Brian Barnett
Dallas IVF
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Direct line to nurse
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Medical SchoolUMDNJ
ResidencyU. of Maryland
FellowshipDuke
Frisco
2840 Legacy Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
214-297-0020
Tyler
641 South Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
214-225-2057
15 assessments
10
10
Age
30
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
I love how honest and upfront he [Dr. Barnett] is. He is very confident in his abilities and it made me feel at ease. He had not problem adjusting the course of action when my body wasn’t responding the way we anticipated. ... Because I have H.A I needed a lot more medication to stimulus my follicles. ... we decided IVF but with 4x the amount of injectables bc of how my body responds.
I liked that a surgery center was right next door with their own staff for retrievals and transfers. ... Allie and Shelly [Dallas IVF nurses] are amazing. They showed such compassion and every time I was in there we laughed together. ... Stacey the sonographer is probably the golden egg of that whole place. Everyone loves her and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else. Having a sono 5x a week is difficult, and she explains every image and takes her time telling you what she’s looking for or what’s ideal.
Age
30
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
I love how honest and upfront he is. He is very confident in his abilities and it made me feel at ease. He had not problem adjusting the course of action when my body wasn’t responding the way we anticipated. He explains everything, writes it’s our and even draws pictures then sends you home with what was written out to refer to later. My personality type meshed well with his, I want the facts and I want to know he’s got it handled. He never came across cold, he has 3 daughters himself. He’s compassionate but in a very secure matter-of-face way that I appreciated.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. He can talk fast but will always stop to ask if you understand. Don’t hesitate to say no. He will find another way to explain it. This is YOUR treatment plan, you need to understand what your body will be going through. There’s no shame in that. I came with questions written out in case I forgot and I found it very helpful.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett answered every question I had but also got to know my husband and me. He asked how my husband’s job was every time we saw him and discussed his own family. We interacted more with the nursing staff but they too were beyond friendly and accommodating.
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
Because I have H.A I needed a lot more medication to stimulus my follicles. Cycle 1 we did a week of clomid and he stopped that because there weren't any results, we went straight to injectables. At home intercourse...no pregnancy.
Went for round 2 with IUI but had to cancel due to a family emergency and I needed to fly to California. He wouldn’t continue because the risk of OHS was too high.
I came back and we decided IVF but with 4x the amount of injectables bc of how my body responds. I was in every other day getting checked with sono’s and bloodwork.
Dr. Barnett did the egg retrieval, 9 mature and in the end sent 3 to PGS-T testing. Will do the FET sometime in November.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Dallas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Shelly and Allie )
Allie and Shelly are amazing. They showed such compassion and every time I was in there we laughed together. You have to while going through this. They ask about my husband and my dog every time. Stacey the sonographer is probably the golden egg of that whole place. Everyone loves her and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else. Having a sono 5x a week is difficult, and she explains every image and takes her time telling you what she’s looking for or what’s ideal.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
The place is very clean. The staff was great. I have no complaints. I liked that a surgery center was right next door with their own staff for retrievals and transfers. The couches are very comfortable too!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Insurance covered the majority of it.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
He said “we do single embryo transfer here.” And that was the end of it. I’m not the right candidate for multiple embryo transfers nor do I want that so I didn’t ask for him to elaborate. I know he has stressed the health risks of multiples to us before while I was on the high dose of Menopur.
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10
10
Age
24
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
I had rough appointments with having PCOS and my body not cooperating like it should, but he [Dr. Brian Barnett] has always been compassionate and invested in my husband and I...He is pretty blunt. Know that going in, there is no "beating around the bush". His compassion grows as he knows and is around you...had me do lab work in my first visit so any alterations needed in my health could be made promptly. When I began a new cycle, we scheduled my HSG test, which came back clear, and he put me on a birth control pill just for that cycle in order to keep it short (since I have a history of very long cycles).
I have not been to the Frisco or Dallas office [of Dallas IVF], but Dr.Barnett and a small team of nurses are in Tyler one day a week, on Tuesdays. The only weakness I have found is I wish they were in Tyler more than one day a week. However, they do work well with other offices and allow some ultrasounds and labs outside of the office...When we began this medicated cycle, I was given a calendar filled out with easy to follow directions as to what to do or take on what day. When I had any questions about medication or lab results his nurses were very prompt to get back with me and made me feel like I was their only patient. Amazing group of nurses.
