Dr. Bishop was great to work with on freezing my eggs. She was easy to talk to and get in touch with...was super responsive if I had questions during my injections. I cannot say enough about what a good fit this...treatment was for me. The entire process here was also efficient and manageable for a busy professional like me. I had such a great experience that if I ever do need to use these eggs I know I will be coming back here for the process!
I had a great experience here [at Columbia University]. A different doctor than my doctor did my procedure and I was happy with the results. It did seem a little standardized (like they do this all the time) but I think that's what you want. The people that drew my blood daily and did my ultrasounds were the best. I felt so taken care of everyday...I cannot say enough about what a good fit this facility and treatment was for me. The entire process here was also efficient and manageable for a busy professional like me. I had such a great experience that if I ever do need to use these eggs I know I will be coming back here for the process!
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was great to work with on freezing my eggs. She was easy to talk to and get in touch with and her team was super responsive if I had questions during my injections. I cannot say enough about what a good fit this facility and treatment was for me. The entire process here was also efficient and manageable for a busy professional like me. I had such a great experience that if I ever do need to use these eggs I know I will be coming back here for the process!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
I would tell my friends to trust the process and try to be consistent with the injections. Since I was really new to this process, I didn't know how much pain around my bladder I would have. It was really easy to get in touch with the facility to ask about this side effect but would love to have known upfront since I did think I was getting a UTI. This is honestly such minor feedback. I had the best experience here and was happy with the process and results.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was great to work with on freezing my eggs. She was easy to talk to and get in touch with and her team was super responsive if I had questions during my injections. I cannot say enough about what a good fit this facility and treatment was for me. The entire process here was also efficient and manageable for a busy professional like me. I had such a great experience that if I ever do need to use these eggs I know I will be coming back here for the process!
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
I don't think I had a very abnormal case so my injections were pretty standard. I had great results and was happy with the process. She made me feel pretty at ease during the experience.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
I had a great experience here. A different doctor than my doctor did my procedure and I was happy with the results. It did seem a little standardized (like they do this all the time) but I think that's what you want. The people that drew my blood daily and did my ultrasounds were the best. I felt so taken care of everyday.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
Good lord I'm still waiting for the bill but I'm insured so fingers crossed.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
Dr. Bishop really took the time to get to know me and my partner and our goals...immensely kind, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the process. She took care to address our concerns - going out of her way to schedule appointments with us to talk things over when we she sensed we were struggling with whether to continue with IUI versus proceed to IVF - and even remembered small details of our lives that we had shared with her...
It is a big clinic [Columbia University] that serves a lot of patients, so you may not always see the same ultrasound technicians or phlebotomists. But I found that its size was a real strength: They were SO efficient at getting patients in on time...And despite serving many patients, the staff always seemed to remember me and were so kind towards me - I never felt like a number or just another patient...
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was immensely kind, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the process. She took care to address our concerns - going out of her way to schedule appointments with us to talk things over when we she sensed we were struggling with whether to continue with IUI versus proceed to IVF - and even remembered small details of our lives that we had shared with her. We felt every step of the way that we were in great hands and that we had a really thoughtful plan in place to help us build a family.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop really took the time to get to know me and my partner and our goals. She was so warm and lovely with us, and remembered details about a separate adoption/guardianship process we are going through. We always felt that she took care to make us feel supported and listened to.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
Our plan was to do three rounds of IUI - with Letrozole instead of Clomid, as I had received a PCOS diagnosis from a past doctor. When my lining wasn't growing enough - and it seemed that our second round of IUI wouldn't work out - Dr. Bishop suggested increasing the dose of Letrozole slightly to help with both follicle growth and endometrial growth. We never had to carry out that plan, as the second round of IUI was successful despite my thin lining (and a low sperm count for that retrieval)! Dr. Bishop told us to be optimistic despite the long odds, and we were grateful for that advice.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe)
Kristina, Desiree (my care coordinator), and the whole nursing staff were wonderful. They were responsive, on the ball, and really kind and generous with their time and support.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
I had a wonderful experience at CUFC. It is a big clinic that serves a lot of patients, so you may not always see the same ultrasound technicians or phlebotomists. But I found that its size was a real strength: They were SO efficient at getting patients in on time - a huge deal when you're going through fertility treatments and often have to go in every morning. And despite serving many patients, the staff always seemed to remember me and were so kind towards me - I never felt like a number or just another patient.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
I have a high-deductible insurance plan, so it ultimately cost me about $1,000-$2,000 for two IUI cycles and all the associated testing and appointments. But I believe those with better insurance ultimately didn't have to pay much at all, and CUFC will assign you a financial counselor who can help map out costs etc.
she [Dr. Bishop] was direct with what her assessment of the problems are and we worked together to come up with a plan of action. She was there for the major procedures but always informed us if she a different doctor would see us instead of her...She listened to our concerns and opinions, and worked with us to find what would work best. She was empathetic and kind. She always informed us when there would be changes so we were not surprised. She answered our emails promptly...
