Gayane Ambartsumyan
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
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Medical SchoolUCLA
ResidencyUCLA
FellowshipUCLA
Redondo Beach
510 N. Prospect Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 318-3010
19 assessments
10
7
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
7
Dr. Ambartsumyan is very empathetic, caring, and accessible. She gives her patients her personal email and cell phone and encourages them to be in touch with any questions or concerns. She is highly responsive and very open to collaborative thinking in terms of treatment, but she will also give you her best recommendation without being pushy. She exudes humanity and obviously cares very, very much about her patients...Insist on seeing her directly whenever possible.
They [Reproductive Partners Medical Group] are VERY busy. The wait times are LONG. That being said — they are very busy presumably because a lot of people are choosing them for their reproductive care. And the wait times are long because the doctors give every patient the time they need...you must be your own advocate, as I found that the nurses are overwhelmed and can let things slip through the cracks if you do not stay on top of your treatment plan.
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
7
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. Ambartsumyan is very empathetic, caring, and accessible. She gives her patients her personal email and cell phone and encourages them to be in touch with any questions or concerns. She is highly responsive and very open to collaborative thinking in terms of treatment, but she will also give you her best recommendation without being pushy. She exudes humanity and obviously cares very, very much about her patients.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Insist on seeing her directly whenever possible.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. Ambartsumyan is very empathetic, caring, and accessible. She gives her patients her personal email and cell phone and encourages them to be in touch with any questions or concerns. She is highly responsive and very open to collaborative thinking in terms of treatment, but she will also give you her best recommendation without being pushy. She exudes humanity and obviously cares very, very much about her patients.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
Nov 2018 Clomid + IUI (Chemical pregnancy)
Dec 2018 Clomin + IUI (Pregnancy — last 19.5 weeks, terminated due to trisomy)
June 2019 IVF — 4 blastocysts, 1 PGS normal
August 2019 IVF — 4 blastocysts, 1 PGS normal
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
This is a very busy office and you must be your own advocate, as I found that the nurses are overwhelmed and can let things slip through the cracks if you do not stay on top of your treatment plan.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
They are VERY busy.
The wait times are LONG.
That being said — they are very busy presumably because a lot of people are choosing them for their reproductive care.
And the wait times are long because the doctors give every patient the time they need.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
In the neighborhood of $25K, part of which is out of pocket and part of which is covered by my insurance.
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
She has a strong preference for eSET.
What specific things went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
There were a few instances where the nurses said something would happen (like a calendar of when to take medicine, and which type to take) would be sent to me, and it never happened. Or I was told to take medicine in the evening when it turns out I was supposed to take it in the morning.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
9
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
9
9
Dr. A [Ambartsumyan] is very giving with her time and thorough in her explanations. She will call personally with test results and is empathetic when things don’t go as planned. You genuinely feel like she is rooting for you! ... PCOS diagnosis with no natural ovulation + secondary infertility ... Her explanations are easy to understand and she ensures you trust your next step in treatment.
Nurse mailbox allows you to get in touch at any point with same day call backs. Staff [Reproductive Partners Med Group] is nice, friendly and compassionate. They greet you with a smile! Make sure you ask questions if something doesn’t seem right. As you see a variety of different nurses, they might not be aware of notes or details that are important to your treatment.
Age
32 - 33
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
9
9
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A was kind, caring and knowledgeable. From our initial consultation, I felt comfortable and trusted her knowledge. Her explanations are easy to understand and she ensures you trust your next step in treatment. When my chemical pregnancies occurred, she handled with compassion and gave me continued hope that our next cycle would work. She is open to changing up the course of action but doesn’t pressure you to move onto next steps.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She offers her cell phone and email - take her up on contacting her if you have a question and speak up if something doesn’t feel right. Dr. A is a great listener and has great advice as to how to proceed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A is very giving with her time and thorough in her explanations. She will call personally with test results and is empathetic when things don’t go as planned. You genuinely feel like she is rooting for you!
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
PCOS diagnosis with no natural ovulation + secondary infertility - 6 letrozole cycles, 3 timed (resulted in 1 chemical pregnancy) and 3 IUIs (resulted in 1 chemical pregnancy)
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Nurse mailbox allows you to get in touch at any point with same day call backs. Staff is nice, friendly and compassionate. They greet you with a smile! Make sure you ask questions if something doesn’t seem right. As you see a variety of different nurses, they might not be aware of notes or details that are important to your treatment.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
The clinic is clean and organized. If you have a later appointment time (after 10am), expect to wait upwards of 30 minutes to an hour. The billing department is confusing and can be hard to navigate.
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
I have not elected IVF yet so I am not aware.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
33
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
10
10
She [Dr. Ambartsumyan] has been able to work with me to have a tailored experience through this. We ran a series of tests to eliminate certain risks and get more Information. She was never pushy and let us move at the pace we wanted and supported our decisions as to next steps. She’s highly responsive via email and texts. Love that she also believes in a holistic approach to infertility journey and encouraged us to continue with our acupuncture specialist.
Clinic [Repro Partners] is always full, and you learn to expect an hour delay If you don’t have one of the first appointments. They also aren’t the best with insurance billing and pre approvals. It is however nice that they have the lab and operating room in the same place as consults. ... Several times they have not properly filled out insurance forms and it has cost us going out of pocket for meds and paying for screening not covered by the insurance and later rejected for reimbursement.
