Jill Attaman

2020 - 2022, Unsuccessful

8

Age 41 - 43

3 IUI

PCOS

Uterine Fibroids

Unexplained

Black or African-American

Income $100K - $199K

Lawyer

1st of 2 Docs

Donor Sperm

Neutral

Unsuccessful

Review of

Jill Attaman Massachusetts General Hospital

Doctor Attaman is really compassionate and takes her time to explain her approach to treatment...Though I didn’t get the results expected, I trust Dr Attaman’s judgment and the way she managed my expectations. We found some fibroids in the end, I am not sure what could have been done to discover those earlier as I believe these are responsible for the failures of my IUIs.

I have never had a bad experience at the [Massachusetts General Hospital] clinic. Everybody was always cordial and compassionate. The front desk staff never have an attitude as I have experienced in some other clinics and they really try to accommodate my needs. Also, you never have to wait very long to be seen which is always a plus in my book...Everybody was always kind and compassionate. There could sometimes be a slight delay in communication but as far as I am concerned nothing ever fell through the cracks. So overall I am satisfied with the level of care I received

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Though I didn’t get the results expected, I trust Dr Attaman’s judgment and the way she managed my expectations. We found some fibroids in the end, I am not sure what could have been done to discover those earlier as I believe these are responsible for the failures of my IUIs.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Manage your expectations and handle failure with a positive mindset

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Doctor Attaman is really compassionate and takes her time to explain her approach to treatment

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Massachusetts General Hospital and their degree of success.

We started with medicated cycles with CLOMID and Ovidrel for IUIs based on my age. Dr Attaman decided that time was of the essence since I had turned 40. I was referred to a MFM specialist to assess risks based on age and medical conditions. Unfortunately all IUIS were unsuccessful and Dr Attaman was thinking on switching to IVF when some fibroids were discovered inside of the uterus cavity likely to require removal before proceeding with treatments. Scheduled to see a reproductive surgeon in May 2022.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Everybody was always kind and compassionate. There could sometimes be a slight delay in communication but as far as I am concerned nothing ever fell through the cracks. So overall I am satisfied with the level of care I received.

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

I have never had a bad experience at the clinic. Everybody was always cordial and compassionate. The front desk staff never have an attitude as I have experienced in some other clinics and they really try to accommodate my needs. Also, you never have to wait very long to be seen which is always a plus in my book 😀

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital.

My health insurance pays for clinic visits and test. All other procedures or treatments were out of pocket. For example, the cost for one IUI Procedure would be about $1000 for the donor sperm and $1000 for clinical fee.

Describe Jill Attaman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Massachusetts General Hospital.

N/A

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Jill Attaman

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston

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Review of

Jill Attaman Massachusetts General Hospital

2020, Unsuccessful

2

3

Age 34

3 IUI

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Male Factor

Tubal Blockage

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

Review of

Jill Attaman Massachusetts General Hospital

Dr. Attaman was fine, but we had very limited experience with her and never met her in person...There were several times I had to ask if something was right, because it seemed different to what Dr. Attaman initially told us (and then they changed course after I questioned them)...We ended up going through with 3 cycles, one was cancelled because I had too many follicles.

People at the [Mass Gen Hospital] clinic are nice; the ultrasound techs were friendly and quick; and I never had to wait more than 10-15 minutes. I had huge issues with the billing department; I needed them to resubmit a claim to my insurance which took 6 months and innumerable phone calls. I was also sent a bill for something I pre-paid in advance...IUIs were about $1000 each

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Dr. Attaman was fine, but we had very limited experience with her and never met her in person. We had two Zoom appointments with Dr. Attaman; otherwise we only spoke with nurses. So, it's hard to really rate our care with DR. Attaman.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Advocate for yourself. Remember everything Dr. Attaman tells you, because it might not be conveyed to your nurse. There were several times I had to ask if something was right, because it seemed different to what Dr. Attaman initially told us (and then they changed course after I questioned them)

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

We never actually met with Dr. Attaman or the nurses in person due to COVID19. We dealt with a bunch of different nurses who were super disorganized. There were a bunch of mistakes - I was given the wrong prescription, not told I needed a prescription until hours before I needed to do an injection (and then needing to drive a speciality pharmacy 45 minutes away on Christmas Eve), etc.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Massachusetts General Hospital and their degree of success.

