Angela Thyer
Seattle Reproductive Medicine
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Medical SchoolU. of Cincinnati
ResidencyU. of Oregon
FellowshipU. of Texas SA
Bellevue
3055 112th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
206-301-5000
Seattle
1505 Westlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-301-5000
13 assessments
7
6
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
7
6
She [Dr. Thyer] was willing to modify protocols when we weren't getting the results we wanted. She was comfortable trying low-dose IVF which is something newer on the scene for my situation. She was also willing to run tests proactively given as older prospective parents we didn't want to waste any cycles if we could spot a problem ahead of time that was relatively easy to diagnose such as run a blood panel, genetic prescreen, or hysteroscopy.
This practice [Seattle Reproductive Medicine] does a high volume and sometimes if you are not a squeaky wheel, you will not the the information you need in a timely fashion. This clinic had my allergies on file and still prescribed me a medication that is prohibited with my allergies... I wasn't really alerted about when my care coordinator was going to be out and would get emails or calls back from nurses I didn't know. Sometimes felt like I did not get speedy responses to my emails.
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
7
6
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She was willing to modify protocols when we weren't getting the results we wanted. She was comfortable trying low-dose IVF which is something newer on the scene for my situation. She was also willing to run tests proactively given as older prospective parents we didn't want to waste any cycles if we could spot a problem ahead of time that was relatively easy to diagnose such as run a blood panel, genetic prescreen, or hysteroscopy. Sometimes I felt like the follow through was lacking. I asked about some lab stats for example and she never really got back to us with the answers and though this is typical health care system stuff falling through the cracks, it's really bothers me when I have to keep repeating my questions to get answers. Overall she has a style of delivering realistic info in a nicer way.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Be proactive in asking for feedback after tests or cycles because your case will not be automatically reviewed by her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
This practice does a high volume and sometimes if you are not a squeaky wheel, you will not the the information you need in a timely fashion. This clinic had my allergies on file and still prescribed me a medication that is prohibited with my allergies. They were courteous about resolving that and prescribing an alternative. Also it wasn't until we were several IUI's in that they commented on some age related poor quality in the specimens my husband produced. This was only because we made an appointment to go back over our results. It shocked me that our doc did not seem to be at least reviewing the data coming out of our IUIs and letting us know if something didn't look right, because we were not the experts and didn't know what do look for. I do feel in general that I was able to get all the tests I asked for once I started doing research about my situation. They did decline to do acrosome sperm testing, which we wanted to see if it was worth doing more IUIs before moving on to IVF. They are not a weeding out practice, allowing you to try IVF even when your success rates are low (less than 10% per cycle). Our Doctor was realistic and kind in telling me the stats and in doing any tests that seemed reasonable. Also they are conscientious of wait times and if its over 30 mins late they give you a starbucks card. I found the nurses to overall be pleasant in clinic but sometimes not as responsive in email as I would like. When I mentioned that I have had some painful IUIs, my doc made sure my next one was done by the same experienced person.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Our first attempts to deal with my age related diminished ovarian reserve were to try medicated IUI's to help me ovulate a few eggs each cycle. We tried follistim and menopur and I was successful in producing 2-4 follicles of appropriate size each time but none resulted in pregnancy. I also did at one point develop a cyst after doing back to back cycles that necessitated us delaying our next IUI attempt until it resolved. After 3 failed IUIs we discussed trying IVF or a mini/low dose IVF but eventually decided to go with another clinic to pursue this treatment.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Shannon)
I wasn't really alerted about when my care coordinator was going to be out and would get emails or calls back from nurses I didn't know. Sometimes felt like I did not get speedy responses to my emails. There was one situation where I was having trouble getting timely responses from the pharmacy where the clinic told me they sent the prescription and the clinic staff was slow to respond to my requests to use another pharmacy even though time was running out for me before an upcoming holiday to get stuff shipped in time. It made for a much more stressful process than it needed to be. Otherwise I found most of the nurses to be pretty pleasant.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Strengths: This is not a screening clinic. They do try to help everyone while also being realistic about your chances of conceiving. Their higher numbers of patients can be a good thing as far as making sure their lab is handling an adequate number of cases to keep their skills sharp. Although we had some IUI semen samples where things got worse rather than better after their lab treatment to them with no concern from them at the time that this was a problem, which made us have less confidence in their lab. Lots of locations for more convenience.
Weaknesses: This is a high throughput clinic and if you are not proactive about seeking feedback you will get lost in the shuffle at various points. You will not see your doctor during IUIs, ultrasound checks as this stuff is handled by the staff. The doctors also rotate who is on duty for the surgery procedures so it may not be your doc who does the egg retrieval for example. Based on my search for how many papers their physicians have authored recently, they don't really have a research focus. If you want the kind of team who really enjoys staying really on top of the latest technology improvements and working towards more, this is not the clinic for you. Billing can be incredibly slow. We received our last bill 7 months after the appointment.
