Ellen Hayes

2023, Unsuccessful

1

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Age 36

European

Income $500K+

Doctor

Only Doc Seen

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

I never was actually able to meet Dr. Hayes in person. I had one zoom call with her and she seemed a little aloof...Ellen Hayes runs Kindbody like a business solely. As a physician, I did not feel her compassion toward me and she did not reach out to me to explain all of the testing that they did. I left with >$1000 given and no answers, more questions and more worries. I do NOT recommend her. I suggest going to a different fertility doctor.

The [Kindbody-Milwaukee] app does make it easy to see messages and appointments which is nice. However the app and zoom calls are not a replacement for a thorough consult and explanation of labs and ultrasound results...Ellen Hayes runs Kindbody like a business solely. As a physician, I did not feel her compassion toward me and she did not reach out to me to explain all of the testing that they did. I left with >$1000 given and no answers, more questions and more worries. I do NOT recommend her. I suggest going to a different fertility doctor.

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Ellen Hayes runs Kindbody like a business solely. As a physician, I did not feel her compassion toward me and she did not reach out to me to explain all of the testing that they did. I left with >$1000 given and no answers, more questions and more worries. I do NOT recommend her. I suggest going to a different fertility doctor.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

I would say do not go to this woman. Seek other practitioners

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

This was my first experience using a fertility doctor. I never was actually able to meet Dr. Hayes in person. I had one zoom call with her and she seemed a little aloof. I did not receive any more info than I already knew, granted it was the initial consult and both me and my partner are physicians. I did decide to go forth with diagnostic testing (as did my partner). in the weeks to follow, I never received further correspondence with Ellen Hayes. Her nurse did another zoom call with me in which I was basically told that my numbers show that there was "change occurring" and that it may show some "signs of age." I found myself reading REI journals on my own time and stressing. She did not answer any questions I had. Later when my IUD was removed after I decided to leave Kindbody, I told my Gyn my AMH level and she said that it was good! and that AMH of 2 at my age of 36 is not horrible like Kindbody suggested to me. I felt lied to and felt in the dark with a lot of information.

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Milwaukee and their degree of success.

I got diagnostic lab testing and transvaginal ultrasounds. I was briefly placed on oral contraceptives.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Bad at drawing blood even when the vein is massive. Was told that my BP reading of 125 systolic was high and need to see my primary even though that is not the definition of hypertension and my anxiety was through the roof at the time.

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

The app does make it easy to see messages and appointments which is nice. However the app and zoom calls are not a replacement for a thorough consult and explanation of labs and ultrasound results!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

I received lab work and transvaginal ultrasounds along with the Zoom consult. On the order of $2000

Describe Ellen Hayes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

N/A

What specific things went wrong at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Provided conflicting information

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2022, Unknown Success

9

Age 32

Male Factor

South Asian

Income $0 - $49K

Accountant

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

My experience with Ellen Hayes was wonderful! She is a great doctor that is great at her job. Her character is full of positivity and she brings great passion when you meet her in person. My spouse and I were very excited that we were able to have a doctor that was very empathizing and did not push us to do things that we may have felt uncomfortable in doing.

Although the clinic [Kindbody] is small, it's cozy, tidy and neat. Strengths of the clinic is that they are attentive to their patients when working one-on-one. The weaknesses of the clinic is that there is usually just one staff admin at the desk so the wait time may be longer than expected. Overall, the clinic is great!

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

My experience with Ellen Hayes was wonderful! She is a great doctor that is great at her job. Her character is full of positivity and she brings great passion when you meet her in person. My spouse and I were very excited that we were able to have a doctor that was very empathizing and did not push us to do things that we may have felt uncomfortable in doing.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Ellen Hayes is wonderful; as long as you keep and open communication and open mind, she would be a perfect fit for you.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Dr Hayes was very informative on the steps that we needed to take to come out of this journey successfully. She was hands on and when we first met her at our consultation she was very warming and full of empathy in our process and why we are seeking fertility treatment. When I met her in person for my ultrasound exam, she was hands on and was full of positivity that I really enjoyed her company as it made me have hope in our journey.

