpful and informative. She always encouraged me and answered all of my questions. She was always available by phone or email and I would always get a response before the end of the day.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

This clinic is informative, understanding, detailed, clean and friendly. I have followed up since we have been released from them and they still remember me and take my calls and follow up on the baby. I feel like they were a huge part of our journey and I am so thankful for them!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Sandy Chuan at San Diego Fertility Center.

We did the success guarantee program which was $21,915.00. This program was also refundable by a percentage each cycle.

Describe Sandy Chuan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

We are glad that we listened to her suggestion to just transfer 1 embryo as it was a successful pregnancy and I wouldn't have wanted a higher risk pregnancy carrying multiples.

Doctor

Sandy Chuan

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

Temecula

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2018, Successful

Age 28

Anovulation

PCOS

Tubal Blockage

European

Latinx

Native American

Income $100K - $199K

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

We had our first meeting and we just talked for an hour, she [Dr. Friedman] was so sweet + let us cry while we told her about how hard infertility + miscarrying had been. ... She is warm + kind but knows her stuff. Is a great listener + great communicator. ... I needed to get the Fallopian tube blockage test, go on bc to start a period, take lupromen, get ultrasounds, ovidrel shot and then timed intercourse.

The front desk people [San Diego Fertility Center] could have been a little more warm and inviting. The clinic was very nice + clean. Great decor and always got into appts quickly. ... MJ [nurse]was so good at her job. Had all the paperwork lined up. Calls + emails were answered promptly. I received a lot of info the first appt and was confused and she didn’t mind going over it all again the next day on the phone with me. Very sweet.

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

She was honestly a dream. I was so nervous fertility clinics just wanted to take my money, but she said she could have me pregnant in 4 months, and it was almost to the day that she said that we had our 4 week ultra sound with her... the front desk asked if we minded if our appt would be pushed back a bit because dr Friedman really wanted to do the ultrasound. So sweet.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Don’t hold back, tell her everything. She is warm + kind but knows her stuff. Is a great listener + great communicator.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

We had our first meeting and we just talked for an hour, she was so sweet + let us cry while we told her about how hard infertility + miscarrying had been. Her nurse, MJ, gave us her cell phone number in case we needed to ask questions when they were closed. Unreal!

Describe the protocols Brooke Friedman used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

I needed to get the Fallopian tube blockage test, go on bc to start a period, take lupromen, get ultrasounds, ovidrel shot and then timed intercourse.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Yes! MJ was so amazing )

MJ was so good at her job. Had all the paperwork lined up. Calls + emails were answered promptly. I received a lot of info the first appt and was confused and she didn’t mind going over it all again the next day on the phone with me. Very sweet.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

There was assigned parking spots for the clinic and jolly ranchers which was a plus. The front desk people could have been a little more warm and inviting. The clinic was very nice + clean. Great decor and always got into appts quickly.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center.

I got a referral for the fallopian blockage test, I don’t remember the price. But the sperm sample was $125. And then we spend $400 for the ultrasounds before the ovidrel shot.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2017 - 2018, Successful

Age 37 - 38

4 IUI

Donor Sperm

European

Middle Eastern

Income $200K - $499K

Business Executive

Only Doc Seen

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Dr. Susanna Park is an extraordinary example of someone who is an expert in their field, but also always shows compassion and understanding.... After going through basic blood testing and an HSG. Dr. Park met with me again to go over my results. Based on my overall age Dr. Park recommended Femara and Clomid on each cycle and suggested we start with 3 cycles of IUI to begin with and then reassess.

This clinic [SD Fertility Center] goes out of it's way to make sure they can find a timeslot that works with your schedule and is always ready with a friendly face to answer any questions you may have. The strengths of this clinic are it's strong staff of doctors and nurses and clinic coordinators.... The staff at the Mission Valley office was always very pleasant and willing to step in and help no matter the situation. They were reliable and always available for additional questions.

How was your experience with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Susanna Park is an extraordinary example of someone who is an expert in their field, but also always shows compassion and understanding. As a patient at the Mission Valley clinic you always have access to top care and unlimited access to Dr. Park if you should have any additional follow up questions about next steps or any concerns.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Park is an excellent listener and is never in a rush, make sure you come prepared with questions and she will stay with you until every last question is answered.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

The staff at the Mission Valley office was always very pleasant and willing to step in and help no matter the situation. They were reliable and always available for additional questions.

Describe the protocols Susanna Park used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

After going through basic blood testing and an HSG. Dr. Park met with me again to go over my results. Based on my overall age Dr. Park recommended Femara and Clomid on each cycle and suggested we start with 3 cycles of IUI to begin with and then reassess.

Describe your experience with your nurse at San Diego Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Janette Renteria)

Janette is an excellent addition to the team. She was always quick to provide a phone call back or a simple answer over email. She made sure I was well coordinated every step of the way.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

This clinic goes out of it's way to make sure they can find a timeslot that works with your schedule and is always ready with a friendly face to answer any questions you may have. The strengths of this clinic are it's strong staff of doctors and nurses and clinic coordinators.

Doctor

Susanna Park

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Compassion

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Mission Valley

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Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

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Michael Kettel San Diego Fertility Center

2018, Unknown Success

Age 33

3 IUI

2 IVF

Anovulation

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

1st of 2 Docs

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Dr Kettel took the time to review my case and clearly considered my specific situation when giving his recommendations.... He gave me a thorough exam and consultation for our subsequent FET cycle, and was very amenable to working with my old clinic where my remaining embryos are located. I have only been there twice (once to see Dr Kettel and once for an SHG, which a tech did), but the clinic is really on the ball and great with communication.

