Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

he [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] took a lot of time up front to understand our particular situation. We had already done one unsuccessful IVF cycle at another well-known and supposedly respected clinic. My partner is a testicular cancer survivor, requiring him to be on testosterone replacement therapy for 9 years resulting in a 0 sperm count...Dr. C listened to what we had been through, and recognized that my partner would most likely need a TESE procedure as his sperm count indicated probable sperm quality issues...

[Kofinas Fertility Group] Very nice and clean facilities, convenient satellite offices where you are able to do monitoring and see the Doctor. Also, the embryology lab there is very very good...there are two finance departments it seems- one for the surgical center and one for the clinic- super confusing. In fact I thought I had paid in full ahead of time for my retrieval but it turned out I had only paid the surgical center portion and not the portion needed at the clinic...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I highly recommend Dr. C, he was kind, warm, friendly and funny. I always looked forward to seeing him during my visits and I was able to see him at almost all of my visits. Most importantly, he took a lot of time up front to understand our particular situation. We had already done one unsuccessful IVF cycle at another well-known and supposedly respected clinic. My partner is a testicular cancer survivor, requiring him to be on testosterone replacement therapy for 9 years resulting in a 0 sperm count. After a year of injections and meds he was able to get a just a few sperm back which was great news. However the first clinic was not able to get any embryos for us and also were very unresponsive so we decided to switch to Kofinas. Dr. C listened to what we had been through, and recognized that my partner would most likely need a TESE procedure as his sperm count indicated probable sperm quality issues. He referred him to a urologist who agreed, and coordinated my IVF cycle perfectly so the retrieval landed on the one day the urologist performed outpatient procedures, so we did not have to freeze the retrieved sperm and were able to get 5 embryos out of 9 eggs retrieved. Dr. C also did more tests than the other clinic, and identified some autoimmune issues which he treated me for. I had Dr. C’s email, and emailed him with any questions I had and he always got back to me very quickly.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Go ahead and ask as many questions as you can so you have a clear understanding and realistic expectations of your situation and odds of success.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. Harry took the time to get to know me and my partner, and I could tell he really cared about my results. He was also very responsive to questions, and was honest but hopeful about our chances of success.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

We used gonal-f and menopur and triggered with lupron I think. I don’t remember details. My partner underwent a TESE procedure after injections of HCG and Clomid pills.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I loved all the nurses. I probably worked with Mio the most, she was so nice and helpful, and went above and beyond for me. After my transfer, we travelled out of state to visit family, and she helped me coordinate blood draws and treatments while in VA.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Very nice and clean facilities, convenient satellite offices where you are able to do monitoring and see the Doctor. Also, the embryology lab there is very very good. This may be the most important thing to consider when picking a clinic- if you get a ton of eggs but then don’t have the very best embryology lab fertilizing them you could still have very poor results. You can also purchase meds there which is convenient, except you are required to pay for them in cash which is a pain. Which leads me to the one negative about the clinic- the billing / payment system. Seems like their whole billing department is stuck in the 90s- from what I could tell, every time I paid a copay, the receptionist hand wrote me a receipt in one of those carbon copy receipt books which means someone would need to reconcile those at the end of the day, like what?! Also, there are two finance departments it seems- one for the surgical center and one for the clinic- super confusing. In fact I thought I had paid in full ahead of time for my retrieval but it turned out I had only paid the surgical center portion and not the portion needed at the clinic. While this was my mistake, it led to panic the morning of my retrieval that was pretty traumatic. Some advice: be sure you triple check you are paid in full before your procedure.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

There were monitoring time slots in the morning. I would usually be seen within 15 mins, but on occasion it would be closer to 45 mins but that was only once or twice.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I was all out of pocket, and I think total I paid about 5k for meds for one cycle and transfer, 2k at the surgical center and 24.5k for the retrieval, PGS testing and one transfer. I had $15 copays for monitoring.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

We had our embryos PGS tested, and got to euploid embryos, so Dr. C recommended transferring just 1.

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

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Frequency Seen

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2022, 25 Eggs Frozen

Age 35

1 Egg Freezing

European

East Asian

Income $200K - $499K

Only Doc Seen

Doesn't Recommend

Strongly Recommends

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. Chatzicharalampous was nice but he was a little on the colder side...My appointments always felt a bit rushed...[he] would often be standing up and ready to leave instead of asking if I had any more questions - as such, I would have to scramble a bit to ensure I got his attention and had my questions answered before he was up and out...My one desire is that he just took more time to explain the process, explain what was coming next, set loose expectations even if they might change etc. and to ensure questions are always answered before rushing out.

The clinic [Kofinas Fertility Group] is clean and the staff is overall quite friendly. My only note is I was very taken aback my first monitoring visit when I waited almost two hours before being seen...When I left I asked if this was common, and the front desk staff bluntly just said yes. No apologies for the inconvenience or anything like that...it would be courteous to warn people if they expect the appointments themselves to require 2+ hours.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C was nice but he was a little on the colder side. He did not necessarily have the warmest bed side manner and often came off like he was in a rush. My one desire is that he just took more time to explain the process, explain what was coming next, set loose expectations even if they might change etc. and to ensure questions are always answered before rushing out.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Be proactive with questions and information you want about the process from the start since you might not get it without asking. I had a stellar outcome so I'm very happy with the care I received but looking back, I wish I asked more questions about the process, what it was doing to my body, what the WHOLE timeline looked like so I could have a sense of what to expect etc. because as time went on, I realized I wasn't going to get it with Dr. C without asking. And to be persistent because you might feel rushed through your questions but insist on taking your time to go through them all regardless.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

My appointments always felt a bit rushed. If I had questions, Dr. C would often be standing up and ready to leave instead of asking if I had any more questions - as such, I would have to scramble a bit to ensure I got his attention and had my questions answered before he was up and out. I also felt like I didn't get anything but the baseline information in each appointment, with info only going to the next time I come in. I never had a walk through of the whole process (i.e.: you'll be coming in every few days in the beginning and it will become more frequent toward the end. You can expect to start with 2 shots a night and ultimately go to 3 as the process progresses. Here are what the medicines are doing to your body to allow for this etc etc.) I went to a different fertility clinic for a consult that I didn't follow through with, but they were fantastic in explaining the science of what egg freezing entails and what the whole process looks like which was very comforting. While I overall had a good experience at Kofinas, this was my main piece of feedback - that a little more care can be put into shedding light on the WHOLE process from the beginning (most of what I knew about the specifics of the process I learned from another clinic or Google), and just a tiny bit more time taken during the appointments to remind/explain what can be expected beyond just the next appointment (even if it's subject to change, it helps to understand what is going on.)

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

-1 of each daily for a week (oral meds): 2mg Estradiol and 10 mg Medroxyprogesterone (This timed up with my cycle - the day the oral meds ended my period began - this would have been a cool process note the doctor could have shared to help set expectations and shed light on the process). -Injections started the day my cycle ended: 2 x 75 iu of Gonal, 1 x 75 iu of Menopur -After 5 days/on the morning of the 6th day, I was told to add a 25mg Cetritide injection in the morning, with 1 x 75 iu of Gonal and 2 x 75 iu of Menopur at night -On the 10th day I was told only to take the Cetritide shot in the morning, with the trigger shots for 1230am that evening (1 shot of HCG and 1 shot of Lupron) -On the 11th day (the day before the retrieval, I had 1 Lupron shot at 8am and 1 Lupron shot at 8pm. -My retrieval was on the 12th day Again, I am very very happy with the outcome - I was able to retrieve a comfortable number of eggs that has me feeling very good about the future, so the guidance and instruction from the doctors was very successful and I felt great the whole time. Just would've loved a bit more info and insight from the beginning and throughout the process.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Kristine )

The nursing staff was very friendly and helpful!

