Banafsheh Kashani

I can’t say enough about Dr. Kashani, she has been so wonderful and we now have our baby girl on the way! We really didn’t know anything about IVF or where to start. We had gone to another fertility doctor prior and it was all so confusing and stressful. We literally hated having to go into that office because we never knew what was going on and the staff wasn’t the friendliest either, fortunately for us, we met Dr Kashani by chance and immediately made the move over to her. She is incredibly helpful, and explains everything so you’re never confused about what is going on. You definitely need someone like her during a process like this. There is alot to know. We are so excited to finally start our family and we owe so much of it to Dr. Kashani for making it a possibility.

Don’t worry about not knowing everything about IVF or the process at first, she will explain everything and help you so you always know what the next step is.

She is kind, informative, compassionate, and takes her time. She doesn’t tread lightly and wants to make sure all bases are covered to get the best result possible. Even though the results of previous tests determined that my uterus was normal, she is concerned that I have a septum uterus and going through extra steps to have me get an MRI of my pelvis to see how severe the septum is before implanting.

Her strategy is to be as well informed and thorough as possible. She wants to do extra tests to make sure she has as much knowledge as possible so she can make the most informed decisions and plan.

All the costs you could possibly imagine haha

Wonderful experience. We were doing IVF to screen for a rare gene deletion. Dr. Kashani was able to coordinate with a company capable of creating the test we needed in order to screen the embryos appropriately. Throughout the process; from initial consultation to retrival to implantation and after, everything was done with thoughtfulness and care. Very happy with our experience.

Dr Kashani exceeded every expectation I had for a RE. She is caring, thorough, and truly invested in her patients. I am forever grateful to her for this experience regardless of the outcome of our treatment.

Dr Kashani was thorough & realistic in explaining what to expect at all our visits… She explained the risks I was going to take if I were to pursue IVF prior to removing my non uterine fibroids… She also explained the risks of choosing lower graded embryos because I wanted to try for a boy over a girl first… However, she always let me make the choices on my own… I ended up removing my fibroids first, healing, then attempted my only male embryo first… When it wasn’t successful, she was very compassionate & I ultimately chose to try again right away with two female embryos & now I have two beautiful twin baby girls…

She is worth the wait… She is worth the money… She is on your side… You won’t be disappointed… You can be candid with her & she will give you the same in return… I’ve been married for 16 years & she was the only fertility Dr that got me where I am today… I’m now proud to say I’m a mother of 2 amazing little miracles… I now have a friend using her for freezing her eggs, and a sister in law using her for IVF…

I produced all of my Kaiser Infertility treatment documents & we moved straight into IVF/ICSI/PGTA & we used injections to retrieve as many eggs as possible & out of 23 eggs, 12 made it to 5 day embryos & out of 12, 6 of them were healthy (no genetic issues)… I yielded 1 male & 5 female embryos… The male was a b graded embryo & we were unsuccessful in him attaching & becoming a pregnancy… We tried again the next month & were successful with 2 female embryos & those are now my two daughters born January 2023

For a 1 time egg retrieval, discount for being a Kaiser patient, ICSI, PGTA & Freezing eggs for 1 year… Approximately $17k… Not including medications & a few procedures… I financed through a company they provided me information on & I ended up paying that off through a home equity line of credit…

Dr. Kashani was an absolute breath of fresh air in the whirlwind of the infertility world. From day one, she was incredibly thorough in gaining an understanding of my partner and my medical histories and appropriately moved forward with additional testing and diagnoses. She displayed the perfect combination of medical professionalism and gentle bedside manner. Dr. Kashani was upfront about potential risks/outcomes with my particular situation and delivered the most current and up-to-date research based on her approaches to my particular medical needs. Dr. Kashani referred me out for surgery and connected me a wonderful outside provider. She was prompt in responding to questions and concerns and always made me feel as though I could contact her for anything throughout the 2 IVF cycles and embryo transfer processes. Dr. Kashani's perfect combination of professionalism and humanity made one of the most difficult journeys of my life one that was bearable and enjoyable.

Thoroughly research the database of ART success rates for each clinic and ask as many questions as possible about the embryologists/lab success rates.