Age
33
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Latino
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She has been able to work with me to have a tailored experience through this. We ran a series of tests to eliminate certain risks and get more Information. She was never pushy and let us move at the pace we wanted and supported our decisions as to next steps. She’s highly responsive via email and texts. Love that she also believes in a holistic approach to infertility journey and encouraged us to continue with our acupuncture specialist.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Come prepared with questions and don’t be afraid to question or suggest different approaches. She’s very open to hearing your thoughts and working to customize a plan for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr A shares her personal number and an email where she can be reached at all times. Always felt like she knew my case and I wasn’t just a number. She makes you feel like she is just as invested into the process as you are
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
With DOR we wanted to initially avoid over suppressing with birth control. Unfortunately our first cycle with estrogen priming we developed a cyst and went forward with BC for two weeks before our first retrieval. She did a combination of gonal F, clomid, menopur and Lupron our first cycle. It resulted in 5 eggs retrieved and 2 day 5 blastocysts. As that transfer resulted in a chemical pregnancy, our next cycle she changed it to no BC and started medication early in our cycle. This time we did higher dosage of gonal F, menopur, cetrotide, HGH and our trigger shot. It resulted in a quick growing cycle and retrieved 6 of which 3 were day 5 blastocysts that all tested genetically normal. Before our next transfer we completed an ERA and did additional screening tests and confirmed the MTHFR mutation and high NK cells. While we’re treating for MTHFR with a diff folate supplement, no adjustments have been made for the high NK cells.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Nursing staff is a mixed bag. All are caring but they aren’t all trained the same and have different levels of organization. There have been times where they haven’t properly filled out insurance forms or have tried to give me standard protocol vs doctor requested tailored approach.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Clinic is always full, and you learn to expect an hour delay If you don’t have one of the first appointments. They also aren’t the best with insurance billing and pre approvals. It is however nice that they have the lab and operating room in the same place as consults.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
We’ve had our first two cycles covered by Aetna insurance and have only had to pay for genetic testing (3000 to office; 600 to genetic testing company), genetic testing, ERA (800) and co pays. Rates provided on initial estimate were ~$16k without medicine
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Doctor was quite open to our decision. When untested we did 2 and she was comfortable with that. We have not decided on how many to genetically tested embryos to transfer. Do believe the clinic in general supports eSET but is open
What specific things went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Several times they have not properly filled out insurance forms and it has cost us going out of pocket for meds and paying for screening not covered by the insurance and later rejected for reimbursement.
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10
10
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Since day one, Dr A. [Ambartsumyan] explained very thoroughly each step and provided all the possible treatments available. Very enthusiastic with positive outcomes making me feel like she is on my team. She helped me connect with other doctors when I needed different treatments. My process is just starting but I see how knowledgeable she is and I trust her. I consider myself very proactive, searching through research articles for treatment.
The clinic [Reproductive Partners Medical Group] is very organize and clean. It is well located and has a parking structure. The clinic has partnered with different labs. Some procedures are cost effective. Cost of treatment is average to a bit below average compared to other clinics in the area.... Very friendly staff. Very helpful when I needed information to fill out grants applications. After each blood test, they call you and explain very carefully the results. Always available when you call them
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Since day one, Dr A. explained very thoroughly each step and provided all the possible treatments available. Very enthusiastic with positive outcomes making me feel like she is on my team. She helped me connect with other doctors when I needed different treatments. My process is just starting but I see how knowledgeable she is and I trust her. I consider myself very proactive, searching through research articles for treatment. I like that she listens and takes into consideration my suggestions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Ask every little thing, no matter how redundant it could be. You are an active participant in this process and need to know exactly what is happening
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr A is empathic and caring on how she expresses her conclusions and next approaches. She responds to emails in a timely manner and is always available when you need her.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
I’m just getting started. I recently had my Fallopian tubes removed and I’m on birth control due to endometriosis. Next step is IVF
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very friendly staff. Very helpful when I needed information to fill out grants applications. After each blood test, they call you and explain very carefully the results. Always available when you call them
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
The clinic is very organize and clean. It is well located and has a parking structure. The clinic has partnered with different labs. Some procedures are cost effective. Cost of treatment is average to a bit below average compared to other clinics in the area. The clinic has a very knowledgeable staff with doctors expert in different areas. They all collaborate to provide the best treatment.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
The estimate for IVF is around $20k
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
She prefers single embryo transfer due to all the risks that a multiple pregnancy can cause
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10
10
Age
39 - 40
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI, 4 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
Dr. A [Ambartsumyan] is truely interested in my life. She always asks me about work and my family in a genuine way and shares things about her life as well. She has called me or texted me in the evening on multiple occasions when she could have been spending time with her family. Dr. A is very empathetic when dealing with disappointment and does everything she can to comfort us.... Dr. A has not given up on my desire to use my own eggs. With a low anteral count, it has been a challenge.
Strengths [Reproductive Partners Medical Group] - top notch partners and rotating doctors who have made documented and published contributions to their fields, doctors who consult with each other, ultrasound tech on staff who steps in when they are busy, in- house surgery center and crypto freezers, flabotomist staffed, and very nice front of office staff. Weakness - billing office does not answer the phone or call you back, billing system is difficult to decode and understand, cancelled cycle fees are charged
Age
39 - 40
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Middle Eastern
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 4 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
I have had a long and rough road with treatments. Dr. A has not given up on my desire to use my own eggs. With a low anteral count, it has been a challenge. She employs patience during my very long cycles upwards of 120 days and does everything possible to avoid canceling a cycle. When regrouping after a failure, she is always coming up with a new protocol in the effort to find something that will work. She is even open to suggestions from me and is always telling me to read about my infertility problems and to do my research.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Don’t be afraid to share your ideas and ask lots of questions. Dr. A is very open to it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A is truely interested in my life. She always asks me about work and my family in a genuine way and shares things about her life as well. She has called me or texted me in the evening on multiple occasions when she could have been spending time with her family. Dr. A is very empathetic when dealing with disappointment and does everything she can to comfort us.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
Clomid 100 with iui -1 follicle
Clomid 150 - 1 follicle
Letrozol 75 with iui - 1 follicle
Follistim 100 with IVF - 1 follicle, 1 egg retrieved, abnormal fertilization
Gonal f 100 with IVF - 1 follicle, 1 egg retrieved, abnormal fertilization
Lupron mini flare w/menopur IVF - cancelled cycle
Clomid and Letrozol together then added gonol 100 for 6 days IVF - 1 follicle, 1 egg retrieved, fertilized and frozen
Menopur with clomid IVF - 2 follicles for retrieval, waiting for fertilization results.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff is stacked full of caring people who cheer you on, thoroughly explain medications and who are willing to accommodate for scheduling requests. They also always call back in a timely fashion.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Strengths - top notch partners and rotating doctors who have made documented and published contributions to their fields, doctors who consult with each other, ultrasound tech on staff who steps in when they are busy, in- house surgery center and crypto freezers, flabotomist staffed, and very nice front of office staff.
