Carolyn Maud Doherty
Methodist for Women
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Medical SchoolU. of South Dakota
ResidencyRush U. Med Ctr
FellowshipRush U. Med Ctr
Omaha
717 N. 190th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68022
(402) 815-1700
28 assessments
9
9
Age
34
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
9
9
As I'm a poor responder, I'm choosing to bank embryos at this time and have not done an embryo transfer [with Dr. Carolyn Doherty] yet...On blood draws, Dr. Doherty will come in herself on the second try to make sure I'm not stuck a bunch of times, and I really appreciate her taking the time...When my first retrieval didn't go as well as either of us hoped, she was honest about the fact that my treatment would be an uphill battle. I like that she doesn't sugar coat things or be misleading about how the next time will be amazing.
When I've asked for specific details from the clinic [Methodist for Women], they have always been provided to me. I'm very A type, so sometimes I want more control over my situation than I am given, but I've never felt like my doctors or the nurse staff didn't care about me or treat me like a person...Clinic is first come first serve, so I see multiple nurses and multiple doctors. Everyone has been very kind and organized. They are happy to answer any questions I have and take the time to speak with me when I need more attention. They have always been sympathetic when I've called to report a negative pregnancy test.
Age
34
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
9
9
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I trust Dr. Doherty, and truly believes she knows what she is doing, even if I don't fully understand the course of action. When my first retrieval didn't go as well as either of us hoped, she was honest about the fact that my treatment would be an uphill battle. I like that she doesn't sugar coat things or be misleading about how the next time will be amazing. For the second retrieval, she didn't change my protocol as much as I hoped she would, but I'm currently stimming right now and have seen a big improvement in my response so far, so I'm happy I continued my treatment with her. It's hard to stay positive and trust, but it's worth it in the end. I would always like more communication, but any direct question I've asked has been answered so it has not been an issue.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Take the opportunity to ask questions. It can be hard to ask questions during your appointment, but make sure you have your list ready for when the nurse calls in the afternoon. They have always been patient and more than happy to answer my specific questions. If they need to consult with Dr. Doherty, they will and call me back as soon as possible.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
For the most part Dr. Doherty is blunt and fast moving during appointments, but that hasn't been an issue so far for me personally. When I've asked for specific details from the clinic, they have always been provided to me. I'm very A type, so sometimes I want more control over my situation than I am given, but I've never felt like my doctors or the nurse staff didn't care about me or treat me like a person. On blood draws, Dr. Doherty will come in herself on the second try to make sure I'm not stuck a bunch of times, and I really appreciate her taking the time.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
IUI #1: Started stimming on 100 iu of Follistim for six days, then did Pregnyl as my trigger shot. Following the procedure, I did a Progesterone suppository. This procedure did not result in a pregnancy. Rationale was to start low. I think I produced two big follicles.
IUI #2: Started stimming on 200iu of Follistim for five days, moving to 300iu for the next six days when I wasn't responding well. I responded much better with nine follicles, but the procedure still did not result in a pregnancy. I was put on Progesterone in Oil instead of the suppository as my period came early with the first IUI.
Due to two failures, and my endometriosis diagnosis, Dr. Doherty gave me the option between a third IUI or IVF. I moved on to IVF.
Retrieval #1: I stimmed with 300iu of Follistim for five days before moving up to 450iu of Follistim for the next six days. I took Ganirelix for the last three of these days. While we saw 12 follicles, Dr. Doherty was only able to retrieve 5 egg, 4 of which were mature. This was partly due to my left ovary being too high and possible scarred from endometriosis to get much from. I ended up with 1 pgs normal embryo from that round.
I'm currently stimming for my second retrieval. 225iu of Follistim in the morning, and 225iu of Follistim in the evening. I'm on my twelfth day and am responding better than for the first retrieval. They are seeing four follicles on the left and thirteen on the right so far. Possible retrieval on Friday.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Clinic is first come first serve, so I see multiple nurses and multiple doctors. Everyone has been very kind and organized. They are happy to answer any questions I have and take the time to speak with me when I need more attention. They have always been sympathetic when I've called to report a negative pregnancy test.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
I love that my clinic is attached to the hospital. I feel very monitored and taken care of during procedures by everyone involved. I like the open clinic hours. It takes a lot of pressure to be on time or work with my schedule. Everyone has been very kind, and I enjoy seeing multiple doctors as everyone has their own style. My doctor will be on vacation for my second retrieval, but since I've seen the other doctors throughout my care, I am comfortable and confident to have another doctor perform my retrieval.
I would like to see more communication about all the details about my treatment, but as long as I remember to ask questions it's not been a problem.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Methodist for Women.
It was a very efficient process. I've rarely had to wait any longer than 20 minutes. It works well with my schedule, and I get seen and out of the office quickly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
My insurance does not cover most costs, so I pay out of pocket for everything. Including medications, my first IUI cost $2,200.45, my second IUI cost $3,805.32, my first retrieval with a freeze all cycle cost $13,482.83. This does not include the laparoscopy surgery I had due to endometriosis.
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
As I'm a poor responder, I'm choosing to bank embryos at this time and have not done an embryo transfer yet.
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9
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2019 - 2020
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Male Factor
9
10
She [Dr. Carolyn Maud Doherty] treated us very well and answered all of our questions when we were present. She is very matter of fact and no nonsense...We appreciated her candor and her assessment of the situation as well as plan to move forward...[nurses are] Very helpful! They call you right back no matter what the question. They are kind, courteous, and knowledgeable. Very compassionate staff...
The consultation was just our copay [at Methodist for Women]. Insurance has covered a few expenses and the clinic has reduced other costs based on cash payment. Overall they gave us the costs up front so we knew what to expect...Overall experience is great. Biggest issue for us is the four hour travel time. It takes coordination to plan all of our appointments on the same day but they are always willing to help you with that if you ask which is phenomenal...
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2019 - 2020
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Male Factor
9
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
We appreciated her candor and her assessment of the situation as well as plan to move forward. We felt that the clinic could have given us more information but we understand everything depends on personal cycles. They did a great job with medication and injection teaching. Unfortunately, we were unable to proceed due to Coronavirus canceling all elective procedures but the office contacted us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Do not expect her to be super sensitive to you. If you need someone who is very empathetic and will listen to your every worry she probably is not your person. If you want someone who is just really good at what she does then I would highly recommend her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She treated us very well and answered all of our questions when we were present. She is very matter of fact and no nonsense. Our cycle was interrupted due to Coronavirus and that has been disheartening but that's not her fault.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
We were just about to start that before the Covid-19 outbreak.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very helpful! They call you right back no matter what the question. They are kind, courteous, and knowledgeable. Very compassionate staff.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Overall experience is great. Biggest issue for us is the four hour travel time. It takes coordination to plan all of our appointments on the same day but they are always willing to help you with that if you ask which is phenomenal.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
The consultation was just our copay. Insurance has covered a few expenses and the clinic has reduced other costs based on cash payment. Overall they gave us the costs up front so we knew what to expect.
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
Do not know enough yet to comment
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8
10
Age
39
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
10
If you prefer a doctor who will grieve your losses with you, Dr. Doherty probably isn't the right fit for you as she doesn't come across as a warm person. She is sarcastic and to the point. She also places a lot of emphasis on patients' weight and advises patients gain weight and don't eat healthfully, in attempts to increase fat cells and, therefore, estrogen production...is very blunt. If you have questions, she will answer them, but you must have them prepared and ready to ask.
The clinic [Methodist for Women] is amazingly efficient. The entire staff knows the process very well and is very professional. It's a well-oiled machine. With that said, though, sometimes they forget that it is a patient's first time going through treatment since they are so familiar with the process. If you remind them that it's your first time going through treatment or if you have questions ready to ask, they're more than willing to elaborate more on their instructions to help assist your comfort level with the process/instructions.
Age
39
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Doherty is very blunt and to the point. She is most interested in finding the problem and determining the correct solution. You need to be prepared with your questions and make sure that you don't leave until you're satisfied that your questions are answered. If you prefer a doctor who will grieve your losses with you, Dr. Doherty probably isn't the right fit for you as she doesn't come across as a warm person. She is sarcastic and to the point. She also places a lot of emphasis on patients' weight and advises patients gain weight and don't eat healthfully, in attempts to increase fat cells and, therefore, estrogen production.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Ask yourself if it's more important that your doctor comforts you when treatment fails or for your doctor to blunt about your treatment and options going forward. If the former is more important to you, Dr. Doherty probably isn't the right fit for you. Also, make sure you're prepared with questions to ask and don't leave the office until you feel your questions have been adequately answered.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Doherty is very blunt. If you have questions, she will answer them, but you must have them prepared and ready to ask.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They have the clinic system down perfectly. Efficient and like a well-oiled machine. Everyone is very knowledgeable about the process.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
The clinic is amazingly efficient. The entire staff knows the process very well and is very professional. It's a well-oiled machine. With that said, though, sometimes they forget that it is a patient's first time going through treatment since they are so familiar with the process. If you remind them that it's your first time going through treatment or if you have questions ready to ask, they're more than willing to elaborate more on their instructions to help assist your comfort level with the process/instructions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
$400 for initial consultation; $300 for ultrasounds & blood work; $800 for IUI procedures ($300 associated with male services; $500 for female services)
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6
6
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
6
She [Dr. Carolyn Doherty] is very blunt when answering questions. She does not go into detail about results and doesn’t seem concerned about changing protocol after failed transfers. She also would not make any recommendations for us for our second retrieval which had a worse outcome than the first.... Our first retrieval I was on too low of a dose of Gonal F. We had to extend the amount of time before retrieval could be done. The second round I was on too high of a dose and had OHSS.
