Eric Forman

In our first appointment with Dr. Forman, he provided a thorough overview of Columbia's fertility clinic and the typical diagnostic tests a new couple undergoes before starting treatments. He also went through what the typical path would be to go down (although everyone will be different). Dr. Forman provided plenty of detail on the various procedures and types of medication and answered questions we had about outcome probability and risks of treatment. He asked lots of questions about both my and my husband's medical history, and also made an effort to know more about us on a personal level. After bloodwork and other diagnostic tests, it was decided the best course of action would be to start with IUIs. After the first one was successful, we decided to try another IUI given I had responded well to the medication. We were unsuccessful again on attempts 2 and 3 and decided to move onto IVF. We started IVF with about two weeks of medication and while my follicles were a little slow to start growing, there were plenty to proceed with the egg retrieval procedure. We were excited to have fertilized eggs a day after the procedure, unfortunately, none of the fertilized eggs made it viable embryos and our first cycle was over. This was upsetting and disappointing but Dr. Forman spent an hour on the phone with me after sharing the results walking through what could have caused that outcome and providing reassurance that he was confident that we could have success with another round. We agreed to take a month off and then try again. Dr. Forman tweaked our protocol slightly for round two and it seemed like my response to the medication was better this time around. After the egg retrieval, we had 8 fertilized eggs, 5 which made it to the Day 5 blastocyst stage and 4 which came back as good after being sent for genetic testing. Dr. Forman shared the news with us on Valentine's Day evening (which on top of being Valentine's Day was a also Sunday - he really does care about his patients!!) and we couldn't have been more grateful for such good news that day. We did a medicated transfer cycle a month later with our highest-quality embryo. While we did get pregnant based on the early bloodwork after the transfer, our levels were low and Dr. Forman was realistic about the chances of the pregnancy being viable. Ultimately we experienced a biochemical pregnancy which was devastating to us. Dr. Forman was understanding and compassionate while also giving us hope that we still have good embryos left and that there was a good chance the next try would work. For our next transfer, Dr. Forman suggested we try a natural cycle which involves no medication and closely monitoring my own cycle to time the transfer with ovulation. We used a trigger shot to ensure the timing of ovulation. This second cycle worked; early bloodwork looked promising and continued on the right trajectory and an ultrasound two weeks later confirmed the pregnancy and we saw the heartbeat. At 9 weeks we "graduated" from Dr. Forman's care and he helped us find an OBGYN to allow us to continue our care with Columbia.

Know you are in good hands and ask any and all questions you have - Dr. Forman will find time to get you the answers you need

IUIs: Clomid + Trigger Shot Retrieval Round 1: Started on birth control; Follistim + Low Dose HCG; Ganirelix; Lupron + HCG trigger Retrieval Round 2: Clomid; Follistim + Menopur; Ganirelix; Lupron + HGC trigger Medicated Transfer: Started on birth control; Estrogen + Progesterone injections Natural Transfer: Progesterone suppositories + trigger shot

Dr. Forman is supportive of elective single embryo transfer

Dr. Forman listened to my concerns and is very good with first time IVF patients. Nothing was too small for his attention and he’s always doing his best for you. He consistently went above and beyond for me the entire time I was in his care. A perfect example of this was when I had expressed how much I wanted him to perform the actual IVF procedure rather than another doctor from the clinic. The day of the procedure, it wasn’t guaranteed that he could make it but he rushed to the clinic and made it happen. I actually teared up when I saw him. These things mean the world to women who have no control over their bad fortune.

I do not have a uterus but still have my ovaries. IVF, creating and freezing embryos and using a gestational carrier was the only strategy. It was all pretty straight forward for everyone. I declined using birth control because I had LH test strips to tell me approximately when my first day of cycle would be. He then monitored my blood work until we knew when to start everything. My injectables were Menopur, Gonal F & Cetrotide.

Dr. Forman always went out of his way so that I could understand everything that was happening and when anything went wrong as well. Great communicator, always respectful and honest. Whenever something went wrong he showed concern for me and would not push us aside.

Never be afraid to ask any question because he will always answer you.