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Milwaukee and their degree of success.

We are just over the hump of all the testing and results and are currently heading into the next treatment phase of IVF shots. Dr. Hayes was very informative on what my spouse and I needed to do in order to come out of this successfully and help us be in a better position. In the end result, Dr. Hayes recommended IVF for our treatment as my husband had male infertility. She also encouraged us to talk to the male fertility specialist and get their input to have a better understanding. Throughout the process Dr. Hayes stayed on top of our journey and made sure we were on the right track.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kindbody - Milwaukee. (Assigned nurse: Lindsay)

Our nurse, Lindsay, has been wonderful! She is very communicative to us and very responsive, which I love! She is able to provide us the information that we need and also give us the flexibility of outside order testing since we lived 2 hours a way from clinic. She has been great and I'm very glad that we are working with such a wonderful staff!

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

The clinic is located on the 4th floor and is a very small area. Although the clinic is small, it's cozy, tidy and neat. Strengths of the clinic is that they are attentive to their patients when working one-on-one. The weaknesses of the clinic is that there is usually just one staff admin at the desk so the wait time may be longer than expected. Overall, the clinic is great!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

If you don't have insurance then it could get pricey for all the consultation, ultrasound etc. I did not have insurance when we first started, so I had to pay out of pocket of $350 for our 30 min. consultation with Dr. Hayes. Afterwards we had to do the semen analysis and ultrasound plus genetic testing which total up to be around $750.00. My spouse had to go back for another semen analysis which was another $175.00 cost. All our outside order testing such as blood drawn were around the ball park of $50-120.00 per test. Currently right now my prescriptions meds are covered such as birth control pills. We are heading into the next stage of the IVF journey and for the package that we have chosen is the IVF Advantage package, I believe, which is at $15,800.00 that includes the treatment and monitoring but unfortunately does not cover the IVF shots/medications- which can range from $6,000-8,000.00.

Describe Ellen Hayes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Not applicable at the moment.

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2021 - 2022, Unknown Success

10

Age 31 - 32

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Unexplained

Income $0 - $49K

2nd of 2 Docs

2 IUI With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

she [Dr. Hayes] has taken copious amounts of time to make sure I have a knowledgeable understanding of the process. She has answered any/all my questions in a timely manner and took the time to speak with me regarding my experience with infertility background...Dr. Hayes says it is in their practice to perform a single embryo transfer...Dr. Hayes was and is very respectful and has a wonderful team under her that has gone above and beyond expectations to make sure my specific 'needs' have been met

The staff [at Vios Fertility Institute] has been wonderful on explaining the process and have well-rounded material to educate patients on what to expect during fertility treatment. However, I was never once informed on the expected costs of the medicine that comes along with this...The nursing staff has been wonderful to work with. They have always answered any/all my questions in a timely manner...

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

I have met with Dr. Hayes just twice now via virtual visits and she has taken copious amounts of time to make sure I have a knowledgeable understanding of the process. She has answered any/all my questions in a timely manner and took the time to speak with me regarding my experience with infertility background.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

The costs of infertility treatment is remarkable. I would highly encourage anyone and everyone to speak with their insurance company directly to seek out any possible infertility coverage and do their research beforehand. Being blind-sided by the unforgiving costs of infertility is just as, if not more, stressful than going through fertility treatment.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Dr. Hayes was and is very respectful and has a wonderful team under her that has gone above and beyond expectations to make sure my specific 'needs' have been met

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Milwaukee and their degree of success.

I am just beginning treatment with Dr. Hayes. I was to start in January but was blind-sided by the costs of the medicine. The only treatment I have started is birth control. This is to be taken for 21 days and then we hope to begin the injection treatment phase.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

The nursing staff has been wonderful to work with. They have always answered any/all my questions in a timely manner.