Age
24
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
I have been seeing Dr. Barnett for 5 months, he made a plan for us in the beginning with what tests are necessary and when to do them. At each visit he has sat down to explain exactly what to do next after each visit assessment. I never felt over whelmed with medication, or timing of things to be done throughout the cycle. I had rough appointments with having PCOS and my body not cooperating like it should, but he has always been compassionate and invested in my husband and I.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
He is pretty blunt. Know that going in, there is no "beating around the bush". His compassion grows as he knows and is around you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
I feel like Dr.Barnett is invested in my husband and I. We are young, very young to be having these obstacles (early twenties), and he is and has worked hard to help us achieve our goal and understand what might be the best thing for us to do.
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
I was diagnosed in September of 2018 with PCOS. In the following May, my OB referred me to Dr.Barnett after not responding well to my fourth failed round of chlomid. Dr. Barnett had me do lab work in my first visit so any alterations needed in my health could be made promptly. When I began a new cycle, we scheduled my HSG test, which came back clear, and he put me on a birth control pill just for that cycle in order to keep it short (since I have a history of very long cycles). When I started my next cycle, I began letrozole, my body responded very well in that i had three mature follicles. On cycle day 11 we were told to "baby dance", on cycle day 12, in the office, I was given the ovidrel trigger shot. We were directed to "baby dance" on cycle day 13 and 14. On day 15 I began progesterone suppositories until my negative hcg test. This was my first treated cycle under the care of Dr. Barnett so far. Even though I just found out yesterday we are not pregnant, I feel like this was our first real shot and we are ready to go again.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
When we began this medicated cycle, I was given a calendar filled out with easy to follow directions as to what to do or take on what day. When I had any questions about medication or lab results his nurses were very prompt to get back with me and made me feel like I was their only patient. Amazing group of nurses.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
I have not been to the Frisco or Dallas office, but Dr.Barnett and a small team of nurses are in Tyler one day a week, on Tuesdays. The only weakness I have found is I wish they were in Tyler more than one day a week. However, they do work well with other offices and allow some ultrasounds and labs outside of the office.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
My ultrasounds or consultations (with insurance) were approximately $50 each, HSG was partially covered by my insurance, out of pocket was $50, ovidrel, letrozole and progesterone was aproximatelt 200 for one cycle.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
6
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
9
6
I don't want to feel rushed or that I am asking stupid questions and sometimes I feel that with Dr. Barnett that is his feeling. He is very knowledgable and we trusted him to be our doctor for this journey due to things we have heard and I am glad we did but sometimes I wonder if we chose the right place. We are in about $41,000 so far and no baby. Hoping for a different outcome this time around.
Front desk [ at Dallas IVF- Frisco] seems cold and rude. They don't communicate when they are running behind schedule which is very frustrating. Don't seem to be very mindful of what you are going through and some days are harder than others. They don't seem to have the compassion they should to be the face of the clinic.... I was called by a nurse and told me and my husband had Hepetitis B but there was human error when the nurse entered in the information. We decided we were going to cancel our cycle and then two hours later they called and said oh so sorry human error, you are still good to proceed with the cycle. I had worked on relaxing and staying calm before my transfer but that was all lost when I receive that phone call. Not a good experience.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
9
6
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
He has great results and he is very knowledgable. I think sometimes they forget that we are going through this with very high emotions and lots of drugs in our system and sometimes we don't react in the way that seems rational but we are putting everything we have into this and just want a successful outcome. I don't want to feel rushed or that I am asking stupid questions and sometimes I feel that with Dr. Barnett that is his feeling. He is very knowledgable and we trusted him to be our doctor for this journey due to things we have heard and I am glad we did but sometimes I wonder if we chose the right place. We are in about $41,000 so far and no baby. Hoping for a different outcome this time around.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Be prepared to wait in the waiting room
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
I feel like there isn't a cap to how many patients there are and it is more about the money then realizing we are putting our whole lives into this.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I was given wrong results that was very harmful at the time. That nurse was let go but still very traumatizing at the time. I feel very rushed by them and they expect I know what is going on but I would like more direction from them.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
Front desk seems cold and rude. They don't communicate when they are running behind schedule which is very frustrating. Don't seem to be very mindful of what you are going through and some days are harder than others. They don't seem to have the compassion they should to be the face of the clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Even though the clinic advised us against it we went with Attain and we are doing round 2. Currently have spent $37,000
What specific things went wrong at Dallas IVF?
