Dr. Rodriguez is knowledgeable and experienced. He has a great bedside manner and gets straight to the point...The one thing that makes me uncomfortable is his tendency to push PGS testing. Because of this, he is not very open to adjusting treatment for women who may do better with 3 day embryos...Despite having to deliver unfortunate news at times, Dr. Rodriguez was detailed, blunt, yet gentle.
[Texas Infertility & IVF] is efficient, flexible, and runs smoothly. The financial department doesn't provide exact costs, you have to ask directly for a breakdown of costs...During second cycle, nurse dis not fax prescriptions to pharmacy in a timely manner resulting in high level of stress during an already stressful situation...one thing that makes me uncomfortable is [doctor's] tendency to push PGS testing.
How was your experience with Alfred Rodriguez at Texas IVF?
Dr. Rodriguez is knowledgeable and experienced. He has a great bedside manner and gets straight to the point. Because of his background and demeanor, he is trustworthy. The one thing that makes me uncomfortable is his tendency to push PGS testing. Because of this, he is not very open to adjusting treatment for women who may do better with 3 day embryos.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Alfred Rodriguez at Texas IVF?
I would advise prospective patients to research and advocate for themselves. To understand that fertility treatments often have a "trial and error" approach. Also, that once your doctor has prescribed a protocol, follow the protocol.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Alfred Rodriguez at Texas IVF?
I felt like a human because Dr. Rodriguez and all staff seem genuinely caring. Despite having to deliver unfortunate news at times, Dr. Rodriguez was detailed, blunt, yet gentle.
Describe the protocols Alfred Rodriguez used in your cycles at Texas IVF and their degree of success.
First retrieval, Dr. Rodriguez put me on birth control pills for one month prior and directed me to take Vitamin D3, Acai Berry, and Ubiquinol supplements. For stimulation, he prescribed to me Gonal F 300 IU and Menopur 150 IU injections daily, Ganireliz 250 mg when directed, and triggered with Lupron 40 IU and Novalrel 5000 IU then Lupron 40 IU 12 hours later. Second retrieval, Dr. Rodriguez had me "prime" with estrogen and testosterone orally, Dexamethasone orally. Omnitrope injections daily, same strengths of Gonal F and Menopur from first retrieval, but added Clomid during "stimulation". The trigger meds and doseage were same as first round.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Texas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Linda Ward)
Nurse Linda has been with Dr. Rodriguez for over 30 years and is very knowledgeable. The only issues I've had were getting prescriptions to my pharmacy in a timely manner. All staff members have been kind.
Describe your experience with Texas IVF.
This clinic is efficient, flexible, and runs smoothly. The financial department doesn't provide exact costs, you have to ask directly for a breakdown of costs. Due to this practice, I would say that is something this clinic should improve upon. Outside of that issue, the clinic is truly excellent.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Alfred Rodriguez at Texas IVF.
I dont remember exact cost details.
Describe Alfred Rodriguez's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Texas IVF.
Dr. Rodriguez uses reset approach. My thoughts on this approach are: understanding the risks of twin pregnancies, I still believe that multiple embryo transfers are often the best approach for certain patients. For me, I would appreciate the option of multiple embryo transfer.
What specific things went wrong at Texas IVF?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Texas IVF.
During second cycle, nurse dis not fax prescriptions to pharmacy in a timely manner resulting in high level of stress during an already stressful situation.