Carolina Sueldo did an incredible job with her bedside manner. During procedures she was warm, understanding of discomfort, and gave all of the time I needed for questions. She was always extremely realistic and cautious. My husband especially appreciated her cautioned hope, because it helped me manage my emotions and expectations. Sometime with infertility it feels like doctors promise the world. With each hoop, even when the news was not what we had hoped, it was clear she cared in her delivery.
The [Women's Specialty & Fertility Center - Clovis] clinic is very clean and very welcoming...I had Sandra as the MA who I saw each visit. She explained all of my injections and medications. She was extremely patient with my questions...The option was given to us at the time of transfer to implant two embryos based upon the quality of the embryos. The rational was explained well, and thus we decided to implant two.
How was your experience with Carolina M. Sueldo at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center?
My best explanation of Dr.Carolina’s care is with an example from a procedure. It was an uncomfortable procedure. Dr.Sueldo was calm and compassionate. She counted down the images she needed and calmly told me how much longer the procedure would take. I have never had a doctor so deeply concerned with my comfort along with doing the procedure. She was always respectful and always gave a place for my husband and I to make decisions in our care. With IVF, you see your doctor so frequently, it means everything to trust your doctor and your care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolina M. Sueldo at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center?
Dr. Sueldo gave us a few different options along with the research and her professional opinion. We took some time to process the options which meant waiting a bit for the next ivf cycle. At times we wanted to just jump into the cycle and get the ball rolling. With ivf it can feel like the waiting will never end, and the assessments and time to process the options can feel like it is delaying the process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolina M. Sueldo at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center?
Carolina Sueldo did an incredible job with her bedside manner. During procedures she was warm, understanding of discomfort, and gave all of the time I needed for questions. She was always extremely realistic and cautious. My husband especially appreciated her cautioned hope, because it helped me manage my emotions and expectations. Sometime with infertility it feels like doctors promise the world. With each hoop, even when the news was not what we had hoped, it was clear she cared in her delivery.
Describe the protocols Carolina M. Sueldo used in your cycles at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We knew that my husband would need to have a MESA. After having an ultrasound and an HSG it was also clear that I have a 5mm uterine fibroid. We were given the research regarding uterine fibroid size and implantation rates. We were given the option to do a myomectomy or proceed with IVF. Given our options, we chose to go with ivf and a fresh embryo transfer. It did result in the live birth. The pregnancy was complicated by uterine fibroid growth that resulted in IUGR.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Sandra)
I had Sandra as the MA who I saw each visit. She explained all of my injections and medications. She was extremely patient with my questions. With COVID my spouse was not allowed with me, so Sandra would let me record her instructions so I did not miss anything as the medication can be overwhelming.
Describe your experience with Women's Specialty & Fertility Center.
The clinic is very clean and very welcoming. Not the clinic’s fault, but with COVID they did not allow partner’s. (Which I understand protecting staff and other patients). It was hard to go through the process without my partner. The clinic was very welcoming of FaceTiming my partner during each visit to make sure he was included and I was supported.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolina M. Sueldo at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center.
It was $10,000 for the IVF cycle (not including blood tests and medication). They were able to bill my insurance for the testing and evaluations prior to our ivf cycle.
Describe Carolina M. Sueldo's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center.
The option was given to us at the time of transfer to implant two embryos based upon the quality of the embryos. The rational was explained well, and thus we decided to implant two.
What specific things went wrong at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center?
- Failed to order appropriate test
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Women's Specialty & Fertility Center.
Recently, staff mistakenly did not order the MRI necessary. After waiting a week I called staff and it was ordered.
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