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

The clinic is clean and the staff is overall quite friendly. My only note is I was very taken aback my first monitoring visit when I waited almost two hours before being seen. (I arrived at 8:15 am and was not called into a room until 9:45 am. Then the doctor didn't come back until after 10am - I almost had to walk out because of work meetings. When I left I asked if this was common, and the front desk staff bluntly just said yes. No apologies for the inconvenience or anything like that. If that is common and is generally how mornings run, patients should be warned. I only block out about 2 hours from work for doctor appointments including commute time so it would be courteous to warn people if they expect the appointments themselves to require 2+ hours. The front desk staff could be a little blunt and brash at times, but overall they were fine and I'm sure they get a lot thrown at them throughout the day.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I am still getting bills in but everything seems to have been properly processed to date.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

n/a

What specific things went wrong at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Failed to call with results

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Kofinas Fertility Group.

This is echoing my other comments - there just wasn't a lot of light shed onto things without having to ask for them. I had to ask about a couple labs that were ordered. I got the info promptly after but I don't think I would have gotten the info without asking.

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2023, Successful

Age 41 - 43

4 IVF

Poor Egg Quality

European

Income $200K - $499K

Nurse or HC Services

1st of 2 Docs

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

He [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] was always present which in this day in age is not something that can be taken for granted. He was always available via email with extremely timely responses. Every step of my IVF cycle was closely monitored and altered based on each appointment. Following failed cycles, novel treatment options and altered medication regiments were used in attempt to improve the results of the next....

The nursing staff [at Kofinas Fertility Group] was very caring and again the Experience was very personalized. Everybody knows your name and as your journey continues they become your cheerleaders...The monitoring appointment window was conveniently scheduled for the mornings, making it possible to complete prior to work...doctor seeing you during every appointment I believe is game changing. There is personalization to your treatment every appointment. They also anticipate everything and take appropriate measures accordingly...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C is extremely knowledgeable in the field exuding the confidence you need to feel in your doctor when undergoing such an important process. He was always present which in this day in age is not something that can be taken for granted. He was always available via email with extremely timely responses. Every step of my IVF cycle was closely monitored and altered based on each appointment. Following failed cycles, novel treatment options and altered medication regiments were used in attempt to improve the results of the next.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

If you want someone that will do everything possible to help you succeed, go see Dr. C.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C and the nursing staff provided very personalized care. They always knew every detail of current progress (without looking directly at records). Dr. C was always available via email to answer any questions (in an extremely timely manner-minutes at time).

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

The medication protocol (each time varied to some degree) included clomid, cetrotide, gonal, menopur, HCG and Lupron. I had a laparoscopic procedure to r/o endometriosis following my first unsuccessful IVF cycle- revealing insignificant amount of endometriosis. I underwent ovarian PRP (plasma rich platelets) following by second unsuccessful IVF cycle- resulting in one healthy embryo for each of the next two IVF cycles.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Myo )

The nursing staff was very caring and again the Experience was very personalized. Everybody knows your name and as your journey continues they become your cheerleaders.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

The doctor seeing you during every appointment I believe is game changing. There is personalization to your treatment every appointment. They also anticipate everything and take appropriate measures accordingly.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The monitoring appointment window was conveniently scheduled for the mornings, making it possible to complete prior to work.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Approximately $60,000.

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 43 - 44

4 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

South Asian

Income $100K - $199K

Lawyer

2nd of 2 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr C was incredibly encouraging, thoughtful, considerate and knowledgeable every step of the way. He always took the necessary time to address my questions, concerns and fears. I found him incredibly supportive and his upbeat demeanor and his compassion made even the setbacks easier to weather. With Dr C by our side we felt we were always moving forward on the path towards our goal....

At Kofinas I found the standard of care among the doctors exceptional. Not only Dr C, but every doctor at Kofinas, treated me with the utmost care, kindness, caring and compassion. The clinic has a diverse staff, and a diverse clientele. This made the experience especially welcoming to me...The nursing staff was diverse, experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate. I always felt they were on my side, they never tired of answering my questions and together they ensured I had complete, personalized care...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr C is a dream of a doctor. He treated us with respect, compassion, and professionalism. It was clear that he loves his job. I always felt he respected my choices, and he was also guided by what he thought clinically would be most suited to our needs.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Though there may be setbacks, you can absolutely trust in the advice given by Dr. C. He is the doctor you want by your side on the sometimes long road to having a baby. I recommend seeing Dr C at the Brooklyn office as he is there nearly every day and there was excellent continuity of care as, for the most part, I saw only him. His colleagues and the nursing staff are also excellent.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The nursing staff was diverse, experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate. I always felt they were on my side, they never tired of answering my questions and together they ensured I had complete, personalized care.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

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Frequency Seen

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 36 - 37

3 IUI

1 IVF

1 Embryo Freezing

PCOS

European

Income $200K - $499K

Sales Representative

1st of 4 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

I do not fit the mold for the “perfect” IVF patient in terms of my BMI. Where other clinics treated me like a number on a scale, Dr. C [Chatzicharalampous] treated me like a human and he continued to do so through me entire treatment. He checked in on my regularly, even when I graduated the clinic. He was honest with me and gave me the best care possible. He fought for me and fought with me to get the proper care I needed and deserved...

Expect to see multiple doctors [at Kofinas Fertility Group]. This will continuously give you another set of eyes. There is not one doctor I met who I did not enjoy or think brought something positive to my journey. If you are working while going through this, first apt is first come first severe, if you get there 30 minutes before first apt you can be in and out...They [nurses] always made sure to great us with a smile on their face, helped me further understand what to expect in my visit and comforted me and celebrated with me through out each step of the way...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C and I started this journey with the same goal, a successful pregnancy. From our first meeting to our last, my husband and I felt confident with our course of treatment. Everything he did was to get us to that goal successfully. You have to trust the process and trust your doctor. I can honestly say I don’t think we would have had a successful outcome if it wasn’t for him. If you need a doctor to be your alley and your advocate, Dr. C is for you!

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

He can’t help you if you don’t help yourself. Be proactive and responsible with your appointments and medication. Keep him informed when he is not seeing you and work together like a team.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I do not fit the mold for the “perfect” IVF patient in terms of my BMI. Where other clinics treated me like a number on a scale, Dr. C treated me like a human and he continued to do so through me entire treatment. He checked in on my regularly, even when I graduated the clinic. He was honest with me and gave me the best care possible. He fought for me and fought with me to get the proper care I needed and deserved.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: All the nurses were incredible! )

The nurses and technicians were just as much a part of our journey as anyone else. They always made sure to great us with a smile on their face, helped me further understand what to expect in my visit and comforted me and celebrated with me through out each step of the way.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Expect to see multiple doctors. This will continuously give you another set of eyes. There is not one doctor I met who I did not enjoy or think brought something positive to my journey. If you are working while going through this, first apt is first come first severe, if you get there 30 minutes before first apt you can be in and out!

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Be early! This will get you in and out quickly!

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Lower Manhattan

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, 15 Eggs Frozen

Age 32 - 33

1 Egg Freezing

European

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. Harry [aka Dr. Chatzicharalampous] always treated me with great respect and care and was extremely personable, friendly, helpful and kind...Unfortunately [he] was OOO during my monitoring period before my retrieval, so he wasn't the one administering the visits/treatment plans while I was doing the hormones leading up to retrieval...Always responded to me quickly and took initiative in helping me to understand any questions or concerns I may have had.

