Danielle Lane

I was looking for a fertility doctor who was expert at their work, relateable as a human being, and results-oriented. I was not looking for a spiritual or touchy-feely process or provider. Dr. Lane was perfect. It was always a pleasure to see her and her staff. She is personally smart, dynamic, and very competent. She got me and my husband right away and was the perfect doctor for us. We would go back to her again in a heartbeat.

Watch the bills carefully. Our only negative from this process (besides the fact that we were in it) was some confusion over billing. I don't think Dr. Lane was doing anything nefarious, but the back office billing person made a number of mistakes. I think the person was let got, so this could be a non-issue now, but it taught us a good lesson. It's really too bad, because she's a great doctor (and why should a doctor also have to be a business manager?). That said, she took our concerns very seriously and acted on them, and we would absolutely go back to her again.

It has now been a few years so the details are fuzzy, but I think we did 3 cycles of clomid plus timed intercourse, 3 cycles of injections, and then three cycles of IUI. This was the mandated protocol from our insurance-- had that not been a factor, I think Dr. Lane would have been as aggressive as we wanted. I had a successful pregnancy (singleton) from the third round of IUI, though I had been anticipating beginning IVF in the next cycle.

We were very lucky and our costs, minus co-pays, were almost all covered by insurance.

I worked with Dr. Lane about 3-4 years ago; I was 42-43 at the time. I have a medical background and knew the odds against success going in. One of the biggest reasons I initially chose her was convenience; she has an office in Novato which was close to my workplace at the time. Her office was very quiet and calm, with the reception area almost spa-like. Her office staff were cheerful and accommodating. Dr. Lane herself is quite personable and energetic; I liked that it was basically a private practice rather than a large impersonal clinic (she had one other MD, Dr. Agard working with her at the time who has since moved to another office, she was also great to work with). After a few failed tries with my own eggs I moved on to donor egg, which she was able to facilitate; the whole thing seemed to happen quite quickly from the time I made the decision to go this route. I ended up with beautiful amazing twins who are now 2 1/2 (which is why I don't have as much time to respond to emails as I used to)!

Can't think of anything specific to this doctor; I had a good experience and my expectations were met.

Don't remember details, but seemed to be using the standard of care protocols. My OE protocols were not successful, but I was in my early 40s at the time so this is not unexpected.

Don't recall specifics, but once I was done with the whole process it was well over $50K (this includes egg donor fee)

Always received first hand care from Dr. Lane. Was never sent to an NP or other. Very organized for a busy practice. The schedule and medication requirements were laid out very clearly. The staff is reachable by email and is responsive. I would have investigated the costs more closely, otherwise a very good experience. Dr. Lane has a lot of experience, is very intelligent, and a great network.

Do research ahead of time and think about options logically, not emotionally.

The treatment strategy included medication, retrieval, and support along very step of the way. There were multiple attempts that did not result in carrying a child, however, Dr. Lane works with you to find the best possible option to achieve your goal of building a family.

The costs were about 35% higher than initially anticipated.

Dr. Lane is honest, educated and compassionate. She did not treat me like a number. Her practice is small and intimate. This was just what I needed. I came to her very scared and vulnerable and she embraced me and empowered me.

Ask every question that you can think of. She will answer them. She is honest and direct, but not harsh. She knows her stuff. Trust her.

I would rather not share

IVF- Retrieval, PGS, Transfer and drugs was about $27k

Dr. Lane will always chose to transfer the highest grade of embryo, especially if PGS/PGD has been done. She does not pressure you to do anything you do not want to do, and gives you scenarios surrounding each decision.

Dr Lane is a careful and competent physician. She made me feel comfortable with my care plan

She was a better choice than the first physician I saw who wanted to just treat me by protocol

I used gonal f, menopur and cetrotide

About $10,000

She is straight to the point. Very honest and up front. Always explained the process and answers all questions that arise. I do far has had a good experience with her. I really don’t have anytybad to say of her as a doctor.

Be ready to get the truth and straight forward. You might not like what she says but she is to the point.

Serious of procedures egg retrieval, embryo biopsy. Progesterone study. 30,000 plus