Other: Often doctors are booked more than a month out so be proactive about scheduling follow ups in advance if you want to see them in a timely fashion.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
IUI's would run about 1200 plus medication costs.
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
They prescribed me a medication that was contraindicated based on my allergies. I'm the one who caught it and had to have them change it. We only got feedback on the quality of the semen samples for our 3 IUIs after we bothered to make an appointment to discuss our next gameplan. Only then was it relayed to us that we might have some male factor diminished quality issues going on and as a 40+ couple with not a lot of time left to conceive, this felt super disrespectful of our time and resources. We may have moved on quicker to the next phase had we known this information earlier. We also had some privacy issues with this clinic. The clinic asked us to provide our personal email addresses. I was reluctant to give mine because I told the clinic that I did not want health info sent to my email. They said they didn't do that because we would get a secure portal in which to exchange messages, so I then did agree to give my email as long as they didn't use it to send communications. Just a few days later, when some screening tests were ordered, the clinic shared our personal emails with the third party lab who does the screening. This third party then then emailed us to our personal emails. I had to alert the clinic that they had violated our requests about using our personal email addresses. They apologized and told us they were taking steps to prevent this in the future.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2019 - 2020
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
10
10
Dr Thayer strongly recommended a single embryo transfer for us given my age/likelihood of a good embryo, and to avoid the risk of multiples. We ended up having one 5-day embryo on transfer day so didn't have a choice anyway!...She was personable and seemed to genuinely care about our experience and results...gave us a clear picture and confidence in our decisions every step of the way. She set very clear expectations for results based on our situation, while being kind and personable in the delivery, and always presenting options and next steps. She was also very patient with my many, many questions and changing preferences. She also went the extra mile to help - when we were changing our mind last minute about whether to do PGT or not, sh
about 15 follicles, then 9 eggs retrieved, 8 of them mature, and 6 fertilized into embryos [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine]. this was a great result given my low AMH level...[nurses were] Very friendly, personable and warm, quick to respond, and organized...they have so much experience, great staff, and they really know what they're doing. We felt like we were in good hands the entire time - from consultations and scheduling, to lab draws and surgeries...We were fortunate to have costs of treatment covered by insurance.
Age
29 - 30
Treated
2019 - 2020
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Thayer was very knowledgeable and experienced, and gave us a clear picture and confidence in our decisions every step of the way. She set very clear expectations for results based on our situation, while being kind and personable in the delivery, and always presenting options and next steps. She was also very patient with my many, many questions and changing preferences. She also went the extra mile to help - when we were changing our mind last minute about whether to do PGT or not, she picked up the phone and called us to help us understand options and come to a decision, rather than us having to wait to schedule an appointment a few weeks out. Our experience as her patients was about as good as it can get! And importantly, her recommendations and medical work were successful for us. :)
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Come to appointments with your list of questions ready (do research in advance, when possible). I often came up with a handful of additional questions after leaving appointments that I wish I'd asked while I was with her. She does an excellent job explaining, but there's so much info and various options, and as a detail queen, I always found more to ask about. Great to prepare before your time with her, as her schedule is busy and she books out a ways.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She was personable and seemed to genuinely care about our experience and results
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We did one natural IUI cycle with a trigger shot in hopes that would help the sperm get to the egg, since we had great sperm count but low motility. Motility had improved slightly with vitamins and supplements, and then improved a bit more when they did the "wash" during the IUI. For IVF, she had me on Gonal-F (450 IU) and Menopur (75 IU) daily to stimulate egg growth, and then Cetrotide to postpone ovulation, followed by the HCG shot (5,000 IU) to trigger ovulation. These hormones worked for me to get to about 15 follicles, then 9 eggs retrieved, 8 of them mature, and 6 fertilized into embryos. this was a great result given my low AMH level.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Amy McAndie)
Very friendly, personable and warm, quick to respond, and organized.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
SRM is the best of the best - they have so much experience, great staff, and they really know what they're doing. We felt like we were in good hands the entire time - from consultations and scheduling, to lab draws and surgeries.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
We were fortunate to have costs of treatment covered by insurance.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Dr Thayer strongly recommended a single embryo transfer for us given my age/likelihood of a good embryo, and to avoid the risk of multiples. We ended up having one 5-day embryo on transfer day so didn't have a choice anyway! But agreed with her recommendation.
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10
10
Age
35
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
We did PGD testing, she [Dr. Angela Thyer] strongly recommend just one to avoid multiple pregnancy...I started treatment after possible diagnose of PCOS. After all the blood test we discussed trying naturally and then slowly adding more intervention. She is really good explaining the possible outcomes and we loved that if we asked for % she always knew them. She remembered us and our case. The clinic works with an on called schedule, so she was not present for my egg retrieval or transfer but everyone at SRM is lovely.
