Dr. Stein is very scientific and accurate and won't hide anything if he feels so. He reacts quick to test results he sees....Dr. Stein is quick and sharp. He pointed out my weight ... I am skinny... is the problem and how human body is smart to know when is safe to get pregnant and asked us to comeback for him when we are ready to be parents...He has good humor too and always said willing to give me some fat from him which made me laugh.
[RMA - West Side] Convenient location. Relatively short waiting time....[Nurse] Loved working with Krista! She's kind, warm and full of compassion. She knows the work well. She took time when answering our questions and feels happy for our results....Dr. Stein is very scientific and accurate and won't hide anything if he feels so. He reacts quick to test results he sees. This might be the right way to do it although sometimes it could give us some mental stress. In the end it turned out that he did the right thing and made right decisions.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
First off, our background might be a piece of cake for Dr Stein. We are both just over 30 trying for a year. My hubby has very active spern counts. I am skinny but all good otherwise. Dr. Stein is quick and sharp. He pointed out my weight is the problem and how human body is smart to know when is safe to get pregnant and asked us to comeback for him when we are ready to be parents. We came 6mo later and one negative preganancy test on clomed and natural intimacy and one IUI which we succeeded and now I am 9 weeks in. Dr. Stein is very scientific and accurate and won't hide anything if he feels so. He reacts quick to test results he sees. This might be the right way to do it although sometimes it could give us some mental stress. In the end it turned out that he did the right thing and made right decisions. He has good humor too and always said willing to give me some fat from him which made me laugh. Anyways overall good experience with Dr. Stein and hope all the best with our first one!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Trust him
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein is very scientific and accurate and won't hide anything if he feels so. He reacts quick to test results he sees. This might be the right way to do it although sometimes it could give us some mental stress. In the end it turned out that he did the right thing and made right decisions.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at RMA of New York.
Loved working with Krista! She's kind, warm and full of compassion. She knows the work well. She took time when answering our questions and feels happy for our results.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Convenient location. Relatively short waiting time.
Dr. Stein always knew every detail of our treatment, we saw him regularly as he did our morning monitoring most of the time. Never once did we have to remind him or fill in some gap of knowledge of our history with him...Its hard to point out any flaw with the care we received from Dr. Stein and the entire RMA team. - Dr. Stein is actively involved - from sales-pitching the practice to you on your first meeting, most morning monitoring, determining, tweaking, explaining the protocols, in close contact during the retrieval process and personally performing the implantation procedure. He even helped match us up with the right OBGYN upon release, based on where we live and our history...
[RMA - West Side] Strengths: Convenient location (for us), Work with our insurance (Progyny), well organized, mature setup across reception, billing, morning monitoring, IVF coordination and nursing care. Weaknesses - I cant really think of one...Morning monitoring at RMA is a smooth affair. Can sometimes take about an hour, but time it right (e.g. arrive early or late) and you can be in and out within 20 minutes. The folks doing the blood work are especially amazing. We have a thin vein problem and the lab folks were always smiling reassuring, patient...
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Its hard to point out any flaw with the care we received from Dr. Stein and the entire RMA team.
- Dr. Stein is actively involved - from sales-pitching the practice to you on your first meeting, most morning monitoring, determining, tweaking, explaining the protocols, in close contact during the retrieval process and personally performing the implantation procedure. He even helped match us up with the right OBGYN upon release, based on where we live and our history.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Please seriously consider Dr. Stein (as long as insurance and location works out for you) - you will be in good hands,
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein always knew every detail of our treatment, we saw him regularly as he did our morning monitoring most of the time. Never once did we have to remind him or fill in some gap of knowledge of our history with him (Happen one too many times - scarily - with the previous doctor we saw)
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
IVF cycle 1: Resulted in no embryos that passed PGS. Antagonist protocol that yielded 9 eggs and 2 made it to day 5.
IVF cycle 2: Resulted in a pregnancy (currently at week 10). Was a modified lupron flare protocol. Yielded 11 eggs, 2 made it to day 5, one passed PGS and implanted successfully.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
- the RMA team is kick ass. The IVF coordinator and nurse are available over email, and over phone and never take more than a couple of hours to return a call. Everything detail is organized and communicated in full detail.
- Morning monitoring at RMA is a smooth affair. Can sometimes take about an hour, but time it right (e.g. arrive early or late) and you can be in and out within 20 minutes. The folks doing the blood work are especially amazing. We have a thin vein problem and the lab folks were always smiling reassuring, patient
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Strengths: Convenient location (for us), Work with our insurance (Progyny), well organized, mature setup across reception, billing, morning monitoring, IVF coordination and nursing care.
Weaknesses - I cant really think of one
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
- Morning monitoring at RMA is a smooth affair. Can sometimes take about an hour, but time it right (e.g. arrive early or late) and you can be in and out within 20 minutes. The folks doing the blood work are especially amazing. We have a thin vein problem and the lab folks were always smiling reassuring, patient
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
RMA is fully covered at zero cost under our insurance plan - Progyny. We had zero bills to handle, zero co-pays to worry about.
He [Dr Stein] puts up rather well with my many questions that arise from looking at so many sources. I also appreciated that he wasn't pushy about any sort of particular treatment. He very plainly explained the options to us based on our situation. He told us the laid back approach, all the way through the very aggressive approach, the pros and cons of each option, and then let us decide.