We did 4 rounds of IUI (all paid out of pocket) because our insurance didn't cover any fertility treatment and IVF was out of our price range. We ended up going through with 3 cycles, one was cancelled because I had too many follicles.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital. (Assigned nurse: Cathy / Joanne)

I got very few details from the nurses - no one ever told me how many follicles I had, how big they were, etc - just "come back on X day." They also forgot to tell me about medications I needed, sent in the wrong prescription (for double the dosage I needed), and were in general disorganized.

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

People at the clinic are nice; the ultrasound techs were friendly and quick; and I never had to wait more than 10-15 minutes. I had huge issues with the billing department; I needed them to resubmit a claim to my insurance which took 6 months and innumerable phone calls. I was also sent a bill for something I pre-paid in advance.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital.

IUIs were about $1000 each

What specific things went wrong at Massachusetts General Hospital?

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

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Prescription not called in twice; I had to remind clinic I needed a prescription; sent wrong prescription once and had to call doctor on call after hours.

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Danvers

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Review of

Jill Attaman Massachusetts General Hospital

2017, Unsuccessful

2

1

Age 43

1 IVF

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Income $100K - $199K

2nd of 2 Docs

3 IVF With Other Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

Jill Attaman was very nice. However, I felt like I wasn't given any attention. I felt confused who to call and ask questions to. She only has one nurse at the Burlington location. I felt like she didn't care and didn't answer my questions easily. I'm not sure if them merging with Boston IVF was playing a role in this...We did Gonal F, which is very expensive. There was one other injection to but I can't remember. We did the trigger shot and the retrieval in Lexington. We did genetic testing this time which is costly. Unfortunately the three embryos that did test came back all abnormal.

I felt that burlington office was nice, but the schedule was inflexible. I thought it was confusing to have to go to other locations. I went to Welseley only because I didn't want to drive into Boston...I was waiting for the genetic testing of the embryos to come back. They were back and Jill Attaman did not call me. I had to create a little drama with the staff to get her on the phone to call me with the results (which I had already waited 2 weeks).

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Jill Attaman was very nice. However, I felt like I wasn't given any attention. I felt confused who to call and ask questions to. She only has one nurse at the Burlington location. I felt like she didn't care and didn't answer my questions easily. I'm not sure if them merging with Boston IVF was playing a role in this.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Ask questions, and ask her to be direct.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Jill Attaman was too busy for me. Even her staff commented several times on how busy she was. Also they are merging with Boston IVF, so I felt I was always being shifted around.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Harvard Vanguard and their degree of success.

We did Gonal F, which is very expensive. There was one other injection to but I can't remember. We did the trigger shot and the retrieval in Lexington. We did genetic testing this time which is costly. Unfortunately the three embryos that did test came back all abnormal.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Harvard Vanguard. (Assigned nurse: Chris)

At the Burlington location it was Chris. She was lovely but all by herself so it was often left leaving messages. I often got routed to the Wellesley location to speak to others to. It was very confusing who to call. Then on weekends it was to call Kenmore location to, which was odd and very hard to get through.

Describe your experience with Harvard Vanguard.

I felt that burlington office was nice, but the schedule was inflexible. I thought it was confusing to have to go to other locations. I went to Welseley only because I didn't want to drive into Boston.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard.

This part was the nightmare! We were denied from Blue Cross Blue Shield. They denied me on an old test from another doctor I was not seeing. The very information they denied me for was from a past cycle they approved. Jill Attaman although supported me I feel should could have worked harder to help appeal the decision. The cycle was incomplete because we did the genetic testing . We had no transfer, which would have cost more. When I paid for the cycle the accountant said I was all Set but the transfer was never paid for and I thought it was because she said I was all paid in full.

What specific things went wrong at Harvard Vanguard?

Failed to call with results
Failed to convey critical information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Harvard Vanguard.

I was waiting for the genetic testing of the embryos to come back. They were back and Jill Attaman did not call me. I had to create a little drama with the staff to get her on the phone to call me with the results (which I had already waited 2 weeks).

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2015 - 2016, Successful

8

Age 38 - 39

2 IUI

4 IVF

Unexplained

European

Income $200K - $499K

Architect

Only Doc Seen

Neutral

Successful

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

She [Dr. Jill Attaman] always took the time to make sure if we had any questions, that she tried to answer to the best of her ability. We didn't feel rushed at appointments. We felt like she genuinely cared about us...We started with 2 IUI's, then moved onto IVF. She allowed us to gradually try increasing doses of the fertility drugs rather than jumping in to the highest levels. She didn't push us to do more expensive (and not covered by insurance) testing, but offered them as an option for our consideration. In the end we conceived naturally on a month between IVF cycles.

