Allison Rodgers
Fertility Centers of Illinois
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Medical SchoolU. of Michigan
ResidencyMetrohealth Med / Clev Clinic
FellowshipU. of Texas
Buffalo Grove
135 N. Arlington Heights
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847-215-8899
Highland Park
767 Park Avenue West
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-433-4400
42 assessments
10
10
Age
28 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
We did Clomid once, IUI twice, then IVF once and got our first pregnancy [with Dr Rodgers]. Our second pregnancy was after two negative IVF rounds. She was very helpful with how to modify my drugs and protocol due to how I was reacting to the Progesterone in Oil...She is kind, understanding (as she herself went through IVF) and personable. She made us feel heard and understood...was very willing to work within our unique requests. We were very cautious in how many embryos we created and how high of dose of drugs I was on. She explained everything very knowledgeable and was very understanding and kind to work with us with much compassion. And we got two healthy pregnancies with her.
[Fertility Centers of Illinois is a] "Well oiled machine" They got me in for appointments when needed and didn't make me feel an inconvenience. They got me in and out in very good time! Little wait time, especially compared to normal Dr. appointments. Weakness: we felt the costs for self pay weren't very clear.[The nurse is] Quick, kind, helpful responses. She took the time to care for me well...[monitoring appointments were] Great! the staff was so helpful...Our billing person forgot to send into insurance our request for coverage one round, but thankfully got it in right before we began. It was very stressful and frustrating process. But, Dr. Rodgers and our nurse Amber did all they could on their end to push it forward with their billing person.
Age
28 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers was very willing to work within our unique requests. We were very cautious in how many embryos we created and how high of dose of drugs I was on. She explained everything very knowledgeable and was very understanding and kind to work with us with much compassion. And we got two healthy pregnancies with her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Go to her! She's great!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is amazing. She is kind, understanding (as she herself went through IVF) and personable. She made us feel heard and understood.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
We did Clomid once, IUI twice, then IVF once and got our first pregnancy. Our second pregnancy was after two negative IVF rounds. She was very helpful with how to modify my drugs and protocol due to how I was reacting to the Progesterone in Oil.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber Kiddie)
Quick, kind, helpful responses. She took the time to care for me well.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
"Well oiled machine" They got me in for appointments when needed and didn't make me feel an inconvenience. They got me in and out in very good time! Little wait time, especially compared to normal Dr. appointments. Weakness: we felt the costs for self pay weren't very clear.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Great! the staff was so helpful
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Depended on what our insurance was like that year! Clomid and IUI were self pay- cost sent to us were fussy. Thankfully it ended up being less than we expected. IVF in 2017 was very manageable because we had good insurance. 2019 it was very tricky since we had a different insurance plan that had a lifetime allowance on IVF procedure and IVF drugs. Our billing person forgot to send into insurance our request for coverage one round, but thankfully got it in right before we began. It was very stressful and frustrating process. But, Dr. Rodgers and our nurse Amber did all they could on their end to push it forward with their billing person.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
9
Age
29
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
9
9
My first cycle [with Dr. Allison Rodgers] was clomid. My next two cycles were letrozole. We switched from clomid to letrozole per my request. We are currently moving on to IUI... seems to care about what we want for treatment. She takes what we feel into consideration. She also respects our religious beliefs and doesn't push us into doing anything that we are uncomfortable with...is always willing to answer our questions. She never acts like we are bothering her by asking questions. I wanted to try a different medication and she was open to discussing that option with me.
Orders weren't ordered by the morning I went in [to Fertility Centers of Illinois], but they did the tests anyway and the nurse put the orders in when she came in. One cycle it was confusing as to which protocol I was doing. The doctor said one thing but the nurse said another. I had my nurse confirm with the doctor so we could get it figured out...You have to be really on top of billing. Keep track of all bills and when you make payments. Keep a detailed list! Also, advocate for yourself! If your doctor/nurse isn't in, someone else will need to fill in. If they tell you something that you think is incorrect or your nurse/doctor does it differently, mention it. It doesn't hurt to clarify and ask!
Age
29
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
9
9
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is always willing to answer our questions. She never acts like we are bothering her by asking questions. I wanted to try a different medication and she was open to discussing that option with me.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Go into an appointment with your questions written down. She doesn't rush you and will answer all your questions, but she sometimes talks fast. For me, it was easy to get sidetracked while in our meetings. Writing everything down kept me on track during our meetings and made sure all my questions were answered.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers seems to care about what we want for treatment. She takes what we feel into consideration. She also respects our religious beliefs and doesn't push us into doing anything that we are uncomfortable with.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
My first cycle was clomid. My next two cycles were letrozole. We switched from clomid to letrozole per my request. We are currently moving on to IUI.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber was great. She always answered my questions the same day. Sometimes it was later in the day even if I submitted/called earlier in the day. However, she always called/messaged back. She seemed to really care about my questions and if she was ever unsure about anything she asked the doctor and called me back with answers.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
You have to be really on top of billing. Keep track of all bills and when you make payments. Keep a detailed list! Also, advocate for yourself! If your doctor/nurse isn't in, someone else will need to fill in. If they tell you something that you think is incorrect or your nurse/doctor does it differently, mention it. It doesn't hurt to clarify and ask!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I have insurance so it's just been my normal deductible for now until I reach my limit.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Provided conflicting information
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2
3
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
2
3
She’s ok. I am irritated by the disingenuous way she always says “I’ll be with you every step of the way” and “let’s make you a baby.” It felt canned and ridiculous after a year of failure. She acted like she was always looking at my chart for the first time. ... For my IUIs, she had me on Letrozole (varying the amounts) and Ovidrel trigger, with Crinone, PIO, or Endometrin. For my IVF, she started me on a very conservative dose of Gonal-f, Menopur, and Ganirelix.
Front desk staff [FCI] is very nice. Phlebotomist Beth is great. Financial counselors are not very communicative, Gwen is not very good at explaining things. ... hey didn’t call my meds into the pharmacy because I owed some money. They knew I was leaving on a trip the next day. Instead of asking me for payment, they withheld my medication prescription.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Business Executive
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
2
3
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She’s ok. I am irritated by the disingenuous way she always says “I’ll be with you every step of the way” and “let’s make you a baby.” It felt canned and ridiculous after a year of failure. She acted like she was always looking at my chart for the first time. I wish she had spent more time on my treatment plans.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dont expect the nurse to help you. You have to advocate for yourself, do your own research, and count your medications every day.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Treatment plans were communicated vaguely and at the last minute. I didn’t feel like they were looking at my chart from all angles before making decisions.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
For my IUIs, she had me on Letrozole (varying the amounts) and Ovidrel trigger, with Crinone, PIO, or Endometrin. For my IVF, she started me on a very conservative dose of Gonal-f, Menopur, and Ganirelix. It resulted in a much smaller number of eggs than I was hoping for and I was unhappy that she didn’t increase my dosage sooner.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley)
Ashley is nice. She never answers all my questions when I write in on the patient portal- if I ask 2 questions, she will half answer one. Medication instructions are sometimes confusing, and they are always disorganized. I wish they would provide clear calendars or have an option in the portal for you to see what you need to take each day, along with a reminder of when/how much of a refill you need to get. I found medication management very difficult while working a full time job.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Front desk staff is very nice. Phlebotomist Beth is great. Financial counselors are not very communicative, Gwen is not very good at explaining things. My nurse Ashley is not great - I’ve never felt more disorganized in my life than when I had to deal with her confusing ways of explaining what meds I should take.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
IVF was about $13,000. Genetic testing of embryos was $4,000 at the clinic plus $2,500 at RGI.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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0
0
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
0
0
[Dr. Allison Rodgers was] Never focused in consultations. Always typing her progress notes during our visits. Repeating herself each visit to make me feel even more like she had no idea what was going on...She has ordered incorrect medication for me more than once. She tries to fit each patient into a predetermined course of action instead of making a plan of action based off of the patient. She defended her nurses when they were clearly in the wrong on multiple occasions. She was sarcastic and completely tuned out during our face to face visits.
I tried the highland park location [of Fertility Centers of Illinois] and I had a hard time getting prompt communication from nursing. I then switched over to the Buffalo Grove location and communication was a little better, but the clinic was so busy it was difficult to feel truly cared for. Everything was rushed and nursing was only available via email or a call back. If you’re going to spend thousands of dollars, this is not how you want to be treated. The support staff (receptionists, phlebotomists and others were very nice).
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
—
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
0
0
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Will not take responsibility for negligent care even when confronted. She tries to multitask instead of paying attention to her patient. She has ordered incorrect medication for me more than once. She tries to fit each patient into a predetermined course of action instead of making a plan of action based off of the patient. She defended her nurses when they were clearly in the wrong on multiple occasions. She was sarcastic and completely tuned out during our face to face visits.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Run!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Never focused in consultations. Always typing her progress notes during our visits. Repeating herself each visit to make me feel even more like she had no idea what was going on.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
She prescribed me solely endometrin and my progesterone level did not rise because my body did not absorb it. She questioned if I was inserting it correctly and the documented in my medical chart that I had stopped taking it, which was untrue. Now that I have a better physician I know that research shows endometrin alone is rarely successful. I should have been prescribed PIO or a PIO and vag insert combo.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Nancy and Allison )
The communication between nursing staff and myself was horrendous. I would always have to follow up with Rxs, appointments and nothing was proactive about them. I did meet a few nurses with a very sweet disposition, but unfortunately that was not the norm. I felt as if I had to manage my own care.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
They seem to only be interested in making money not whether or not you have a baby. I tried the highland park location and I had a hard time getting prompt communication from nursing. I then switched over to the Buffalo Grove location and communication was a little better, but the clinic was so busy it was difficult to feel truly cared for. Everything was rushed and nursing was only available via email or a call back. If you’re going to spend thousands of dollars, this is not how you want to be treated. The support staff (receptionists, phlebotomists and others were very nice).
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
12,000
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
She didn’t seem to care one way or the other.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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10
5
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Immunological
10
5
Dr. Rodgers makes changes to try to give the best outcome. The second egg retrieval we made changes that helped retrieve more eggs. She's open to talking about supplements. She will go to bat for you if medically she thinks it worth perusing. I think she tries to do the right thing for each patient. I'm no just a number. ... My doctor suggested 1 and said we have a good chance if you'd done an ERA and the embroyo is PGT tested.
I travel to FCI so I saw Dr. Rodgers in the buffalo grove clinic and that is where my primary nurse is located, but for all my monitoring appointments I would go to Tinley Park clinic because it was closer to my house. Much less waiting at Tinley park and the staff are very compassionate people. ... Ashley [nurse] typically emails me information and responds quickly by that method. It was a little harder to get her on the phone if I wanted to talk.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Immunological
10
5
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers makes changes to try to give the best outcome. The second egg retrieval we made changes that helped retrieve more eggs. She's open to talking about supplements. She will go to bat for you if medically she thinks it worth perusing. I think she tries to do the right thing for each patient. I'm no just a number.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She's great at answering questions, make sure you bring some because she doesn't always cover details unless directly asked-why do you think this treatment plan will be better for me, etc.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is very compassionate. I was concerned about my stimulation (day 11) and not progressing as I'd hoped. My nurse coordinator tried to assure me that Dr. Rodgers was trying to give me the best chance by adding another day on to my stimulation plan. I emailed Dr. Rodgers directly and she called that night from her child's swim meet to discuss my concerns! Wow. She also went to bat for me when we ran into some bumps with our donor sperm. I believe she cares about our outcome.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
1) Schoyer Ganirelix 175 Gonal F/150 Menopur-increase to 450 Gonal/F
2)Micro dose Lupron with 300 Gonal F/300 Menopur no changes made to stim doses
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley Rupczynski, Stephanie Crissie, Patty)
Ashley typically emails me information and responds quickly by that method. It was a little harder to get her on the phone if I wanted to talk. She was generally on top of things and I believe passed items on to Dr. Rodgers when I asked her input too.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I travel to FCI so I saw Dr. Rodgers in the buffalo grove clinic and that is where my primary nurse is located, but for all my monitoring appointments I would go to Tinley Park clinic because it was closer to my house. Much less waiting at Tinley park and the staff are very compassionate people.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I used Attain $26,600 for two cycle program and FET transfers until one worked. We paid that amount and $10,000 in stimulate medications, $3000 in donor workup for sperm, $1,000 for FET medications
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
My doctor suggested 1 and said we have a good chance if you'd done an ERA and the embroyo is PGT tested. I'm aware of the health risks to both mom and baby with multiples and from past failures don't want to waste embroyos. Plus we signed up for Attain so the transfers are covered until one works.
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9
8
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
9
8
Dr. Rodgers has provided a caring service. She really shows that she cares for patients success and wants to do anything to get them there. She is always staying up to date on the latest studies too. We have not had the success we have been looking for yet but Dr. Rodgers has made us aware of our options...will be there with you every step of the way. She is not at every appointment you might have but she is very open to you emailing her with any questions too!