All of the nurses I've talked to [at RMA of New York] are good, but Jean-Ann is the best. She offered to help me with injections two mornings when I was there for monitoring, since my husband was out of town. One time she even called me on her day off to respond to an email I had written.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein is very accessible and usually very warm. We have his email address and he always writes back promptly with detailed answers. I am someone who asks a lot of questions and who wants to know every little detail. I also have a lot of anxiety around this process which means I do a lot of research and ask a lot of questions to many different people on the subject (RE, OB, PCP, nutritionist, acupuncturist, friends/coworkers who have gone through this, 2nd opinions...anyone). He puts up rather well with my many questions that arise from looking at so many sources. I also appreciated that he wasn't pushy about any sort of particular treatment. He very plainly explained the options to us based on our situation. He told us the laid back approach, all the way through the very aggressive approach, the pros and cons of each option, and then let us decide. It doesn't seem to be about money with him - he truly seems to want us to get pregnant with a viable baby, and not just for money or to "up" his numbers. I really believe he cares. So far in our treatment he has been right in all of his opinions of what our fertility issues are. We aren't out of the woods yet, but I've been seeing him for just over a year now and we are definitely very close to a viable pregnancy with our own sperm and eggs. I have more hope now than I had before. Also, he always recognizes me when he sees me in the waiting room. He has so many patients, and yet he knows who we are. (Maybe he only remembers me because I'm crazy, but I don't think so - he seems to remember lots of people). It feels more personal, instead of me just being another number. UPDATE: We seem to be out of the woods now! After my 2nd embryo transfer (both with genetically tested single embryo) I am now almost 16 weeks pregnant! (1st embryo transfer with genetically tested embryo did result in a pregnancy, but he thought it was a chemical pregnancy as it miscarried very shortly after the positive pregnancy test). This current pregnancy - my 5th one - is the first one to make it this far by a mile. It's the first one I ever even heard a heartbeat. I'm still only cautiously optimistic because of all of the miscarriages prior to this, but we have hope!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Don't be shy to ask questions. He's fairly patient with this, but sometimes won't think to have us try a certain thing until we bring it up. For example we did two egg retrievals and only the second one brought us normal embryos (genetically tested). He assumed we were going to do a frozen transfer the next cycle. We thought about it, and then asked if it would make sense to do another egg retrieval and try to bank a few more genetically normal embryos before the transfer. (We had several reasons for this). He said that was a great idea, and he recommended highly that we do it, if we were up for it - but he didn't suggest it himself - we brought the subject up to him.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
See my previous statement. I definitely feel like a person there, and not a number.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
IUI: 5 days of Letrozole, then monitoring. IUI done when I had 2 or 3 eggs maturing. (Ended up in pregnancy - my third, but miscarriage at 6w1d). Rationale was not to use injectables for an IUI cycle, as those tend to result in multiples which is risky. So we just gave my ovaries a little push and it worked! But the embryo was abnormal (tested fetus after miscarriage and was missing part of the 8th chromosome) so IUI didn't seem to be for us. We needed to move on to IVF with genetic testing.
Egg retrieval #1: 150 gonal F and 2 vials of menopur. Then a few days later added in a 3rd vial of menopur and also gonarelix. Egg retrieval on day 13. 10 eggs/8 mature/5 fertilized/1 made it to day 6/0 tested genetically normal. :(
Egg retrieval #2: 225 gonal F and 2 vials of menopur. Then a few days later added in a 3rd vial of menopur and also gonarelix. Egg retrieval on day 14. 24 eggs/20 mature/17 fertilized/6 made it to day 6/2 tested genetically normal (grades CB and DA). Rationale was to try and get more eggs than the first retrieval - which worked, and gave us at least a few "normal" ones.
Decision as to whether we should transfer one of the "normal" embryos, or if we should try to bank a few more "normal" embryos before a transfer. Opted to bank.
Egg retrieval #3: 200 gonal F and 2 vials of menopur. Then a few days later added in a 3rd vial of menopur and also gonarelix. Egg retrieval on day 14. 10 eggs/10 mature/8 fertilized/5 made it to day 6/3 tested genetically normal (grades AB, BB, BC). Rationale was to get better quality eggs, rather than quantity. It worked! This was by far my best cycle in terms of embryology results. At this point we had 5 "normal" embryos frozen (although he said the DA looked really bad - and in all his years of doing this he's only seen a viable pregnancy with a D embryo twice.
Transfer #1: 2 mg estrace taken twice a day. A few days later upped it to 2 mg of estrace three times a day. 5 days before transfer started 50 mg progesterone intramuscular shot once a day/16 mg Medrol for 7 days/1000 mg Azithromycen once. Transfer of BB embryo that thawed to an AA embryo. Lining was at 10mm. Resulted in positive pregnancy test (my 4th) but it didn't stick. Doctor said this was a fluke or bad luck that it didn't work - that with a genetically "normal" AA embryo with 10mm lining (and nothing else structurally wrong with me) this should have worked.
Transfer #2: Same protocol as above, however upped to 75 mg progesterone when mine tested slightly low. Transfer of AB embryo that thawed the same. Lining was at 9mm. This one worked! (My fifth pregnancy). As of this writing I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: Jean-Ann Mckiernan and Ferstendig)
All of the nurses I've talked to are good, but Jean-Ann is the best. She offered to help me with injections two mornings when I was there for monitoring, since my husband was out of town. One time she even called me on her day off to respond to an email I had written. I really feel like she's in our cheering section and is hoping for us to succeed.
Eliza was also awesome. When I got discharged from the RE's office (to my OB), I hadn't said goodbye to her before I left, so she ran out into the hall while I was waiting for the elevator just to say goodbye and good luck. So sweet!
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Very pleasant and clean and comfortable.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Our insurance was pretty good. They were in network the year where I had the bulk of my treatments (Anthem Blue Cross). They are not in network anymore, so it would have been much more expensive.
What specific things went wrong at RMA of New York?
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at RMA of New York.
Nothing major. Our IVF coordinator isn't the best. I didn't feel that she had answers to some of our questions, or that she was a one stop shop for us. She is a very, very nice person, but we don't have a lot of confidence in her. We recently got assigned a new coordinator and it's too early to tell how good she is. UPDATE: Second coordinator wasn't much better than the first. I'm still not quite sure what an IVF coordinator is supposed to do.
Dr Stein spent no time explaining what we were trying to achieve in terms of egg freezing, my treatment or otherwise. I had no idea what was going on and it was my first treatment cycle -- and I've been through 2 more since. He knew I wanted to preserve my fertility with an egg freeze, but we didn't talk treatment plan, numbers, protocol, nothing. When I came in for my de-brief after the cycle, I raised this calmly and kindly as something I would have appreciated and he got defensive and literally told me to get out of office!!!! I told him he could not force me to do that, he had a responsibility to answer my questions about how many eggs I neede
The level of care and professionalism at RMA was appalling. It was impossible to get a nurse on the phone, it took ages to get called back, the nurses seemed unhappy and the doctors, too. I didn't know any better, but now I do. Awful...Packed waiting rooms, no one knows you, all profit, no compassion. Total factory...[Monitoring appointments were a] Cattle call. Huge waiting room that took ages...Dr Stein spent no time explaining what we were trying to achieve in terms of egg freezing, my treatment or otherwise. I had no idea what was going on and it was my first treatment cycle -- and I've been through 2 more since. He knew I wanted to preserve my fertility with an egg freeze, but we didn't talk treatment plan, numbers, protocol, nothing. Wh
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
I have already explained how appalling Dr. Stein's ability to communicate and explain my treatment, protocol, goals and outcomes was in a prior answer. Here, I'd like to respond about how bad the medical treatment was, too. I told Dr. Stein that my body responds very badly to birth control pills and that was why I've never been on them for any length of time. Nonetheless, he put me on them and I got a cyst right away and we couldn't go forward with my cycle. Then, having immediately gotten a new doctor, it was immediately clear I was triggered much too early. No wonder I got only 4--yes 4--eggs, only 1 of which was mature!!! In my next egg retrieval I got 12 eggs a few months later, 8 of which were mature and in my most recent retrieval - 5 years later at 39 years old I got 10 eggs, 9 of which fertilized and resulted in 6 Day blastocysts. So the numbers speak for themselves. Terrible communication and medical care from Dr. Stein. Save your time, heart and money and go elsewhere as fast possible.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Run for the door.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein spent no time explaining what we were trying to achieve in terms of egg freezing, my treatment or otherwise. I had no idea what was going on and it was my first treatment cycle -- and I've been through 2 more since. He knew I wanted to preserve my fertility with an egg freeze, but we didn't talk treatment plan, numbers, protocol, nothing. When I came in for my de-brief after the cycle, I raised this calmly and kindly as something I would have appreciated and he got defensive and literally told me to get out of office!!!! I told him he could not force me to do that, he had a responsibility to answer my questions about how many eggs I needed to preserve my fertility, to give me a reason why we didn't talk about that number ever or provide me with any information about why he selected my protocol. It was appalling. I can't imagine anything worse, really.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
I would love to be able to say, but Dr. Stein never explained any of this to me and when I asked he got defensive and asked me to leave his office, as I noted above. I later received my paper records from RMA, but there is no rationale for the protocol.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at RMA of New York.
