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2020 - 2022, Unknown Success
He [Dr. Claudio Benadiva] seems very knowledgeable and does not give false hope. He typically answers questions quite directly and provides risk versus benefits, and potential outcomes when asked directly. He could be better if he broke things down on a more basic level. Only because I am a nurse, I know to ask more pointed questions (most of the time). I believe he is good at getting the best outcomes in a safe manner. Also, when I panicked, he put me at ease, gave me the facts and my realistic options. And that was great for me.
They [Center for Advanced Reproductive Services - UCONN Medical] are accessible. They have good follow-up and follow-through...My nurse is quite familiar with my case, and coordinates things very well for me. Except one instance when multiple blood draws could have been avoided. I communicated that to her, since then she has been much better with detailing the next steps and expectations along the way.
How was your experience with Claudio Benadiva at Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical)?
He seems very knowledgeable and does not give false hope. He typically answers questions quite directly and provides risk versus benefits, and potential outcomes when asked directly. He could be better if he broke things down on a more basic level. Only because I am a nurse, I know to ask more pointed questions (most of the time). I believe he is good at getting the best outcomes in a safe manner. Also, when I panicked, he put me at ease, gave me the facts and my realistic options. And that was great for me.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Claudio Benadiva at Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical)?
Do your own research as much as possible so you can have a list of educated questions to ask. Don't be afraid to ask ANY question at all.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Claudio Benadiva at Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical)?
I have continued communication with the office, Dr. Benadiva refers to me by my name, not my diagnosis. Nurses are good.
Describe the protocols Claudio Benadiva used in your cycles at Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical) and their degree of success.
He medically induced my cycle to check my uterine lining. This was in preparation for my saline sonogram, which detected my uterine polyps, which had to be surgically removed. Awaiting approval on genetic testing to select my egg donor.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical). (Assigned nurse: Kathy)
My nurse is quite familiar with my case, and coordinates things very well for me. Except one instance when multiple blood draws could have been avoided. I communicated that to her, since then she has been much better with detailing the next steps and expectations along the way.
Describe your experience with Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical).
They are accessible. They have good follow-up and follow-through. The new financial person, Vera is excellent. The former one, Dawn, who retired left me a voicemail and forgot to hang up before speaking derogatively about me on my voicemail. This was escalated, but unfortunately, she only had 2 weeks left prior to retiring.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Claudio Benadiva at Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical).
Still in progress but estimate at my out of pocket expenses will be about $35,000.
Describe Claudio Benadiva's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (UCONN Medical).
Dr Benadiva wants to get live birth results, so he does not take unnecessary risks and has referred to "literature" often when explaining his decision. So, if you're over 45 or 46 on single embryo transfers for you. Multiple babies, twins etc.. are high risk for mothers at any age, and even more so for mortality and morbidity for mother and babies as the mother's maternal age increases.