Gayla Harris
East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center
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Direct line to doctor
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Medical SchoolUIC
ResidencySaginaw General
FellowshipUniv of Wisconsin
Knoxville
9301 Park West Blvd, Bldg A
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 249-7031
6 assessments
6
7
Age
36
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
7
Dr. Harris is a very fast talker. It sometimes was confusing what she was talking about and why she was talking about something. She did try to explain procedures thoroughly but since she talked so fast it was hard to keep up sometimes...The letrozole was because my older age had me at “risk” of multiples with clomid so that “risk” was lessened on letrozole. Progesterone was given because my progesterone was too low. She redid the dye test to check if a blockage had developed. I did not conceive during this time.
I did not see a nurse [at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center] aside from my first visit...She [Dr. Harris] did everything herself!...Not sure how it is now but the phone numbers need to be updated to the right ones. I remember being told that the number on the business cards was not the right number so make sure any results were faxed to another number. My wait times were not long despite Dr. Harris doing everything herself.
Age
36
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
7
How was your experience with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Dr. Harris is a very fast talker. It sometimes was confusing what she was talking about and why she was talking about something. She did try to explain procedures thoroughly but since she talked so fast it was hard to keep up sometimes.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Ask if you can record the conversation because she talks fast!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
She did everything herself!
Describe the protocols Gayla Harris used in your cycles at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center and their degree of success.
We did letrozole, progesterone (vaginally), trigger shots, times intercourse, and a dye test. The letrozole was because my older age had me at “risk” of multiples with clomid so that “risk” was lessened on letrozole. Progesterone was given because my progesterone was too low. She redid the dye test to check if a blockage had developed. I did not conceive during this time.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
There wasn’t a nursing staff. There was a nurse my first visit and then it was just Dr. Harris and the receptionist.
Describe your experience with East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
Not sure how it is now but the phone numbers need to be updated to the right ones. I remember being told that the number on the business cards was not the right number so make sure any results were faxed to another number. My wait times were not long despite Dr. Harris doing everything herself.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
I do not remember but I know it wasn’t as bad as Dr. Harper’s costs were.
What specific things went wrong at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
I think Dr. Harris did bring a nurse on because she was suppose to call in my prescription but it wasn’t at the WalMart pharmacy. I called to figure out why and was told she emailed it instead so they would get it first thing. Walmart pharmacy put a rush on it and I was able to get it within 20 mins but I would’ve called to double check. The nurse got very defensive saying “I did order them on-time so it’s a problem on their end!” I did not see a nurse aside from my first visit.
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10
10
Age
30
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
10
10
I did hsg and it showed blocked tubes, she [Dr. Gayla Harris] told me she thought she could open them in surgery, I did surgery which she removed endometriosis...and told me she got the dye through my tubes and we had a six month window so start trying immediately...5 months later tried iui and it didn't work so after that we done another hsg and it shows blocked tubes...She explains everything to its fullest, she's been eager to get me pregnant but my body isn't willing. She has tried everything under ivf but now ivf is my only option and I'm excited to do that. I have friends that go to her and have had successful pregnancies from her
The staff [at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center] are all extremely nice...I haven't had a whole lot of interaction with them [nurses] but the times I have, they were great...The clinic is small but just right...It's never crowded and that's what I like the most. I never felt rushed...With it not always being extremely busy I know I won't be there forever waiting because I am too impatient
Age
30
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
She explains everything to its fullest, she's been eager to get me pregnant but my body isn't willing. She has tried everything under ivf but now ivf is my only option and I'm excited to do that. I have friends that go to her and have had successful pregnancies from her
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
She's a fast talker but if you don't understand something she will explain
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
The staff are all extremely nice, dr harris, is very detailed and she doodles on paper just like myself. She asks is I have questions, explains all details
Describe the protocols Gayla Harris used in your cycles at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center and their degree of success.
I did hsg and it showed blocked tubes, she told me she thought she could open them in surgery, I did surgery which she removed endometriosis and cyst that were in my fingers and told me she got the dye through my tubes and we had a six month window so start trying immediately. The next 2 months I was on femera 2.5 then up to 5 mg. When I was still getting negatives we combined clomid with femera and went in for ultrasounds along with trigger shot. 5 months later tried iui and it didn't work so after that we done another hsg and it shows blocked tubes.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Extremely friendly and nice, I haven't had a whole lot of interaction with them but the times I have, they were great
Describe your experience with East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
The clinic is small but just right. It had just what the doctor needs. It's never crowded and that's what I like the most. I never felt rushed. It's easy to get to not far from my home. With it not always being extremely busy I know I won't be there forever waiting because I am too impatient
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
I don't remember exact cost, I do have insurance so I paid my deductible and the surgery with all included was about a grand, the iui was 300 clomid was 35 the injection was 100
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10
10
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis
10
10
We were unsure of Dr. Harris in our first visit because she is a little quirky. However, we could tell right away how knowledgeable she is and how dedicated she is to what she does. We quickly warmed up to each other. She has always treated us with kindness, compassion, and respect. We trust her completely.... Dr. Harris handles all of her patients herself...we see her each time we go in. She treats me as an individual...not just as another run of the mill patient. She is kind and caring and appropriately funny.