Rebecca [nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] is the best! She follow us all the process and was always taking care of me not just physically but mentally too. She was really good explaining us all the details regarding test and medications...We knew that during IVF drs are on rotation so there is a big chance that your dr wont be on call for egg retrieval or transfer...All the nurses are so nice!! I was not ready to leave the clinic when i got discharge.
Age
35
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She was straight forward giving all the information that we needed in order to make the best decision for us. It was a long road for us: wrong diagnosis by another clinic, testing, IUI (2) and finally frozen egg retrieval for PGS testing and natural transfer.
I was expecting the worst during IVF. She also did IVF so she knows what you are going through. Not many clinics offer natural transfer and I loved that she considered it an option.
I was mostly in contact with her nurse, Rebecca, which I completely adored. She was constantly calling me and checkin how I was doing not just physically.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Have an appointment with her and see if she is right fit for you, as with any doctor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I started treatment after possible diagnose of PCOS. After all the blood test we discussed trying naturally and then slowly adding more intervention.
She is really good explaining the possible outcomes and we loved that if we asked for % she always knew them.
She remembered us and our case. The clinic works with an on called schedule, so she was not present for my egg retrieval or transfer but everyone at SRM is lovely.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Gonal-F 225 IU, and Menopur 75 IU. Ultrasound monitoring for growth.
Lupron trigger.
And Natural transfer, so just ultrasounds and checking for ovulation. Trigger
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Rebecca)
Rebecca is the best! She follow us all the process and was always taking care of me not just physically but mentally too.
She was really good explaining us all the details regarding test and medications.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
We knew that during IVF drs are on rotation so there is a big chance that your dr wont be on call for egg retrieval or transfer. Both drs, that I have not meet before were really nice. It may be something that may be important to know.
All the nurses are so nice!! I was not ready to leave the clinic when i got discharge.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Covered by insurance
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
We did PGD testing, she strongly recommend just one to avoid multiple pregnancy, which we totally agree.
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6
7
Age
31 - 37
Treated
2013 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
6
7
[Dr. Thyer] was typically conservative and tried to stear clear of multiples, for their and my health, but after 3 failed transfers, she left the decision up to us, which we appreciated...At times she was hard to get ahold of and it was rare that she was my actual treating physician...We mainly talked during follow up appointments and discussed next steps when previous treatments didn’t work. She is kind and compassionate, though with so many patients I’m not sure she recognized me for the first few months. Overall she’s a great doctor and I’ve been told by other, non affiliated healthcare professionals that she’s the best in the business.
[Seattle Reproductive Medicine is] a big clinic, so it was easy to feel like a number, but the doctors took their time and the nurses were really helpful, making me feel more like a cherished part of the team...Our nurse was top notch. She was an excellent communicator, gave prompt and empathetic responses to messages...They offer beverages while you wait and are fairly comfortable. There are several to choose from, with was beneficial. Scheduling could be frustrating, as appointment times fill up quickly. I found that I needed to bend my schedule around their availability (taking time off work, etc) because it was just too frustrating to try to make it work with the limited availablity. It’s nice that weekends were an option at the Seattle clinic. Scheduling, phlebotomist, and support staff at all the clinics were really great.
Age
31 - 37
Treated
2013 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
6
7
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I really appreciate that Dr. Thayer isn’t pushy and allowed me to go at my own pace of treatment. She had good ideas and was careful to explain things in a way that the layman could understand. At times she was hard to get ahold of and it was rare that she was my actual treating physician. (It’s a very large clinic and they rotate clinical duties.) We mainly talked during follow up appointments and discussed next steps when previous treatments didn’t work. She is kind and compassionate, though with so many patients I’m not sure she recognized me for the first few months. Overall she’s a great doctor and I’ve been told by other, non affiliated healthcare professionals that she’s the best in the business.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, if you decide to do ivf, ask up front if they plan to do ICSI for your treatment plan. That was a surprise for us.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
It’s a big clinic, so it was easy to feel like a number, but the doctors took their time and the nurses were really helpful, making me feel more like a cherished part of the team.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Jenna )
Our nurse was top notch. She was an excellent communicator, gave prompt and empathetic responses to messages, and was a great intermediary between us and Dr. Thayer. Two thumbs up!
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The Srm clinics are clean and professional. They offer beverages while you wait and are fairly comfortable. There are several to choose from, with was beneficial. Scheduling could be frustrating, as appointment times fill up quickly. I found that I needed to bend my schedule around their availability (taking time off work, etc) because it was just too frustrating to try to make it work with the limited availablity. It’s nice that weekends were an option at the Seattle clinic. Scheduling, phlebotomist, and support staff at all the clinics were really great.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Ivf is really expensive, I’m not sure the exact number but it was definitely over $10,000 to start, then $3500 for each frozen embryo transfer cycle. Medication was separate, which would vary between $150-$4500, depending on needs. Additional screenings and tests were also out of pocket, usually between $500-$800 dollars a pop. It takes a lot of saving and years of patience to undergo ivf. It’s especially frustrating when you spend all that money and you still get negative results.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
At first the plan was always to transfer 1 embryo at a time, but this last time we elected to transfer 2, and that was our first positive beta. Dr. Thayer was typically conservative and tried to stear clear of multiples, for their and my health, but after 3 failed transfers, she left the decision up to us, which we appreciated.