[Methodist for Women- Omaha's] Strengths: Helpful when dealing with insurance and costs up front. Easy to get in. They do not have appointment times, it’s first come first served for bloodwork and ultrasounds. I am also able to go before I need to be at work. They make scheduling transfers and retrievals easy! Weaknesses: Lack of information shared with the patient without probing them for it. We don’t alway even know what to ask and I feel like a lot of important information is missed.
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
6
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is very blunt when answering questions. She does not go into detail about results and doesn’t seem concerned about changing protocol after failed transfers. She also would not make any recommendations for us for our second retrieval which had a worse outcome than the first.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Really press for the answers you want. Be your own advocate!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is very honest about what to expect in a very high level overview. We also saw a lot of the same nurses every time we went. However, no one calls us by name and no one goes into specific detail about results or why we might be experiencing infertility. They also do not seem to check for other issues even after being pressed.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
Our first retrieval I was on too low of a dose of Gonal F. We had to extend the amount of time before retrieval could be done. The second round I was on too high of a dose and had OHSS. The first time resulted in only 3 embryos being viable after PGS testing. The second retrieval only resulted in 2 embryos after PGS testing. Both transfers have failed. Both times we asked what could have been done differently and we were told “nothing”. We were told that the numbers of embryos available was low but for no certain reason. They also didn’t do any blood testing before frozen embryo transfers which resulted in my progesterone being low both times and they upped it after the transfer. I wish they were more in depth with our results and how that compares with where we should be expected to be.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Most of the nurses are great! They were always super friendly when calling us back to be examined and when they called with updates.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Strengths: Helpful when dealing with insurance and costs up front. Easy to get in. They do not have appointment times, it’s first come first served for bloodwork and ultrasounds. I am also able to go before I need to be at work. They make scheduling transfers and retrievals easy!
Weaknesses: Lack of information shared with the patient without probing them for it. We don’t alway even know what to ask and I feel like a lot of important information is missed.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Methodist for Women.
First come, first served. You do need to line up outside of the office about 30 minutes earlier than they open if you want to be the first seen. Times were convenient.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
I believe an IVF Freeze All was around $12,000 and a Frozen Embryo Transfer was around $3,000 including all the monitoring appointments.
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10
10
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
If you want someone who is really delicate and will tell you what you want to hear rather than the facts of your infertility situation, [Dr. Carolyn Maud Doherty] is not the doctor for you. She is kind and friendly, but direct. She knows her stuff and and is incredibly knowledgeable...I drive 5 hours each way (10 total) to see her and regret nothing...I have PCOS w/ IR. Dr. Maud made sure I was on a consistent/daily, full dose of Metformin without side effects which in turn helped me FINALLY start losing weight. She recommended a low carb diet like Atkins to help with any side effects. Once I had achieved this, She prescribed a lower dose of FSH shots. She did baseline monitoring. At my first appointment for monitoring on shots she reviewed my results and adjusted my dose.
The time for monitoring [at Methodist for Women] is first come first serve between 6:30am and 9am M-F. I live far out of town, so this makes it a little more difficult for me to attend...they are extremely busy. I have complete trust in Dr. Maud and her staff. I feel like I always get a straight answer, that she is always confident in the path of my treatment and able to make decisions based on her vast knowledge. She is the only doctor/clinic I have seen where I would recommend them to family or friends. Wait times are minimal and their organization is run like a well-oiled machine...Everyone was friendly and the service is quick.
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Maud is a straight shooter. She is going to be direct and realistic. I went to her overweight and not fully taking one of my medications (metformin) for my PCOS and Insulin Resistance. She was direct with me telling me I needed to be on the full dose of metformin and lose weight with a specific diet before we start the medications. My previous physicians (not associated to Dr. Maud) were really soft on the topic and let me continue to waste my time. She gave me the push and "tough love" to do better. It gave me more confidence in her ability to help me vs. the 2 other doctors before her. She knows her stuff and I trust her completely.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
If you want someone who is really delicate and will tell you what you want to hear rather than the facts of your infertility situation, this is not the doctor for you. She is kind and friendly, but direct. She knows her stuff and and is incredibly knowledgeable. I would recommend her above and beyond to any friend or family member. In fact, I drive 5 hours each way (10 total) to see her and regret nothing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I feel like the information is always explained in a way that I understand. You can tell she cares about her patients even if she does have to give you a little tough love. She is honest and direct making it easy to follow and understand what she is explaining or directing to you.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
I have PCOS w/ IR. Dr. Maud made sure I was on a consistent/daily, full dose of Metformin without side effects which in turn helped me FINALLY start losing weight. She recommended a low carb diet like Atkins to help with any side effects. Once I had achieved this, She prescribed a lower dose of FSH shots. She did baseline monitoring. At my first appointment for monitoring on shots she reviewed my results and adjusted my dose.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Everyone was friendly and the service is quick.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
The time for monitoring is first come first serve between 6:30am and 9am M-F. I live far out of town, so this makes it a little more difficult for me to attend. I wish there was an exception to this, but I also understand they are extremely busy.
I have complete trust in Dr. Maud and her staff. I feel like I always get a straight answer, that she is always confident in the path of my treatment and able to make decisions based on her vast knowledge. She is the only doctor/clinic I have seen where I would recommend them to family or friends. Wait times are minimal and their organization is run like a well-oiled machine.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
Average to the normal cost of Fertility treatment.
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9
10
Age
27
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
9
10
After our second miscarriage (no previous live births) we wanted answers, not hugs. That's exactly what we got from Dr. Doherty. She had a plan from our consultation and left no stone unturned. We are currently in cycle three of seeing her. Since our first visit she has: found I have Linden Factor IV during genetic screening, found and removed a polyp in my uterus via Sonohysterography and ultrasound, identified that my hormone levels at ovulation are VERY low.
They [Methodist For Women] are all working on one thing, helping you have a baby. No matter what nurse or doctor called me, they knew everything about my plan and answered any questions I had.... Strengths: experience, reputation, success rate, plan, staff on same page Weaknesses: big staff, may feel like you are always seeing someone else If you are looking for comfort, compassion and hugs - Dr. Doherty may not be the doctor for you. Dr. Oakes at the same clinic is much 'softer'. If you want straight answers and an upfront action plan, Dr. Doherty would be a great match!
Age
27
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
9
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
After our second miscarriage (no previous live births) we wanted answers, not hugs. That's exactly what we got from Dr. Doherty. She had a plan from our consultation and left no stone unturned. We are currently in cycle three of seeing her. Since our first visit she has: found I have Linden Factor IV during genetic screening, found and removed a polyp in my uterus via
Sonohysterography and ultrasound, identified that my hormone levels at ovulation are VERY low. This cycle we are doing Gonal F injections and had a very in depth class teaching us how to do injections. Dr. Doherty takes our concerns seriously, but we have had very few as she has a proven track record to get the job done! We adore Dr. Doherty and at a time when we felt hopeless she was exactly what we needed.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Doherty is blunt. She may come off as unprofessional or bad bedside manner. If you are you a stage where you need comfort and hugs from a specialist, I would not recommend her. If you are at a point where you want answers and a plan - she is the doctor you want!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Doherty has a plan that has proven to work. She cares deeply about her patients but may come off as blunt or rushed.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
Cycle Day 1: call the office
Cycle Day 3: hormone panel & genetic screening
Cycle Day 7-10: Sonohysterography
Positive ovulation: ultrasound and labs
*This identified that I had Linden Factor IV, a polyp in my uterus and very low levels during ovulation*
Treatment plan for low hormone levels (this may vary based off of ultrasound/lab results from injections):
*Attend a free shot giving/taking class, apply for discounts before arriving
*Cycle Day 1: call the office
*Cycle Day 2 or 3: ultrasound to get the 'green light' to start treatment
*Cycle Day 3-8: injections
*Cycle Day 8: ultrasound and labs
*Cycle Day 8-10: injections
*Cycle Day 10: ultrasound and labs
*Rest of cycle: continue monitoring to determine when to do trigger shot and timed intercourse or IUI.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
This staff - doctors and nurses can be described in one word: Team. They are all working on one thing, helping you have a baby. No matter what nurse or doctor called me, they knew everything about my plan and answered any questions I had.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Strengths: experience, reputation, success rate, plan, staff on same page
Weaknesses: big staff, may feel like you are always seeing someone else
If you are looking for comfort, compassion and hugs - Dr. Doherty may not be the doctor for you. Dr. Oakes at the same clinic is much 'softer'. If you want straight answers and an upfront action plan, Dr. Doherty would be a great match!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
Consultation: $450
Genetic Screening: $99 (insurance covered)
Gonal F + Trigger shot: $1300/mo (no discounts, no insurance)
Ultrasound/labs: $350
IUI: $800
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8
8
Age
29 - 32
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
8
8
We asked to try IUI with sperm donation. Originally she [Dr. Carolyn Doherty] wanted me to do IVF but I wanted to try IUI first. I was on injectables and after the insemination progesterone. She adjusted the dose as my body wasn't growing the eggs fast enough and my lining was still thin. We took a class on how to use the needles, what each one might look like. where to place them. The pharmacy they recommended was also incredibly knowledgeable and responded well to all questions relating to the medicine. The main office person was helpful in helping with what medical issues I should avoid when picking a donor as I was diagnosed as being a carrier for gauchers disease. It was reassuring to be walked through the process.