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

From personal experience, I believe this clinic should practice being more up front with costs of fertility treatment. The staff has been wonderful on explaining the process and have well-rounded material to educate patients on what to expect during fertility treatment. However, I was never once informed on the expected costs of the medicine that comes along with this.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

The costs with infertility treatment is unforgiving. Perhaps one day, insurance will cover most of the treatment, affordable financing will be readily available to anyone seeking fertility treatment.

Describe Ellen Hayes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Dr. Hayes says it is in their practice to perform a single embryo transfer. We did inquire about a multiple embryo transfer and will ask again once we are there.

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Kindbody - Milwaukee

Milwaukee

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2019 - 2021, Unknown Success

10

Age 30 - 32

5 IVF

Anovulation

PCOS

Poor Egg Quality

European

Income $50K - $99K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

IUI With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

Dr. Hayes is always upfront in a delicate way. We have had some bad news on our journey to parenthood and Dr. Hayes has always been able to be realistic with us and also give us some hope by trying new protocols and using new technology for each cycle. She was open when I brought up things I wanted to try and always gave us the option to try it if we wanted...

Vios Milwaukee is a beautiful office in an accessible location. They use the most up to date technology. Since there are multiple locations in different states, the doctors are able to meet and discuss the hard cases and new techniques. The only con is you have to travel down to the Chicago location for any surgery type procedures...They [nurses] are all very compassionate and respond to my portal messages in a timely matter...

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Dr. Hayes is always upfront in a delicate way. We have had some bad news on our journey to parenthood and Dr. Hayes has always been able to be realistic with us and also give us some hope by trying new protocols and using new technology for each cycle. She was open when I brought up things I wanted to try and always gave us the option to try it if we wanted.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

She knows what she is talking about. She does a lot of research and meets with other Vios doctors often to discuss certain cases. She leaves no stone unturned. She wants us to get pregnant just as much as we do. She is invested in our success.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

I feel like Dr. Hayes cares about me and my husband on personal level. She is always looking into new treatments and techniques to help us achieve a pregnancy. I have PCOS and poor egg quality, so getting viable embryos for us is difficult and she hasn't given up on us.

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Milwaukee and their degree of success.

As I mentioned, I have PCOS and poor egg quality, so we have tried many different treatments and protocols. -Duostim (luteal phase stimulation), Vios recently started doing duostim and have had some early success. We got more eggs, better fertilization, but similar embryo results (2). -IVM (in-vitro maturation), a newer technique used to mature immature eggs outside of the body (these eggs would normally be discarded). We had 7 immature eggs, 6 were matured with IVM, 6 were successfully fertilized (great results for us), but sadly none of the 6 made it to blast (2 were close). -Violet/Magenta (egg quality test), this is also new technology that evaluates egg quality by using photos, we confirmed that my egg quality was poor using this. -RPL Panel (recurrent pregnancy loss), we did this test after my second transfer and I tested negative for everything. -We've done other testing as well. Dr. Hayes really leaves no stone unturned.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Kindbody - Milwaukee. (Assigned nurse: Lindsay)

The nurses at Vios are great. Lindsay is typically the nurse that works with me, but I have also worked with Kelsey and Molly. They are all very compassionate and respond to my portal messages in a timely matter.

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Vios Milwaukee is a beautiful office in an accessible location. They use the most up to date technology. Since there are multiple locations in different states, the doctors are able to meet and discuss the hard cases and new techniques. The only con is you have to travel down to the Chicago location for any surgery type procedures.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

I was typically always able to schedule monitor appointments early in the morning before work.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

$16,000-$20,000 per IVF cycle with meds and additional testing. Our insurance only covered some of the diagnostics. I believe the IUI was $1,500 plus meds.

Describe Ellen Hayes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Dr. Hayes typically recommends transferring one embryo if it is PGT normal. We transferred one PGT normal embryo with our first transfer and it did not implant. She did allow me to transfer 2 embryos with our second transfer after listening to my reasoning. We transferred a PGT normal embryo with an undetermined embryo for our second transfer, one implanted, but was a blighted ovum and resulted in a miscarriage.

