David Reichman

I highly recommend Dr. Reichman as a fertility doctor. He's good at getting a big picture of what you are looking for. He gives you a sense of the overall steps and immediate steps without getting into too much overwhelming detail. He takes time to answer any and all questions you may have. He carefully reviews your bloodwork and modifies your medication as necessary to ensure any setbacks are minimized. I was lucky in that I did not experience any setbacks. At this practice, the timing of your cycle determines when eggs need to be retrieved and implanted and this may not always coincide with when your fertility doctor is on surgical rotation. For me, two other doctors in the practice did my 2 egg retrievals and 1 egg implantation. Dr. Melnick did 1 egg retrieval and Dr. Chung did both my egg retrieval and embryo implantation. All the procedures and subsequent follow up met and exceeded my expectations.

Come prepared with questions but even if you don't have that prepared, Dr. Reichman will put you at ease if you are just looking for a general fertility check. I appreciate that he always had a woman employee (nurse) present in the room as that made me more comfortable seeing a male doctor.

I don't remember the details of my meds except that Dr. Reichman kept such a good eye on things, that they were able to retrieve a lot of eggs both cycles without hyperstimulating my ovaries which gave my husband and I a greater chance of getting good embryos for implantation. I also remember that I did not end up having to take a lot the more uncomfortable shots like the intramuscular shot or the oil based shot because my natural levels were sufficient.

Billing is not super clear. There are a few ongoing items I am following up with the billing department on.

Cornell only implants 1 embryo at a time which is what I also wanted because I only want 1 child at a time.

I remember being so nervous for my consultation. Remember, that’s normal! It can be a very nerve wrecking and stressful process without the right pilot to navigate the way for you and your partner. Dr. Reichman is that pilot! First, his knowledge — he is tremendously knowledgeable in his field. One thing I love about Dr. Reichman is he doesn’t pretend to know things that go beyond his scope as a Reproductive Endocrinologist; he always speaks to his field first and foremost. He does NOT condescend your intelligence either, like some doctors may be prone to doing. He will describe — in a helpful and thoughtful way — anything and everything you care to know more about when it comes to your medical journey. Second, his honesty. He is very honest, but in no way to a fault — only so that you can set your expectations correctly. And if you’re a sensitive person, he will certainly cushion that honesty with a great deal of kindness and sensitivity as well. Third, his lack of BS (which kind of goes with the honesty thing). But is a separate point worth bringing up. He does not show-off, or act in an arrogant way, also as some doctors can. He is reserved and composed in his demeanor such that you innately trust him with your health and the well-being of your future.

Write down any questions you may have in case you forget them. Dr. Reichman will ALWAYS give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, so it’s good to be prepared for a fruitful conversation.

Sorry ladies, I don’t remember many specifics. Just know you’re in the most capable hands with Dr. Reichman and his expert team of nurses and staff.

Growing our family in the way we envisioned literally wouldn't have been possible for us without the research, technology and expertise available at Cornell. I still remember the phone call we received 1.5 years ago when we were first told in Oregon that my husband would be unable to have biological kids. My husband has severe male factor infertility caused by a reciprocal balanced translocation. Our first IVF clinic (ORM) told us to look into donor sperm as they were unable to find viable sperm...even though my husband's urologist did not get the same results and said there was viable sperm. There was a serious lack of coordination between the IVF ORM clinic we went to initially and my husband's urologist. This was not the case at Cornell. Dr. Reichman took our concerns seriously from day 1 regarding coordination with the urologist and directly asked Dr. Schlegel (Cornell urologist) questions for us. He was attentive, thorough, and always available to answer questions via email. He wasn't too aggressive with hormone treatment but rather he tends to approach all his decisions and advice from a conservative perspective. I appreciate that. He is straight-forward and honest with his professional medical advice. And now I'm 12 weeks pregnant! It literally feels like a miracle...oh wait its science and the expertise of skilled professional. It was worth it to travel out of state during a pandemic to do IVF at this clinic.

Don't be afraid to ask questions.

We were only dealing with severe male factor infertility. I am 31 and have an average AMH (2.1) and follicle count (14). My husband and I were religious about following the advice in the book " It starts with the egg". My first and only IVF cycle: Primed with estrogen patches for a week before my period was due. For hormones used 250 IU Gonal-F and 150 IU Menopur. I did the injections for 12 days. Used Letrozole for the last few days. Triggered with 5000 HCG Novarel. We ended up retrieving 18 eggs, 15 mature. Cornell did ICSI on the 15 eggs on the day of retrieval. They used sperm from a fresh sample and never even had to use the frozen back-up samples. This resulted in 12 eggs being fertilized. 10 out of 12 embryos made it to day 5/6 for PGT-SR and PGT-A testing. Out of the 10 embryos tested, 5 came back genetically normal/balanced. The other 5 embryos all had the unbalanced version of my partner's translocation (in addition to the unbalanced translocation one had a random error). We did an unmedicated transfer at Dr. Reichman's suggestion. My hormones were checked daily, and my lining was also checked a few times. Transferred one embryo 5 days after ovulation. Then started on progesterone 100 mg suppositories twice a day up until I was 10 weeks pregnant. I'm now 12 weeks pregnant!

