Gary Levy
Tripler Army Medical Center
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Medical SchoolUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
ResidencyUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
FellowshipUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Honolulu
1 Jarrett White Rd
Honolulu, HI 96859
(808) 433-6661
4 assessments
10
8
Age
35
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
10
8
Doctor Levy explained the process, gave my wife and I our options and when the first egg retrival came back abnormal through PGS testing he provided us with words of encouragement to continue and alternate options to provide better results for the second cycle. ... Doctor Levy is a very gentle and kind doctor who understands his patients. His weakness that we saw at the beginning was that he is an introvert, we had to questions to gain knowledge but as time moved on and the more we met with Doctor Levy the more open he became.
The weakness [of Tripler Army Med Center] would be the nurses. The nurses are very helpful and will call you back usually the same day or the very latest the next morning. The nurses are just overwhelmed and could use some training on the process. ... We had to fill out the same paperwork three times due to the nursing staff misplacing and failing to submit paperwork to egg retrival clinic.
Age
35
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European, Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
10
8
How was your experience with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Doctor Levy is a very gentle and kind doctor who understands his patients. His weakness that we saw at the beginning was that he is an introvert, we had to questions to gain knowledge but as time moved on and the more we met with Doctor Levy the more open he became.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
I would tell them to build as much rapport during the first consult with Doctor Levy to help with the open communication throughout the process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Doctor Levy explained the process, gave my wife and I our options and when the first egg retrival came back abnormal through PGS testing he provided us with words of encouragement to continue and alternate options to provide better results for the second cycle.
Describe the protocols Gary Levy used in your cycles at Tripler Army Medical Center and their degree of success.
1st cycle:
Gonal: 300
Menopur: 2
By day 6: change dose of Menopor to 3.
Results: 11 eggs retrieved on 26 AUG, 10 matured, 8 fertilized, and 3 embryos developed with abnormal results after PGT.
2nd cycle:
Gonal: 300
Menopur: 2
Growth hormone: 2
Results: 25 eggs retrieved on 01 OCT, still waiting for the remainder of the results.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff (3) seems overwhelmed and works out of a very small office. Out of the three staff members one staff member is the most knowledgeable which the other two staff members often ask for assistance on locating paperwork or understanding a certain process such as needle injections. My recommendation would be to provide the nurses with a larger office and hire another nurse to assist with the hectic workload.
Describe your experience with Tripler Army Medical Center.
Strength would definitely be the Doctor Levy. The weakness would be the nurses. The nurses are very helpful and will call you back usually the same day or the very latest the next morning. The nurses are just overwhelmed and could use some training on the process.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center.
1st cycle:
IVF with ICSI: 5759.16
Embryo cyroperservation: 1570.68
Medication: cover my insurance
PGT: 3141.36 (1047.12/per embryo: total of 3 tested)
Second cycle:
IVF with ICSI: 5759.16
Embryo cyropreservation: 1570.68
Describe Gary Levy's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tripler Army Medical Center.
He was more selective on transferring one embryo per procedure medically speaking due to possible risks. He explained the risks of multiple embryo transfers and why he will advice only one embryo per transfer with PGT testing. Without PGT he would only advice the transfer of 2 but he would preferred only one.
What specific things went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center?
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center.
We had to fill out the same paperwork three times due to the nursing staff misplacing and failing to submit paperwork to egg retrival clinic.
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10
7
Age
37
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
—
10
7
Dr. Levy seemed to give me the most information about the process... He was the first Doctor in that clinic to ask me about my sarcoidosis, which indicated that he had actually looked at my chart prior to walking into my appointment.... We are currently doing Gonal F and we don't have results of this round yet. He did explain that pending my next ultrasound we may increase the dosage. I feel like he has explained future options.
Weaknesses [Tripler Army Me Ctr], phone system. Multiple times there have been missed phone calls. Communication from the scheduling staff has been very frustrating. I found that it is easier to show up to the clinic to make appointments then to wait for a phone call back. Especially since it is such a time sensitive process. Strengths, the Ladies out front who check you in, and the nurses who do the vitals and accompany in the exam rooms are great. always cheery and pleasant.
Age
37
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 4 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
—
10
7
How was your experience with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Dr. Levy seemed to give me the most information about the process. I didn't start my IUI journey with him but when I leave an appointment with him I don't have any questions. He also give me a written, by him, review of instructions and such.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
He is very personable and I feel like he is genuinely interested in my case.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
He was the first Doctor in that clinic to ask me about my sarcoidosis, which indicated that he had actually looked at my chart prior to walking into my appointment.
Describe the protocols Gary Levy used in your cycles at Tripler Army Medical Center and their degree of success.
We are currently doing Gonal F and we don't have results of this round yet. He did explain that pending my next ultrasound we may increase the dosage. I feel like he has explained future options.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The ladies that do my vitals and assist in the exam room are always great. The staff that handles future bookings and medication training have been very frustrating and shown no compassion.
Describe your experience with Tripler Army Medical Center.
Weaknesses, phone system. Multiple times there have been missed phone calls. Communication from the scheduling staff has been very frustrating. I found that it is easier to show up to the clinic to make appointments then to wait for a phone call back. Especially since it is such a time sensitive process. Strengths, the Ladies out front who check you in, and the nurses who do the vitals and accompany in the exam rooms are great. always cheery and pleasant.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center.
none
What specific things went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center?