Number not a human. Packed waiting rooms, no one knows you, all profit, no compassion. Total factory.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
The level of care and professionalism at RMA was appalling. It was impossible to get a nurse on the phone, it took ages to get called back, the nurses seemed unhappy and the doctors, too. I didn't know any better, but now I do. Awful.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
Cattle call. Huge waiting room that took ages.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
I can't now recall the exact amount, but with medications and the freeze, it was around 25k.
What specific things went wrong at RMA of New York?
I went to Dr Stein as a single mother by choice, with no history of fertility issues, and he created a plan for me that did not push for more treatment than necessary. He also explained his approach, and was available by phone and email. When I was pregnant, he had me schedule ultrasound appointments on his monitoring days so he could monitor my progress personally....Dr Stein listened to what I wanted, and provided a plan that worked for me. He explained why he recommended or didn't recommend a particular course of treatment and gave direct feedback on how I was doing.
The Westside location [RMA] is smaller, more personal, and tended not to be too crowded or have long waits for morning monitoring. Procedures were done at the main east side office, which was a bit more hectic and tended to have more waiting....Nurse, Eliza, was also very helpful, responding to emails and calls the same day...The clinical nurses who did blood draws and other tests during monitoring were fantastic. I'm very bad with having blood taken (get nauseous, woozy), and they got me through it quickly and without getting sick, and didn't make me feel rushed if I needed a few extra minutes to recover.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein listened to what I wanted, and provided a plan that worked for me. He explained why he recommended or didn't recommend a particular course of treatment and gave direct feedback on how I was doing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
I went to Dr Stein as a single mother by choice, with no history of fertility issues, and he created a plan for me that did not push for more treatment than necessary. He also explained his approach, and was available by phone and email. When I was pregnant, he had me schedule ultrasound appointments on his monitoring days so he could monitor my progress personally. His nurse, Eliza, was also very helpful, responding to emails and calls the same day.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
I did an unmedicated IUI with an ovulation trigger shot. My tests were all good and the shot helped produce a longer leuteal phase (I was ovulating late in the cycle naturally), so there was no reason to do medicated cycles. I had no indications of fertility issues, but was 40, so he supported my desire to strike a balance between minimal intervention and not waiting too long. I got pregnant on my second IUI (2nd at RMA, I also had 1 at Columbia). My son was born healthy and beautiful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: Eliza Ferstendig )
Eliza, the primary nurse I worked with, responded to emails and calls the same day, usually within a few hours. She talked me down when I got anxious, and helped with scheduling follow ups during my pregnancy when I was also dealing with my mother's terminal illness.
The clinical nurses who did blood draws and other tests during monitoring were fantastic. I'm very bad with having blood taken (get nauseous, woozy), and they got me through it quickly and without getting sick, and didn't make me feel rushed if I needed a few extra minutes to recover.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
The Westside location is smaller, more personal, and tended not to be too crowded or have long waits for morning monitoring. Procedures were done at the main east side office, which was a bit more hectic and tended to have more waiting.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Dr Stein was in network with my insurance. I had a copay for visits and monitoring.
Dr. Stein was always direct, but caring. He was very open about our limitations and the course of action. He ensured that we fully understood our options and answered our questions. He was able to grow our family. I had a miscarriage during our time together and he was incredibly compassionate and empathetic...We did both IUI and IVF cycles
Many people feel like there are a lot of patients going in and out [of RMA of New York], and there are. However, my case was known by all that treated me. I was treated with respect, kindness, and compassion which is what I needed throughout this journey...They were warm, welcoming, and answered all questions...Monitoring was quick, easy, and efficient. Wait time was minimal if any.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein was always direct, but caring. He was very open about our limitations and the course of action. He ensured that we fully understood our options and answered our questions. He was able to grow our family. I had a miscarriage during our time together and he was incredibly compassionate and empathetic.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Do not be taken aback by his direct approach. He is giving you the information you need to hear and he will always be honest.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein always remembered who I was and remembered my husband. He answered all my questions. While the visits were quick, that was due to my our longer consult appointments where he explained everything. He was always open to answering questions and never rushed me.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
We did both IUI and IVF cycles
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
The staff at RMA see a lot of patients, but I always felt like they knew my case. They were warm, welcoming, and answered all questions.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Many people feel like there are a lot of patients going in and out, and there are. However, my case was known by all that treated me. I was treated with respect, kindness, and compassion which is what I needed throughout this journey.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
Monitoring was quick, easy, and efficient. Wait time was minimal if any.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
The overall cost was 15,000 but I don’t remember the breakdown.
Dr. Stein seems confident and positive. He is very clear when explaining what each cycle will look like. He has many years of experience, including many awards for his work in the field. Unfortunately, I have only met with him twice during my cycle, including the consultation. Often times, I see his nurse or another doctor that works in the office.
The office [RMA of NY] is always clean. The staff is welcoming and professional. Scheduling is easy. A weakness is that when I call with a question for the nurse, it usually takes quite a couple hours to hear back from them, but I do understand that they are busy....Dr. Stein seems confident and positive. He is very clear when explaining what each cycle will look like.... Unfortunately, I have only met with him twice during my cycle, including the consultation.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein seems confident and positive. He is very clear when explaining what each cycle will look like. He has many years of experience, including many awards for his work in the field. Unfortunately, I have only met with him twice during my cycle, including the consultation. Often times, I see his nurse or another doctor that works in the office.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Go in with an open mind and manage your expectations.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr.Stein took the time to meet with my husband and I during our consultation, during which, we did not feel rushed or pushed out the door. He listened to both of our concerns and feelings.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
I was prescribed clomid (100mg) for five days from day 5-9 of my cycle. On day 12, I had an ultrasound to determine the maturity of my follicles. On day 15, I had two follicles fully matured and was given ovidrel as a trigger shot. On day 16, my husband provided his sample and I had IUI.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at RMA of New York.