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Kindbody - Milwaukee

Milwaukee

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Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2020, Consult

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Age 31

European

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

Ellen Hayes was nice when I saw her Gentle during the ultrasound. Stopped when I needed to for a break, etc. Explained results, but some results took a year for me to realize the correct results...You only get one consult the rest of your questions will be answered by a secretary primarily or a secretary asking a nurse...

Strengths [of Vios Fertility Institute] are cost, openess to who they treat, etc. Other benefits are the information on their website such as fertility grants and funding. Other benefits are the vitamins and prenatals they offer on their store...They offered various packages for treatments, willing to customize packages based on needs...[nurses were] Gentle when drawing blood. Knowledgable. Talked through sectaries rather then directly.

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Ellen Hayes was nice when I saw her Gentle during the ultrasound. Stopped when I needed to for a break, etc. Explained results, but some results took a year for me to realize the correct results. Nurses did not answer questions directly, relayed information to a secretary. Primarily worked with Dr. Hayes and secretaries and financial navigator.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Write down questions before the consultation and ask them during the visit. You only get one consult the rest of your questions will be answered by a secretary primarily or a secretary asking a nurse.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

I felt like a human because they answered all my questions. The reason I gave a four out five was because after asking lots of questions they started to want to communicate less, preferring to give their time to patients who were undergoing treatment.

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Milwaukee and their degree of success.

Treatment strategies were going to wait to see what we should do. Possibly IVF or timed intercourse.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Gentle when drawing blood. Knowledgable. Talked through sectaries rather then directly.

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Strengths are cost, openess to who they treat, etc. Other benefits are the information on their website such as fertility grants and funding. Other benefits are the vitamins and prenatals they offer on their store.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

They offered various packages for treatments, willing to customize packages based on needs. Willing to put in a five thousand dollar down payment to lock in costs for the next year, which would go towards treatment cost. Very upfront about costs and very understanding about plans to be able to afford treatment.

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Kindbody - Milwaukee

Milwaukee

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Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2019 - 2020, Unsuccessful

9

Age 38 - 39

3 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Poor Egg Quality

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

Going through this experience was so difficult. Dr Hayes made it palatable. She gave us the information and guidance we asked for after each failed cycle. She showed us care and concern as we grieved, but gave us hope for another try. I felt comfortable in her care and was able to reach out to her or the clinic with any concerns along the way...Medications used for IVF: Gonal F 450 IU Menopur 225 IU Omnitrope 25 units Dexamethasone 1mg daily Ganirelix- tbd

Monitoring appointments [at Vios Fertility Institute] we easy and quick. I worked close to the clinic so I would schedule them around the same time every time. They took around 15-20 minutes and I was out the door. They always accommodated me and my schedule....Weakness: must travel to Chicago for long procedures, some communication mix ups from time to time...

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Going through this experience was so difficult. Dr Hayes made it palatable. She gave us the information and guidance we asked for after each failed cycle. She showed us care and concern as we grieved, but gave us hope for another try. I felt comfortable in her care and was able to reach out to her or the clinic with any concerns along the way.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Dr Hayes has a calm energy about her that makes you feel confident in her care, but also makes you feel the true compassion of a caring RE

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Dr Hayes was extremely kind, intelligent and made us feel comfortable always. She gave me what I asked of her....an honest and direct approach. But she always added a twist of positivity with is!

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Milwaukee and their degree of success.

Medications used for IVF: Gonal F 450 IU Menopur 225 IU Omnitrope 25 units Dexamethasone 1mg daily Ganirelix- tbd

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Realizing you have fertility issues is a blow. But the ladies at Vios made me feel comfortable and cared for. Having gone through 3 rounds of IVF, I felt extra comfortable with them all and grew quite fond of them and my time there!

