Jason M. Franasiak

Starting with our initial consult, Dr. Franasiak made us feel like more than a number, and like actual people. He had great bed-side manner, yet was always up front with us in regards to what we were facing with Secondary Unexplained Infertility. He was always understanding of our feelings, and justified our frustrations with the lack of answers the tests/treatments/results were able to provide. When we decided it was best for me to take a break from treatments, we had a discussion with Dr. Frasnasiak about same. He reassured us that everything was done by all parties in an effort to conceive a baby, and that all progressed "as it should." He also stated that if we felt it was in my best interest to take some time to ourselves, it was understandable and that if we ever decide to continue with treatment, he will be there to assist us. Although the three treatment (IUI) cycles we went through did not result in a pregnancy, my husband and I were very glad that we chose Dr. Franasiak at RMA, and that they were a part of our journey. We highly recommend him to anyone in the area trying to conceive a baby!

Dr. Franasiak was extremely knowledgable about infertility and the procedures and treatments of same. Although it was initially difficult for me to remain calm during the treatment cycle, I quickly learned how educated he is and that I needed to put my full trust in him. He is very smart and was aware of our case in great detail. Let the doctors do their job, and in doing so it is (or was for us) easier to remain more calm throughout the treatment cycle.

Starting with our initial consult, Dr. Franasiak made us feel like more than a number, and like actual people. He had great bed-side manner, yet was always up front with us in regards to what we were facing with Secondary Unexplained Infertility. He was always understanding of our feelings, and justified our frustrations. Another aspect that we really enjoyed/appreciated about RMA, is that we had our own nurse, and she was AMAZING! She always expressed genuine concern about how we were doing, and offered her assistance in whatever we needed along the way. We went to a previous infertility clinic and did not receive anywhere near the same personal care.

We previously completed four treatment cycles at another clinic, to no avail. Three of which I was prescribed Clomid, and the final one we used Gonal-F. Dr. Franasiak started my first treatment cycle with Gonal-F and had increased my dosage to 100 mL, which was higher than we had previously been prescribed. My follicles developed at different rates each time however, Dr. Franasiak kept a close eye on same. That being said, I did not use Gonal-F for the same number of days each cycle. A few times we were asked to come in a couple days in a row, rather than every other day. This was for Dr. Franasiak's reassurance that all was happening as planned, and to prevent over development of my follicles and any other potential issues.

We really enjoyed/appreciated that we had our own nurse, and she was AMAZING! Beth was always available to talk with, and if she was unable to answer, she always returned our call in a timely fashion. She also had very good bed-side manner, in addition to a positive attitude which was always so pleasant, especially when I was having a rough time/day. One time in particular we thought we would not receive our medication in time. Beth sat down with us, listened to the concerns we expressed and reassured us that all would work out; that we would find a way regardless of what needed to be done. Her calm and confident disposition assisted me in calming down as well. I called her after we suspended our care with RMA, as I had a few questions. We engaged in conversation for a decent amount of time. She expressed genuine concern about how we were doing, in addition to other matters. Never once did she attempt to rush me off the phone, or display any negativity in the amount of time it took to address/resolve our concerns. We went to a previous infertility clinic and did not receive anywhere near the same personal care.

Overall, we were very happy with the clinic. Although there were a few very nice lab techs, there were also a few that were not. I usually tried to make light of the situation, as early morning appointments are not always fun, and I am not a fan of needles. In making said conversations with the lab techs, some of their demeanors expressed as though they were not interested in engaging in conversation, or that their statements were "forced." Since we suspended our treatments however, RMA has moved to a new and much larger facility. Having said that, they may have more lab techs now which would allow patients to engage with a more diverse amount of employees.

My husband and I have very good insurance. Although our specialist copay is $5, when reviewing the EOBs/claims, RMA had comparable charges to the previous clinic we went to.

Dr. Franasiak is caring and gentle. He uses the best available evidence to assist him in his decisions and is willing to research for additional treatments that may assist pregnancy. He is thoughtful and I believe he is making the best decisions ossible with regards to my needs and my care

Ask as many questions as you can think of and write them down as prep for meeting with the doctor.

Dr. Franasiak was always willing and available to answer questions or concerns, even returning phone calls late at night. He has a very empathetic bedside manner.