- Provided conflicting information
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Barnett helped me understand our history, our needs, and our potential for a successful pregnancy without having to take the most aggressive approach. I felt so informed, and hopeful about our future thanks to Dr. Barnett’s time spent with us...Dr. Barnett had said we’d reevaluate each time to see my body’s response, and because my response we good, we kept the same low dose treatment for a 2nd round IUI that was succcessful!
Stacey, the sonographer [at Dallas IVF] was absolutely amazing. Super kind, considerate, very informative & in the most professional way she shared such hopefulness with each sonogram that good things could be coming. Amanda & Mallory we’re my nurses and both were great...I was provided a cost sheet at the beginning which was helpful since I don’t have infertility coverage through my insurance. Fertility meds cost about $500 each time, each sonogram was $250 & the IUI was about $500+...
Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
I am so grateful to have had such a knowledgeable, thorough, considerate doctor. I appreciate his straightforward nature and the efficiency of his office. We felt so comfortable with us recommended path of treatment, and so cared for along the way.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
You are in great hands! Personally, I came prepared with my questions and Dr. Barnett helped me understand our history, our needs, and our potential for a successful pregnancy without having to take the most aggressive approach. I felt so informed, and hopeful about our future thanks to Dr. Barnett’s time spent with us and I hope you will too!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett closely reviewed our history prior to our first appointment and asked us detailed questions. He patiently walked us through his recommendation, covering all details, and helping us understand our situation and what would be next. When I met him, I so wished I had come to see him sooner!
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
We had unexplained infertility & Dr. Barnett explained what percent of patients fall into this category. We had done a few tests in preparation - HSG, sperm analysis, ovarian reserve & thankfully all looked healthy & normal. So he recommended IUI treatment, with low doses of fertility meds. I took clomid & low doses & of gonal-f & ovidril to trigger ovulation. My body responded well to all meds, the first IUI was unsuccessful. Dr. Barnett had said we’d reevaluate each time to see my body’s response, and because my response we good, we kept the same low dose treatment for a 2nd round IUI that was succcessful!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Stacey, the sonographer was absolutely amazing. Super kind, considerate, very informative & in the most professional way she shared such hopefulness with each sonogram that good things could be coming.
Amanda & Mallory we’re my nurses and both were great.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
The clinic is very organized & efficient. I’ve never had so many dr. appointments, but each time everyone was professional, prompt & supportive. I feel like the team of doctors are experts in their field & their leadership helps ensure the office is effective and supportive.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
I was provided a cost sheet at the beginning which was helpful since I don’t have infertility coverage through my insurance. Fertility meds cost about $500 each time, each sonogram was $250 & the IUI was about $500+...
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
Because we had no known issues, IUI was recommended for us which we felt great about. I had reservations about IVF which I shared with him & he shared helpful insights for me to consider if we learned we may need that path later (for example, we could limit our number of embryos if we were concerned about having many more than we wanted to implant should we ever need IVF treatment).
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
He's [Dr. Barnett] open about his family and kids and inquires about our backgrounds which makes him incredibly personable, but he's a professional, and will get back to the business of discussing your game plan quickly while always taking the time to answer all of our questions...We were an unexplained case of infertility, so considering that, Dr. B wanted to only try 2 attempts at IUI starting with a conservative approach to stimulation drugs (Follistim and Clomid) for round 1, and a higher dosage for round 2. The plan was that if the IUI's didn't work, to not waste our time and money and shoot straight for IVF with a fresh transfer. First 2 IUI's were unsuccessful. Did the IVF with fresh transfer. Worked like a charm.
Amanda Wankovsky and Mallory Jackson [nurses at Dallas IVF] were my dream team! Their enthusiasm for our case was sincerely appreciated, and their availability for all of my questions, requests, and needs was always on hand. They made the (sometimes) long-winded tutorials fun when I needed to learn about the meds, and when they had to call with bad news their compassion was incredible. Though when they had our good news, their excitement was amazing!! I loved having them in my corner! Stacy from Sono was also absolutely wonderful, FANTASTIC at her craft, and completely professional. And I loved the older blood lady too, though I can't remember her name! She's so great at what she does... makes you feel so comfortable and NEVER misses. Sometimes I could hardly feel it when she hit the vein. An all around AMAZING staff.