They [nurses at Columbia University] were efficient at communicating, and always answered my questions, provided results promptly and did not keep me waiting for too long at the clinic...They work fast and efficiently. I didn't have to wait for too long at my visits. Its clean and welcoming, not too crowded. The staff are kind. They are professional and provide expert care...
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr Bishop is a patient person. She is graceful and kind. She is not going to be all over you during the treatment, but you will feel like she is walking with you through out the journey. In my case she educated me on many things I did not know and a lot of misconceptions I had about the process. I liked that she was direct with what her assessment of the problems are and we worked together to come up with a plan of action. She was there for the major procedures but always informed us if she a different doctor would see us instead of her. At this point, we are hopeful that we shall soon have a baby in our hands and we are thankful to her and her team.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Don't be afraid to tell her exactly how you feel, or what you would like. If it is possible, she will work with you for the best outcome.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
I felt more like a human, because she treated us with respect and was honest with us concerning our issues. She listened to our concerns and opinions, and worked with us to find what would work best. She was empathetic and kind. She always informed us when there would be changes so we were not surprised. She answered our emails promptly.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
She used the short protocol ivf . I had a Frozen embryo transfer. I had a modified natural cycle to prepare for the frozen embryo transfer
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe)
They were efficient at communicating, and always answered my questions, provided results promptly and did not keep me waiting for too long at the clinic
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Strengths:
They work fast and efficiently. I didn't have to wait for too long at my visits. Its clean and welcoming, not too crowded. The staff are kind.
They are professional and provide expert care.
Weaknesses: I cannot think of any at the moment
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
I had to pay out of pocket for the embryo biopsy and pre-genetic testing, since my insurance does not pay for that
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
She preferred to do a single embryo transfer. She educated me on the trade offs
Dr. Bishop is very thorough and detail-oriented, and everyone on the team were super professional and responsive. I was very stressed when I first learned about my diagnosis, and Dr. Bishop listened to me and suggested ways that I could gather reliable information so I don't freak out googling my symptoms online. My husband and I felt very much supported during the whole process...
Every patient at Columbia is assigned to a five person team: a nurse, a medication coordinator, a care coordinator, a financial coordinator and of course a fertility doctor. I was able to reach out or was reached out to specific person for my specific questions/needs. They are all super professional and responsive. I really like the five person team and it made me feel secure and know who to talk to if anything comes up...
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop and everyone on her team were amazing. We were so glad that we found them and decided to go through IUI with them. Dr. Bishop is very thorough and detail-oriented, and everyone on the team were super professional and responsive. I was very stressed when I first learned about my diagnosis, and Dr. Bishop listened to me and suggested ways that I could gather reliable information so I don't freak out googling my symptoms online. My husband and I felt very much supported during the whole process.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop is a wonderful fertility doctor and you won't regret it to choose her!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop is so patient and responsive during the whole process. We never felt rushed or left confused. She makes sure to answer all the questions that we have and she is very attentive to details. We felt our treatment was personalized and she always explains the next step and let us understand why.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
I was diagnosed with PCOS and anovulation. Dr. Bishop suggested to either IUI and IVF, which both are recommended in our case and it was up to us why one we want to go with. After choosing IUI, I started to monitoring my cycle and was prescribed with 2.5mg Letrozole and 250mcg Ovidrel. I took Letrozole the second day after my period. Then it turned out that I ovulated a week late and when it was time, I did the injection (Ovidrel) at home and went in for insemination the next day. Dr. Bishop suggested to try 5mg Letrozole since it seemed I didn't respond to that for next cycle. However, we got pregnant the first round! We were thrilled.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Samantha Brand (Care coordinator) and Kristina Cudjoe (Nurse))
Every patient at Columbia is assigned to a five person team: a nurse, a medication coordinator, a care coordinator, a financial coordinator and of course a fertility doctor. I was able to reach out or was reached out to specific person for my specific questions/needs. They are all super professional and responsive. I really like the five person team and it made me feel secure and know who to talk to if anything comes up.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Columbia is very well-organized. The protocol to assign each patient a five person team makes the treatment and care very much personalized. There are always people on call to answer any questions you may have, even on weekends! So I was never left worried or confused during the whole process. The process of scheduling morning monitoring appointment was so easy that every patient can do it on the app and there were always tons of appointments even in the early mornings, so I never had to worry about it may affect work. I never had to wait a long time. A lot of time it was in and out so the clinic was super efficient. The facility is located in a super accessible area and it was very clean and nice inside. I highly recommend Columbia Fertility!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
We were lucky enough to have our insurance cover all the costs for the IUI. However, we were informed about the costs if we were to pay it ourselves. There were two week period when we didn't have insurance, we were informed about the costs before going in for any tests. So it was very transparent and we know what to expect. The financial coordinator was really helpful when it comes to insurance coverage and costs.
