[Dr. Daniel Skora] respectful of me and my partner, who is a trans woman...When we started care and reviewed our labs, he offered us the choice of IUI or IVF due to male factor subfertility. I am still fertile with a great AFC, but have diminished ovarian reserve for my age (I am 28 and my partner is 33). My partner's sperm was right on the edge of recommending straight to IVF, so we chose IVF due to a higher chance of success, overall diminished cost compared to several IUI cycles + potential IVF, and my partner desiring to start HRT.
IVF with ICSI including FET overall cost is about $17,000 [at Fertility Specialists of Texas]...Strengths: The docs are very personable and skilled as far as I have seen!...LGBTQ friendly! The clinic is clean and efficient, easy to navigate. Staff was all friendly and want to help you. I would definitely recommend. Weaknesses: Expensive, but not any more than most places. Billing team a little disorganized but they are responsive and will help you!
How was your experience with Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
He was very direct and clear but empathetic. Explained everything thoroughly and treated us as equals in our care. I really enjoy his easygoing and nonjudgmental demeanor. Dr Skora's intelligence and kind personality both come across in his care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
Be informed and ready to talk about your options and questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
As a midwife, I have very high expectations for my care providers, and Dr Skora met all of them. He takes the time at each appointment to explain your options and procedures. Additionally, he and his staff were all very respectful of me and my partner, who is a trans woman. We did not have to worry about being judged or misgendered in his office.
Describe the protocols Daniel Skora used in your cycles at Fertility Specialists of Texas and their degree of success.
Still in the process of treatment! When we started care and reviewed our labs, he offered us the choice of IUI or IVF due to male factor subfertility. I am still fertile with a great AFC, but have diminished ovarian reserve for my age (I am 28 and my partner is 33). My partner's sperm was right on the edge of recommending straight to IVF, so we chose IVF due to a higher chance of success, overall diminished cost compared to several IUI cycles + potential IVF, and my partner desiring to start HRT.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Specialists of Texas. (Assigned nurse: Mayra)
Have not started treatments yet. So far so good though.
Describe your experience with Fertility Specialists of Texas.
Strengths: The docs are very personable and skilled as far as I have seen! High success rates. LGBTQ friendly! The clinic is clean and efficient, easy to navigate. Staff was all friendly and want to help you. I would definitely recommend.
Weaknesses: Expensive, but not any more than most places. Billing team a little disorganized but they are responsive and will help you!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas.
IVF with ICSI including FET overall cost is about $17,000. Medications, anesthesia, etc. are billed separately, so about another $8,0000 I am estimating.
Describe Daniel Skora's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Specialists of Texas.
He prefers to only transfer one embryo, at least in my case. I am not sure if it would be different for someone older or with other health factors.
[Dr. Skora was] Always very nice a has a smile. Very thorough and makes sure all questions are answered and you are on the same page and comfortable. Haven't done transfer yet due to Covid19 cancelling treatments but egg retrieval process went well...Every treatment and protocols seem up to date, well tested and approved. Everything went well and on schedule as they planned and explained
Nice and clean office. Everyone is respectful and organized. Dr and nurse are amazing at what they do...Every treatment and protocols seem up to date, well tested and approved. Everything went well and on schedule as they planned and explained...Good bed side manner, seems to care alot and always make sure questions are answered
How was your experience with Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
Always very nice a has a smile. Very thorough and makes sure all questions are answered and you are on the same page and comfortable. Haven't done transfer yet due to Covid19 cancelling treatments but egg retrieval process went well.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
Be open and hoy. He's there to help
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
Good bed side manner, seems to care alot and always make sure questions are answered
Describe the protocols Daniel Skora used in your cycles at Fertility Specialists of Texas and their degree of success.
Every treatment and protocols seem up to date, well tested and approved. Everything went well and on schedule as they planned and explained
Describe your experience with your nurse at Fertility Specialists of Texas. (Assigned nurse: Kelly ruben)
She's very nice and tried to get back to you quickly
Describe your experience with Fertility Specialists of Texas.
Nice and clean office. Everyone is respectful and organized. Dr and nurse are amazing at what they do. Can't wait for covid19 to pass through so we can do our frozen embryo transfer. I have faith in Kelly and Skora that things will go smoothly just as egg retrieval did.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas.
Some of my treatment was covered under insurance fertility max. But still had 50 copay every visit, retrieval was around $1,500 and some meds were not covered.
Describe Daniel Skora's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility Specialists of Texas.
Says since it's only male factor, he only recommended 1 embryo at a time
He explained when things would be uncomfortable. His team is responsive. The initial consultations can get costly so you have to be prepared for all the out of pocket. With insurance we still spent over $1,000. Dr Skora keeps it real, doesn't over-sell...He was straight-forward and ro the point. I liked all the pricing info and recommendations he supplied for additional treatment and care.
Good location and parking garage access. They explain procedures in depth but not the pain for the Hsg test. I feel like I know what is required from me, I just need financial assistance to get started. They offer support tools...[the Fertility Specialists of Texas nurses] provide needed information and are professional..
How was your experience with Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
He explained when things would be uncomfortable. His team is responsive. The initial consultations can get costly so you have to be prepared for all the out of pocket. With insurance we still spent over $1,000. Dr Skora keeps it real, doesn't over-sell.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
Get your money right, about $16K
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas?
He was straight-forward and ro the point. I liked all the pricing info and recommendations he supplied for additional treatment and care.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Fertility Specialists of Texas.
They provide needed information and are professional.
Describe your experience with Fertility Specialists of Texas.
Good location and parking garage access. They explain procedures in depth but not the pain for the Hsg test. I feel like I know what is required from me, I just need financial assistance to get started. They offer support tools.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Skora at Fertility Specialists of Texas.
I paid over a $1000 for consult and initial checks, including egg and supermarket analysis. The ivf starts at $16K and egg freezing is $8K alone.