For my egg retrieval a Lupron trigger protocol was used with me because of my PCOS. I was supposed to have a fresh embryo transfer done but because my ovaries did become a bit over stimulated we moved to a frozen embryo transfer instead. All 3 of my embryo transfers with Dr. Foreman were positive but the first two ended up being ectopic pregnancies and the last one ended up in a miscarriage.

Morning monitoring was busy but you never feel like they don't care about you.

Dr. Foreman would always prefer a single embryo transfer but if you wanted a multiple embryo transfer he will oblige.

We switched to him after a terrible experience beforehand. He came highly recommended and since IVF is probably one of the most traumatic things as a woman you will go through, it's important to have the right people behind you. He spoke to us on the phone after looking over my charts off-hand and quickly summed up what he thought the process would look like. He is a bit shy, but answers every question you have, and will always answer via email. If you have questions and you prefer to speak on the phone- tell him this, he wants you to have the best experience possible. I am someone who NEEDS coddling, and once i explained this to him- he really went out of his way to do this.

He is shy at first, but dont take it personally- it's just him! He really is the BEST doctor, and will help you reach your goal- to get pregnant!!

We did three different protocols. The first one, we started off before my period-since i am relatively " young" for IVF there was nothing to be assumed wouldn't be easy. We started off with Gonal F. Menopur, Cetrotide, Leuprolide, Ovidrel- but the Menopur hurt so much that we switched to low dose HCG. The menopur just really burned and i couldnt take it. the first round we didnt get many eggs and the quality wasn't great so he recommended i take Coq10 ( which DEFINITELY helped ) so for the second round we waited to start my period- and did a similar treatment- but i took Clomid first to help. The last cycle we did a microdose lupron flare which seemed to yield the best results. We got 10 eggs and out of the 10- 6 of them were viable quality embryos!

Our insurance covered about 90% of everything, since we were doing IVF because we are carriers for Cystic Fibrosis. The PGT Lab cost 3000 out of pocket, plus an additional 400 per embryo.

He always suggests Eset

Dr. Forman is a great communicator, which is so needed in an IVF process, which is multilayered and sometimes confusing. He was very responsive to my email queries outside of appointment time as well as in the appointments when I met with him in person. He is personable and empathic but is also very straight and direct about the facts of one's individual case. This forthrightness builds trust.

I would highly recommend a client book a consult with Dr. Forman if considering IVF and deciding on a doctor and clinic in NYC.

I was 50 when I met with Dr. Forman for the first time. I wanted to have a child, but my partner had passed away unexpectedly. We had been trying for a child together at this late stage in life but had been unsuccessful. Dr. Forman advised that I would have the best chance of IVF success and a healthy baby with a donor egg, given my age. His team helped me navigate the donor selection process. Once that was completed, embryos were created and tested for viability, and an embryo transfer was scheduled. The embryo transfer was successful on the first try!

One of the reasons I chose Dr. Forman was his research and subsequent recommendation for single embryo transfers over multiples. I did not want to take the risk of potentially having twins/multiples through IVF.

He has a sense of calmness to him which i think for folks like me (high anxious) works in his favor. I did not feel like he was pushing me unnecessarily towards any procedure. He performed the necessary tests and clearly explained the results, options available etc. I also had the benefit of comparison because before him i had had my consultation with a doctor at another practice who really felt like a salesman (i.e. just scared me without explaining anything when i asked multiple times). I appreciated that Dr Forman has been upfront and explains things. 2nd - His willingness to provide a clear path of what to expect and who will be involved in your care during each stage. During my process, he was going to be on vacation but he mentioned this to me before we started and gave me the choice.

Be open with him, he communicates so likewise just make sure you communicate as well. You're in good hands. He also was Dr to a friend of mine.

For the ovarian stimulation, I was on Menopur 2vials, Follistim 300. My dosage didn't change throughout. I was on same dosage of those for about 11 days before the trigger shot.

The system works. The only piece with me about this process is i wish they provided more context as they were doing the observation. When i asked they responded though so not bad.

We were paying everything out of pocket except (insurance didnt cover) for diagnostic testing. For the embryo preservation the cost was about $18k and then medications $6k. On the medications the tip from the nurse was i could order as we go to avoid ordering too much that you dont end up using. The nurse would advise me. This was helpful esp since everything was out of pocket.