The clinic [Methodist for Women-Omaha] is very clear about what toy can expect from them. They communicate very will. Albeit can be a bit cold and clinical and not a lot emotion. When I had to call with the result of my negative test I was in tears but the front desk coordinator was sympathetic. You always know who you're dealing with, as in you have a dedicated team and you're not shuffled around for conveince, which can be frustrating, because you're life will revovle around the clinic and doctors schedule but you know they are doing what's best for your body.
Age
29 - 32
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
8
8
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
At times it felt like she was only interested in her treatment plan and not listening to your concerns. That was hard. If I had a question sometimes I got a snarky remark but her only goal is to get you pregnant and she'll work towards that by telling you how she thinks your body is reacting. She can be funny. Not that spirituality is important in a doctor but she was awkwardly silent when I mentioned something about prayer.
She was open to letting my mom come along on an appointment when my husband couldn't. She's funny and can put your mind at ease a bit with her direct communication on your treatment.
My husband and I have discussed switching clinics but it's due to cost. Otherwise when your patient of Dr. Doherty it's easy to see what her goal is for you.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
To just be advised sometimes it feels like she's not listening to you because of how clinical she is but she is there at every appointment. She will even give you her cell number to discuss treatment options or to deliver bad news
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Maud is very clinical so at times it can feel like you're being herded through but she is there for every appointment and I was even allowed to call her cell directly which makes you feel like she does care even if she doesn't get emotional with you
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
We asked to try IUI with sperm donation. Originally she wanted me to do IVF but I wanted to try IUI first.
I was on injectables and after the insemination progesterone.
She adjusted the dose as my body wasn't growing the eggs fast enough and my lining was still thin. We took a class on how to use the needles, what each one might look like. where to place them.
The pharmacy they recommended was also incredibly knowledgeable and responded well to all questions relating to the medicine.
The main office person was helpful in helping with what medical issues I should avoid when picking a donor as I was diagnosed as being a carrier for gauchers disease. It was reassuring to be walked through the process.
Weekly/ daily blood draws, a saline injection to see if tubes were clear then a dye test to see if tubes we're still clear, weekly ultrasounds.
My husband was diagnosed with azoospermia. He had to have a biopsy done on both his testicles after his sperm analysis yielded no results.
The urologist was incredibly kind. Talking about the different paths to parenthood. It was a highly emotional day and then weekend when Dr. Doherty called with the results that Saturday morning of the biopsy. My husband stated he liked how compassionate the urologist was with his treatment.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I believe she only had a few nurses working for her at the time. You typically dealt with Dr. Doherty but you also talked to the one or two nurses that were on her staff and the front desk coordinator.
Nurses will call with results, desk will do scheduling, and Doherty handles everything else.
I had general questions in regards to my PCOS one nurse was open to diet changes but another was blatantly frustrated that I wanted to try supplements to help.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
The clinic is very clear about what toy can expect from them. They communicate very will.
Albeit can be a bit cold and clinical and not a lot emotion.
When I had to call with the result of my negative test I was in tears but the front desk coordinator was sympathetic.
You always know who you're dealing with, as in you have a dedicated team and you're not shuffled around for conveince, which can be frustrating, because you're life will revovle around the clinic and doctors schedule but you know they are doing what's best for your body.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
All testing was covered by insurance, with co-pay... even the dye test!
But treatment was not covered. Due to needing a sperm donor overall cost was close to $5,000.
Medications were well over $400
$1,000 for the sperm donation, included shipping.
Over $1,000 for the insemenatiom itself.
The rest would be paying for blood draws and ultrasounds.
We were a little younger and didn't have access to $5,000 we had to borrow it and drain our savings. We're trying to build back up to move forward with IVFwith ICSI
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
N/A
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10
10
Age
30
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr Doherty came Into our lives at a very difficult time. I was pregnant for the 5th time (zero children) and was very suspicious that I was having another ectopic. I had already had two ectopics with a removal of my right tube. My OB had already said I was negative for ectopic two days prior to Dr Doherty seeing it in an ultrasound. She was very straightforward with the details but yet very warm in her delivery. She didn’t sugar coat things and let us know she needed to remove my left tube and that IVF would be our only option moving forward. She hugged me several times and apologized for having to give us this bad news. She performed my surgery and also ran genetic testing that day so it was already done when we were ready to move forward with treatments.
They [Methodist for Women] were very organized and the girl at the front desk was very knowledgeable of her job and what needed to be done. It was also a very calming suite and didn’t have that white sterile feeling that some offices have. The consultation fee is $400 which could be steep for some people but for us, we feel like we got our money’s worth. I also think it’s neat how they hang all the Christmas cards they receive up in the lobby. They’ve helped so many families conceive and those families still are thankful for the help they receive. It’s really neat to see.
Age
30
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European, Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
As explained before, Dr Doherty came Into our lives at a very difficult time. I was pregnant for the 5th time (zero children) and was very suspicious that I was having another ectopic. I had already had two ectopics with a removal of my right tube. My OB had already said I was negative for ectopic two days prior to Dr Doherty seeing it in an ultrasound. She was very straightforward with the details but yet very warm in her delivery. She didn’t sugar coat things and let us know she needed to remove my left tube and that IVF would be our only option moving forward. She hugged me several times and apologized for having to give us this bad news. She performed my surgery and also ran genetic testing that day so it was already done when we were ready to move forward with treatments.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She doesn’t sugar coat information. She’s very straightforward and gives you the facts you need. Some people may want a provider who isn’t like that but for us, it was exactly what we needed. We had felt for so long we weren’t getting the answers we needed to move forward and with one day with Dr. Doherty, it was refreshing. Even though we received bad news, we still felt more hopeful than we have been in the last 4 years of our infertility journey.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
We met with Dr Doherty for our intotal consultation even though I had recently found out I was pregnant. She immediately wanted to do an ultrasound and found an ectopic pregnancy that had been missed by a previous ultrasound from another doctor. She was very supportive and comforting as she delivered the bad news. That day she removed my 2nd tube and delivered the news we would only be able to conceive through IVF, after having 3 ectopic pregnancies. She hugged me and apologized for having to be the “bearer of bad news”. The fact that she did my surgery and was dedicated to my previous and current care showed us we were more than just a number. She gave us the facts straight but she was still very warm in her delivery. We were very pleased with her after only meeting her that day. We felt as if we had been working with her all along.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
We have yet to actually receive extensive treatment from Dr Doherty. She has only performed my tubal removal surgery and provided us with all the information for IVF. She did choose to remove my left tube because of an ectopic because she was worried of reoccurrence.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were very nice. The nurse that asked me my initial questions at our consultation was very thorough and already knew a lot of my information before I told her. She seemed very prepared and was also very engaged in our conversation. There was also a new nurse shadowing and she was very polite and thanked us for our time after we spoke to them. Also, when it was time for me to get admitted into the hospital for surgery, a staff member was very quick to escort us to my room at the connecting hospital.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
They were very organized and the girl at the front desk was very knowledgeable of her job and what needed to be done. It was also a very calming suite and didn’t have that white sterile feeling that some offices have. The consultation fee is $400 which could be steep for some people but for us, we feel like we got our money’s worth. I also think it’s neat how they hang all the Christmas cards they receive up in the lobby. They’ve helped so many families conceive and those families still are thankful for the help they receive. It’s really neat to see.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
The consultation fee is $400.
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
Dr Doherty did mention that she would only do a single embryo transfer with me because of my size. I am rather short and we would be worried of the risks of preterm labor.
