Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine

Since this is a small practice, you will get to know every single person by name. They will greet you with kindness each and every time. They will give you a hug when you need one and will be there right by your side the entire way. You will feel like a person that is part of a team where everyone is rooting for you.

I felt the utmost care and concern from the first time I met Dr. Sharara. He shared his plan with me, and we started our journey together.

Jo, my primary nurse was always on call for me. She helped me though every step, especially with the injectables. I went to her to show me everything on day 1 of my shots. I could call her anytime with questions. She even offered to do my shots for me if needed (since my husband was out of town for 2 1/2 months) during this whole process.

Dr. Sharara is brilliant, experienced, warm, kind, caring and gave me so much hope when I wasn't feeling so strong. I have never been treated better or have been in better hands from any doctor in my entire life.

Just 1?! If I had to pick, I would say that Dr. Sharara has the knowledge, experience and skills to give you control of your infertility situation and together, you will get through this.

From day 1, there was a plan in place. I went through several screenings, including detailed blood work and blood screeners, a HSG and a hysteroscopy. I found out I had hypothyroidism (which a began taking a prescription for) and a vitamin D deficiency. I also found out from the hysteroscopy that I had cysts along my uterine wall (that could have been caused from all the hormones I had taken for IUIs prior to finding Dr. Sharara). With those there, I wasn't getting pregnant. I underwent surgery soon after. All of this was done between the end of June 2018-July 2018 (quick!). My husband also went through a screening that not only analyzed the amount of sperm he produced, but also the functionality. This CAP test gave him a CAP score. We then had a percentage of us conceiving naturally (which was very low and most likely not going to happen). Being 37 years old, I felt I wasted enough time with other doctors and my husband and I, along with Dr. Sharara made the decision to go forward with IVF.

Since Virginia is not an IVF mandated state, IVF is not covered for any practice under insurance. The costs of my procedure included: medications anesthesia trial transfer egg retrieval ICSI egg transfer

I ended up with 1 healthy embryo after genetic screening so I did not have the option.

Virtually everything about the clinic was strong. Everything was well-organized, thorough, and personalized. If they were more receptive to grants and "compassionate" surrogates, that would be better, but overall, I'd definitely recommend Virginia Center.

He was thorough, enthusiastic, and responsive as my partner and I talked.

She was thorough, prompt, compassionate, knowledgeable, and funny in an appropriate way. She was down-to-earth and trustworthy.

He was thorough, specific, responsive, and positive when my husband and I met with him. I have full confidence in his medical abilities. When potential surrogate complications came up, and when we were applying for grants, his bedside became a bit curt/dismissive, as if he has plenty of people who will pay full prices for all aspects, so why should he deign to do anything differently / put forth extra effort / cater to those with financial hurdles? That said, during the traditional procedure process, he was excellent.

Go in for treatment already signed up with a surrogacy agency, and you'll have a great experience.

The treatment strategies and protocols he described were in line with the ones described to occur at other clinics. His rationales made sense, and I know he has gotten results.

The costs were in line with the other clinics in the area. The helpful aspect of Viriginia Center was they were able to itemize everything and provide a comprehensive total. Other clinics seemed to have asterisks everywhere, and it was hard to gauge a final number.

He prefers single embryo transfer, and his rationale / the nurse's explanation was convincing.

The clinic was clean and extremely organized. The wait time was surprisingly minimal- we were always seen right away! Even if we arrived a little bit early. The staff are all kind, and understood the need to sometimes make last minute appointments. Overall, a top notch clinic.

Him and his staff are so incredibly kind- they asked about me every single time I went in, and followed up with phone calls between some appointments too. I always felt comfortable and taken care of at his office.

My nurse, Jo, was absolutely wonderful. Caring, kind and compassionate- she was with me through every step of the way. I always felt like I could talk to her about anything, as emotional as I would get, and she always understood and listened. I am truly grateful that I had her by my side throughout this process.

