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2019, Unsuccessful
Dr. Goldfarb has a very warm manner in general and it is clear that he has taken the time to review your medical record...not a lot of direct contact with him...when I had a procedure, he was not involved. I did occasionally hear from him, but usually a nurse called with my results...developed ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome after being switched to the wrong protocol. This change was made based upon one low test result. My spouse and I were then on tenterhooks about whether my egg retrieval would be cancelled, the physician team weren't completely on the same page about what should happen. The egg retrival was performed, but we could not proceed with a fresh transfer due to the OHSS.
Usually organized and responsive to calls and questions. The team [at University Hospitals Fertility Center] works well together. The waiting area is comfortable, parking is easy, although occasionally the main lot used for the clinic is full...Occasionally there are long waiting times, especially during weekend appointments. The responsibility to be in the loop about what's happening is on the patient.
How was your experience with James Goldfarb at University Hospitals Fertility Center?
The few times I interacted with Dr. Goldfarb were good. My concerns about my experience with him we're greatly improved by how the clinic overall functions and how it impacted my experience with him. There was not a lot of direct contact with him, but that's primarily because the nurses are more your primary contact rather than your physician. Also, there was a lot of coverage by his colleagues, so when I had a procedure, he was not involved. I did occasionally hear from him, but usually a nurse called with my results.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of James Goldfarb at University Hospitals Fertility Center?
A prospective patient would need to make it clear that they want to hear/discuss results with Dr. Goldfarb and would need to work around his call schedule to have him perform procedures.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with James Goldfarb at University Hospitals Fertility Center?
Dr. Goldfarb has a very warm manner in general and it is clear that he has taken the time to review your medical record. He also takes the time to make sure all your questions are answered. There is no rushing.
Describe the protocols James Goldfarb used in your cycles at University Hospitals Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We did 2 IUI cycled with Clomid in order to increase the number of eggs that could be fertilized due to male factors and unexplained infertility. Neither cycle produced a positive pregnancy test.
Describe your experience with your nurse at University Hospitals Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Debbie)
Although I had a primary nurse, she often was not the nurse I spoke to or saw during my clinic visits. All of the nurses I've interacted with are warm, compassionate, and good communicators. They are also very responsive to calls and questions.
Describe your experience with University Hospitals Fertility Center.
Strengths: Usually organized and responsive to calls and questions. The team works well together. The waiting area is comfortable, parking is easy, although occasionally the main lot used for the clinic is full.
Weaknesses: Occasionally there are long waiting times, especially during weekend appointments. The responsibility to be in the loop about what's happening is on the patient.
Describe the costs associated with your care under James Goldfarb at University Hospitals Fertility Center.
Thankfully our insurance plans have covered most of the costs associated with our treatments so far...
What specific things went wrong at University Hospitals Fertility Center?
- Provided conflicting information
- Lost or damaged samples
- Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at University Hospitals Fertility Center.
I developed ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome after being switched to the wrong protocol. This change was made based upon one low test result. My spouse and I were then on tenterhooks about whether my egg retrieval would be cancelled, the physician team weren't completely on the same page about what should happen. The egg retrival was performed, but we could not proceed with a fresh transfer due to the OHSS.