Protocols
[Fertility Centers of Illinois] overall is responsive. Waiting times for appointments tend to be longer than I'd like. Sometimes it's been over a 30min wait. Billing is sometimes a little funky. I get balances each visit but nothing in the mail for a couple of months....I absolutely love my nurses at the clinic. I feel as though they are my friend but so supportive along the way. Fertility has touched them in some point of their life and they really understand. I couldn't ask for better nurses.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
9
8
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers has provided a caring service. She really shows that she cares for patients success and wants to do anything to get them there. She is always staying up to date on the latest studies too. We have not had the success we have been looking for yet but Dr. Rodgers has made us aware of our options.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers will be there with you every step of the way. She is not at every appointment you might have but she is very open to you emailing her with any questions too!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Allison Rodgers has been through a journey herself and really cares about her patients. She is open to listening and trying things to get her patients at a point of success.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Dr. Rodgers really believes in the ERA biopsies to check when the body is receptive to receiving an embryo. We did an ERA before another transfer of my embryos from my first clinic. We found out I am receptive at the right time and moved on to a transfer. When that transfer failed we moved on two a fresh egg retrieval with transfer. I was on gonal f, letrozole, menopur and cetrotide. All these drugs were standard for producing healthy eggs.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber and Nancy)
I absolutely love my nurses at the clinic. I feel as though they are my friend but so supportive along the way. Fertility has touched them in some point of their life and they really understand. I couldn't ask for better nurses.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinic overall is responsive. Waiting times for appointments tend to be longer than I'd like. Sometimes it's been over a 30min wait. Billing is sometimes a little funky. I get balances each visit but nothing in the mail for a couple of months.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
We had some IVF insurance coverage at this clinic. With two retrievals, we still have to pay for medication out of pocket and the coinsurance. Overall under $10,000.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Dr. Rodgers was open to transferring 2 untested but with pgs, transferring 1 was recommended.
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10
10
Age
31 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
Dr. Rodgers has an amazing & compassionate bedside manner. Her emotions during my living pregnancy, chemical pregnancy & 2 miscarriages show. She’s always warm & embraces you in hugs no matter what the news is...She is very driven & focused to come up with a plan of action to give you the best care possible. She always listens to comments & concerns & is willing to try suggestions. She always puts things into perspective & doesn’t sugar coat things.
The clinic [Fertility Centers of Illinois] is very well organized. The front desk staff is always quick, efficient & friendly. The only weakness they have is their billing department. They are always slow & behind on processing things...She [nurse] always answers questions in a timely fashion. She explains things in a way that are understandable. She is very compassionate about my treatments & outcomes.
Age
31 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is compassionate. She is very driven & focused to come up with a plan of action to give you the best care possible. She always listens to comments & concerns & is willing to try suggestions. She always puts things into perspective & doesn’t sugar coat things.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. She is amazing at answering everything. She explains things in details that can easily be understood.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers has an amazing & compassionate bedside manner. Her emotions during my living pregnancy, chemical pregnancy & 2 miscarriages show. She’s always warm & embraces you in hugs no matter what the news is.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
We started in 2015 with Letrezole then moved on to injectables with times intercourse. When those did not result in a pregnancy we added IUI to my second round of injectables. That resulted in a pregnancy & live birth. In 2018 we went back to injectables/IUI. Those resulted in a CP & 2 MMC. After having a hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue & polyp I just underwent injectables & another IUI. Currently waiting for beta day.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie Crissie)
Stephanie is amazing. She always answers questions in a timely fashion. She explains things in a way that are understandable. She is very compassionate about my treatments & outcomes.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinic is very well organized. The front desk staff is always quick, efficient & friendly. The only weakness they have is their billing department. They are always slow & behind on processing things.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The first time I went I was complete out of pocket & did not have insurance coverage. Prices for services are reasonable & were expected. They give a fair discount for cash pay patients.
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8
8
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
8
8
When we had our consultations with Dr. Rodgers I felt like a human. After that I felt like a number. Or rather I didn't feel like I was high on the spectrum of concern, especially in our last cycle. New protocol was introduced by my nurse and not Dr. Rodgers. I felt like I was not important. It made me wonder if IUI patients were treated differently than IVF patients...For our third (canceled) IUI my cycle started off poorly due to my baseline testing but treatment was recommended anyway. I questioned it but was encouraged to continue. I felt like my personal case was not really being considered when these decisions were being made. It felt like they were trying to "pull out all the stops" without considering me as a whole person.
I loved my ultrasound technician at the Lindenhurst clinic [of Fertility Centers of Illinois]! She always made me feel comfortable. I appreciated that there were multiple locations that I could go to depending on my needs. The billing is not great. I would often not get bills in the mail but go to an appointment and be notified of an outstanding balance. The bills were very hard to read and understand. I tried to contact billing via patient portal and never got a reply.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
8
8
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Face to face interactions with Dr. Rodgers was great. We really clicked with her and were very happy to have her for our doctor, she felt like the right fit. My first two IUIs were fine, though I didn't see Dr. Rodgers for any of the treatments. I only spoke to her when she called to tell us the negative results.
For our third (canceled) IUI my cycle started off poorly due to my baseline testing but treatment was recommended anyway. I questioned it but was encouraged to continue. I felt like my personal case was not really being considered when these decisions were being made. It felt like they were trying to "pull out all the stops" without considering me as a whole person.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Reach out directly to her if you need to. I sort of missed the memo on that and only communicated with the nurses. Also speak up if something doesn't feel right. I regret not doing those things.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
When we had our consultations with Dr. Rodgers I felt like a human. After that I felt like a number. Or rather I didn't feel like I was high on the spectrum of concern, especially in our last cycle. New protocol was introduced by my nurse and not Dr. Rodgers. I felt like I was not important. It made me wonder if IUI patients were treated differently than IVF patients.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
I had a mass on my ovary. Dr. Rodgers recommended surgery first. She recommended a great surgeon who took out the benign tumor and minimal endometriosis. After that Dr. Rodgers recommended Letrozole IUI/timed intercourse or IVF. We chose to try THREE medicated IUI cycles. For the first one I took 2.5 mg for 5 days. I ended up with 1 follicle but it took a while and wasn't very large. I used ovidrel for the trigger shot. I was directed to take progesterone in oil daily. The cycle ended with a negative result. The next cycle was cancelled due to an estrogen producing cyst. Then we try again with 5 days of 5 mg of Letrozole. Again, it took a while and I only got one follicle, slightly larger. I used ovidrel for the trigger shot. I was on estrogen twice a day and progesterone once a day. It resulted in a negative test. For this cycle my FSH was high on baseline and was told I was less likely to respond to treatment but it was recommended we continued with the cycle. I took 7.5 mg for 5 days. I showed no results. I was recommended 100 IU of gonal-F/follistim for three days but that quickly changed to 300 IU for 4 days. I started showing a response and it as recommended to increase to 600 IU for 2 to 4 days. At that point we decided to stop treatment because the injectable medications were not a protocol we ever discussed with Dr. Rodgers and I had become increasingly uncomfortable with the way treatment was progressing.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie)
I had mixed reactions with the nurses. We went to two different clinics so we experienced I believe 4 different nurses. Nancy was great when I talked to her after a consultation. There was a nurse I did not know that talked to me during the cycle where I had the cyst who was rude (NOT Nancy, Stephanie or Amber). Stephanie was good at explaining when I asked her to go over details again. I know she relayed Dr. Rodgers treatment plan but I did feel like I was encouraged to go forward with treatment when it wasn't a great idea. I had a good talk with Amber and another nurse when we were deciding to stop the treatment cycle.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I loved my ultrasound technician at the Lindenhurst clinic! She always made me feel comfortable. I appreciated that there were multiple locations that I could go to depending on my needs. The billing is not great. I would often not get bills in the mail but go to an appointment and be notified of an outstanding balance. The bills were very hard to read and understand. I tried to contact billing via patient portal and never got a reply.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Honestly the billing was so confusing I don't think I could tell you how much different aspects cost. I will say it was in the estimated cost they provided. $2000 per IUI.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
8
Age
38 - 40
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
IVF, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Other
9
8
Dr. Rodgers is really a cheerleader for all her patients. She takes the time to answer all questions ... and personally calls you with good or bad news. I feel that she really has your back and tailors treatment based on each individual case. ... The only negative that I would say about her is that due to the amount of patients, she sometimes has to be reminded of things like meds, what protocol you followed for your last transfer but that should be probably expected as I am not her only patient.
Getting an appointment is pretty easy and the entire staff [Fertility Centers of Illinois] is super friendly. For monitoring, they try to adhere as close as possible to your appointment time. The most that I had to wait was approximately 15 minutes. It's super helpful that they are open as early as 6:30 am for appointment for those of us who have to get to work early. ... Ashley [nurse] is pretty amazing. Anytime that I had questions, she has made sure to call me or email me back the same day.
Age
38 - 40
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
IVF, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Other
9
8
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is a compassionate and knowledgeable doctor. She may be younger than most RE's but I honestly thing she takes her time to really understand different treatment options and thinks outside the box. She is not afraid to be challenged and answers all questions and concerns with honesty and with data to back it up if needed. She will try anything and everything that makes sense for your treatment. The only negative that I would say about her is that due to the amount of patients, she sometimes has to be reminded of things like meds, what protocol you followed for your last transfer but that should be probably expected as I am not her only patient. I never have felt rushed during any consults with her and she makes sure to be there for all transfers and procedures. I really wish that I had done a cycle with her with my own eggs.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Once you are a patient and in treatment, make sure you remind her of things that could be important.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is really a cheerleader for all her patients. She takes the time to answer all questions (even has answered emails on the weekends and when on vacation which i felt horrible about!) and personally calls you with good or bad news. I feel that she really has your back and tailors treatment based on each individual case.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Before the first FET I had a saline sono and ERA done. FET #1 included an endometrial scratch, lupron, estrace, estrogen patches, antibiotic, baby asprin, and PIO. I got pregnant for the 1st time ever but sadly miscarried a couple weeks later. After the miscarriage we ran a couple of blood tests and everything was ok. Before FET #2, we did an endometrial biopsy to look for inflammation which came back negative so we proceed with the same protocol as the 1st FET and it was a negative. For our last FET, we added predisone and lovenox (everything but the kitchen sink) and sadly we had another negative. After this last negative, we decided to run a couple of more blood tests and will possibly do an EIP before our next transfer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley)
Ashley is pretty amazing. Anytime that I had questions, she has made sure to call me or email me back the same day. I never have felt rushed to get off the phone or to keep emails short with her. When she has not been available, all of her other nurses have been nothing short of amazing either. This is honestly the first group of nurses that I have felt the most comfortable and least stressed with. They are a HUGE group of cheerleader for all of Dr. Rodger's patients.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Many people don't like FCI and refer to it as a "cattle call" but I believe that's coming from those patients that visit the River North location which is the biggest and busiest with multiple doctors and not to mention where all the procedures take place. There are so many other locations that FCI has in the suburbs where you definitely don't get that feeling. Getting an appointment is pretty easy and the entire staff is super friendly. For monitoring, they try to adhere as close as possible to your appointment time. The most that I had to wait was approximately 15 minutes. It's super helpful that they are open as early as 6:30 am for appointment for those of us who have to get to work early.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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9
10
Age
42
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
9
10
Dr. Rodgers has a very positive disposition. She seemed very genuine in her desire to help us create a family. She listened to what I thought I wanted to do and created a plan that would fit. She explained the procedure and process and allowed me to have input...By the time I got to Dr. Rodgers I had "given up" on having a child using my own eggs, but she was willing to try again if that was my wish. In the end, after speaking with her, I decided that in order to have the best chance of becoming a mother I would need to use donor eggs. She understood this was a difficult decision but agreed that this would be the most likely avenue for me and supported my decision by creating a plan that will result in a baby boy this year.
had a biopsy done of the uterus/cervix [at Fertility Centers of Illinois]. After our donor was chosen, and the eggs fertilized we had 5 embryos to transfer. I prepared for transfer by taking lupron, progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. After the transfer too place my progesterone and estrogen were adjusted. We got a positive result approximately 10 days later...I was not asked about a single or multiple transfer-- it was explained at transfer that a single embryo would be transferred...The clinic staff are all very friendly. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. The ultrasound techs and phlebotomists were very professional. The ladies working the front desk greet and leave you with a smile. The facility is well kept.