Dr. Sharara is a truly amazing Doctor and person. My husband and I are so grateful to him- we went from having no hope, and thinking we would never be able to have kids, to being now on our way to be the parents of three! After a long road of miscarriages, problems and infertility- we finally found Dr. Sharara. From the first appointment he was finding solutions, and ready to get started-he understood what an emotional time it was for us, and made it known that he would not give up. I came out of every single appointment smiling, even the ones where he bore bad news, because there was never bad news without a new solution, and a new action. His knowledge and progressive ways are remarkable, and he is extremely thorough in every aspect of treatment, from diet and lifestyle to specific doses of medication, when many doctors are not. On a personal level, he is incredibly kind, attentive, and respectful. I was ushered into the appointment room as soon as I arrived to every single appointment, and greeted with kind words. With his support and the support of his wonderful staff, we had our first amazing miracle- our son. And again today, we are pregnant with twins!! I cannot thank them enough. I would recommend Dr. Sharara to anyone hoping to conceive, without a moment's hesitation. He is the best.

Trust his method, and listen to his advice about diet, it really helps.

I was definitely educated on the trade offs, and he was reluctant to transfer more then one. But at my insistence, we ended up transferring two.

Dr. Sharara and his team truly went above and beyond for us, and at 30 weeks pregnant with twins, we would recommend Dr. Sharara and the team at VCRM to anyone seeking answers to their infertility questions.

Dr. Sharara clearly cares about his patients, but his approach doesn’t include a lot of coddling; it simply isn’t his style. However, he has done well to employ a staff full of kind and empathetic women, who will hold your hand as frequently as you need it. Mary and Ashley, who manage reception, are an absolute joy. Jo, Jessica, and LJ, the nursing team, are all experienced and thoughtful. Jo, his head nurse, is particularly adept at making you feel like you are the only patient. She is exceptionally compassionate and served as a rock during an emotionally difficult time; a task she undoubtedly undertakes with other patients.

After several months with a well-known, and well-advertised regional fertility clinic my husband and I found ourselves increasingly frustrated with their lack of transparency, and their inability to provide real answers. Like everyone struggling to conceive, we wanted a baby, but we also wanted to understand the why and how behind our infertility. That’s when we went to see Dr. Sharara. It was by far the best decision we could have made. He provided comprehensive answers with respect to the causes of our infertility, in a no-nonsense and straightforward manner. In our first meeting he took the time to listen to our experiences, and understand why we were there. He reviewed our previous test results, and explained things our prior provider had never mentioned. He immediately put his finger on what he felt was the problem. He didn’t promise us miracles, but he did promise us a clear path forward, and alternative paths if need be. His cautiously optimistic style left us feeling confident that we were not being sold a bill of goods, and irrespective of the outcome, we were receiving the best care available. We knew then that we had found our doctor.

Reston is a bit of a hike, but the team there makes it well worth it. The office is comfortable, and appointments were always on time. We were prepared to do IVF, but Dr Sharara helped us conceive naturally.

Dr Sharara is warm, and explained everything to my husband and me in the level of detail we needed.

My nurse gave me her personal cell phone number to stay in contact with her if i had any issues at any time with our treatment protocol.

After 1 year of trying and 1 year at a local fertility factory, we found Dr Sharara. He addressed previously undiagnosed issues and although we were ready to start an IVF cycle, he helped us conceive naturally. We welcomed our daughter in October.

Run, do not walk to make an appointment. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Dr Sharara is amazing.

Because our previous practitioner had missed several things, Dr Sharara had to start from square one. He started us on the PCOS diet and supplements, as well as thyroid medication, with the goal of doing IVF. While monitoring ovulation to determine next steps, we conceived naturally within 2 months.

Dr Sharara accepted our insurance and helped us maximize our benefit. Additionally, we were able to use our FSA for many of the office visits and charges. Dr Sharara also was less expensive than another fertility factory in the area.

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Because it is a private practice, they are a bit moody or susceptible to the whims of emotion. There are also many high profile patients who visit the practice in fleets of fancy cars and armored vehicles. Be prepared

This is a private practice, so every patient is treated like a princess. All the way from walking through the front door to seeing the doctor to seeing the anesthesiologist to doing most of the procedures in house

The nurses were a bit slow to warm up but great once you get to know them. To this day, I still communicate with a nurse who shares my birthday and it is awesome !

Dr. Sharara was warm and approachable and at the same time a man on a mission. He was busy, but you knew that he was busy trying to make his patients happy. The entire team felt like a big family. I trusted him and have no regrets to this day.