Weakness - billing office does not answer the phone or call you back, billing system is difficult to decode and understand, cancelled cycle fees are charged
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
IUI - $500 plus $160 per ultrasound
Min Stim IVF - $5500
Mild stim IVF - $6500
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Dr. A promotes eSET.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
Dr. A [Ambartsumyan] has always gone out of her way to make sure we are comfortable, we understand everything we will be doing and she sets time aside to talk to you when she’s at home. She wants to make sure we’re okay. She greets us personally in the waiting room, and won’t allow us to leave until she’s certain that we understand and that we are all on the same page, in terms of other options we have moving forward. She gets to know us as humans, not just patients.
We love the clinic [Reproductive Partners Med Group] but hate the wait time. It’s obviously going to happen though when you, along with everyone else, loves the clinic and the doctor’s they are working with. That’s probably the only complaint.... We have always had such a great experience with everyone in that office. We are now on a first name basis with pretty much all of the staff and everyone is always so warm and welcoming. We can sit and chat with the financial woman all day.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A has always gone out of her way to make sure we are comfortable, we understand everything we will be doing and she sets time aside to talk to you when she’s at home. She wants to make sure we’re okay. She greets us personally in the waiting room, and won’t allow us to leave until she’s certain that we understand and that we are all on the same page, in terms of other options we have moving forward. She gets to know us as humans, not just patients.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Be open. Know that things won’t always go as planned but Dr. A will always make sure you’re in good hands. It’s a tough journey but with her, things seem a little easier and she’s certainly a light in a dark spot.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
After both miscarriages and our last negative pregnancy test, Dr. A has called us to apologize and we meet after each loss/NPT and discuss what is our next step. She’s personable and genuinely cares about us and her other patients. She puts thought into what else we can do to make things work.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
I’ve tried endometrium and estrace three three times a day for the first two transfers. During our third, I started PIO injections and stuck with estrogen three times a day. As we prepare for our fourth, we are looking to do, PIO, endometrium, estrogen, a steroid and Intralipid infusions. She believes that my body rejects pregnancy so she is sure that using the infusion and steroid will shit my immune system down and accept the embryo this time around.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Reproductive Partners Medical Group. (Assigned nurse: Ashley Guzman)
We have always had such a great experience with everyone in that office. We are now on a first name basis with pretty much all of the staff and everyone is always so warm and welcoming. We can sit and chat with the financial woman all day.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
We love the clinic but hate the wait time. It’s obviously going to happen though when you, along with everyone else, loves the clinic and the doctor’s they are working with. That’s probably the only complaint.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
I believe each transfer, we have set up a package that included ultrasounds, blood work and actual transfer that has totaled $2,900. Our embryo testing was about $1,000, hysteroscopy was around $300-500 and mock cycle was around the same. Medications ranged from $700-1,000.
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
We have done eSET for all three because of the risks that come along with multiple pregnancies, which we have understood and respected. This time around, our fourth, we will be transferring two, which we love the idea of.
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10
10
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr. A [Ambartsumyan] spoke in a way that made me feel like she empathized with me. She briefly spoke of her own fertility problems and her bedside manner should be commended. Little things like putting her hand on my shoulder and saying sorry, or offering to have consultations via phone call in the evening (which worked best for us) - Dr. A helped us to feel some normalcy during these unusual and u comfortable circumstances.
They [Repro Partners Med Group] are super flexible with appointments - I’m a teacher and need early appointments, and I’ve never had a problem getting in and out. They save early appointments for that reason! I’m never waiting long in the waiting room, and after going to this clinic for a while, I like that I get welcomed by name when I sign in.... Nurses always return phone calls by the end of the day. They seem organized and are quick to answer questions and fill prescriptions.
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A went out of her way to contact us about further plans of treatment. Since we work all day, she called us from her home at 9pm. She had my file in front of her and was prepared to talk - we spoke for almost an hour! I’ve never had a doctor do that before. We also noticed that she left detailed notes in my records so that other doctors treating me when she couldn’t were fully knowledgeable about our specific treatment plan. When I came to Dr. A, I had had several cycles not work with previous doctors. She immediately sent me for blood work to get her own judgement and make her own decisions - she looks at the big picture.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Ask any questions you have - Dr. A won’t stop until you fully understand, and there’s no such thing as a stupid question.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A spoke in a way that made me feel like she empathized with me. She briefly spoke of her own fertility problems and her bedside manner should be commended. Little things like putting her hand on my shoulder and saying sorry, or offering to have consultations via phone call in the evening (which worked best for us) - Dr. A helped us to feel some normalcy during these unusual and u comfortable circumstances.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
By the time I got to Dr. A, I had done several Clomid and Letrozole cycles and had had one unsuccessful IUI through the use of injectables. When I came to her, she studied my records and decided to start from scratch - we did new blood panels and talked about results. Dr. A started me on a higher dose of Letrozole and we started again. I had an unsuccessful IUI with that one which led her to send me for a tubal dye test. She discovered I have a kinked Fallopian tube and I am now awaiting a laporoscopy procedure to see if it can be unkinked or removed. Our next step is IVF.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Nurses always return phone calls by the end of the day. They seem organized and are quick to answer questions and fill prescriptions. One time, however, I had received my IUI sand a nurse gave me a big hug and said “It feels like it worked!” I had just received the insemination so I felt uncomfortable. That cycle didn’t work. She also was supposed to give me an antibiotic to prevent infection, but handed me Tylenol instead. Luckily I was ok.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
They are super flexible with appointments - I’m a teacher and need early appointments, and I’ve never had a problem getting in and out. They save early appointments for that reason! I’m never waiting long in the waiting room, and after going to this clinic for a while, I like that I get welcomed by name when I sign in.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
We paid a copay every time we visited the office. We also paid for ultrasounds and all medications.
What specific things went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
A medication I was prescribed was only able to be administered in small doses. This clinic neglected to tell my insurance I needed more of it, and I was unable to fill it in a timely manner.