Once or twice the blood test hadn't been called in [at Harvard Vanguard] when I showed up to have it taken. However, the nurses were able to contact Dr Attaman's office and get the tests ordered while I waited. This was the only issue I had...I liked that the IVF patients had early appointments so I could do the ultrasounds and bloods tests before work. They are very busy though and getting in for the first appointment took a long time. They also have several locations that you can go to in combination during a cycle, so I could pick whichever location was most convenient on any given day.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr. Attaman was great to work with. She was kind and compassionate, and due to all our trouble conceiving, she was thinking about us and always searching for other options or second opinions from her peers if she didn't know what the best next steps were. She occasionally called me directly to review test results.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

She always took the time to make sure if we had any questions, that she tried to answer to the best of her ability. We didn't feel rushed at appointments. We felt like she genuinely cared about us.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Harvard Vanguard and their degree of success.

We started with 2 IUI's, then moved onto IVF. She allowed us to gradually try increasing doses of the fertility drugs rather than jumping in to the highest levels. She didn't push us to do more expensive (and not covered by insurance) testing, but offered them as an option for our consideration. In the end we conceived naturally on a month between IVF cycles.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Harvard Vanguard.

After we met with Dr. Attaman and agreed on next steps, the nurses then met with us separately to review the next steps in detail and answer any specific questions about the drugs I had to take or the process and next steps. hey were very thorough an understanding and took as much time as we needed to get our questions answered.

Describe your experience with Harvard Vanguard.

I liked that the IVF patients had early appointments so I could do the ultrasounds and bloods tests before work. They are very busy though and getting in for the first appointment took a long time. They also have several locations that you can go to in combination during a cycle, so I could pick whichever location was most convenient on any given day.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard.

Our insurance covered just about all of our treatments and testing, and fertility medications. Co pays varied but were not too expensive.

What specific things went wrong at Harvard Vanguard?

Failed to order appropriate test

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Harvard Vanguard.

Once or twice the blood test hadn't been called in when I showed up to have it taken. However, the nurses were able to contact Dr Attaman's office and get the tests ordered while I waited. This was the only issue I had.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2013, Unsuccessful

0

Age 32

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Male Factor

Unexplained

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

2nd of 2 Docs

1 IUI With Other Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

We initially started treatments with my husband being the problem and discovered along the way that I was also the problem. ... we were told that the process would never be successful for us. ... Attempted a “fire” round of fertility drugs in an attempt to be as aggressive as possible to get my ovaries to produce eggs. ... I felt like she [Dr. Attaman] offered no attempt at answering any of my legitimate women’s health concerns, but instead offered info for adoption or surrogacy.

After I was told that they [Harvard Vanguard] could do nothing more for me, I actually reached back out to them about natural cycle fertility treatments I had heard about since my body was unresponsive to the fertility treatments, I was simply told they did not do that and that was all. ... They [nurses] were very nice, but when I began to get horrible results, I felt like I needed more compassion and support than I was given.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

I was devastated by the results of the treatment. We initially started treatments with my husband being the problem and discovered along the way that I was also the problem. After three failed attempts, each going worse than before, we were told that the process would never be successful for us. I was devastated, but also I was extremely concerned for my health as a woman. I felt like she offered no attempt at answering any of my legitimate women’s health concerns, but instead offered info for adoption or surrogacy.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

I hope you have no unforeseen or rare situations that arise.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

I was devastated by the results of the treatment. We initially started treatments with my husband being the problem and discovered along the way that I was also the problem. After three failed attempts, each going worse than before, we were told that the process would never be successful for us. I was devastated, but also I was extremely concerned for my health as a woman. I felt like she offered no attempt at answering any of my legitimate women’s health concerns, but instead offered info for adoption or surrogacy.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Harvard Vanguard and their degree of success.

Attempted a “fire” round of fertility drugs in an attempt to be as aggressive as possible to get my ovaries to produce eggs.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Harvard Vanguard.

They were very nice, but when I began to get horrible results, I felt like I needed more compassion and support than I was given.

Describe your experience with Harvard Vanguard.