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
I remember upon first meeting Dr. B that his confidence was calming. He's incredibly knowledgeable about the fertility process, roadblocks, and options, and he was thorough when trying to figure out our fertility issues. He's straight forward and to the point, yet takes the time to get to know you which I'm all about... it's a nice balance between a realist and a coddler, if you will. It was always a pleasure meeting with him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Be prepared with your questions and don't be afraid to keep on asking them - he's a busy doc, but he'll give you the time if you need it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Loved every meeting with Dr. B in that I'm a fan of a doc who is direct and not too much of a hand-holder. He's open about his family and kids and inquires about our backgrounds which makes him incredibly personable, but he's a professional, and will get back to the business of discussing your game plan quickly while always taking the time to answer all of our questions.
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
We were an unexplained case of infertility, so considering that, Dr. B wanted to only try 2 attempts at IUI starting with a conservative approach to stimulation drugs (Follistim and Clomid) for round 1, and a higher dosage for round 2. The plan was that if the IUI's didn't work, to not waste our time and money and shoot straight for IVF with a fresh transfer. First 2 IUI's were unsuccessful. Did the IVF with fresh transfer. Worked like a charm.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Dallas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Amanda Wankovsky)
Amanda Wankovsky and Mallory Jackson were my dream team! Their enthusiasm for our case was sincerely appreciated, and their availability for all of my questions, requests, and needs was always on hand. They made the (sometimes) long-winded tutorials fun when I needed to learn about the meds, and when they had to call with bad news their compassion was incredible. Though when they had our good news, their excitement was amazing!! I loved having them in my corner! Stacy from Sono was also absolutely wonderful, FANTASTIC at her craft, and completely professional. And I loved the older blood lady too, though I can't remember her name! She's so great at what she does... makes you feel so comfortable and NEVER misses. Sometimes I could hardly feel it when she hit the vein. An all around AMAZING staff.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
Dallas IVF Frisco has a super convenient location, was incredibly clean, offerred lots of reading options in the lobby, and worked like a well-oiled machine. I did wish they had a Keurig in the lobby for some hot tea (or naughty coffee) - already told Dr. Ku that recommendation ;-)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Our insurance didn't cover much of anything, so we had to pay out of pocket.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
Considering my age and a consultation with the embryologist (and my fearlessness of twins as I'm a twin and love being one) we went with 2 embryos for transfer.
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6
6
Age
41
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
—
6
6
He [Dr. Brian Barnett] looked over all of my medical history and expressed what he thought was the next steps in moving forward which basically I felt like was putting me on the back burner. My accomplishments with weight loss seem to never be enough and as someone who is going to be 42 I feel like I don't have time to wait. But that didn't seem to matter. The doctor was thorough and organized and is well knowlegable in his area of expertise. But when it came to my specific needs, I felt like I wasn't heard.
We have embryos that were donated to us stored at this clinic [Dallas IVF] and we were not informed that our storage fee was past due by 6 months and so we are making payments to get it paid and will have to pay the yearly storage fee again in 6 months which I don't think is right for us to have to do. Also I was informed that I can not have any consults with the doctor until our storage fee is paid so I'm working with my obgyn until we are caught up.
Age
41
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
4th of 4 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
—
6
6
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
We only had a phone consult as I live in Ohio and his office is in TX. He looked over all of my medical history and expressed what he thought was the next steps in moving forward which basically I felt like was putting me on the back burner. My accomplishments with weight loss seem to never be enough and as someone who is going to be 42 I feel like I don't have time to wait. But that didn't seem to matter. The doctor was thorough and organized and is well knowlegable in his area of expertise. But when it came to my specific needs, I felt like I wasn't heard.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Make sure you have all questions and concerns written down and don't be afraid to express them.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
The consult was rushed and I felt like my accomplishments and voice was considered or heard.
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
The only protocol that we are doing now is weightloss and maintaining that I have a cycle every month. We set up a treatment plan for other testing to be done before we start cycling for transfer.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I spoke with a nurse over the phone and received the treatment plan via email. The staff appears to be organized and timely with getting out info.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
As I live out of state from this clinic, I can't give a full opinion of this clinic. But from the little that I have experienced I believe this clinic to be orderly and timely with patient info and receiving information from previous doctors.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
I had to pay 100.00 out of pocket for the phone consult and was informed that the thaw and transfer would cost 3700.00 not including meds and several tests leading up to transfer.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
I don't know how many embryos this doctor would transfer at once but I'm not opposed to multiple embryo transfer at once.