Everyone in the office is professional and very calm.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
The office is always clean. The staff is welcoming and professional. Scheduling is easy. A weakness is that when I call with a question for the nurse, it usually takes quite a couple hours to hear back from them, but I do understand that they are busy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
I pay a specialists copay from my insurance. They accept GHI for City employees.
Dr. Stein addressed my questions and concerns, but I felt a bit that they were brushed away (perhaps to ease my concerns) in an unhelpful way when I would've preferred a more serious, detailed response. The exam itself was very quick and I felt unnecessary since I already had results from a previous doctor and he seemed too in a rush anyway....I would've appreciated a more thorough consultation. My case isn't a particularly complicated one, but I felt that I was brushed off rather than engaged for what my concerns were.
The clinic [RMA of NY] had good communication with me over e-mail so far. I appreciated that I could ask whatever questions I had and expect a timely answer. The e-mail point person switched several times within the last year, which could be confusing, but the clinic was consistent in following up with me.... I would've appreciated a more thorough consultation. My case isn't a particularly complicated one, but I felt that I was brushed off rather than engaged for what my concerns were.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
I would've appreciated a more thorough consultation. My case isn't a particularly complicated one, but I felt that I was brushed off rather than engaged for what my concerns were. I also felt that my concerns were met with a don't-worry-about-it sort of response rather than answered more directly and thoroughly. I'm detailed oriented and felt that the response was a bit disconcerting.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
To not be afraid to act direct questions and follow up if the answers aren't as thorough as you'd like them to be.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein addressed my questions and concerns, but I felt a bit that they were brushed away (perhaps to ease my concerns) in an unhelpful way when I would've preferred a more serious, detailed response. The exam itself was very quick and I felt unnecessary since I already had results from a previous doctor and he seemed too in a rush anyway.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
I went in only for an initial consultation for possible egg freezing.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
The clinic had good communication with me over e-mail so far. I appreciated that I could ask whatever questions I had and expect a timely answer. The e-mail point person switched several times within the last year, which could be confusing, but the clinic was consistent in following up with me.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
I encountered only the initial consultation, which was covered by my insurance.
I constantly feel like I’m taking up his [Dr. Stein] time, annoying him with all my questions. He seems reluctant to talk to me, and doesn’t seem to pay any special attention to the specifics of my situation. ... When I had a miscarriage he never contacted me to talk. I had to call the office and begged to speak to him. I don’t understand why he is treating my case like this. ... During an endometrial biopsy, I made a noise because it hurt, and he said to me “don’t do that.” I felt awful.
Everyone [RMA of NY] seems knowledgeable but not great about financial support or navigating bills. Or any questions to be honest. Be prepared to have to make a huge effort to get people to talk to you, or explain things to you medically or financially. ... They [nurses] generally seem to be too busy. And when they call, their tone is way too obvious about whether they have good or bad news.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Many of my friends go to RMA, but see other doctors. They are shocked when I describe how I am being treated. During an endometrial biopsy, I made a noise because it hurt, and he said to me “don’t do that.” I felt awful. When I had a miscarriage he never contacted me to talk. I had to call the office and begged to speak to him. I don’t understand why he is treating my case like this.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Go to someone else at RMA.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
I constantly feel like I’m taking up his time, annoying him with all my questions. He seems reluctant to talk to me, and doesn’t seem to pay any special attention to the specifics of my situation.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
We did a few IUIs (with clomid)but since none were successful. Then we did an egg retrieval and got 4 embryos. Did transfer after genetic testing but it failed. So he did the endometrial biopsy which was positive, put me on antibiotics, and then I got pregnant on my own but miscarried.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at RMA of New York.
They generally seem to be too busy. And when they call, their tone is way too obvious about whether they have good or bad news. It’s ridiculous.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Everyone seems knowledgeable but not great about financial support or navigating bills. Or any questions to be honest. Be prepared to have to make a huge effort to get people to talk to you, or explain things to you medically or financially.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Each part of the process was thousands of dollars.
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
Glad he only does one embryo transfer at a time. I didn’t want multiple.
Dr Stein felt strongly against multiple embryo transfer when the embryo had been genetically tested because there was too great a risk of multiples...He’s an excellent communicator, and though a knowledgeable and highly experienced caregiver, he can still answer questions on a very human level. His bedside manor Is compassionate yet direct.
[RMA of NY nurses were] Excellent at calling back, thorough instructions, lots of personal attention and care...It’s a fantastic place with friendly organized staff that I would recommend to anyone . They are prompt and organized, very knowledgeable and responsive. Recommend to anyone. Kiran was really a wonderful coordinator of whom I could ask anything
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr stein’s strengths are numerous and I would recommend his care in a heartbeat to anyone trying to successfully conceive. He’s an excellent communicator, and though a knowledgeable and highly experienced caregiver, he can still answer questions on a very human level. His bedside manor Is compassionate yet direct.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Definitely trust in him and his care; he will get the best possible outcome for you and your family.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein was always very matter of fact about what was going on, heard me out and answered me fully and carefully, treated my concerns with compassion, understanding, and human understanding. He has given me 2 gorgeous kids ans hopefully one more on the way.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
Treatment was very straightforward for me, rational was clean and relatively simple, and I had 2 full term, healthy pregnancies (and one currently underway)
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: Kiran)
Excellent at calling back, thorough instructions, lots of personal attention and care
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
It’s a fantastic place with friendly organized staff that I would recommend to anyone . They are prompt and organized, very knowledgeable and responsive. Recommend to anyone. Kiran was really a wonderful coordinator of whom I could ask anything
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
Extremely well oiled machine
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Standard
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
Dr Stein felt strongly against multiple embryo transfer when the embryo had been genetically tested because there was too great a risk of multiples, which raised risks for babies and mom.
While Dr. Stein is very approachable and willing to answer questions by email, phone or appointment, he does have a very large number of clients (as you would expect from RMA NY). I did not always see him during monitoring and when I did, time was often limited. Also, while he was very good about tempering expectations, I felt there was a lot of emphasis on only my age and not further exploration of other contributing factors.
RMA has a good reputation, but they have such a high volume of patients, it's almost impossible to get the fully focused care that you deserve during this process. The billing department could use improvement with respect to organization and communication. ..The nursing staff was good. Given the volume of patients, I did not always speak to my primary nurse. I don't even remember her name. They were knowledgeable and responsive but I did not feel like I got focused care. I was passed between 2 coordinators.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein is an accomplished endocrinologist with a lot of experience. He was referred to me by a few friends / acquaintances who had positive views of him and his practice.