Everyone at SDFC has been great!... The clinic is clean and beautiful, the staff are friendly, and their communication is great. They have gotten me into appointments really quickly and respond to emails and phone calls right away. I have not had any issues with anyone at this clinic so far.... [Cost Of Treatment] I have only had two appointments - the appointment with Dr Kettel was a $50 copay, and my SHG was around $300.

How was your experience with Michael Kettel at San Diego Fertility Center?

I came to SDFC as a new patient after having my first IVF baby at another clinic across the country and then moving to San Diego. My former RE recommended Dr Kettel, and I have been pleased with him and SDFC so far. He gave me a thorough exam and consultation for our subsequent FET cycle, and was very amenable to working with my old clinic where my remaining embryos are located. I have only been there twice (once to see Dr Kettel and once for an SHG, which a tech did), but the clinic is really on the ball and great with communication.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Kettel at San Diego Fertility Center?

Have a list of questions ready to ask him.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Kettel at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr Kettel took the time to review my case and clearly considered my specific situation when giving his recommendations.

Describe the protocols Michael Kettel used in your cycles at San Diego Fertility Center and their degree of success.

We have not done a cycle yet, but he agreed to do whatever my former clinic wants, which is estrogen patches and crinone gel for a FET cycle.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at San Diego Fertility Center.

Everyone at SDFC has been great!

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

The clinic is clean and beautiful, the staff are friendly, and their communication is great. They have gotten me into appointments really quickly and respond to emails and phone calls right away. I have not had any issues with anyone at this clinic so far.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Kettel at San Diego Fertility Center.

I have only had two appointments - the appointment with Dr Kettel was a $50 copay, and my SHG was around $300.

Describe Michael Kettel's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

We would only ever do eSET with our PGS tested embryos, so I did not have this discussion with Dr Kettel.

Doctor

Michael Kettel

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Michael Kettel San Diego Fertility Center

2017 - 2018, Successful

Age 40 - 41

4 IUI

1 IVF

Donor Sperm

PCOS

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $50K - $99K

Professor

Only Doc Seen

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

I was treated as an individual and was included in the decision making process of my treatment. Dr Friedman treated me with respect, always addressing my concerns and celebrating my victories with me as well...is extremely intelligent and compassionate. She is on top of the most recent research, which was important to me. She also treated me like an individual rather than using a cookie cutter approach to my care.

SDFC is full of compassionate and knowledgeable people, from the people who welcome you as you enter to the doctors. The clinic is available 7 days a week so that you do not have to manipulate your cycle any more than is necessary. I even had a monitoring appointment on a holiday. This was a much appreciated aspect of my care! The wonderful staff and practitioners are the clinic's greatest strength!...

How was your experience with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr Friedman is extremely intelligent and compassionate. She is on top of the most recent research, which was important to me. She also treated me like an individual rather than using a cookie cutter approach to my care.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

The fertility process is a real roller coaster, with many bumps. You have to have realistic expectations of yourself and everyone else. And be patient. The fertility journey unfolds over time.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brooke Friedman at San Diego Fertility Center?

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at San Diego Fertility Center.

The nursing staff was excellent! Everyone I worked with was knowledgeable, compassionate, and remembered me - which really makes a difference in how I experienced the process.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

Describe Brooke Friedman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at San Diego Fertility Center.

The doctor strongly encouraged me to use eSET rather than transferring multiple embryos. I probably could have pushed, but the scientific, medical, and personal reasons for eSET were very compelling, particularly since I had done genetic testing of my embryos.

Doctor

Brooke Friedman

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Del Mar Main

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2017 - 2018, Unsuccessful

Age 35 - 36

IUI

2 IVF

Poor Egg Quality

East Asian

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

Review of

The clinic [San Diego Fertility Center] is a bit smaller than their main office. This clinic is also less busy. I can usually get an appointment pretty easily. I usually don't have to wait more than 5 mins. The clinic is modern and inviting. The waiting area is large and spacious. ... The nursing staff were wonderful. They were very efficient. Everytime I had an appointment I was in and out within 30 mins.

How was your experience with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Dr. Susanna Park is a wonderful and sweet doctor. She is very attentive and compassionate throughout the process. She always made me feel welcomed and comfortable everytime I saw her. After the first unsuccessful egg retrieval she asked if we wanted to try again. Knowing that we tied IUI in the past, she wanted to make sure that we emotionally and physically wanted to try the egg retrieval process again. During the follow up after the second unsuccessful egg retrieval, she presented us with other options. The process is not easy emotionally and physically. But her thoughtfulness makes the process a lot smoother.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

Don't be afraid to ask questions.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susanna Park at San Diego Fertility Center?

She explained everything clearly, where you understand what's going to happen. She also took our feelings and emotions into account.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at San Diego Fertility Center.

The nursing staff were wonderful. They were very efficient. Everytime I had an appointment I was in and out within 30 mins.

Describe your experience with San Diego Fertility Center.

The clinic is a bit smaller than their main office. This clinic is also less busy. I can usually get an appointment pretty easily. I usually don't have to wait more than 5 mins. The clinic is modern and inviting. The waiting area is large and spacious.

Doctor

Susanna Park

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

San Diego Fertility Center

San Diego - Mission Valley

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

2018, Unsuccessful

Age 33

1 IUI

Unexplained

Latinx

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

Review of