Josh Skorupski

I would (and do) highly recommend Dr Skorupski. Very good communicator, patient with questions, used non-medical terms to help me understand, and was always open with risks. He never guaranteed success (something no one should promise) but was always optimistic.

Ask questions and trust the process.

2016 cycle: can’t remember the medication but we used injections and had an egg retrieval. Due to hyperstimulation, we froze all embryos. We transferred two (we picked boy/girl) after hormone prep (estrogen patch, estrogen pill, and PIO) and had a successful pregnancy/Delivery. 2018: first cycle was cancelled after I did not respond to hormone prep. Second cycle we used gonal f for stimulation, then added estrogen and PIO after trigger shot. Transfer of one tested embryo results in negative preganancy test. Third cycle, we went back to hormone prep but added a viagra vaginal suppository. Transfer of one tested embryo resulted in negative pregnancy test. Fourth cycle, we have done a miscarriage panel and discovered Factor 2 mutation. We went back to gonal f for stimulation plus viagra suppository, Plaquenil, lovenox, and baby aspirin. We transferred two untested embryos and are in the two week wait

2016 cycle: approximately $22k for retrieval and transfer 2018: approx $5k per cycle with medication. The physician fees for the cycle after the cancelled cycle were waived

Yes, the guidance had changed between our 2016 and 2018 cycles. He updated us and helped us decide what was right for us after several failed transfers

Dr is very knowledgeable, knows how to communicate the process, what to expect, both the good and potential bad. He was very involved from start until now. For any challenges I was having, the doctor would call me personally if the news was not good. He as always very supportive and happy to say, I am 6 weeks pregnant.

He is very patient and understanding.

Because I was already in peri menopause, doc was very deliberate in everything knowing my age was a huge factor in timing. I did a total of 4 transfers, the first resulting in a chemical pregnancy, the next two resulted in no implantation at all. With each attempt, he adjusted or added to my meds. For our fourth and last attempt , we decided to include Neupogen shot and it worked. I am on Estrace, Mineville patch, Plaqinel, baby aspirin, Lovunox shots, progesterone in oil shots.

$10,450 for the donor for eggs, $5,500 for PGS testing. This was not covered by insurance. $1300 for medications not covered by insurance. Each transfer was approximately $6,000. Insurance covered all after deductible and out of pocket were met.

Due to my donors age, there concerns about more than one transfer, higher % of embryo splitting. So first two attempts we only transferred one. Knowing my timing was limited , we decided to transfer two on our third attempt which did not work. We had two embryos left so transferred both on our fourth attempt and we had one that did implant. Currently six weeks pregnant.

I felt like he did care about the well-being of my overall health as well as my husband but still felt like all of my problems were being blamed on my weight rather than doing more testing. He is a very kind doctor & I believe he wants the best for his patients but I just couldn’t get over the fat shaming I felt. He was thorough when explaining problems or what he believed were our problems conceiving as well as my multiple miscarriages but I never felt like we had a real plan besides the constant comment of “I need to lose weight”.

Be prepared before going in to your appointments. Write down questions, concerns, anything you can think of, that way you don’t get flustered & forget in the moment. Bring someone to advocate for you if you need. It can help tremendously.

Most of my testing was done out of pocket. I can’t remember if insurance covered anything specific.

I liked him because he explained my diagnose, but not the procedure because i didn’t know what to expect. He does show compassion, and listened to my question and complains. When my husband and I went we asked him to fill our some forms for a grant and he said he would, but at the end we didn’t qualify for it.

Make sure he explains the procedure you’ll be getting done. And whatever you do try to avoid Dr. Bello in Houston.

I’m sorry I don’t remember.

With medicines and freezing of the sperm about 6500-7000

Josh Skorupski is a good listener. He explains to his patients, in detail, all the options on the table, and also the risks. He asks for exams, and when the results are out there, he takes time to explain the diagnosis. My experience with him personally was not bad. This assessment says a lot, because I could be somehow biased against him, because I did an IUI procedure at least 3 times, and the result was negative. At the time, my Husband was working overseas, while I was leaving alone, and jobless, with no real support system, beside a cousin of mine. So I felt a little bit traumatized by the outcome. During the first 2 visits, my husband came with me. We had prepared several questions, and Dr Skorupski replied to each of them to our satisfaction. I did many exams, and so did my husband. There was no red flag for me, while my husband had low sperm count. Josh Skorupski recommended to avoid stressfull situations, exercise, and sleep regularly. We did our first IUI before my husband return trip, and it was negative. When my husband returned to Houston, his sperm count had significantly improved, and was normal. We did the 2nd IUI and it still failed. the HFI froze my husband semen, and I did a 3rd IUI, which also failed. SO, that's a summary of my experience with Dr Skorupski. I believe he did what he had to. But we were just unlucky.