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10
10
Age
36 - 38
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI, 4 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
Dr. A [Gayane Ambartsumyan] is exactly what I want out of an RE. I’ve struggled with infertility and now repeat pregnancy loss, and she has shown great care, compassion and concern for me. I like that I always see her if she’s in the office (if she’s not in, I see one if her peers - I always see an RE, and they always do my ultrasounds and other procedures)... IUI 1-2: no meds IUI 3-4: 50mg of Clomid IVF #1: antagonist protocol (300iu Follistim, 150 Menopur, Cetrotide, hCG trigger) IVF #2: Long Lupron protocol (Lupron, 300iu Follistim, 150 Menopur, .5ml Omnitrope) IVF #3: Minimal stimulation protocol (100mg Clomid, 150iu Gonal-F, .5ml Omnitrope, Ganirelix, hCG trigger) IVF #4: Same protocol as IVF #3
The clinic is very busy. Wait times can be long, but that’s because you see a doctor at each visit, and they actually spend time with you answering questions, talking about concerns, etc. Treatment is expensive, but you’re paying for quality. Everyone is top notch...including the front office staff and billing.
Age
36 - 38
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 4 IVF, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A is exactly what I want out of an RE. I’ve struggled with infertility and now repeat pregnancy loss, and she has shown great care, compassion and concern for me. I like that I always see her if she’s in the office (if she’s not in, I see one if her peers - I always see an RE, and they always do my ultrasounds and other procedures).
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Strike a balance between trusting her, with also being your own advocate. She is incredibly receptive to ideas, etc.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A is amazing. She really takes the time to get to you know you, understand your concerns, alleviate those concerns (as much as she can), and set realistic expectations with you without alienating you or being callous/cold. She is incredibly accessible (gives out her cell phone number and email address), and truly cares about you as a person.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
IUI 1-2: no meds
IUI 3-4: 50mg of Clomid
IVF #1: antagonist protocol (300iu Follistim, 150 Menopur, Cetrotide, hCG trigger)
IVF #2: Long Lupron protocol (Lupron, 300iu Follistim, 150 Menopur, .5ml Omnitrope)
IVF #3: Minimal stimulation protocol (100mg Clomid, 150iu Gonal-F, .5ml Omnitrope, Ganirelix, hCG trigger)
IVF #4: Same protocol as IVF #3
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff at RPMG is very busy, but I have never felt that they have dropped the ball, not followed through, etc. They are compassionate and sympathetic.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
The clinic is very busy. Wait times can be long, but that’s because you see a doctor at each visit, and they actually spend time with you answering questions, talking about concerns, etc. Treatment is expensive, but you’re paying for quality. Everyone is top notch...including the front office staff and billing.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
It’s very pricey. I had insurance coverage for my first two rounds, but exhausted it. My minimal stimulation cycles each cost $6500, plus $3000 for PGS testing. FET was $1900, with my insurance being billed for all monitoring appointments and bloodwork.
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10
10
Age
32
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
Dr. Ambartsumyan was a good fit for me. She was a good combination of practicality and optimism, always encouraging but not without making sure our expectations were realistic. ..Dr. A was especially devoted, providing her personal phone and email contacts. She would always respond within 24 hours or sooner (sometimes replying to emails in the middle of the night or early morning hours)...Dr. A recommended a estrogen-priming cycle, I believe because of my diminished ovarian reserve.
Some of this clinic's strengths are 1) it has a small practice feel and 2) it's comfortable and updated but not overtly pretentious. I do think that although it seems like a small practice, the clinic is taking on more and more patients. I say this because of some longer waits I experienced...RPMG shared its nursing staff across doctors...Treatment costs were straightforward and clear. My consultation was $324 including ultrasound...They were always warm and friendly and accommodating.
Age
32
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. Ambartsumyan was a good fit for me. She was a good combination of practicality and optimism, always encouraging but not without making sure our expectations were realistic. For example, Dr. had indicated that I would likely not produce many eggs during my atom cycle. I knew that up front so I never felt discouraged when my scans only showed 6 follicles. However, I was very excited when Dr. A retrieved 12 eggs on retrieval day. Dr. A was always bubbly and personable, easily making conversation. She was always mindful of our time and schedule as we commuted 2-4 hours one-way (depending on traffic) to visit the Rendo Beach office.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Be open about concerns and have them addressed instead of worrying about them alone.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A and the entire staff made it a point to address me in a way that made me feel they were familiar with me and my medical history. They were always warm and friendly and accommodating. I know they have many patients, but I always felt I received the time and devotion I deserved. Dr. A was especially devoted, providing her personal phone and email contacts. She would always respond within 24 hours or sooner (sometimes replying to emails in the middle of the night or early morning hours).
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
Dr. A recommended a estrogen-priming cycle, I believe because of my diminished ovarian reserve. I was on a specific birth control pill before starting. Then transitioned to estrogen. The last part of my stim cycle included Follistim and Menopur followed by Ganirelix and Pregnyl. My stim medications were increased during monitoring. I produced 12 eggs, 10 of which fertilized via ICSI. 4 embryos arrested; a few had to grow longer than expected. 6 were sent for PGS, including a 5AC embryo that did not meet the clinics standard. 2 of the 6 were found to be chromosomally normal--a 5AA the 5AC. After this freeze-all cycle (and after my embryos underwent PGS), I was on birth control for a month or so. Then I went on estrogen at the beginning of my frozen embryo transfer. Luteal phase support included Endometrin. Since we were transferring a PGS-tested embryo we were happy to follow Dr. A's suggestion that she perform a eSET.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
At the practice I went to immediately before Reproductive Partners Medical Group, each doctor had his own nursing staff dedicated to him and his patients. In contrast, RPMG shared its nursing staff across doctors (and even clinics for staffing reasons). I found RPMG's nursing staff to be much better at communicating. Every single nurse was clear and detailed in communicating the doctor's protocols. The nurses tasked with making sure I had the correct medication on time were cognizant of the financial pressure fertility treatments can place on a person. That being said they always gave suggestions for how and where to get the best prices and would fully pursue discounts I found on my own. The clinic was organized with the nursing station open and centrally located. The staff always demonstrated a high level of professionalism toward me and toward their colleagues. I always felt calm going into the clinic because the staff and doctors were calm (no matter how busy they were).