After I was told that they could do nothing more for me, I actually reached back out to them about natural cycle fertility treatments I had heard about since my body was unresponsive to the fertility treatments, I was simply told they did not do that and that was all. I was crushed.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard.

I had excellent health coverage and it cost almost nothing.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2013 - 2015, Successful

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6

Age 34 - 36

4 IUI

1 Embryo Freezing

Unexplained

European

Income $50K - $99K

Consultant

Only Doc Seen

IVF With Other Docs

Egg Freezing With Other Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Successful

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

Dr. Attaman is a nice person and clearly works hard and did help me get pregnant (yeah!) but if I had it to do again I would have seen someone else...Dr Attaman did not appear to have reviewed my chart before any of our appointments, guess it would have been a much longer wait if she had.

I think this clinic [Harvard Vanguard] just takes on too many patients, they don't have the time and energy to address each one personally... Office was always so backlogged and ran late for every appointment... They have a really difficult system with making calls, you never know when they will call you and if they call with results after 5 and you don't answer you can't call back with questions until the next morning.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

I think this clinic just takes on too many patients, they don't have the time and energy to address each one personally. Dr. Attaman is a nice person and clearly works hard and did help me get pregnant (yeah!) but if I had it to do again I would have seen someone else.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Find another fertility doctor.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Care team never remembered me other than one awesome nurse. Office was always so backlogged and ran late for every appointment. Dr Attaman did not appear to have reviewed my chart before any of our appointments, guess it would have been a much longer wait if she had.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Harvard Vanguard. (Assigned nurse: Chris French)

Chris was awesome, she helped me work through a bunch of logistical challenges, like traveling during treatment, she remembered details about my specific situation and was great at answering my 100s of questions. The rest of the nursing staff was ok but a few times they forgot to call me with test results or didn't return my calls when I left messages.

What specific things went wrong at Harvard Vanguard?

Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Failed to call with results
Failed to order appropriate test

Describe the specific things that went wrong at Harvard Vanguard.

Clinic was always overbooked and behind schedule, always, even for 7am appointments. They have a really difficult system with making calls, you never know when they will call you and if they call with results after 5 and you don't answer you can't call back with questions until the next morning. They do have 24 hour emergency support though which is really nice. I use Harvard Vanguard for all my other medical needs and am happy with their other services.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Boston

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Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2017 - 2018, Successful

10

Age 29 - 30

2 Fertility Medications

Unexplained

Income $200K - $499K

Accountant

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

To be honest I think I only saw her [Dr. Jill Attaman] once or twice. She was nice and knowledgeable but I didn’t get the majority of my info from her. She did explain the tests that I was getting and next steps but she was not overly friendly or talkative, which is fine with me...I only used letrozole for 2 cycles. I got pregnant both times but the first time my numbers dropped quickly.

They [the nurses at Harvard Vangaurd] were simply amazing. They explained everything very well and were so sweet and helpful. I felt like they were 100% committed to helping me...The front desk staff was super helpful and there were several locations so I was able to get my appoitments in when I needed them. They also sent me to more local clinics whenver possible so I could avoid a nasty commute

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

To be honest I think I only saw her once or twice. She was nice and knowledgeable but I didn’t get the majority of my info from her. She did explain the tests that I was getting and next steps but she was not overly friendly or talkative, which is fine with me

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Ask as many questions as possible

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

She and her nurses were genuinely invested in our success. They were SO excited to call and tell me I was pregnant. They squeezed in ultrasounds before office hours if they couldn’t get me in when I needed one based on my cycle.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Harvard Vanguard and their degree of success.

I only used letrozole for 2 cycles. I got pregnant both times but the first time my numbers dropped quickly.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Harvard Vanguard.

They were simply amazing. They explained everything very well and were so sweet and helpful. I felt like they were 100% committed to helping me

Describe your experience with Harvard Vanguard.

The front desk staff was super helpful and there were several locations so I was able to get my appoitments in when I needed them. They also sent me to more local clinics whenver possible so I could avoid a nasty commute

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard.

Everything was covered by my insurance. I just had to pay copays

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2015 - 2016, Successful

10

Age 33 - 34

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

European

Income $100K - $199K

Marketer or PR

2nd of 2 Docs

IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

What really stood out was that during our process, she [Dr. Jill Attaman] spent extra time researching and then ultimately filing a request with insurance for us to skip the IUI's that are typically required and go straight to the IVF treatment because of our past history. This no doubt was extra effort on her part to describe our situation and make a case for us to move forward quickly...Ask all the questions you want, she is very eager to answer and give her true feelings on the matter.

