Janie Hirata

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Education

Medical School

Wayne State

Residency

Wayne State

Fellowship

Wayne State

Janie Hirata works at

Kaiser Permanente NorCal
Rated 7.2

At 2 offices

Fremont

39141 Civic Center Driv

Fremont, CA 94538

(888) 331-5601

Oakland

3779 Piedmont Avenue

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 752-1080

2020, Unknown Success

Age 39

1 IUI

Unexplained

East Asian

Income $200K - $499K

Lawyer

1st of 2 Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

I think Dr. Hirata would be okay for general treatments but I don't see her being someone who might want to think outside the box. She has a somewhat no-nonsense, and straightforward demeanor. For a sensitive topic that might not be as pleasant for those who are more emotionally invested...didn't really provide any new or proactive insight beyond protocol.

The Kaiser NorCal reproductive clinic is a machine, I suppose like most other large clinics. They have their systems and processes in place which can make you feel like a number. But that can go away once you're working more directly with nurses and staff on treatments. The nurses are friendly and response (especially the SF branch). Note that some clinics in NorCal only do consultation/IUI treatments and others work specifically on IVF procedures.

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

This is just for my consultation, no treatments were done with her. Dr. Hirata was fine and provided me ample time to ask all the questions I wanted. Some of her answers seemed generic and short but I appreciate when doctors do not get frustrated with patients' questions especially when the patient is one who's taken a lot of time to really think through about what s/he wants to know about in terms of fertility education and management. I think Dr. Hirata would be okay for general treatments but I don't see her being someone who might want to think outside the box. She has a somewhat no-nonsense, and straightforward demeanor. For a sensitive topic that might not be as pleasant for those who are more emotionally invested.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

See general experience narrative.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

She provided general evaluation on my diagnostic tests but like many Kaiser doctors didn't really provide any new or proactive insight beyond protocol. Her bedside manner was fine (meeting was virtual) and I did not feel like a number. But I also didnt feel like there was any effort to make recommendations specifically tailored to me and my needs. Her next steps were generic at best but that might just be what Kaiser expects of their doctor as the standard of care.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

I had minimum communication with them but they all seemed fairly accessible and responsive to requests and messages.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Doctor

Janie Hirata

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Fremont

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2019, Unsuccessful

Age 38

4 IUI

1 IVF

Donor Sperm

Ashkenazi Jewish

Black or African-American

Income $200K - $499K

Lawyer

1st of 2 Docs

LGBTQ

Neutral

Unsuccessful

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Dr. Hirata didn't seem to remember many facts about my history off the top of her head but she had easy access to my chart and would refresh her memory as we met/talked. Some of her responses were a little formulaic and rehearsed but she still was kind and present. I didn't get the sense she was overly personally involved with my care, as I have from other doctors, but she never made me feel like I was just a number...I got the sense that she uses the same approach for each patient, but that could be an unfair assessment. She gave a helpful overview of IUI and the medication options. She was very willing to change courses and order certain tests, but only after I asked for them, so I felt I really needed to do a lot of my own research. She would advocate for me, but only if I specifically asked for something. There were times she was a little forgetful about things we'd done in the past, so again, I had to be quite diligent. After 2 IUIs with her, we decided to move on to IVF, so I had to change clinics because she does not offer that.

I have infertility coverage for any non-IVF treatments, so it was the natural first step for me to start with Kaiser REs. The clinic is a pretty standard Kaiser building, no frills, nothing special, very clinical...I didn't have much experience with nurses, but everyone was nice and friendly, with the exception of the front desk attendant, who I found quite rude...they don't do IVF at Kaiser Oakland...Dr. Hirata didn't seem to remember many facts about my history off the top of her head but she had easy access to my chart and would refresh her memory as we met/talked. Some of her responses were a little formulaic and rehearsed but she still was kind and present. I didn't get the sens

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

I would describe my experience as a patient as perfectly average. Dr. Hirata was nice and approachable but didn't necessarily wow me with information or style. I got the sense that she uses the same approach for each patient, but that could be an unfair assessment. She gave a helpful overview of IUI and the medication options. She was very willing to change courses and order certain tests, but only after I asked for them, so I felt I really needed to do a lot of my own research. She would advocate for me, but only if I specifically asked for something. There were times she was a little forgetful about things we'd done in the past, so again, I had to be quite diligent. After 2 IUIs with her, we decided to move on to IVF, so I had to change clinics because she does not offer that.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Do your own research prior to meeting with her.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