At first we weren’t sure about Dr. Bishop, but over time the more we met with her the more we liked her. She isn’t necessarily the warmest doctor, but always gives very full and honest explanations of treatment plans, risks, and success rates...won’t push any options on you, so you’ll have to really think about what is the best option for you and your family.
Columbia is a great facility. The staff is kind and there is great communication. We are glad to have a designated person for each need - care coordination, nurse coordination, financial counseling, and our doctor. We feel like we have a whole team and there is always someone to help if we have questions...Trust your gut. Dr. Bishop won’t push any options on you, so you’ll have to really think about what is the best option for you and your family.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
At first we weren’t sure about Dr. Bishop, but over time the more we met with her the more we liked her. She isn’t necessarily the warmest doctor, but always gives very full and honest explanations of treatment plans, risks, and success rates.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Trust your gut. Dr. Bishop won’t push any options on you, so you’ll have to really think about what is the best option for you and your family.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop doesn’t always come off so warm over zoom, but in person she is bubbly and friendly. She always answers questions honestly and responds to emails in a timely manner.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
We had 3 clomid IUIs. I responded well to a low dose the first round and my husband had a good sample, but it failed. The second round I only produced one follicle and my husband’s sample wasn’t as strong, so that failed as well. For the third IUI we did a higher dose and I had a great response - unfortunately my husband had COVID right before the IUI and his sample was very weak so that one failed too.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina )
I’ve only had excellent interactions with our care coordinator and nursing staff. They are friendly, positive, and always answer questions efficiently and return phone calls.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Columbia is a great facility. The staff is kind and there is great communication. We are glad to have a designated person for each need - care coordination, nurse coordination, financial counseling, and our doctor. We feel like we have a whole team and there is always someone to help if we have questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
$20 copay per visit and $150 for each IUI procedure. IVF will be covered with an additional $5400 out of pocket for embryo testing, freezing, thawing and storage.
I saw Dr. Bishop when I was experiencing a miscarriage and she was covering for my regular doctor. Obviously it was a very sensitive time but she showed no emotion or empathy toward the situation. She acted like she was just there to perform a task (SHG). I told her I didn't think it was the right time since I was still bleeding but she went ahead anyway. I had a lot of pain during the procedure.
The [Columbia University] clinic is well run and has a good reputation. Although one doctor is assigned to you, expect to run through the gamut of doctors there as they cover on different days. Staff is friendly but sometimes disorganized with regards to the orders needed, blood work etc...Communication between the physicians and phlebotomy sometimes went awry. I had multiple episodes where the doctor wanted specific blood tests but only a subset of them were drawn by the staff. I had to show them emails of my correspondence with the doctor to convince them that more was ordered.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
I saw Dr. Bishop when I was experiencing a miscarriage and she was covering for my regular doctor. Obviously it was a very sensitive time but she showed no emotion or empathy toward the situation. She acted like she was just there to perform a task (SHG). I told her I didn't think it was the right time since I was still bleeding but she went ahead anyway. I had a lot of pain during the procedure.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Not the best physician if you want someone who empathizes when you hit a roadblock
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
She did not check in on me during procedure to see how my pain was even though it is a painful procedure. Did not listen to me when I asked that we postpone the procedure because I felt it wasn't the right time.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Megan)
The clinic is very well run
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
The clinic is well run and has a good reputation. Although one doctor is assigned to you, expect to run through the gamut of doctors there as they cover on different days. Staff is friendly but sometimes disorganized with regards to the orders needed, blood work etc.
What specific things went wrong at Columbia University?
Failed to order appropriate test
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Columbia University.
Communication between the physicians and phlebotomy sometimes went awry. I had multiple episodes where the doctor wanted specific blood tests but only a subset of them were drawn by the staff. I had to show them emails of my correspondence with the doctor to convince them that more was ordered.
I cant say enough nice things about Dr. Bishop. Her kindness and compassion put me at ease. I didn't feel judged. I was so happy to be able to email with any questions and they were answered. Her smile calmed my nerves. I liked that Dr. Bishop explained everything...I didn't feel rushed or just a number. I was always able to contact her...IVF cycle with donor egg and sperm. I also had a hysteroscopy before IVF so I wouldnt have any blblockages...