The nurses [at Harvard Vanguard] approached the treatment steps in a very organized and easy to understand format. They printed out calendars with all the key info, then discussed them to ensure we understood what needed to be done. This was very helpful since we didn't have to take notes - the notes were already there.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr. Attaman was clear and honest with us throughout the process. She did her best to reassure us along the way. What really stood out was that during our process, she spent extra time researching and then ultimately filing a request with insurance for us to skip the IUI's that are typically required and go straight to the IVF treatment because of our past history. This no doubt was extra effort on her part to describe our situation and make a case for us to move forward quickly.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Ask all the questions you want, she is very eager to answer and give her true feelings on the matter.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr Attaman got to know us, and spent time understanding our history. When we met with her, she was always aware of everything past and present that was going on and it make us feel like she truly cared.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Harvard Vanguard.

The nurses approached the treatment steps in a very organized and easy to understand format. They printed out calendars with all the key info, then discussed them to ensure we understood what needed to be done. This was very helpful since we didnt have to take notes - the notes were already there

Describe your experience with Harvard Vanguard.

Nice private waiting area that is relaxing

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard.

Copays for visits and medicines only... everything else was covered by insurance.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2015 - 2016, Unknown Success

10

Age 37 - 38

2 IVF

Uterine Fibroids

European

Income $200K - $499K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

Dr. Attaman takes the time to explain everything to help us understand and to feel comfortable. She changed our plan and was creative after the first two unsuccessful cycles. She is very compassionate and positive, but also direct with her information...[Harvard Vanguard] Nurse Christine is very caring and helpful. She takes the time to explain everything to you and will answer any questions you have. She made the process less stressful and helped explain what to expect to decrease nerves.

Ultrasound tech [at Harvard Vanguard] Jen is willing to come in early to prevent patients from driving to kenmore or Wellesley. Call center is very helpful, patient and reliable. Hard to know when the nurse will call back and have to go through the call center to return calls; while they are extremely nice/helpful, it's hard to manage working and getting the calls. Overall, my experience has been great working with this clinic.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr. Attaman takes the time to explain everything to help us understand and to feel comfortable. She changed our plan and was creative after the first two unsuccessful cycles. She is very compassionate and positive, but also direct with her information.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Be patient. She is creative with the protocols to meet each individual's needs.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr. Attaman spent as much time with us as we needed to help us feel comfortable with our plan and the results.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Harvard Vanguard and their degree of success.

3 different protocols, all based on the prior results. ICTSI the second time and soon to be the third.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Harvard Vanguard. (Assigned nurse: Christine French )

Christine is very caring and helpful. She takes the time to explain everything to you and will answer any questions you have. She made the process less stressful and helped explain what to expect to decrease nerves.

Describe your experience with Harvard Vanguard.

Ultrasound tech Jen is willing to come in early to prevent patients from driving to kenmore or Wellesley. Call center is very helpful, patient and reliable. Hard to know when the nurse will call back and have to go through the call center to return calls; while they are extremely nice/helpful, it's hard to manage working and getting the calls. Overall, my experience has been great working with this clinic.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2014 - 2015, Successful

10

Age 36 - 37

1 IVF

1 Egg Freezing

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

Architect

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

She was always caring and compassionate and in the end was correct in why I kept having recurrent miscarriages.

I left feeling like they really truly care about me as a person...not just one patient among many.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr Attaman listens well and was willing to try things that I brought up while speaking with her (testing me for gene mutations, etc), whether or not they would be any help in the long run. Not that she would test me at random, but after her long list of tests I brought up a few and she was willing to indulge me.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr Attaman was always very caring and was able to answer or at least try to answer any and all questions and ideas I had. She was willing to test me for things that I came across in my hours of online research. She was always caring and compassionate and in the end was correct in why I kept having recurrent miscarriages.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Harvard Vanguard.