Everyone at Kofinas, including the girls who work the front desk, is extremely helpful and friendly. I always felt comfortable, the spaces are all very clean and orderly and it's very impressive what they achieve on a daily basis given the sheer volume of patients that utilize them...For my retrieval, I paid a $2,700 fee to Kofinas, a $1,100 facility fee to Manhattan Reproductive Surgery Center and a separate $400 for Albumin IV for Hyperstimulation. I am still waiting on that to be submitted to my insurance company to hopefully be reimbursed

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Similar to my last response, Dr. Harry always treated me with great respect and care. He is extremely personable, kind and genuine. I feel that he actually cares about me as a human being and not just another name on his list of patients any given day.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

To not think twice because he's a man. I feel like a lot of women can get uncomfortable with a man in this field, but in no way shape or form did I ever even think twice about the fact that I was seeing a male doctor for this. He made me feel just as comfortable as any female doctor could have.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. Harry always treated me with great respect and care and was extremely personable, friendly, helpful and kind. There is a genuineness that comes off from him and he made me feel entirely comfortable throughout the process. Always responded to me quickly and took initiative in helping me to understand any questions or concerns I may have had.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

Unfortunately Dr. Harry was OOO during my monitoring period before my retrieval, so he wasn't the one administering the visits/treatment plans while I was doing the hormones leading up to retrieval. I did sense a small bit of disappointment after my retrieval in that he had hoped my retrieval numbers would have been slightly higher but that he didn't do my monitoring so he didn't know if there was a reason why I didn't get the 20-25 number he had hoped for. After hearing that, I had wished he had done my monitoring so as to see if I would have gotten different results.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

There was one nurse that I was particularly fond of and I hate that I can't remember her name right now. Black girl with braids that I saw back in 2021 when I first started and again during some of my visits in 2022. I felt like she remembered me personally the most and she was also the most gentle. The last nurse I saw on 4/7 post retrieval was my worst interaction because she had a hard time with the blood draw and made it quite uncomfortable and had to use both of my arms. That was my only less than stellar encounter - otherwise all nurses were extremely kind, gentle and helpful.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Monitoring was extremely convenient. The only thing I wish that could have been different was that I wish Dr Harry was in the office during that time. Unfortunately with the way the scheduling worked out and my cycle, he was OOO and I think I would have felt a bit more confident about the entire thing had he been able to see me through start to finish.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I paid a $35 copay every single time I visited the clinic. I paid $275 to Freedom Care Fertility Pharmacy for my injectable hormones. For my retrieval, I paid a $2,700 fee to Kofinas, a $1,100 facility fee to Manhattan Reproductive Surgery Center and a separate $400 for Albumin IV for Hyperstimulation. I am still waiting on that to be submitted to my insurance company to hopefully be reimbursed.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

N/A

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Lower Manhattan

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 33 - 34

1 IVF

1 Egg Freezing

1 Embryo Freezing

Endometriosis

PCOS

Black or African-American

Income $0 - $49K

Consultant

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, Makes me feel safe and secure with undergoing my IVF process. He also has a great rapport with me and my spouse. He has showed interest an integrity during my treatments & procedure follow-ups...Treatments that’s Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, Suggested are progesterone oil, viagra suppository, progesterone suppository, blood thinner (to reduce the risk of blood clots), estradiol, Tactolimus, and implemented a proper diet.

The [Kofinas Fertility Group] nurses were easygoing and easy to talk to. The nursing staff went over the medication and how to take it before I leave the facility. They were very perfessional and precise...The staff is pretty spot on their job duties. They are also informative on the step by step procedures of each phase of the IVF journey. The staff is extremely perfessional and kind hearted people. The staff knows how to be discreet when giving you pertinent information. The clinic is extremely clean. The weakness the clinic may have is that the clinic may be a bit crowded at times.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

My experience with Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, has been great thus far. In the beginning, as a patient I was quite nervous and unsure. However Dr.Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, has helped me with my patients and troubled mind during this process. He has also encourage me to remain calm. He has helped me with my anxiety attacks (lol) and stress levels as a patient.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

One piece of advice I would give is to not be nervous and always ask questions even if you think it sounds weird. Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous is patient and would give you a consultation if you have any questions or concerns to start your IVF process. No question is a dumb question so ask away!.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, Makes me feel safe and secure with undergoing my IVF process. He also has a great rapport with me and my spouse. He has showed interest an integrity during my treatments & procedure follow-ups. Whenever I am feeling nervous I’ll call or send him a email . I know he may be busy but he makes it his business and duty to respond in a timely fashion. He is also a person that shows Sympathy, empathy, and is extremely helpful during my IVF process. Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous is very down to earth -pleasant person that make me and spouse feel informative at all times. He is stern yet also patient individual Who understands what I am going through by creating a plan specifically for my IVF treatment. I am truly thankful and grateful for his time and compassion.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

Treatments that’s Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, Suggested are progesterone oil, viagra suppository, progesterone suppository, blood thinner (to reduce the risk of blood clots), estradiol, Tactolimus, and implemented a proper diet.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The nurses were easygoing and easy to talk to. The nursing staff went over the medication and how to take it before I leave the facility. They were very perfessional and precise.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

The staff is pretty spot on their job duties. They are also informative on the step by step procedures of each phase of the IVF journey. The staff is extremely perfessional and kind hearted people. The staff knows how to be discreet when giving you pertinent information. The clinic is extremely clean. The weakness the clinic may have is that the clinic may be a bit crowded at times.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I don’t remember I really loss count.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I trust Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous judgement for transferring one embryo at a time.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2020 - 2021, Unsuccessful

Age 38 - 39

2 IUI

Cancer

PCOS

Unexplained

European

Income $200K - $499K

Teacher

2nd of 3 Docs

2 IUI With Other Docs

1 Embryo Freezing With Other Docs (cancer)

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

I felt like a number with Dr. Harry because he dismissed my concerns about a lump in my breast that I brought to his attention on two separate visits. Not only that, but I found his actions and words to be extremely unprofessional. Instead of taking a pause from the treatment plan to ask me questions about the lump or perform a breast exam, we continued with 1 or 2 more failed IUI's...He did not inform me to make another appointment about it or even what kind of appointment I would need in order for him to look and give me additional information. It was not until my husband and I met with Dr. Harry for a fertility consultation that he performed a breast exam on my insistence and made a referral to a radiologist. From the time I brought the lump to Dr. Harry's attention to the time he performed a breast exam, my breast had gone through significant changes (inflamed skin; inverted nipple) which was later diagnosed as Stage 3 Breast Cancer,

The nursing staff [at Kofinas Fertility Group] were professional, caring, and helpful...The clinic failed to bill my insurance for covered injections costing me money out of pocket and time spent trying to get reimbursed from my insurance provider. The clinic kept reassuring me that my insurance covered the costs of IVF and failed to disclose the out of pocket facility fee ($5100) until I was already a patient, but I ultimately did not complete an IVF cycle with them. My insurance copay was $50 per monitoring visit because it was performed by a doctor.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I was under the care of Dr. C (Dr. Harry) while my doctor was out on leave. He performed multiple monitoring appointments several times a week. During one of them, I informed about a lump that had formed in my breast. Without looking at my breast or asking any further questions, he replied, "Breasts are lumpy and it was probably nothing bad." On a second occasion, I brought the lump to his attention again stating that it was still there and his response was that he could look at my breast but did not have the time. He did not inform me to make another appointment about it or even what kind of appointment I would need in order for him to look and give me additional information. It was not until my husband and I met with Dr. Harry for a fertility consultation that he performed a breast exam on my insistence and made a referral to a radiologist. From the time I brought the lump to Dr. Harry's attention to the time he performed a breast exam, my breast had gone through significant changes (inflamed skin; inverted nipple) which was later diagnosed as Stage 3 Breast Cancer, with inflammatory characteristics. If I had not continued to be insistent with Dr. Harry performing a breast exam and making a referral to a specialist, I doubt he would have ever re-visited it and the cancer could have spread even further. Since the skin became inflamed and the tumor was large, my oncologist recommended a very aggressive course of treatments (chemo, surgery, radiation, hormone meds). Because my tumor is estrogen and progesterone positive, part of my treatment has been to lower my hormone levels as it has been explained to me that these hormones feed my tumor. My intention for sharing this story is not to scare anyone seeking fertility treatments, but to highlight that there were opportunities for Dr. Harry to pause and gather more information before continuing with 1 or 2 more failed rounds of IUI - but he didn't, and as a result my treatment was delayed and my health was put at risk.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Find another fertility clinic.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

I was prescribed letrozole for 5 days and then daily progesterone suppositories from IUI insemination until a pregnancy test. No one at the clinic discussed potential risks of these medications.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The nursing staff were professional, caring, and helpful.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

After submitting a formal complaint to Kofinas Fertility group, the medical director did not even contact me. I would not recommend anyone seeking fertility services to Dr. Harry or Kofinas Fertility.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The clinic failed to bill my insurance for covered injections costing me money out of pocket and time spent trying to get reimbursed from my insurance provider. The clinic kept reassuring me that my insurance covered the costs of IVF and failed to disclose the out of pocket facility fee ($5100) until I was already a patient, but I ultimately did not complete an IVF cycle with them. My insurance copay was $50 per monitoring visit because it was performed by a doctor.

