Alexis Masbou
Kofinas Fertility Group
Available Lines of Communication
Doctor email
Nurse email
Nurse email
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Not available by personal cell phone
Medical SchoolStony Brook University
ResidencyWeill Cornell
FellowshipNew York University
Upper West Side
55 Central Park W
New York, NY 10023
(718) 701-6267
2 assessments
10
10
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Masbou is extremely attentive and caring in a way that I was not expecting. After our first failed IUI with her, she sent me a personal email to ask how I was doing and that she was so sorry about the failed cycle. Even at our initial consultation, her first question to me was nothing about our past infertility workups, she looked right at me and said, "first of all, how are you doing mentally and emotionally?"
IVF with PGS and one year of storage (without insurance coverage) was $22,500. They [Kofinas Fertility Group] were able to work it out with my insurance company to have the meds covered.... Lindsay and Christine are the best. In addition to emailing Dr. Masbou, I've also taken to emailing Lindsay when I have questions I know she can answer and she's been the absolute best.
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Dr. Masbou is extremely attentive and caring in a way that I was not expecting. After our first failed IUI with her, she sent me a personal email to ask how I was doing and that she was so sorry about the failed cycle. Even at our initial consultation, her first question to me was nothing about our past infertility workups, she looked right at me and said, "first of all, how are you doing mentally and emotionally?" She explains procedures before and during them and makes sure you know why she is recommending a line of treatment. We brings up options and let's you decide what you think is right for you and then is completely gungho behind whatever choice you make.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Don't be afraid to ask questions or email her directly - she responds so quickly! I was so nervous in the beginning to email her because I felt like I was annoying and should have asked all these things while I was at my appointment - but there's so much information and sometimes questions come up later. She never makes you feel like anything you ask is stupid or silly or annoying. She even emailed me once from her vacation because she knew I was antsy about results.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group?
With my first RE, I was most definitely a number. I needed to remind him of my history multiple times. It always felt like he forgot things he'd said to me or he was confusing me with another patient. I've never felt that way at Kofinas Fertility or with Dr. Masbou. She remembers everything, follows up on what's going on in our everyday life outside of fertility, and genuinely seems invested in us being successful.
Describe the protocols Alexis Masbou used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.
During IVF, we started with gonal-F and then swapped for menopur after a few days. Dr. Masbou didn't want to overstimulate me so we played it safe to start. We ended up with 22 eggs, 17 of which fertilized, 8 made it to freeze.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Lindsay and Christine are the best. In addition to emailing Dr. Masbou, I've also taken to emailing Lindsay when I have questions I know she can answer and she's been the absolute best. My husband refers to her as "Janet" (from the Good Place) as she always pops up to help you with whatever you need.
Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.
They're very thorough with testing and I remember feeling like they were overdoing the diagnostic testing in the beginning. Now, being further along in this journey, I'm glad that they're really trying to get to the root of our problems and not just lump us into the "unexplained" category forever. Sometimes it's frustrating because you want to be pregnant NOW and all these tests delay the process but they're truly trying to figure out exactly what they're dealing with to give you the best chance of success.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.
Very easy. You can make an appointment for a specific time or just show up at any point between 7 and 9am. Never waited more than a few minutes in their UWS Manhattan office.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group.
IVF with PGS and one year of storage (without insurance coverage) was $22,500. They were able to work it out with my insurance company to have the meds covered.
Describe Alexis Masbou's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.
1 PGS embryo transfers only.
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10
10
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IVF, 3 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
10
10
My experience as a patient [of Dr. Masbou] was extremely positive. She was able to explain each step of the multiple processes involved in an IVF Cycle. Her knowledge and expertise is evident, as she is able to explain treatment plans, treatments, and the rationale behind them. Dr. Masbou was able to help prepare me both mentally and physically for the demands and changes that would occur along with Egg Retrieval, Embryo Creation and Preservation, Frozen Embryo Transfer, and Early Pregnancy. She was extremely responsive in a prompt manner to the any questions, concerns, and nervousness that arose over the course of treatment. Her positive and optimistic attitude works wonders during an extremely stressful time and process. As a patient I was fortunate to have been under her care. It is evident she has a passion for her field and expertise and any patient is in the safest hands under her care.
Kofinas Fertility is an extremely well oiled machine. It has been around for quite some time...Although nothing is perfect, they have been nothing but perfect towards me. There is no stone left unturned from prognosis to treatment. They made one of the scariest and most helpless times of my husbands’ and my life so much less frightening and way more manageable...All of the nursing staff were amazing throughout the course of my treatment. Lindsay was extremely helpful with all questions, concerns, and vaccination tutorials. She also was prompt with relaying results.
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IVF, 3 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
10
10
How was your experience with Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Dr. Masbou is the embodiment of an exemplary doctor. My experience as a patient was extremely positive. She was able to explain each step of the multiple processes involved in an IVF Cycle. Her knowledge and expertise is evident, as she is able to explain treatment plans, treatments, and the rationale behind them. Dr. Masbou was able to help prepare me both mentally and physically for the demands and changes that would occur along with Egg Retrieval, Embryo Creation and Preservation, Frozen Embryo Transfer, and Early Pregnancy. She was extremely responsive in a prompt manner to the any questions, concerns, and nervousness that arose over the course of treatment. Her positive and optimistic attitude works wonders during an extremely stressful time and process. As a patient I was fortunate to have been under her care. It is evident she has a passion for her field and expertise and any patient is in the safest hands under her care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Trust her because she beyond knows what she is doing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Dr. Masbou embodies everything a doctor should be. She is caring, competent, beyond thorough, proactive, extremely knowledgable, informative, compassionate, and makes very scary situations extremely manageable.
Describe the protocols Alexis Masbou used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.
Egg Retrievals: Dr. Masbou used Estrogen Priming during my Ovarian Stimulation in hopes of achieving optimal results in embryos reaching the blastocyst stage. The more embryos you have the greater likelihood it will lead to a live birth.
Laparoscopy: Dr. Masbou diagnosed and advised removal of one of my Fallopian Tubes, which had hydrosalpinx, which can effect treatment success rates significantly.
Embryo Transfer: Dr. Masbou had me prepare for a Frozen Embryo Transfer using Lupron. This is effective in quieting your reproductive system down. She also helped me manage a blood clotting disorder using a blood thinner to prevent miscarriage.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Lindsay)
All of the nursing staff were amazing throughout the course of my treatment. Lindsay was extremely helpful with all questions, concerns, and vaccination tutorials. She also was prompt with relaying results.
Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.
Kofinas Fertility is an extremely well oiled machine. It has been around for quite some time, is staffed by the best and most efficient doctors in the city. When searching for a clinic and torn between two, when it came to Kofinas, the reoccurring quote I heard from multiple people in the Tri-State area was: “They get everybody pregnant.” Although nothing is perfect, they have been nothing but perfect towards me. There is no stone left unturned from
prognosis to treatment. They made one of the scariest and most helpless times of my husbands’ and my life so much less frightening and way more manageable.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Alexis Masbou at Kofinas Fertility Group.
Most of my care was covered under my insurance plan. Anything additional, such as PGS Testing were presented to us an in open-ended fashion, with costs, pros, and cons on the table in an honest manner.
Describe Alexis Masbou's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.
My doctor recommended a single embryo transfer due to age and other appropriate situational factors.
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