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center.
I was told by one of the scheduling ladies that I wasn't supposed to start Gonal F Shots until Day 5. She was very clear that I had for 2 round taken the shots wrong. The Doctor told me to start them on Day 2. Another incident with the same lady, She failed to tell me that I needed to arrive one hour before my appointment for the IUI so they will begin the Sperm Thaw. Luckily they were able to accommodate the timing. I was told by the other scheduling lady that "Everyone wants a baby" in response to how booked up the doctors are, also stated "we have more patients than doctors" Again causing undue frustration and stress.
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10
9
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
—
10
9
Dr.levy has been an amazing doctor with great bedside manner, very personable, friendly, and educated. His only weakness i feel is that he can sometimes seem overly optimistic which isnt always bad but we all know this process doesnt always work... He was very on top of my treatments, and had me in weekly if not twice a week checking my progress for my egg retrival and ivf cycle. He said he would take an aggressive medicne regiment so that we would have great quality eggs
The REI clinic can feel disorganized at times, and the nurses and staff over worked. It can be hard to get ahold of nurses when starting cycles, but once situated with a doctor the process seems easier . i do wish they had an embrologist on staff so that i didnt have to be sent out for the egg retrival but i like that dr.levy was also registered with the outside clinic... Nurses from the gyno clinic some times help out the nurses from the REI clinic and the gyno nurses some times give out bad or wrong info.
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
10th of 10 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
—
10
9
How was your experience with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Dr.levy has been an amazing doctor with great bedside manner, very personable, friendly, and educated. His only weakness i feel is that he can sometimes seem overly optimistic which isnt always bad but we all know this process doesnt always work so im scared of false hope but that could be more of a problem with me than him. Other than that he has been able to explain every procedure , test, and scan so that i understood and knew exactly what was going to happen and in what order.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Ask for him over all the other doctors
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Dr.levy had always spent as much time with me as needed. He has listened and even research questions i had to get a correct answer. He has always seemed az invested in my success as i am.
Describe the protocols Gary Levy used in your cycles at Tripler Army Medical Center and their degree of success.
He was very on top of my treatments, and had me in weekly if not twice a week checking my progress for my egg retrival and ivf cycle. He said he would take an aggressive medicne regiment so that we would have great quality eggs
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Nice but some times overly busy
Describe your experience with Tripler Army Medical Center.
Tripler REI clinic has been wonderful but i dont feel that the head doctor enjoys her job or cares for her patients. I was very lucky to get paired with dr.levy over the head doctor of the clinic. The REI clinic can feel disorganized at times, and the nurses and staff over worked. It can be hard to get ahold of nurses when starting cycles, but once situated with a doctor the process seems easier . i do wish they had an embrologist on staff so that i didnt have to be sent out for the egg retrival but i like that dr.levy was also registered with the outside clinic
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center.
I paid $7,300 for the egg retrival, anestheta, 1 year egg retrival, and transfer.
Describe Gary Levy's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tripler Army Medical Center.
N/a
What specific things went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Nurses from the gyno clinic some times help out the nurses from the REI clinic and the gyno nurses some times give out bad or wrong info.
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10
10
Age
33 - 36
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
10
10
Dr Levy would call or email to follow up with me. He wanted to make sure everything was perfect for transfer. He also took time to call me in his office after each exam to go over any questions or concerns... Dr Levy was knowledable and personable. I liked how he made sure I understood what was going on. I moved to a different state and he made sure to stay in contact with me and even called me to make sure all was ok.
Clinic [Tripler Army Medical Center] offered affordable procedures. Only downside is the waitlist. And that they do it in batch cycles. I understand the need for it though with their clinic. They do a excellent job with how many people they serve. They stay very busy.... Sharlene [a nurse] was organized and made sure all prescription were called in and that I understood how to take each one.
Age
33 - 36
Treated
2014 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European, Native American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
10
10
How was your experience with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Dr Levy was knowledable and personable. I liked how he made sure I understood what was going on. I moved to a different state and he made sure to stay in contact with me and even called me to make sure all was ok.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Be prepared for the waitlist. As it's through the military and they can only take so many per cycle
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Dr Levy would call or email to follow up with me. He wanted to make sure everything was perfect for transfer. He also took time to call me in his office after each exam to go over any questions or concerns
Describe the protocols Gary Levy used in your cycles at Tripler Army Medical Center and their degree of success.
I was on a pretty standard protocol. Although I did have to double my dose of estrogen for one of the cycles
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tripler Army Medical Center. (Assigned nurse: Sharlene)
Sharlene was organized and made sure all prescription were called in and that I understood how to take each one.
Describe your experience with Tripler Army Medical Center.
Clinic offered affordable procedures. Only downside is the waitlist. And that they do it in batch cycles. I understand the need for it though with their clinic. They do a excellent job with how many people they serve. They stay very busy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gary Levy at Tripler Army Medical Center.
All medications, ultrasound and bloodwork was covered. We paid out of pocket for IVF and genetic testing which cost us around $8,000 and a FET cost close to $2,000
Describe Gary Levy's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tripler Army Medical Center.
For my age and previous cycles we chose 2 each time. He did explain it to us.
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