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9
9
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
9
9
We found her [Dr. Angela Thyer] to be personable, compassionate, educated, and realistic. Our 2nd (and most recent visit) she was again realistic about our chances (5-10%). She also said that she would recommend no more than 2 IUI cycles, as the chances of success greatly decrease after that. Although that puts a bit of personal pressure on me, I appreciated hearing that she wouldn't continue to push IUI cycles if it wasn't appropriate. The previous clinic we went to was adamant that we do a minimum of 6 months.
I like the different clinic locations [at Seattle Reproductive Med]...helps to be able to pick a location based on our schedule, traffic, etc. Ambiance is welcoming, particularly at the Bellevue office. I do not like that they don't validate parking at the Seattle office. Have to pay $10 every time. I have never felt pressured about money or bills.... Lindsey is WONDERFUL. Answers all my questions and coordinated a quick turnaround for getting my meds shipped correctly and in a timely manner. She has also consulted with Dr. Thyer if need be.
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
9
9
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
We found her to be personable, compassionate, educated, and realistic.
Our 2nd (and most recent visit) she was again realistic about our chances (5-10%). She also said that she would recommend no more than 2 IUI cycles, as the chances of success greatly decrease after that. Although that puts a bit of personal pressure on me, I appreciated hearing that she wouldn't continue to push IUI cycles if it wasn't appropriate. The previous clinic we went to was adamant that we do a minimum of 6 months.
There were a few hiccups involving the calendar for treatment as well as the medications involved, but with the help of our nurse Lindsey, we got it all sorted out. Lindsey has been wonderful, responsive with emails, calls, and explains processes completely.
I did notice several instructions on the paperwork we received that were not gone over in person with us...such as the recommendation to have sex every day or every other day, and instructions about when to use OPK's. So some of those details were not discussed, but in our situation we literally had 24hrs to get everything squared away, where I most patients have a bit more time to prepare.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Do not be afraid to ask lots of questions!
Bringing in all of our paperwork from the previous clinic and previous bloodwork, semen analysis, etc. seemed to be really helpful to our initial consultation, so consider bringing that.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
After a highly traumatic experience with a previous clinic 2 yrs prior, we were referred to Dr. Thyer. We just started FSH shots and are hoping to do at least 2 IUI procedures. She has expressed the reality of the situation (in terms of success rates at our age and w/ our situation) but has given us hope that it IS possible, where I previously we were told IVF was the only option. She was very matter of fact that IUI would be her first option for us, and was very compassionate when I burst into tears upon hearing this news (happy tears). She answered all of our questions, and spent at least an hour with us. Again, she was realistic about our chances, but thoroughly explained why IUI would help us, and seemed confident in her knowledge.
We just had our follow up earlier this week, and I just so happened to be at the beginning of my cycle. The ultrasound looked good, so here we go! I have started the shots, and our treatment plan is a bit "out of the box". I feel like she is giving us the best chance possible.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We are in process of our first controlled and medicated stimulation, with an IUI next week of all goes well.
She suggested medicated IUI due to my age and to increase chances of conception by releasing multiple eggs per cycle. My husband had a vasectomy reversal and has a normal sperm count, but low motility and thick viscosity. She explained that the sperm is not able to reach the egg naturally due to these factors. IUI will at least give us the chance we haven't previously had.
She also recommended supplements for my husband and I to take, which should assist with better egg quality and sperm motility.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Lindsey)
Lindsey is WONDERFUL. Answers all my questions and coordinated a quick turnaround for getting my meds shipped correctly and in a timely manner. She has also consulted with Dr. Thyer if need be.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I like the different clinic locations...helps to be able to pick a location based on our schedule, traffic, etc.
Ambiance is welcoming, particularly at the Bellevue office.
I do not like that they don't validate parking at the Seattle office. Have to pay $10 every time.
I have never felt pressured about money or bills.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Our insurance covers diagnostics but not meds and IUI.
With our treatment plan, it will be approx. $1200 per cycle for medicated IUI (injections).
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Nothing major, but just felt a bit rushed (because we started treatments the next day) so I think some things weren't thoroughly explained because of that.