Very expensive as we had no IVF coverage and were coming from out of state. We also genetically tested 10 embryos and did ICSI. Resulted in roughly $40k in costs with out of state travel.

Listen to Dr. Reichman's advice. He's all about maximizing success and minimizing risk. We did eSET as I am 31 and the embryo was genetically tested.

Dr. Reichman was the 4th reproductive endocrinologist I've seen, as I had completed 2 egg retrievals to freeze eggs (yielded 2 PGS embryos), then 1 cycle for IVF in Miami (0 PGS embryos), then 1 egg retrieval with Dr. Reichman (3 PGS embryos). I traveled to NYC for treatment after Dr. R. had been recommended to me by 2 friends and after a failed cycle in my hometown, Miami. First consult was by phone and I felt he was going to be the MD to get me pregnant - and he did, I'm 11 weeks pregnant. Overall experience with Dr. R was top notch. He's incredibly honest, encouraging, and provided a personalized experience - far superior than my prior experiences. I also felt my drug protocol was more personalized - he lowered my drugs (less side effects, less costly) and we had a higher # of eggs retrieved, despite starting with same # of eggs on day 3 for all 4 of my cycles. I saw him almost every visit (occasionally saw another MD for a weekend visit). I felt like he really cared about my overall success.

Don't be afraid to ask any question, even if it seems silly or uninformed. Dr. Reichman is patient and will answer anything.

My protocol was straightforward -- 225 gonal, 150 menopur, then added cetrotide later. In previous cycle with Miami MD, we did 350 gonal, 75/150 menopur and a flare protocol (started w/ lupron). Dr. Reichman didn't think I needed such a high dosage given my weight and ovarian reserve and he was right - we got better results. For transfer, we first did a natural cycle, which didn't take. 2nd cycle was a medicated cycle, which worked.

Most of my clinic/procedure costs were covered by insurance. Initially my insurance denied covering the cycle given I had frozen eggs, but Dr. Reichman battled it out with the insurance company in a peer-to-peer, and they overturned the denial. I self-paid for drugs and they helped me find the most affordable pharmacy. Dr. Reichman also worked the system to allow me to transfer my frozen eggs from another institution so they could be combined with the eggs retrieved to save costs for fertilization and genetic testing.

Given I had PGS-tested embryos, Dr. Reichman strongly recommended transferring only 1 embryo in both of my transfers. He shared that birth defects are 4x in twins and I would be 30% chance likely to have twins.

David Reichman provided candid and well informed advice, and responded to all of my medical concerns. Importantly, he was also sensitive to our financial constraints and suggested a course of action based on both his medical opinion and the resources we had to spend. I appreciated this sensitivity and it made me trust his judgment all the more. I was very lucky to become pregnant during a timed intercourse cycle with clomid while we were preparing to undergo ivf in the following month. The journey of many women is far far longer, but I felt from the beginning that I was in excellent hands (a feeling that does not come easy for me as a research scientist myself who questions everyone and everything for a living!). Even when I became pregnant he continued to monitor the early stages very closely particularly as I was at a heightened risk for ectopic pregnancy. I very much appreciated his blunt assessments of miscarriage risk—while we were tentatively optimistic he reminded me gently of the complications that can arise. Frankly, I appreciated this honesty and caution as many women (myself included) go into fertility treatment with many expectations and fear. His honest and deeply informed demeanor inspires confidence in the process and was, for me, a source of comfort on an emotional journey. No less, he treatment me during the pandemic which added a real layer of risk for all of us. I could not have imagined a better experience and, while we hope to see this pregnancy to term, I would absolutely seek his expertise out in the future.

David Reichman is for you if you want cutting edge, informed fertility care — and advice guided by science and delivered in a blunt but deeply supportive manner. This was an ideal fit for me and I think it would be for many women on a fertility journey alone or with a partner.

I was lucky to conceive on my first full cycle under Dr Reichmans care with clomid and timed intercourse. This involved frequent monitoring of ovulation and hormonal levels. We had planned to do only one round of clomid due to a suspected tubal block on one side (which increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy) and were preparing to go into IVF which he thought was the best chance of success based on the amount of time we had been trying to conceive.

The fees are high but my insurance covered most of my procedures. My insurance only covered one round of IVF (which we were preparing for) so we worked closely with the billing department to estimate costs not covered by insurance. We would not have been able to afford to pay out of pocket. Dr Reichman discussed financial concerns with me openly and appraised me of new fertility coverage in the city of New York I might be able to take advantage of. My employer was exempt from the program but it was very useful information to have on hand.

I felt as though I was in the best hands with Dr. Reichman from day 1. He is warm and compassionate but also honest and forthcoming in setting expectations based on my condition. While some visits were very short, I never felt rushed and he sets up separate 'talk' appointments just to plan out treatment, discuss options and questions. He is also extremely responsive via email.