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Some of this clinic's strengths are 1) it has a small practice feel and 2) it's comfortable and updated but not overtly pretentious. I do think that although it seems like a small practice, the clinic is taking on more and more patients. I say this because of some longer waits I experienced (especially on weekends) and from staff indicating they had more patients. Even when it was busy, the nurses and the doctor did their best to move patients along without sacrificing face-to-face appointment time. On a particularly busy day, I even witnessed Dr. Andy Hoang assist the nursing staff by prepping rooms and calling patients back himself. I appreciated that and felt it spoke to Dr. Hoang's commitment to the practice and his patients.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Treatment costs were straightforward and clear. My consultation was $324 including ultrasound. Each ultrasound outside of my stim cycle was $195 and labwork was approximately $60. The global fee for my freeze-all egg retrieval cycle was approximately $14k including the PGS biopsy, ICSI and assisted hatching. The cost of PGS payable to Igenomics was approximately $2k. A mock transfer/ saline sonography was performed before the transfer and cost $720. The frozen embryo transfer cost approximately $1600. Medications for the stim cycle and FET cycle totaled approximately $5400 (and includes Progesterone support after positive pregnancy test.
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Our situation seemed straightforward. We wanted to avoid multiples. Having our embryos PGS-tested gave us peace of mind when deciding on the suggested eSET. Had they not been PGS-tested, I don't know what our doctor's suggestion would have been. I do think our decision on the number of embryos to transfer would have been much more difficult.
What specific things went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
- Failed to call with results
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
These issues were minor and did not diminish my confidence in the clinic. On one occasion I saw a different doctor, Dr. Lee, and on entering the room and greeting me, he indicated that I was in a different phase of my protocol than I was. When I corrected him, he quickly revised his initial comments making me feel comfortable that, although he wasn't my regular doctor, he had educated himself on my medical file. On another occasion at the end of my treatment, I had to call to request my lab results. The lab work monitored my estrodial and progesterone levels as they weaned me off Estrace and Endometrin. Usually the doctor or nurse called within 1 to 2 days with results. On this occasion, I had my labwork done (by a separate lab) on Thursday and when I didn't hear from the clinic by Monday, I called them. I don't think this information was as critical as results would have been during the stim phase of my treatment.
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10
10
Age
32
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
—
10
10
She [Dr. Gayane Ambartsumyan] was very particular about my uterine lining. At the end of each visit she set expectations for how she wanted to see my lining in 1 week. She was very conservative with her numbers, but it helped me to be more realistic. If she said she saw the lining at 6 mm she would write down 5.5 because she wanted to give some wiggle room to allow the additional medicine to make a difference. She would see me each week and if something needed tweaking she would suggest it. Instead of doing the same thing week after week with no results, she would have me take baby aspirin or use a heating bad to stimulate blood flow or add prenatal vitamins. When my ERA biopsy came back post receptive, she added 2 extra days of progesterone instead of 1 to make sure that next time i was tested the results would be better, and they were! She is a problem solver and always delivers on her expectation of providing results.
The clinic [Reproductive Partners Medical Group] is very organized and prompt with returning phone calls. All of the nurses work closely together and will consult on a single patient if need be. I would prepare for a lot of testing as a new patient, and they do get busy on weekends and during the lunch hour. I did have to look after them to get back to me on billing, but i was able to get it resolved.
Age
32
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr A as a person is funny and treats me like I've been coming to her for years. She always says hello to me even if I am just stopping by for lab work and do not have an appointment with her. When I had to see another doctor and was worried about how he would read my information, she made plenty of notes in my file and asked him to contact her if further clarification was needed. I finally felt like I was making progress when I started seeing her as my primary doctor. She regularly calls me after appointments, even sometimes after 5 p.m. She spends close to 10 minutes on the phone and listens to me if I have worries or am nervous. She does not care if she has to repeat herself or if i ask for further clarification. She is so caring and attentive and makes me feel like I am important and strives to make this entire process as painless as possible.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
I would tell them that Dr A is absolutely wonderful and they are lucky to have her with them during the sometimes rocky road of infertility.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr A made me feel like a person because she showed genuine sympathy and compassion. She is always smiling and brings a postive feel to my appointments. After my first appointment with her, she called me to personally follow up and clarify what she was trying to accomplish by ordering a specific set of tests/labs. By just taking the time to make sure I understood and felt comfortable with her approach, I had a completely different outlook on this whole process. Before seeing her I felt lost, frustrated, and confused. Now I can honestly see a light at the end of the tunnel and am happy to say I trust her completely. I don't know what i would do without her to walk with me on this journey!
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
She was very particular about my uterine lining. At the end of each visit she set expectations for how she wanted to see my lining in 1 week. She was very conservative with her numbers, but it helped me to be more realistic. If she said she saw the lining at 6 mm she would write down 5.5 because she wanted to give some wiggle room to allow the additional medicine to make a difference. She would see me each week and if something needed tweaking she would suggest it. Instead of doing the same thing week after week with no results, she would have me take baby aspirin or use a heating bad to stimulate blood flow or add prenatal vitamins. When my ERA biopsy came back post receptive, she added 2 extra days of progesterone instead of 1 to make sure that next time i was tested the results would be better, and they were! She is a problem solver and always delivers on her expectation of providing results.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Reproductive Partners Medical Group. (Assigned nurse: Maria)
Maria Is just like a great friend who happens to work at my clinic. She always calls me to give me status on lab work, genetic testing, when my eggs arrived, or to ask me questions. She is always very responsive via email or phone and will return my voice messages the same day. I firmly believe that a doctor's best weapon is a responsive and caring nurse team and i am so grateful for Maria and her diligence and follow-through!
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
The clinic is very organized and prompt with returning phone calls. All of the nurses work closely together and will consult on a single patient if need be. I would prepare for a lot of testing as a new patient, and they do get busy on weekends and during the lunch hour. I did have to look after them to get back to me on billing, but i was able to get it resolved. I wish they would accept my insurance (bcbs ppo)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Costs have been considerable as my insurance is not accepted at RPMG. All has been out of pocket
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
i have not yet had that conversation with dr a as my eggs have not yet been thawed and fertilized.