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3
7
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Unexplained
3
7
I didn't really feel like she [Dr. Angela Thyer] was rooting for me. I was constantly advocating for myself. I did this by asking what I could do differently, asking for tests and trying to figure out why nothing was working and getting me pregnant...I'm one to always ask questions and find solutions. Without me constantly following up, I'm not sure that things would change with my protocol. I also asked for Blood work many times to try and get more answers...I did 6 IUI's. One natural cycle, one cycle with clomid. One cycle with Letrozole. 3 cycles with Gonal-f. No pregnancies...Be more compassionate and empathetic.
Each IUI [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] was $500 plus the handling fee for sperm, $125. Bloodwork and ultrasounds billed to insurance. Other tests were also billed to insurance...This clinic is good about accommodating your schedule and getting you in when you need it. Wait time is short, nice patient waiting area with a view. They offer many services that not all patients are aware of such as support groups and counseling. There's always an on call doctor available if you have questions or concerns that come up outside of office hours...Sonographer/nurse doing ultrasound told me to take my trigger shot at a different time than the doctor had told me. If I hadn't spoken up and questioned It, the timing would have been off.
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
6 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Unexplained
3
7
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I'm one to always ask questions and find solutions. Without me constantly following up, I'm not sure that things would change with my protocol. I also asked for Blood work many times to try and get more answers.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Be more compassionate and empathetic. Advocate for your patients. Offer the resources that the clinic provides. Don't speak in a condescending tone. Provide clear answers and offer solutions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I didn't really feel like she was rooting for me. I was constantly advocating for myself. I did this by asking what I could do differently, asking for tests and trying to figure out why nothing was working and getting me pregnant.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I did 6 IUI's. One natural cycle, one cycle with clomid. One cycle with Letrozole. 3 cycles with Gonal-f. No pregnancies.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Hailey Baker)
Hailey is an amazing nurse coordinator. She is great at getting back to patients, always requests any tests you want, orders prescriptions quickly. She is compassionate and always available for any questions you may have. She will get you answers and clarify anything you don't understand.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
This clinic is good about accommodating your schedule and getting you in when you need it. Wait time is short, nice patient waiting area with a view. They offer many services that not all patients are aware of such as support groups and counseling. There's always an on call doctor available if you have questions or concerns that come up outside of office hours.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Each IUI was $500 plus the handling fee for sperm, $125. Bloodwork and ultrasounds billed to insurance. Other tests were also billed to insurance.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
She suggested single embryo transfer if I did IVF.
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Sonographer/nurse doing ultrasound told me to take my trigger shot at a different time than the doctor had told me. If I hadn't spoken up and questioned It, the timing would have been off.
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1
2
Age
32
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
12 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS
1
2
I felt that Dr. Thayer over-promised what I should expect. I was told that I would be pregnant by the "end of the year" during my January appointment. That did not happen and quite frankly I don't know how she could be so sure of this before I'd undergone the full array of testing. I believe I only actually met with her twice, but I recall leaving in tears every time...The first treatment strategy prescribed was a high dose of Femara and timed intercourse. After 4 rounds this did not result in a pregnancy. The side effects were so bad that I asked to have my dosage lowered, but was denied and only given the option of another drug.
A major weakness [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] is the wait time to see the doctor once there. Several times I had appointments during my lunch hour and would end up sitting in the waiting room sometimes up to 25 minutes after my scheduled appointment. I felt like in general the doctors and staff were not always on the same page and I would sometimes get confused with another patient's treatment plan.
Age
32
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
12 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS
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2
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I felt that Dr. Thayer over-promised what I should expect. I was told that I would be pregnant by the "end of the year" during my January appointment. That did not happen and quite frankly I don't know how she could be so sure of this before I'd undergone the full array of testing. I believe I only actually met with her twice, but I recall leaving in tears every time.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
You should have thick skin which is sometimes very hard when dealing with such an emotional issue like infertility. Also do not expect to see her at every visit.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
During my visits with Dr. Thayer I found her to be rather cold. She was the first to diagnose me with PCOS and I was quite emotional after finding out that I had it. She didn't seem very warm with her delivery.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
The first treatment strategy prescribed was a high dose of Femara and timed intercourse. After 4 rounds this did not result in a pregnancy. The side effects were so bad that I asked to have my dosage lowered, but was denied and only given the option of another drug.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
During my time at SRM the nurses confused my treatment plan on more than one occasion. I had to ask them to contact the doctor to confirm my plan.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I would say one strength would be their ability to schedule your first appointment very quickly. A major weakness is the wait time to see the doctor once there. Several times I had appointments during my lunch hour and would end up sitting in the waiting room sometimes up to 25 minutes after my scheduled appointment. I felt like in general the doctors and staff were not always on the same page and I would sometimes get confused with another patient's treatment plan.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
It has been two years since I was a patient at SRM so I do not remember the exact cost. Also during the time I was a patient my insurance covered infertility expenses.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
N/A
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
On one specific occasion I was asked to schedule an IUI when that was not part of my treatment plan.