What specific things went wrong at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Lost appointments
Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Failed to convey critical information

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021, Successful

Age 55

1 IUI

Anovulation

PCOS

Black or African-American

Income $0 - $49K

1st of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr.Charalampos (Harry) Chatzicharalampous is the type of doctor that anyone can wish they had. His patient and understanding is out of this world. He made his patients comfortable and relax...He took his time to explain everything to my husband and I. After receiving our results, he made sure we understand everything that was on the chart...With PCOS- change my diet and walk more to reduce my weight. I started taking supplements that was recommended from the doctor

The clinic [at Kofinas Fertility Group] is super clean, healthy, and most importantly organized...Nurse were very respectful and friendly. Knowing that I hate needles, they were very gentle. They had this amazing smile that automatically make you feel belonging...from the receptionist to the doctors, I was made comfortable and safe. Dr. Harry took the time to explain every step that we were taking. He was always answering our questions in a great manner and never made us feel like our questions were crazy or made no sense

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr.Charalampos (Harry) Chatzicharalampous is the type of doctor that anyone can wish they had. His patient and understanding is out of this world. He made his patients comfortable and relax. Dr. Harry was very fantastic and thoughtful. He took his time to explain everything to my husband and I. After receiving our results, he made sure we understand everything that was on the chart which we never get from past doctors we had seen before. I am truly lucky to have met Dr. Harry.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Do not give up hope. Be open and honest. Don't be afraid to ask questions until you understand what is there.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr.Charalampos (Harry) Chatzicharalampous and Kofinas clinic was the doctor that was sent from heaven to help us make our dream come true. I still remember the night I was researching fertility treatment hospitals and Kofinas Fertility Group was the only one that caught my attention. Calling and making my first appointment and meeting Dr. Harry, lead me to believe that I was in the right place this time, but again I did not want to be disappointed. After all the tests that I had to undergo, for the first time, I was told that I had some minor issues that needed to be treated first. I was a bit worried, but from the receptionist to the doctors, I was made comfortable and safe. Dr. Harry took the time to explain every step that we were taking. He was always answering our questions in a great manner and never made us feel like our questions were crazy or made no sense. After only two (2) months of treatment at Kofinas Fertility Group; on June 28th I received a phone call that I will never forget from Dr. Harry telling me that my blood work result is in and that I was pregnant. This forever changed my life for the better. Wednesday, February 16th of 2022, I gave birth to my beautiful, blessing son. I never stop thanking God or smiling. Thank you Kofinas Fertility Group family. Thank you, Dr. Harry. I can personally say that I would continue recommending this hospital/clinic to any individual or couple trying to conceive. Back to the question was I treated like a number or a human. You the reader, what are your thoughts. As for me, I was not only treated like the human I am, but they also added respect, dignity, and love. Thank you,

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

With PCOS- change my diet and walk more to reduce my weight. I started taking supplements that was recommended from the doctor. I had to do a Hysteroscopy & Polypectomy. I took Letrozole (Femara) to help me ovulate. Later I got a trigger shot and IUI injection.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Nurse were very respectful and friendly. Knowing that I hate needles, they were very gentle. They had this amazing smile that automatically make you feel belonging. Thank you.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

The clinic is super clean, healthy, and most importantly organized. The cleaners were very nice and will keep the place neat. The colors and rooms were just amazing. I wish every clinic were like Kofinas.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Not sure!

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021, Successful

Age 41

1 IVF

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Income $50K - $99K

1st of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

he [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] put so much thought effort knowledge into my protocol I feel like that is why we were so successful he really took the time to get to know me my journey my own situation It was a personalized protocol just for me...He was extremely knowledgeable , honest and always sensitive to my needs...he didn’t have to read my chart he knew it better then I knew it He knew my past situation and from creating my protocol , to bedside manners to helping me remain so calm and confident during the scariest time of my life...

The nurses [at Kofinas Fertility Group] were incredible they taught me how to do all my injections with such patience and care They always welcomed me in the office with love, patience and so much attention to all my needs...when at times you have to see different doctors they all take time to get to know your story your situation I always was treated like a person not a number My calls emails and concerns were always addressed promptly and efficiently...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Everyone who struggles with infertility knows what a sensitive topic this is, we come in to these clinics with broken hearts, lack of hope and lack of trust in our bodies not to much so much confusion. From the first day I met Dr C I knew he was going to be the one to make my dreams come true . I felt his energy through every part of my soul. He was extremely knowledgeable , honest and always sensitive to my needs. No matter how many times I emailed him asked him the same questions over and over , seemed doubtful scared He was always there to pick me up when I felt like I was falling apart she answered my emails so quickly anytime of day weekends nights holidays If I needed him he was always there. The way he put so much thought effort knowledge into my protocol I feel like that is why we were so successful he really took the time to get to know me my journey my own situation It was a personalized protocol just for me and we did it on the first try

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I have seen many doctors in my life but none have left such an impact on my life the way Dr C did ….Charalampos Chatzichatalampous you are a remarkable doctor and I am so blessed to have met you…Thank you for giving me my daughter

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr C is one of the most professional , knowledgeable doctors I have ever met..He took amazing care of me when I was going through IVF , he knew everything about he didn’t have to read my chart he knew it better then I knew it He knew my past situation and from creating my protocol , to bedside manners to helping me remain so calm and confident during the scariest time of my life. He was incredible in every way

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

I was on my supplemts to help keep me at my healthiest from mynoverhall health , I felt super protected from COVID as well. We used lots of supplements from life extension That helped the egg quality then we did everything we could for my uterus , placenta He also gave me prescription pillls like tacrolimus and plaquenil to help suppress immune system so my natural killer cells wouldn’t act up I was on lovenox throughout my whole pregnancy also did progesterone shots gonal f certricide and also had weekly intralipids infusions Whenever I listen to friends protocols who struggle with similar fertility issues I knew my protocol was the best , he had everything covered

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Shaquille Kim Mio )

The nurses were incredible they taught me how to do all my injections with such patience and care They always welcomed me in the office with love, patience and so much attention to all my needs

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Kofinas is one of the best clinics around From their Brooklyn location Staten Island nyc, every department from surgical to billing to doctors office There staff makes you feel like your family. no matter what clie Nic you are at the staff will always treat you like a prioroty when at times you have to see different doctors they all take time to get to know your story your situation I always was treated like a person not a number My calls emails and concerns were always addressed promptly and efficiently

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

They made waking up so early so easy…The office staff at front desk always greeted you a smile and always got you in and out where you never felt rushed but never felt worried if you had to get to work

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I had no insurance coverage so they were very clear on how much it would cost . I was able to pay as I went whether I was bringing cash or credit cards They helped me make it happen helped guide me anyway I can save money on. Medications too

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021, Successful

Age 37

PCOS

Uterine Fibroids

Income $50K - $99K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. Chatzicharalampous "Dr. Harry" is the best provider that I ever had. He helped me feel comfortable my entire process. He explained every step of the way the good and the bad and set real time expectations...He conducted all the right test , a Laparoscopy and other recommended test that ultimately led to me conceiving on my own...he remembered the small personal things discussed outside of treatment.He was also personable and not just making you feel like a chart number like my previous doctors

From the front desk [at Kofinas. Fertility Group] Maria and Felicia were pleasant and made you feel at home. The staff always been nice and advise you on the next steps of your appointment. Their response time was fast and everyone should care to your treatment . I also like that they accommodated my work schedule by having 7 am appointments.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. Chatzicharalampous "Dr. Harry" is the best provider that I ever had. He helped me feel comfortable my entire process. He explained every step of the way the good and the bad and set real time expectations. He was compassionate and caring to my needs. I have never had a doctor that was so attentive and cared. One thing I always admire was he remembered the small personal things discussed outside of treatment.He was also personable and not just making you feel like a chart number like my previous doctors. He is the best and I will always recommend him to family and friends. I am so happy that I was his patient.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