Just how sensitive and caring they all were....I left feeling like they really truly care about me as a person...not just one patient among many.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Boston

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Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2014 - 2017, Successful

10

Age 36 - 39

8 IUI

1 IVF

1 Embryo Freezing

Unexplained

European

Income $200K - $499K

Only Doc Seen

Donor Sperm

LGBTQ+

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

We had conversations not only about my treatment but how I was doing and how my family was doing. She [Dr. Jill Attaman] and her nurses [at Harvard Vanguard] remembered me from visit to visit...Dr Attaman was amazing and we plan to work with her again. She is compassionate and direct, a rare mix in anyone. I appreciated that she treated me as a whole person...Everyone was upbeat and positive without being blind to the emotional drain this process takes.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr Attaman was amazing and we plan to work with her again. She is compassionate and direct, a rare mix in anyone. I appreciated that she treated me as a whole person. I'm not sure what else is necessary but need to get to 200 words. .

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Be patient and ask the questions you need answered.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

We had conversations not only about my treatment but how I was doing and how my family was doing. She and her nurses remembered me from visit to visit.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Harvard Vanguard and their degree of success.

Specifics were answered in prior survey questions.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Harvard Vanguard. (Assigned nurse: Christine)

Everyone was upbeat and positive without being blind to the emotional drain this process takes.

Describe your experience with Harvard Vanguard.

The clinic was exactly as expected.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard.

Covered by insurance after deductible was met.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2015 - 2016, Unsuccessful

10

Age 36 - 37

2 Embryo Freezing

Unexplained

European

Income $200K - $499K

Consultant

Only Doc Seen

IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

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Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

She [Dr. Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard] was thoughtful and took the time to explain the options. Seemed genuinely sympathetic...Risks were we'll explained and the optimism was helpful. But I wish I had better understood the various potential outcomes with Ivf - i.e. Not having any viable embryos. I never realized that could be an issue until I hit the Ivf message boards.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Risks were we'll explained and the optimism was helpful. But I wish I had better understood the various potential outcomes with Ivf - i.e. Not having any viable embryos. I never realized that could be an issue until I hit the Ivf message boards. All the different things that might not work weren't really part of the conversation. Although I can see the benefit of that - keeping patients positive. But it made a negative outcome that much more heart breaking.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

She was thoughtful and took the time to explain the options. Seeemed genuinely sympathetic.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Harvard Vanguard and their degree of success.

Clomid then into ivf due to recurrent miscarriages

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard.

All covered under insurance. Amount billed to insurance for meds was like $50k for three Ivf rounds. Not counting the procedures.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2013 - 2014, Successful

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8

Age 36 - 37

1 IUI

Unexplained

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $100K - $199K

Marketer or PR

2nd of 4 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Neutral

Successful

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Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

She [Dr. Attaman] is just the nicest person. We really loved her style. The only downside is that she seems relatively inexperienced, so when you ask her input, she can't really draw on a lot of personal cases (it's more what she has learned). I found that difficult - she didn't guide us as much as I would've liked.

Don't see anyone else in her group...Dr. Attaman is so sweet, but be prepared to go to her clinic [Harvard Vanguard] in Burlington and avoid the doctors in Quincy.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

She is just the nicest person. We really loved her style. The only downside is that she seems relatively inexperienced, so when you ask her input, she can't really draw on a lot of personal cases (it's more what she has learned). I found that difficult - she didn't guide us as much as I would've liked.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Don't see anyone else in her group. The other doctors are evil. Dr. Attaman is so sweet, but be prepared to go to her clinic in Burlington and avoid the doctors in Quincy. Also, go if you are looking for someone compassionate but want to leave options of treatment open.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Harvard Vanguard?

Dr. Attaman is super compassionate, sweet and patient. She is very empathetic and will spend as much time as you need to answer questions.

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Jill Attaman

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Harvard Vanguard

Burlington

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Jill Attaman Harvard Vanguard

2019 - 2020, Unknown Success

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4

Unexplained

Income $100K - $199K

1st of 2 Docs

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Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Jill Attaman Massachusetts General Hospital

Dr. Attaman was excellent, very competent and compassionate. I liked that she was clear about setting expectations of success and issues...She seems to have a good plan for each scenario and was realistic about risks and benefits. She took the time to discuss things with us and was in touch as much as needed. I think she has a good combo of being experienced enough and also up to date with treatments.

The one major issue with MGH is you can't pick the doctor you see for clinic visits. Whoever is scheduled is who you must see, or you must cancel your cycle. People who can't or won't see male doctors for mental health or religious reasons, or just personal preferences, will be stuck seeing a male doctor at some point for an ultrasound...[nursing staff] Generally great, although they took a long time coordinating the paperwork on a procedure which lead to some missed cycles where we couldn't do treatment.