Initially, first my appointment was maybe 8 weeks out. I asked to be placed on the wait list and got a call within a few weeks and ran down to see him. Best decision I made! From there on out appointments were frequent and easy to come by.

I had a unique case as I do not have traditional fertility issues. He diagnosed me with Asherman's syndrome (uterine scarring) from a d&c I had a few months prior. He was able to diagnose me via saline sonogram, followed by surgery - hysteroscopy with adhesion removal. Post surgery he placed a balloon in my uterus and had estrogen treatment. 1 month post-surgery, I had a saline sonogram and HSG to confirm that the scarring had been removed, followed by monitoring to see how my lining responded post-surgery.

I had to cover my deductible and beyond that, every visit and treatment was covered at 100%

Dr Reichman is an exceptionally intelligent, patient and compassionate doctor, who somehow balances his deep wealth of knowledge with incredible humanity, kindness and humor. Throughout my time under his care he always listened, gave his honest opinion and provided options without ever pushing me, which I really appreciated. I was hesitant to jump into any intense treatments so we started with timed intercourse followed by IUIs. I got pregnant within a few months, but it turned out to be an ectopic resulting in emergency surgery to remove my fallopian tube. My husband and I will never forget how amazing Dr Reichman was throughout the whole experience. On a Friday evening, he rushed to meet us at the ER and canceled his own plans for the night so that he could be there with us and perform the surgery himself. This was not something he had to do - and I knew other doctors wouldn't - but that's how much he cares about his patients. He turned a traumatic situation into something much more bearable and assured us this would not prevent me from becoming pregnant. Given how painful the fertility journey can be, we couldn't imagine getting through it without a doctor who cared as much as he did. Even after this experience (and another miscarriage) he didn't push me into IVF until I felt ready, even though he knew it would give us our best chance of success. Of course he was right, and I got pregnant from my first transfer (which he performed.) We trusted him throughout the entire process and he never steered us wrong. We felt incredibly lucky to be under his care and will never be able to thank him enough for everything.

Trust what he says. He truly cares about you as a patient and person and knows what he is doing.

Since I am fairly young, had gotten pregnant once before, and testing showed no concerns with my health or my husband's, we started with timed intercourse then moved on to try two IUIs. We attempted a third IUI with Clomid but canceled once Dr Reichman saw I was ovulating on my left side where my fallopian tube had been removed. I ended up getting pregnant naturally but it resulted in another miscarriage, after which we finally took Dr Reichman's advice and turned to IVF. He was confident that my recurring losses were due to genetically abnormal embryos so he recommended PGS testing, which was the best call - we should have listened sooner. For my retreival we used Gonal-F, Menepur and Ganirelix and I was monitored very closely throughout the whole cycle. Dr Reichman got us great results, but unfortunately after PGS we had high attrition and were left with only 2 normal embryos. He recommended we move forward with another retrieval which wasn't what we planned, but we talked it through and he felt it would serve us better in the long run to start with more embryos so we could alleviate some pressure, and he was right. We got amazing results from my second retreival (same protocol) and we were able to move forward with a transfer soon after (natrual cycle with a frozen day 5 embryo), which was successful.

Very well organized, which was always surprising to me given how busy the waiting room could get. If you arrive early enough you don't have to wait. However, there were days I rolled out of bed on the later side and still never waited more than 20 minutes.

Insurance did not cover our first round of IVF, so we ended up paying about $30k in all. I was able to switch to a different insurance plan before my second retrieval so paid less. Dr Reichman's staff was always transparent about what the costs would be before we started anything.

Dr Reichman recommended transfering only one embryo, which we were completely aligned with.

I cannot recommend Dr Reichman highly enough. Communication via email is swift and well thought-out. He takes the time to answer questions thoroughly. and examine the pros and cons of various approaches when you could reasonably choose between several treatment options. I felt very confident in his knowledge and experience and trusted him completely. I always felt informed. Dr Reichman also seemed genuinely invested in the outcome of my treatment and my comfort during the process. He goes above and beyond for his patients. He concluded I needed surgery for a fibroid and referred me to a high-profile surgeon at a NYC different hospital. I was crushed to learn the surgeon had a 3 month wait just for a consult; my biological clock was ticking loudly in the background! Dr Reichman personally went out of his way to help me get an appointment with the surgeon 10 days later, and then later high-fived me happily when my post-surgery ultrasound revealed the operation had been a huge success. Prior to that, we had a disappointing outcome with an embryo retrieval, and Dr Reichman called us himself and delivered the news with the perfect balance of no-nonsense, compassion, and optimism about our future. IVF is a grueling process with lots of highs and lows, and I felt SO lucky to have Dr Reichman in my corner throughout.

Book you initial consult now. We had a 10 week wait to get our initial meeting with Dr Reichman but I'm glad that didn't deter us. Once you are Dr Reichman's patient he is very responsive, and availability isn't an issue.