What specific things went wrong at Dallas IVF?
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
8
8
Age
31
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
8
8
He [Dr. Barnett] seemed really knowledgeable and confident. I like the way he explained everything and wrote it out for you on a scratch paper and then reviewed everything once more before leaving the office. He always made me feel hopeful...He mentioned my age was young enough that he felt confident in transferring a single embryo and said it was better to chance having one healthy baby than risk having two unhealthy babies.
I wondered how much time they spent reviewing our file [at Dallas IVF] before having us come into the office which made me wonder if the amount of medication was adjusted accordingly or just based on a broader scale...They [nurses] were nice and friendly and seemed knowledgeable and helpful. I think there was room for improvement on their communication as far as call backs or emailing you back. And I often got the feeling that the nurses “ran the show” and were the main person you communicated with about your treatment, adjustments, decision making. I’d like to trust they ran every little thing by the doctor first but I some times didn’t feel that way. The sonographer was always so wonderful. She put you at ease and was super friendly and treated you like someone who you’ve known for a while. She explained what she was doing and looking for and answered any questions you had. She was the best.
Age
31
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
8
8
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
He seemed really knowledgeable and confident. I like the way he explained everything and wrote it out for you on a scratch paper and then reviewed everything once more before leaving the office. He always made me feel hopeful.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Come to the office prepared with anything you think you may need and any questions written out that you want to ask. Keep records of anything given to you and keep it organized neatly.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Sometimes it felt like they just threw you into a category and gave you the same protocol as others in that category without making you feel like they really looked at your history in depth and made decisions based on all aspects of past lab results and health history. I wondered how much time they spent reviewing our file before having us come into the office which made me wonder if the amount of medication was adjusted accordingly or just based on a broader scale.
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
I do not remember specifics.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were nice and friendly and seemed knowledgeable and helpful. I think there was room for improvement on their communication as far as call backs or emailing you back. And I often got the feeling that the nurses “ran the show” and were the main person you communicated with about your treatment, adjustments, decision making. I’d like to trust they ran every little thing by the doctor first but I some times didn’t feel that way. The sonographer was always so wonderful. She put you at ease and was super friendly and treated you like someone who you’ve known for a while. She explained what she was doing and looking for and answered any questions you had. She was the best.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
The clinics strengths are the doctors confidence and knowledge in IVF and success rates. Areas of weakness to be improved upon are nurses calling you back to not keep you waiting in suspense. I wish they were always positive and bubbly to keep you at ease and give you that feeling like you’re being taken care of special. New patients should come prepared with their questions written out and any information they think the doctor would want to see or anything that would be helpful like past tests, scans, history of period cycles, etc.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
I believe one cycle was less than $18k.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
He mentioned my age was young enough that he felt confident in transferring a single embryo and said it was better to chance having one healthy baby than risk having two unhealthy babies.
What specific things went wrong at Dallas IVF?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Provided conflicting information
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9
9
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
9
9
He [Dr. Barnett] often forgot who I was and had to look at my notes but he treated me well... is very dry and to the point which I appreciated. He specifically tailors the treatment plan based on your needs...I had tried Clomid with my OB and that didn’t work. So he suggested Femara for three months. Then when that didn’t work he suggested IUI but with only a maximum of three. After that did t work, he strongly suggested ivf with a frozen transfer. He advised against any fresh transfers especially with my PcOS
The front staff [at Dallas IVF] isn’t super friendly or helpful. Most of the nurses are great. The sonographer is fantastic! They have a patient portal online that you can use to see all your upcoming appointments, payments, treatment plans, lab results, etc. this is super helpful! They get results back to you very quickly and are pretty flexible with appointment times...Mallory [nurse] kind of took me under her wing. I always preferred to talk to Mallory because she knew me and knew my case. She was fantastic and if she didn’t know the answer to something, she would always get tj answer.
