- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Education
Medical School
Indiana U.
Residency
Methodist Hosp
Fellowship
Michael Reese Hosp
How Doctor Communicates
doctor, nurse available by email
nurse available by directline
not available by personal cell phone
2012 - 2014, Unsuccessful
Dr. Scoccia wasn't conservative with the medications and always proposed experimental drugs / supplements which I appreciated.
The clinic was always so busy and I had to keep reminding Dr. Scoccia of my history. It was impossible to get a hold of the doctor whenever I called.
How was your experience with Bert Scoccia at University of Illinois at Chicago?
Dr. Scoccia tried many things to determine the causes of my infertility. He explored many options. I only wish he weren't overbooked the whole time I was seeking treatments. The clinic was going through a transition which made communication more difficult.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bert Scoccia at University of Illinois at Chicago?
I would demand more communication from him.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bert Scoccia at University of Illinois at Chicago?
The clinic was always so busy and I had to keep reminding Dr. Scoccia of my history. It was impossible to get a hold of the doctor whenever I called.
Describe the protocols Bert Scoccia used in your cycles at University of Illinois at Chicago and their degree of success.
Dr. Scoccia wasn't conservative with the medications and always proposed experimental drugs / supplements which I appreciated. He would adjust medications if I wasn't responding well in the first day or two of the cycle. He was careful to monitor the progress and adjust as needed.
Describe your experience with your nurse at University of Illinois at Chicago. (Assigned nurse: Debbie Stevenson)
The nursing staff only responded once a day which was frustrating. I wish they'd take emails to answer questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bert Scoccia at University of Illinois at Chicago.
I was completely covered by HMO insurance so I paid very little out of pocket for procedures and meds.
What specific things went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago?
Describe the specific things that went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago.
The only issue I had with the clinic was the poor response time to questions.
Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
2013, Successful
Dr. Scoccia and his nurse are very attentive and know what they are doing.
Be prepared for the experience of waiting in a reception area with regular OB patients who are pregnant (which can be hard as a fertility patient.)
How was your experience with Bert Scoccia at University of Illinois at Chicago?
The clinic/office is very busy and not fancy. I was skeptical at first. However, I felt that Dr. Scoccia and his nurse were attentive and cared about me as a person.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bert Scoccia at University of Illinois at Chicago?
Be prepared for the experience of waiting in a reception area with regular OB patients who are pregnant (which can be hard as a fertility patient.) Expect to have to wait for a while at appointments, but also know that Dr. Scoccia and his nurse are very attentive and know what they are doing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bert Scoccia at University of Illinois at Chicago?
This was a busy clinic with regular OB patients as well as infertility patients, but I felt that Dr. Scoccia and his nurse cared about me individually and felt confident that we could conceive and have a normal pregnancy.
Describe your experience with your nurse at University of Illinois at Chicago. (Assigned nurse: Amy Cuevas)
She gave me her email address and responded to all emails very promptly. She seemed to understand how important it was to have a good connection with her.
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