Dr. Kathiresan is all about educating patients. She always had visuals during my visits so that I could understand the biological processes at work throughout my treatment, visually see timeliness and outlines of what she was describing, and she even showed me my radiologic images so that I knew what was currently happening inside me...Very knowledgeable and always wants to ensure that you understand what is being discussed, what are your options, and what additional assistance you can utilize to help with any difficulties that may come up during treatment...
I appreciate the flexibility of my appointments [at CORM] when I would arrive late due to uncontrollable circumstances. I liked how easy it was to check in and how the clinic staff were organized and punctual. The clinics (I visited 3 of them) were always neat, clean, and visually appealing. The only weakness I can recall is that privacy was not always respected...the waiting areas were not that large, but I feel like the staff could have made a better effort to keep from disclosing personal information or asking personal questions that could be easily overheard by other patients.
How was your experience with Anupama Kathiresan at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM)?
Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and always wants to ensure that you understand what is being discussed, what are your options, and what additional assistance you can utilize to help with any difficulties that may come up during treatment. Dr. Kathiresan genuinely cares and listened attentively whenever I spoke with her. She is very thorough and so everything within her power and expertise to achieve anticipated results. I was very anxious with minor exams, to the point that anxiolytics were prescribed (to no avail). Dr. Kathiresan recommended pelvic floor therapy which helped me to manage my anxiety without medications. I even had to undergo a procedure utilizing general anesthesia, and Dr. Kathiresan had already arranged with one of her more specialized colleagues to be on standby if an additional surgery needed to be done, so that I would not have to go through general anesthesia multiple times. She was never pushy with her recommendations, but she was very realistic and supported whatever decisions I ultimately made. Dr. Kathiresan is all about educating patients.
She always had visuals during my visits so that I could understand the biological processes at work throughout my treatment, visually see timeliness and outlines of what she was describing, and she even showed me my radiologic images so that I knew what was currently happening inside me. There was also an instance where I had a very poor experience with staff in the clinic. Even though Dr. Kathiresan could not directly address the problem, she connected me to the right person who could address my concerns. I also appreciated when she would text or call me after hours when she had urgent information to relay to me. The only things that would have made my experience perfect was if Dr. Kathiresan was always on time, especially during video visits, and if she would slow down when presenting information. As a medical professional, I was able to grasp most of what she shared, however, my husband would be overwhelmed every time.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Anupama Kathiresan at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM)?
Watch her educational videos and jot down anything that you would like her to explain in further detail. Ask questions and don't hesitate to ask her to lay out all of your options to further help you make informed decisions. If she does not have an answer she will definitely direct you to the right resources.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Anupama Kathiresan at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM)?
She gave me detailed information, answered questions, introduced me to her easy to understand educational videos, and made suggestions to help with any difficulties I experienced.
Describe the protocols Anupama Kathiresan used in your cycles at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM) and their degree of success.
I underwent IUI. After our initial diagnostic exams were completed, there were no biological explanations found for my inability to conceive, so we proceeded with treatment 4 days after my last menstrual cycle started. I took 2.5mg letrozole days 3-7 (I mistakenly started 1 day early). The rationale for this was to increase the number of viable follicles to produce eggs. On day 12 my LH and progesterone were checked, and then on day 13 I was instructed to inject the trigger shot, ovidrel, subcutaneously at home. Ovidrel was used to help with ovulation. On day 15 I went for the IUI, using moderate sedation, since Dr. Kathiresan had difficulty accessing my cervix during the hsg. On day 17 I started prescribed progesterone suppositories to support the developing fetus and decrease the chance of miscarriage. I took the suppositories for 9 weeks. Thankfully my IUI was a success and I am currently 11 weeks pregnant.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM).
I appreciated the timely returned calls from the Triage line. I was not pleased with my first experience having an iv inserted in the clinic since the nurses did not listen to my suggestions, after which they had 3 failed iv attempts. The successful iv attempt during that visit infiltrated, leaving me with a severely injured arm that I had trouble using for weeks. Fortunately that experience was the last of its kind and the nurses (different ones from that previous visit) were very thorough in what I could anticipate for the visit, reassuring when they noticed my anxiety, and lighthearted.
Describe your experience with Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM).
I appreciate the flexibility of my appointments when I would arrive late due to uncontrollable circumstances. I liked how easy it was to check in and how the clinic staff were organized and punctual. The clinics (I visited 3 of them) were always neat, clean, and visually appealing. The only weakness I can recall is that privacy was not always respected. Undertsandly, the waiting areas were not that large, but I feel like the staff could have made a better effort to keep from disclosing personal information or asking personal questions that could be easily overheard by other patients.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Anupama Kathiresan at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM).
Every visit I paid a copay. Insurance covered about 80% of my treatment costs after I met the deductible, so I paid the difference for the following: an unscheduled abdominal ultrasound, general anesthesia and other hospital costs with my hsg, all medications, including IV medications. Out of pocket I spent at least $5000.
What specific things went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM)?
- Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility Houston (formerly CORM).
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