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Strengths: Kind, caring staff! Beautiful office! Educated doctors! Weakness: must travel to Chicago for long procedures, some communication mix ups from time to time. Our overall experience at Vios was a good one, although we are still praying for a baby. We went through 3 rounds of IVF without making a viable embryo. Although we did not achieve the results we hoped for, I would not discourage someone from pursuing their treatment here. Everyone’s journey is different and we are still hopeful one day we will be blessed with a child!

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Monitoring appointments we easy and quick. I worked close to the clinic so I would schedule them around the same time every time. They took around 15-20 minutes and I was out the door. They always accommodated me and my schedule.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

We were quoted around $25k all in with medications, visits, and procedures. This was per round. There were a lot of variables ie: pgt testing etc...

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Ellen Hayes

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Kindbody - Milwaukee

Milwaukee

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2020, Consult

10

Age 31

Income $100K - $199K

4th of 4 Docs

2 IUI With Other Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

She [Dr. Ellen Hayes] did not questions us, but let me ask everything single question I had, and she did not cut our consult short. She recommended genetic screening, which I had asked for for with other doctors but they refused. She was very thorough on what needed to be done...she was extremely thorough on her thoughts and concerns about my past treatment. She knew what needed to be done and she wanted to get started right away.

[Vios Fertility Institute - Milwaukee] uses a patient portal for all communication. they are very quick with responding and are thorough with their answers. they are also available by phone if you need to speak to them right away. GREAT STAFF...They are very compassionate and there to answer any questions you have. VIOS listens and is there for you every step of the way. They are GREAT communicators and very thorough when explaining something.

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Dr. Ellen Hayes is my third RE, but my fourth fertility doctor. I am at a point where I just want answers and do not want the run around anymore. When we met with Dr. Hayes in March, she was extremely thorough on her thoughts and concerns about my past treatment. She knew what needed to be done and she wanted to get started right away. She was compassionate and understanding of our hesitations. She answered all the questions I had and was not pushy.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Be specific with your questions- she will answer them thoroughly.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

My husband and I have been struggling with infertility for 2.5 years. I have had 3 chemical pregnancies and 1 MMC at 9 weeks. We have had multiples failed medicated cycles (resulting in two chemical pregnancies and my MMC), 2 failed IUIs, and a failed IVF round resulting in one of my chemicals. At first, I saw a fertility specialist where I had my IUIs, then after those failed, I saw a Reproductive Endocrinologist who performed my IVF round. During my IVF treatment, I did not feel like I was treated like a person, so I moved onto another RE within that clinic. I worked with him for 1 year and we still had no answers. I came across Dr. Hayes and read outstanding reviews about VIOS and Dr. Hayes. My husband I met with her and felt an instant connection. We went over my history and she had all the answers. She did not questions us, but let me ask everything single question I had, and she did not cut our consult short. She recommended genetic screening, which I had asked for for with other doctors but they refused. She was very thorough on what needed to be done. She wondered why certain repeat labs and procedures were not done to make sure an infection was definitely gone, and she knew what protocol needed to be done if and when we were going to do IVF again. Dr. Hayes was amazing. I wish I knew of VIOS before I started this journey. I would recommend them to anyone!

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

VIOS uses a patient portal for all communication. they are very quick with responding and are thorough with their answers. they are also available by phone if you need to speak to them right away. GREAT STAFF! exactly what we have been looking for

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

VIOS is excellent! They are very compassionate and there to answer any questions you have. VIOS listens and is there for you every step of the way. They are GREAT communicators and very thorough when explaining something.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Consult was $300 Vitamins were $90

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Ellen Hayes

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Kindbody - Milwaukee

Milwaukee

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2016, Unsuccessful

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Age 32

1 IVF

Poor Egg Quality

European

Black or African-American

Income $0 - $49K

2nd of 2 Docs

4 IUI With Other Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Neutral

Unsuccessful

Review of

Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

Ellen Hayes was very descriptive about what she wanted to do and achieve. But she also made it sound like certain things worked for other patients so it should work for me. I felt to compared to everyone else. She did however confirm my suspicions that my egg quality was not the greatest...The embryos that did make it to day 5 were not graded the best so they would not transfer them even though i wanted to.