Age
42
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
9
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers has a very positive disposition. She seemed very genuine in her desire to help us create a family. She listened to what I thought I wanted to do and created a plan that would fit. She explained the procedure and process and allowed me to have input.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Ask questions. Be open to alternative avenues of becoming a parent- By the time I got to Dr. Rodgers I had "given up" on having a child using my own eggs, but she was willing to try again if that was my wish. In the end, after speaking with her, I decided that in order to have the best chance of becoming a mother I would need to use donor eggs. She understood this was a difficult decision but agreed that this would be the most likely avenue for me and supported my decision by creating a plan that will result in a baby boy this year.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
From Dr. Rodgers, her nurse Ashley, to the team at the IVF center everyone was very positive. That we would become pregnant was always the expected outcome.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Saline ultrasound- which found that I had a polyp, which Dr. Rodgers removed. I also had a biopsy done of the uterus/cervix. After our donor was chosen, and the eggs fertilized we had 5 embryos to transfer. I prepared for transfer by taking lupron, progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. After the transfer too place my progesterone and estrogen were adjusted. We got a positive result approximately 10 days later with 3 additional follow ups (bloodwork) to ensure HCG was rising appropriately. At 5 weeks we had our first ultrasound to confirm heartbeat with follow up monitoring through week 9. After week 9 I was transferred to my chosen OBGYN. I am currently 21 weeks 5 days pregnant with a baby boy.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley)
Ashley was not my initial nurse, as she was out on leave, however once she returned she was very friendly and compassionate.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinic staff are all very friendly. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. The ultrasound techs and phlebotomists were very professional. The ladies working the front desk greet and leave you with a smile. The facility is well kept.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Approximately $3000 out of pocket for Dr. Rodgers. However because we chose a donor, we also had an additional charge of approximately $15,000 to the donor bank.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I was not asked about a single or multiple transfer-- it was explained at transfer that a single embryo would be transferred because the doctor was so "positive" that I would become pregnant.
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10
10
Age
26
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
Dr. Rodger’s always explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She always encourages questions and she’s great at what she does. ... So far I am taking Levothryoxine, a prenatal vitamin, vitamin D, inostisol, and other supplements to prepare my body and hormones before starting the IVF process. ... Because at the end of every appointment Dr. Rodger’s has said “let’s get you pregnant” and she is so kind every time I consult with her.
One weakness is the distance - I travel to Buffalo Grove [Fertility Centers of Illinois] and live in Crystal Lake. Other than that, everything is great. The office is clean, the staff is very nice. Everyone is knowledgeable and compassionate. ... Stephanie is great at working around my schedule to communicate with me either through the patient portal or over the phone. She always makes sure my questions are answered. And she is reassuring every time I talk to her. She is also great at communicating with my husband (who is not in the health care business).
Age
26
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodger’s always explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She always encourages questions and she’s great at what she does. She had to go through treatments herself and she’s living proof that IVF is successful.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Ask questions. Be an advocate for your care.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Because at the end of every appointment Dr. Rodger’s has said “let’s get you pregnant” and she is so kind every time I consult with her.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
I haven’t started IVF yet but I know we will have to do egg and sperm retrieval. So far I am taking Levothryoxine, a prenatal vitamin, vitamin D, inostisol, and other supplements to prepare my body and hormones before starting the IVF process.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie )
Stephanie is great at working around my schedule to communicate with me either through the patient portal or over the phone. She always makes sure my questions are answered. And she is reassuring every time I talk to her. She is also great at communicating with my husband (who is not in the health care business).
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
One weakness is the distance - I travel to Buffalo Grove and live in Crystal Lake.
Other than that, everything is great. The office is clean, the staff is very nice. Everyone is knowledgeable and compassionate.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
My total estimated treatment cost is $10,181-$13,361. The deposit to start treatment is $2,500. I’ve already spent >$1,000 on appointments, lab work, medication, and supplements. The treatment will include IVF (early monitoring, monitoring, retrieval, embryology, and transfer), cryopreservation, sperm storage, progresterone, etc.
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9
10
Age
27 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Other
9
10
My husband had a vericocele procedure done and between that and medication, his sperm quality wasn't improving. Dr. Rodgers found that I had a low egg count for my age. She didn't want us to waste time or money on IUIs so she suggested we jump right to IVF. ... Dr. Rodgers was kind and honest. She explained everything clearly and truly helped us make the hardest of decisions.
I always was able to easily schedule appointments unless it was with Lindenhurst [FCI]. Make sure to just schedule an appointment before you leave because they don't always have their phones on due to it being a lower volume clinic. ... I visited 4 different FCI clinics and most of the staff was genuinely kind and caring. My favorite was nurse Amber Kiddie at the Highland Park office.
Age
27 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European, Native American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Other
9
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers was kind and honest. She explained everything clearly and truly helped us make the hardest of decisions. She didn't perform any of my procedures unfortunately but I was happy with the other doctors that treated me on those days.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Be prepared to be overwhelmed and take notes. She has gone through infertility herself and will tell you what's up!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Many of the staff remembered me and called me by name.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
My husband had a vericocele procedure done and between that and medication, his sperm quality wasn't improving. Dr. Rodgers found that I had a low egg count for my age. She didn't want us to waste time or money on IUIs so she suggested we jump right to IVF.
Our first cycle consisted of a prep cycle with cetritide and patches then the stimulation contained Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide. Unfortunately all 4 embryos that survived at first were only compact embryos and had a much lower chance of survival. No embryos were able to be frozen and we got a negative pregnancy test.
Cycle #2 also consisted of a prep cycle with patches and Cetrotide. The simulation was changed by adding the Lupron protocol which made the cycle a little longer. It also contained Gonal F and Menopur. This cycle we had the best of embryos! We have 3 frozen embryos and I'm currently 12 wks pregnant with our 1st place embryo.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber Kiddie)
I visited 4 different FCI clinics and most of the staff was genuinely kind and caring. My favorite was nurse Amber Kiddie at the Highland Park office. She was so friendly and she always promptly responded to my emails or phone calls. The only issue I sometimes had was with over confident nurses who did my blood draws and didn't believe I was a difficult stick.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Highland Park and Lindenhurst was where I spent most of my time and they were very pleasant. I always was able to easily schedule appointments unless it was with Lindenhurst. Make sure to just schedule an appointment before you leave because they don't always have their phones on due to it being a lower volume clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
We did not have insurance coverage for our treatments but there was partial coverage for diagnostic testing and consultations. I believe it was less than $100 per consultation visit with Dr. Rodgers.
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10
10
Age
26
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr. Rodgers is compassionate, and focused. She tailors each treatment protocol based on the individual she is treating, and is first and foremost concerned with the wellbeing of her patients, both physically and mentally. She has acted as both doctor and therapist during our experience, and never rushes her appointments no matter how busy she is. She is honest, yet optimistic, which is critical for me as I tend to expect the worst. I wish I had found her sooner. She is a true blessing. I know that if we do not have a child out of this, Dr. Rodgers has truely given it everything she’s got.
Every question, every need, every concern my husband or I had was met with enthusiasm and urgency [by the nursing staff at Fertility Centers of Illinois]...Monitoring appointments were always quick and efficient. I would arrive and be back in my car to leave within 10-15 minutes usually...Due to my age and quality of embryos, we have decided with Dr. Rodgers advice to transfer 1 embryo for our first transfer.
Age
26
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European, Native American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
4th of 4 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is compassionate, and focused. She tailors each treatment protocol based on the individual she is treating, and is first and foremost concerned with the wellbeing of her patients, both physically and mentally. She has acted as both doctor and therapist during our experience, and never rushes her appointments no matter how busy she is. She is honest, yet optimistic, which is critical for me as I tend to expect the worst. I wish I had found her sooner. She is a true blessing. I know that if we do not have a child out of this, Dr. Rodgers has truely given it everything she’s got.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Don’t hesitate. Go see her now. She will change your life!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers experienced infertility first hand, and underwent IVF to have her daughter. I can see the pain in her eyes when I discuss my struggle thus far. After my egg retrieval, I experienced OHSS and Dr. Rodgers personally called to check on me. Upon arriving to my post retrieval consultation, she hugged my husband and I and took time to discuss our results, the next step, and any concerns we may have.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
I have a high ovarian reserve and my husbands sperm quality is wonderful. I just have severely blocked tubes which couldn’t be fixed via surgery. She began my dosage very low to try to prevent OHSS. I was on 75 unita of Menopur and 100 units of Gonal-F to start treatment. We slowly increased my dosage until my ovaries responded correctly. At retrevial we got 27 eggs, fertilized 20 with conventional insemination, and got 14 total embryos (8 1aa, 2 1ab, and 4 1bb). I ended up with OHSS so we had to put off transfer to be safe. We never expected this outcome.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie)
Every question, every need, every concern my husband or I had was met with enthusiasm and urgency.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The whole system utilized the same nursing staff seamlessly between each of the different locations. No matter which location we were to visit, the staff was completely up to date with our case. My only complaint would be regarding the parking options at the River North location. Street parking was our only option on a few occasions which would leave us walking a couple blocks to get to the clinic. It was well worth it though.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Monitoring appointments were always quick and efficient. I would arrive and be back in my car to leave within 10-15 minutes usually.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Insurance covered some of my expenses, however a retrieval cycle came to around $12,00
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Due to my age and quality of embryos, we have decided with Dr. Rodgers advice to transfer 1 embryo for our first transfer.
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10
10
Age
—
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
7 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
10
I loved her hugs and she [Dr. Rodgers] was so caring. She always gave me the strength to continue to try another cycle. She wanted me to get pregnant just as much as I did. I would recommend her to anyone...She was there for me the entire time. Any questions I had she answered, and I had a lot. I went through 7 IVF cycles. I came to Dr Rodger after my 2nd egg retrieval that did not make it to a transfer. I was told I had bad egg quality but we she was going to try her best to help me become a mother. We tried so many different protocols. After every unsuccessful cycle we had a consultation to review my results and how well my body reacted to the meds.
Dr Rodgers and her team of nurses and colleagues [at Fertility Center of Illinois] were amazing. They were with me every step of the way...She [nurse] was so sweet with her southern accent. She was always there for me anytime. Especially when I freaked out about my meds. If she was not available I could always reach her by voicemail or email. If she was not available someone else always was. They have a great team of doctors and nurses. I never felt alone.
Age
—
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
7 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers had to go through fertility treatments herself so she knew what was going through. She was there for me the entire time. Any questions I had she answered, and I had a lot. I went through 7 IVF cycles. I came to Dr Rodger after my 2nd egg retrieval that did not make it to a transfer. I was told I had bad egg quality but we she was going to try her best to help me become a mother. We tried so many different protocols. After every unsuccessful cycle we had a consultation to review my results and how well my body reacted to the meds. Then we came up with a new plan for the next cycle. I loved her hugs and she was so caring. She always gave me the strength to continue to try another cycle. She wanted me to get pregnant just as much as I did. I would recommend her to anyone.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Just be open and honest about your wants and fears. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers and her team of nurses and colleagues were amazing. They were with me every step of the way. She held my hand the hold time. Every time I saw her she gave me a hug. They were hug that were needed, especially after every unsuccessful cycle. During every consultation she would say to me " let's get you a baby". She gave me courage to not give up when I wasn't sure what to do next.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
I had so many different protocols that I can't remember them all. I was on several daily supplements to improve my egg quality plus a prenatal vitamin. My daily injections varied cycle by cycle based on how my body reacted to the previous cycles.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie Crissie)
She was so sweet with her southern accent. She was always there for me anytime. Especially when I freaked out about my meds. If she was not available I could always reach her by voicemail or email. If she was not available someone else always was. They have a great team of doctors and nurses. I never felt alone.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
They were always so courteous and caring. They always made me feel like they were on my team. I was always able to get an appointment even if I had to go to a different location. They have so many locations.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I always did multiple embryo transfers due to my age and poor egg quality. I was terrified at first because how I going to take care of more multiple children at one time. Then I realized that everything was going to work out the way it was supposed to. I wanted to become a mother and I would accept any little blessing.
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10
10
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS
10
10
Dr. Rodgers always called with any negative pregnancy test to discuss next steps. She was very easy to reach by email and would call to discuss questions over the phone if anything needed clarification. She was very compassionate and seemed personally invested in every case...Once IVF begins, there is frequent phone calls and appointments with her. I never felt like a number.
Amber [nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois] is great! She is compassionate and also very good at her job. She always explained things thoroughly and was easy to reach if I ever needed clarification...Highland Park is much smaller and has a much more personal feel so you feel like less of a number. The staff is very friendly. The Chicago location is convenient and has very flexible hours, but is huge and seems to crank patients in and out. It is a less “cozy” environment. Overall, I wouldn’t say I like one or the other better because I didn’t mind the anonymity of the Chicago location. It just depends on preference.
