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2022, Unsuccessful
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Dr Colin Smikle barely talked to me during my consultation. I did appreciate that he gave room for a new very nice and caring Nurse Practitioner to practice nextside him to lead, but I didn't feel like Dr Smikle was very alert, nor did he speak or provide follicle count in the room which makes a patient nervous. I believe he's experiences, but his care does not feel personal or warm.
[Laurel Fertility Center] Strengths: The nurses. They were sweet and attentive, and knowledgeable. Weaknesses: Very very expensive storage costs, somewhat disorganize / requires active patient coordination, old fashioned offices that are quite cluttered. I consulted four clinics and my gut and other reviews just told me to not go with Laurel. I do hope they improve.
How was your experience with Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care?
Dr Collin Smikle is excperiences, but ultimately I didn't particularly like his communication style or bedside manner. He is the quiet type. He also falsely told me that some of my homone levels were elevated, which made me worry. Ultimately, the lab was not done on the right day, and the E2 number confirmed the lab result wasn't accurate. I only found this out after going to another clinic with a doctor to reassure me, explain, and take repeat labs (which were normal). I felt like Dr Smikle wanted to sell me on a big promise on number of eggs and create urgency based on the off labs.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care?
Be prepared to lean on nurses and other staff for warmth if that's what you need. Ask Dr. Smikle detailed questions as well as follow-up questions if you feel you aren't getting enough information.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care?
Dr Colin Smikle barely talked to me during my consultation. I did appreciate that he gave room for a new very nice and caring Nurse Practitioner to practice nextside him to lead, but I didn't feel like Dr Smikle was very alert, nor did he speak or provide follicle count in the room which makes a patient nervous. I believe he's experiences, but his care does not feel personal or warm.
Describe the protocols Collin Smikle used in your cycles at Laurel Fertility Care and their degree of success.
Did not choose to go with clinic after consultation.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Laurel Fertility Care.
I talked to a new NP, whom I can't remember, whom did most of the prep, intake and baseline ultrasound. She was lovely, compassionate, competent, and reassuring.
Other clinical staff were responsive on the portal for labs and next steps. However, some staff missed phone appointments and were avoidant in follow-up times.
Describe your experience with Laurel Fertility Care.
Strengths: The nurses. They were sweet and attentive, and knowledgeable.
Weaknesses: Very very expensive storage costs, somewhat disorganize / requires active patient coordination, old fashioned offices that are quite cluttered. I consulted four clinics and my gut and other reviews just told me to not go with Laurel. I do hope they improve.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Collin Smikle at Laurel Fertility Care.
Initial consult partly covered by insurance copay. Treatment costs were predicted to be in-line with other clinics. Storage costs astronomical.
What specific things went wrong at Laurel Fertility Care?
- Lost appointments
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Laurel Fertility Care.
Dr. Smikle consulted me on his treatment plan with lab work that was not accurate and that other doctors debunked quickly through logic and repeat labs.
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