When my first round of IVF did not yield a large number of eggs / embryos, his adjustments for and throughout the second round showed far better results. A third attempt may have been even more promising, but we ultimately chose to move on.
In Dr. Stein's practice, there is not a lot of focus on preparation before cycles or treatment. There was very little advice on nutritional adjustments or supplements. For me, personally, I was looking for more guidance on how to possibly improve my situation from an integrative medicine perspective before jumping into another cycle.
That said, as far as western medicine, I would recommend him to those that are focused on that kind of treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
If you have questions, continue to ask them. He can be responsive by email. If not, his office will set up a phone consult.
He is direct and extremely knowledgeable, but I am not sure how much he thinks outside the box.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
While Dr. Stein is very approachable and willing to answer questions by email, phone or appointment, he does have a very large number of clients (as you would expect from RMA NY). I did not always see him during monitoring and when I did, time was often limited.
Also, while he was very good about tempering expectations, I felt there was a lot of emphasis on only my age and not further exploration of other contributing factors.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
In my first IVF cycle, we used the microflare protocol that starts with the birth control pill. Given my work schedule, I was on bcp for a week longer than standard. I had fears that this would over-suppress my ovaries. I wholeheartedly believe that my fears were valid. The amount of eggs retrieved did not match my expectations given antral follicle count from several day 3 observations. Trust your instincts!!
My second IVF cycle, using estrogen priming, yielded far more eggs. However, we opted for PGD and none of our embryos made it to blast even though they made it to day 5. Given my history of miscarriage, it was the right choice to try to test all the embryos at the time. However, for the next cycle, we will try to transfer some fresh embryos.
After speaking to a couple friends that were also patients of Dr. Stein, it seems that we were all started with the microflare protocol. Personally understanding the variations of our circumstances, ages and fertility issues, I am not sure that starting all of us on the same protocol shows much consideration for individual situations. Of course, we don't know if he does this for all patients but it is interesting to note.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
The nursing staff was good. Given the volume of patients, I did not always speak to my primary nurse. I don't even remember her name. They were knowledgeable and responsive but I did not feel like I got focused care.
I was passed between 2 coordinators. So, I never felt that I had direct care as there was always confusion as to which of the 2 should or could respond to me. Again, this took away from focused care.
My best experience was with one of the nurses that drew my blood. Whenever, she was there, she knew my name and expressed compassion. Unfortunately, there were also nurses that drew my blood that were more interested in discussing their weekend plans with other staff than giving me their full attention.
If you go to RMA, make sure they are clear who is your primary nurse and your primary coordinator.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
RMA has a good reputation, but they have such a high volume of patients, it's almost impossible to get the fully focused care that you deserve during this process.
The billing department could use improvement with respect to organization and communication. Given the importance of removing stress during fertility treatments, worrying about billing issues is counterproductive to the process. Get to know your billing coordinator and stay on top of them.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
Monitoring appointments are only from 7 AM - 9 AM on weekdays. If your monitoring appointment falls on a weekend, you have to go the Eastside office with similar hours.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Standard costs. Other responses here are accurate. Mine were a bit convoluted given he was considered out-of-network for me.
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
Given my age, Dr. Stein, expressed that he was against multiple embryo transfer.
What specific things went wrong at RMA of New York?
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at RMA of New York.
I am not sure if this is unique to RMA but the billing process was cumbersome and confusing.
Dr Stein is a very knowledgeable professional. He is very clear on which direction to take and is ready to guide you during the process. He is honest and direct, he doesn't cover things. He could take a bit more time to talk during the treatment process. Feel that we have only spoken really taking time on the initial consultation then was very much in and out.
Very professional, well staffed office [RMA of New York]. Always ready to help. Open, cleaned and well equipped...The best [nurses] were the clinic associates. The ones helping the monitoring. That is a rocking team !...Dr Stein is a very knowledgeable professional. He is very clear on which direction to take and is ready to guide you during the process. He is honest and direct, he doesn't cover things. He could take a bit more time to talk during the treatment process. Feel that we have only spoken really taking time on the initial consultation then was very much in and out.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein is a very knowledgeable professional. He is very clear on which direction to take and is ready to guide you during the process. He is honest and direct, he doesn't cover things.
He could take a bit more time to talk during the treatment process.
Feel that we have only spoken really taking time on the initial consultation then was very much in and out.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Do intermediate check ins with patience, propose scheduling time to discuss. Offer all the options that RMA has, nutritionist etc, since the beginning. So people can feel that there is a support system behind the doctor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
He was direct and honest. He remembers all patience and tries to be as present as possible.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
Clomid for both IUI, pills super easy. Lots of monitoring.
Then IVF is a lot of combined inyectable medications followed by a trigger before egg retrieval. Later the transfer cycle is also very demanding. With a lot of other oral or inyectable medications.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at RMA of New York.
The best were the clinic associates. The ones helping the monitoring. That is a rocking team !
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Very professional, well staffed office. Always ready to help.
Open, cleaned and well equipped.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
17K
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
He was very clear about his strategy since day one and we were on board after asking a lot of questions. He shown us stadistica and explain risks to go to multiple embryo transfer
Dr. Stein did not take me seriously as a patient from the moment I met him.... I had explained my desire to pursue embryo cryopreservation with my partner's sperm. Dr. Stein asked me how long I have been with my partner and his age, and proceeded to tell me that it would be a mistake to proceed with embryo cryopreservation. I felt that it was extremely inappropriate and none of his business.... Draw your own conclusion and try not to get persuaded by doctor's opinion.
Clinic [RMA of NY] is well organized and professional. They informed me of the grants available through NYS and the information pertaining to IVF protocols. They have spent time to explain the various steps of the process.... The costs of IVF cycle were reasonable compared to other clinics in NYC (15k), and the clinic offered to help with grants. I was able to obtain a reduced rate on medication which resulted in $4K savings
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein did not take me seriously as a patient from the moment I met him. When he opened a chart with his assistant, they asked me if I was a lesbian and laughed when I said this is not the case. I had explained my desire to pursue embryo cryopreservation with my partner's sperm. Dr. Stein asked me how long I have been with my partner and his age, and proceeded to tell me that it would be a mistake to proceed with embryo cryopreservation. I felt that it was extremely inappropriate and none of his business.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Draw your own conclusion and try not to get persuaded by doctor's opinion.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein was questioning my decision to undergo IVF for the purpose of embryo cryopreservation due to my partner's age. I thought it was very inappropriate.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
IFV for egg cryopreservation
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
Care coordinator was very helpful and organized
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Clinic is well organized and professional. They informed me of the grants available through NYS and the information pertaining to IVF protocols. They have spent time to explain the various steps of the process.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
The costs of IVF cycle were reasonable compared to other clinics in NYC (15k), and the clinic offered to help with grants. I was able to obtain a reduced rate on medication which resulted in $4K savings
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
I found DR Stein to be very available, he explained things well. he managed my expectations but not in a damaging way. he was very kind and warm. he spent the time with me needed during crisis situations...the doctor was always available either by phone, or email...I did 2 types of cycles. first without BCP and then with. based on first 2 cycle results, went on to do only cycles without bcp. the strategies ere aimed at increasing number of aggs without sacrificing quality.