We did 2 retrievals and one (successful!) frozen embryo transfer. The drugs we used were Gonal F, Ganirilex, and Menopur. We did PGS testing on our embryos. These were the same drugs that I used at a previous clinic with two other Drs, but Dr Reichman seemed more up to date than the other Drs were with various testing methods, clinical trials, etc. The treatment with Dr Reichman felt more cutting edge. He is very informed, he listens to your goals and puts together a great state-of-the-art plan just for you.

We paid largely out of pocket. For consults, 2 retrievals with PGS and ICSI, one transfer, etc I believe we paid about 45k. Cost was always made clear to us in advance and there were no surprises.

From the beginning of our fertility "journey" my husband and I have been pretty committed to the idea of doing a single embryo transfer with PGS. Dr Reichman supported this idea. I never inquired about transferring more than one embryo at a time.

Dr. Reichman was one of five REs in the NYC area my husband and I consulted with. He was optimistic with my case from the beginning, even when I felt pessimistic. I had come to see him having just experienced my very first pregnancy, which became a miscarriage at 10 weeks. I was emotional but had my heart set on doing everything possible to becoming pregnant again. I micromanaged him. I wanted to handle every aspect of my journey, from the IVF protocols to the timing of transfer. I second guessed his nurses constantly. I emailed Dr. Reichman incessantly with compromises, worries, and left-field inquiries. He almost always answered in detail, which is something that I have yet to come across in other NYC physicians who are as busy as he is. He did not have unlimited patience, but he was always willing to sit down and touch base with us to alleviate fears, or to set our patient-physician relationship back on track after an argument.

Advocate for yourself. Dr. Reichman is incredibly smart. If your requests are substantiated, he will compromise with you on reasonable grounds.

We dove straight into IVF due to my diminished ovarian reserve. Dr. Reichman had pitched starting with IUI/letrozole, but he supported my more aggressive choice. I insisted on a natural start, resulting in 8 retrieved, 5 fertilized, and 4 frozen. We did not PGS test. The second cycle, he proposed using BCP. I was afraid of being oversuppressed and did not want to try this modification, but he assured me it would give good results. Unfortunately, I developed a lead follicle and he canceled that cycle. The third cycle, he proposed estrogen priming. I also fought him on this. Although I had 7 follicles going into retrieval, only 2 were retrieved. Both were alive at day 6, frozen, and confirmed to be PGS normal. I took some time off after the last cycle to undergo several back to back surgeries. In January of 2019, I insisted Dr. Reichman raise a request to the embryology lab for them to transfer the second-best graded frozen embryo in my batch. That FET resulted in my current pregnancy - I am due in three weeks.

If you are willing to be at the office right at 6:30, there is almost no wait time. I made it my priority to always be in by 7am, and never had an issue being late to work.

My husband and I are fortunate to both have some fertility coverage from work. During 2018 when we were banking embryos, we were on his insurance, which covered the entirety of the 1st and 2nd round. We paid about $15,000 out of pocket for the 3rd round.

Dr. Reichman was adamant on single embryo transfer with me, citing my age and body type (slim/petite).

Dr. Reichman is like no other. We traveled from Pennsylvania to New York and it was all worth it. From the moment we had our initial consultation with him he gave us hope and made us feel like he truly cared. I have not had an easy journey with fertility - 2 natural pregnancies both ending in miscarriages, being told by a previous RE my lining was too thin and so never even getting to a transfer attempt, retained products of conception after a D&C by my OB. But Dr. Reichman never gave up. I remember starting my IVF cycle with him in March 2018 and during a saline sonogram is when he discovered I had retained products of conception and told me he would have to go in and do surgery after I completed the IVF cycle and retrieval. I started crying in the exam room. Dr. Reichman was extremely comforting, telling me "I am in your corner," letting me know that he would take care of me during the surgery as I was worried about my lining, and that together we would get through this and meet our end goal of having a baby. He is an extremely compassionate and caring physician, but he is also a realist - he is very straightforward with what he thinks. This is a quality my husband and I appreciated; we wanted someone who would be direct and honest. Dr. Reichman is always thinking about what is best for his patients; he individualizes every plan of care to each of his patients.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. He answers every single one of them without making you feel rushed or that it's a silly question.

I was on Gonal-F, Menopur, and Cetrotide, with an HCG trigger shot before the egg retrieval. I can't remember the exact dosages but he had me on a low dose of Gonal-F. I only had 5 antral follicles. We retrieved 5 eggs, all 5 fertilized, 3 made it to PGS testing and all 3 were PGS normal! We did not expect this and were thrilled, as my last miscarriage was confirmed due to chromosome issues.

Monitoring appointments were very efficient. You have a window of time they do "morning monitoring" and you don't have to wait very long once you arrive. Once you are pregnant, the 2-3 ultrasounds you have to have are via appointment after monitoring hours.

I was lucky as my insurance covered IVF 100%; the cost of the medications were mostly covered as well. We did pay a few hundred dollars though for some genetic testing and other blood work to be done as I had two previous miscarriages.

From my experience, I believe Dr. Reichman prefers single embryo transfer.