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4
4
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
4
4
Dr Ambartsumyan has a caring manner.... I think some of the processes could have been explained better, for instance during our IUI treatments Dr Ambartsumyan was on vacation and we saw other doctors but I was not told that she was out of town and thought this was just the way the clinic ran... We did 3 IUIs with clomid because we had some male factor (morphology and motility) no pregnancies. IVF retrieval, antagonist protocol as i had high AMH and seemed to have good egg reserve based on other parameters.
The nursing staff [Reproductive Partners Medical Group] was nice but I was not assigned to one particular nurse which makes it harder to provide continuity in care.... Be prepared to have your mind boggled trying to figure out the actual cost. They did directly bill anything they could to insurance like consultations which was convenient. The front desk staff were very nice. We often waited a long time for appointments.... They offered a risk share program through a 3rd party vendor you could join if you qualified. They also offered some kind of program through the clinic that if you were unsuccessful after the second ivf retrieval and using all embryos you would get the third cycle free
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Graphic Designer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
4
4
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr Ambartsumyan has a caring manner. Our results were not as good as we had hoped given the number of eggs retreived and i may not have been as straightforward a case as originally anticipated. It was alluded to that I might have poor egg quality which caused me a lot of emotional distress. While this could still be true I would have appreciated a more transparent assessment of the role that the hormones can play in egg quality especially since the first retrieval involves a bit more guess work as to how your body will respond to treatment. We decided to get a second opinion and do another retrieval before doing a transfer. My assessment at a different clinic was that I had probably been overstimulated on all IUIs and IVF and had a much better embryo result on my second retrieval at another clinic. In fairness Dr Ambartsumyan had also said that she would give me less medication if I did another retrieval.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
If you don't understand something to speak up.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. Ambartsumyan has a good bedside manner. I felt the clinic in general was a bit confusing especially for a first time infertility patient.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
We did 3 IUIs with clomid because we had some male factor (morphology and motility) no pregnancies. IVF retrieval, antagonist protocol as i had high AMH and seemed to have good egg reserve based on other parameters. High number of eggs retrieved, poor fertilization. Had some embryos to freeze, one ok quality blastocyst, one not so great blastocyst and two that were not yet blastocysts. We did not do a transfer and still have the embryos frozen.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff was nice but I was not assigned to one particular nurse which makes it harder to provide continuity in care. I think some of the processes could have been explained better, for instance during our IUI treatments Dr Ambartsumyan was on vacation and we saw other doctors but I was not told that she was out of town and thought this was just the way the clinic ran depending on who was on that day, but actually it seems you will see your primary Dr for everything under normal circumstances.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
The financial consultation was confusing and our consultant was not very compassionate. Be prepared to have your mind boggled trying to figure out the actual cost. They did directly bill anything they could to insurance like consultations which was convenient. The front desk staff were very nice. We often waited a long time for appointments. Newbies should make sure they ask questions if anything doesn't seem right.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
They offered a risk share program through a 3rd party vendor you could join if you qualified. They also offered some kind of program through the clinic that if you were unsuccessful after the second ivf retrieval and using all embryos you would get the third cycle free (may have also been some qualification requirements). The IUIs were cheaper than they would have been at some other clinics because our insurance policy covered ultrasounds.
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Seemed to be based on the situation, we could have done two embryo transfer if we wanted to based on the quality of blastocysts we had to transfer.
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10
10
Age
44
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Other
10
10
Dr. Ambartsumyan is an entire level all together. The attention to detail and more importantly the compassion she shows is fantastic. I wish more doctors, in any type of practice had 1/10th of the compassion that Dr. A shows.
I have already referred two couples to Reproductive Partners and they are in the early stages of the IVF process as well. The day we "graduated" from Reproductive Partners was bitter sweet for us. We were leaving a group of people that allowed [my wife] and I I to live our dream of starting a family, however the people that Reproductive Partners handed us off too (reco'd) have been amazing.
Age
44
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino, Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Other
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
After our first (and only transfer) Dr. A would text or call [my wife] twice a week to check in on her. Made us feel at ease. If [my wife] had a question or concern, she was also able to text Dr. A on her personal cell phone and she would get back to us as soon as she could. I have already referred two couples to Reproductive Partners and they are in the early stages of the IVF process as well. The day we "graduated" from Reproductive Partners was bitter sweet for us. We were leaving a group of people that allowed [my wife] and I I to live our dream of starting a family, however the people that Reproductive Partners handed us off too (reco'd) have been amazing. Our high risk OBGYN (Dr Gutkin) and delivery OBGYN (Dr Rodriguiz) are very similar to Dr. A. Very transparent, always letting us know what is going on. If not for finding Dr. A and the Reproductive Partners, its hard for me to imagine how the 9-12 months of this process would have played out.
I will ALWAYS recommend Dr A and Reproductive Partners. Nobody better.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She is great. Treats every single person like a human.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A is an entire level all together. The attention to detail and more importantly the compassion she shows is fantastic. I wish more doctors, in any type of practice had 1/10th of the compassion that Dr. A shows.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Maria was our usual point of contact as far as our daily nurse goes. She was great and made [my wife] and I feel like we were in good hands.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
[My wife] logged on to my employment medical insurance site (United Healthcare Oxford) and found that Reproductive Partners accepted my insurance - which meant a HUGE HUGE savings for the us as far as the entire IVF process goes. Everything was fully covered (with the exception of the embryotic testing we elected to do). From the first day we went to Reproductive Partners we felt like we belonged. Every single person that works there is amazing.
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
43 - 47
Treated
2015 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
Dr A makes sure to review all your current and previous test results, scans, etc. She [Dr. Ambartsumyan] doesn’t let you leave her office with doubts. She makes sure you have a clear understanding of what your treatment will be. She also makes sure to follow up with you in case you get seen with another doctor if she wasn’t on duty that day. ... When we encountered a couple of ovarian cysts she wanted to make sure that only was I taking the appropriate dosage of birth control to get them to dissolve, she scheduled a hysteroscopy to make sure all was ok internally.
I wouldn’t call this a weakness because it’s expected at doctor’s offices, but don’t get discouraged when you see their office [Reproduction Partners] packed. Strengths is that they are open all seven days and there is always a doctor on duty. The clinic is clean and the staff does a great job in keeping it nice. ... All the nurses at this office are always willing to help you. They communicate as soon as they get information via phone or email.