You are in good hands, he is willing to answer all questions so never hesitate to ask them. He is very knowledgable . Be comfortable and trust the process. The best decision you made was choosing Dr. Harry as a doctor.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I felt like a human because from day one Dr. Harry was attentive and personable. He was patient with my concerns and questions. He was very knowledgeable on his practice and he made me feel comfortable on the entire process. I was very nervous the entire time up until conception and Dr. Harry literally held my hand the entire time and made me feel like I mattered and that my concerns were his priority.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

I came in and wasn't sure of the right course of treatment. I have been to doctors before that did not take time to see what treatment I would need. He was able to see what I needed. He conducted all the right test , a Laparoscopy and other recommended test that ultimately led to me conceiving on my own.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

They were all nice.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

From the front desk Maria and Felicia were pleasant and made you feel at home. The staff always been nice and advise you on the next steps of your appointment. Their response time was fast and everyone should care to your treatment . I also like that they accommodated my work schedule by having 7 am appointments.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I only paid my co payments . My insurance covered most of the expenses.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, 4 Eggs Frozen

Age 37 - 38

2 Egg Freezing

PCOS

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

Accountant

Only Doc Seen

IVF With Other Docs

Donor Sperm

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

From minute one we knew Dr. C [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] was in it with us and deeply cared about helping create our family. He always took the time to explain every detail and answer our unending questions. At no point did we feel like just another patient, overlooked or rushed...When he made a suggestion or recommendation it was so comforting to be absolutely confident that his way was truly what was best for us and our specific situation....

each interaction with Dr C and the team [at Kofinas Fertility Group] was professional, personal, and supportive...never felt like a number and everyone at Kofinas, not just Dr. C, seemed to be very invested in our care. They never seemed annoyed by our never-ending questions...At no point did we feel like just another patient, overlooked or rushed...When he [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] made a suggestion or recommendation it was so comforting to be absolutely confident that his way was truly what was best for us and our specific situation...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr C. is the best! We worked with Dr Chatzicharalampous and the Kofinas team for a little over a year and could not be happier with our experience. Every trip to the office and each interaction with Dr C and the team was professional, personal, and supportive. Fertility and IVF are stressful under even the best of circumstances and I can't imagine having worked with anyone else. From minute one we knew Dr. C was in it with us and deeply cared about helping create our family. He always took the time to explain every detail and answer our unending questions. At no point did we feel like just another patient, overlooked or rushed. We even came up with our own in-house motto of "in Dr C. We Trust!" When he made a suggestion or recommendation it was so comforting to be absolutely confident that his way was truly what was best for us and our specific situation. When we are ready to grow our family in a few years we look forward to going back to Kofinas and being greeted by a friend who will successfully guide us on the next step in our journey.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Trust Dr. C!

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

I always appreciated that I never felt like a number and everyone at Kofinas, not just Dr. C, seemed to be very invested in our care. They never seemed annoyed by our never-ending questions. Thank you!

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

LGBTQ Care

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Lower Manhattan

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

LGBTQ Care

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 35 - 36

2 IVF

Donor Sperm

European

Income $100K - $199K

Sales Representative

1st of 2 Docs

4 IUI With Other Docs

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Doctor C [Chatzicharalampous] is very personable and kind. He knows when to be serious and when he can throw in a few jokes. Anyone can build a relationship with this doctor...after meeting Dr. C, we knew that we will be safe at his clinic. Every suggestion, every course of our treatment, he guided us and suggested the best procedures and treatments. We listened to him and trusted his plan, and we finally got our first pregnancy test in November 2022...

Communication is a strength at this clinic [Kofinas Fertility Group]. You never have to worry about someone calling you back and you can get to your nurses and doctors very quickly. This clinic provides a sense of comfort! Even the front desk personnel look out for their patients...Nurse Ashley and others are extremely amazing, kind and thoughtful. Communication is top priority at Kofinas. They are a top notch team...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

We were very excited to meet Dr. C. We met him in the summer of 2021 and both my partner and I agreed that he will "The One". We had very bad experience in the past with other clinic and after meeting Dr. C, we knew that we will be safe at his clinic. Every suggestion, every course of our treatment, he guided us and suggested the best procedures and treatments. We listened to him and trusted his plan, and we finally got our first pregnancy test in November 2022. We are super grateful and excited. I would recommend family and friends to turn to this doctors if you want to have a baby!

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Come with a positive attitude and smiles!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Doctor C is very personable and kind. He knows when to be serious and when he can throw in a few jokes. Anyone can build a relationship with this doctor!

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Ashley Rios)

Nurse Ashley and others are extremely amazing, kind and thoughtful. Communication is top priority at Kofinas. They are a top notch team

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Communication is a strength at this clinic. You never have to worry about someone calling you back and you can get to your nurses and doctors very quickly. This clinic provides a sense of comfort! Even the front desk personnel look out for their patients!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I had insurance, but some medications I had to pay extra.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

LGBTQ Care

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

LGBTQ Care

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 33 - 34

Uterine Fibroids

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

1st of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr Harry [Chatzicharalampous] is amazing. He is so knowledgeable and explains everything so thoroughly. He is very kind and makes you feel very comfortable under his care...Very knowledgeable and very thorough. He explains everything to you and helps you understand. His bedside manners are great along with the rest of the nurse and staff. My experience has been wonderful. I have had 2 misscarriages withina year and I am so greatful to have met Dr. Chatzicharalampous because now I am 10 weeks pregnant and am feeling great!

They [nurses at Kofinas Fertility Group] are all very nice. They make you feel comfortable. They always contact you back with blood results or anything follow up information. Very thorough...I have only great and positive things to say about my experience here...Dr Harry is amazing. He is so knowledgeable and explains everything so thoroughly. He is very kind and makes you feel very comfortable under his care....

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

He is an amazing doctor. Very knowledgeable and very thorough. He explains everything to you and helps you understand. His bedside manners are great along with the rest of the nurse and staff. My experience has been wonderful. I have had 2 misscarriages withina year and I am so greatful to have met Dr. Chatzicharalampous because now I am 10 weeks pregnant and am feeling great!

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I would tell them not to loose hope, that Dr. C is amazing and will help you in as many ways as possible.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr Harry is amazing. He is so knowledgeable and explains everything so thoroughly. He is very kind and makes you feel very comfortable under his care.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

They are all very nice. They make you feel comfortable. They always contact you back with blood results or anything follow up information. Very thorough

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

I think that this office is wonderful. I have only great and positive things to say about my experience here. I would recommend Kofinas Fertility to anyone! I was referred by a family friend myself and am so greatful that I was informed about this office. It hs been a great experience.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

My insurance was covered however I believe that with surgery, you pay $500 dollars to the surgical center.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 30 - 31

1 IUI

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

His very upfront and always available! Very honest and sweet at the same time! He tells you everything before he does it and also gives you different options...Always answers every questioned and monitored everything on point...Dr Chatzicharalampous was amazing and got my procedures approved by my insurance. I had to pay for my copayment and medication.