From the start, Dr Forman was incredible. He can come off as unemotional but he truly cared about us and our outcome. He truly cares about his patients. When we had a failed transfer, he specifically reached out when he was on vacation to check in on me. I never felt like a number, rather a person. He listened to our story and tailored the treatment to just that. He always explained procedures and what the course of treatment would be and was available for any questions that came up during my cycles.

Be your own advocate. Sometimes you can get lost in the mix, but stand up for yourself and ask questions.

For timed intercourse and IUI's, we alternated between Clomid & Letrozole, although most of the cycles I was on Letrozole. I also used the trigger shot (ovidrel) most times. For my first IVF cycle I took 10 nights of 2 vials of menopur, and 250 units of gonalF, and 5 nights of cetrotide. For my second IVF cycle, I had the same protocol, although I was on the meds for 12 days. Both times, I used Ovidrel and Lupron as triggers. For my first transfer, we primed with birth control and i took estradiol and 1.5 mL of progesterone in Oil. For the second transfer, we decided not to prime with birth control and i was on estradiol and 1 mL of progesterone in oil.

most of our procedures were covered under insurance.

Dr Forman is in favor of eSET

Dr Forman is caring and is always there for you throughout your journey. He is excellent at explaining scientific and medical terms in digestible manner so that even a person distant from medical field can clearly understand the procedures. He does not sugar coat but sets realistic expectations and stays positive and reassuring during the process. He listens to his patients and seeks for the solutions best suitable for them. He always acts with utmost professionalism and provides exceptional care.

We first had 2 IUI rounds with Clomid which did not result in pregnancy. We then decided to move to IVF and had 2 rounds. I responded well to medications so both rounds had the same protocol (Gonal-F+Menopur+Lupron+HCG). The first one yielded 4 embryos but only 1 was good after the genetic testing. This was disappointing for us since we hoped to have more embryos that we could freeze. We had a second round of IVF which resulted in 4 good embryos after the genetic testing. We then proceeded with the natural transfer which resulted in active pregnancy.

Most of my expenses were covered by my insurance.

Dr Forman has a preference to eSET due to potential risk complications in multiple embryo transfer

I have nothing but the best things to say about my experience with Dr. Forman and Columbia University Fertility Center. Dr. Forman recognized that I really wanted to understand what we were doing every step of the way and thanks to his willingness to always answer my questions, I learned so much through this process. I truly can’t imagine going through the IVF process with anyone else and cannot recommend him enough.

Dr. Forman will get you where you want to go - just trust him and his process!

Dr Forman is the best doctor I've ever seen, of any specialty. I'm deeply grateful for his approach to educating and caring for patients. As women on this forum know, fertility treatments are a stressful process, both physically and emotionally, especially for women over 40. Having a doctor who treats you as an individual rather than a statistic, and helps you understand your options at every step of the process, is so incredibly important. I have recommended Dr Forman to many relatives and friends, all of whom have had very positive experiences.

Fertility treatments are tough, and for many of us, there are cycles during which we get disappointed. But having an expert, trusted advisor like Dr Forman is so critical to having the reassurance that you are getting the best care available.

Patients are allowed to self-schedule monitoring appointments so I could choose a time that worked for my schedule

Dr. Forman was very honest about our chances of conception being lower than average due to my age (at the time 46 years old). He explained the procedures we could attempt in order to increase our chances, and expertly laid out all of our options. We were hoping to get additional embryos in case the single viable embryo we already had did not take. After two additional cycles he was very honest with us that the chances were extremely low of getting another, but left the decision up to us whether we wanted to proceed or move to a transfer. There was never any pressure, he would return emails almost immediately and answered every question thoroughly. He has a sweet bedside manner, is kind, so knowledgeable and an expert in the field. When my husband and I say “Wow we made this baby!”, we always add “The three of us made this baby (myself, husband and Dr. Forman). We are forever thankful and recommend him to the moon and back.

Come in with questions, they can be as specific and niche as possible and Dr.Forman will not only have an answer, but will likely be able to cite studies and additional research to backup answers.