I came to Dr. Reichman from another doctor only because my insurance changed and it now covers IVF and the other place I was going doesn't take my insurance. Dr. Reichman agreed with the assessment of my other doctor (age-related infertility). Although I feel I got more compassionate "bedside manner" from the first doctor, I appreciate that I see Dr. Reichman for every monitoring visit (at the Tribeca Office). He may take a day or so to email back, but he always always responds to email. His answers are short but to the point. He's gives it to you straight so you have to be able to take that, but I have no doubt he knows that he's talking about! I feel I am in good hands for sure.

He can be blunt with the reality of things, but he does care about you getting success and knows his stuff. If you want someone with a super compassionate bedside manner he may not be the one for you, but he certainly takes his work seriously and is always positive yet realistic. If you are paying out of pocket, he also understands the great cost of IVF and takes that into account when recommending next steps, which I really appreciate.

2 stimulation cycles. Both times mostly 150 menapure, 300 gonal f, then leuprolide added in. Egg retrieval and fertilization with ICSI using fresh sample. Waited the 5 days to see which embryos survived and did genetic testing on those that did. Cycle 1 - 10 eggs retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 4 embryos genetically tested, 1 recommended for transfer. Cycle 2 - 7 eggs retrieved, 6 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 genetically tested - awaiting results. Still have not yet done an embryo transfer.

In the Tribeca office it is a very pleasant experience even when crowded -- and it's never that bad. I don't think I have waited longer than 30 min to be seen and sometimes i get seen within 10 min.

My insurance paid for up to 40K of my expenses. After I hit my limit, I have to pay OOP. Approx 10K for egg retrieval (all monitoring included), 1K for ICSI fertilization, 4K for PGD/PGS testing. 1K hospital fee. Not sure what frozen embryo transfer will cost. Meds were covered by insurance but i think it cost 10K

Dr. Reichman has always been upfront about his view on the treatment, his concerns, and course of action. I never left an appointment with any doubt as to what the next steps were. When the first egg retrieval did not go as expected, Dr. Reichman explained his thoughts and already had the second protocol ready. I felt very confident that we would get it in the second round. Overall, he is confident in his work, communicates well, and has great bedside manners.

Trust him. You may come in with your own thoughts of the treatments that you have read on the internet, heard from your friends, etc. but everyone is so different. Trust the doctor and trust the process.

Dr. Reichman’s Tribeca office during the work days were super easy and never crowded. You were in and out in a few minutes. During the weekend at the UES location, it was definitely more crowded, however, the nurses worked fast and the wait was never too long. I never felt like it was taking so long that I needed to check with the front desk

He had a preference to transfer the healthiest embryo and only one because of my age.

Dr. Reichman is an extremely intelligent doctor, and his confidence made me feel supported and hopeful throughout my [in]fertility journey. When I had my initial consultation with him, he gave me stats based on the medical history I provided which made me feel hope I hadn’t felt in a long time. After my two failed IUI’s, Dr. Reichman did not give up on me and was totally on board with us pursuing IVF when I was ready. I never once felt rushed or forced into IVF with him, and he even told me once that he didn’t think IVF was a must and that I probably would conceive on my own in due time, but of course I was through with the waiting. It just felt really wholesome to not be forced into this huge medical procedure. An example as to how Dr. Reichman approaches his patients— After my egg retrieval, I was worried about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and emailed him on a Sunday (when he was off). I had expected an email back the following business day, but to my surprise, I received a phone call that same Sunday night from Dr. Reichman, calling from his home with medical advice. When it finally came time for my first FET (we did modified natural), Dr. Reichman was actually the one who was scheduled that day to perform transfers, and this was comforting going into the procedure with a familiar face. When that FET unfortunately failed, he made time to discuss next steps the same day we received news of the negative beta. At this point, it’s almost impossible to not begin to lose hope as a patient, but after our video call with him, my husband and I felt reassured to try again with basically the same exact process as the first FET. I am so grateful to Dr. Reichman for recommending trying another natural modified FET rather an a fully medicated one as I avoided having to do shots for weeks on end. My second FET resulted in my current pregnancy, and we have Dr. Reichman to thank!

Trust him

For my 2 timed intercourse & 2 IUI cycles, we utilized letrozole + trigger shot. For IVF, we did an antagonist protocol. For FET we did natural modified cycles with letrozole + trigger shot.

Monitoring appointments in Tribeca with Dr. Reichman were always very efficient. Never spent long waiting to be seen. Was typically in and out in 30 mins or less.

Dr. Reichman has been a godsend to my husband and me on our fertility journey. He is thorough, thoughtful, straightforward forward, and extremely responsive. I saw him during every monitoring appointment, and he personally did my ultrasounds after a pregnancy was confirmed. I was also impressed by his responsiveness in email - he not only replied quickly but also responded personally to messages that I would have expected to get a response from the nurse vs. him.

Come prepared to your appointments with questions - he is happy to answer all questions and concerns in depth to ensure you are comfortable and understand your diagnosis, treatment, risks, etc.