7am and [the nurses] always had smiles on. Always very welcoming...Iui and Ivf the process can be Scary but at Kofinas from the time you walk in till the time you walk out you feel safe and most important all questions are always answered...The entire staff starting from receptionist to the MA, Nurses and Doctors are truly the most attentive and kind people to have under one facility.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr Chatzicharalampous hands down is the best! His very upfront and always available! Very honest and sweet at the same time! He tells you everything before he does it and also gives you different options! Thanks to him I got pregnant on my first iui. I can’t thank him enough! The entire staff starting from receptionist to the MA, Nurses and Doctors are truly the most attentive and kind people to have under one facility. I am truly Blessed to have met the Kofina family and very thankful to DR Chatzicharalampous I can’t thank you enough.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Trust him. Trust the process.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr Chatzicharalampous is truly amazing! His very up front and honest but so sweet at the same time! Always answers every questioned and monitored everything on point.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

Metformin and progesterone (iui)

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

7am and they always had smiles on. Always very welcoming. Alway had everything ready for Dr C.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

I can’t say one bad thing about Kofinas. I started at a different clinic and what a big mistake! I’m so glad I walked threw Kofinas doors and met this amazing staff and doctors. Iui and Ivf the process can be Scary but at Kofinas from the time you walk in till the time you walk out you feel safe and most important all questions are always answered.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Dr Chatzicharalampous was amazing and got my procedures approved by my insurance. I had to pay for my copayment and medication.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 35 - 36

1 IVF

1 Embryo Freezing

Endometriosis

Unexplained

Latinx

Income $50K - $99K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

This doctor [Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous] really cares about his patients. He is reachable outside of his office and answers all your questions. He is friendly and very down to earth. Very professional! I think he was God sent and I am thankful he was able to help me. After visiting 4 different fertility doctors I finally found someone who was able to tell me why I was not able to have kids. Dr. C found the root of my problem and recommended a surgery that led to a successful IVF.

Good customer care, the [Kofinas Fertility Group] clinic is clean and welcoming so are the receptionist. The secretaries are very friendly and discrete. They work very fast and accommodate you when you need it. They do a good job overall...[nurses at Kofinas Fertility Group are] Very friendly and caring about my needs...I felt that he really cared about how I felt throughout the process and answered all my questions.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

This doctor really cares about his patients. He is reachable outside of his office and answers all your questions. He is friendly and very down to earth. Very professional! I think he was God sent and I am thankful he was able to help me. After visiting 4 different fertility doctors I finally found someone who was able to tell me why I was not able to have kids. Dr. C found the root of my problem and recommended a surgery that led to a successful IVF.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Be patient, have faith and trust this doctor who is very knowledgeable and professional.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I felt that he really cared about how I felt throughout the process and answered all my questions.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

I remember doctor C recommended me to do IVF after I had a laparoscopy surgery. I was the best choice I made due to my medical history and the damage endometriosis made to my uterus and ovaries.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Ashley Rios)

Very friendly and caring about my needs.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Good customer care, the clinic is clean and welcoming so are the receptionist. The secretaries are very friendly and discrete. They work very fast and accommodate you when you need it. They do a good job overall.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

None!

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 32 - 33

1 IVF

Anovulation

PCOS

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

2nd of 2 Docs

3 IUI With Other Docs

Neutral

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr C [Chatzicharalampous] was always very open to answer any questions I had and was very responsive to all communications...very honest on his opinion regarding treatment/process (but ultimately allowed me to make the decisions that I felt were best). He had a very positive but realistic attitude...Make sure you are able to be proactive with questions. You may not get everything you need up front but he is more than willing to address any questions/concerns...

Nurses [at Kofinas Fertility Group] were always very nice & i appreciated getting the update calls...for the most part I didnt have issues but there were a number of instances where morning monitoring took 2 hrs (which is challenging when you work full time) - Billing; ended up getting everything figured out but billing was confusing at times...Multiple facilities; I went to both the Bklyn & Lower Manhattan Location...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr C was great -- he was prompt at follow-ing up with question (either in person or via email) and also very honest on his opinion regarding treatment/process (but ultimately allowed me to make the decisions that I felt were best). He had a very positive but realistic attitude, which is helpful when youre going through something that has no guarantees.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Make sure you are able to be proactive with questions. You may not get everything you need up front but he is more than willing to address any questions/concerns -- remember that you are likely NOT the most difficult patient he has and don't be afraid to ask about what you need

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr C was always very open to answer any questions I had and was very responsive to all communications. This was a stark contrast to the other clinic I went to where I barely interacted with my doctor

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Kristine)

Nurses were always very nice & i appreciated getting the update calls

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Strengths: - Seeing a doctor during monitoring; in my prior clinic all i saw were techs who were unable to answer questions (I felt very much in the dark on progress & through 3 IUI cycles I spoke with my doctor maybe 3 times total, which includes the initial consult) - Multiple facilities; I went to both the Bklyn & Lower Manhattan Location Weaknesses - Wait Times; for the most part I didnt have issues but there were a number of instances where morning monitoring took 2 hrs (which is challenging when you work full time) - Billing; ended up getting everything figured out but billing was confusing at times (between what my SOB says vs what i actually had to pay); not sure if this was due to the fact that my company offers Progyny fertility coverage so that made billing more complicated

What specific things went wrong at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

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Adaptability

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Lower Manhattan

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 33 - 34

2 IUI

1 IVF

Unexplained

European

Income $500K+

Marketer or PR

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

He [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] was very detailed when explaining each step of the process, what our different options were and his recommendations to achieve our preferred outcome - which was to get pregnant as soon as possible. He was very easy to connect with, made me laugh, and kept me optimistic throughout the process...recommended a single embryo transfer...I always felt taken care of and comfortable...

The staff at Kofinas is second to none! They are kind, compassionate and wonderful to work with...Every nurse or doctor I worked with was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and made me feel safe / comfortable. I never questioned any guidance I received because I trusted the judgement and the experience 100%...I always felt like a person rather than a number on a list when I went into the Kofinas office...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Working with Dr. Harry was a dream! He was very detailed when explaining each step of the process, what our different options were and his recommendations to achieve our preferred outcome - which was to get pregnant as soon as possible. He was very easy to connect with, made me laugh, and kept me optimistic throughout the process.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Trust him. He knows what he is doing!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I always felt like a person rather than a number on a list when I went into the Kofinas office. Seeing Dr. Harry and his amazing team multiple times a week meant that we had time to connect personally and discuss our children, how I was feeling about the process, etc. I always felt taken care of and comfortable.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

With my secondary infertility being unexplained, we did several tests to try and figure out what was going on, but never really landed on a clear explanation. We did two rounds of IUI, with the understanding that the odds of conception were low. After two unsuccessful inseminations, we decided to move quickly to IVF. We had a successful egg retrieval and our first transfer took. I am currently 8 months pregnant and expecting a baby boy in November!

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The staff at Kofinas is second to none! They are kind, compassionate and wonderful to work with.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

I loved working with the Kofinas clinic. Every nurse or doctor I worked with was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and made me feel safe / comfortable. I never questioned any guidance I received because I trusted the judgement and the experience 100%.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Dr. Harry recommended a single embryo transfer, which we were incredibly supportive of.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

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Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 28 - 29

3 IUI

PCOS

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. C [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] made me feel comfortable in every step I took. He gave me information I needed in order to make decisions and make the process - even though most times out of ones control feel like I decided every step. He always answered my emails super timely and always made time to see me if there was an issue. He knew my medical info without making me wait to pull it up...

The nursing staff [at Kofinas Fertility Group] & Dr. C are wonderful. I have nothing bad to say about them. The front desk is always helpful and kind. Kofinas’ weakness lies within their admin staff - finance specifically. It seems theyre understaffed and it is hard to speak to someone...3 iui cycles including appointments and medicine cost about $3,000 1 fet cycle cost about $5k...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I never once felt uncomfortable with a decision or appointment with Dr.C. He is the best doctor - not only because I’m now pregnant but because I trusted him - down to begging him to deliver my baby due in January because I really didn’t want to leave! I would recommend Dr.C to anyone needing fertility treatment - he always followed up with facts and his professional opinion on things, always answered emails timely, and always was friendly and made the appointments easy - even the hard ones.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Listen to what he says because he knows his stuff!!! I may have been a more difficult and defiant patient - again not the biggest fan of medicine but everything Dr.C told me to do, I did and it resulted in a positive pregnancy!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C is downright amazing. I am a skeptic when it comes to medicine because I don’t like taking it and frankly sometimes I think I know more - from Google not because I have a medical degree but Dr. C made me feel comfortable in every step I took. He gave me information I needed in order to make decisions and make the process - even though most times out of ones control feel like I decided every step. He always answered my emails super timely and always made time to see me if there was an issue. He knew my medical info without making me wait to pull it up and remembers my weekend plans!