What specific things went wrong at Methodist for Women?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Methodist for Women.
The things I had go wrong were NOT with Dr Doherty’s office. They were with my regular OB in the same women’s center. A couple times when the triage nurse was out of the office, my beta results were not relayed to me the same day like they usually are. And with the prescription, one time my OB forgot to call my prescription in.
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8
10
Age
25
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality
8
10
Dr. Doherty would easily be described as "blunt". Some may see this as a bad thing, but she never sugar coated anything or made us get our hopes up higher than they should have been...Dr. Doherty performed my egg retrieval and embryo transfer...We went into our 3rd cycle (first with Dr. Doherty) thinking our infertility was unexplained. After our cycle with Dr. Doherty, we found out that I actually have very poor egg quality. Dr. Doherty did not in any way sugar coat this, which I really appreciated.
The only criticism I have for this clinic [Methodist For Women] is that they don't have a patient portal of any kind. It made it hard to ask questions after hours, but never interfered with my cycle. Other than that, the clinic is extremely organized and fast. Monitoring appointments were a breeze and appointments were always on time...he nursing staff during our cycle has been great. They have answered all of my questions and explained things in detail, even over the phone.
Age
25
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality
8
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Doherty would easily be described as "blunt". Some may see this as a bad thing, but she never sugar coated anything or made us get our hopes up higher than they should have been. Personally, I am grateful for that. With our history, the last thing I wanted was to be told one thing and have another happen. Dr. Doherty performed my egg retrieval and embryo transfer, and she will be doing our second embryo transfer next week. She has been great about explaining everything in detail and letting me know what to expect.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
One piece of advice I would give any prospective patient, is to be ready for the cold hard truth. We went into our 3rd cycle (first with Dr. Doherty) thinking our infertility was unexplained. After our cycle with Dr. Doherty, we found out that I actually have very poor egg quality. Dr. Doherty did not in any way sugar coat this, which I really appreciated.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
At my initial consult with Dr. Doherty, I felt very welcomed and comfortable in the clinic. After 2 failed IVF cycles in 2016 and 3 failed IUI's in 2017, I had very little trust left in any doctor I met with. Dr. Doherty took the time to review all of my (many, many) files, and assured me she would do everything she could to yield better results for our 3rd egg retrieval. Throughout our cycle I felt as though each of the nurses and doctors I saw or spoke to genuinely cared about the outcome of the treatment.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
For this egg retrieval, Dr. Doherty had me on 225iu of Follistim (upped to 300iu on day 8) for 10 days. We also added in Cetrotide on day 8.
We retrieved 24 eggs from this cycle - more than both of our first two cycles combined. Unfortunately from here our numbers dropped drastically due to poor egg quality. We ended the cycle with two frozen embryos (1 day 5, 1 day 6).
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff during our cycle has been great. They have answered all of my questions and explained things in detail, even over the phone. They showed great compassion when our FET failed and have continued to cheer me on.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
The only criticism I have for this clinic is that they don't have a patient portal of any kind. It made it hard to ask questions after hours, but never interfered with my cycle. Other than that, the clinic is extremely organized and fast. Monitoring appointments were a breeze and appointments were always on time.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Methodist for Women.
Monitoring appointments were extremely convenient at this clinic! The window was 6:30-9:00 and no matter what time I went, I never waited more than 15 minutes.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
The cost of our IVF cycle total, was roughly $15,000. Each monitoring appointment was between $90-$315, the egg retrieval was around $8100, and each transfer is $4200.
Thanks to a wonderful community, I was able to get most of my medications donated, and only had to spend about $200 OOP.
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
Due to my age (24), Dr. Doherty highly recommended a single embryo transfer, which is what my husband and I were most comfortable with as well.
What specific things went wrong at Methodist for Women?
- Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Methodist for Women.
The ONLY incident I had with the clinic was lack of communication on day 5 after our egg retrieval. I was told I would get a call regarding how many made it to freeze that day, but didn't hear anything until I called them at the end of the day. This is when I was informed that they were going to wait and call on day 6 with a final report instead.
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10
10
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
[Dr. Doherty is] phenomenal and straight forward...does a great job of making sure that you have same day communication, you always see her, and you always know where you stand in your journey...She is also open to what you want to do so feel free to tell her your thoughts and she will share research to back whatever method she feels is best...everything was research based and she had it right there for you to read.
[Methodist for Women's] monitoring hour are from 6:30am to 9am. This was perfect because I didn't have to miss a minute of work. I never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes to be seen and it was extremely organized to walk in, sign in or check in, and wait for your name to be called. They generally always had my chart right there at the front desk because they track when individuals will be in for monitoring so I was always able to sign my consent and pay whatever was due right away. Once called back, bloodwork would take a max of 2 minutes and then you would be sent to ultrasound. It was quick!
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She's phenomenal and straight forward. My previous doctor sugar coated everything and caused me to always get my hopes up. Doherty also does a great job of making sure that you have same day communication, you always see her, and you always know where you stand in your journey.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Be open to her honesty and bluntness. She is doing it for your own good. She is also open to what you want to do so feel free to tell her your thoughts and she will share research to back whatever method she feels is best. I loved this about her, everything was research based and she had it right there for you to read. This is all science afterall!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She's a straight shooter and tells you exactly like it is. She shares the worst case scenario so you aren't disappointed. It really just depends how you deal with that news, I was happy to have someone be blunt with me and she helped me to swallow the pill that IVF would be reality a lot sooner than anyone else could have.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
When I first began working with Dr. Doherty, it was following an ectopic pregnancy and tube removal surgery at another practice. Based on the surgery report from my past doctor she didn't feel comfortable moving forward until she did an HSG. At the HSG it was found that the surgery was not completed correctly or fully so I was scheduled for a second surgery. At that point it was determined that there was damage the the remaining tube and that my fibria were outside of my fallopian tube, instead of inside. At this point she told me, my best case to avoid another ectopic pregnancy was to pursue IVF. Since we were already into August and my body wasn't ready for treatment, she suggested I take a few months to get my finances in order and start in the new year. After the new year she started me on my IVF cycle which included birth control for 21 days, baseline bloodwork and ultrasound, and 11 days of STIMS followed by an egg retrieval 36 hours following my last injection.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Methodist for Women.
My nurse was great, she was often too quick of a talker and seemed rushed. I always felt like I had to interrupt her and ask her to repeat something and when I would ask specifics she would never give me a straight forward answer.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
I love this clinic! When you walk in the door you are greeted instantly and always with a smile! They are friendly, kind, and care about you. They know you are spending a ton of money to be seen there so they do their best to always be prepared with you file right there and quickly get you signed in. The waiting room is large with a tv and a million magazines. They are quick and get patients cycled through quickly so I was able to go through my entire IVF cycle without missing an hour of work due to their work friendly hours! I cannot say enough good things about this practice and the way they work with working couples.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Methodist for Women.
Their monitoring hour are from 6:30am to 9am. This was perfect because I didn't have to miss a minute of work. I never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes to be seen and it was extremely organized to walk in, sign in or check in, and wait for your name to be called. They generally always had my chart right there at the front desk because they track when individuals will be in for monitoring so I was always able to sign my consent and pay whatever was due right away. Once called back, bloodwork would take a max of 2 minutes and then you would be sent to ultrasound. It was quick!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
For our IVF cycle, I believe it will be around $12,000 when it is all complete.
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
We have not gotten to this step as my body was overstimulated from producing 30+ eggs in my cycle so we have to wait for a transfer.
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5
6
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
—
5
6
I was on a thyroid medicine [with Dr. Doherty] that they say they give almost everyone. Never made any difference. I’d done clomid for a longish time with my regular doctor, and she took me off it. Did a couple cycles with Gonol F and just trying on our own, and then we did an IUI one cycle...She was very hopeful at our initial consultation, and there never seemed to be much in the way of bad news or signs of problems, but we never got pregnant while seeing her.