I believe Dr. Kashani used two IVF agonist cycles. Medications were adjusted depending on labs. Menopur, Omnitrope, Follistim, Ganirelex were prescribed both times with a HCG trigger shot. I had diminished ovarian reserve and therefore, a higher dose of Menopur was utilized. Both IVF cycles resulted in 2 genetically normal embryos (4 total).

Insurance did not cover any of the costs associated with my care under Dr. Kashani so the cost with medications for one cycle was around $30,000.00+

Dr. Kashani recommended a single embryo transfer for my particular case and explained the rationale.

Dr. Kashani is very intelligent, up to date on current research and really cares about her patients. I had times where I was freaking out over a medication problem or pain I was having and I would email her on the weekend or evening. She often responded within 30 minutes to any urgent concern. I’ve never received that kind of care before.

Book that consultation now. You won’t regret it!

We started with IUI as I had unexplained infertility and PCOS and my partner had male factor. She adjusted medications each cycle to improve odds but all 4 tries were unsuccessful. From there, we decided to proceed with IVF. We had one egg retrieval that resulted in 5 pgt tested embryos. First transfer was a frozen medicated cycle. Sadly, I had a miscarriage. So we did further testing with a mock trial (ERA, Receptiva). I tested positive on the receptiva test which indicates inflammation likely linked to endometriosis. Dr. kashani got me in the following month with a Nancy’s Nook approved endometriosis excision specialist and I had the endo surgically removed. Then we had a second frozen medicated transfer once I was healed about 2 months later. That one did not implant. So, for the third transfer the following month we made a few changes including doing a modified natural cycle. I will be 18 weeks pregnant tomorrow :).

I don’t have fertility insurance so it was costly but not more so than other practices. It was around 17k for the embryo transfer and pgt testing. Around 4K per transfer. Meds I paid for separately. Around $1500 per IUI cycle.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. K. After trying to conceive for a little over 2 years with no success and I was referred to Dr. K. Within about 8 weeks, I had my egg retrieval and a diagnosis as to why we were experiencing issues. Fertility journeys are never a straight line and no two stories are the same. While we experienced a couple of setbacks along the way we learned something new with each step of the process and Dr. K was very thoughtful when explaining each new finding. She presented multiple options, helped us weigh the pros and cons of each decision, and listened to our needs and concerns. IVF can be a long and daunting process when you look at it as a whole but the team here does an excellent job at taking things one day at a time and breaking things down into manageable steps. We finally took home our miracle baby (a 2nd generation IVF baby) in October 2022. We cannot thank Dr. K enough and would recommend for anyone experiencing fertility issues.

Come with an open mind, trust the process, if there are setbacks ask what your options are for adjusting treatment plans.

IVF frozen embryo transfer with PGTSR testing and PGTA testing Modified natural cycle (no progestrone injections, oral estrogen only) Intralipid infusions Blood Thinner Injections (1st trimester)

This clinic only does single embryo transfers on PGT tested embryos from what I recall, unsure of the policy for untested embryos

I am beyond humbled and grateful that a baby will be joining our family in a few months after a year of multiple failed IVF miscarriages, shots, tears, meds, countless doc appointments, lab work, more shots, and more tears. And I owe it all to the phenomenal Dr. Kashani. I’m no stranger to the physical and mental strain of the IVF world, and after dealing with two other doctors prior to Dr. K, my only regret was that I didn’t find her sooner. Pregnancy post miscarriage robs you of that everyday excitement being replaced with fear and worry of losing another one, but having a doctor who genuinely cared and showed empathy was such a huge blessing. She was always very knowledgeable, calm and reassuring while being transparent, and felt more like a best friend who also happened to be your doctor. Her staff is of the same caliber. Everyone is very kind and personable and they are super responsive. Infertility is something that I wish no one has to ever go through, but I am so grateful that Dr. Kashani and her team were by my side every step of the way.

Look no further because you have found the best one!