Because he is a man on a mission, he moves swiftly. As a patient (and frequently an infertile one), you are stressed and emotional and wanting to go slowly through the steps. It helps to just ask him to slow down and talk you through it

While we had done natural cycle IVF, this was our one regular IVF with all of the drugs and procedures that you would expect. Dr. Sharara had exhausted every other option through thorough testing. It was as low stress as you'd hope and successful. While the patient always deserves credit for a positive attitude, he was an exceptional doctor

Not cheap!

VCRM is special in many ways, your treatment is personalized, Dr. Sharara is very meticulous, he checks everything. He founds some issues that previous doctors do not even consider looking at them. In addition, all VCRM personnel truly cared about me. All the nurses are great, specially Jo. She is amazing! The best nurse I've ever met. Jo even kept in contact with me during my pregnancy to see how I was doing.

Jo is amazing! Je truly cared about me while I being treated at VCRM and during my pregnancy. She checked many times how I was doing. Jo was also great explaining the protogols and in answering questions

He is very meticulous, checks for everything. He is always doing all the ultrasounds and procedures. He re-evaluates treatment if something does not work out. He has good bed side manner. I had a really good experience with him.

He is the best in the dc area. Don't wait to see him!

The process is grueling but Dr Sharara and Nurse Joanne Medina could not have made it anymore comfortable. Excellent communication, excellent beside manner, they made me feel like I was their one and only priority. I am forever grateful for thier professionalism and caring demeanor.

Jo Medina is a wise and insightful RN. She treated me and my specific anxieties with the IVF process as if I were her daughter. I'm forever grateful for her caring approach.

Dr Sharara is exceptional in his field, this is evident by the custom approach and program he has given me and each of the 9 people I have referred over the last 6 years to him, all of which have had successful IVF pregnancies. Dr Sharara is a perfect blend of intellect and honesty and compassionate medical care.

Be honest about your diet and lifestyle as he creates a custom approach to your specific needs and issues but he can only do this if you disclose everything fully.

Dr Sharara gets results. He is the best out there. He is not the best at explaining results or details of every visit. He may not have the warmest bedside manner, but at the end of the day he gets results and to me that is the most important thing.

Go to Dr. Sharara. You will have the best shot at a baby.

He encourages good nutrition, supplements to boost egg quality and then a personalized protocol.

Self pay $16,000 Medicine $6000 Tests $3000

Staff is extremely caring and efficient. 0 wait time. Most of the appointments will be done within 15mins. JO is an absolute sweetheart.. remembers details of each patient and cares like a mom. Thank You Dr. Sharara! I would definitely recommend VCRM to ladies struggling to conceive.

We came to Dr Sharara after few years of TTC naturally and visiting few other RE in the area. I am so glad I switched to VCRM and Dr Sharara came as a blessing to our lives! He is so punctual, organized, passionate and expert at his work. He is truly committed to each of his patients, very professional, he will never make you feel rushed. He perfectly diagnosed what the problem was and provided us with all possible options. He patiently and honestly answered all our questions.He guided us step by step through every process, carefully explaining the treatment plan. Following his suggestions with diet and lifestyle modifications, I got pregnant with my first IVF cycle! Staff is extremely caring and efficient. 0 wait time. Most of the appointments will be done within 15mins. JO is an absolute sweetheart.. remembers details of each patient and cares like a mom. Thank You Dr. Sharara! I would definitely recommend VCRM to ladies struggling to conceive.

We came to Dr Sharara after few years of TTC naturally and visiting few other RE in the area. I am so glad I switched to VCRM and Dr Sharara came as a blessing to our lives! He is so punctual, organized, passionate and expert at his work. He is truly committed to each of his patients, very professional, he will never make you feel rushed. He perfectly diagnosed what the problem was and provided us with all possible options. He patiently and honestly answered all our questions.He guided us step by step through every process, carefully explaining the treatment plan. Following his suggestions with diet and lifestyle modifications, I got pregnant with my first IVF cycle! Staff is extremely caring and efficient. 0 wait time. Most of the appointments will be done within 15mins. JO is an absolute sweetheart.. remembers details of each patient and cares like a mom. Thank You Dr. Sharara! I would definitely recommend VCRM to ladies struggling to conceive.

He is the best!