[Methodist for Women is a] Beautiful clinic...They were mostly good about making me feel like a person, though I wish they were more understanding of the crazy financial burdens. They don’t really work with you: just tell you how much you have to hav up front, and if you can’t, too bad. No payments or anything and not really much compassion about it...My biggest complaint of the whole clinic was that there was almost zero compassion for how expensive everything was. I’m sure it’s something they deal with often, but the fact that there was very little room to work with people was frustrating. A couple of the nurses , though I don’t remember names, were exceptions to this, and at least acted sorry and understanding even though there wasn’t much they could do.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
—
5
6
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She was very hopeful at our initial consultation, and there never seemed to be much in the way of bad news or signs of problems, but we never got pregnant while seeing her. We were told we could do a few rounds of injections, but after the first decided the only option was IUI. We could only afford a single try, and it failed. I asked if we could do clomid or one of the other pills that were more affordable -as opposed to doing nothing - but she said no. So, that was pretty much it. Ended up being a giant waste of thousands of dollars, though I recognize that’s not necessarily her or the clinics fault.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Keep your expectations low even if it seems like it’s going well when talking to her. Bring a notebook. Felt like she sometimes talked fast and I’d forget what she said.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
They were mostly good about making me feel like a person, though I wish they were more understanding of the crazy financial burdens. They don’t really work with you: just tell you how much you have to hav up front, and if you can’t, too bad. No payments or anything and not really much compassion about it.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
Don’t remember specifics. I was on a thyroid medicine that they say they give almost everyone. Never made any difference. I’d done clomid for a longish time with my regular doctor, and she took me off it. Did a couple cycles with Gonol F and just trying on our own, and then we did an IUI one cycle. Couldn’t afford anything else. Never had a pregnancy while with Doherty (prior to the clinic I had one pregnancy that ended in miscarriage with my regular doctor)
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were organized and helpful. My biggest complaint of the whole clinic was that there was almost zero compassion for how expensive everything was. I’m sure it’s something they deal with often, but the fact that there was very little room to work with people was frustrating. A couple of the nurses , though I don’t remember names, were exceptions to this, and at least acted sorry and understanding even though there wasn’t much they could do.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Beautiful clinic, though it’s far away for me as I live clear out in Bellevue. They need to have more financial support options for people who can’t afford hundreds of dollars up front and who’s insurance doesn’t cover a lot of the advanced stuff. I get that they need to get paid, but a quick credit check would have shown that we would pay them back if we could do installments.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
It’s been awhile, but each visit was about $200 up front as I recall, though our insurance did cover some of this. The IUI was something like 500 total for the IUI procedure if I recall correctly. The real expense were the hormones, though these are not sold directly by the clinic.
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
26
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
10
10
Very sincere and passionate. She [Dr. Carolyn Doherty] is caring and wants to do all she can to help achieve our goal and dream of having a child. Very skilled and knows what she's doing. Does not sugar coat or just tell you what you want to hear, goes above and beyond what any other doctor has done for us in years past to ensure we fully understand what the plan is and what to expect. Also not just telling us what we want to hear and getting our hopes up to then just crush our hopes down the road.
The clinic [Methodist for Women] itself is very nice. It's fairly new so it's very clean and up to date. As soon as you walk in the desk is straight inside the door and there's full staff behind the counter. Usually a clinic has one or two staff but each time we've gone in there's been at least 4 staff and they're all very nicely dressed and super friendly. The office is large so you can sit without having to sit next to a stranger or even near them. There's several little round tables that are covered with reading material. There's also an area with toys and stuff for kids to do!
Age
26
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS, Other
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Very sincere and passionate. She is caring and wants to do all she can to help achieve our goal and dream of having a child. Very skilled and knows what she's doing. Does not sugar coat or just tell you what you want to hear, goes above and beyond what any other doctor has done for us in years past to ensure we fully understand what the plan is and what to expect. Also not just telling us what we want to hear and getting our hopes up to then just crush our hopes down the road.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Understand that she is blunt and to the point. She will not tell you what you want to hear just because that's what you might need in the moment, she is honest from start to finish and will tell you if she's unsure or doesn't know.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Very personable and blunt. Does very well at explaining things and making sure we understand what she's saying.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
We haven't done any cycles with her yet. We have just finished a surgery to fix my uterus and cervix from a previous event.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
So far each nurse we've encountered has been very friendly and caring. They are thorough and explain things very well to be understood by someone who doesn't understand all of the medical mumbo-jumbo.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
The clinic itself is very nice. It's fairly new so it's very clean and up to date. As soon as you walk in the desk is straight inside the door and there's full staff behind the counter. Usually a clinic has one or two staff but each time we've gone in there's been at least 4 staff and they're all very nicely dressed and super friendly. The office is large so you can sit without having to sit next to a stranger or even near them. There's several little round tables that are covered with reading material. There's also an area with toys and stuff for kids to do!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
The only cost we've had so far is a consult fee of $400.00 but we haven't actually gotten billed as insurance is pending. We just had surgery yesterday so haven't gotten any information on the cost of the surgery yet.
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8
8
Age
30 - 35
Treated
2012 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Poor Egg Quality
8
8
Dr. Doherty was blunt about steps I could take to help in the fertility process, my prognosis, and setbacks that might and did occur. She was very knowledgeable and, particularly once she understood that I wanted to know every detail, fully explained the steps and the reasons for them. She was typically warm and conversational. Once in a while she seemed a bit rushed for time, but on other occasions she spent additional time with me. Overall, Dr. Doherty did not over promise and she delivered what she said she could; specifically, she told me she thought she could get me pregnant, but it would be hard.
Most of the nursing staff [at the Methodist Hospital for Women] was extremely warm and helpful, and would answer any question I called with or asked about appointments. There is one member on staff who could often be cold and uncommunicative even after I expressed anxiety or asked questions... It's great that the clinic is located in the Women's Hospital. It is a new and state of the art facility and I have confidence that all procedures done there are using the best equipment. I'd also note that the receptionists are friendly and helpful as well.
Age
30 - 35
Treated
2012 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Poor Egg Quality
8
8
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Doherty was blunt about steps I could take to help in the fertility process, my prognosis, and setbacks that might and did occur. She was very knowledgeable and, particularly once she understood that I wanted to know every detail, fully explained the steps and the reasons for them. She was typically warm and conversational. Once in a while she seemed a bit rushed for time, but on other occasions she spent additional time with me. Overall, Dr. Doherty did not over promise and she delivered what she said she could; specifically, she told me she thought she could get me pregnant, but it would be hard.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She can be blunt, but she is doing it for your own good. It is very important to have reasonable expectations during this process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Problems, medications, procedures and results were explained thoroughly to me. Most of the staff was very good about taking my emotions into account when giving me good or bad news or doing diagnostic testing. Occasionally a nurse was a bit callous when performing an ultrasound.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Most of the nursing staff was extremely warm and helpful, and would answer any question I called with or asked about appointments. There is one member on staff who could often be cold and uncommunicative even after I expressed anxiety or asked questions.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
It's great that the clinic is located in the Women's Hospital. It is a new and state of the art facility and I have confidence that all procedures done there are using the best equipment. I'd also note that the receptionists are friendly and helpful as well.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Methodist for Women.
I must admit to hating the monitoring appointments. You were seen in the order you arrived at the clinic and seeing the facility fill up each morning while I waited for testing to begin always made me anxious. I really wish they would schedule monitoring appointments, although I understand that may be practically difficult.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
I believe each IVF retrieval cost about $10,000, with an additional $2,000 to $3,000 for a fresh transfer. A FET cost about $4,000 to $5,000. I think the IUIs were about $2,500. The medication for one IVF cycle was something like $4,000.
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
I think Dr. Doherty allowed me to make the call on how many embryos to transfer. I liked that approach because I was an educated consumer in this case and I knew what I wanted. I transferred more than one embryo on 3 occasions.
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10
10
Age
28
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
She [Dr. Carolyn Doherty] made sure to speak with me in detail so I understood the process. I felt like she took the time to reassure me and when talking to her I felt very cared for.... I was very anxious and she was calming in each interaction. I felt like she really understood me and my husband's background and throughly went over the plan. Her confidence and kindest was very motivating.
They [nurses at Methodist for Women] were beyond amazing. Each person from the front desk to the ultrasound tech was so supportive and kind each time we came in...In total we paid 2600 for the IUI , that includes the doctor visits, blood work, ultrasounds, medication and procedure...The clinic has an amazing staff. They were very compassionate and really listened to us. Any time I called I was able to speak with someone or get a call back in a reasonable amount of time and they speak the time talking with me, I never felt like they were rushing me off the phone.
Age
28
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I had a great experience with Doctor Doherty. I was very anxious and she was calming in each interaction. I felt like she really understood me and my husband's background and throughly went over the plan. Her confidence and kindest was very motivating.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Don't let you anxiety get in the way of giving and asking all the information you can. She is a confident and caring doctor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She made sure to speak with me in detail so I understood the process. I felt like she took the time to reassure me and when talking to her I felt very cared for.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
We did a cycle of IUI. I did 75 iu of follistism injection once a day for four days and a trigger shot one day. There was frequent ultrasounds and blood work to monitor follicles,etc. This was out first iui cycle so that was the rationale for the dosage we began with and since I responded well there was no increase. The treatment resulted in a positive pregnancy and live birth.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were beyond amazing. Each person from the front desk to the ultrasound tech was so supportive and kind each time we came in.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
The clinic has an amazing staff. They were very compassionate and really listened to us. Any time I called I was able to speak with someone or get a call back in a reasonable amount of time and they speak the time talking with me, I never felt like they were rushing me off the phone.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
Our insurance did not cover any of the cost. In total we paid 2600 for the IUI , that includes the doctor visits, blood work, ultrasounds, medication and procedure.