Most doctors don't want to even look at previous doctors' test results and diagnosis, but she was willing to review what I'd done in the past. I had pretty poor follicle count and AMH levels from a previous consultation, but Dr. Kashani told me she had reason to hope things could turn around for me. We re-tested, made some lifestyle changes, and got a cyst checked out by a specialist before we decided to proceed. I never felt like just a number, just a patient, or just someone they were trying to upsell. Dr. Kashani was very personal in her approach with me, she called me to deliver news personally both good and bad. She's very empathetic and I could feel she genuinely cared about me and my results. Not everything went smoothly for me, and I was naturally (and hormonal!) upset and anxious, and she remained calm through it all and I knew I could trust her to make the right decisions for me. From the smallest questions at night when I was confused on how to mix my medication, to a huge mistake I made on the night of my trigger shot, Dr. Kashani was available, picked up the phone, and talked me down from crisis. This type of procedure is emotional, draining and stressful and I can't imagine being in anyone else's hands. I truly believe her positivity and compassion helped me get results no one ever expected for me, and kept me from having a total breakdown.

Trust her. Be open and honest and ask all your questions, tell the truth and nothing is too embarrassing or stupid. The more she knows the more she can help you.

I did Follistim, Menopur, and Ganrelix for my treatment, followed by the trigger shot. Dr. Kashani monitored me every other day, and adjusted medications accordingly. I started off with 375 IU Follistim, and 1 vial of Menopur. After a few days we added Ganrelix, and then later we upped the Menopur to 2 vials. On the last few days we increased Follistim to 425IU.

$6000 fee for Dr. Kashani, I guess they were running a special of some sort? Initial phone consultation - free First Ultrasound - $190 (was out of network for my coverage) First Blood test- she told me to have my own doctor order it so it was covered Medication ~$2800 (I applied for an income based discount with the pharma, otherwise would have been double) $1600 - I had to pay for an additional procedure day and anesthesiologist because something went wrong with my first trigger shot. This was the discussed plan of action and I agreed to the extra cost to salvage my process, which was worth it in the end. Hopefully no one else ever has to pay that cost because they won't be in a situation like I was.

There are truly no words that can adequately express how grateful my husband and I are to have found Dr. Kashani during our struggle with infertility. It has been a long, difficult 5+ year journey including the past 3 years since we began working with Dr. Kashani but we always felt we were in the best hands with her on our side - supporting us, guiding us and helping us plan next steps for each challenge we faced along the way. Not only is she very knowledgeable, she is also incredibly compassionate and makes you feel so much more like a friend than just another patient. We are now 25 weeks pregnant with a baby girl due in June and can’t possibly thank Dr. Kashani enough for everything she did to help get us here. Even after we “graduated” to our OB, Dr. Kashani has been there for us and we can’t wait to introduce our little miracle to her when she arrives. Thank you SO very much, Dr. Kashani!!!

If you’re on the fence about scheduling a consult with her, please do - you won’t regret it.

I don’t remember any terminology in terms of specific protocols we followed but she always explained what we were doing and why for each treatment we underwent. Our 2nd/last IVF treatment cycle was optimized in the adjustments she made with the understanding my cycles are longer and therefore takes more time for my eggs to mature. We retrieved more than double the number of eggs compared to the first cycle and more than 80% were mature.

I don’t remember specific costs but felt the costs were in line with and in some cases less than other doctors we consulted with before beginning treatment with Dr. Kashani.

Dr. Kashani is one of the kindest and most compassionate doctors we've worked with. She spends time to get to know each couple and answers any questions you may have. She made us feel at ease and confident with every step of the IVF process.

Take it one step at a time and don't be afraid to ask questions.

We used GonalF and Menupur for a week prior to egg retrieval. Initially, my body reacted almost too well to the stims and Dr. Kashani quickly changed my dosage and monitored closely to keep follicles growing at a steady pace. Overall we were able to retrieve 26 eggs. Post retrieval I had a slight case of OHSS but was able to rid of symptoms within a week.

In total, with medications for 1 egg retrieval and 1 transfer ~$25K.

From the first office visit, I felt at ease speaking candidly and openly to Dr. Kashani. She was always extremely attentive and empathetic. I felt that she truly understood my plight and was in my corner ready with a multitude of approaches pending my husband and I’d schedule and desires. Furthermore, she was more than willing to go into extensive detail as we asked about the logistics of IUI vs IVF and which path to go forward with. We decided to go with IUI initially. My body hyper-reacted to the fertility drugs initially which led to a skipped cycle (too many eggs) but Dr. Kashani used the information gained to adjust the dosage. The following two cycles successfully produced eggs but the first one did not result in a pregnancy. The second one resulted in a twin pregnancy! Dr. Kashani’s insight and attentiveness didn’t stop there. She continued to monitor my pregnancy and answer my frantic emails (even when I emailed on holiday weekends). She always provided me with all possible outcomes and made sure I was aware of any and all risks while still remaining optimistic. When the twin pregnancy was confirmed (we heard the heartbeat of sweet baby B), her joy mirrored and amplified mine. I look forward to sharing pictures of our babies when they join our family early next year (God willing).