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
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0
Age
30 - 33
Treated
2011 - 2014
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
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0
Dr. Thayer's case load was too high for her to handle. We would sit down with her and she didn't even remember our names and she would read our chart on who we were after we entered her office. She also encouraged me to waste sperm (limited amount, husband is cancer survivor) when I was actively nursing my first child. She said that nursing a baby did not affect fertility in any way. My new doctor at a different clinic was shocked that I was encouraged to do IUIs while actively nursing my toddler.
I worked with several nurses [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine], as turnover was high. Nurses made real mistakes on IUI timing, got confused over the difference between and opk and a pregnancy test, and we're unable to do the IUI procedure smoothly and got flustered and cried. I have email proof of nurses confusing me with other patients. They seemed overworked and miserable.
Age
30 - 33
Treated
2011 - 2014
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Native American
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Investment Banker
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
0
0
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Working with Dr. Thayer and her nurses was an awful experience. She did not remember who I was the few times she saw me. She had us waste vials of sperm on IUI while I was still nursing my first child, and I felt sabotaged as an IUI patient so that I would opt for IVF. She forgot to make notes in my chart about what we talked about. She did not care if I got pregnant. She also dismissed our concerns about male factor infertility, saying we were lucky that we didn't have it as bad as some couples. Just not the way to handle it.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
You are in charge of your own care. Do not expect compassion from her. Know that she is in the business of maximizing profit from convincing patients to do IVF and she gets a bonus on her IVF conversion rate.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Rarely had face time with doctor. Nurses confused my case with others, couldn't keep the patients straight, and miscalculated treatments. Doctor did not make notes in my chart so the weekend doctor could prescribe medications on time. I felt actively sabotaged in my IUI cycle, though I have no proof. I believe that as an IUI patient, I was treated as a throwaway low value patient and was not listened to. My complaints and he humiliation was endless. I switched doctors and clinics and am now treated like a human. Dr. Thayer's case load was too high for her to handle. We would sit down with her and she didn't even remember our names and she would read our chart on who we were after we entered her office. She also encouraged me to waste sperm (limited amount, husband is cancer survivor) when I was actively nursing my first child. She said that nursing a baby did not affect fertility in any way. My new doctor at a different clinic was shocked that I was encouraged to do IUIs while actively nursing my toddler.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I worked with several nurses, as turnover was high. Nurses made real mistakes on IUI timing, got confused over the difference between and opk and a pregnancy test, and we're unable to do the IUI procedure smoothly and got flustered and cried. I have email proof of nurses confusing me with other patients. They seemed overworked and miserable.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The front desk receptionist is the only thing good about this awful clinic. Patients should know that staff has zero respect for temperature charting. My nurse insisted that I come in for an IUI a day later than I knew I should. I insisted on doing it my way, and had a healthy baby. Whenever I trusted the clinic on timing, it failed. Also, once I told a Nurse, "is it too late to do IUI? I think I already ovulated." She said, "you wouldn't know If you did." Never mind that there is a German word for the feeling of ovulation and that I was temperature charting and knew my body very well! They just do not listen at this clinic and they treat you like a number. I switched clinics and I know that it is much better in other places.
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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8
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
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8
She [Dr. Angela Thyer] is confident in her abilities and absolutely knows the latest in fertility treatments (at least for my issue of rpl). She can be straightforward that some might think of as uncompassionate but I appreciate the clear communication in an area that can be so murky. She is responsive to my stress levels and emotions and I absolutely feel taken care of when she is doing a procedure on me.
The primary nurse [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] is probably overworked as she often forgets details of my case. However I find her very responsive and she always makes sure to answer my questions to my satisfaction...I've had issues with the financial office not appropriately billing our insurance (my condition is not considered to be infertility so it is covered by all health insurance companies.).
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
8
8
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She is confident in her abilities and absolutely knows the latest in fertility treatments (at least for my issue of rpl). She can be straightforward that some might think of as uncompassionate but I appreciate the clear communication in an area that can be so murky. She is responsive to my stress levels and emotions and I absolutely feel taken care of when she is doing a procedure on me.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I have a history or scarring and she has been truly compassionate bout treating the scarring. She always remembers our case details and understands if I have questions that are emotional.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I've had to hysterscopies to remove scarring after a miscarriage---one of which was a fairly experimental approach (my body was not naturally passing the miscarriage so this was done instead of a d&c). She absolutely had my best interests at heart. We are now doing timed cycles with letrozole and gonal f.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Shannon)
The primary nurse is probably overworked as she often forgets details of my case. However I find her very responsive and she always makes sure to answer my questions to my satisfaction
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
- Lost paperwork
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I've had issues with the financial office not appropriately billing our insurance (my condition is not considered to be infertility so it is covered by all health insurance companies.).