First IUI was 7.5mg Letrozole, no trigger shot (we planned to trigger, but when I went for a monitoring ultrasound, I was about to ovulate so she determined there was no need for a trigger). Second IUI was 10mg Letrozole, trigger shot. Both resulted in negative tests. She explained the option of using Clomid, but it seemed to have too many side effects with not as positive of results. She also explained using gonadotropins but said not many people use those with IUI. She also performed an HSG and Saline Sonogram, but only after I asked for them.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

I didn't have much experience with nurses, but everyone was nice and friendly, with the exception of the front desk attendant, who I found quite rude.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

I have 50% coverage so the IUIs were each about $200. HSG and Saline Sonogram were about the same.

Describe Janie Hirata's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

NA - they don't do IVF at Kaiser Oakland.

Doctor

Janie Hirata

Humanity

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2018, Unsuccessful

Age 26

3 IUI

PCOS

European

Income $0 - $49K

Teacher

2nd of 5 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Neutral

Unsuccessful

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

I believe Dr. Hirata has me start on 50 mg of clomid & then increased it to 75, 100, 150 etc until there was an egg. When we did our first IUI with no success she switched me to letrizol which also didn’t work. She wanted to treat me slowly as to not give me OHSS. ... Dr. Hirata was on time and tried to get me in and out of appointments quickly unless I had questions or concerns or fears, then she would sit down and talk me through my anxiety and answer all my questions. She was compassionate and understanding

The clinic [Kaiser Permanente] was very cold and big. It was undecorated and painted white. The doctor was amazing but the clinic was a little intimidating. I will say that it was clean and well kept. The wait time to see the doctor was also usually pretty short. ... The nursing staff was kind and always made sure I had my next appointment. They weren’t rude but they didn’t interact with me too much.

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Dr. Hirata was on time and tried to get me in and out of appointments quickly unless I had questions or concerns or fears, then she would sit down and talk me through my anxiety and answer all my questions. She was compassionate and understanding of I needed to sit and cry for a few minutes, always having tissues on hand. She adjusted my medications when needed and always had a next plan of action. She told be the truth about everything without being too blunt or making me feel hopeless.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

If you’re a nervous person like I am, go to Dr. Hirata. She’s very good at calming your nerves and having next step plans ready to go.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Dr. Hirata always asked me how my week was going, if I was feeling anxious, and always asked me what she could do to help me feel more informed or more secure. She always told me what she was doing and seeing during every exam so I never felt lost. Once in a while i’d Become overwhelmed and cry and she always would sit next to me and hold my hand and hand me tissues until I could settle down. She would tell me the truth, but never so bluntly that I felt hopeless.

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

The nursing staff was kind and always made sure I had my next appointment. They weren’t rude but they didn’t interact with me too much.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

The clinic was very cold and big. It was undecorated and painted white. The doctor was amazing but the clinic was a little intimidating. I will say that it was clean and well kept. The wait time to see the doctor was also usually pretty short.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

I had a $5 copay per procedure/visit

What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Failed to call with results

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

I was never called or emailed to let me know that my IUI cycle did not result in a pregnancy. I had gotten the bloodwork done to confirm the test was a negative but no one ever called.

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Janie Hirata

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2017 - 2018, Unknown Success

Age 42 - 43

5 IUI

Donor Sperm

Other

European

Income $100K - $199K

1st of 3 Docs

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Not sure

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

She [Dr. Hirata] is down to earth and pragmatic. She has a sense of humor and is blunt. Being that I'm over 40, the news on fertility rates isn't great and she was always very honest about that. But I am not sold on IVF so she was willing to work with my for more IUIs that others may endure. She listened to my concerns, hopes and fears.... I did 3 natural IUIs with frozen sperm, using an at home OPK test. Then I had 3 IUIs with Letrozole during day 3-7, with an Ovedrel trigger shot for one and an at home OPK for the other.