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
9
9
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett is very dry and to the point which I appreciated. He specifically tailors the treatment plan based on your needs. He is ruthfully honest so if you don’t appreciate that then don’t go see him. He will not hold your hand but he will do everything to get you pregnant. I trust his advice and expertise.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Don’t expect him to hold your hand!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
He often forgot who I was and had to look at my notes but he treated me well
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
I had tried Clomid with my OB and that didn’t work. So he suggested Femara for three months. Then when that didn’t work he suggested IUI but with only a maximum of three. After that did t work, he strongly suggested ivf with a frozen transfer. He advised against any fresh transfers especially with my PcOS
Describe your experience with your nurse at Dallas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Mallory)
Mallory kind of took me under her wing. I always preferred to talk to Mallory because she knew me and knew my case. She was fantastic and if she didn’t know the answer to something, she would always get tj answer.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
The front staff isn’t super friendly or helpful. Most of the nurses are great. The sonographer is fantastic! They have a patient portal online that you can use to see all your upcoming appointments, payments, treatment plans, lab results, etc. this is super helpful! They get results back to you very quickly and are pretty flexible with appointment times.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Total was about 25,000 for ivf I believe
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
Dr Barnett strongly encourages transferring one embryo at a time unless the embryos are terrible quality or you’re advanced maternal age. He advises against multiple embryos
What specific things went wrong at Dallas IVF?
- Failed to order appropriate test
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
24 - 25
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Barnett was very candid but sympathetic and supportive during every cycle! ... With unexplained infertility, 2 failed rounds of IUI we elected to do IVF. ... I suffered ovarian hyper-stimulation from the fertility drugs after my egg retrieval and ended up having a 3 day stay in the hospital with bilateral pleura effusions and needed a paracentensis of my abdomen to drain the excess fluid from swelling. Dr Barnett managed my care in and out of the hospital and made sure that I was well taken care of. ...
Strength-Great phelbotomy team [Dallas IVF]! When you get your labs drawn every other day it’s nice to know they’re not going to miss. Great staff overall! ... Weakness-only 1 sonographer ... Mallory & Amanda were fantastic and so good at caring for the emotional & physical needs of me ... Easy to go in and get sonos and labs drawn ...Doctors and nurses are fantastic
Age
24 - 25
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett was so wonderful to work with. With unexplained infertility, 2 failed rounds of IUI we elected to do IVF. I suffered ovarian hyper-stimulation from the fertility drugs after my egg retrieval and ended up having a 3 day stay in the hospital with bilateral pleura effusions and needed a paracentensis of my abdomen to drain the excess fluid from swelling. Dr Barnett managed my care in and out of the hospital and made sure that I was well taken care of. He also saw the financial burden this was all taking on us and helped by waiving the ISCI cost. Unfortunately after the embryo transfer we did not conceive by Dr. Barnett was determined to help us! I took a break and when I went back to start my second round of IVF, I was miraculously pregnant naturally! Dr. Barnett managed my pregnancy theough 10 weeks and then I transferred to an OBGYN that he recommended. I am happy to say I have a beautiful baby girl!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Be open-minded
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett was very candid but sympathetic and supportive during every cycle!
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
IUI x2
IVF with ICSI X1
Describe your experience with your nurse at Dallas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Mallory and Amanda)
Mallory & Amanda were fantastic and so good at caring for the emotional & physical needs of me
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
Strength-Great phelbotomy team! When you get your labs drawn every other day it’s nice to know they’re not going to miss. Great staff overall! Doctors and nurses are fantastic
Weakness-only 1 sonographer
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Dallas IVF.
Easy to go in and get sonos and labs drawn
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Round of IUI including drugs approx $750
IVF plus egg retrieval, embryo transfer, ICSI, and drugs approx $10,000
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
We chose eSET because I didn’t want a multiples pregnancy
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10
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
He [Dr. Brian Barnett] reviewed all the work from my previous two doctors. He put me straight into IVF. I did meds in January 2019. Retrieved 8 eggs in February 2019. Transferring hopefully in May 2019 is the doctors plan.... He was open, honest and wants to help us. He realizes how important it is to have a child for my husband and I. He referred my husband to a specialist who treated my husband’s infertility. He addressed my concerns and gave me confidence to believe I can achieve a pregnancy.
[Dallas IVF- Frisco is a] Very busy clinic. So you need appts in advance. Sometimes I have not been able to get ahold of anyone. Billing is hard to get ahold of too. Basically just keep calling or send emails until you get help. Visits are great...you always wait. But the doctor is informative. Nurses are calm and collective.... ’m currently at $12.5k for my egg retrieval. $3.5k for my transfer. Looking at another $12.5k for a possible another surgery. I’ve spent over $20k with all 3 doctors now.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
He gave me a chance at having a child. I’m still waiting on a transfer date. He was open, honest and wants to help us. He realizes how important it is to have a child for my husband and I. He referred my husband to a specialist who treated my husband’s infertility. He addressed my concerns and gave me confidence to believe I can achieve a pregnancy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Listen to him. Give him a chance.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
He actually sits down and speaks with his clients
Describe the protocols Brian Barnett used in your cycles at Dallas IVF and their degree of success.