They [Aurora - West Allis] do everything in the clinic and it is welcoming. They should have more weekend hours for when someones cycle starts on the weekend or a Friday. Otherwise they are closed on the weekend....The costs were pretty standard. The one thing i liked was that they offered a payment plan for those who were paying out of pocket ...It just seemed like I was being treated like every other patient. when everyone has different circumstances and outcomes.

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

Ellen Hayes was very descriptive about what she wanted to do and achieve. But she also made it sound like certain things worked for other patients so it should work for me. I felt to compared to everyone else. She did however confirm my suspicions that my egg quality was not the greatest.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

Make sure that you are taking the right dose of medications for your cycle. Make sure she understands your worries.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

It just seemed like I was being treated like every other patient. when everyone has different circumstances and outcomes.

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Aurora Fertility Services and their degree of success.

I don't remember the exact protocol but i was on 450iu of Gonal-g and 150 of Menopur. I was also on Omnitrope and triggered with HCG. The results were still poor egg quality even though on Omnitrope. The embryos that did make it to day 5 were not graded the best so they would not transfer them even though i wanted to.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Aurora Fertility Services.

They were very good at calling back in a timely manner. But they sometimes got their info confused with a cancelled cycle and which doctor changed things.

Describe your experience with Aurora Fertility Services.

They do everything in the clinic and it is welcoming. They should have more weekend hours for when someones cycle starts on the weekend or a Friday. Otherwise they are closed on the weekend.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services.

The costs were pretty standard. The one thing i liked was that they offered a payment plan for those who were paying out of pocket .

Describe Ellen Hayes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Aurora Fertility Services.

I did not transfer any but she aimed more towards a single transfer to help with the risk of multiples.

What specific things went wrong at Aurora Fertility Services?

Lost paperwork
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Provided conflicting information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Aurora Fertility Services.

I had conflicting information about medication dosages due to the fact that they misplaced the notes the doctor gave them or looked at the wrong paper from a different cycle that was cancelled.

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Aurora Fertility Services

West Allis

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Review of

Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

2017, Unsuccessful

0

Age 39

1 IVF

Uterine Fibroids

European

Income $200K - $499K

Professor

1st of 2 Docs

IUI With Other Docs

Donor Sperm

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

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Ellen Hayes CCRM Minneapolis

She [Dr. Hayes] was impersonal, lacked compassion, inaccessible, exaggerated success rates, and was inflexible when I wanted to alter my care base on initial outcomes and response to medication. She is the worst doctor I've ever worked with...She wasn't familiar with the different stages of my care. If I ever wanted her imvolved in my care, I had to pay a special fee of over $100... The protocol is not individualized or altered based on your unique response to meds.

Curt and disorganized, but they [nurses] run the show. I was assigned a coordinator,but I only talked with her a few times. I mostly interacted with a random team of nurses - none of whom seemed to like her job. They were so incredibley rude and unhappy....Can't think of one single positive thing associated with this clinic. Working with them was a nightmare and an experience I'll regret for years to come....

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at CCRM Minneapolis?

She was impersonal, lacked compassion, inaccessible, exaggerated success rates, and was inflexible when I wanted to alter my care base on initial outcomes and response to medication. She is the worst doctor I've ever worked with.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at CCRM Minneapolis?

Don't waste your time or money.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at CCRM Minneapolis?

She wasn't familiar with the different stages of my care. If I ever wanted her imvolved in my care, I had to pay a special fee of over $100

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at CCRM Minneapolis and their degree of success.

CCRM puts you on a standard protocol depending on your labs. The protocol is not individualized or altered based on your unique response to meds.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CCRM Minneapolis.

Curt and disorganized, but they run the show. I was assigned a coordinator,but I only talked with her a few times. I mostly interacted with a random team of nurses - none of whom seemed to like her job. They were so incredibley rude and unhappy.

Describe your experience with CCRM Minneapolis.

