Gretchen Collins
Wisconsin Fertility Institute
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Medical SchoolLoyola
ResidencyLoyola
FellowshipCase Western Reserve
Middleton
3146 Deming Way
Middleton, WI 53562
608-824-0075
2 assessments
9
Age
31
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
9
She [Dr. Gretchen Collins] was very informative and explained what tests needed to be completed. She walked us through treatment options and eased our minds on what options are available and could work for us. Dr. ,Collins made me think that my dream to be a parent is still possible.... Dr. Collins laid out all options and set up expectations for my husband and I. We are early in the treatment process, but through explanation of what she wanted to have done, we have renewed faith that we can be parents.
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Age
31
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
9
How was your experience with Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute?
She was very informative and explained what tests needed to be completed. She walked us through treatment options and eased our minds on what options are available and could work for us. Dr. ,Collins made me think that my dream to be a parent is still possible.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute?
Come with questions, she is very open to questions and providing answers or finding an answer if she doesn't have one.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute?
Dr. Collins laid out all options and set up expectations for my husband and I. We are early in the treatment process, but through explanation of what she wanted to have done, we have renewed faith that we can be parents.
Describe the protocols Gretchen Collins used in your cycles at Wisconsin Fertility Institute and their degree of success.
We have't begun treatment cycles yet, as we are still working through pre-treatment testing and knowing what will work best for us.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were warm and friendly. They made us feel welcome from when we walked in until we left. They are open with communication and very quick to answer any contact we have with them.
Describe your experience with Wisconsin Fertility Institute.
It is a very calming location. It doesn't give off a cold doctor office vibe. It is calming and warm. It helped ease my anxiety of my initial consultation. There are no weakness, that I can provide at this time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute.
While costs are out of pocket, they were explained up front. Also a company was provided for assistance with fertility loans.
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9
Age
28
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
9
Her [Dr. Gretchen Collins'] visits were very personal. She always made you feel like all your silly questions were just as important as all the others. She always took the time to make sure we understood everything she was saying.... First month: 12.5mg femara for 5 days, double ovidrel trigger shot day of ovulation and IUI following day. Second month: 12.5mg femara for 10 days,double trigger shot day or ovulation and IUI same day.
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Age
28
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
9
How was your experience with Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute?
Very caring about all her patients. If one treatment didn’t work, she would adjust it to get a different and hopefully better outcome. Always explained every step so that both my spouse and I could understand.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute?
It’s a long road but Dr. Collins will make that road more bareable.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute?
Her visits were very personal. She always made you feel like all your silly questions were just as important as all the others. She always took the time to make sure we understood everything she was saying.
Describe the protocols Gretchen Collins used in your cycles at Wisconsin Fertility Institute and their degree of success.
First month: 12.5mg femara for 5 days, double ovidrel trigger shot day of ovulation and IUI following day.
Second month: 12.5mg femara for 10 days,double trigger shot day or ovulation and IUI same day.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very caring. Always answered all questions I had. Always called me back with any concerns.
Describe your experience with Wisconsin Fertility Institute.
Very calm environment. Relaxing music and decorations. Knowledgeable staff. Quiet rooms with calming paint colors. Easy access off the highway. Companionable people for a delicate subject. Treatments are price competitively with all the other clinics in the area.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Gretchen Collins at Wisconsin Fertility Institute.
Initial consult visit: $250
Ultrasound: $250
IUI with fresh sperm: $450
Describe Gretchen Collins's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Wisconsin Fertility Institute.
The more eggs the better
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