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers was so easy to work with. She is confident and extremely knowledgeable. She is up front and honest about prognosis, while also being caring and compassionate. If you do IUI before moving to IVF, you rarely see Dr. Rodgers because the nursing staff perform the inseminations, but she always calls with pregnancy results and to discuss next steps. Once IVF begins, there is frequent phone calls and appointments with her. I never felt like a number.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I think you can trust Dr. Rodgers. She is knowledgeable and up to date on evidence based research. Don’t be afraid to reach out to her and ask questions because she is very responsive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers always called with any negative pregnancy test to discuss next steps. She was very easy to reach by email and would call to discuss questions over the phone if anything needed clarification. She was very compassionate and seemed personally invested in every case.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
I started out with three IUI’s with 150mg of Letrazole. None were successful because Dr. Rodgers believes I have endometriosis that might be interfering with the egg being able to travel through my fallopian tubes. She did not want to do injectables with IUI because I have PCOS and would be at risk for producing too many eggs. We moved to IVF after the three failed IUI’s. I was on birth control for three weeks to suppress my ovaries, then was prescribed an antagonist protocol, including approximately 10 days of Gonal-F and Menopur shots. After careful monitoring my Gonal-F was decreased because my ovaries were responding very well to the medication and there was concern for OHSS. My HCG trigger was decreased to 5,000iu instead of 10,000 to prevent OHSS. During retrieval, they were able to get 29 eggs, 21 of which were mature. We were concerned about having leftover embryos so we only fertilized 8 eggs with ICSI, and froze the other 13 eggs. We wound up with 4 beautiful embryos! Three are graded 1AA and the fourth is 1AB. We did a fresh transfer with one of the 1AA embryos and it worked! I am now 16 weeks pregnant. I want to say that with the number of eggs that were retrieved my risk of OHSS was pretty high, but Dr. Rodgers was so careful with my medications and monitored me so closely that I had a picture perfect recovery and was able to do a fresh transfer. Dr. Rodgers educated me really well on the symptoms of OHSS and helpful tips to prevent it. She also called me several times after the retrieval to check on me. I could not have imagined IVF going any better than it did.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber is great! She is compassionate and also very good at her job. She always explained things thoroughly and was easy to reach if I ever needed clarification.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I saw Dr. Rodgers at the Highland Park Clinic, but I live in the city so I would go to the Chicago location for most of my monitoring appointments. Dr. Rodgers also typically works one day a week at the Chicago location so she would see me there occasionally when it was convenient as well. Highland Park is much smaller and has a much more personal feel so you feel like less of a number. The staff is very friendly. The Chicago location is convenient and has very flexible hours, but is huge and seems to crank patients in and out. It is a less “cozy” environment. Overall, I wouldn’t say I like one or the other better because I didn’t mind the anonymity of the Chicago location. It just depends on preference.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Luckily in IL it is mandated for insurance companies to cover fertility treatments, though we have a pretty high out of pocket max. Our IUI’s each cost around $500. IVF cost $3,600 after insurance and then an additional $1,200 for embryo freezing because insurance did not cover that. My medications we mostly covered.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Dr. Rodgers recommended a single embryo transfer due to my age and the high quality of our embryos. She said the chance of implantation of one embryo was very high and the goal is to produce one healthy baby. She went over this with us in detail so there were no questions come transfer day.
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6
5
Age
24 - 25
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
6
5
After the surgery [with Dr. Allison Rodgers], they told me that the eggs were “granular” because they had given me too much medication too fast. Basically they told me that the eggs were low quality because I’d been cooked on high. I am about to start the second round and they have adjusted my dosage. This second round I will have 150 IU Menopur and will start at 175 IU Follistim. It is anticipated that the cycle will last slightly longer.
The front desk staff [at Fertility Centers of Illinois] is sort of aloof. The wait time is always 20-30 minutes, even if it’s just a blood draw!! It doesn’t matter if you are early or late, the wait is always there. Don’t get anxious about it, that’s just how it is. Overall, the clinic itself is not my favorite. If I felt like it was possible to switch, I might, but I like the doctor enough that I will stay...I felt like the clinic did not make good effort to get things covered by insuance. My insurance plan was eventually willing to cover everything, but it ended up requiring me to put in my own pre-certification.
Age
24 - 25
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
6
5
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers has a lot of experience treating patients with PCOS and was fully equipped to handle my condition. My treatment plan appeared to take into account the PCOS and she took over my metformin treatment as well.
It was a little challenging that she chose not to be the treating doctor for my hypothyroidism. My main Endocrinologist still had to order her own bloodwork and adjust medications. During the IVF cycle, when I was already being poked so many times, it was challenging to then have to be poked again separately for TSH/T4 tests.
During consultation visits, Dr. Rodgers makes decisions very quickly. Sometimes I felt like she left me out of the decisions. The decisions were medically sound, but her thought process was not well explained.
I was happy that she was the doctor on call for my first egg retrieval. It was comforting to know that she already knew me. I would have liked her to check back on me post-op before I left. She did call me a day later to give results.
Her explainations about the eggs/embryos were a little misleading. Her words confused me and concerned me, although when i talked with the Embryologist from her office, they were able to describe things a lot better.
Overall, I think Dr. Rodgers is a good doctor and has good follow through with her patients, but could work on improving her communication skills about the treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers’ explainations are not the end-all. If you are confused, ask her supportig staff and they will offer more explainations.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I was assigned to a singular nurse (Stephanie) who handled all of my care. I could shoot her an email and she would respond back the same day or the next day. She was intimately involved with my care and did not seem to be constantly referencing records to decide what to do next.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
The first cycle included 21 days of Orthocyclen, then baseline ultrasound, then on the first day of my period I started with 2.5 MG Letrozole, 75 IU Menopur, and 225 IU Follistim.
At the first ultrasound they upped the dose to 250 IU Follistim. Later it was upped to 300 IU Follistim and added Ganirelix. They explained that the increased Follistim would help the eggs get bigger.
Monitoring was every other day at first, and then every day. Monitoring on the weekend is downtown at the River North office (over 1 hour away from the main clinic).
36 hours before the surgery I was instructed to take an IM shot of Pregnyl.
After the surgery, they told me that the eggs were “granular” because they had given me too much medication too fast. Basically they told me that the eggs were low quality because I’d been cooked on high.
I am about to start the second round and they have adjusted my dosage.
This second round I will have 150 IU Menopur and will start at 175 IU Follistim.
It is anticipated that the cycle will last slightly longer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie Crissie)
She responded to emails pretty quickly, but often placed the blame on other people for why paperwork was not recorded correctly or why things hadn’t worked out like planned.
Additionally I felt like she was relatively judgey of my personal life and made me jump through additional hoops when my personal life did not fit what she anticipated it would be.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I felt like the clinic did not make good effort to get things covered by insuance. My insurance plan was eventually willing to cover everything, but it ended up requiring me to put in my own pre-certification.
A boiling point was after I had gotten a denial mid-cycle while my hormones were all crazy where I was basically crying on the phone with the billing department about how they weren’t trying hard enough to get things covered.
After I accused them of not trying to get things covered because they would get more money if I paid out of pocket, they transfered me to a supervisor who was miraculously able to call the insurance to get a peer-to-peer scheduled.
In terms of the clinical staff, I like the main woman who does the ultrasounds, but her backup is a little clueless. The woman who draws the blood leaves bruises, but the backup persom is very good. The other backups seem to make me anxious. The front desk staff is sort of aloof. The wait time is always 20-30 minutes, even if it’s just a blood draw!! It doesn’t matter if you are early or late, the wait is always there. Don’t get anxious about it, that’s just how it is.
Overall, the clinic itself is not my favorite. If I felt like it was possible to switch, I might, but I like the doctor enough that I will stay.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
$1700 for the cryopreservation and storage for 1 year. Additional years of storage are $500. Everything else was covered by insurance.
Semen analysis (at the beginning) was $100.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
My doctor believes that only one embryo can be transfered at a time because it is already a high risk pregnancy.
I have done IVF with Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis for my BRCA1 mutation. She considers all PGD or PGS patients high risk and will not implant more than one at a time.
Since I have depression, my therapist told me to ask if I could do two at a time (because it is anticipated that I will have post-partum depression), but Dr. Rodgers did not think this was possible.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Lost paperwork
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
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8
8
Age
39 - 40
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
8
8
In the beginning I was more of a number but as time & problems have gone on I feel like I am getting treated more like a human. She [Dr. Rodgers] does have great bedside manner and really cares for her patients....She has been a great doctor for me. I know she cares and tries her best. We have had many setbacks and she is willing to fight with us....First retrieval was an antagonist protocol with 300 Gonal F & 300 Menopur along with Cetrotide.
The financial coordinator [at FCI] is very good with communication and responding. The billing department is sloppy and you don't get good statements especially if you have anything prepaid with them. The clinic does not use HGH...My third egg retrieval I was not told I ovulated on the table and had only 2 eggs retrieved...I could always get an appointment time that was convenient. Some days you are in and out and others they are backed up.
Age
39 - 40
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
8
8
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She has been a great doctor for me. I know she cares and tries her best. We have had many setbacks and she is willing to fight with us. The negatives are FCI does not prescribe HGH. You do have to be very vigilant in getting your concerns and information to everyone you work with.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Make sure you remind her of important details especially during the phone calls.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
In the beginning I was more of a number but as time & problems have gone on I feel like I am getting treated more like a human. She does have great bedside manner and really cares for her patients.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
First retrieval was an antagonist protocol with 300 Gonal F & 300 Menopur along with Cetrotide. I retrieved 10 eggs, 8 fertilized and all 8 arrested by day 3 so no transfer. My second retrieval I did a lupron protocol with Gonal F & Menopur doses changing almost daily. I retrieved 11 eggs, 6 fertilized, and 1 embryo had to be frozen as my progesterone was too high for a fresh transfer. My third retrieval was lupron, 300 gonal F & 300 Menopur. I had 16 follicles going into retrieval and ended up ovulating during the procedure. 2 follicles were retrieved, 1 fertilized and I don't know yet if it makes it or not to be frozen. We found out during our second & third retrieval due to an ERA that I am pre-receptive by 12 hours so going forward I always have to freeze embryos.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie Crissie)
She is good for the most part but I do need to keep on top of details and question potential mistakes at times. I think she care but on an overall basis she seems very overwhelmed and this is getting reflected in the quality and care of her work.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The financial coordinator is very good with communication and responding. The billing department is sloppy and you don't get good statements especially if you have anything prepaid with them. The clinic does not use HGH. Also retrievals at River North you need to stay on top of timing there as you are getting pushed around with many people and your doctor is most likely not there.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I could always get an appointment time that was convenient. Some days you are in and out and others they are backed up.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I am running around $12,000 per retrieval cycle which includes meds, monitoring & retrieval. I do have some insurance but no coverage for meds.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
We have not transferred anything yet but we have discussed positives & negatives to both.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to convey critical information
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10
10
Age
23 - 24
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
10
10
When I sat with her from the beginning she gave me lots of re-assurance. We went over in great detail mine and my husbands medical history and what our next steps were. Since the very beginning she has never pushed us into doing anything we didn’t want to do and she has always advocated for what we wanted.... Dr Rodgers and her team of nurses are absolutely amazing. Since the very first appointment they have made me feel so at ease.
They [Fertility Centers of Illinois- Highland Park] are a great clinic! I really think they need to work on scheduling, and especially with there patients. Sometimes it is really hard for me to schedule early morning appointments with them due to already being booked...They always call me same day with results, or questions that I may have asked. & they are quick to get me anything I need. They have held me and hugged me while I cried, and have been my rock.
Age
23 - 24
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
As stated previously, she is a miracle. When I walked into her office in April of 2017 I was so nervous. I had no idea what to expect. When I sat with her from the beginning she gave me lots of re-assurance. We went over in great detail mine and my husbands medical history and what our next steps were. Since the very beginning she has never pushed us into doing anything we didn’t want to do and she has always advocated for what we wanted. Almost a year later and I wouldn’t want anyone else as my doctor!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Do your research. Research articles, new things being done, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. No question is stupid and that’s what they are there for. You got this.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers and her team of nurses are absolutely amazing. Since the very first appointment they have made me feel so at ease. They answer all of my questions, get back to me same day with results, are very friendly and open and answer any stupid question I have. Dr Rodgers and her team of nurses have comforted me and soothed me in some of my darkest times through this process. I am so appreciative of them!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley Million and Stephanie Crissie)
They are just as amazing as Dr Rodgers! They always call me same day with results, or questions that I may have asked. & they are quick to get me anything I need. They have held me and hugged me while I cried, and have been my rock.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
They are a great clinic! I really think they need to work on scheduling, and especially with there patients. Sometimes it is really hard for me to schedule early morning appointments with them due to already being booked
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Honestly, I couldn’t tell you. When we started with Dr Rodgers we had fertility coverage, so all I had to pay were deductibles.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I am not sure what her approach is.