You’re in safe hands, don’t feel afraid to ask questions and it’s ok to be happy when it finally happens!

Clomid, Gonal-RF, trigger shot, Endometrin, Progesterone. Clomid lead yo thinning of lining and over production of eggs Global-RF dosages were adjusted for second and third cycles. Endometrin for second cycle, prometrim when I complained about how much discharge I had on Endometrin.

IUI was very reasonable and we also had the ability to place a deposit on a discounted IVF since we believed that was our next course of action.

Dr. Kashani is truly a blessing! I am so glad that I came across her and her clinic. I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure at age 17. Every doctor and fertility specialist I had seen told me that there was a slim-to-low chance of me having kids in the future. I felt hopeless and like a lost cause. However, finding Dr. Kashani turned everything around. She was the first doctor to give me hope. With her empathetic personality and expertise in the field, I was confident that my fertility was in the hands of Dr. Kashani. She welcomed me in with open arms and looked at my case at every angle. She designed the best fertility treatment (oocyte cryopreservation/egg freezing) for me based on my individual needs. With every appointment and interaction that I had with Dr. Kashani, I truly felt cared for. I could tell that she would do anything and everything in her ability to give me the best chance at having kids of my own one day. The results of the treatment exceeded my expectations, which I certainly attribute to having the best fertility doctor ever! I am planning on doing another cycle of egg freezing and am definitely having Dr. Kashani be my doctor again. I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Kashani and I very highly recommend her.

Tell Dr. Kashani about your goals and concerns up front so that she can tailor a treatment specifically to you. Also, feel free to message Dr. Kashani on the portal or through email. If you ever have a question, she will surely answer it!

Through every step of the way, Dr. Kashani thoroughly explained what she was doing and why she was doing it. For my treatment, egg freezing, I started taking Clomid (Dr. Kashani thought it would be best to start with a more conservative approach). My body was not responding to the pill form of Clomid, so I was instructed to start injections with Menopur and Ganirelix. These medications produced great results and, two weeks later, I underwent the egg retrieval procedure. The outcome exceeded my expectations and I was very happy with the results.

I used Dr. Kashani for IUI at her previous hospital in 2019 to conceive my son. The time she came up with the date of insemination was the time I got pregnant after 2 unsuccessful IUIs. When I couldn’t get pregnant after a blocked tube and 2 IUIS at my previous clinic I reached out to her to start IVF. I had already done an intake months before but had put it off to continue IUI. Once I called, I was in for an appointment the next week and starting IVF. She makes everything easy. The medicine is delivered to you, she explains everything and calls to check on you. As pleasant as IVF can be, it’s that way because of her ability to communicate. She’s just a wonderful doctor and even better human.

Go to her. She’s wonderful and will find alternatives to every issue that arises.

I don’t remember my protocol.

She had different packages. Everything was included except medication.

There are no words to describe Dr. Kashani and my experience with her because she is beyond incredible not only in her profession but as a human being. I am so grateful that I crossed paths with her and her wonderful staff (Vivian and Natalie). Dr. Kashani makes you feel heard, worthy and goes far and beyond especially with her customized treatment plan. She is truly living out her calling and she is damn good at it. I cannot thank her enough for helping us get pregnant after so many years battling infertility. Thank you Dr. Kashani for all you do and how you help change lives.

she is worth it

I do not remember entirely but I know that she did encourage me to read the book "its starts with the egg" to make some lifestyle changes to improve my egg quality. It definitely did work.

egg freezing, egg transfer, polyp removal,

Banafsheh Kashani is the best, she explains all the procedures and risks very well, she patiently answered all my questions, she has best bedside manners, she is very polite and listens to our concerns regarding the procedure or treatment.

Trust the doctor and ask away your questions

I had 2 IUI cycles with letrozole and 1 shot for egg rupturing

Cost for IUI is around $400