We started with egg retrieval immediately as he didn't feel IUI was an option for me. He tried egg retrieval twice but then felt it wouldn't be ethical to continue trying as I was a "low responder." We moved onto an egg donor which initially produced a pregnancy. I was offered acupuncture on day of transfer. The miscarriage occurred after my discharge from fertility care. Now they have placed me on probiotics/prebiotics in prep for my next transfer cycle.

Samantha was the most understanding and compassionate nurse I have met through this process. She addressed every concern and question I had immediately, never making me wait long for information. She also allowed me to provide suggestions about how I wanted my care to be carried out and assisted in adjusting things when I requested it.

RMA has a large set of resources available due to it's size but then sometimes appointments can be hard to get and you may have to travel a distance for some treatments depending on how close you live to the main center. They have very educated and capable staff but I often found it difficult to get someone directly on the phone.

Morning monitoring was always much earlier than I needed it to be before work. Most of the time, I had a minimal wait period in the waiting room but on occasion they got backed up.

Egg donor/retrieval cost approximately $25,000. Embryo transfer was approximately $5000. All appointments with ultrasounds were $500 and doctor's consult was $250 each time.

My doctor prefers single embryo transfers due to evidence indicating it is equally successful and less harmful to the baby and the mother.

Dr. Franasiak has been pleasant, candid and thorough since my first visit. He explained the details of the treatment options, answered all of my questions and even provided guidance and support through the more emotional side of this journey.

Don't hesitate to reach out to him after an appointment if you have additional questions he is great at getting back to patients.

Dr. Franasiak and my nurse explained each step of the process from the first appointment and followed up regularly even between visits to check in and make sure that I was doing ok. Before we were able to start treatment we got pregnant on our own which turned out to be ectopic but my nurse and the doctor connected with me daily to see how I was feeling and as we get ready to move forward with treatment they have been very supportive, direct and detailed

We first saw the doctor last summer and continued to try on our own while getting the work up which took a bit longer than usual due to work conflicts then in January we learned that we were pregnant and came in for a workup because of recurring miscarriages at this time we learned it was ectopic. Dr. Franasiaks initial recommendation was methotrexate with monitoring as it was early in the pregnancy and unfortunately that didn't work and I needed a salpingectomy. The methotrexate will be out of my system by May 1st and we will be moving forward with our first cycle

Dayna is thorough and compassionate she has coordinated my care so far and gets back to all of my questions by end of day. When I learned that I would need surgery she was out on vacation and the nurse filling in was great, but what stood out to me is that she even called to check in on me when she returned from her vacation.

As a new patient you should know that the doctor and clinical staff are fantastic. * Everyone is very responsive * Scheduling the first appointment if you are new to infertility can be a bit overwhelming as the front desk staff isn't the most compassionate. * The office is always open for morning monitoring even in inclement weather * It's easy to get an appointment

Exceptional communication and knowledge. Invites questions and even draws figures to explain in visual representation the issues we are encountering. Makes sure we are comfortable and understand each stage before we proceed. He is also an excellent, skilled surgeon and I had no complications from my hysteroscopic polypectomy.

Ask lots of questions. He is a good listener and does an excellent job explaining things in lay terms.

Dr. Franasiak does an excellent job explaining each step of our testing, diagnosis, and treatments. He utilizes his nursing staff to maintain excellent patient communication, instruction, and check-ins throughtout each stage. Looking forward to a successful IUI (hopefully this cycle) now that the likely cause of infertility has been identified and treated.

So far I have completed diagnostics and surgical correction. I’ve had Lab work, genetic testing and consultaion with a genetics councillor, I’ve had an uktrasound, and SIS, and HSG, and a hysteroscopic polypectomy. This cycle I will be using Clomid and will be monitored for ovulation and IUI.

Maryellen is extremely knowledgable and caring. When I contact her, I always receive a promt and detailed response in easy to understand language. She is a rock for me in this very delicate process.