There are several nurses who work with this team [at RMA]. I did have one primary nurse. I have found her to be compassionate and knowledgeable. calls were always answered same day within a few hours. emails were answered even quicker then that. sometimes she had to ask the doctor and got back to me in a timely manner always...billing dept is terrible. the front staff are kind. nobody enforces the rule of "no kids" in the office yet, it is written in a few places.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
I found DR Stein to be very available, he explained things well. he managed my expectations but not in a damaging way. he was very kind and warm. he spent the time with me needed during crisis situations
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
to make sure you fully understand the expectations of the cycle proposed
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
the doctor was always available either by phone, or email. the nursing staff was knowledgeable and superb in returning both emails and phone calls
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
I did 2 types of cycles. first without BCP and then with. based on first 2 cycle results, went on to do only cycles without bcp. the strategies ere aimed at increasing number of aggs without sacrificing quality.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
there are several nurses who work with this team. I did have one primary nurse. I have found her to be compassionate and knowledgeable. calls were always answered same day within a few hours. emails were answered even quicker then that. sometimes she had to ask the doctor and got back to me in a timely manner always.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
billing dept is terrible. the front staff are kind. nobody enforces the rule of "no kids" in the office yet, it is written in a few places.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
some days it was terrible other days it was nice and quick. if you get there early around 7, it is always quick--under 30 minutes
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
around 15,000$ per cycle
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
Dr. Stein came highly recommended to my husband and I through several friends who used him and all had successful pregnancies. Dr. Stein is very knowledgeable and gets straight to the point and explains things exactly as they are which I like. This is a very emotional process for couples and it’s important to know that your Dr is there to support you and answer any questions or worries. I would highly recommend Dr Stein to anyone trying to conceive. I am now 9 weeks pregnant after my 2nd transfer and couldn’t be happier.
I have nothing negative to say, I only had a great experience [at RMA of New York]. Always on time and professional and caring and happy...The clinic was always clean and appointments always ran on time. Also the locations are convenient. I will be returning for baby number two...they were all amazing, couldn’t recommend the team enough. All so sweet and caring.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein came highly recommended to my husband and I through several friends who used him and all had successful pregnancies. Dr. Stein is very knowledgeable and gets straight to the point and explains things exactly as they are which I like. This is a very emotional process for couples and it’s important to know that your Dr is there to support you and answer any questions or worries. I would highly recommend Dr Stein to anyone trying to conceive. I am now 9 weeks pregnant after my 2nd transfer and couldn’t be happier.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Go ahead and use him, he is known to be the best.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein was always on top of our situation and results. He was always ready to answer questions and gave us very realistic expectations.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: Elizabeth Lipov)
I thought they were all amazing, couldn’t recommend the team enough. All so sweet and caring.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
I have nothing negative to say, I only had a great experience. Always on time and professional and caring and happy. I really cannot say a bad word about the clinic and the team. The clinic was always clean and appointments always ran on time. Also the locations are convenient. I will be returning for baby number two.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
My health insurance did not cover IVF so we paid all of it out of pocket, it’s worth every penny.
[Dr. Daniel Stein is] One of the most highly experienced and knowledgeable doctors in the field. Offers clear and honest medical advice, explains pros and cons, and what to expect. Also very compassionate and helpful with advice and recommendations, never makes you feel like yet another number in the clinic. I very highly recommend him!
[RMA of New York is] Super efficient, flawless in how they work to make the patient process smooth. They are quick to share test results and schedule follow ups, and provide all the information you need to know what to expect...They [nurses] are all very kind, friendly, very efficient with scheduling, answering any queries and medication details. They're very helpful with any questions and return calls the same day.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
One of the most highly experienced and knowledgeable doctors in the field. Offers clear and honest medical advice, explains pros and cons, and what to expect. Also very compassionate and helpful with advice and recommendations, never makes you feel like yet another number in the clinic. I very highly recommend him!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Be honest with your expectations and be prepared to hear advice that may or may not be something you expect. Rest assured that it is the best advice you will get from an expert who has seen the gamut of medical cases over decades of service. You can trust him blindfolded.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein has always been very kind and compassionate in his patient care. He was always candid and honest with medical advice, which is something I value.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: Dara B)
They are all very kind, friendly, very efficient with scheduling, answering any queries and medication details. They're very helpful with any questions and return calls the same day.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Super efficient, flawless in how they work to make the patient process smooth. They are quick to share test results and schedule follow ups, and provide all the information you need to know what to expect.
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
Excellent approach. As a patient I knew exactly what to expect every step of the way.
[Dr. Daniel Stein] Was very thorough during my initial consultation & pointed me towards exploring endometriosis (which was a blessing & I am eternally grateful for that conversation as it was the first time it was brought up) but seems out of touch with me personally & relies on numerous coordinators...Not much communication during IUI cycle...First recommended I meet with a speciality obgyn to explore endometriosis & then also address a previously undiagnosed thyroid. Then 4 cycles of IUI before IVF
Issue [at RMA of New York] with not determining if IVF treatment was authorized yet (insurance wants 2 more IUI cycles) while being started with the IUI treatment in birth control therefore being put in limbo and delaying next steps...High volume & can seem just like a number at times. However, the front desk staff is very nice as were the nurses who drew blood during monitoring hours. Different coordinators do meet seem to coordinator with each other (I had an issue regarding starting IVF without checking if I was approved yet for treatments by insurance).
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Was very thorough during my initial consultation & pointed me towards exploring endometriosis (which was a blessing & I am eternally grateful for that conversation as it was the first time it was brought up) but seems out of touch with me personally & relies on numerous coordinators.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Be your own patient advocate
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Oversight in my specific profile (in regards to insurance) with led to delay in treatment after 4th IUI. Not much communication during IUI cycle.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
First recommended I meet with a speciality obgyn to explore endometriosis & then also address a previously undiagnosed thyroid. Then 4 cycles of IUI before IVF
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
High volume & can seem just like a number at times. However, the front desk staff is very nice as were the nurses who drew blood during monitoring hours. Different coordinators do meet seem to coordinator with each other (I had an issue regarding starting IVF without checking if I was approved yet for treatments by insurance).
What specific things went wrong at RMA of New York?
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at RMA of New York.