Clinic [Columbia University] is clean and orderly. Employees at clinic are professional. I never had a problem with clinic. Clinic is well organized and runs smooth...I would always email nurse coordinator and she would always respond back. Nursing staff have been so pleasant. To do blood monitoring I would have to be there by 7 a.m. and every the nursing staff were kind and always smiling. They were professionals at all times...
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
I cant say enough nice things about Dr. Bishop. Her kindness and compassion put me at ease. I didn't feel judged. I was so happy to be able to email with any questions and they were answered. Her smile calmed my nerves. I liked that Dr. Bishop explained everything.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop is knowledgeable and caring. You can see that she loves her job and patients.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was so kind and understanding. She explained what needed to be done. I didn't feel rushed or just a number. I was always able to contact her.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
I had a IVF cycle with donor egg and sperm. I also had a hysteroscopy before IVF so I wouldnt have any blblockages. I had a lot of blood monitoring before transfer. After trabsfer I had blood tests and vaginal sonograms. Everyday I had to take estradiol and Progesterone in oil after the frozen egg transfer. All these produced a positive pregnancy test.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristen Cudjoe)
I would always email nurse coordinator and she would always respond back. Nursing staff have been so pleasant. To do blood monitoring I would have to be there by 7 a.m. and every the nursing staff were kind and always smiling. They were professionals at all times.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Clinic is clean and orderly. Employees at clinic are professional. I never had a problem with clinic. Clinic is well organized and runs smooth. I personally didn't find any weaknesses with this clinic. .
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
I am under my employer insurance plan so I have to pay just the copay.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
I was educated on single embryo transfer which I received.
Dr. Bishop is a kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and caring fertility doctor. Although she did not perform all of my procedures, when she did perform them, I thought that she did so in a professional and caring manner. She is thorough in her explanations and available to answer questions. I would highly recommend her...Dr. Bishop recommended transferring only 1 embryo because of the increased risks associated with multiple pregnancies.
[Columbia University] Strengths: frequency of available appointments and efficiency of appointments; professionalism and kindness of staff; covered by insurance; quality of premises and equipment. Weakness: location...the entire nursing team was very professional and friendly...Dr. Bishop is a kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and caring fertility doctor. Although she did not perform all of my procedures, when she did perform them, I thought that she did so in a professional and caring manner. She is thorough in her explanations and available to answer questions. I would highly recommend her.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop is a kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and caring fertility doctor. Although she did not perform all of my procedures, when she did perform them, I thought that she did so in a professional and caring manner. She is thorough in her explanations and available to answer questions. I would highly recommend her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Do not hesitate to ask questions.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
Our strategy was to start with IUI since it's less invasive and to move on to IVF in the event the IUIs were not successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe)
Kristina and the entire nursing team was very professional and friendly.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Strengths: frequency of available appointments and efficiency of appointments; professionalism and kindness of staff; covered by insurance; quality of premises and equipment.
Weakness: location.
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Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
Almost all costs were covered by my insurance.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
Dr. Bishop recommended transferring only 1 embryo because of the increased risks associated with multiple pregnancies.
Dr. Bishop was an incredible doctor to work with through this process. As a 33 year old woman with little knowledge on how the egg freezing process works, Dr. Bishop took the time to carefully explain to me how it worked, the pros/cons and reassured me of everything. I appreciated her calm demeanor and beside manner. I felt like she knew me as more than just a number in her office and appreciated that so much during this delicate time in my life.
The staff at Columbia Fertility is outstanding. I was always in and out for my appointments in 15 minutes and felt fully cared for each time I went. Every staff member was so friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable with everything that was happening, from the receptions to the nurses drawing my blood and doing the ultrasounds, I really appreciated how friendly everyone is there.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop met with me for a Zoom consultation before I started the process and walked me through every step of the way. I felt very comfortable under her guidance. She has a caring bedside demeanor and that goes a long way for women under the amount of hormone injections needed to complete the egg freezing process.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
n/a - everything was great
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was an incredible doctor to work with through this process. As a 33 year old woman with little knowledge on how the egg freezing process works, Dr. Bishop took the time to carefully explain to me how it worked, the pros/cons and reassured me of everything. I appreciated her calm demeanor and beside manner. I felt like she knew me as more than just a number in her office and appreciated that so much during this delicate time in my life.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
It was helpful to know my AMH levels at the start and my follicle count to get a sense of how successful the process would be. Dr. Bishop walked me through what the treatment would entail and the mediations needed.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Columbia University.