The protocol was not changed much from cycle to cycle, so less custom than our previous doctor. Since we only had one viable embryo, he recommended we do a trial transfer which involved taking all the drugs we would take for an actual transfer and in lieu of an actual transfer he would take a biopsy of the uterine lining. This is in order to ensure he has the best approximation of the window of time in which he should do the transfer. We were very happy we did this because he was able to make an adjustment to the timing for our actual transfer which we did several weeks later.

We were fortunate to have an insurance plan which covered most costs. We were responsible for a small copay each visit and PGS testing costs.

I felt 100% in good hands with Dr. Forman. Dr. Forman was able to break down complex technical material into understandable pieces. He answered all of our questions -- including outside of work hours and email follow-up questions. He listened to our concerns and worked with us to develop a plan that felt right. I would recommend him without reservation to prospective patients.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, and to ask them again if you don't quite understand -- Dr. Forman is very happy to explain things.

I started treatment at 38 years old (partner was 44). My hormone levels were in normal range. We tried 2 rounds of IUI first. Then did injections/egg retrieval; ICSI; frozen embryo transfer (rather than fresh transfer to let body reset hormone levels). I had no negative side effects from injections. 12 follicles; 8 eggs; 4 mature eggs; 2 fertilized; 1 5-day embryo ... 1 baby!

Dr. Forman answered all of our questions about cost at the outset, so we knew what we were getting into. He also alerted us to a NYS grant program (sliding scale based on income) that we were able to take advantage of. Total costs for one round of egg retrieval and IVF were between $15-20K.

eSET recommended and we agreed. (I did *not* want to take any risk of multiples -- I was more cautious about this than the Dr.)

Dr Forman was great, he took the time to explain the different processes from IUI to IVF, helped us get a back up protocol in place in case the IUI's didn't work. He was never too busy to answer Q's. I truly believe it is due to Dr Forman (& his incredible team of nurses) why we're pregnant today!

The level of treatment & care is well worth any cost different with other clinics. His reviews & results speak for themselves

We used Clomid from Day 3 for 5 days, then returned to the clinic to check follicle growth, would inject Ovidel & have intercourse that night before returning to the clinic approx 36hrs later for the IUI insemination, followed by intercourse that night or the following to improve chances.

Costs at Columbia were more compared to our prior clinic in NJ however it was worth it to get the level of care & attention from Dr Forman & the nurses! It was approximately $2,000 per cycle for medicated IUI, with insurance covering some elements but not all.

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Working with Dr. Forman has been the most positive experience I've ever had with a doctor. My husband and I did our research, and chose Dr. Forman after reading many positive reviews about his communicative style, compassion, and good results. We began seeing him in August of 2019, after a year of trying to conceive naturally and some disappointing diagnostic results (low AMH, high FSH) at another clinic. He took all possible factors into consideration (my age, diagnostic results, insurance coverage, etc.) into consideration when recommending we jump straight into IVF. Our first cycle yielded only 1 egg, but thankfully, PGS results were normal. We stuck with a similar protocol for the second round of IVF, with the goal of aiming for quality eggs again. That cycle was unsuccessful and we did not end up with any PGS normal embryos. Dr. Forman then suggested we adjust our protocol to something more aggressive (a microdose Lupron flare with a higher dose of Gonal (375 per night), 1 vial of Menopur, and HCG trigger). This protocol resulted in my most successful cycle, with 9 eggs and, ultimately, 2 PGS normal embryos. Due to the pandemic, a transfer was not an option during early spring, so after a thorough consultation with Dr. Forman, we opted for one more round of IVF in an attempt to bank another normal embryo. This final round was unsuccessful, with 2 abnormal embryos. Throughout the process, Dr. Forman was highly communicative and always available via email. He was sensitive yet forthcoming about my prospects when my FSH numbers continued to rise throughout the year. I appreciated the delicate balance he managed of being honest but caring. He also genuinely shared in our successes, which made it feel like we were a real team. I was grateful that he adjusted my protocol and always seemed to be thinking of new things to try. We did an eSET in August, which Dr. Forman made a point of doing himself, and are currently 11 weeks pregnant!

Take advantage of his expertise and responsiveness, and ask him any and all questions you may have.

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Our cycles were covered by our fertility insurance, Progyny.