This clinic [Kaiser Permanente NorCal] is very convenient for me in Oakland. The building is a little older, but the facilities are fine. It is Kaiser so there is a bit of a bureaucracy with dealing with check-in and costs, but it is all very manageable. I like Kaiser because it is all integrated and I can email with the doctors and staff.... There are 2-3 nurses that I see regularly at the clinic. At my first IUI they were very helpful and informative about the whole process. They didn't mind when I took photos of the vial and they commented warmly about my lucky socks.

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

She is down to earth and pragmatic. She has a sense of humor and is blunt. Being that I'm over 40, the news on fertility rates isn't great and she was always very honest about that. But I am not sold on IVF so she was willing to work with my for more IUIs that others may endure. She listened to my concerns, hopes and fears.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

She is down to earth and has heard it all so don't be afraid to ask any questions you have.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Dr. Hirata and her staff were always friendly and personable when I went in for treatments, either consultation, ultrasounds, or IUIs. It is Kaiser, so they do run you through the process of a big medical system, but I have been with Kaiser for many years so that is par for the course. Once you get through the bureaucracy, the staff are great, and even dressed up for Halloween!

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

I did 3 natural IUIs with frozen sperm, using an at home OPK test. Then I had 3 IUIs with Letrozole during day 3-7, with an Ovedrel trigger shot for one and an at home OPK for the other. I had to have ultrasounds before the Letrozole and then before the trigger shot. Then I took 2 months off and am doing Letrozole with the Ovedrel trigger. I will have my 6th IUI tomorrow.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

There are 2-3 nurses that I see regularly at the clinic. At my first IUI they were very helpful and informative about the whole process. They didn't mind when I took photos of the vial and they commented warmly about my lucky socks. Because I have had multiple IUIS now, it is more of an in and an out, partly because that is my approach to this too.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

This clinic is very convenient for me in Oakland. The building is a little older, but the facilities are fine. It is Kaiser so there is a bit of a bureaucracy with dealing with check-in and costs, but it is all very manageable. I like Kaiser because it is all integrated and I can email with the doctors and staff.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

My insurance covered half of the costs for the IUIs. I think it was about $150 for the IUI and $120 for the ultrasounds. The Letrozole was very cheap, $4, but the Ovedrel was about $100.

Describe Janie Hirata's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

no comment

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Janie Hirata

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Frequency Seen

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2015, Successful

Age 35

7 IUI

1 IVF

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

Consultant

1st of 3 Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Successful

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Dr Hirata was somewhat robotic. I didn’t feel that she sufficiently answered my questions about our unexplained diagnosis or offered much in the way of options....I was doing IUIs with Dr Hirata while diagnosed as “unexplained.” Beyond the usual battery of tests she offeeed no additional ways to look into the root cause nor did she encourage us to pursue more rigorous treatment.... We did 1 IUI with clomid, 2 with leteozole and then did an optional last IUI with letrozole and menopur while we were waiting for IVF.

The nursing staff [Kaiser Permanente NorCal] were the most compassionate of the team. I appreciated their patience and guidance and felt like they were rotting for me.... Strengths: it’s what you’ll use if you have any Kaiser coverage! Fairly easy to get appointments. Convenience of coordinating other related testing through Kaiser speeds up the process. Weaknesses: very by the book; it seems like everyone goes through the same stages and ramp ups.

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

I was doing IUIs with Dr Hirata while diagnosed as “unexplained.” Beyond the usual battery of tests she offeeed no additional ways to look into the root cause nor did she encourage us to pursue more rigorous treatment. We got pregnant while seeing her (though another doctor was overseeing the cycle) so I think Kaiser was doing everything right but I felt a lack of compassion or sympathy and an impatience in my asking questions from Dr Hirata.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Dr Hirata was somewhat robotic. I didn’t feel that she sufficiently answered my questions about our unexplained diagnosis or offered much in the way of options.

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

We did 1 IUI with clomid, 2 with leteozole and then did an optional last IUI with letrozole and menopur while we were waiting for IVF. The last cycle was successful.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

The nursing staff were the most compassionate of the team. I appreciated their patience and guidance and felt like they were rotting for me.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Strengths: it’s what you’ll use if you have any Kaiser coverage! Fairly easy to get appointments. Convenience of coordinating other related testing through Kaiser speeds up the process. Weaknesses: very by the book; it seems like everyone goes through the same stages and ramp ups.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

4 IUIs with a 50% copay cost around $3000 (including one cycle of injectibles).

What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Failed to order appropriate test

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

I needed to have some blood work to start a new cycle and it didn’t get ordered so when I showed up on a weekend they had no record of the needed test and o had to scramble to get ahold of someone who could phone it in.