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

Iui #1 - 1 day because I only had 1 decent follicle and Dr.C did not want to waste donor sperm on a cycle that was likely to be unsuccessful. 2.5 mg letrozole Iui #2 - 2 days Bc I had 1 good follicle. 5 mg letrozole Iui #3 - 1 day even though I had 2 good follicles but this was my choice. Possible 10 mg chlomid 1st FET cycle was successful - 2mg Estradiol 4x a day, 40mg lovenox 4x a day, viagra before cycle 2x a day, progesterone oil up until 10 weeks & progesterone suppositories 3x a day up until 10 weeks

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Kristine Gruper)

Kristine’s last day as Kofinas was the day I got to see my baby for the first time on a sonogram and she was so happy she had tears in her eyes. Saying by to her was so hard because you truly build a bond with the staff. The current staff is amazing, always so kind and welcoming.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

The nursing staff & Dr. C are wonderful. I have nothing bad to say about them. The front desk is always helpful and kind. Kofinas’ weakness lies within their admin staff - finance specifically. It seems theyre understaffed and it is hard to speak to someone.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

3 iui cycles including appointments and medicine cost about $3,000 1 fet cycle cost about $5k

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I’m only 29 with no history of fertility problems - dr.c explained why we should only do a single transfer based on facts

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

LGBTQ Care

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

LGBTQ Care

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2022, Successful

Age 34

3 IUI

1 IVF

1 Embryo Freezing

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. C. was a wonderful doctor. We worked with him through three IUIs and after that didn't work he asked if I still wanted to get pregnant because he thought that IVF would be a great option. He was right and our first time worked perfectly...Trust what he says. He really knows what he is doing...Our doctor recommended only transferring one embryo since it was our first time and I'm only 34 years old. He explained that there are so many risks to multiple births that it isn't worth it.

Dr. C and his whole [Kofinas Fertility Group] staff were on a first name basis with me. It is like a big family practice where everyone is super friendly and helpful. We had a lot of visits and really got to know one another...The nurses were FABULOUS! I was scared of getting my blood taken and they made it SO painless and fast. They were always on top of my paperwork, meds, prescriptions, and overall care. They truly made me feel comfortable and safe.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Trust what he says. He really knows what he is doing.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C and his whole staff were on a first name basis with me. It is like a big family practice where everyone is super friendly and helpful. We had a lot of visits and really got to know one another.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

We first did a surgery to remove some cysts. Then we did 3 IUIs which were unsuccessful. I ended up producing quite a few eggs each time but it never took with the sperm and the timing of everything. We did a consult for IVF and started right away. All of the hormones and treatments were extremely effective and we are now ten weeks pregnant with our first child.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The nurses were FABULOUS! I was scared of getting my blood taken and they made it SO painless and fast. They were always on top of my paperwork, meds, prescriptions, and overall care. They truly made me feel comfortable and safe. They always answered my questions, picked up the phone if I called, and were there to fully support and cheer me on in this process.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

You can do everything with Kofinas. It's a one stop shop. Their facilities are clean, professional, and you don't need to go looking for other services. It's all in house. They walk you through everything step-by-step and are always there to help in person or over the phone.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Monitoring is every day at every location between 7-9am. As a teacher I could get there early but I would still often be late for work. Thankfully my supervisors understood. Sometimes you'd be in and out super fast but if there were a lot of women there it would take longer. Honestly though this is the best method because there is no way to know how long each person will take so it's first come first served. Just bring a book and relax in case there are a lot of people and sometimes you're in and out very quick. There's no way to predict because every woman is on a different monitoring schedule.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I don't even want to look this up. I have a very thick folder full of receipts. Our insurance covered some things. Each visit with any type of monitoring was $50. Anytime I went just for bloodwork it was $30. Our insurance didn't pay for genetic testing which was $5,000. Our insurance also didn't pay for facility fees which were a few hundred dollars. There was a lot more that added up than we thought. For example, some meds we needed were not covered by insurance but I'm glad we paid for them out of pocket because it resulted in a pregnancy.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Our doctor recommended only transferring one embryo since it was our first time and I'm only 34 years old. He explained that there are so many risks to multiple births that it isn't worth it.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Scheduling

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Nursing Staff

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Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 44 - 45

2 IUI

PCOS

Uterine Fibroids

European

Income $50K - $99K

Teacher

2nd of 3 Docs

IVF With Other Docs

1 Egg Freezing With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

From the first time I met him [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] he put me at ease. He treats his patients as equals, listens attentively to concerns and works with you to your comfort level...His direct but compassionate approach was exactly what I was looking for...He treated me as an equal and brought a sense of humor to an experience that can be at times overwhelming and stressful...if I found a contradictory study he would research it and explain why it either was or was not valid...

Kofinas in general is known as a more intense clinic than some of the others comparatively with regards to protocol...Also, I would argue they are more affordable than some of the bigger places (RMA, Cornell) where you feel like a number. I never felt like a number at Kofinas. I felt as if all the doctors sincerely wanted me to succeed...They were the best at locating a vein on the first try...lovely and efficient...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous is the best fertility doctor I have seen. From the first time I met him he put me at ease. He treats his patients as equals, listens attentively to concerns and works with you to your comfort level. The hardest part of IVF is the feeling that you have no control over the process and it is quite an intense protocol. Dr. C was always willing to work with me if I felt I was having adverse effects to certain parts of the protocol, and he would encourage me by making me understand why certain aspects are imperative to success. As a result, I felt increasingly like I was in control of the process with him and it became less daunting over time. He has a great sense of humor that immediately endears him to his patients and is very important when talking about fertility! When my first round of FET didn't take, I felt he was just as baffled as I was when relaying the news. Indeed I felt completely in it with him the entire time. His direct but compassionate approach was exactly what I was looking for in a fertility doctor and I would recommend him to anyone considering fertility treatments.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Feel free to bring up any concerns and/or questions you may have. If you find a study that shows conflicting results from the protocol at Kofinas, show it to him; he will look into it!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. Chatzicharalampous is the best! He always made me feel comfortable and as if my concerns were heard; if I found a contradictory study he would research it and explain why it either was or was not valid. He treated me as an equal and brought a sense of humor to an experience that can be at times overwhelming and stressful.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

Honestly at this point I have forgotten the specifics of protocol. I know it started with estradiol, then added progesterone injections, along with extensive supplements and closer to the procedure there were a few days of prednisone.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

They were the best at locating a vein on the first try! When you are getting blood drawn every other day this is a big concern. They were lovely and efficient.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Kofinas in general is known as a more intense clinic than some of the others comparatively with regards to protocol. For example, some clinics will recommend progesterone shots or suppositories. Kofinas recommends both. However, their track record explains why. At 44, I became pregnant with the second transfer using my 37 year old eggs. Also, I would argue they are more affordable than some of the bigger places (RMA, Cornell) where you feel like a number. I never felt like a number at Kofinas. I felt as if all the doctors sincerely wanted me to succeed.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

It's different for everyone depending on which insurance provider you have but procedures became less expensive each time, every Dr visit had a $90 co-pay and you could return drugs (for freezing) and get money back- they were always willing to look for the cheapest option for you. I did one round of freezing, two hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 2 FETs, and I believe over that time span of 8 years I spent under $30,000 total.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The thinking at Kofinas was that if it is a tested 5 day embryo, then only one would be transferred. If it was a 3day embryo which can not be tested then they would transfer more than one.

Doctor

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021, Successful

Age 32

1 Egg Freezing

PCOS

Black or African-American

Income $50K - $99K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. C [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] was very warm and pleasant throughout the process. He always cared about how I felt during the stimulation and was the one who personally took care of every single detail, from the medication to the egg retrieval to the recovery to the final call for the eggs frozen...He is very professional but also very personable. His knowledge base is very broad and will answer any questions you may have, citing scientific evidence. He is optimistic and makes you feel very safe and offers exceptional care...