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10
6
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
6
Best part was she [Dr. Rodgers] let us know what was going on every step of the way and made sure we understood everything, which was extremely important to me...She had me start taking metformin and ASA 81mg and a prenatal right away. We started injections (Novarel and maybe ganirelix?) as soon as my meds came in because I had PCOS. I would go in for bloodwork and ultrasounds 1 to 2 times a week at first and the hormones were not where they should be and the ultrasounds didnt show a lot of eggs growing.
They [staff at Fertility Centers of Illioins] were efficient and had a system. The staff is caring and dont pressure you about anything. They understand that this is such an emotionally overwhelming process and make you feel like you arent just a number. The buffalo grove office is great too but there is just something special about the team and environment at the highland park office...Nancy was amazing from making sure we understood before we left the office, to coordinating the meds to the specialty pharmacies, to taking my frantic anxiety ridden calls She was truly an amazing, compassionate, and patient nurse
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
East Asian
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
6
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Allison Rodgers truly cares and is an amazing Dr. She lays it out there for you, generates a plan, and gets results!!! We had a couple set backs but she was reassuring and we knew what to expect and watch out for. Amazing bedside manner she treats you like she would her own family and she is a very skilled Dr. Best part was she let us know what was going on every step of the way and made sure we understood everything, which was extremely important to me.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I would choose her 100 times over. If you follow her instructions she will give you results
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She was very kind, amazing bedside manner and honestly feels like she truly cares for her patients. Never once did I feel like just another patient. She centers her attention on you and never rushes
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Before we started treatment we did a saline sonogram and were not sure if my tubes had closed so she recommended IVF (which was my gut feeling for a successful pregnancy). She had me start taking metformin and ASA 81mg and a prenatal right away. We started injections (Novarel and maybe ganirelix?) as soon as my meds came in because I had PCOS. I would go in for bloodwork and ultrasounds 1 to 2 times a week at first and the hormones were not where they should be and the ultrasounds didnt show a lot of eggs growing. We ended up increasing the med dose two to three times and I believe maxing out on one. Because of gas in my colon the ultrasounds were hard to tell. We did about 3 weeks on 2 injectables to get my hormones/
Eggs up. And then an injection (follistem?) 24 hours before egg retrieval. The day before the egg retrieval I was put on a liquid diet and magnesium drink to hopefully help clear out. We went in early the next day and we were thinking maybe a couple eggs but my hormones were still low. Dr Rodgers wasnt the dr to do the retrieval it was another md at the Chicago facility. After the retrieval they had amazingly taken out 32 mature eggs!!!! They used ICSI for the sperm/egg connection (which I believe is their protocol). After the 5th day there was 18 eggs and we were to come in the day after for transfer. I was so sick after the retrieval we went in and I had gained 14 lbs in the 5 days. Free fluid in the abdomen. So we needed up canceling the transfer and Dr Rodgers came up with a game plan because of the OHSS. We waited a couple weeks and then started a frozen egg cycle. Using lupron and progesterone injections to get my uterus nice and fluffy. We transferred 1 embryo after the medicine and it was a success!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Nancy)
Nancy was amazing from making sure we understood before we left the office, to coordinating the meds to the specialty pharmacies, to taking my frantic anxiety ridden calls
She was truly an amazing, compassionate, and patient nurse
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Amazing group at the highland park office which is where I did 90 percent of my testing. Honestly wish it was closer but i would travel to that office over and over again no problem. They were efficient and had a system. The staff is caring and dont pressure you about anything. They understand that this is such an emotionally overwhelming process and make you feel like you arent just a number. The buffalo grove office is great too but there is just something special about the team and environment at the highland park office.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
You don't see her [Dr. Rodgers] at each appointment. ... She doesn't explain a lot of why she's doing what she's doing so if you have questions you need to ask and she'll definitely answer. Her treatments are not the same for each person. She tailors treatments to each patient. ... I did multiple embryo transfer due to my age and no pgs testing. ... Used estrogen priming and high dosages of stimulants. No birth control due to my age and not wanting to over suppress. No PGS as I have no history of miscarriages.
I felt like I received personal treatment at the suburban location [Fertility Centers of Illinois]. Although it doesn't bother me, some might not like that your doctor might not be doing your transfer or retrieval depending. Also, nurses do the iuis. ... Staff were like friends and always rooting me on. ... [Nursing staff] Very efficient and on top of everything. Quick to get back to you with answers and results. Not warm and fuzzy but cares. ...
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
You don't see her at each appointment. Only for consultations and follow ups after treatments. I was ok with that, as the other nurses and doctors are more than competent. She doesn't explain a lot of why she's doing what she's doing so if you have questions you need to ask and she'll definitely answer. Her treatments are not the same for each person. She tailors treatments to each patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Don't expect to see her at each appointment for blood work and ultra sounds.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Staff were like friends and always rooting me on.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Used estrogen priming and high dosages of stimulants. No birth control due to my age and not wanting to over suppress. No PGS as I have no history of miscarriages. Fresh transfer because I had few embryos. 1st cycle transferred 2 embryos fresh on day 5. Negative. 2nd cycle transferred 2 embryos fresh on day 5. Positive pregnancy test. Healthy baby girl born end of 2018.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Very efficient and on top of everything. Quick to get back to you with answers and results. Not warm and fuzzy but cares.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
There are several locations and I think people feel lost in the shuffle at the main clinic in downtown chicago. I felt like I received personal treatment at the suburban location. Although it doesn't bother me, some might not like that your doctor might not be doing your transfer or retrieval depending. Also, nurses do the iuis. Dr Rodgers was also a infertility patient herself so I think this makes her a better doctor to get patients.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I don't remember the total cost but I shopped around so I know they were competitively priced.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I did multiple embryo transfer due to my age and no pgs testing.
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10
10
Age
29 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
Dr. Rodgers is very open with her communication. She personally calls to speak with us, even after we have already spoken to our nurse. When we did our egg retrieval, she sounded so excited for us! She always answers any questions that we may have in great detail, and is always so kind....For fresh transfer we used agonist protocol....I have PCOS, and my husband has low morphology, so we used ICSI....Dr. Rodgers has experienced infertility herself, I think it gives her the compassion and understanding that some other doctors may not necessarily have.
Everyone [FCI - Lindenhurt] is so friendly and it makes the entire process less scary! There is even a financial advisor who helps you set up plans if you need to, so you can afford your treatment if insurance doesn’t help much....Very well oiled machine!!!! That’s for sure. I loved that I could schedule my appointments early in the morning. That way I would not have to keep leaving work for monitoring appointments. I was always in and out within 25 minutes of arriving.
Age
29 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is very open with her communication. She personally calls to speak with us, even after we have already spoken to our nurse. When we did our egg retrieval, she sounded so excited for us! She always answers any questions that we may have in great detail, and is always so kind.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Trust her! She really knows her stuff!!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers and my nurse Amber personally contacted me frequently. They’ve met my first son. I feel like they truly care to help us grow our family, and as Dr. Rodgers has experienced infertility herself, I think it gives her the compassion and understanding that some other doctors may not necessarily have.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
For fresh transfer we used agonist protocol. Can’t remember all of he drugs used that cycle, but I remember crinone, estrace, lupron, menupur.
For our frozen cycle for baby number two, we are using lupron acetate, baby aspirin, minivelle, and progesterone in oil, and crinone if needed-as well as estrace as needed. I have PCOS, and my husband has low morphology, so we used ICSI. Our first fresh cycle resulted in our beautiful baby boy with one embryo transferred. We are in the middle of our frozen transfer now for baby number 2.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber )
Very friendly, prompt, and easy to communicate with. We love that we can email and receive quick replys. Amber is amazing!
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Organized, kind, patient, and even the receptionists get to know you by name. Everyone is so friendly and it makes the entire process less scary! There is even a financial advisor who helps you set up plans if you need to, so you can afford your treatment if insurance doesn’t help much.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Very well oiled machine!!!! That’s for sure. I loved that I could schedule my appointments early in the morning. That way I would not have to keep leaving work for monitoring appointments. I was always in and out within 25 minutes of arriving.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
With my insurance, embryo freezing, and spleen freezing, I think we paid a total of $5000 after insurance. We pay $500 annually for the frozen embryos and $500 for the frozen sperm.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Dr. Rodgers always asks what we are comfortable with, but always reminds us that the human body is made to safely carry one baby at a time
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0
0
Age
36
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
0
0
I would ask questions, but get answers like ‘I don’t know’ [from Dr. Rodgers]. She would then tell me to come in for a consultation and talk , but she wasn’t ready to give me answers over the phone. Always ending the coversation with ‘we are here for you, let us know if you need anything’...having her as my IUI doctor I did not feel she was paying attention to my case at all...I went through cycle with Clomid & IUI, And 2 rounds of Letrozole & timed intercourse. With each medication I would have follicles, but never a positive pregnancy.
I has asked for an estimate on IUI cycle [with Fertility Centers of Illinois] because my insurance would not pay for it. I was given the wrong estimate of $200-$300. I then received bills of $1000s. The office would then only call me to confirm my appointment when they wanted more $$. I explained to them I was wrongfully estimated, they continued to push and threaten to cancel my cycle. All the while saying ‘we are here for you’
Age
36
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Business Executive
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
0
0
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
When I was called with bad resluts. I would ask questions, but get answers like ‘I don’t know’. She would then tell me to come in for a consultation and talk , but she wasn’t ready to give me answers over the phone. Always ending the coversation with ‘we are here for you, let us know if you need anything’. When l had just asked for help, and got an ‘i don’t know’ response.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Maybe your experience will be better with her as your IVF doctor. But having her as my IUI doctor I did not feel she was paying attention to my case at all
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
When I was called with bad resluts. I would ask questions, but get answers like ‘I don’t know’. She would then tell me to come in for a consultation and talk , but she wasn’t ready to give me answers over the phone. Always ending the coversation with ‘we are here for you, let us know if you need anything’. When l had just asked for help, and got an ‘i don’t know’ response.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
I went through cycle with Clomid & IUI, And 2 rounds of Letrozole & timed intercourse. With each medication I would have follicles, but never a positive pregnancy.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie )
Stephanie was also programmed to say ‘we are here for you’.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I has asked for an estimate on IUI cycle because my insurance would not pay for it. I was given the wrong estimate of $200-$300. I then received bills of $1000s.
The office would then only call me to confirm my appointment when they wanted more $$. I explained to them I was wrongfully estimated, they continued to push and threaten to cancel my cycle. All the while saying ‘we are here for you’
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
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10
10
Age
38
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr Rodgers is fabulous. She personally calls me during the treatment and meets with me to go through next steps. She listens to me and really tailors the treatment to me specifically.... She is very thorough when going over all the options. She is optimistic yet provides realistic expectations. She is very compassionate and seems to truly care about her patients. It would be nice to have a little more contact with her throughout the cycle, but the care from the nurse and clinic is top notch.
The clinic [FCI] had a variety of locations which is nice. For my main visits I go to a clinic 45 min from my home but for monitoring I am able to go to a clinic 10 min from my home. I wish that more services would b offered at clinic closer but I believe they are working on increasing the services!...I have a primary nurse. She always provides me with my results the afternoon of each visit. She is also available by email and always replies. She answers all of my questions in a timely manner.
Age
38
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers seems to know what she is talking about. She is very thorough when going over all the options. She is optimistic yet provides realistic expectations. She is very compassionate and seems to truly care about her patients. It would be nice to have a little more contact with her throughout the cycle, but the care from the nurse and clinic is top notch.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She is friendly and relatable.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers is fabulous. She personally calls me during the treatment and meets with me to go through next steps. She listens to me and really tailors the treatment to me specifically.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Cycle 1 we used letrozole, trigger shot and iui- this resulted in one mature follicle but ended in chemical pregnancy. Added estrogen part way through cycle and progesterone day 21.
Cycle 2 letrozole trigger shot and iui. Began estrogen and progesterone earlier. Lining was thin so upped the dose of progesterone and estrogen. Ended in a negative.
Cycle 3- getting ready to start this cycle. Letrozole with added metformin, and Gonal-f.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Nancy McEntee)
I have a primary nurse. She always provides me with my results the afternoon of each visit. She is also available by email and always replies. She answers all of my questions in a timely manner.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinic had a variety of locations which is nice. For my main visits I go to a clinic 45 min from my home but for monitoring I am able to go to a clinic 10 min from my home. I wish that more services would b offered at clinic closer but I believe they are working on increasing the services! They are on top of your cycle so you do not feel like you are wasting any time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I am out of pocket so it was 275 per cycle and 274 per iui.
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9
9
Age
30
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
9
9
After a cancelled IVF and a failed IVF at another clinic, I was losing hope when I came to Dr Rodgers. She gave me hope, but also acknowledged our odds and that it wouldn't be easy. I was glad she was willing to give it her all on a hard case. I thought she was very up to date on all the latest research and took time to answer all my questions. I have a direct email for any questions, and she made sure to call multiple times throughout the cycle to check in since she wasn't scheduled the day of my retrieval or transfer. Even after a failure, I know she will help me have a child with either my eggs or donor.