Worst. Experience. Ever. Can't think of one single positive thing associated with this clinic. Working with them was a nightmare and an experience I'll regret for years to come. I think my doctor ended up getting fired or quitting. She was there less than a year.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at CCRM Minneapolis.

Slightly more expensive than other MN clinics. Tried to "sell" certain things that once you agreed to them, you weren't allowed to cancel (genetic testing)

Describe Ellen Hayes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CCRM Minneapolis.

CCRM will not do multiple embryo transfers.

What specific things went wrong at CCRM Minneapolis?

Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Lost paperwork
Failed to order appropriate test
Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Lost results
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Failed to consider drug intolerance
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Scheduled the wrong procedure

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CCRM Minneapolis

Edina

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Ellen Hayes CCRM Minneapolis

2019 - 2020, Unknown Success

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9

Age 32 - 33

2 IUI

Unexplained

European

Income $50K - $99K

Engineer

2nd of 2 Docs

1 IUI With Other Docs

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

[Dr. Ellen Hayes] made us feel comfortable. She listened to us and heard our experience with infertility. She showed authentic care when other doctor had treated us like a number, did not listen to what we were feeling and experiencing...Hayes was our second doctor. She took the extra time and to explain the processing what we were experience and can expect. She has made us feel cared for.

[The nursing staff at Vios Fertility Cinic was] Kind and efficient. They greeted us warmly and walked us through our appointments and care. Answered questions and were knowledgeable...The clinic is newer, clean and comfortable feeling. It’s a little odd that it is connected to a mall but that is only first impression...$1200 per IUI. Testing and baselines about $2000

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

She made us feel comfortable. She listened to us and heard our experience with infertility. She showed authentic care when other doctor had treated us like a number, did not listen to what we were feeling and experiencing.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Ask questions and speak your mind. Be fully transparent in order to set yourself up for the best treatment possible.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee?

Hayes was our second doctor. She took the extra time and to explain the processing what we were experience and can expect. She has made us feel cared for.

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Milwaukee and their degree of success.

I was told to minimize caffeine and alcohol. I cut both out completely and started regular exercise and good diet. Also took vitamins and supplements to promote best overall sperm condition

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

Kind and efficient. They greeted us warmly and walked us through our appointments and care. Answered questions and were knowledgeable.

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Milwaukee.

The clinic is newer, clean and comfortable feeling. It’s a little odd that it is connected to a mall but that is only first impression. It is in the offices of the mall and is actually similar to a doctors office setting.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Milwaukee.

$1200 per IUI. Testing and baselines about $2000

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Milwaukee

2015 - 2016, Unknown Success

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9

Age 28 - 29

2 IUI

Unexplained

European

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

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Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

Dr. Hayes [at Aurora - West Allis] has been very kind, straightforward, and understanding. She is knowledgeable and makes sure that all questions are answered....The nursing staff at Dr. Hayes office is amazing. All the ladies there are so kind, friendly and approachable. About $1,300 for an IUI. Includes ultrasounds and washing the semen. Does not include the price for medication. Fermara- $13.00 and Trigger Shot and Progesterone: $130.00

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

Dr. Hayes has been very kind, straightforward, and understanding. She is knowledgeable and makes sure that all questions are answered.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

Be pro-active. If something doesn't seem or feel right, speak up.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Aurora Fertility Services.

The nursing staff at Dr. Hayes office is amazing. All the ladies there are so kind, friendly and approachable.

Describe your experience with Aurora Fertility Services.

Clean, organized and not crowded.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services.

About $1,300 for an IUI. Includes ultrasounds and washing the semen. Does not include the price for medication. Fermara- $13.00 and Trigger Shot and Progesterone: $130.00

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Aurora Fertility Services

West Allis

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Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

2014 - 2016, Successful

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10

Age 25 - 27

1 IVF

Male Factor

European

Income $50K - $99K

1st of 2 Docs

3 IUI With Other Docs

Donor Sperm

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

She [Dr Hayes] is kind and her staff know you, and show empathy during every interaction....She is not overly talkative but is kind and gives all details necessary. She has a way of explaining in detail what you need to know, but not over doing it....[The nurses at Aurora] They make this clinic what it is. They are knowledgable, kind, compassionate, detailed and available and timely. I cannot say enough about them! They have held me while in tears!