My protocol for my egg retrieval utilized Menopur, Gonal F, and Ganirelix. I triggered with HCG and Lupron. Where my protocol differed had to do with the transfer. My body does not respond well to PIO (to the point that I can barely move/walk at all, and we hypothesize my body was not really even absorbing it), so Dr. Reichman made me feel at ease when he told me we would not be using that in my protocol and used vaginal progesterone only. It made a world of difference and I think could have played a role in my transfer being successful

I spent about $30,000 for my IVF and transfer cycle

Given the number of embryos progressing on Day 3, we were given the option of a fresh or frozen transfer. I had never done fresh before, so opted to go that route to diversify the approach. Because of the strength of the embryo and no issues with quality, we transferred one.

Absolutely LOVED Dr. Reichman and his team! We were fortunate to learn about him as a doctor as a referral from a good friend. I saw him every visit, and he always highlighted both the positive possibilities and risks associated with my treatment plan. He was very responsive to emails, and his team was also amazing to work with and always prompt with follow ups. He is a straight shooter (but how can you not be as a doctor in this field?), but he meets you with compassion and also a sense humor -- which I personally appreciate as someone who uses humor to mask my stress.

Trust him! We all think Dr. Google knows best, but Dr. Reichman never steered me in the wrong direction.

I initially went to Dr. Reichman after ttc almost a year and not really having periods after stopping birth control. During a Saline Infused Sonogram, he diagnosed me with Asherman's syndrome (scar tissue in my uterus) which confirmed why I wasn't having a real period. After 2 operative hysteroscopies that he performed himself (and is an expert in the area), he cleared me right up and gave me a brand new uterus. I also don't ovulate on my own, so we did 2 rounds of letrozole + timed intercourse + trigger shot and were successful on our second try post surgery.

Dr. Reichman was in-network with my insurance so we fortunately only had to pay co-pays each visit. All my prescriptions and my surgeries were also covered by insurance.

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Dr. Reichman is an AMAZING doctor —my favorite doctor! He has been such a light through the difficult process of infertility. Each appointment we had was thorough and efficient. He took the time to explain every ultrasound and next step. He got to know me and my husband on a personal level which eased our minds with each visit. He graciously would see us for spontaneous appointments when I was feeling anxious and reiterated how he is here for us as a doctor and and mock "therapist". His knowledge in his field is vast and his prognosis on each step in our process was accurate. We are happily pregnant and graduating from Dr. Reichman's wonderful care. We will miss our weekly visits to his office to see him and his team. The nurses have been warm, responsive and have answered every and any question. We are so grateful to where Dr. Reichman and his team have gotten us to and can't wait to see them soon for Baby #2!

Compile a list of questions throughout the week to ask Dr. Reichman during the appointments. IVF comes with a lot of information so it is always best to ask every question you have. Dr. Reichman listened to every concern of mine and answered each of my questions with a detailed response.

We started with 1 timed intercourse cycle with Dr. Reichman after our second miscarriage. Our blood test work-up up to that point had been all clear. That cycle worked but resulted in another miscarriage. He then advised us to move to IVF with PGT tested embryos. He said he wanted us to get at least 3 PGT tested embryos before doing a transfer. Exact medications were changed through the process and we did our cycle through the Menopur shortage for HCG was used halfway through as a replacement. We got 14 eggs, 9 fertilized, and 4 PGT normal embroys. Our first transfer worked and I am currently 10 weeks pregnant and graduated from Dr. Reichman's care!

Dr. Reichman feels like a true partner in this incredibly difficult process. He is an exceptionally good physician and is one of the best providers I've worked with in any setting. He's extremely intelligent and has deep knowledge and expertise, while also being very intuitive in a field that's a lot of science but a little bit art and magic too. He's kind, warm, and compassionate and he knows and easily recalls all the details of your case and history inside and out and off the top of his head. He takes time with each visit, is extremely thorough, and really gets to know you. He's truly invested in your success. He delivers information and results candidly - he doesn't sugarcoat - but also with empathy, warmth and kindness. I trusted him immediately and he proved extremely worthy of this trust throughout the entire year we worked together. He's not one to present false hope, but neither is he discouraging or negative - he's persistent, determined, and realistic. We'd worked with another well-known physician and group before working with Dr. Reichman and switching to working with Dr. Reichman was the best decision we made. You will never feel like an number or a statistic with him and it's such a unique experience to know and feel that you are truly being cared for. While I'm delighted that we're now pregnant, I'm so sad that I have to graduate from Reichman's care. I wish he could stay with me through the birth! I recommend him (and is absolutely incredible nurse Christine!) to everyone that I talk to.

Trust him!

Estrogen-priming + letrozole + antagonist protocol; low ovarian reserve and egg quality; poor retrieval numbers and quality in the past; by arriving at this we went from 1 egg retrieved, to the last 2 cycles with 6 eggs retrieved each time and fresh transfers of 1 and 2 embryos respectively, the last one resulting in a pregnancy!