FCI is a large clinic, but Dr Rodgers and Amber give such personal attention... Amber is excellent. She has been an FCI patient herself, so she gets it. She is patient and prompt when responding to questions.... After previous attempts with Birth control/Antagonist and estrogen priming/microdose lupron failed, we did an estrogen primed and antagonist protocol with max stims. It was exactly what we needed. After getting only 2 eggs at my previous clinic, we were able to get 12 eggs (8 mature) and 2 embryos to day 5. Unfortunately it didn't work, but this was by far the furthest we had ever gotten.
Age
30
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
9
9
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
After a cancelled IVF and a failed IVF at another clinic, I was losing hope when I came to Dr Rodgers. She gave me hope, but also acknowledged our odds and that it wouldn't be easy. I was glad she was willing to give it her all on a hard case. I thought she was very up to date on all the latest research and took time to answer all my questions. I have a direct email for any questions, and she made sure to call multiple times throughout the cycle to check in since she wasn't scheduled the day of my retrieval or transfer. Even after a failure, I know she will help me have a child with either my eggs or donor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She is great. After seeing 2 other doctors, and having consults with 2 more, I finally found the right fit with Dr. Rodgers. Schedule a consult with her, you won't regret it. I was worried about feeling like a number in a large clinic, but Dr. Rodgers and her nurse make it feel like a small clinic experience.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers is very compassionate, yet honest and straight forward. You can tell she gets it since she has gone through it. She called multiple times through my cycle to let me know she was watching things closely and called personally with my negative result. She also spent as long as we needed (over an hour) talking about options for next steps.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
After previous attempts with Birth control/Antagonist and estrogen priming/microdose lupron failed, we did an estrogen primed and antagonist protocol with max stims. It was exactly what we needed. After getting only 2 eggs at my previous clinic, we were able to get 12 eggs (8 mature) and 2 embryos to day 5. Unfortunately it didn't work, but this was by far the furthest we had ever gotten.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber is excellent. She has been an FCI patient herself, so she gets it. She is patient and prompt when responding to questions.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
FCI is a large clinic, but Dr Rodgers and Amber give such personal attention. I had Dr. Marut for both my retrieval and transfer, and I really liked him as well. Overall I was very impressed with the facilities and everyone I have met there.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I have insurance that covers infertility up to a life time max after hitting a deductible and OOP max
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10
10
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
Dr. Rodgers discussed diagnosis with us and always answered all of our questions; she called with every negative pregnancy test to discuss the next steps..... Letrozole and double IUI with estrogen support. During the first cycle, the letrozole (2.5 mg I believe) caused two great looking follicles to grow and the back to back IUI went perfectly. The estrogen support (Crinone) was added during the TWW. During the second cycle, the letrozole (same dosage) only caused one normal sized follicle, and Estrodiol, Crinone, and progesterone in oil (1mL) were all added during the TWW due to uterine lining not being think enough. For the third cycle, Dr. Rodgers doubled the dosage of the letrozole and we'll see if that helped the follicle size and count.
Amber [a nurse at FCI] was wonderful and compassionate. She has also gone through treatments and has some of the same issues that I have and been successful. She is currently on maternity leave and Ashley is now my primary nurse since the start of the second cycle. Ashley is also great and always responsive.... The staff took great care to learn our names and ask us about our lives outside of treatments. And every nurse is understanding and responsive both over phone and email.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers always made us feel normal and excepted, and the compassion that she shows during every call helps us process the results. I prefer to focus on the next step and Dr. Rodgers helped us do that.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Ask every question you have, and don't be ashamed to ask.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers discussed diagnosis with us and always answered all of our questions; she called with every negative pregnancy test to discuss the next steps. The staff took great care to learn our names and ask us about our lives outside of treatments. And every nurse is understanding and responsive both over phone and email.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
We've only done two cycles so far, both were the same. Letrozole and double IUI with estrogen support. During the first cycle, the letrozole (2.5 mg I believe) caused two great looking follicles to grow and the back to back IUI went perfectly. The estrogen support (Crinone) was added during the TWW. During the second cycle, the letrozole (same dosage) only caused one normal sized follicle, and Estrodiol, Crinone, and progesterone in oil (1mL) were all added during the TWW due to uterine lining not being think enough. For the third cycle, Dr. Rodgers doubled the dosage of the letrozole and we'll see if that helped the follicle size and count.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber Kidde and Ashley Milton)
Amber was wonderful and compassionate. She has also gone through treatments and has some of the same issues that I have and been successful. She is currently on maternity leave and Ashley is now my primary nurse since the start of the second cycle. Ashley is also great and always responsive.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Strengths: welcoming, compassionate, knowledgeable, comfortable
Weaknesses: The first cycle can be tricky- if you don't ask questions they assume you know what's going on.
Also, be aware of their payment process and policies. Talk to your nurse or the office manager about how much you might need to save and ways to find discounts.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Treatments are expensive but I was lucky my insurance covered most of it, and now covers all of it after I hit my deductible. For reference, my deductible was just over 3000 and we hit that with a cycle and a half.
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10
10
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
Dr. Rodgers has personally called me on multiple occasions. She called me when I had to cancel an IUI cycle, she called me with my final fertilization report, and she shared personal experiences while I was miscarrying. I recently had a hysterscopy and D&C performed and she sat in bed with me to discuss my results. She also called me the next day to see how I was doing....Dr. Rodgers will give you a ton of information and tell you what she thinks is best for you, but she is also willing to discuss any research you may have discovered on your own. She definitely advocates for her patients and makes sure you are involved in your treatment plan. She generally answers questions you did not know you even had, but also make sure you ask the questions you do have.
Because it [FCI] is a large practice, some procedures may not actually be done by Dr. Rodgers. My egg retrieval was performed by another doctor, but I never once felt my quality of care was compromised. Dr. Rodgers will try her best to make sure she can perform transfers and any surgeries you may need. We had a slight issue with the billing department because they did not send my husband's initial testing through insurance. Because of this, we had to pay out of pocket. Once they did send it though, they were very slow to issue a refund and would not issue it until my account was also paid off. We have finally received the refund, but that process took longer than expected.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
When I first met with Dr. Rodgers, I was extremely nervous because I did not know what to expect. However, she quickly put me at ease. She told me what she thought was going on, explained the process for figuring it out, and then made sure I had all of her contact information. Once I had a diagnosis and started the process she was very upfront about everything. She explained things in terms I understood and addressed any and all issues I had. After my first failed cycle, she called me personally to tell my beta hCG results were negative and discussed next steps. Each appointment we had with her she was incredibly informative and discussed our chances of success and what to expect. I think one of Dr. Rodgers' strengths is her compassion. She herself has been through the gamut of fertility treatment and because of this, she totally understands where each and every patient is coming from. I feel like I am thoroughly cared for by Dr. Rodgers and honestly could not ask for a better doctor to have to go through this journey with.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers will give you a ton of information and tell you what she thinks is best for you, but she is also willing to discuss any research you may have discovered on your own. She definitely advocates for her patients and makes sure you are involved in your treatment plan. She generally answers questions you did not know you even had, but also make sure you ask the questions you do have.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers has personally called me on multiple occasions. She called me when I had to cancel an IUI cycle, she called me with my final fertilization report, and she shared personal experiences while I was miscarrying. I recently had a hysterscopy and D&C performed and she sat in bed with me to discuss my results. She also called me the next day to see how I was doing.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Our first cycle was a timed intercourse and Letrozole cycle. I took Letrozole on cycle days 5-9. The rationale behind this was the fact that I have PCOS and do not ovulate on my own. If I could ovulate, I could potentially get pregnant. Unfortunately, I began surging on my own with only a 14.5mm follicle so while I did the trigger shot, it did not produce a mature enough egg. I did not get pregnant this cycle. My second cycle we chose to do an injectable IUI cycle. The rationale behind this was that while I produced one follicle on Letrozole, it was not large enough. The injectables (Gonal-f) would hopefully produce a few mature follicles. Unfortunately, after 19 days of stimming, I had 10 follicles growing at the same rate. This cycle was cancelled. We finally opted for IVF. We used an antagonist protocol with Gonal-f, Menopur, and Ganirelix. I stimmed for eleven days. Days 1-4 I was on 200iu of Gonal-f. Days 5-10 I was on 150iu Gonal-f, 75iu Menopur and Ganirelix. Day 11 I was on 100iu Gonal-f, 75iu Menopur, and Ganirelix. Day 12 I triggered with 20iu of Lupron. Day 13 I had to add an hCG booster. On Day 14, I had 24 eggs retrieved, 16 of them were mature and 14 were ICSIed. We ended up with seven day 5 blastocysts and two day 6 blastocysts. This was a freeze all cycle as I have a rather high AMH and PCOS. In January we transferred one 2AA blastocyst and ended up getting pregnant. Unfortunately, this ended in a loss at 7w3d. I am currently prepping for a May FET.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber is definitely my go to. Whenever I have questions she is quick to e-mail or call me back with answers. She is incredibly compassionate and knowledgable. Her coordination with Dr. Rodgers is amazing and I always feel like I am getting the best care. At times I felt incredibly overwhelmed with the process, but Amber always put my mind at ease. She has made this journey tolerable and I cannot imagine having a better nurse to help me through the process.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Fertility Centers of Illinois is a large clinic, but they do have many smaller offices in the suburbs. Almost all of the blood work and ultrasound appointments, and meeting with Dr. Rodgers will be at your home office. Sometimes you may have to go to the River North location for an appointment or two, but that depends on the cycle you are in. For example, during IVF I had to have weekend monitoring appointments so I had to go to River North. Because it is a large practice, some procedures may not actually be done by Dr. Rodgers. My egg retrieval was performed by another doctor, but I never once felt my quality of care was compromised. Dr. Rodgers will try her best to make sure she can perform transfers and any surgeries you may need. We had a slight issue with the billing department because they did not send my husband's initial testing through insurance. Because of this, we had to pay out of pocket. Once they did send it though, they were very slow to issue a refund and would not issue it until my account was also paid off. We have finally received the refund, but that process took longer than expected.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
We are extremely fortunate to have excellent insurance coverage. Once I hit my deductible, I was only responsible for 10% of the total cost of fertility care. Each time I meet with Dr. Rodgers personally I have a $40 co-pay. Other than that I just pay the lab and ultrasound costs. With that said, this treatment still has not been cheap, but it has been incredibly affordable because of my insurance.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Lost appointments
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
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6
6
Age
37
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
6
6
When we requested phone calls, she was cooperative but we had to spend the first part of the call reminding her of our journey thus far. I think she did the best she could but she just has to handle a lot of volume.
My biggest frustration is the lack of follow up or communication. Their offices closed at 4pm or earlier on a regular basis and it was hard to get ahold of people to ask questions or to review your medications.
Age
37
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
6
6
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is full of energy and makes you feel comfortable right away. We liked her right away because she was so confident that she could help us. Because she has a lot of patients, it's hard at times to keep her full attention. This is the case from our first consultation throughout the next 3-4 months. When we requested phone calls, she was cooperative but we had to spend the first part of the call reminding her of our journey thus far. I think she did the best she could but she just has to handle a lot of volume. Her nurse Amber is her other half and while I adore Amber, there's only so much she can do with approximately 200 patients. My biggest frustration is the lack of follow up or communication. Their offices closed at 4pm or earlier on a regular basis and it was hard to get ahold of people to ask questions or to review your medications.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Have phone discussions with Dr. Rodgers on a regular basis. Her nurses are great, but it's nice to review next steps with the doctor and understand why she's prescribing what she is.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
When we requested her attention she was there for us. The clinic as a whole has a lot of volume so it's easy to feel like a number and there's only so much the doctors and nurses can do to make you feel different. Amber, our nurse, worked very hard to communicate with us and she was lovely. We spoke to Dr. Rodgers about 2-3 times over a 5 month period. Again, once we requested to speak with her she was accommodating. My husband and I decided that although we feel like it's a cattle call at times, if it works, then GREAT! We are still in treatment.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber works very hard to make a connection with her patients. She makes herself available after hours for calls and emails with patients in case you have any questions. She definitely made up for the lack or warm and fuzzies we got from the doctor.
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10
10
Age
32 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Rodgers always remembered us and was prepared for every appointment....She is very determined to make you successful. I am one of 4 friends who has used her and we all have gotten pregnant. She takes time with you and is very blunt about her expectations.... Before egg retrievals she did not use birth control but instead waited for natural ovulation before starting estrogen patches and Lupron.
Everyone [at Fertility Centers of Illinois] was very friendly. My only negative would be that when booking appointments they would often transfer you back and forth to other clinics depending on availability and that became annoying to repeat yourself.... I could call the office and most times talk directly to my nurse. We also communicated via email almost daily. She was very present and responded to all emails.