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

She seems to have a good plan for each scenario and was realistic about risks and benefits. She took the time to discuss things with us and was in touch as much as needed. I think she has a good combo of being experienced enough and also up to date with treatments.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

The one major issue with MGH is you can't pick the doctor you see for clinic visits. Whoever is scheduled is who you must see, or you must cancel your cycle. People who can't or won't see male doctors for mental health or religious reasons, or just personal preferences, will be stuck seeing a male doctor at some point for an ultrasound. There's no consideration given to patients who can't do that and patients are told brusquely that "this is what they signed up for, and they're welcome to leave and cancel their cycle" even if they've already paid for it and taken meds for it.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Dr. Attaman was excellent, very competent and compassionate. I liked that she was clear about setting expectations of success and issues.

Describe the protocols Jill Attaman used in your cycles at Massachusetts General Hospital and their degree of success.

We did IUIs with clomid due to unexplained infertility. We're still optimistic it will work as we haven't been trying for long.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Generally great, although they took a long time coordinating the paperwork on a procedure which lead to some missed cycles where we couldn't do treatment.

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

The one major issue with MGH is you can't pick the doctor you see for clinic visits. Whoever is scheduled is who you must see, or you must cancel your cycle. People who can't or won't see male doctors for mental health or religious reasons, or just personal preferences, will be stuck seeing a male doctor at some point for an ultrasound. There's no consideration given to patients who can't do that and patients are told brusquely that "this is what they signed up for, and they're welcome to leave and cancel their cycle" even if they've already paid for it and taken meds for it. I was not warned ahead of time that this was a possibility.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital.

MA insurance covers infertility treatments so insurance covered it.

Describe Jill Attaman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Massachusetts General Hospital.

No idea

What specific things went wrong at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Failed to convey critical information
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error

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Jill Attaman

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston

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Jill Attaman Massachusetts General Hospital

2018, Unsuccessful

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Age 28

2 IUI

1 IVF

Income $200K - $499K

Engineer

1st of 2 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Donor Sperm

LGBTQ+

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

Review of

Jill Attaman Massachusetts General Hospital

She [Dr. Attaman] recommended IUIs first so I did two in a row, neither resulted in a positive HCG test. I then did an IVF cycle with 9 eggs retrieved, 8 fertilized, but no embryo was good enough for freezing. Dr Attaman insisted that I start with low doses of gonal F + menopur on the second try although I did't quite agree with that recommendation. I switched to a different clinics and my doctor recommended higher doses of gonal F + menopur, which resulted in 12 eggs retrieved, 4 were frozen after PGS,...

[at Massachusetts General Hospital] Either treatment plans or embryo culture has led to my failed IVF cycle at MGH. Also as they don't do embryo transfer on weekends...I wasn't offered the option of a natural IVF cycle at MGH...She [Dr. Attaman] recommended IUIs first so I did two in a row, neither resulted in a positive HCG test. I then did an IVF cycle with 9 eggs retrieved, 8 fertilized, but no embryo was good enough for freezing...

How was your experience with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

I saw Dr Attaman in 2018 at MGH at age 28. She recommended IUIs first so I did two in a row, neither resulted in a positive HCG test. I then did an IVF cycle with 9 eggs retrieved, 8 fertilized, but no embryo was good enough for freezing. Dr Attaman insisted that I start with low doses of gonal F + menopur on the second try although I did't quite agree with that recommendation. I switched to a different clinics and my doctor recommended higher doses of gonal F + menopur, which resulted in 12 eggs retrieved, 4 were frozen after PGS, and I had my beautiful son! Comparing the two doctors, Dr Attaman is not as competent, knowledgable and experienced and I wouldn't recommend her.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Go with another doctor with higher ratings on FertilityIQ..

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Jill Attaman at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Dr Attaman was nice but she does not spend much time before appointments to get prepared (does not appear to know my test results). She does not explain rationales under the treatment plan very well.

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Been a patient for both, I don't think MGH is as specialized in fertility treatment as clinics like Boston IVF. Either treatment plans or embryo culture has led to my failed IVF cycle at MGH. Also as they don't do embryo transfer on weekends like Boston IVF do, I wasn't offered the option of a natural IVF cycle at MGH, which led me to a successful pregnancy at Boston IVF.

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Jill Attaman

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston

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