One thing that truly stands out about Dr. Schnorr is his dedication to his patients — he always takes time to personally call with treatment updates, and his consult visits are never rushed...[he] spent a great deal of time explaining the fundamentals of fertility and the IVF process as well as answering our many questions. As anyone who has been through fertility treatment knows, the process is an emotional roller coaster.
Both [nurses of Coastal Fertility Specialists] have been incredibly responsive to emails/calls, receptive to my concerns, and reassuring to me during my low points...Unless it is medically indicated, the physicians at Coastal will not transfer multiple embryos due to risk of maternal/fetal complications...An IVF cycle is approximately $14,000 including monitoring and a transfer.
How was your experience with John Schnorr at Coastal Fertility Specialists?
Words cannot fully express my gratitude for Dr. Schnorr and the staff at Coastal Fertility Specialists in Charleston, SC. In 2017, after a year of trying to conceive and an early miscarriage, my husband and I decided to consult with an RE. Initial testing revealed our problem was twofold: a diminished ovarian reserve for me and a decreased sperm count for my husband. We were devastated to learn our chance of natural conception was approximately 5%. Dr. Schnorr spent a great deal of time explaining the fundamentals of fertility and the IVF process as well as answering our many questions. As anyone who has been through fertility treatment knows, the process is an emotional roller coaster. But Dr. Schnorr and our nurse Andrea gave us every assurance that with persistence we could have the family we’ve always dreamed of. One cycle of IVF later, I became pregnant with our son William! We felt incredibly fortunate and grateful that our first cycle was a success.
Fast forward nearly two years. We now find ourselves trying to conceive our second child but, sadly, the three remaining embryos from our first cycle did not take. Dr. Schnorr and my nurse (now Haley) called me after each transfer to deliver the disappointing news and discuss the next steps. One thing that truly stands out about Dr. Schnorr is his dedication to his patients — he always takes time to personally call with treatment updates, and his consult visits are never rushed. I have never felt like “just another number” at Coastal.
That we are back at square one initially seemed daunting, but I know we are in the most capable hands. We have since moved out of state, but I cannot imagine working with another clinic. The staff is incredibly warm, compassionate, and supportive; each visit feels more like a reunion with friends and family than a medical appointment! Furthermore, Dr. Schnorr and his associates are committed to providing the most ethical and up-to-date treatment methods and technologies. We will gladly make the 4+ hour drive to continue our fertility journey with Coastal.
If anyone is experiencing difficulty conceiving, I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Schnorr and his team! To Dr. Schnorr and the rest of CFS: You have given us life’s greatest gift. As I look at my sweet little boy I’m filled with hope that, with your help, we’ll be blessed with another child soon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of John Schnorr at Coastal Fertility Specialists?
Unless it is medically indicated, the physicians at Coastal will not transfer multiple embryos due to risk of maternal/fetal complications. Many clinics will transfer multiple embryos to improve their success rate or simply to please the patients, but I think this is unethical. I respect and support Coastal's commitment to providing the most safe and ethical fertility practices. I would advise prospective patients who wanted twins/multiples to keep and open mind and research the risks involved.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with John Schnorr at Coastal Fertility Specialists?
One thing that truly stands out about Dr. Schnorr is his dedication to his patients — he always takes time to personally call with treatment updates, and his consult visits are never rushed. I have never felt like “just another number” at Coastal.
Describe the protocols John Schnorr used in your cycles at Coastal Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.
I do not remember many specifics, as my cycle took place in 2017. It began with birth control, and I remember using Gonal-F as well as a "trigger shot" as we neared the retrieval. Before my transfers, I used birth control pills followed by estrace and progesterone (injections, suppositories).
Describe your experience with your nurse at Coastal Fertility Specialists. (Assigned nurse: Andrea and Haley)
I worked with Andrea Hall during my first cycle, and am now working with Haley Pollack. Both have been incredibly responsive to emails/calls, receptive to my concerns, and reassuring to me during my low points.
The staff is incredibly warm, compassionate, and supportive; each visit feels more like a reunion with friends and family than a medical appointment!
Describe your experience with Coastal Fertility Specialists.
CFS is a well oiled machine. I have experienced short to non-existent wait times, clean facilities, friendly staff, and cutting edge treatment strategies. Coastal has also been very reassuring and accommodating with regard to COVID-19.
If I was forced to list one con, it is that my assigned billing coordinator is not always quick to respond to my calls. However, this is very minor and has not detracted from my overall experience.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Coastal Fertility Specialists.
If I recall it was preferred that I come in the morning, as the physicians and nurses meet everyday during lunch to discuss treatment plans, but I know they would have been flexible if my schedule didn't allow. Coastal opens at 7 am, so I was able to complete my blood work and ultrasound before going to work. There was little to no wait.
Describe the costs associated with your care under John Schnorr at Coastal Fertility Specialists.
An IVF cycle is approximately $14,000 including monitoring and a transfer. Anesthesia for the retrieval was about $500. Embryo preservation is $400 every 6 months. Medication through Freedom Fertility Pharmacy was between $3000-4000. Coastal works with ATTAIN, a company that provides insurance plans for 2-3 cycles of IVF with money back guarantees.
Describe John Schnorr's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Coastal Fertility Specialists.
As previously stated, Coastal physicians will not transfer multiple embryos unless it is medically indicated. They base this decision on ample research detailing potential risks of maternal/fetal complications in pregnancies with multiples.
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Coastal Fertility Specialists
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