Pretty typical - $15-20K per cycle depending on genetic testing + meds

I saw Dr. Reichman after my husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for about one year. We were hesitant to move onto ART, both because we'd heard horror stories about the process and because it meant acknowledging we probably weren't going to be able to do this on our own. I found Dr. Reichman on this very site (!), and while I expected to wait a while for an appointment given the *glowing* reviews, was actually able to meet with him pretty quickly. I connected and felt comfortable with him immediately, and appreciated his candor and confidence -- I trusted him completely and had no doubt this process was going to work for us. After speaking with several friends who've undergone IVF with different doctors, I also believe the level of care, personalized treatment, and attentiveness I received from Dr. Reichman was unique and exceptional. He's a brilliant doctor with a keen eye for detail, he brings a sense of levity to an otherwise serious process, and somehow manages to respond to emails within hours. He's truly a unicorn! I couldn't have asked for a smoother IVF process or outcome and truly can't imagine there to be a better doctor out there. I have and will continue to recommend him to anyone struggling with fertility issues.

Trust him. Whether or not you want to admit it, he knows better than you (unless you also happen to be a RE!)

I started with four IUI cycles. I was only planning on three but my insurance covered them and I couldn't start IVF until after the holidays anyway, so I figured it couldn't hurt. They didn't work, and honestly, I found them to be more emotionally draining than IVF. I then moved onto IVF. I had 11 total days of injections, starting with 150 units of Menopur and 175 units of GonalF, adding Cetrotide on day six, and eventually tapering down to 75 units Menopur and 50 units GonalF based on my hormone levels. I went into the office for bloodwork every other day, with three ultrasounds throughout the process. My cycle fell during a holiday weekend so I spent more time on the UES than Tribeca, and only saw Dr. Reichman twice, but definitely felt his presence throughout the process. I also lucked out because Dr. Reichman happened to be performing retrievals on the day mine was scheduled, which really made it feel like a team effort! My first (and only) cycle produced 29 eggs, 23 fertilized, 21 day 5 blasts, and 14 PGS tested embryos. And of those 14, one produced the science kid that I've been cookin' for the last five months.

All of my expenses, including the maximum $$ for PGS testing, were covered by my insurance.

Our plan was always for a single embryo transfer.

Dr. Reichman is the reason I am pregnant (naturally) after a long and uncertain TTC journey. He truly is an angel in the form of the most knowledgeable, empathetic, and transparent doctor that's ever cared for me. About 2.5 years ago I was 33, I got off birth control because my husband and I were ready to start a family. My body went nuts on me so I went to an OB/GYN, who told me to start with an Endocrinologist and also a Reproductive Endocrinologist (Dr. Reichman). I had a series of tests done and thanks to Dr. Reichman using advanced imaging and data to challenge an incorrect diagnosis from my Endocrinologist, we determined that it was my thyroid that was preventing me from getting pregnant. I underwent RAI (radioactive iodine therapy) which prevented me from trying to get pregnant for at least 6 months. Once I was cleared, Dr. Reichman said we should try naturally for 6 months and only after that will we consider IVF, but he was confident it would happen naturally. He was right! After 4 months of trying, my husband (40) and I (35) are pregnant and Dr. Reichman performed my first three ultrasounds. I am graduating to my OB/GYN now, but will sincerely miss being under the care of Dr. Reichman. I cannot recommend him enough and if being under his care is a possibility for you, I promise your experience will be as life-changing as mine.

He is open minded and will answer any question you may have so don't be afraid to ask anything. He is the best

Positive attitude, enthusiastic yet realistic about outcomes of treatments. Able to adjust treatment as needed. Easy to access and get questions answered when needed. Very knowledgeable about history, genetic issues that were involved with our male factor infertility case . He was always on time with appointments and remembered who I was and my specific case.

He is easy to talk to and a good listener, explains procedures and answers questions well

Estrogen patch priming Gonal F 150 w menopur Cetrotide added in prior to trigger shot HCG 5000 trigger shot prior to egg retrieval Progesterone in oil post retrieval 1 embryo 5 day transferred fresh. - resulting in negative pregnancy Embryos were PGT-A tested resulting in 3 normal “Natural” cycle with monitoring of hormone levels to confirm ovulation HCG trigger shot 5000 1 PGT-A normal embryo transferred Endometrin progesterone suppositories Resulting in Positive pregnancy test

Monitoring appointments during the week could be booked at a smaller satellite clinic booking appointments was easy and they were very quick. On the weekends, the monitoring was done at main clinic and could take a bit longer, but it was a well oiled machine and you never waited very long to be seen

Costs were broken down depending on procedures needed. Additional costs for ICSI, genetic testing, PGT-A testing, assisted hatching, etc. You are given a list of costs at the beginning of cycle. Total cost of care for my case including: Cycle monitoring, consultations with Dr. Reichman, medications, bloodwork, ultrasounds, egg retrieval, PGTA, egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer cost approximately 45-$50,000 out of pocket. Did not have insurance coverage for IVF

Was able to select # of embryos based on clinics general guidelines, spoke with doctor regarding his advice. Was able to choose but due to age suggested transferring only one