Issue with not determining if IVF treatment was authorized yet (insurance wants 2 more IUI cycles) while being started with the IUI treatment in birth control therefore being put in limbo and delaying next steps.
I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Stein, and this is not only because I have been so fortunate in being successful under his care...I am currently pregnant with my 3rd child, thanks to Dr. Stein. To say I am grateful to him is an understatement. But it goes beyond that- the care he and his team (especially nurse Eliza) provide is truly best in class, and their kindness and support is something my husband and I found to be invaluable, during what can at times be a very emotionally taxing process. Dr. Stein balances his incredible experience and expertise with a candid yet compassionate bedside manner. He was always able to make me laugh when I needed it! I truly miss him and his team, now that I have graduated
[RMA of New York] is a large clinic, which could be the only source of frustration. It is extremely well run though, you just need to have clear expectations. Sometimes rotating through different doctors who did not know me, I would be upset, but their expertise and professionalism was always very clear...Eliza [nurse] went above and beyond in her care for me. She even went out of her way to see me during my latest transfer. She is a wonderful personal, and incredibly talented professionally.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
I am currently pregnant with my 3rd child, thanks to Dr. Stein. To say I am grateful to him is an understatement. But it goes beyond that- the care he and his team (especially nurse Eliza) provide is truly best in class, and their kindness and support is something my husband and I found to be invaluable, during what can at times be a very emotionally taxing process. Dr. Stein balances his incredible experience and expertise with a candid yet compassionate bedside manner. He was always able to make me laugh when I needed it! I truly miss him and his team, now that I have graduated . I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Stein, and this is not only because I have been so fortunate in being successful under his care.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: Eliza)
Eliza went above and beyond in her care for me. She even went out of her way to see me during my latest transfer. She is a wonderful personal, and incredibly talented professionally.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
It is a large clinic, which could be the only source of frustration. It is extremely well run though, you just need to have clear expectations. Sometimes rotating through different doctors who did not know me, I would be upset, but their expertise and professionalism was always very clear.
He [Dr. Daniel Stein] was amazing! He knows his stuff...He is approachable, communicative and understands how anxiety-ridden this entire process can be. He also has a wonderful sense of humor, which makes a big difference...He treated me for my underachieve thyroid. He caught on to a downward trend that my endocronologist had missed. He helped put me on a medication to ovulate that reduced and had use complete genetic testing and sperm analysis before successfully completing one IUI
The Westside clinic [of RMA of NY] is clean, modern and warm. I think it is the perfect clinic. It feels inviting but not overwhelming and is set up so that you can read, and see how monitoring hours work. It is by far the nicest clinic I have been to...Eliza [nurse], was quick to get back to us with any questions and was easy to talk to about anything. She delivers results with care and made the whole process one of ease.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
He was amazing! He knows his stuff and will get you pregnant in the best course of action he sees fit. He is approachable, communicative and understands how anxiety-ridden this entire process can be. He also has a wonderful sense of humor, which makes a big difference.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
He knows what he is doing trust him completely.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein was personable and made it feel like he was always cheering on us with every week that went by. It was like seeing an old friend. He was cautious but optimistic and provided excellent and thorough care.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
He treated me for my underachieve thyroid. He caught on to a downward trend that my endocronologist had missed. He helped put me on a medication to ovulate that reduced and had use complete genetic testing and sperm analysis before successfully completing one IUI.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: ELIZA )
Eliza, was quick to get back to us with any questions and was easy to talk to about anything. She delivers results with care and made the whole process one of ease.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
The Westside clinic is clean, modern and warm. I think it is the perfect clinic. It feels inviting but not overwhelming and is set up so that you can read, and see how monitoring hours work. It is by far the nicest clinic I have been to.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Daniel Stein gets straight to the point when it comes to giving you a diagnosis and courses of treatment and the likelihood in each treatment. Giving you hope but also keeping you grounded with letting you know the risks and the chances of a viable pregnancy.... If your looking for a doctor who will not sugar coat things, this is the doctor you want.... Antagonist protocol Medications used: Chorionic Gonad, Menopur, Leuprolide trigger, Gonal f, Ganirelix, Progesterone.
Monitoring hours [at RMA NY] are really early usually between 7AM or 8:30AM, which monitoring hours could be held through the day, especially when having a job. The waiting rooms are usually packed for monitoring hours and people have to stand some days, it’s very overwhelming sometimes.... All nurses, car coordinator and nursing staff were very accommodating and polite. I have a fear of needles and they took the time, never rushed me on blood draws
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Daniel Stein gets straight to the point when it comes to giving you a diagnosis and courses of treatment and the likelihood in each treatment. Giving you hope but also keeping you grounded with letting you know the risks and the chances of a viable pregnancy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
If your looking for a doctor who will not sugar coat things, this is the doctor you want.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
He spoke directly to me instead of at me and without hesitation or personal feelings he was very blunt, which I prefer in a doctor.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
All nurses, car coordinator and nursing staff were very accommodating and polite. I have a fear of needles and they took the time, never rushed me on blood draws even when they were swamped. I typically saw the same round of nurses and it was nice to always see a familiar face.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Monitoring hours are really early usually between 7AM or 8:30AM, which monitoring hours could be held through the day, especially when having a job. The waiting rooms are usually packed for monitoring hours and people have to stand some days, it’s very overwhelming sometimes.
Dr. Stein took the time to explain his reasons behind the protocol he used as it was different from a previous round of egg freezing I'd done at a different clinic. He made me feel optimistic about my chances of a successful outcome and had a great bedside manner. He was available for questions via email and provided thoughtful responses...was caring and informative. He or a member of his staff was always available to answer questions in a timely manner.
The clinic [RMA of New York] is busy so unless you get there at the start of monitoring hours, expect a bit of a wait (especially if you have to go to the east side office). One complaint is that they didn't charge copays upon receipt of services...the bills I received were often a bit confusing...The coordinator was helpful in explaining next steps and keeping me organized with the paperwork. Having a point person in the clinic was great...
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein took the time to explain his reasons behind the protocol he used as it was different from a previous round of egg freezing I'd done at a different clinic. He made me feel optimistic about my chances of a successful outcome and had a great bedside manner. He was available for questions via email and provided thoughtful responses.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein was caring and informative. He or a member of his staff was always available to answer questions in a timely manner.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
The coordinator was helpful in explaining next steps and keeping me organized with the paperwork. Having a point person in the clinic was great.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
The clinic is busy so unless you get there at the start of monitoring hours, expect a bit of a wait (especially if you have to go to the east side office). One complaint is that they didn't charge copays upon receipt of services, do the bills I received were often a bit confusing.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
While the monitoring hours are early, the office gets busy quickly. That said, the office is like a well-oiled machine and the wait was generally tolerable.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Dr. Stein is very direct and honest with his patients. He explains every step of the process and answers all questions patiently with images and diagrams when necessary. He has given honest feedback when asked and has responded to emails or calls on a timely manner.... You will get a lot of information which is overwhelming and you will meet with various members of the team.