Age
43 - 47
Treated
2015 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr A makes sure to review all your current and previous test results, scans, etc. She doesn’t let you leave her office with doubts. She makes sure you have a clear understanding of what your treatment will be. She also makes sure to follow up with you in case you get seen with another doctor if she wasn’t on duty that day.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Be honest with her on what you are going through and feeling. She needs to be aware of those internal feelings to better or adjust your treatment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr A treats doesn’t brush me off. She will sit and listen to what you are feeling and answers all questions.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
When we encountered a couple of ovarian cysts she wanted to make sure that only was I taking the appropriate dosage of birth control to get them to dissolve, she scheduled a hysteroscopy to make sure all was ok internally.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
All the nurses at this office are always willing to help you. They communicate as soon as they get information via phone or email.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
I wouldn’t call this a weakness because it’s expected at doctor’s offices, but don’t get discouraged when you see their office packed. Strengths is that they are open all seven days and there is always a doctor on duty. The clinic is clean and the staff does a great job in keeping it nice.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
I have an HMO plan and my office visits are $45 each and my IUI’s are covered 50% by my insurance. They cost me around $1200.
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
N/A
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8
9
Age
32 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Other
8
9
She [Dr. Gayane Ambartsumyan] was in outstanding doctor...She helped me take care of my health although my priority was attempting to get pregnant. She reminded me without me being healthy their was nothing. She always made me feel comfortable and feel like I had hope...she recommended for me to start IVF and not have IUI again...I had two IUI’s before having a laborscopy done in order to make sure the lining of my uterus was good for pregnancy. She took the route of doing this due to potential hyperplasia. After having this surgery I would be able to move forward with IUI/or IVF.
The nursing staff [at Reproductive Partners Medical Group] was great never had any complaints...Waiting time was my worst compliant about the clinic. Although you have a scheduled appointment you still wait anywhere from 20-60 mins depending on other appointments and emergency patients. The clinic strengths is the communication with patients...I had two IUI’s before having a laborscopy done in order to make sure the lining of my uterus was good for pregnancy.
Age
32 - 34
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, South Asian, Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Other
8
9
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She was in outstanding doctor and I really loved my time at the clinic. She helped me take care of my health although my priority was attempting to get pregnant. She reminded me without me being healthy their was nothing. She always made me feel comfortable and feel like I had hope.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She’s great! Really ask any question she will answer it. Don’t feel like you can’t ask her anything.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She always made me feel comfortable and explained everything every step of the way. I felt like she really cared about my health.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
I had two IUI’s before having a laborscopy done in order to make sure the lining of my uterus was good for pregnancy. She took the route of doing this due to potential hyperplasia. After having this surgery I would be able to move forward with IUI/or IVF. After this surgery and waiting 2-3 months I was able to do IUI again and got pregnant but had miscarriage at 6 weeks. After my next appointment with her she recommended for me to start IVF and not have IUI again.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff was great never had any complaints.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Waiting time was my worst compliant about the clinic. Although you have a scheduled appointment you still wait anywhere from 20-60 mins depending on other appointments and emergency patients. The clinic strengths is the communication with patients.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Everything was out of pocket. It was expensive because nothing was covered by my insurance.
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
N/A
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10
10
Age
41
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Uterine Fibroids
10
10
Dr. A [Ambartsumyan] always makes me feel comfortable and like she has known me for a long time. She’s always very professional, but friendly. I feel her compassion and her desire to want to help. She’s always available for questions and responds promptly. ... I felt like a human and not a number because she is compassionate, patient and took the time to explain everything
Strengths: all the staff [Reproductive Partners] is very attentive Weaknesses: all info isn’t always updated in the portal or they don’t always offer print outs for your visit Pts should know: it can get quite busy mid day so early appointments are always the best ... April was the primary nursing staff I dealt with and she always greeted me with a smile and put me at ease. She would take the time to explain things to me and was always quick to respond if I had any questions or concerns.
Age
41
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
East Asian, Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Uterine Fibroids
10
10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A always makes me feel comfortable and like she has known me for a long time. She’s always very professional, but friendly. I feel her compassion and her desire to want to help. She’s always available for questions and responds promptly.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Don’t hesitate to ask questions
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
I felt like a human and not a number because she is compassionate, patient and took the time to explain everything
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
Microdose Lupron Protocol with priming using birth control, and then without birth control but with Estrace instead. Dosages same both times: 20u Lupron, 225 Gonal F & 150 Menopur with 1 aspirin daily
Describe your experience with your nurse at Reproductive Partners Medical Group. (Assigned nurse: April)
April was the primary nursing staff I dealt with and she always greeted me with a smile and put me at ease. She would take the time to explain things to me and was always quick to respond if I had any questions or concerns. She was exactly what I needed during each visit because she always managed to find the right words to make me feel better and was always very kind
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Strengths: all the staff is very attentive
Weaknesses: all info isn’t always updated in the portal or they don’t always offer print outs for your visit
Pts should know: it can get quite busy mid day so early appointments are always the best
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10
10
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
Dr. A [Ambartsumyan] went out of her way to consult with us past business hours because of our busy schedules. She called us from her cell phone at home and chatted with us for an hour during the evening about our procedures and test results....Dr. A pursued an IUI cycle without injectables. I took levothyroxine and grew one follicle.... Dr. A speaks it like it is. She is honest but kind about results and information.... Ask her as many questions as you can
The office [Repro Partners - Redondo] is clean and has minimal clutter around. I appreciate the fact that I can often get great appointment times that work for me and my busy schedule. Fertility treatments are very time consuming, and I visit the office frequently. I like that I get addressed and welcomed by name when I arrive. They don’t keep me waiting in the waiting room for very long.... I’d say each IUI cycle has run me so far $1,000-2,500
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
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10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A went out of her way to consult with us past business hours because of our busy schedules. She called us from her cell phone at home and chatted with us for an hour during the evening about our procedures and test results.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Ask her as many questions as you can - no such thing as a stupid question!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A speaks it like it is. She is honest but kind about results and information.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