Dr. Forman opted for an eSET to reduce the risk of multiples and miscarriage. My understanding is that this is the current preferred approach based on research, so I was glad he chose it.

Dr. Forman is incredibly professional, smart and caring. He takes the time to review every detail about your history and tailors his treatment so that it works for you. Even right before many of my procedures, he would email with another tip/suggestion to increase my chances. I also was very nervous for many of my procedures and of course made him aware of that so he'd make sure to reassure me and provide a step by step of what to expect so that I didn't worry.

Make an appointment with him ASAP. He is the reason I am pregnant right now after being with the wrong doctor for almost a year.

We did two egg retrievals and one frozen transfer.

Our insurance covered two egg retrievals. About $1200 for frozen embryo.

We did a frozen embryo transfer with a 5 day blastocyst. We did not do genetic testing because of our age and preference.

No words can express how grateful I am to have Dr. Forman and his amazing team care for me during my IVF journey. Everyone was so caring and detail oriented every step of the way. Dr. Forman collaborates with the patient and the nursing/lab team to provide efficient, timely results. I would highly recommend this center for any friends and family wishing to start a family. Dr Forman takes care of his patients in a way that I have never seen it before. He will email/call even when he was away just to check on us!

Listen to him and don’t doubt him... he definitely knows what he is doing. But even if you have any questions, he will always answer you!

Dr Forman was my first IVF doctor in NJ but the. He moved to NY. We figured we could stay in the NJ clinic because it would be the same ... we were wrong! We finally decided to start treatment again in NY with Dr Forman and the first test he did was ERA to check why I had to FET that failed in the past .... results: I needed one a day of medication! He took the time to go over everything and realized that was the piece of the puzzle missing from the other clinic!

Dr. Forman is truly the best of the best. I say this both as a patient and as a physician who has literally worked with 100s of other doctors. He is a thoughtful clinician who will look at your care and case inside and out, which is exactly what you need in your REI. And he does it with warmth, kindness, and genuine optimism while still being direct and clear. He is an outstanding communicator and is incredibly responsive - he returns emails with quick, clear, thorough explanations and immediately relieves my concerns. As a physician, I had more detailed questions about my plan/care (though I tried not to go overboard) and he authentically listened to my opinions; I was heard in a nonjudgemental way, and I truly felt like we're on the same team. He is evidence-based and even in casual conversation would cite certain papers (that I would then look up and read on PubMed) which really put my mind at ease. I had been in a stressful, toxic clinic previously (Cornell) and upon coming to Columbia with Dr. Forman, my stress evaporated overnight, literally. And we finally had success - thanks to Dr. Forman and his team. He will fight for you and has your best interests at heart. I wish I had found him as my first REI, not second. When I move back to the West Coast, I will continue to travel to him so we can continue to grow our family with him - I literally trust him with my life. My husband and I are eternally grateful to Dr. Forman!

Trust him. You'll see that he deserves your trust.

Hysteroscopy and repeat endometrial biopsy to confirm endometritis was gone (at my request). 2 IUIs (medicated) while waiting for embryos to be transferred from old clinic, unsuccessful but not surprising since it's IUI. Then progesterone suppositories for thin endometrial lining - lining wasn't as responsive as it was at stim for egg retrievals with injectables, so transfer was canceled. Then tried injectibles (Gonal-F and menopur) for lining, which worked, and we transferred with success! Used progesterone IM injections because I was concerned the lining was less responsive to suppositories due to chronic endometritis history and lack of response to suppositories; the shots were worth the peace of mind.

Only copays, luckily. Freezing sperm was not covered by insurance so that was ~$600 I think. The financial team was awesome and coordinated everything with our insurance and pharmacy.

He wrote the studies on eSET so he obviously recommended eSET, which I agreed with given my age and maternal/fetal health risks with multiples.

Dr. Forman is knowledgeable, kind, calm, compassionate, honest and always available to answer any questions or concerns not matter the day or the time of day within minutes of my email sent to him. I felt he was always on call 24/7. He even answered a request weeks after I was discharged from his care. Similar to his team, he took the time to know me and my husband and he was always knowledgeable of both my medical and personal life. Fertility journey had many ups and downs and the one time we got bad news he made sure to make the phone call and calming and compassionately explaining the bad news and our options. I have never felt more taken care of than the time i was under Dr. Forman's care.