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

She is not overly talkative but is kind and gives all details necessary. She has a way of explaining in detail what you need to know, but not over doing it.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

Come to every appointment with your list of questions and they will get answered.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

She is kind and her staff know you, and show empathy during every interaction.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Aurora Fertility Services.

They make this clinic what it is. They are knowledgable, kind, compassionate, detailed and available and timely. I cannot say enough about them! They have held me while in tears!

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Ellen Hayes

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Aurora Fertility Services

West Allis

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Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

2012, Unsuccessful

2

Age 31

4 IUI

European

Income $50K - $99K

Teacher

1st of 2 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

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Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

[Dr. Hayes] seemed too busy to help. Was not told endometriosis was found. Was told MTHFR mutation "isn't an issue" despite a family history of miscarriages and studies that show otherwise.

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

Seemed too busy to help. Didn't explain that she found endometriosis.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services?

Ask for copies of your files. She at forget to tell you something important

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Aurora Fertility Services and their degree of success.

50 chlomid for cycle 1 100 of chlomid with iui cycle 2 75iu follistim with trigger and iui cycle 3 Same cycle 4,5.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Aurora Fertility Services.

I've not heard of more expensive than this $5000 for iui

What specific things went wrong at Aurora Fertility Services?

Failed to call with results
Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Aurora Fertility Services.

Was not told endometriosis was found. Was told MTHFR mutation "isn't an issue" despite a family history of miscarriages and studies that show otherwise.

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Ellen Hayes

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Aurora Fertility Services

West Allis

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Ellen Hayes Aurora Fertility Services

2018 - 2019, Unsuccessful

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1

Age 32 - 33

1 IUI

Unexplained

European

Income $50K - $99K

1st of 4 Docs

5 Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Neutral

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

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Ellen Hayes Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute)

I liked her [Dr. Ellen Hayes] as a doctor, but the clinic was wrong for me. I cried a lot in when I was undergoing treatment and she was understanding, but they didn't want to do the treatments I wanted...very warm and compassionate, she's the reason I eventually got diagnosed with Endo...I would only recommend her if she left the clinic.

The clinic [VIOS Fertility Institute] is out to make money, you are a paycheck end of story, it's very plush but I felt like they preyed on desperate people. I wouldn't recommend them. They also sorta falsely represented their location in Johnson Creek...They [nursing staff] were unmemorable... it was expensive almost twice other clinics...I would only recommend her [Dr. Hayes] if she left the clinic.

How was your experience with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute)?

I liked her as a doctor, but the clinic was wrong for me. I cried a lot in when I was undergoing treatment and she was understanding, but they didn't want to do the treatments I wanted, which was ovulation drugs, and it was expensive almost twice other clinics

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute)?

I would only recommend her if she left the clinic.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute)?

She's very warm and compassionate, she's the reason I eventually got diagnosed with Endo, but you feel like you are a paycheck for the clinic

Describe the protocols Ellen Hayes used in your cycles at Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute) and their degree of success.

IUI with letrazole, two rounds of Letrazole with timed intercourse.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute).

They were unmemorable.

Describe your experience with Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute).

The clinic is out to make money, you are a paycheck end of story, it's very plush but I felt like they preyed on desperate people. I wouldn't recommend them. They also sorta falsely represented their location in Johnson Creek.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Ellen Hayes at Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute).

$1500 for IUI $350 for one ultrasound and timed intercourse.

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Kindbody - Chicago (formerly Vios Fertility Institute)

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Kindbody - Milwaukee

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Rated 7.3

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Kindbody - MilwaukeeRated 7.3Strongly recommend: 68%Neutral: 12%Don't recommend: 21%7.3

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