Dr. A pursued an IUI cycle without injectables. I took levothyroxine and grew one follicle.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Nurses go out of their way to make the experience as comfortable as possible. They return calls promptly.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
The office is clean and has minimal clutter around. I appreciate the fact that I can often get great appointment times that work for me and my busy schedule. Fertility treatments are very time consuming, and I visit the office frequently. I like that I get addressed and welcomed by name when I arrive. They don’t keep me waiting in the waiting room for very long.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
I’d say each IUI cycle has run me so far $1,000-2,500
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
9
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
9
She [Dr. Ambartsumyan] is very warm and caring, takes time to answer all questions... She is great, I would highly recommend her. Very warm and caring, flexible and willing to try any desired treatment options you want. She works with you and makes you feel like you have a say in your treatement... Keep her cell phone number, easiest way to contact her... For FET I did endometrin and estrace, with weekly monitoring
Sometimes hard to communicate with, especially over email. No patient portal or other online means of communication, which isn’t ideal. Would prefer to be able to email and see results online rather than always having to call in/wait for calls back... When trying to schedule surgical procedures I was given conflicting information by the nurses [Reproductive Partners Medical Group] that resulted in an additional two month delay
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Latino
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
9
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She is great, I would highly recommend her. Very warm and caring, flexible and willing to try any desired treatment options you want. She works with you and makes you feel like you have a say in your treatement
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Keep her cell phone number, easiest way to contact her
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
She is very warm and caring, takes time to answer all questions
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
For FET I did endometrin and estrace, with weekly monitoring
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Somewhat disorganized but overall nice
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Sometimes hard to communicate with, especially over email. No patient portal or other online means of communication, which isn’t ideal. Would prefer to be able to email and see results online rather than always having to call in/wait for calls back
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Transfer package was roughly $3k
Describe Gayane Ambartsumyan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
She left the decision up to me
What specific things went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
When trying to schedule surgical procedures I was given conflicting information by the nurses that resulted in an additional two month delay
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6
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
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6
[Dr. Ambartsumyan] is great at explaining things during consultation but she is only available on certain days so depending on patient schedule thats who ever is available then. So I was seen by a variety of other Dr.s. but Dr. A was the initial Dr. I was assigned to...I switched to Reproductive Partners to be able to try a few cycles with Famara/Letrozole. I did 3 cycle 2 with IUI and last cycle with injections all results no negative pregnancy test.
The nurses [at Reproductive Partners Medical Group] are very direct no sense of compassion. They have too many patients at once its hard for them to really make connections when they are chasing a Dr. with a laptop to document the results and plan of the visit. Accounting staff is quick to ask for co-payments but will not provide details to the out of pocket cost of procedures and the insurance claim
Age
32
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
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6
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. A is great at explaining things during consultation but she is only available on certain days so depending on patient schedule thats who ever is available then. So I was seen by a variety of other Dr.s. but Dr. A was the initial Dr. I was assigned to. As far the plans it depended on results and follow up seen by same day Dr.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Scheduled appointments are not on time normal 30min-1hr wait every single time. Also make sure you are direct with nurses and staff as they also vary by appointment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Number many clients 1hr wait for all.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
Clomid is not very responsive to PCOS patients so I switched to Reproductive Partners to be able to try a few cycles with Famara/Letrozole. I did 3 cycle 2 with IUI and last cycle with injections all results no negative pregnancy test.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses are very direct no sense of compassion. They have too many patients at once its hard for them to really make connections when they are chasing a Dr. with a laptop to document the results and plan of the visit. Accounting staff is quick to ask for co-payments but will not provide details to the out of pocket cost of procedures and the insurance claim
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Strengths the available hours of operations. Weakness the staff is under staffed too many patients at once. Changes in staff and days not able to build a repor with staff in such a vulnerable situation.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
If insurance is willing to cover some procedures they require for patients to pay 50% per visit and until insurance pays they will then have a credit for patient at next visit. But will not inform you on the credit so patient expect to pay 50%.
What specific things went wrong at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to order appropriate test
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
47
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
IUI, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Unexplained
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10
Dr. GAYAN AMBARTSUMYAN from the Reproductive Partners Medical Group Explain What medical treatments needed to be done. Dr. Advise to come to her office visits to discuss what treatments May need. Before she proceed any Surgical treatments. Costs of IVF and Mock Cycles HSG Do and the costs of Donor Eggs, Sperm Donor would costs. Dr. GAYAN AMBARTSUMYAN was very Curtis and respectful Doctor.
[Reproductive Partners Medical Group] Help you to create a family. To help you with your Infertility Issues and conceive a baby. They very successful everything they do to help you on way to great success for you to want to have a baby. Every thing costs money. Payment plan.... IVF treatments $20,000.00 per cycle $1,000.00 for medications, $2,000.00 for mock cycle, $680.00 for hysteroscopy, $1,000.00 for sperm storage, and $600.00 for freezing
Age
47
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IUI, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Unexplained
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10
How was your experience with Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Dr. GAYAN AMBARTSUMYAN from the Reproductive Partners Medical Group Explain What medical treatments needed to be done. Dr. Advise to come to her office visits to discuss what treatments May need. Before she proceed any Surgical treatments. Costs of IVF and Mock Cycles HSG Do and the costs of Donor Eggs, Sperm Donor would costs. Dr. GAYAN AMBARTSUMYAN was very Curtis and respectful Doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group?
Never give up on your dream and be strong, also keep trying.
Describe the protocols Gayane Ambartsumyan used in your cycles at Reproductive Partners Medical Group and their degree of success.
IVF cost using egg and sperm Donor: IVF treatment at Reproductive Partners Medical Group Per cycle. Mock cycle embryos transfer may be before your IVF Cycle not sure, and for hysteroscopy help to treat your infertility problems. Help costs for sperm storage, and for freezing.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Explain and answer all my questions clearly and satisfied.
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
Help you to create a family. To help you with your Infertility Issues and conceive a baby. They very successful everything they do to help you on way to great success for you to want to have a baby. Every thing costs money. Payment plan.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayane Ambartsumyan at Reproductive Partners Medical Group.
IVF treatments $20,000.00 per cycle $1,000.00 for medications, $2,000.00 for mock cycle, $680.00 for hysteroscopy, $1,000.00 for sperm storage, and $600.00 for freezing
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