Let Dr. Forman get to know you both medical records and individual. He will only be able to give you the best care and attention if he truly knows you. Follow his advice, I found that he was never once wrong!

I went to Dr. Forman after three failed IUIs at a different practice. Where despite of being the only patient at the time of the appointment, my husband and I felt that after six months, they know us or care to hear out concerts. We initially met with Dr. Forman for a second opinion and with 10-15 minutes talking with him, we knew that he is the right doctor for us. After reviewing my records and learning about my husband and I, Dr. Forman recommended the IVF with the genetic testing of each individual normal embryo. In October 2019, we started the first IVF treatment, we got nine eggs of which only two of them fertilized. Both embryos were genetically tested and we learned that both were not normal. While the news was devastating, Dr. Forman called us and explained to us that this is just a set back but he doesn't think this is the end road for us. He gave us the option to try again but also not to rush and take our time making the decision. We decided to do it again and on December 31, 2019 we started our second cycle. Once again we had nine eggs but this time around four of them fertilized. And after the genetic testing, Dr. Forman called us with the good news. We had one perfect embryo! Once again Dr. Forman gave us some options and we decided to go for the transfer in March. Nine days later, we found out we are pregnant and I'm now 16 weeks and so far every pregnancy test (NP, NIPT etc.) has come back perfect.

I don't remember the exact cost but I do recall being similar to the other practice I initial went to. I'm very fortunate that my company has paid in full for my treatments.

I believe the elective single embryo transfer is the best choice as healthy pregnancy result from from quality and not quantity. I could be more happy that Dr. Forman practices the single embryo transfer.

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing Dr. Eric Forman is. He is kind, very compassionate, extremely knowledgable, great communication, and he handles all procedures with great attention and care. Dr. Forman goes above and beyond to provide quality care for his patients. He always addresses my question and concerns since our very first meeting. He explains all procedures in detail and makes sure you understand the pros and cons before it is done. He never forces any procedures on you, he suggests it, gives you all the information, and lets you decide if you want to take that approach. Because of the quality work and great advice from Dr. Forman, I now have a healthy baby boy.

Ask all the questions.

Insurance covered the cost

I trusted Dr. Forman's suggestion on transferring a single embryo for my first IVF cycle and it was successful.

The level of contact and patience he had for me as a patient goes above and beyond any other doctor I’ve ever seen. From the moment we met, I felt totally comfortable and respected any decisions Dr. Forman suggested as my course of treatment.

Ask questions and always be your own advocate no matter who your doctor is.

For all 3 IUIs we did letrozole to stimulate follicles. Then I was the one who volunteered to proceed to IVF. For the first egg retrieval, we used menopur and Gonal F. Then we added centrotide and triggered with HCG. For those frozen transfers, we did estradiol to thicken my lining and then progesterone in oil. After 1 miscarriage and 2 failed transfers, we decided to do a second egg retrieval. This was the same protocol. During that retrieval, Dr. Forman did a scratch test to see if there was any inflammation in my uterine lining. There was a few plasma cells found, so I took an antibiotic for that. We also went back and figured out which protocol provided my thickest lining and we decided menopur and Gonal f would gain the best lining for me. This was a natural cycle that I triggered a follicle and used progesterone suppositories instead of the oil. That’s what did the trick!

I have amazing insurance as a teacher so everything was covered except for genetic testing of embryos and cryopreservation. The biopsy was $2500 per retrieval and $100 per month for storage.

I always wanted to have one child at a time and Dr. Forman is a big advocate for it, so it was perfect for us.

Our first consultation with Dr. Forman was very detailed. He explained my diagnosis and the process moving forward. We decided to go straight to IVF due to my condition. The doctor is not the type that is overly warm, but he is knowledgeable and always on top of the latest research. He is more of the traditional and convention IVF view.

He is not overly warm but will be blunt and honest about the treatment ahead. I would suggest to do your own research about the latest tests available and bring it up to see if he is okay to it. Be an advocate for yourself.