Age
32 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She is very determined to make you successful. I am one of 4 friends who has used her and we all have gotten pregnant. She takes time with you and is very blunt about her expectations. She is all business but is also very compassionate.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Make sure you are ready to hear the hard truth. She is willing to do whatever you want for the most part but does not want to waste your time or money.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers always remembered us and was prepared for every appointment. She always asked about our adopted son and remembered his name.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Before egg retrievals she did not use birth control but instead waited for natural ovulation before starting estrogen patches and Lupron. Then after your period started, the stimulation meds began (follistim, ganirellix, menopur). I then had appointments every 2 days for monitoring. We also did ERA cycles to make sure Lining was receptive before frozen transfers. For transfers we used Lupron, estradiol patches, vaginal estrogen, and progesterone in oil.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley)
I could call the office and most times talk directly to my nurse. We also communicated via email almost daily. She was very present and responded to all emails.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Everyone was very friendly. My only negative would be that when booking appointments they would often transfer you back and forth to other clinics depending on availability and that became annoying to repeat yourself.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
We were very lucky to have insurance coverage for IVF. We were only responsible for our copays until our deductible was met.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Dr. Rodgers is usually against multiple embryo transfer until several attempts have failed or embryo quality is not ideal.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to call with results
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9
9
Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation
9
9
Dr. Rodgers will only do a single embryo transfer when the embryo is tested. Because we did not test and had multiple failures we transferred two embryos and became pregnant with our son...had a good bedside manner, but at the same time didn't sugar coat stuff and made sure she was clear on her expectations/next steps. After multiple failures she was a breathe of fresh air with a new approach. Not afraid to try new things and took the time to really talk through multiple options.
[Fertility Centers of Illinois has] Good processes, and great lab, but just a lot of patients, so some doctors just have too much volume to keep clear track. Most days I was in and out for monitoring appointments within 45 minutes, but there were definitely busy days where it was an hour or more... the nursing staff is great...it was not a month plus wait to get on her [Dr. Rodger's] schedule like it seems to be with a lot of other doctors.
Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation
9
9
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers had a good bedside manner, but at the same time didn't sugar coat stuff and made sure she was clear on her expectations/next steps. After multiple failures she was a breathe of fresh air with a new approach. Not afraid to try new things and took the time to really talk through multiple options.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She likes to run tests and is a big fan of the ERA. She will talk through all of the options with you. While you wont regularly communicate directly with her, the nursing staff is great. I did also love that when I did need to meet with her it was not a month plus wait to get on her schedule like it seems to be with a lot of other doctors.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers and her nursing staff are extremely personable and follow up on everything in an extremely timely manner.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
IVF retrieval, ERA, and then a frozen transfer protocol that was a "stimulated cycle."
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
The nursing staff, specifically Amber was amazing! She was always quick to get back to me and took the time to clearly answer all of my questions. I also loved that she typically called to talk through things.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Good processes, and great lab, but just a lot of patients, so some doctors just have too much volume to keep clear track. Most days I was in and out for monitoring appointments within 45 minutes, but there were definitely busy days where it was an hour or more.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I was lucky and had insurance cover a lot of our costs.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Dr. Rodgers will only do a single embryo transfer when the embryo is tested. Because we did not test and had multiple failures we transferred two embryos and became pregnant with our son.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
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10
10
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Other
10
10
Dr Rodgers seemsnto care for me as a person, and us as a couple. She is very detailed and I feel she really wants us to get pregnant. She is very invested in our success.... I feel like she understands what you are going through and looks at everything as a whole to give you the best chance possible for success....She was my second opinion and found I had polyps in my uterus which could have prevented pregnancy. She also gave me a plan, so I felt comfortable moving forward.
I am very impressed with the clinic [FCI]. Scheduling is very easy and everyone has been so helpful. I love that they have mulitple locations that you can go to. I love that I always get a returned phone call before the end of the day....everyone from the front desk, to the nurses and doctor herself walked me through everystep and made me feel so comfortable. So far this has been a wonderful experience, during a very stressful time in our lives. I highly recommend FCI to anyone needing a reproductive endocronologist.
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Other
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I would highly recommend Dr Rodgers. She seems to really care about you as a person and your success. I feel like she understands what you are going through and looks at everything as a whole to give you the best chance possible for success.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Go see her! Get a second opinion! She was my second opinion and found I had polyps in my uterus which could have prevented pregnancy. She also gave me a plan, so I felt comfortable moving forward.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers seemsnto care for me as a person, and us as a couple. She is very detailed and I feel she really wants us to get pregnant. She is very invested in our success.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
We are doing the schoyer prep protocol. We are just starting this process now.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber is amazing! I have nothing but great things to say about her. She has always called me back same day and took as much time as I needed to explain everything. She is amazing!
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I am very impressed with the clinic. Scheduling is very easy and everyone has been so helpful. I love that they have mulitple locations that you can go to. I love that I always get a returned phone call before the end of the day. I had surgrey with Dr. Rodgers, and I was very nervous but everyone from the front desk, to the nurses and doctor herself walked me through everystep and made me feel so comfortable. So far this has been a wonderful experience, during a very stressful time in our lives. I highly recommend FCI to anyone needing a reproductive endocronologist.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
We used Attain to purchase a multi package system
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9
9
Age
34 - 37
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
9
9
She makes time for her patients...I was always greeted by doctor Rodgers with a hug and a smile. She genuinely wanted us to have success and it showed... very attentive and empathetic. She always tried to solve the issue at hand and never made me feel like I was asking a dumb question. She made me feel like I was part of my treatment plan...the second round she added menopur and Lurpon which helped get 5 embryos instead of only 2.
The clinics [Fertility Centers of Illinois] strength is it is a well oiled machine. The have a good system. I would say the weakness is sometimes because of scheduling you could have a different doctors do retrieval’s. I know my doctor couldn’t be at everyone but was odd to have a doctor do your retrieval when they never have treated you...I have gone to this clinic for over 3 years and most [nurses] remember me by name. Nancy always tried to answer questions when I called and she was great with getting back to me with emails
Age
34 - 37
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
9
9
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers was very attentive and empathetic. She always tried to solve the issue at hand and never made me feel like I was asking a dumb question. She made me feel like I was part of my treatment plan.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions big or small. She is your doctor if you want to speak with her email her or set up a consultation. She makes time for her patients
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I felt like a human because I was always greeted by doctor Rodgers with a hug and a smile. She genuinely wanted us to have success and it showed.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
All I remember was the second round she added menopur and Lurpon which helped get 5 embryos instead of only 2.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Nancy )
I have gone to this clinic for over 3 years and most remember me by name. Nancy always tried to answer questions when I called and she was great with getting back to me with emails
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinics strength is it is a well oiled machine. The have a good system. I would say the weakness is sometimes because of scheduling you could have a different doctors do retrieval’s. I know my doctor couldn’t be at everyone but was odd to have a doctor do your retrieval when they never have treated you
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
A lot of my insurance covered my treatments. I paid $35 co pays and for medication. I did an ERA test that I paid $900 for out of pocket
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10
10
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing, Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
She [Dr. Allison Rodgers] was everything we wanted in a doctor and more. I can’t thank her enough for our miracle baby. She was kind, respectful, listened to our concerns and wants. Anytime we wanted to try a different protocol or had questions she listened to us and made sure to accommodate our needs.... First protocol was schoyer prep & stims were menopur with follistim. Produced 2 embryos transferred both and failed pregnancy. Second was microdose lupron prep continued with high doses of follistim & menopur. Resulted in 1 embryo and a full term pregnancy
Some of the receptionists [at FCI-Highland Park] could be a little more friendly but overall it was a great experience. My appointments were all scheduled flawlessly and I always felt like family when I came in. They knew my name right away. I would recommend this clinic to anyone looking to pursue fertility treatments.... [The nurses were] Very warm and kind. Always answered any questions or concerns we had throughout treatment and promptly
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing, Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She was everything we wanted in a doctor and more. I can’t thank her enough for our miracle baby. She was kind, respectful, listened to our concerns and wants. Anytime we wanted to try a different protocol or had questions she listened to us and made sure to accommodate our needs.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
To not be afraid to advocate for yourself and ask questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She was very honest with us and up front about our odds. She checked in on us throughout treatment and made us feel like family.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
First protocol was schoyer prep & stims were menopur with follistim. Produced 2 embryos transferred both and failed pregnancy.
Second was microdose lupron prep continued with high doses of follistim & menopur. Resulted in 1 embryo and a full term pregnancy
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Nancy )
Very warm and kind. Always answered any questions or concerns we had throughout treatment and promptly
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Some of the receptionists could be a little more friendly but overall it was a great experience. My appointments were all scheduled flawlessly and I always felt like family when I came in. They knew my name right away. I would recommend this clinic to anyone looking to pursue fertility treatments.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Medications costing us $6000 out of pocket and treatment itself another $2500. Now we have no coverage so it would cost us 15-20,000 if we tried again
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10
10
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr. Rodgers is kind, enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated... I can tell when she is on the phone with me that Dr Rodgers is looking at my chart and reviewing my history, and sometimes she forgets the details and I have to remind her. She is on top of her game and is a great Dr, but these are just minor details that I've noticed...
It is a large clinic [FCI - Chi], so be prepared for lines at the River North office. The nice thing is that there are many branch locations for you to monitor and get labs at...I had several nurses working on my various IVF cycles. They were all extremely competent. The procedure nurses at the River North location were super comforting, sweet, and compassionate...
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is kind, enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
You have the best doctor in the practice!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
This is a popular doctor in a huge clinic network, so some of the impersonal-ness is to be expected. I can tell when she is on the phone with me that Dr Rodgers is looking at my chart and reviewing my history, and sometimes she forgets the details and I have to remind her. She is on top of her game and is a great Dr, but these are just minor details that I've noticed.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Dr. Rodgers was my second RE and based my first IVF protocol on my first IVF attempt. After two failed, cancelled long lupron cycles, an antagonist protocol with an hCG trigger worked for me. I am a difficult responder to stimulation, so I do not fault Dr. Rodgers in my failed cases. Each time we learned more about my body and I felt that she was dedicated to figuring me out. On IVF attempt #3 (with her), she was able to retrieve a healthy number of eggs without hyper-stimulating.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I had several nurses working on my various IVF cycles. They were all extremely competent. The procedure nurses at the River North location were super comforting, sweet, and compassionate.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
It is a large clinic, so be prepared for lines at the River North office. The nice thing is that there are many branch locations for you to monitor and get labs at.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Fresh IVF (without meds): ~$12,000
FET: $3,500
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8
10
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
8
10
She's [Dr. Rodgers] always very kind and encouraging. Sometimes, however, she seems distracted...ask her any questions they have when they get to see her. You may end up taking more work her nurses, but fortunately they are very kind and helpful....We used an antagonist protocol. It was slightly switched for the 2nd retrieval cycle....Dr. Rodgers has always been encouraging and compassionate. She answers all our questions and helps us understand the process. There have been moments it feels like her attention is elsewhere, but she is otherwise helpful.
Strengths: Everyone I've worked with is very kind. I am someone who needs encouragement and positivity. Thankfully everyone has been that and more. This isn't always easy with such a large, widespread clinic. Pro... clinics all over the Chicago area. This is helpful for me during all the monitoring. Weaknesses: I felt very rushed at my first retrieval after waiting for over an hour in the waiting room. It was not a good experience. The second retrieval went more smoothly. The downtown location tends to get backed up and wait times are long....She [RN] is kind, upbeat and funny. Very encouraging and responsive whenever I ask her questions.
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
8
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers has always been encouraging and compassionate. She answers all our questions and helps us understand the process. There have been moments it feels like her attention is elsewhere, but she is otherwise helpful.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I would just encourage them to ask her any questions they have when they get to see her. You may end up taking more work her nurses, but fortunately they are very kind and helpful.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She's always very kind and encouraging. Sometimes, however, she seems distracted.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
We used an antagonist protocol. It was slightly switched for the 2nd retrieval cycle.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber Kiddie)
She is kind, upbeat and funny. Very encouraging and responsive whenever I ask her questions.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Strengths: Everyone I've worked with is very kind. I am someone who needs encouragement and positivity. Thankfully everyone has been that and more. This isn't always easy with such a large, widespread clinic.
Pro... clinics all over the Chicago area. This is helpful for me during all the monitoring.
Weaknesses: I felt very rushed at my first retrieval after waiting for over an hour in the waiting room. It was not a good experience. The second retrieval went more smoothly. The downtown location tends to get backed up and wait times are long.