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10
10
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
She [Dr. Carolyn Doherty] knows what she is doing and she is very up front and honest. She won't sugar coat things and sometimes what she has to says is hard to hear. Honestly at this point in our journey I was tired of the sugar coating and appreciated her candor... Iui we did follistim and ganirelix. For the first IVF we did the same meds. At retrieval they only got 4 eggs from 14 and only 1 embryo which didn't make it to transfer. The second cycle we switched to gonal f and cut out the ganirelix. I think because they thought it slowed down my follicle growth and I was a long stim. The second IVF we also did a double trigger since the eggs were so hard to retrieve the time before. Ended up retrieving eggs from all follicles (7), had 2 embryos, 1 made it to transfer and is a 4 month old bundle of joy.
I liked for the monitoring ultrasounds and bloodworm they [Methodist for Women-Omaha] had hours from 7-9ish were it was first come first serve. I didn't have to take any extra time off work for those appointments. Only for the actual procedures. That reduced the atress a lot.... It was a cattle call and a well oiled machine. They got you in and out. Called with blood test results and then plan. Seamless
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She knows what she is doing and she is very up front and honest. She won't sugar coat things and sometimes what she has to says is hard to hear. Honestly at this point in our journey I was tired of the sugar coating and appreciated her candor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Her bedside manner is rough around the edges.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I was in so frequently that I recognized the staff and the recognized me. Everyone was really friendly. I never felt like they were just trying to make money off us. The doctor was always very up front about our odds of success and the nurses always took the time to return phone calls and answer any questions.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
Iui we did follistim and ganirelix. For the first IVF we did the same meds. At retrieval they only got 4 eggs from 14 and only 1 embryo which didn't make it to transfer. The second cycle we switched to gonal f and cut out the ganirelix. I think because they thought it slowed down my follicle growth and I was a long stim. The second IVF we also did a double trigger since the eggs were so hard to retrieve the time before. Ended up retrieving eggs from all follicles (7), had 2 embryos, 1 made it to transfer and is a 4 month old bundle of joy.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
So helpful. Always answered questions and would return a bunch of phone calls. I always had lots of questions.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
I liked for the monitoring ultrasounds and bloodworm they had hours from 7-9ish were it was first come first serve. I didn't have to take any extra time off work for those appointments. Only for the actual procedures. That reduced the atress a lot.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Methodist for Women.
It was a cattle call and a well oiled machine. They got you in and out. Called with blood test results and then plan. Seamless
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
Costs for the IVF and ultrasounds added up. It was expensive.
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
This wasn't an issue as we only ever had one embryo.
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10
10
Age
34
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
I had many reservations about seeing Dr. Doherty but they were quickly put to rest after our consultation. She is good at what she does. She is confident. She is effective. She is the best. She will not sugar coat, which I personally appreciate, but with that comes a lot of "potentials" that can infect your emotions. You have to dissect what she says and understand that "worse case scenarios" aren't necessarily your scenarios. She put me at ease from day one and made our journey feel seemless and controlled at all times. I would recommend her over and over again to anyone considering her clinic.
Maud and staff [at Methodist for Women] were for the most part very friendly and warm. The clinic can get busy and sometimes I felt rushed through when I needed better details, but they would sense that and take the time I needed to better understand things. They had an appropriate demeanor of speaking "clinically" and frankly, while understanding the delicacy of the emotions that come with infertility.
Age
34
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I had many reservations about seeing Dr. Doherty but they were quickly put to rest after our consultation. She is good at what she does. She is confident. She is effective. She is the best. She will not sugar coat, which I personally appreciate, but with that comes a lot of "potentials" that can infect your emotions. You have to dissect what she says and understand that "worse case scenarios" aren't necessarily your scenarios. She put me at ease from day one and made our journey feel seemless and controlled at all times. I would recommend her over and over again to anyone considering her clinic.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Be patient and ask questions when you don't understand something. People come to her with all different levels of knowledge and she manages many different cases, so speak up when you're unsure of something or have questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Maud and staff were for the most part very friendly and warm. The clinic can get busy and sometimes I felt rushed through when I needed better details, but they would sense that and take the time I needed to better understand things. They had an appropriate demeanor of speaking "clinically" and frankly, while understanding the delicacy of the emotions that come with infertility.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very friendly and welcoming
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Be prepared to wait before getting in. It is expensive and there are no payment plans.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
Expensive
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10
10
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
From the first appointment doctor Dougherty has been very helpful with getting us set on the right path. She asks about your interests and how you want to do things which makes you feel included. She is blunt but that is what I like about her.... She was very up front about protocols about the procedures that we will be starting. She has always from the beginning followed protocol about CMV status.
They [Methodist for Women] are very helpful and always answer any questions that you have along the way. They keep up posted on future appointments. Dr Dougherty is very professional and I would recommend her to family or friends... They estimated our total would be 30-40k... Dr Dougherty is very up front about what’s is going on and always keeps things open and honest. I felt more like a human because of her bluntness,
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
From the first appointment doctor Dougherty has been very helpful with getting us set on the right path. She asks about your interests and how you want to do things which makes you feel included. She is blunt but that is what I like about her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Be ready for her to be blunt and honest.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr Dougherty is very up front about what’s is going on and always keeps things open and honest. I felt more like a human because of her bluntness, it allows us to always know exactly what is going on.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
She was very up front about protocols about the procedures that we will be starting. She has always from the beginning followed protocol about CMV status.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They have always been helpful with any questions we have had
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
They are very helpful and always answer any questions that you have along the way. They keep up posted on future appointments. Dr Dougherty is very professional and I would recommend her to family or friends
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
They estimated our total would be 30-40k
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
Dr Dougherty prefers to transfer one but said she will transfer two.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
She [Dr. Doherty] is blunt, which allows you to always know exactly what’s going on. Her honesty is refreshing and it always allows you to stay in the loop with everything that is happening around you. I find her personable and funny, it all just depends on your personality, she is sensitive in her own ways....When it came to choosing a donor she always stuck to following protocol when it came to CMV status
Their doctors and nursing staff. They [Methodist for Women] are all very kind and helpful and make you feel comfortable. Whenever we have hit a setback dr Dougherty always came back with a plan to move forward with another one....We were told our total cost when completed will be somewhere around 30-40k... They are always kind when we call and answer any questions that we may have and have been very helpful during getting our process started.
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Latino
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Other
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is blunt, which allows you to always know exactly what’s going on. Her honesty is refreshing and it always allows you to stay in the loop with everything that is happening around you. I find her personable and funny, it all just depends on your personality, she is sensitive in her own ways.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Be open for her to be 100% honest and blunt with her responses.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is very honest with her answers and doesn’t sugar coat things. I liked her style because I was sure we were always receiving the most accurate and true info
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
When it came to choosing a donor she always stuck to following protocol when it came to CMV status
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They are always kind when we call and answer any questions that we may have and have been very helpful during getting our process started.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Their doctors and nursing staff. They are all very kind and helpful and make you feel comfortable. Whenever we have hit a setback dr Dougherty always came back with a plan to move forward with another one.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
We were told our total cost when completed will be somewhere around 30-40k
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
She prefers one due to risk but will transfer two embryos.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
9
Age
31
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS
9
9
She [Dr. Doherty] was very blunt but she got the job done. I wish I would have seen her more during the process instead of the nurse. She is very smart. Sometimes she would talk to me and I wouldn’t understand. Sometimes I would not understand and I’d have question but she seemed rushed...I ended up having a Ectopic Pregnancy and I felt I was just a number and after that happened I was told to get back on the saddle and go for another round of IVf
Very organized and clean, they [Methodist for Women] need payment plans for families unable to afford everything up front. They were nice and helpful. The nurses made me feel comfortable asking any questions due to them doing this all day they knew it was my first time...I ended up having a Ectopic Pregnancy and I felt I was just a number...The nurses were caring and sweet.
Age
31
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS
9
9
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She was very blunt but she got the job done. I wish I would have seen her more during the process instead of the nurse. She is very smart. Sometimes she would talk to me and I wouldn’t understand. Sometimes I would not understand and I’d have question but she seemed rushed
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Don’t go in and expect her to coddle you
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I ended up having a Ectopic Pregnancy and I felt I was just a number and after that happened I was told to get back on the saddle and go for another round of IVf
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
Routine baseline ultrasounds, routine check up, prescribed drugs
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses were caring and sweet. They didn’t treat me like just a number and questions I had they would answer.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Very organized and clean, they need payment plans for families unable to afford everything up front. They were nice and helpful. The nurses made me feel comfortable asking any questions due to them doing this all day they knew it was my first time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
I did 1 round of IUI it was $300 for a baseline ultrasound, the injections were $2400 and the iui procedure was $925
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10
10
Age
31 - 33
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
Carolyn [Doherty] is not a hold your hand and cry it out Doctor. She is the "l'm done messing around and want my baby doctor ". I had spent 6 years trying to figure out our issues. We had spent 50k, gone to 7 doctors across 5 stay and NO could figure out our issue. Carolyn figured it out in the first 5 minutes of our visit and presented us with information to back up her diagnosis. She told us then "we will do surgery and I'll have you pregnant in 3m".