Gonal F, Menuopur, Novidel trigger for egg retrieval. Lupron, estrace, and progesterone in oil for transfer.

Very quick and easy. The earlier you go the better. In an out in 15 minutes. If you want to have your doctor perform your ultrasound you need to request it and the doctor may not always be available.

Not sure yet...

He strongly suggests single embryo transfer.

Dr. Forman is awesome. He’s very responsive and always lets you know the possible outcomes. Obviously what Him and the embryologists do is incredible the science is there but there’s the parts they can’t control and he lets you know up front. He also lets you make your decisions without pressure but tells you his point of view. I trusted Dr Forman the whole step of the way and very grateful for him and all he’s done for us.

Trust his judgment and take notes if you’re one that needs to know all the details!

He changed my protocol after my first clinic wasn’t successful as I ovulated before they went in for retrieval. He used lupron micro flare along with follistim and menopour.

Retrieval cycle including PGS testing (not Transfer as insurance covered) around $14,000. Didn’t have to pay for monitoring as my insurance covered this as well.

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Dr. Forman is always willing to explain everything down to the smallest detail, and has always been available for us when we had any questions or concerns. After a mediocre experience with one doctor at another clinic, and a terrible experience with another doctor at another clinic, finding Dr. Forman felt like a godsend.

Don't hesitate to ask questions! He's got the answers

While I don't recall the precise strategies now, Dr. Forman did clearly explain everything he did and why he was doing it.

Columbia never ever felt like a cattle call (distinctly different from NYU, which always did). I was always treated quickly and with great attention and care.

Dr. Forman helped us to get a New York State grant for partial coverage of our egg retrievals, without which we could not have afforded treatment. All other billing was handled efficiently and logically.

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I feel so fortunate to have had Dr. Forman as my doctor - he saw me through cycles of treatment, a miscarriage, D&C, retrieval, transfer, and ultimately a healthy pregnancy. I have zero hesitations going back to Dr. Forman to pick up treatment for future children. I am the type of patient that wants to know all the details, the numbers, the statistics, etc. And Dr. Forman patiently answered all of my questions. He was always accessible by email and felt that he wanted us to succeed and was invested in our personal wellbeing (not because it would improve his business/record, etc.).

Don't be afraid to ask him questions. Gather all of your questions and ask in one shot, rather than pepper him with questions in a number of emails/calls etc. I prefer things in writing so I can refer back to them later, Dr. Forman had no problem with email communication and really appreciated that he was super responsive. He is very receptive to input (i.e. dont think he's insulted if you ask follow-up questions on the protocol) - and is willing and able to answer the whats and the whys.

Don't remember the specifics - but he strongly encouraged a frozen transfer so that the retrieval cycle could focus separately on creating the best eggs for retrieval (and not have to worry about creating a hospitable environment for transfer until the following cycle).

Never had to wait too long and I really appreciated it.

I had an insurance coverage issue that required us to switch employee insurance mid-year and Dr. Formans office was the first to help us discover it. Insurance covered everything after 5K OOP Maximum, however insurance had limits to how much they would cover for meds and IVF procedures to 35K maximum. As I did not know how many cycles I would need, and the mark-up for meds through insurance was ridiculous (5K through insurance for the same med that I can purchase for $800 out of pocket, from THE SAME PHARMACY! Not a joke, and I'm surprised it's legal) I opted to pay for most of my meds out of pocket to ensure that I would still have coverage available if needed for a second cycle.

Multiples are tougher pregnancies, and we were transferring a PGT euploid embryo, which has an even greater likelihood of pregnancy. I was not pushing for a multiple transfer.

I like that Dr Forman doesn't sugar coat anything. I like that he gives me details, explains things clearly (uses visuals even), and I know what to expect every step of the way. I don't think his style works for everyone, but I think if you're ok with someone level setting you at each step then he is great.

Don't be turned off by his straightforward manner. You are going to be in the best mindset possible under his treatment.

We used Clomid, Menopur, and Gonal-F. I am older so I needed more egg stimulation for IVF.

IVF cycle out of pocket was a little under $14,000; implantation was about $3,000 out of pocket, and the embryo storage (to take it out) was about $5000

I had no choice but to go with single embryo transfer - I only has one healthy embryo.