Dr. Smikle is very efficient and kind. He doesn't waste time and actually listens to his patients. He understands their concerns and pain and does something about it. I felt very well taken care of during my treatment...He was going to start with IUI, until I said I wanted 6 kids, then he said, "we're going to get you your 6 kids and go straight to IVF" he did not let any time go to waste.
[The staff at Laurel Fertility Care] were available 24/7, they were prompt, efficient, and didn't waste a single second with us. They actually understood when I said we wanted at least 6 kids and wanted to start our big family right away, that we had tried unsuccessfully for a year and wanted something done...Laurel Fertility doesn't have you do any treatment that isn't necessary. I am extremely grateful that they did not force me to continue PIO shots into week 10 like many other clinics do. They truly put the comfort of their patients (and their bank accounts) first and foremost. The best perk were the nurses, all the women who worked with me were the sweetest girls, answered all of my questions, and were so friendly. While I'm thrilled our dream of conceiving came true, I am very sad to say goodbye to them
How was your experience with Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care?
Dr. Smikle is very efficient and kind. He doesn't waste time and actually listens to his patients. He understands their concerns and pain and does something about it. I felt very well taken care of during my treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care?
Be completely open with your goals. Make sure you are up front with how many children you want and he'll get you to that number. He was going to start with IUI, until I said I wanted 6 kids, then he said, "we're going to get you your 6 kids and go straight to IVF" he did not let any time go to waste.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care?
I couldn't have asked for better care. It was a breath of fresh air finding someone who understood what we were going through, kind, compassionate, and answered all of our questions. They were available 24/7, they were prompt, efficient, and didn't waste a single second with us.
They actually understood when I said we wanted at least 6 kids and wanted to start our big family right away, that we had tried unsuccessfully for a year and wanted something done.
Having compared notes to women at other clinics, I can also honestly say that Laurel Fertility doesn't have you do any treatment that isn't necessary. I am extremely grateful that they did not force me to continue PIO shots into week 10 like many other clinics do. They truly put the comfort of their patients (and their bank accounts) first and foremost.
The best perk were the nurses, all the women who worked with me were the sweetest girls, answered all of my questions, and were so friendly. While I'm thrilled our dream of conceiving came true, I am very sad to say goodbye to them until next year when we come back for our little popcicle babies.
They take the most depressing, stressful time of your life, and turn it into a warm, rewarding experience. I absolutely love this clinic, I am so glad I was referred to them, I'll never go to anyone else.
Describe the protocols Collin Smikle used in your cycles at Laurel Fertility Care and their degree of success.
Egg retrieval, IVF, freeze the rest of the embryos for future transfers. We went for IVF first to reach our goal of 6 children.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Laurel Fertility Care. (Assigned nurse: Melissa)
The best perk were the nurses, all the women who worked with me were the sweetest girls, answered all of my questions, and were so friendly, organized, and efficient. While I'm thrilled our dream of conceiving came true, I am very sad to say goodbye to them until next year when we come back for our little popcicle babies.
Describe your experience with Laurel Fertility Care.
I couldn't have asked for better care. After being frustrated with OBGYNs that were the absolute worst, it was a breath of fresh air finding someone who understood what we were going through, kind, compassionate, and answered all of our questions. They were available 24/7, they were prompt, efficient, and didn't waste a single second with us.
They actually understood when I said we wanted at least 6 kids and wanted to start our big family right away, that we had tried unsuccessfully for a year and wanted something done. The other doctors we tried said come back in a year and sent us away without bothering to run tests.
Dr. Smikle immediately started us on an IVF cycle, ran tests to see what was going on, and got us successfully pregnant on the first try within a couple months.
Having compared notes to women at other clinics, I can also honestly say that Laurel Fertility doesn't have you do any treatment that isn't necessary. I am extremely grateful that they did not force me to continue PIO shots into week 10 like many other clinics do. They truly put the comfort of their patients (and their bank accounts) first and foremost.
The best perk were the nurses, all the women who worked with me were the sweetest girls, answered all of my questions, and were so friendly. While I'm thrilled our dream of conceiving came true, I am very sad to say goodbye to them until next year when we come back for our little popcicle babies.
I would 1,000% recommend this clinic to anyone who is struggling with infertility! Not only do they get results, they take the most depressing, stressful time of your life, and turn it into a warm, rewarding experience. I absolutely love this clinic, I am so glad I was referred to them, I'll never go to anyone else.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care.
Around $22k
Describe Collin Smikle's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Laurel Fertility Care.
I was disappointed at first that they went with single transfer rather than multiple embryo transfer, but at the same time, I appreciate that they put the health of me and my baby first. Their reasoning for this was that I am still considered young and we do not need to do multiple transfers at this time.
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