-Monitoring hours [at RMA of NY-West Side] are great because they are super early allowing flexibly and limited work disruption. -Monitoring visits are quick if you arrive early. -Office is in a great location. -Office is very organized.... The nursing staff and coordinator are patient and answer all your questions in a timely and detailed manner. They help you figure out every step of the process and will return your calls or emails very quickly.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein is very direct and honest with his patients. He explains every step of the process and answers all questions patiently with images and diagrams when necessary. He has given honest feedback when asked and has responded to emails or calls on a timely manner.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Bring your partner to your first visit. You will get a lot of information which is overwhelming and you will meet with various members of the team.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein was very honest and direct. He explained every step clearly and him and his team were very responsive.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
The nursing staff and coordinator are patient and answer all your questions in a timely and detailed manner. They help you figure out every step of the process and will return your calls or emails very quickly.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
-Monitoring hours are great because they are super early allowing flexibly and limited work disruption.
-Monitoring visits are quick if you arrive early.
-Office is in a great location.
-Office is very organized.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
Monitoring was super easy. Hours were early which allowed minimal interruption to my work schedule, especially if you arrive early.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
Around 19000 without medication.
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
Dr Stein advised we only transfer one embryo because it would be the safest for me and the baby.
I felt very confident with Dr Stein treating me. He has 20+ years of experience which earns my trust. He is not going to sugar coat things and make you have higher expectations than you should. He is a good communicator. I never had trouble understanding what he was telling me...He was honest and up front about our situation and our options but also down to earth...When I came to him feeling a certain way about something, he listened and resolved it.
They [RMA - West Side] were organized, had good monitoring hours (7AM - 8:30AM) and were always available via phone when needed. Very little wait time...They helped up get approved for a NYS grant which cut out costs in half....A nurse once called with instructions that were differnet than were emailed to me....The nurse who called me with my results/instructions was always warm, informative and a clear communicator. My coordinator answered emails promptly and thoroughly.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
I felt very confident with Dr Stein treating me. He has 20+ years of experience which earns my trust. He is not going to sugar coat things and make you have higher expectations than you should. He is a good communicator. I never had trouble understanding what he was telling me.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Trust his experience and if you need something more, ask. He listens.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
He was honest and up front about our situation and our options but also down to earth. I got to know about him and his family. I feel as if ive know him for years not months. When I came to him feeling a certain way about something, he listened and resolved it.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York.
The nurse who called me with my results/instructions was always warm, informative and a clear communicator. My coordinator answered emails promptly and thoroughly.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
They were organized, had good monitoring hours (7AM - 8:30AM) and were always available via phone when needed. Very little wait time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
They helped up get approved for a NYS grant which cut out costs in half.
What specific things went wrong at RMA of New York?
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at RMA of New York.
A nurse once called with instructions that were differnet than were emailed to me.
Dr Stein kept me calm through it all. I left RMA when they stopped taking my insurance, tried a different fertility clinic (one of my biggest regrets), and quickly returned happy to pay the out of pocket costs to be under Dr Stein's care. Would recommend highly!...Dr Stein is kind, patient, answers all of my questions, and most importantly reassures me. He is thoughtful and gentle.
Strenghts: research, kind docs, multiple clinic locations Weaknesses: busy especially on weekends...Very busy- tried to get there as early as possible. Waits at westside office shorter than eastside. Weekends are a long wait...I left RMA when they stopped taking my insurance, tried a different fertility clinic (one of my biggest regrets), and quickly returned happy to pay the out of pocket costs to be under Dr Stein's care. Would recommend highly!
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein is the best fertility doc in town. He is brilliant, kind, patient, responsive, and has a wonderful bedside manner. I wasn't the most straightforward fertility case, and I truly believe if I had ended up anywhere else, it wouldn't have ended the same happy way. Dr Stein kept me calm through it all. I left RMA when they stopped taking my insurance, tried a different fertility clinic (one of my biggest regrets), and quickly returned happy to pay the out of pocket costs to be under Dr Stein's care. Would recommend highly!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Good luck :)
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr Stein is kind, patient, answers all of my questions, and most importantly reassures me. He is thoughtful and gentle.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New York. (Assigned nurse: Eliza)
Very patient, reassuring, kind, went out of her way to make my journey as easy as possible
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
Strenghts: research, kind docs, multiple clinic locations
Weaknesses: busy especially on weekends
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New York.
Very busy- tried to get there as early as possible. Waits at westside office shorter than eastside. Weekends are a long wait
Describe Daniel Stein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New York.
single embryo transfer - multiple pregnancies being higher risk
Clomid, trigger shot, and IUI. I asked to add progesterone supplements this round, because my luteal phase is on the shorter side - Dr. Stein didn't think it was entirely necessary but was willing to try it with me...Dr. Stein is sort of rough around the edges, but he seems to truly care about me and my husband, and about our (hopeful) future pregnancy. He listened to my long list of questions about how to adjust treatment and he explained which ones we could do and which he didn't think were right for us. He was very quick to respond to the one email I sent.
Don't expect to see him at each appointment, but if you need to talk to him, he will certainly make time for a visit...The nurses [at RMA of NY] are great. They return phone calls quickly, answer all of my questions, and really show empathy and compassion. They don't make me feel silly for asking redundant or embarrassing questions...The clinic is clean, the receptionists are kind, and the nurses are compassionate.
How was your experience with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein is sort of rough around the edges, but he seems to truly care about me and my husband, and about our (hopeful) future pregnancy. He listened to my long list of questions about how to adjust treatment and he explained which ones we could do and which he didn't think were right for us. He was very quick to respond to the one email I sent.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Don't expect to see him at each appointment, but if you need to talk to him, he will certainly make time for a visit.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Daniel Stein at RMA of New York?
Dr. Stein is "no bullshit" and seems a little gruff at first, but he's been very reassuring and comforting to me because his bluntness makes me feel like I can trust him. He responded to an email in great detail and pretty quickly.
Describe the protocols Daniel Stein used in your cycles at RMA of New York and their degree of success.
Clomid, trigger shot, and IUI. I asked to add progesterone supplements this round, because my luteal phase is on the shorter side - Dr. Stein didn't think it was entirely necessary but was willing to try it with me.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at RMA of New York.
The nurses are great. They return phone calls quickly, answer all of my questions, and really show empathy and compassion. They don't make me feel silly for asking redundant or embarrassing questions.
Describe your experience with RMA of New York.
The clinic is clean, the receptionists are kind, and the nurses are compassionate.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Daniel Stein at RMA of New York.