He reviewed all the work from my previous two doctors. He put me straight into IVF. I did meds in January 2019. Retrieved 8 eggs in February 2019. Transferring hopefully in May 2019 is the doctors plan.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They always are positive.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
Very busy clinic. So you need appts in advance. Sometimes I have not been able to get ahold of anyone. Billing is hard to get ahold of too. Basically just keep calling or send emails until you get help. Visits are great...you always wait. But the doctor is informative. Nurses are calm and collective.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Yes I’m currently at $12.5k for my egg retrieval. $3.5k for my transfer. Looking at another $12.5k for a possible another surgery. I’ve spent over $20k with all 3 doctors now.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
He only does single transfers.
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10
10
Age
38 - 40
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
7 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
10
10
Dr. Barnett was committed to achieving a successful pregnancy and approached my care in a thoughtful and determined manner. His skill and expertise made all the difference in my embryo transfer (due to a narrow and tilted cervix).... Dr. Barnett crafted a treatment plan specific to my case rather than just sending me through a "standard" plan. He always kept me informed of next steps if the current approach was not successful
Dallas IVF is great! I really appreciated their early morning hours which allowed me to handle my appointments before I started work each morning. It was key to keeping my IVF journey private and not having to tell my employer (who would not understand or make any special arrangements).... Total costs for IUI was about $2300, and an IVF cycle was around $20k. FET price approximately $5300.... Amanda was great - readily available to answer any questions and helped
Age
38 - 40
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
7 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett was committed to achieving a successful pregnancy and approached my care in a thoughtful and determined manner. His skill and expertise made all the difference in my embryo transfer (due to a narrow and tilted cervix).
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Be prepared for the journey to require one or more steps backwards before moving forward. And trust Dr. Barnett!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett crafted a treatment plan specific to my case rather than just sending me through a "standard" plan. He always kept me informed of next steps if the current approach was not successful and why he recommended certain treatment steps.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Dallas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Amanda)
Amanda was great - readily available to answer any questions and helped us laugh through such a trying process.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
Dallas IVF is great! I really appreciated their early morning hours which allowed me to handle my appointments before I started work each morning. It was key to keeping my IVF journey private and not having to tell my employer (who would not understand or make any special arrangements).
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Total costs for IUI was about $2300, and an IVF cycle was around $20k. FET price approximately $5300.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
Dr. Barnett gave me the ultimate choice in how many embryos were transferred, but did voice a preference for a single embryo transfer since I am petite and he was concerned about my ability to carry more than one baby to term.
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10
10
Age
38 - 41
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Barnett is the best doctor ever! He explains everything in detail and is very hands on. He shoots straight and I need that. He never gave up on us. He's truly a great man. I am forever grateful for every thing he has done for us. He just encouraged is at every point and I will never be able to thank him enough for our baby boy....We had 2 FET, with no baby. And the 3rd one resulted in a normal baby boy.
Amanda and Mallory [nurses at Dallas IVF-Frisco] always go above and beyond and treat me like family. So do all of his staff though even if I get another nurse. They all are wonderful!... I really can't say a negative thing about them. I would recommend them to everyone I know, and I do! make sure to schedule your appointments as soon as possible because they book up really quick because they are so busy.
Age
38 - 41
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett is the best doctor ever! He explains everything in detail and is very hands on. He shoots straight and I need that. He never gave up on us. He's truly a great man. I am forever grateful for every thing he has done for us. He just encouraged is at every point and I will never be able to thank him enough for our baby boy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Even if you get a negative result, stay with the same doctor. We had 2 FET, with no baby. And the 3rd one resulted in a normal baby boy. Don't give up before the miracle happens.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr. Barnett is an amazing doctor. He goes above and beyond for you and so does his staff. No question was stupid or small. They tested me like family. Going back for the next FET next month!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Dallas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Amanda and Mallory)
Amanda and Mallory always go above and beyond and treat me like family. So do all of his staff though even if I get another nurse. They all are wonderful!