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5
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
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5
she [Dr. Angela Thyer] had a preference on multiple vs single [embryo transfers] to help higher chances of success...very professional, but dispassionate...She had a lot of knowledge but did not always give you the full picture or details of what was going on. She sometimes was a little impatient in her consults inspite of the fact that I had been under her care for 2 years...will gloss over some of the info if she thinks you dont need to know.
Billing was a nightmare [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine], and their financial counsellors often give you wrong estimates of procedure charges. they have a strong panel of Drs -I especially liked Dr Klein, Dr Shah and Dr Gerard lettery. Nursing care saw a lot of churn and definitely needs to be improved...Shannon [nurse] was the worst part of my experience at SRM and I would never work with her again...My nurse conveyed wrong information than my doc on multiple occassions and only the fact that I took thorough notes and pushed for info helped me uncover this
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
South Asian
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS, Unexplained
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5
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She had a lot of knowledge but did not always give you the full picture or details of what was going on. She sometimes was a little impatient in her consults inspite of the fact that I had been under her care for 2 years
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Push for details, as much as possible. Probe to get the answers you need, often time Dr thayer will gloss over some of the info if she thinks you dont need to know.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
very professional, but dispassionate. Not enough access- had to always work through different nurses which was not always the best experience
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
IUI
IVF with 5 frozen tranfers
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: shannon Jabonowski)
Shannon was the worst part of my experience at SRM and I would never work with her again.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Billing was a nightmare, and their financial counsellors often give you wrong estimates of procedure charges. they have a strong panel of Drs -I especially liked Dr Klein, Dr Shah and Dr Gerard lettery.
Nursing care saw a lot of churn and definitely needs to be improved.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Typical costs associated with egg retrievals, ultrasounds, suppression checks etc
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
she had a preference on multiple vs single to help higher chances of success
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
My nurse conveyed wrong information than my doc on multiple occassions and only the fact that I took thorough notes and pushed for info helped me uncover this
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10
Age
40 - 43
Treated
2016 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
7 IUI, 2 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
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10
My experience with Doctor Thyer was tremendous. Even though my IUI Cycles were unsuccessful, I never lost hope. She held my hand through the whole experience. Always encouraging me, and looking for new ways to become successful with my next cycle. I finally told her I wanted to try IVF, and we went for it. It was very emotional, and she was sensitive to my needs and emotions. I was in my late 30s when I started the whole process, and was 40 when I became pregnant (the best day of my life) through IVF with a fresh transfer of two embryos on my second egg retrieval of a 3 egg retrieval package.
I spent close to $1,500 each time I did an IUI [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine]. This included the cost of the donor sperm, the medications, and the SRM treatment...The Bellevue Clinic is where I mostly went to for my treatments. I also visited the Kirkland and Seattle clinics. The only thing I would change about any of them is the Seattle Clinic, parking is a real hassle! But other than that, there's nothing I would change...
Age
40 - 43
Treated
2016 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European, Native American
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
7 IUI, 2 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
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10
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
My experience with Doctor Thyer was tremendous. Even though my IUI Cycles were unsuccessful, I never lost hope. She held my hand through the whole experience. Always encouraging me, and looking for new ways to become successful with my next cycle. I finally told her I wanted to try IVF, and we went for it. It was very emotional, and she was sensitive to my needs and emotions. I was in my late 30s when I started the whole process, and was 40 when I became pregnant (the best day of my life) through IVF with a fresh transfer of two embryos on my second egg retrieval of a 3 egg retrieval package. I had a healthy baby girl on March 2nd 2018. I still have one frozen embryo from my first aid retrieval and I plan to implant that one this July. I would use my grant money to pay for my fertility treatments. What a gift that would be if I won! I can't thank Angela Thyer enough for making my dream come true. She is amazing.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Be patient with yourself. And follow Dr Thyer's instructions to a T. But mostly just be patient....and never give up.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She was compassionate and talked me through the emotions and expectations of fertility treatments.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I don't remember the exact dosages, especially because each cycle we changed something to see if it would work. But the instructions Dr. Thyer gave me each time we changed something up, we're very specific and easy to follow.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
All the nursing staff and admin staff are amazing! I can't say enough great things about all of them. Very professional, kind, and helpful.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The Bellevue Clinic is where I mostly went to for my treatments. I also visited the Kirkland and Seattle clinics. The only thing I would change about any of them is the Seattle Clinic, parking is a real hassle! But other than that, there's nothing I would change.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I spent close to $1,500 each time I did an IUI. This included the cost of the donor sperm, the medications, and the SRM treatment cos. I spent close to $10,000 total on IU eyes, which were unsuccessful. I decided to try IVF, and the package I went with was $18,000. It was 3 egg retrievals, with one frozen transfer at the end. I changed it in the middle of this process, because there were two healthy embryos after the second egg retrieval, which I asked doctor fire if I could just implant those because I didn't want to wait. We switched it up, and the cost of that changed the cost of the package. In total, I have spent close to $30,000 with SRM, Seattle Sperm Bank, and that fertility Pharmacy I ordered my medication from.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I imagine that her approach with each person is different. But her approach with me was to do the most logical thing at the time. I didn't want to just put one embryo in, and I was okay with having multiples. So we put two embryos in and I'm glad I did. One attached to my uterus, and the other one passed. I have one baby, but I could have had zero. So I'm glad we did it that way. Her approach with someone else might be different based on age or how many times they have tried.