Strength [Methodist for Women] is diagnosis and aggressive treatment as well as the best success rates in the state. Weakness- isn't a weakness if you ask me but many people want a shoulder to cry on and that isn't her. For this reason many people are not happy if it's there first time seeking help.... Carolyn is not a hold your hand and cry it out Doctor. She is the "l'm done messing around and want my baby doctor ".... She told us then "we will do surgery and I'll have you pregnant in 3m". That's exactly what we did and have our 5yr old because of her
Age
31 - 33
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
5th of 5 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Carolyn is not a hold your hand and cry it out Doctor. She is the "l'm done messing around and want my baby doctor ". I had spent 6 years trying to figure out our issues. We had spent 50k, gone to 7 doctors across 5 stay and NO could figure out our issue. Carolyn figured it out in the first 5 minutes of our visit and presented us with information to back up her diagnosis. She told us then "we will do surgery and I'll have you pregnant in 3m". That's exactly what we did and have our 5yr old because of her and two more children as well.
She won't be your best friend but she Will get you pregnant!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Don't expect soft and sweet; expect knowledgeable and aggressive treatments. She is a great person as well but it takes time to get to know her.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
Injection, IUI, surgery to remove residual tube from from previous cyst removal.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
All ver nice and knew their stuff
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Strength is diagnosis and aggressive treatment as well as the best success rates in the state.
Weakness- isn't a weakness if you ask me but many people want a shoulder to cry on and that isn't her. For this reason many people are not happy if it's there first time seeking help.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
Not cheap
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8
6
Age
24 - 28
Treated
2010 - 2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
8
6
She [Dr. Doherty] is very blunt and one my first consultation visit, told me I was too young to be in her office...She is lacking in bedside manner but makes up for it in knowledge. I highly doubt she remembers any of her patients names or personal details. She’s been doing this for a long time and gets the results, you just have to be willing to go along with her plan...Don’t expect warm and fuzzy
[Methodist for Women is] a very busy clinic. You do as you are told, when you are told. There is not an option to coordinate around your personal schedule. We had an hour long commute each way and many times were expected to show up at 7am for lab work with hardly any notice...After trying 3 rounds of clomid with my regular ob/gyn, our first cycle with her [Dr. Doherty] she insisted on doing another round of clomid with IUI. I felt like this was not a step forward (and ultimately did not work). The next round we did injections with IUI which was successful. Two years later, we went back to try for a second baby and did two rounds of injections with IUI which ultimately was not successful.
Age
24 - 28
Treated
2010 - 2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
8
6
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is lacking in bedside manner but makes up for it in knowledge. I highly doubt she remembers any of her patients names or personal details. She’s been doing this for a long time and gets the results, you just have to be willing to go along with her plan.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Don’t expect warm and fuzzy
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is very blunt and one my first consultation visit, told me I was too young to be in her office.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
After trying 3 rounds of clomid with my regular ob/gyn, our first cycle with her she insisted on doing another round of clomid with IUI. I felt like this was not a step forward (and ultimately did not work). The next round we did injections with IUI which was successful. Two years later, we went back to try for a second baby and did two rounds of injections with IUI which ultimately was not successful.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
it’s a very busy clinic. You do as you are told, when you are told. There is not an option to coordinate around your personal schedule. We had an hour long commute each way and many times were expected to show up at 7am for lab work with hardly any notice.
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6
5
Age
27 - 33
Treated
2006 - 2012
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
6
5
We did 3 rounds of IUI with her [Dr. Carolyn Doherty]...She is very bold! One of the miscarriages I had She acted like no big deal and told to move on. Very numb to it all...She was to the point, which is fine. She was very fast. You can tell she has done this for a long time. She was professional at times. She seems to go very fast. She performed a surgery on me and told me I had stage 4 endometriosis. I had no idea what it was and she really didn't explain it at all. I did my own research. She seemed to communicate better with my husband.
[The nursing staff at Methodist for Women was] Cold and numb. But I am sure they knew what they were doing...When we would go we would wait usually 30 minutes to 60 minutes. They staff was not very friendly when we had one of our miscarriages. Said this happens and start our next cycle so and so date. I am sure they are just so use to it that they become numb to it. But it was still very difficult...We did 3 rounds of IUI with her [Dr. Carolyn Doherty]...She is very bold! One of the miscarriages I had She acted like no big deal and told to move on. V
Age
27 - 33
Treated
2006 - 2012
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
6
5
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She was to the point, which is fine. She was very fast. You can tell she has done this for a long time. She was professional at times. She seems to go very fast. She performed a surgery on me and told me I had stage 4 endometriosis. I had no idea what it was and she really didn't explain it at all. I did my own research. She seemed to communicate better with my husband.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is very fast paced.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is very bold! One of the miscarriages I had She acted like no big deal and told to move on. Very numb to it all
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
We did 3 rounds of IUI with her. She was open every day of the week. They did a good job monitoring my ovaries. Was about to start IVF- But unfortunaly we could not afford anymore due to us getting the surgery bill we had to pay out of pocket. Insurance in Nebraska does not pay for any infertility.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Cold and numb. But I am sure they knew what they were doing.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
When we would go we would wait usually 30 minutes to 60 minutes. They staff was not very friendly when we had one of our miscarriages. Said this happens and start our next cycle so and so date. I am sure they are just so use to it that they become numb to it. But it was still very difficult.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
30,000 plus
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
We wouldn't care either way just a healthy baby.
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8
9
Age
27
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
9
She [Dr. Carolyn Doherty] is honest and frank about speaking to you about your conditions. She was very blunt which I appreciated. I couldn’t ask for anything different in a doctor. She took time to address my concerns. I felt that’s she provided great care. I would go back to her if needed... I did one IUI with Clomid. I looked into further testing and she had a plan for us but we decided not to pursue more treatment.
[Methodist for Women's] Strengths-quality care, honest and real, helpful staff Weakness-expensive care, lacked compassion It would be good for someone new to know about the cost assoxiated with infertility treatment. This clinic was helpful though... I did one IUI with Clomid. I looked into further testing and she had a plan for us but we decided not to pursue more treatment.
Age
27
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
9
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is honest and frank about speaking to you about your conditions. She was very blunt which I appreciated. I couldn’t ask for anything different in a doctor. She took time to address my concerns. I felt that’s she provided great care. I would go back to her if needed.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
This process takes a while so be patient.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She sat down and spoke to us and answered our questions.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
I did one IUI with Clomid. I looked into further testing and she had a plan for us but we decided not to pursue more treatment.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
No issues to report
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Strengths-quality care, honest and real, helpful staff
Weakness-expensive care, lacked compassion
It would be good for someone new to know about the cost assoxiated with infertility treatment. This clinic was helpful though
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
A lot! Thousands of dollars
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8
8
Age
33
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
12 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
8
8
She [Dr. Carolyn Maud Doherty] took the time to talk to us. When we found out our make factor had gotten worse she said she didn’t want us to waste money on iui and to wait and recheck count later on. Which made me feel good that she was t just in it for the money...She gave results but didn’t explain much...we’re hoping to avoid ivf due to cost. So I really appreciate her giving me blunt answers on not doing iui...or move on to ivf it is a must...We are currently trying to bring up sperm count. But plan to do injectable stims for iui with trigger.
We are currently trying to bring up sperm count. But plan to do injectable stims for iui with trigger [with Methodist For Women]...They [nurses] were great at getting everyone who lined up in the morning checked in and out in a very efficient time. They were great at getting blood from the awful veins and always seemed to have a smile on their face...I had to call to get SA results which isn’t a big deal. I just need to be in the know...The initial consult is $400 and they said my insurance would cover most of it but it was denied. My insurance did cover some of the blood work and the saline ultrasound. But I have no infertility coverage. They have covered the SA we have had and moving forward it will be all out of pocket. Iui is $800. Plus meds and monitoring.