The strengths [of East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center] are that it's small and the staff knows you. Dr. Harris and her team are extremely dedicated. I can't think of any weaknesses.... Amanda is the only nurse in the practice, so you really start to feel as if the small team is family. She is compassionate and caring and makes you feel like a person, not a number.
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis
10
10
How was your experience with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
We were unsure of Dr. Harris in our first visit because she is a little quirky. However, we could tell right away how knowledgeable she is and how dedicated she is to what she does. We quickly warmed up to each other. She has always treated us with kindness, compassion, and respect. We trust her completely.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
To give her beyond one visit...she can come across as very blunt and a little quirky the first time you meet her, but she quickly warms up and is one of the best doctors...if any speciality...that I've ever seen.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Dr. Harris handles all of her patients herself...we see her each time we go in. She treats me as an individual...not just as another run of the mill patient. She is kind and caring and appropriately funny.
Describe the protocols Gayla Harris used in your cycles at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center and their degree of success.
Low AMH=clomid. Developed cyst, wouldn't go away=cyst removal. Femara for one cycle. 1/2 Femara and 1/2 follistim for the next to up egg production (without hyperstimulating). Developed 2 cysts. Birth control for 2 weeks and then rescan before starting cycle on follistim. Trigger shot used each time.
Describe your experience with your nurse at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center. (Assigned nurse: Amanda)
Amanda is the only nurse in the practice, so you really start to feel as if the small team is family. She is compassionate and caring and makes you feel like a person, not a number.
Describe your experience with East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
The strengths are that it's small and the staff knows you. Dr. Harris and her team are extremely dedicated. I can't think of any weaknesses.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
$40 copay for visits. $300 for IUI. Trigger shots ($100) and follistim from Barron Pharmacy. Clomid and Femara covered through insurance.
Describe Gayla Harris's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
N/A
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5
4
Age
26 - 28
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
10 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Uterine Fibroids
5
4
Dr. Harris is forthcoming, knowledgeable, and fast paced. It's hard to keep up with her while she's speaking but if you can, you will learn a ton. She's very willing to give you all the information she can and increase your knowledge and understanding of the process, medications, risks, alternatives... All I've experienced is doing the exact same thing over and over...When I actually five minutes of her time she was very personable, caring, and informative
Without fail, I have to call for test results every time. One time they [East TN IVF] could not find them and had to get them from the lab again (via email I presume). I've gone to pick up prescriptions only to find they've not been called in. I've had to ask about specific blood tests they've mentioned I needed because they never scheduled them...Strengths are small staff, more intimate, female doctor who is very knowledgeable. Weaknesses are the fast pace, rude nursing staff
Age
26 - 28
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
10 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Uterine Fibroids
5
4
How was your experience with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Dr. Harris is forthcoming, knowledgeable, and fast paced. It's hard to keep up with her while she's speaking but if you can, you will learn a ton. She's very willing to give you all the information she can and increase your knowledge and understanding of the process, medications, risks, alternatives. Sometimes she does gods over things and if you don't ask for further explanation she will move right along. I've heard her described as being aggressive in treatment, but I'll I've experienced is doing the exact same thing over and over.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Bring a notebook, ask questions, try to deal with Dr. Harris and Darlene, not the rest of the nursing staff.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
When I actually five minutes of her time she was very personable, caring, and informative
Describe the protocols Gayla Harris used in your cycles at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center and their degree of success.
We used ovulation induction, mid cycle monitoring by ultrasound and timed intercourse. Ovulation was usually inducted by a round of femara and an HCG trigger shot. The rationale was that lack of ovulation seemed to be my biggest hindrance, due to PCOS. I ovulated each cycle but no pregnancy. We then had a HSG scan performed which revealed a blocked Fallopian tube.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I believe Darlene is the office manager and she is personable, efficient, and gets things done.
The main nurse is Amanda. In person she is friendly, but over the phone is a different story. She sighs and seems upset if you try to ask questions, she tries to hang up before you finish talking. I had to ask her to check my chart to look at prior test results to see if the current results showed improvement or not, something she should have done automatically. I know it's a busy office but things are getting missed and I don't like being talked to like I'm a nuisance, especially when this is not cheap!
Describe your experience with East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
Strengths are small staff, more intimate, female doctor who is very knowledgeable.