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Janie Hirata

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2019, Unsuccessful

Age 28

3 IUI

PCOS

European

Latinx

Native American

Income $50K - $99K

1st of 4 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Dr Hirata took the time to understand what me and my partner were going through. She helped us to understand the treatment plan and work towards a solution. I wish we could have stayed with Dr. Hirata, but she believed IVF was a better solution to our problem. ... Dr Hirata had us on Clomid injections and a trigger shot in the hopes of doing an IUI.

The [Kaiser Permanente] Oakland RE division was very cramped. The rooms feel like a prison cell, but the staff are kind. ... They [nursing staff] were mostly forgettable except for one lady who did the trigger shot for us. She was very nice. ... I wish they worked in IVF too so we didn't have to go to a farther away clinic. Also, come early for your appointment if you want to park closer to the entrance.

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Dr. Hirata was both very professional and also compassionate. She helped us to understand the complex world of infertility and what to expect. She never made us feel dumb or discouraged and always treated us like real people, and not just like a number.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

If you can, be prepared to be dissapointed. Not because of Dr. Hirata, but because you never know how the meds are gonna react, so go in hoping for the best, but ready for the worst.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

Dr Hirata had us on Clomid injections and a trigger shot in the hopes of doing an IUI.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

They were mostly forgettable except for one lady who did the trigger shot for us. She was very nice.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

The Oakland RE division was very cramped. The rooms feel like a prison cell, but the staff are kind. I wish they worked in IVF too so we didn't have to go to a farther away clinic. Also, come early for your appointment if you want to park closer to the entrance. Overall we would have loved to stay and work with Dr. Hirata, but her treatment plan wasn't going to work for us.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Thankfully my partner has good insurance. But without it our treatment would have been incredibly expensive, and the rising costs of health care don't help.

Describe Janie Hirata's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Dr. Hirata doesn't do that kind of treatment.

What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Provided conflicting information

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Janie Hirata

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2019, Unknown Success

Age 40

3 IUI

Donor Sperm

European

Income $0 - $49K

1st of 4 Docs

Neutral

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

All the docs at the clinic are great. And I truly appreciate always getting an email afterward with a repeat of visit synopsis and next steps. There is so much info and it is emotional. I do feel more empathy from some of the other docs then Dr Hirata, but I like honesty and all the facts, so for me that is not a big deal ... If you don‘t like plain speaking and all the facts, maybe wait for one of the other Docs to be available

It is sometimes hard to get answers right away, since they [Kaiser Permanente] never answer the phone and you have to leave a message. But they always call me back within 2 hours. No free parking and you sometimes have to check in at another department when the front desk is unattended. ... [Nursing Staff] Warm and supportive. They are good at cheering you on and remembering you from visit to visit. I feel lucky

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

If you don‘t like plain speaking and all the facts, maybe wait for one of the other Docs to be available

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

She was always honest, listened and answered all my questions

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

I used letrozole for medicated cycles with a triggered ovulation via shot. Baseline ultrasound at the start of each cycle and then one at day 12 to check on timing.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Warm and supportive. They are good at cheering you on and remembering you from visit to visit. I feel lucky

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

It is sometimes hard to get answers right away, since they never answer the phone and you have to leave a message. But they always call me back within 2 hours. No free parking and you sometimes have to check in at another department when the front desk is unattended.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

$246 for ultrasound $350 for iui $206 trigger shot $7 co pay for letrozole

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Janie Hirata

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2018, Unknown Success

Age 35

1 IUI

European

Income $200K - $499K

Lawyer

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Dr. Hirata is wonderful. She is warm, welcoming, caring, and thorough. She spent a lot of time with my husband and I lovingly explaining everything to us.... I would recommend Dr. Hirata to anyone. She is a truly wonderful physician. She made us feel comfortable and well informed every step of the way. She treated us like humans. She is warm and patient. She provided us with clear options and explained the numbers well. She spent a ton of time with us during each visit and made us feel very important and well cared for.