This clinic is clean, organized, friendly, easy to access, has excellent parking, is easy to schedule, and has been an overall pleasure. The receptionists are courteous and helpful both over the phone and in person. The appointments are staggered well so there is no awkward or inconvenient wait times. The nursing staff is positive, friendly, knowledgable, and outgoing. They explain each step and ensure complete understanding of each phase of diagnosis and treatment. The phlebotomists are capable and pleasant. I have had multiple blood draws and never have to wait and have not had any pain or brusing from any visit. The doctors are knowledgable and caring. They speak to us as humans in terminology we can understand and invite questions. They take their time with each appointment. We never feel like a number or that we are rushed through. We understand each stage and are looking forward to a successful conception under this team’s diligent and skilled care.

I had a health care cost and billing explanation consultation with a team member before we bagan any treatments to explain my personal health benefits, what my personal responsibilities would include, what my deductible would be, and what treatments my insurance covers before we ever began diagnostics and treatments. Everything has been exactly as described at that meeting so I knew going into this treatment what to expect and was financially prepared for the costs associated with my treatment plan.

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Dr Franasiak is an amazing doctor with great bedside manner. He never made me feel uncomfortable or upset given the circumstances. He always inspired hope with me and I always felt like I was in the hands of the absolute BEST.

Keep doing your amazing work and creating life with science by your side :)

Dr Franasiak is a fantastic doctor. I am actually going back to see him again with my other 3 frozen embryos to try for baby #2. I wouldn’t see anyone else besides him. His other associates are good, but he needs to be the main dr on my case and calling the shots. He is so thoughtful and caring and he even set up a special time to meet my newborn son after all was said and done. He went above and beyond with me when I came down with a very rare skin rash and even held conferences with his staff to go over what my rash could be and even called me from his personal cell phone, on a weekend, to check up on me. He is an amazing doctor and I cannot day enough good things about him.

He wanted to do 1 embryo transfer only even after I discussed Doing 2 embryos. He felt as if a singleton pregnancy was safest for myself and my future child. He also had my thyroid tested and put me on thyroid meds once I was pregnant because it was low and he didn’t want it to interfere with my pregnancy in any way. During retrieval he recommended I do laser acupuncture before and after the procedure to increases chances of baby “sticking”, and yes it did work!

Nurse beth. I cannot say enough good things. She walked me through every step of the way and assured me with any questions I had. She quickly responded to any messages I left and I never felt like she as bothered by me, even though I was “high needs”. I never felt confused with the shots because she explained everything in detail and spent the time with me to make this overwhelming process very easy and relaxed.

Their strength is in their live birth rates. It’s top notch. Their strength is in their client/patient services. They always make you feel welcome and secure while you are there, right down to the person who draws your blood. You’re always met with smiles and courtesies. I love that clinic so much.

Monitoring appointments were early in the morning so you could go before work. I like the monitoring appt times now because I can go to monitoring while my husband stays home with my son and I can be back before he has to leave for work. No babysitter needed. If I was working it would have been convenient to get monitoring done before work. It was a very smooth process.

They provided me with a program called “helping heros” and since we were a military family they completely paid for my retrieval and transfer and all Monitoring in full. In addition, they coveted the costs of cryopreservation of my embryos for 2 years after treatment. They also stored my husbands sperm for 1 year at no cost to us. The only costs we had were to the pharmacy for our medications, and even then dr Franasiak provided some samples at no cost to help with the expense.

No comments. I believe he chose the right path for us.

Extremely caring, very knowledgeable, helped us reach our dream of having a baby. Explained things well, was available when needed, very professional. As a patient of IVF, treatment can be tiring and scary. I felt comfortable in Dr. Franasiaks care. I felt like I was being helped on a daily basis.

Ask lots of questions and seek support when needed.

I felt like Dr. Franasiak was with me from the beginning until the end, even when I had bleeding early on in the pregnancy. I felt like he explained things to me and was there for me even after hours.

The nurses were available as much as possible. Sometimes I felt like they weren’t as warm as the doctors but I know they are very busy. Sometimes it was hard to reach them right away but would receive call backs within 24 hours. I never met them in person, this was a phone nurse.

The clinic was very clean, efficient and all the employees were kind. There were no long wait times and results were communicated quickly. It was open 365 days of the year to ensure that cycles and treatments were going well and the patient is receiving what they need. The hours allowed me to work and do the treatments/bloodwork. P

Monitoring was every morning. Very little wait most of the times.

Insurance covered my costs.