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7
7
Age
41 - 42
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF, Surrogacy
Diagnosis
—
7
7
[Dr. Allison Rodgers] started with low dosage since my body is so sensitive. Worked great for me since I have very high number of of follicles...only do single embryo transfer...only follow up after retrieval. No other communication, except with the nurse... Very positive and not pushy. She seem very experienced and open to alternative treatments as well. Great and personable...great with starting slow dosage and explaining what our game plan would
Most of the time there is little wait [at Fertility Centers of Illinois] if you come early. Sometimes the front desk is rude. Ultrasound nurse is always grumpy and in a bad mood. Never friendly and just rude most of the time. Would go to a different clinic if I didn't like the doctor...Feel like the nurse keeps on pressuring me to hurry up for the next round...I had to tell her and ordered my own lab work to confirm my TSH was elevated.
Age
41 - 42
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
East Asian
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Doctor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF, Surrogacy
Diagnosis
—
7
7
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Roger is great with starting slow dosage and explaining what our game plan would be. Very positive and not pushy. She seem very experienced and open to alternative treatments as well. Great and personable.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She is very straight forward so you will know if she can help.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Feel like the nurse keeps on pressuring me to hurry up for the next round. Dr. Rogers only follow up after retrieval. No other communication, except with the nurse.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
We started with low dosage since my body is so sensitive. Worked great for me since I have very high number of of follicles.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Felt like she was pushy and insisted that I should not wait too long when I kept on telling her I feel off after the first round of IVF. I had to tell her and ordered my own lab work to confirm my TSH was elevated.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Most of the time there is little wait if you come early. Sometimes the front desk is rude. Ultrasound nurse is always grumpy and in a bad mood. Never friendly and just rude most of the time. Would go to a different clinic if I didn't like the doctor.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
$6,000 out of pocket with insurance
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Dr. Rogers only do single embryo transfer
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8
10
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
8
10
She [Dr. Rodgers] is very nice. I think she is very knowledgeable and takes a hands on approach. I wish she was not as pushy about using an egg donor right away and would give it time to let me chose that course of action...She changed protocol after the first failure to include more menopur and added DHEA....She's very nice and supportive. She will adjust medications and make changes as need be...
The clinic [FCI] at river north runs late for egg retrievals and it is very frustrating. I was extremely anxious that I would ovulate all my eggs before retrievals ... Every one was so nice and helpful. They were quick to get you in and out...She [nurse] is the sweetest woman ever and the best cheerleader I could ever ask for...I wish she [Dr. Rodgers]was not as pushy about using an egg donor right away and would give it time to let me chose that course of action.
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
8
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She is very nice. I think she is very knowledgeable and takes a hands on approach. I wish she was not as pushy about using an egg donor right away and would give it time to let me chose that course of action.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She's very nice and supportive. She will adjust medications and make changes as need be.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
She changed protocol after the first failure to include more menopur and added DHEA. I got 3 embryos the next time even though we had less eggs retrieved. For our 3rd cycle we will try lupron but also a high amount of menopur to increase egg quality.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Nancy Macentie)
She is the sweetest woman ever and the best cheerleader I could ever ask for.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinic at river north runs late for egg retrievals and it is very frustrating. I was extremely anxious that I would ovulate all my eggs before retrievals and in fact that happened to two woman I know.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Every one was so nice and helpful. They were quick to get you in and out.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
My insurance covered most of the treatment. I paid the deductible and 20% until I hit my out of pocket max
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
If the embryo is PGS then one, If not then 2.
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10
10
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr Rodgers was very compassionate. We never felt rushed and our care was very customized. I could email her at midnight with questions and she would answer right away. She’s amazing...is not a one size fits all fertility specialist. She creates a customized plan with strategy and loving care. She’s been through IVF herself and gets it. I cannot imagine going through this without her care...
It’s a large facility can seem less person but on the contrary Dr Rodgers made it feel like a boutique clinic. Tons of locations convenient for appointments. They are equipped with really knowledgeable staff...My nurse was the best! Loving, responsive, sharp, and explained things clearly. She never rushed us and always took the time to make sure we were comfortable. She was incredible.
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr. Rodgers is not a one size fits all fertility specialist. She creates a customized plan with strategy and loving care. She’s been through IVF herself and gets it. I cannot imagine going through this without her care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I fully trust Dr. Rodgers so anyone she treats is under exceptional care. Therefore, I do not have advice! Just best of luck!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers was very compassionate. We never felt rushed and our care was very customized. I could email her at midnight with questions and she would answer right away. She’s amazing.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
I don’t remember specifics.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley Million )
My nurse was the best! Loving, responsive, sharp, and explained things clearly. She never rushed us and always took the time to make sure we were comfortable. She was incredible.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
It’s a large facility can seem less person but on the contrary Dr Rodgers made it feel like a boutique clinic. Tons of locations convenient for appointments. They are equipped with really knowledgeable staff.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Don’t recall insurance covered so we paid for our copays and deductables. About 5k our of pocket.
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
One of the doctors in her facility was against transferring two. Dr Rodgers was open to transferring multiple. She thinks outside of the box.
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8
10
Age
36 - 38
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI, 6 IVF, 6 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Uterine Fibroids
8
10
She [Dr. Rodgers] was caring, compassionate and professional. She is very knowledgeable. After years of trying, she was the first doctor to suggest I check antibodies for autoimmune disease. She was right to do so, because I had hashimoto...She was very kind and personal. She cared about me and tried for a positive outcome..... Also, the doctor that does your treatment will not be the doctor that does the actual retrieval or transfers, it would be the doctor on call that day [at FCI]...If it wasn’t for [my nurse] I would not know what to do. She guided me through the process step by step. She was very reliable.
The clinic [FCI] is good. They have many locations which makes it convenient. I didn’t like the fact that they did retrieval’s and transfers at their Chicago location only. It would have been more convenient to do all procedures at their local clinics. Also, the doctor that does your treatment will not be the doctor that does the actual retrieval or transfers, it would be the doctor on call that day...Amber was an excellent nurse. Very compassionate and personal. She was very organized and detailed. If it wasn’t for her I would not know what to do. She guided me through the process step by step. She was very reliable
Age
36 - 38
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Middle Eastern
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
4th of 4 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 6 IVF, 6 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Uterine Fibroids
8
10
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She was caring, compassionate and professional. She is very knowledgeable. After years of trying, she was the first doctor to suggest I check antibodies for autoimmune disease. She was right to do so, because I had hashimoto.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Ask questions, don’t hold back. Me informed and do your research before hand.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
She was very kind and personal. She cared about me and tried for a positive outcome.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber was an excellent nurse. Very compassionate and personal. She was very organized and detailed. If it wasn’t for her I would not know what to do. She guided me through the process step by step. She was very reliable.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinic is good. They have many locations which makes it convenient. I didn’t like the fact that they did retrieval’s and transfers at their Chicago location only. It would have been more convenient to do all procedures at their local clinics. Also, the doctor that does your treatment will not be the doctor that does the actual retrieval or transfers, it would be the doctor on call that day.
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10
N/A
Age
34
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
N/A
I always felt like I was Dr Rodgers only patient although we know there were many. There were times that she responded to panicked phone calls at 4:45am. Very professional and kind.... I immediately felt like I was in the right place. Every interaction was positive and she really took the time and her skills to ensure the best possible outcome for is to start our family. She is sincere and has wonderful success rates.
I was more than pleased with the care and compassion I received at all of the FCI locations and with all of the staff. The receptionists, ultrasound techs, lab techs, nurses, and doctor were too notch. I never felt like a number but rather knew that each one of those people was invested in me and our journey to have a family. I love that they have multiple clinics, which made things more flexible and convenient. Ultimately I would recommend FCI to anyone in need of fertility related issues.
Age
34
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
N/A
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I immediately felt like I was in the right place. Every interaction was positive and she really took the time and her skills to ensure the best possible outcome for is to start our family. She is sincere and has wonderful success rates.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I always felt like I was Dr Rodgers only patient although we know there were many. There were times that she responded to panicked phone calls at 4:45am. Very professional and kind.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Amber)
Amber was responsive immediately to all questions and concerns. She was wonderful!
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
I was more than pleased with the care and compassion I received at all of the FCI locations and with all of the staff. The receptionists, ultrasound techs, lab techs, nurses, and doctor were too notch. I never felt like a number but rather knew that each one of those people was invested in me and our journey to have a family. I love that they have multiple clinics, which made things more flexible and convenient. Ultimately I would recommend FCI to anyone in need of fertility related issues.
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5
6
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
5
6
I think Dr Rodgers is very knowledgeable but I think she has too many patients and I believe that affects her level of care. My results were less than expected and I plan to change to a different Dr...It’s clear Dr Rodgers attempts to make a connection with her patients...Press her for your test results, meaning get copies yourself so you can ensure everything is correct...We did injectables for egg retrieval to create embryos. Triggered with Lupron.
[The nurses at Fertility Centers of Illinois are] Very compassionate. She sat with me while I cried and generally got back to me in a reasonable timeframe...The clinic is very busy and there is only one ultrasound tech in the mornings so get there as early as you can for monitoring as they take you in the order you come. It’s better to go to the satellite locations as their main office downtown takes much longer despite multiple techs at that location.
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
4th of 4 Docs
Treatment
2 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
5
6
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I think Dr Rodgers is very knowledgeable but I think she has too many patients and I believe that affects her level of care. My results were less than expected and I plan to change to a different Dr at FCI for this reason.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Press her for your test results, meaning get copies yourself so you can ensure everything is correct.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
It’s clear Dr Rodgers attempts to make a connection with her patients.
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
We did injectables for egg retrieval to create embryos. Triggered with Lupron.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Nancy)
Very compassionate. She sat with me while I cried and generally got back to me in a reasonable timeframe.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
The clinic is very busy and there is only one ultrasound tech in the mornings so get there as early as you can for monitoring as they take you in the order you come. It’s better to go to the satellite locations as their main office downtown takes much longer despite multiple techs at that location.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
My insurance paid for the procedures but I paid for the drugs out of pocket
Describe Allison Rodgers's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
None
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Provided conflicting information
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
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9
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
9
9
Dr Rodgers was very helpful and understanding during this process. Still to early to know if IUI worked. But appreciated Doc and her staff. I only wish the protocol was outlined a bit clearer considering the several appts needed. Sometimes I didn’t know why I was coming in for an appt, I just showed up. ... Be encouraged to ask questions ... I was told that since my thyroid was low I’d have to take synthetic hormone
I was told that since my thyroid was low I’d have to take synthetic hormone, i was told it would be called In and it never was. ... Weakness. For 6:30 am appts, if patients have arrived, don’t let them sit in the lobby, open the office doors [Fertility Centers of Illinois] so they can sit in the common area. Or have a sign saying the doors won’t open till a certain time so I doesn’t appear like the staff at the desk is ignoring patients ... Although I hated communicating via email, my nurse was very responsive ...
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
9
9
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Dr Rodgers was very helpful and understanding during this process. Still to early to know if IUI worked. But appreciated Doc and her staff. I only wish the protocol was outlined a bit clearer considering the several appts needed. Sometimes I didn’t know why I was coming in for an appt, I just showed up.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Be encouraged to ask questions
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Not sure as this is my first time.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois. (Assigned nurse: Ashley Z)
Although I hated communicating via email, my nurse was very responsive
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Weakness. For 6:30 am appts, if patients have arrived, don’t let them sit in the lobby, open the office doors so they can sit in the common area. Or have a sign saying the doors won’t open till a certain time so I doesn’t appear like the staff at the desk is ignoring patients
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
High deductible plan$1500
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
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7
Age
43
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
7
7
Consultation was good. She [Dr. Rodgers] gave the facts and detected I needed surgery for fibroids that I had no idea would prevent pregnancy ... I was grateful she provided me guidiance in who can do my surgery first before she would see me for ivf. They were pretty rigid with clearances and I feel being in the medical profession you should be aware of all situations and not be uncomfortable.
Overly reactive rather than giving the patient peace of mind. Knowledgeable and helpful overall but was not comfortable returning [to Fertility Centers of Illinois] Nurses were super nice, good communication and provided guidance on what supplements to take. ... Follow-up and communication was good [from nurses] ... Do your research about the facility and ask the needed questions to gain understanding
Age
43
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
7
7
How was your experience with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I was grateful she provided me guidiance in who can do my surgery first before she would see me for ivf. They were pretty rigid with clearances and I feel being in the medical profession you should be aware of all situations and not be uncomfortable.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Do your research about the facility and ask the needed questions to gain understanding
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois?
Consultation was good. She gave the facts and detected I needed surgery for fibroids that I had no idea would prevent pregnancy
Describe the protocols Allison Rodgers used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois and their degree of success.
Workup and tests and pretty much consultation. Referred to get surgery and was happy she diagnosed my fibroid.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Follow-up and communication was good
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois.
Overly reactive rather than giving the patient peace of mind. Knowledgeable and helpful overall but was not comfortable returning
Nurses were super nice, good communication and provided guidance on what supplements to take.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Allison Rodgers at Fertility Centers of Illinois.
$1000
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