Hospital like setting with excellent providers and staff. I really like kaiser. It’s not as fancy as the private clinics and can feel a bit institutional when you are there sometimes. Parking at certain locations can be difficult. But the level of care and quality of doctors we have found to be superior to the private clinic we have visited and we have been really happy that we switched to kaiser for our care.... I would recommend Dr. Hirata to anyone.

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

I would recommend Dr. Hirata to anyone. She is a truly wonderful physician. She made us feel comfortable and well informed every step of the way. She treated us like humans. She is warm and patient. She provided us with clear options and explained the numbers well. She spent a ton of time with us during each visit and made us feel very important and well cared for.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

No advice, she’s wonderful.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Dr. Hirata is wonderful. She is warm, welcoming, caring, and thorough. She spent a lot of time with my husband and I lovingly explaining everything to us.

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

Letrozole low dose for first cycle because great sperm and egg counts and high chance for multiples

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Patient, caring, articulate.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Kaiser. Hospital like setting with excellent providers and staff. I really like kaiser. It’s not as fancy as the private clinics and can feel a bit institutional when you are there sometimes. Parking at certain locations can be difficult. But the level of care and quality of doctors we have found to be superior to the private clinic we have visited and we have been really happy that we switched to kaiser for our care.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Very cheap

Describe Janie Hirata's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

N/A

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Janie Hirata

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

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Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

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Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2015 - 2017, Unsuccessful

Age 33 - 35

6 IUI

Donor Sperm

PCOS

Unexplained

Latinx

Income $50K - $99K

3rd of 4 Docs

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

I love her [Dr. Janie Hirata]. I have been having a great experience as her patient. I feel deeply cared for and sincerely allied with. She has shown up to support me at appointments she wasn't even scheduled for in addition to being willing to answer all of my questions during appointments as well as over KP.org messages...NorBe - to regulate my period - successful Clomid at 50mg - increase maturation of follicles - unsuccessful Clomid at 10g - increase maturation of follicles - successful Ovidrel - trigger ovulation - successful Estradiol - increase thickness of uterine lining - successful Letrizol - increase maturation of follicles - successful Ovidrel - trigger ovulation - successful Letrizol - increase maturation of follicles - successful Ovidrel - trigger ovulation - successful

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

I love her. I have been having a great experience as her patient. I feel deeply cared for and sincerely allied with. She has shown up to support me at appointments she wasn't even scheduled for in addition to being willing to answer all of my questions during appointments as well as over KP.org messages.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

See her before you start IUIs with anyone else. I wish I had started with her.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

She is phenomenal. I really feel like she has my back and is my cheerleader while providing me realistic expectations.

Describe the protocols Janie Hirata used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.

NorBe - to regulate my period - successful Clomid at 50mg - increase maturation of follicles - unsuccessful Clomid at 10g - increase maturation of follicles - successful Ovidrel - trigger ovulation - successful Estradiol - increase thickness of uterine lining - successful Letrizol - increase maturation of follicles - successful Ovidrel - trigger ovulation - successful Letrizol - increase maturation of follicles - successful Ovidrel - trigger ovulation - successful

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

I mostly interact with three staff members and all are warm and caring.

Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Sliding scale is inaccessible i.e. expensive.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Expensive.

Describe Janie Hirata's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

Doctor

Janie Hirata

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

Kaiser Permanente NorCal

Oakland

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

2011, Successful

Age 32

1 IUI

Anovulation

European

Income $100K - $199K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

Doesn't Recommend

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Janie Hirata Kaiser Permanente NorCal

She got me pregnant pretty quickly so even though her bedside manner was not so great, I can't complain too much.

Dr. Hirata kind of knew who I was. The nurses were helpful but did not know who I was as an individual. I felt like they were all really rushed and didn't have time to really explain things to me.

How was your experience with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

She got me pregnant pretty quickly so even though her bedside manner was not so great, I can't complain too much.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Janie Hirata at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?

Dr. Hirata kind of knew who I was. The nurses were helpful but did not know who I was as an individual. I felt like they were all really rushed and didn't have time to really explain things to me.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.

they all seem really harried

What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?