I have been married for eight years with no children to date. I moved to New York City, and approached Doctor after seeing his fabulous reviews on FertilityIQ. I had done few IUIs before with two other Doctors, and was 35 at the time. I knew I was a case of unexplained infertility. Dr Reichman, in the very first meeting told me, we should move fast, and we jointly decided to go ahead with IVF. I met Dr Reichman in Oct 2021, did my IVF medications in Nov 2021, and had a successful egg retrieval in early December resulting in 18 eggs, 14 mature, that translated to 8 healthy embryos after genetic testing. First implantation was in January 2022, and it was successful. I am now 4 weeks pregnant. If this is not a dream run, then what is? Also, I did not have any kind of complications after any of the procedures, no OHSS, no cramps, nothing. Doctor is very compassionate, warm, very sharp, has a great memory, and even pronounced my husband's name correctly (haha!).He comes thoroughly prepared for every visit, and over the few interactions I started feeling that God had taken me to NYC to meet him.My egg retrieval and embryo transfer were done by two other Doctors but when I went to the operation theatre for the procedures, I realized, that they had all received clear instructions from Dr Reichman about me. I am a little scaredy cat, and think he told them to take care of this one, but honestly that made me trust him even more! I did not see Doctor in every visit, as sometimes we have to go to 1305 York Avenue on weekends, but at every point in this journey, Doctor was with me. I will be transferred to a obgyn shortly. Though I know that is good for me, I will miss seeing Dr Reichman.

It would be good to memorize all the questions you want to ask Doc. He is a busy man. Though he is very patient, and will not leave without answering all your questions, it would be best for you to go prepared. And Doctor has a great memory, so tell him all your concerns, and he will use that info, at various points along the journey

I had Follistim, Menopur, Ganerelix with a Leuprolide and Pregnyl Trigger on day 12. We retrieved 18 eggs, 14 mature, 9 embryos. After genetic testing, 8 were normal. Implantation was on a natural cycle with just an Ovidrel shot, and it was successful, followed by vaginal progesterone supplements.

My insurance covered all of it, except for the genetic testing.

Doctor strongly advised to proceed only with Single embryo transfer, and also suggested genetic testing. I was on board with this idea, from day 1. All my husband and I want is one healthy baby. :)

We conceived our first baby under Dr. Reichman’ scare, and were sure we will come back to him for baby #2. The level of care and emotional support he provided were invaluable. He knew our history by heart, gave us options and helped us determine which one was best for us. We were successful on the first transfer with existing embryos from previous cycles. I am currently 29-weeks pregnant with a healthy baby.

Trust the doctor and leverage his expertise to help you make the best decisions.

Dr. Reichman gave us options - to use frozen embryos from previous cycles (knowing that they never stick when we were trying for baby #1, even if genetically normal), or to repeat what worked for baby #1 (using testicular sperm and do fresh transfer). We had 7 frozen embryos from 2 years ago and decided to give it one last try. Dr. Reichman insisted on programmed cycle, so we can control every aspect of the transfer, given my fluctuating hormones. We transferred 1 untested embryo, which resulted in a positive outcome. I’m currently in week 29 of pregnancy, and so far so good.

1 frozen transfer (~$4K) fully covered. Y insurance. All medication was also fully covered by insurance.

Dr. Reichman takes each individual case for consideration to make determination of 1 vs multiple embryo transfers.

Dr. Reichman is candid, he sets the right expectations. He makes good judgement on the protocols, and makes necessary adjustment when there’s setbacks. He’s also very human and understands what the patients go through.

Ask all the questions and discuss all the concerns you have and trust his expertise.

Dr. Reichman is direct, yet compassionate. He truly makes you feel that he is on your team and committed to get the best results possible. His confidence as a physician is exuded through his “matter of fact” communication style. He is not pushy with treatment options and always willing to answer any questions without making you feel silly for asking.

As a practice, Cornell does not typically go into full detail explaining what is happening before and during the IVF process. I did a lot of research on my own and learned along the way. You have to advocate for yourself and ask the questions to get information. On the other hand, Cornell’s facilities and staff are amazing which leads you to trust the process and put your case in their hands.

Stims: gonal, menopur, ganerelix. Novarel & lupron trigger. Natural Cycle FET - lupron trigger & endometrin post transfer.

All covered under insurance except pgt testing

We had first engaged with a different fertility clinic, and we didn't know anything about the process and how fertility treatments should be conducted. When we switched to Dr. Reichman, we feel like we finally understood how fertility treatments should be undertaken by a real professional, and we felt that we were in the right hands. He was honest with our situation and our chances, and he made sure to advise us and make adjustments to our courses of treatment tailored to our individual circumstances. He was thorough, and we felt that we could trust him to do his very best to help us achieve a pregnancy.

Don't be afraid to ask any and all questions that you might have about the process - about treatments, things you should or shouldn't do, what to expect, etc. He is an excellent communicator and he will answer every question you have, and give you a detailed answers with realistic assessments.

Dr. Reichman and we tried only IUI cycles based on my circumstances and his knowledge and experiences. We first tried without medication, then adjusted the treatment course to include additional layers of medication in subsequent cycles, with the final cycle resulting in a pregnancy.

We were responsible for only visit and medication copays.