I would say, do your research, and come prepare with your questions on your first visit. Dr Skorupski will always ask you about your questions.

We did IUI 3 times. Before each procedure, Dr Skorupski made me use folic acid, or Clomiphene. Then during the procedure, I was injected hormones like endometrin.

I don't remember very well, but I believe the cost of IUI cycle and medication was around $2,500 to $3,000

I did IUI conception procedure. So, we never reached to the level of embryo transfers.

He was good, I just sort of felt like he was after our money. He wanted us to jump strait to IVF and didn't offer any natural alternatives that we could try. But, he may be right that IVF is the only option for us if we want to have kids. I am currently saving up for it now. It is going to take two-three years for me to earn enough money to pay for IVF out of pocket.

He is good, he's just very matter of fact, so you have to be ready to hear that.

I only got a hysteroscopy. I didn't get to do anything else because I didn't have the funds and didn't want to be in debt. For my hysteroscopy, everything went great. I was very pleased with the results.

Over 2,000 when it was all over with.

HFI Willowbrook is a busy clinic, but everyone who you come in contact there is wonderful. They are busy because they do a great job! Dr. Skorupski has my complete trust and he has always been very open, honest, and matter-of-fact.

Listen to his advice! We wasted time initially not listening to him, and I wish we would've heeded his advice earlier.

I came to Dr. Skorupski due to recurrent pregnancy loss. He recommended IVF with PGS, but allowed us to attempt some medicated cycles first since we weren't "there" yet. I recently had my first transfer and am awaiting results.

Monitoring appointments were always in the morning, and typically you get your lab work first. Then you go back to the waiting room until it is time for the ultrasound. If a doctor is in, they perform the ultrasound, otherwise it is a nurse.

IVF plus medication and PGS testing ended up costing about $30,000 out of pocket

Dr. Skorupski recommended 1 embryo since it was PGS tested, but ultimately left the choice to us.

Dr Skorupski is highly knowledgeable and experienced. He came highly recommended by several in my friends circle and he did not disappoint. Great communicator, caring, gave us a say in our treatment, involved.

Ask a lot of questions.

Still undergoing stims with Gonal F and Menopur

We paid about $7500 for doctors fees to the clinic, which included 1 IVF cycle. $3000 for medications. Approximately $4000 for hysterescopy. Approximately $6000 for OR and anesthesia. $4800 for PGS testing. $2800 for embryology lab. $3000 for Labcorp.

Not there yet

Dr Skorupski is amazing. He will get the job done no problem. You always see him every visit. He will tell you that your infertility is not your burden anymore and that he will handle it. That is such a relief Staff in the beaumont office needs better training and the financial department you literally have to stay on them. But the doctors can not be held responsible for the lack of a good staff it falls on the administrator. I'm not there for the staff just the great doctors they have .

Make sure you go in there being aggressive and not passive. Know what you want and have your finances in order and ready to go.

We are still starting our process. We have done lab work and a hysteroscopy. One thing I like is Dr Skorupski leaves no stone unturned.

Very expensive but all the clinics in the area are pricey .

He took the time to understand our situation and review all our medical records prior to making any recommendations for treatment. I felt like we discussed our options and then once WE were ready to move forward, he let us move at a pace that we appreciated. There was never any pressure to do more or less than what we were comfortable with.

He is a trusted advisor and not just a doctor, hear him out and decide which option is best for you.

It was about $11,500 plus medication and clinic fees of $3500.

The doctor was very knowledgeable, informative, and understanding. He was honest but made you feel confident in his abilities. He kept me feeling positive. He explored all options with us on how to get our baby.

Schedule an appointment!

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He was informative and very calming about the process. He listened to our concerns and made us the major decision makers while providing support. At no time did I feel like he was quick to push more expensive treatments just for financial gain. He let us decide what course of treatment we were comfortable with but advised whatever we try to no do so more than 3 times to avoid wasting money or time.

Listen to his knowledge about genetics and realistic approach to treatment.

Medicated IUI. We are pregnant after the first round

$1500 for medicated IUI plus cost of meds

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He were available for all my questions. Very informative. He took the time to explain my results after my HSG. The only thing I wish was other payment options so that the less fortunate can afford treatment.

Have questions you want answered ready at consultation. That way you can take full advantage of your time with him

The strategy was to do IVF.

The started at $12k but a suggested $30k package was preferred not including medications

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He is a great doctor. Sometimes I was unsure on instructions as they weren't clearly given, but he always answers all questions I may have. He always makes it a point to see me even when they are busy.

Definitely go and at least have a consultation. He is very knowledgeable.

My first fertility treatment was a round of Clomid and Dr. Skorupski noticed that my body didn't do well with it, so we changed to a better medicine the next time.

The cost of care seems to run about average according to the figures that I have researched.

He typically does SET.