Kofinas Fertility is a very good clinic, staff is very nice and the Brooklyn Center is brand new and easily accessible. I wish the finance department was a bit more organized. There is some miscommunication that may cause some delays. All the nursing staff and MAs were great...Mondays and Fridays are really busy! May wait for an hour or more. Other days are ok, you are seen within 20-30 minutes...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

From the first appointment I could tell that Dr. C was the right doctor for me. He is very professional but also very personable. His knowledge base is very broad and will answer any questions you may have, citing scientific evidence. He is optimistic and makes you feel very safe and offers exceptional care. He will go above and beyond! I trusted every decision he made and I was not wrong! My friends who did egg freezing at other clinics had a much lower number of eggs, even with similar AMHs. He managed my hyperstimulation extremely well and I was feeling great within 3 days after the retrieval. I am definitely coming back to see him if I need to use my frozen eggs.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Trust him 100%. He will find a way to make it work!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C was very warm and pleasant throughout the process. He always cared about how I felt during the stimulation and was the one who personally took care of every single detail, from the medication to the egg retrieval to the recovery to the final call for the eggs frozen. I couldn't have asked for more!

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

Antagonist protocol, 150 gonal then 225 menopur. I have PCOS so the doses were not very high. I had 40 eggs retrieved, 26 were frozen.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kofinas Fertility Group. (Assigned nurse: Kristine)

Kristine is on top of everything, she will respond to your email in a timely fashion and will make sure you have your meds and insurance approvals on time. She was my advocate throughout this process and made things really easy.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Kofinas Fertility is a very good clinic, staff is very nice and the Brooklyn Center is brand new and easily accessible. I wish the finance department was a bit more organized. There is some miscommunication that may cause some delays. All the nursing staff and MAs were great, some days may be too long with the wait though! You do feel like everyone knows who you are and you are definitely not treated as a number.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Mondays and Fridays are really busy! May wait for an hour or more. Other days are ok, you are seen within 20-30 minutes.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Insurance covered most of it. Had to pay about 20% out of pocket.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

N/A

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 27 - 28

3 Embryo Freezing

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

European

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

dr. C was extremely professional and knowledgeable about what he was doing. He’s very patient with me and always happy to explain any and all questions without feeling like it’s a burden. I’ve noticed he’s always been kind to his staff / all the nurses. I liked he was always positive yet realistic with me...Was very responsive to any concern, kind and patient with me

Overall great caring doctors and nurses [at Kofinas Fertility Group] who give great comfort in what could be a scary process. I think what could be beneficial is just letting patients know what else could be helpful other than supplements to boost fertility going into a cycle...Nurses are awesome. They always explained everything thoroughly, never rushed me, super compassionate and made me feel comfortable at kofinas

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

I never see male doctors because I usually feel uncomfortable but dr. C was extremely professional and knowledgeable about what he was doing. He’s very patient with me and always happy to explain any and all questions without feeling like it’s a burden. I’ve noticed he’s always been kind to his staff / all the nurses. I liked he was always positive yet realistic with me

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

My most productive cycles came from a lot of independent research on eating healthy, staying stress free, using products on my body with less harsh chemicals vs. just supplements. I think that making that information a bit more known to other women, whether by nurses, doctors or a write up when starting might be helpful. This could have also been an experience unique to me but I did see noticeable results.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Was very responsive to any concern, kind and patient with me

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

This last cycle we started with chlomid am, pm 3 gonal 1 menapur then switched to 1 cetratide am, 4 menapur PM until my last day of shots which was am, certitude and 2 gonal + pm hcg shot

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

Nurses are awesome. They always explained everything thoroughly, never rushed me, super compassionate and made me feel comfortable at kofinas

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

Overall great caring doctors and nurses who give great comfort in what could be a scary process. I think what could be beneficial is just letting patients know what else could be helpful other than supplements to boost fertility going into a cycle

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

I had progyny so his costs were covered

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

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Frequency Seen

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 38 - 39

1 IVF

Endometriosis

Male Factor

Uterine Fibroids

Income $50K - $99K

3rd of 3 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

Dr. C. [Dr. Chatzicharalampous] is a very warm and caring person. he treated me with respect and even his humor was very appreciated as it helps relieves some of the stress of this process...He is very caring and remembers details of his patients. Very warm and makes you feel cared for...He tested me for everything that could be a factor in my getting pregnant and addressed every issue with medications...He uses single embryo transfer due to pregnancy complications with multiple transfers....

The nursing staff [at Kofinas Fertility Group] was very professional and compassionate...very organized and clean environment. The only issue was that they sometimes do not process copays properly and it helps to keep a receipt to prove payment...One canceled transfer while under the care of a different provider at the facility due to a miscalculation of medication timing while my doctor was away. Other than that it was a great experience. After that issue, I only saw Dr. C. in the Brooklyn office...Great space and would recommend it to any of my friends...

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Dr. C. is a very warm and caring person. he treated me with respect and even his humor was very appreciated as it helps relieves some of the stress of this process. I was very pleased with his care and will highly recommend him to my friends.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

To trust him because he knows what he is doing.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group?

He is very caring and remembers details of his patients. Very warm and makes you feel cared for.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.

He tested me for everything that could be a factor in my getting pregnant and addressed every issue with medications. This is something that was not done at previous facilities I attended before him.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kofinas Fertility Group.

The nursing staff was very professional and compassionate.

Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.

very organized and clean environment. The only issue was that they sometimes do not process copays properly and it helps to keep a receipt to prove payment. Great space and would recommend it to any of my friends.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.

It was well organized.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at Kofinas Fertility Group.

copays 50 when blood and ultrasound. 20 for just a doctor's visit. surgery costs. transfer and storage costs.

Describe Charalampos Chatzicharalampous's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.

He uses single embryo transfer due to pregnancy complications with multiple transfers.

What specific things went wrong at Kofinas Fertility Group?

Canceled a cycle due to clinic error

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Kofinas Fertility Group.

One canceled transfer while under the care of a different provider at the facility due to a miscalculation of medication timing while my doctor was away. Other than that it was a great experience. After that issue, I only saw Dr. C. in the Brooklyn office.

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

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Kofinas Fertility Group

Brooklyn Center

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous Kofinas Fertility Group

2019 - 2020, Successful

Age 29 - 30

1 IUI

PCOS

South Asian

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York

Finding Dr. Harry [Charalampos Chatzicharalampous] was such a blessing for us...he explained everything to us very carefully. His optimistic attitude is so comforting and he makes you feel like he actually cares about you. He's very knowledgeable and will let you know your options from the beginning. I was very pleased with my experience and I would recommend him to anyone seeking fertility help.

[NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York] was very clean and organized, they have all the necessary equipment needed. Wait times are not long, and the staff keeps the workflow very smooth. The view is also beautiful. The staff is very kind and greets you with a smile every time...[Nurse] Elena was amazing. She was very organized and stayed on top of task, if i had a problem she was very communicative. She's also very compassionate and handles test results with such care. Elena made this experience so much better.

How was your experience with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York?

Finding Dr. Harry was such a blessing for us. From the first day he explained everything to us very carefully. His optimistic attitude is so comforting and he makes you feel like he actually cares about you. He's very knowledgeable and will let you know your options from the beginning. I was very pleased with my experience and I would recommend him to anyone seeking fertility help.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York?

I would advice a future patient to trust his opinion and trust the process.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Charalampos Chatzicharalampous at NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York?

Dr. Harry was very warm and welcoming and took his time to sit down with us and explain things. He always greeted us with a smile.

Describe the protocols Charalampos Chatzicharalampous used in your cycles at NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York and their degree of success.

Due to PCOS I don"t always ovulate and it was very difficult to plan when I would ovulate. Dr. Harry placed me on femara and monitored my follicle growth, once I had mature follicles he gave me a trigger shot and proceeded with a IUI.

Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York. (Assigned nurse: Elena)

Everyone is the house was absolutely wonderful. Elena was amazing. She was very organized and stayed on top of task, if i had a problem she was very communicative. She's also very compassionate and handles test results with such care. Elena made this experience so much better.

Describe your experience with NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York.

This Clinic was very clean and organized, they have all the necessary equipment needed. Wait times are not long, and the staff keeps the workflow very smooth. The view is also beautiful. The staff is very kind and greets you with a smile every time.

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Charalampos Chatzicharalampous NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York

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