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10
Age
30 - 35
Treated
2008 - 2013
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
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10
I didn't want to hear that I needed to lose weight, but she [Dr. Angela Thyer] explained how important it was for the safety of my health and the chances of success. I wish she was available for every visit and that she was available for every procedure, but I also understood that every cycle is different and timing didn't always coincide with Dr. Thyers hours at the clinic...did not just throw treatment options out or make me feel like my only hope was a very expensive treatment....she knew exavctly what my body needed to be successful.
Very comfortable and supportive clinics [Seattle Reproductive Medicine]. I've been to all 3. Staff was very professional and friendly. Only weaknesses would be some of the nurses that drew blood or checked you in were unable to answer some questions...Anne [nurse] was quick to answer questions and never seemed bothered by the number of calls or emails I sent her...we chose the option to pay for 3 cycles and if we didn't bring a baby home we would get 75% of our $ back.
Age
30 - 35
Treated
2008 - 2013
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Thyer is a very compassionate dr. She truly cares about her patients and seems to always know what the best course of action was for me as an individual. She is blunt and very honest about what I needed to do before I could do IVF successfully and safely. I didn't want to hear that I needed to lose weight, but she explained how important it was for the safety of my health and the chances of success. I wish she was available for every visit and that she was available for every procedure, but I also understood that every cycle is different and timing didn't always coincide with Dr. Thyers hours at the clinic.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Ask lots of questions! She is excellent at helping you understand everything.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Thyer always took the time to return direct email, she shared in the excitement with us, she was very very supportive and honest with us. She also was eager to meet our babies and took interest in our family after treatment. We were treated as if we were the only people she was treating.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I do not remember much about protocols. I do remember that dr. Thyer did not just throw treatment options out or make me feel like my only hope was a very expensive treatment....she knew exavctly what my body needed to be successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Anne Judge)
Anne was quick to answer questions and never seemed bothered by the number of calls or emails I sent her.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Very comfortable and supportive clinics. I've been to all 3. Staff was very professional and friendly. Only weaknesses would be some of the nurses that drew blood or checked you in were unable to answer some questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
For our first child, 9 years ago, we chose the option to pay for 3 cycles and if we didn't bring a baby home we would get 75% of our $ back. Total cost was about 35,000. For our twins, 6 years ago, we opted for 1 fresh cycle and total cost was about 15,000.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Thyer strongly suggested 1 embryo. She explained the grading of the embryos and was honest about my chances with 1 embryo.
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8
9
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
8
9
Our first couple cycles [with Dr. Thyer] we just did Letrozole. After 2 failed rounds we met with her again and then started injections. She was very specific about all the potential risks and what exactly we would be doing and why the medications we were going to be taking would help us...While I have dealt more one on one with the nurses during my visits every time I had a question she was quick to get back to my nurse. The few appointments we have had with her, she was so friendly and compassionate. She had always reviewed our charts before we got there so there was no question what we were there for. She had a plan set for what our next steps were.
The atmosphere of SRM is very welcoming. It is very quiet and calming even when there are so many people there. The gals at the front desk are always so friendly and the ultrasound techs have all been great and so professional! Very happy with every person I have interacted with...Rebecca [nurse] has been amazing for the last year and a half. She is more like a friend that you can easily talk to. She has always been so quick to respond to any email.
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
8
9
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Thayer has been great. While I have dealt more one on one with the nurses during my visits every time I had a question she was quick to get back to my nurse. The few appointments we have had with her, she was so friendly and compassionate. She had always reviewed our charts before we got there so there was no question what we were there for. She had a plan set for what our next steps were.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Always be honest with your doctors so they can put together the best plan of treatment for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Everyone at SRM has been great. They are all so respectful and friendly. I have never felt rushed through an appointment and all my questions have been answered.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Our first couple cycles we just did Letrozole. After 2 failed rounds we met with her again and then started injections. She was very specific about all the potential risks and what exactly we would be doing and why the medications we were going to be taking would help us.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Rebecca)
Rebecca has been amazing for the last year and a half. She is more like a friend that you can easily talk to. She has always been so quick to respond to any email.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The atmosphere of SRM is very welcoming. It is very quiet and calming even when there are so many people there. The gals at the front desk are always so friendly and the ultrasound techs have all been great and so professional! Very happy with every person I have interacted with.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
We do not have any insurance coverage so we spent close to $12,000 in 2018.
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