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
I really can't say a negative thing about them. I would recommend them to everyone I know, and I do! make sure to schedule your appointments as soon as possible because they book up really quick because they are so busy.
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5
6
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
6
He [Dr. Barnett] is a good doctor, but I would not recommend seeing him if you have DOR. At my follow up, he let me know that i would be reported as a failure for his data. What an awful thing to say. I was very taken aback....His nurses and ultrasound tech [at Dallas IVF] are great. He was great at the initial consult, but acted as though he was too busy at follow up/monitoring appointments.... Had we gotten to transfer, the plan was for one.
The front desk staff [Dallas IVF] needs work. They were consistently grouchy in person and on the phone. I felt like I was a burden to them. They did seem to treat everyone that way. Ask lots of questions. Don’t be afraid to call the nurses....nurses and ultrasound tech are great. He [Dr. Barnett] was great at the initial consult, but acted as though he was too busy at follow up/monitoring appointments.
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
6
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
He is a good doctor, but I would not recommend seeing him if you have DOR. At my follow up, he let me know that i would be reported as a failure for his data. What an awful thing to say. I was very taken aback.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Do your homework on clinics. There are so many in Dallas to choose from. Dr Barnett may be a great fit for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
His nurses and ultrasound tech are great. He was great at the initial consult, but acted as though he was too busy at follow up/monitoring appointments.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Dallas IVF. (Assigned nurse: Stacia)
They were all great.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
The front desk staff needs work. They were consistently grouchy in person and on the phone. I felt like I was a burden to them. They did seem to treat everyone that way. Ask lots of questions. Don’t be afraid to call the nurses.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF.
Had we completed a cycle, it would have been about 21k with all meds and PGS testing.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
Had we gotten to transfer, the plan was for one.
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10
10
Age
36 - 42
Treated
2012 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr Barnett’s goal is to have you have a positive successful pregnancy. He explains his course of action, answers any questions and he is professional and courteous. He is methodical and provides timelines for the action plan. He is awesome...Dr Barnett is personable. He knows about my family plans and wants to get me the results I seek....ALL of the doctors and staff I have interacted with at this clinic [Dallas IVF] have been great. Compassionate and professional.
ALL of the doctors and staff I have interacted with at this clinic [Dallas IVF] have been great. Compassionate and professional....They are friendly, well organized and get you in and out. You’re going to be going there a lot for checks, blood work, etc-so those are pretty important things. ALL of the doctors and staff I have interacted with at this clinic have been great. Compassionate and professional....[Nursing Staff] Extremely friendly and personable.
Age
36 - 42
Treated
2012 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr Barnett’s goal is to have you have a positive successful pregnancy. He explains his course of action, answers any questions and he is professional and courteous. He is methodical and provides timelines for the action plan. He is awesome.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Same thing I’d tell anyone anywhere: Listen and ask questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Dr Barnett is personable. He knows about my family plans and wants to get me the results I seek.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Extremely friendly and personable.
Describe your experience with Dallas IVF.
They are friendly, well organized and get you in and out. You’re going to be going there a lot for checks, blood work, etc-so those are pretty important things. ALL of the doctors and staff I have interacted with at this clinic have been great. Compassionate and professional.
Describe Brian Barnett's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dallas IVF.
Preference for eset. I do not know how strongly he feels about this as I have only wanted to do eset, so it was never a conversation.
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6
6
Age
37
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
5 IUI, 3 IVF, Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
6
6
[Dr. Barnett is a] direct personality, focused on getting you through a cycle only goal is results. Not extremely friendly, very business like and cost discussed 1st visit....Make up questions prior to going and ask them. Directly ask about procedures and timelines.
Staff [at Dallas IVF] was professional and organized...Very quite. All dressed the same, organized....Lots of clients, office is clean and new. Looks like a dentist office. Not much in personalized comforts.
Age
37
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Native American
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
4th of 5 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI, 3 IVF, Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
6
6
How was your experience with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Direct personality, focused on getting you through a cycle only goal is results. Not extremely friendly, very business like and cost discussed 1st visit.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Make up questions prior to going and ask them. Directly ask about procedures and timelines.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Brian Barnett at Dallas IVF?
Staff was professional and organized. Lots of clients, office is clean and new. Looks like a dentist office. Not much in personalized comforts.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very quite. All dressed the same, organized.
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