Age
33
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
12 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
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How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She gave results but didn’t explain much. But she knows I will read in to what they mean. The nurses and staff were very kind and during my appointments things moved quickly. We still haven’t started much treatment but that’s because we’re hoping to avoid ivf due to cost. So I really appreciate her giving me blunt answers on not doing iui until we get his count issue resolved or move on to ivf it is a must. They open very early which makes it easy to be seen and still get in to work on time
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Have your questions written down. Bring a copy of your file. My other dr didn’t have it over in time and I printed everything I could from my file which was good because she had nothing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She took the time to talk to us. When we found out our make factor had gotten worse she said she didn’t want us to waste money on iui and to wait and recheck count later on. Which made me feel good that she was t just in it for the money
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
We are currently trying to bring up sperm count. But plan to do injectable stims for iui with trigger.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were great at getting everyone who lined up in the morning checked in and out in a very efficient time. They were great at getting blood from the awful veins and always seemed to have a smile on their face.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
They open early which makes it so easy for me to go in before work. But they do close early which makes it hard for ya working husband to go in and do things. They run open clinic until 9am. It’s first come first serve. After that it’s other appointments that are set u til 3pm. After that they close. Usually you can get in for an appointment time without much wait.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
The initial consult is $400 and they said my insurance would cover most of it but it was denied. My insurance did cover some of the blood work and the saline ultrasound. But I have no infertility coverage. They have covered the SA we have had and moving forward it will be all out of pocket. Iui is $800. Plus meds and monitoring.
What specific things went wrong at Methodist for Women?
- Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Methodist for Women.
I had to call to get SA results which isn’t a big deal. I just need to be in the know
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Age
29 - 31
Treated
2011 - 2013
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor
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If you are not ready to accept what she [Dr. Doherty] has to tell you based on findings bluntly then she is not the doctor for you necessarily but in my mind if your paying that much you want to the point, up front, and no beating around the bush...I only used injectables for all treatments, new lab work completed each year, regular ultrasounds and labs during treatment courses. After positive test regular ultrasounds and labs to monitor how pregnancy was progressing until reached point to transfer can to my OB of choice. I responded well to trwatments só not much change to planned course other than mild dosage changes to increase production of eggs
10,000-12,000 for IVF [at Methodist for Woemn-Omaha]...Sometimes the limited window to do daily labs and ultrasounds made life slightly difficult as I had to commute 2 hours one way...Do their best to make smooth process and get you in and out as quick as possible since it is necessary for frequent visits dependent where you are at in treatment course...I only used injectables for all treatments, new lab work completed each year, regular ultrasounds and labs during treatment courses. After positive test regular ultrasounds and labs to monitor how pregnancy was progressing until reached point to transfer can to my OB of choice. I responded well to trwatments só not much change to planned course other than mild dosage changes to increase production of eggs
Age
29 - 31
Treated
2011 - 2013
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor
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10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Always up front with me, when I asked a question I always knew she was telling me as it was and never sugar coating or instilling false hope. At my toughest times still willing to hear me no matter how unreasonable but open to my requests to change treatment paths if possible for me. For example after my failed IVF round and we decided to pursue route of donor, had one in medicated transfer and I was at an all time low in our journey. All I had to do was ask if possible/ good idea to use meds to increase odds. Had a call back that same day to discuss our plan.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
If you are not ready to accept what she has to tell you based on findings bluntly then she is not the doctor for you necessarily but in my mind if your paying that much you want to the point, up front, and no beating around the bush.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Felt like a human because they always made the attempt to connect with me on a personal level outside of why I was visiting the office.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
I only used injectables for all treatments, new lab work completed each year, regular ultrasounds and labs during treatment courses. After positive test regular ultrasounds and labs to monitor how pregnancy was progressing until reached point to transfer can to my OB of choice. I responded well to trwatments só not much change to planned course other than mild dosage changes to increase production of eggs
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Sometimes me being a nurse made it seem as though they didn’t go into grave detail but I had basic understanding already and if questioned something asked and was always given a complete explanation
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Sometimes the limited window to do daily labs and ultrasounds made life slightly difficult as I had to commute 2 hours one way. Understand why the clinic ran that was and in the scheme of thing very mild negative aspect in my mind. Do their best to make smooth process and get you in and out as quick as possible since it is necessary for frequent visits dependent where you are at in treatment course
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Methodist for Women.
As stated before issues I encountered related to the window and my work schedule with a 2 hour commute each way. It’s a big investment so you do what they say to ensure best odds and experience. Process seemed to make wait time lower for the most part and as smooth as possible
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
10,000-12,000 for IVF
believe about half that for each IUI treatment with medications
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
Max transfer was 3 and that depended on embryo grading.
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9
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
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Dr. Doherty is a great doctor and she is very knowledgeable in her field. ... I’ve done injections with IUI each cycle. After my first cycle was unsuccessful they tweaked my medication dosages the second cycle. They provide you with a treatment map after your baseline ultrasound for each cycle. Know that no two plans or cycles are the same. ... Be patient. She is bold.
No insurance coverage but the clinic [Methodist for Women] has negotiated cash prices for private pay patients. ... They know what they’re doing & essentially have a well oiled machine. They do not operate like a typical doctors office they have walk in clinic & do a great job moving people through. The receptionist are always friendly & knowledgeable they always act like they know me (who knows if they do :)) but that is comforting. ...
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
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How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Dr. Doherty is a great doctor and she is very knowledgeable in her field. Some people struggle with her bed side manner. They do an excellent job moving people through the clinic & keeping everyone on schedule.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
Be patient. She is bold.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I feel like almost everyone at the clinic knows me.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
I’ve done injections with IUI each cycle. After my first cycle was unsuccessful they tweaked my medication dosages the second cycle. They provide you with a treatment map after your baseline ultrasound for each cycle. Know that no two plans or cycles are the same.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
they are knowledgeable & get back to you quickly.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
They know what they’re doing & essentially have a well oiled machine. They do not operate like a typical doctors office they have walk in clinic & do a great job moving people through. The receptionist are always friendly & knowledgeable they always act like they know me (who knows if they do :)) but that is comforting.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
No insurance coverage but the clinic has negotiated cash prices for private pay patients.
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10
Age
28
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
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I only met with Dr. Doherty once and she was very Stern on our options which was nice..... I was very please with Dr. Doherty. She knew what i needed for treatments. With no being able to afford all our expenses we were unable to further our treatments with her. She explained everything in which i could understand.... The consultation was $400. The procedure for IVF would of cost $15,000
This clinic [Methodist for Women] was referred to me by several of our patients and friends. I'm so glad i was referred by them all. I left with having a plan for when we were ready to move forward. The facility was nice and easy to find. I was very impressed with all the whole visit.... The nurses helped me understand each procedure and the next step to take... The consultation was $400. The procedure for IVF would of cost $15,000
Age
28
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
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10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I was very please with Dr. Doherty. She knew what i needed for treatments. With no being able to afford all our expenses we were unable to further our treatments with her. She explained everything in which i could understand.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is an amazing Doctor. I have no negative comments about her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
I only met with Dr. Doherty once and she was very Stern on our options which was nice.
Describe the protocols Carolyn Maud Doherty used in your cycles at Methodist for Women and their degree of success.
With Dr. Doherty I was unable to further treatments as we had spent all of our retirement money on IUIs at previous facilities and Doctors. Im unsure whether IVF would of worked for us or not. I had faith it would of if we were able to move forward with the IVF
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses helped me understand each procedure and the next step to take.
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
This clinic was referred to me by several of our patients and friends. I'm so glad i was referred by them all. I left with having a plan for when we were ready to move forward. The facility was nice and easy to find. I was very impressed with all the whole visit.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
The consultation was $400. The procedure for IVF would of cost $15,000
Describe Carolyn Maud Doherty's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Methodist for Women.
She would of only transferred 2 at a time.
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10
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
PCOS
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She [Dr. Doherty] is very funny and explained all the risk and of everything. I was told I had no eggs from another doctor in Maryland and she explained that I did have eggs. She also talked to me about my likely hood of getting pregnant and PGS testing ... be ready to hear what she can do and really take her advice. she is an amazing doctor who is very knowledgeable
Billing is a little odd and high. The front desk staff [Methodist for Women] are great and help you as much as they can, there is not a very long wait and the are very accommodating to your schedule. The only "weakness" is the billing but I understand ... I had asked them not prescribe a certain med as it was to strong and they did anyway and didn't change when I asked them to
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Middle Eastern, Native American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
PCOS
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10
How was your experience with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She is very funny and explained all the risk and of everything. I was told I had no eggs from another doctor in Maryland and she explained that I did have eggs. She also talked to me about my likely hood of getting pregnant and PGS testing
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
be ready to hear what she can do and really take her advice. she is an amazing doctor who is very knowledgeable
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women?
She was very understanding and didn't waste anytime with treatment. She is very caring and helpful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Methodist for Women.
great!! they always gave a call back, talked me off the ledge when my anxiety was getting really bad
Describe your experience with Methodist for Women.
Billing is a little odd and high. The front desk staff are great and help you as much as they can, there is not a very long wait and the are very accommodating to your schedule. The only "weakness" is the billing but I understand
Describe the costs associated with your care under Carolyn Maud Doherty at Methodist for Women.
so far about 16,000.00 not including meds
What specific things went wrong at Methodist for Women?
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Methodist for Women.
I had asked them not prescribe a certain med as it was to strong and they did anyway and didn't change when I asked them to
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