Weaknesses are the fast pace, rude nursing staff
What specific things went wrong at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
Without fail, I have to call for test results every time. One time they could not find them and had to get them from the lab again (via email I presume). I've gone to pick up prescriptions only to find they've not been called in. I've had to ask about specific blood tests they've mentioned I needed because they never scheduled them
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8
8
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS, Uterine Fibroids
8
8
Dr. Harris was SO SMART and I trusted her completely. She did exactly as she said, diagnosed my issues correctly and got me pregnant (I delivered a healthy baby girl). My only issue with her was that I rarely understood what she was talking about and she wasn’t great at using layman’s terms with me...I had surgery to remove uterine fibroids (never caught be my OB-GYN where I had tried two rounds of Clomid with no ovulation due to my PCOS). After surgery, we did two rounds of Femara with an HCG trigger shot and timed intercourse (first round I DID ovulate, but no pregnancy, the second round was successful and ended in a healthy pregnancy and baby).
The office ladies [at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center] were AMAZING (Darlene at front desk and nurse Amanda) and remembered me and my family every time I came in. When I did get pregnant I felt like they celebrated with me...It’s just a small clinic, but it always seemed clean, friendly, and organized. Their equipment did seem a little outdated (particularly sonogram machines). They were great when about halfway through my treatment my insurance changed to one they did not accept and were patient with payment plans, etc.
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS, Uterine Fibroids
8
8
How was your experience with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Dr. Harris was SO SMART and I trusted her completely. She did exactly as she said, diagnosed my issues correctly and got me pregnant (I delivered a healthy baby girl). My only issue with her was that I rarely understood what she was talking about and she wasn’t great at using layman’s terms with me.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Make sure you understand what the treatment plan is and don’t be afraid to ask questions if she’s spoken too fast or with complicated terms you didn’t quite understand.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
The office ladies were AMAZING (Darlene at front desk and nurse Amanda) and remembered me and my family every time I came in. When I did get pregnant I felt like they celebrated with me.
Describe the protocols Gayla Harris used in your cycles at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center and their degree of success.
I had surgery to remove uterine fibroids (never caught be my OB-GYN where I had tried two rounds of Clomid with no ovulation due to my PCOS). After surgery, we did two rounds of Femara with an HCG trigger shot and timed intercourse (first round I DID ovulate, but no pregnancy, the second round was successful and ended in a healthy pregnancy and baby).
Describe your experience with your nurse at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center. (Assigned nurse: Amanda- I believe her only nurse)
Amanda (nurse) was amazing as was Darlene (front desk). They remembered me every time, used my first name, and seemed genuinely disappointed after my negative pregnancy test as well as super excited for my positive! Just a super sweet support system.
Describe your experience with East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
It’s just a small clinic, but it always seemed clean, friendly, and organized. Their equipment did seem a little outdated (particularly sonogram machines). They were great when about halfway through my treatment my insurance changed to one they did not accept and were patient with payment plans, etc.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
I paid out of pocket completely for my last cycle. With tests, medications, ultrasounds, etc. I paid about $500.
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2
1
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
2
1
[Dr. Gayla Harris was a] Terrible communicator. Did not explain things on a “normal patient” level. You should know most general stuff going in or you will be made to feel stupid. Zero compassion. Treated like a number - very hurtful. Definitely made a hard situation even harder, especially mentally.... As soon as she realized my lack of response to meds she told me she would no longer see me after 6 cycles.
[The nurses at East TN IVF & Andrology Center- Knoxville were] Unorganized. VERY little general fertility knowledge. NO compassion/empathy. Hard to get answers from... Demand answers. Be ready to be sent on your way if you have a low AMH or don’t produce more than 5 eggs. She [Dr. Gayla Harris] will not treat you bc it makes her numbers look bad.... As soon as she realized my lack of response to meds she told me she would no longer see me after 6 cycles.
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality
2
1
How was your experience with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Terrible communicator. Did not explain things on a “normal patient” level. You should know most general stuff going in or you will be made to feel stupid. Zero compassion. Treated like a number - very hurtful. Definitely made a hard situation even harder, especially mentally.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
Take a notebook. Write EVERYTHING down. Ask questions. Do NOT hesitate to call and ask more.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gayla Harris at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
As soon as she realized my lack of response to meds she told me she would no longer see me after 6 cycles.
Describe the protocols Gayla Harris used in your cycles at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center and their degree of success.
Clomid... then Clomid + Femara x2, then Femara + Follistim x 2.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Unorganized. VERY little general fertility knowledge. NO compassion/empathy. Hard to get answers from
Describe your experience with East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
Take notes. Take patience and a strong head/heart. Ask questions. Demand answers. Be ready to be sent on your way if you have a low AMH or don’t produce more than 5 eggs. She will not treat you bc it makes her numbers look bad.
Describe Gayla Harris's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center.
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What specific things went wrong at East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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