The staff at Columbia Fertility is outstanding. I was always in and out for my appointments in 15 minutes and felt fully cared for each time I went. Every staff member was so friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable with everything that was happening, from the receptions to the nurses drawing my blood and doing the ultrasounds, I really appreciated how friendly everyone is there.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
This clinic is exceptional. I was referred here through two other friends and would recommend any other friends to go here as well for fertility treatments. The scheduling on the app is so easy and there were always appointments available. I never waited more than 5 min to be seen and was always in and out in 15 minutes - no complaints at all.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
I am fortunate enough to have this covered by work benefits so I'm being billed outside of Columbia.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
Dr. Bishop was always available to discuss via phone or email. I mostly reached out to her via email but she reached out via phone to discuss parts of my treatment with me, I thought that was going above and beyond since most other doctors won't really follow-up. She definitely made herself available, she did a lot of my ultrasounds and was present for insemination. I never felt like she wasn't present or taking me seriously as a patient.
I like the ease of commuting to the [Columbia University] clinic, it's in a nice location. Everything is clean and welcoming. Reception staff is attentive and quick. The only thing I think is the waiting room is too small for the amount of patients seeking fertility treatment. Many times I was surprised to see so many people in the waiting room, while it might get a bit full, it definitely allows you as a patient to see you are not the only woman/man going through fertility issues.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was always available to discuss via phone or email. I mostly reached out to her via email but she reached out via phone to discuss parts of my treatment with me, I thought that was going above and beyond since most other doctors won't really follow-up. She definitely made herself available, she did a lot of my ultrasounds and was present for insemination. I never felt like she wasn't present or taking me seriously as a patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop is super thorough with her explanations. When she speaks she definitely is a subject matter expert and it's easy for someone who doesn't know anything about fertility to actually understand the process.
I actually always tell the women in my fertility support group that my doctor was Dr. Bishop and my experience with her has been nothing but positive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop and her team are very thorough. From our first consultation, she explained everything with so much detail and took her time, she allowed us to have questions and answered them. She was respectful and open to answer any question or concern we had.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
When Dr. Bishop explained the process, my partner and I decided to go with IUI first. Dr. Bishop suggested 3 rounds of IUI before moving into IVF. I responded well to all the medication/injections given, however, my first IUI resulted in a chemical pregnancy. We were pretty bummed but decided to move on to the next one, I can't remember if before or after the second IUI, a polyp was found and I had to have minor surgery to remove it. So, immediately after the second IUI failed we moved into the third and also started to prepare for the possibility of beginning IVF. We were lucky because I am currently about 9 weeks pregnant!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe and Daniella Bloch)
The team working with Dr. Bishop and who communicated with me, the nurse Kristina and the care coordinator Daniella, were awesome. Always got back to me quickly, emails were very thorough, the few times I called into the office they always made sure I received a response. They were really amazing and super organized and coordinated. Thank you!!
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
I like the ease of commuting to the clinic, it's in a nice location. Everything is clean and welcoming. Reception staff is attentive and quick. The only thing I think is the waiting room is too small for the amount of patients seeking fertility treatment. Many times I was surprised to see so many people in the waiting room, while it might get a bit full, it definitely allows you as a patient to see you are not the only woman/man going through fertility issues.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
I am under my husband's insurance but so far, the only costs I have incurred have been $10 co-pays for the majority of my visits and payment for the trigger shot (estimate $200) each IUI cycle.
From the first time we chatted over zoom she [Dr. Lauren Bishop] just showed a completely different level of care that we had previously received. She was warm, approachable, knowledgable and informative (so important). She always answered all of our questions, addressed our concerns and through the entire process both her and her team were truly incredible. My husband and I always say switching to her was the best decision we ever made.
Columbia is great! Scheduling is a breeze, the clinic is beautiful, clean, organized, and honestly we never had to wait too long. Everybody there is nice, from the receptionist who check you in to the nurses that take your blood to the ultrasound technicians and nurses that assist the doctors. Everyone is caring and thoughtful and makes conversation. Just awesome...I would recommend Dr. Bishop to anybody, and in fact I already have
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
We came to Dr. Bishop after a failed cycle at RMA and we were feeling hopeless and scared. We hadn't been treated with care, kindness or compassion, and at RMA they even forgot to tell us that all of our embryos had tested abnormal. We found out via email from the coordinator - an email that pretty much said, better luck next time. A truly horrible experience. So our number one priority was to find a doctor and team that we trusted, that we felt was empathetic and could help us navigate a hard situation when it was likely the outcome would always be negative. We knew our chances were low - I have a balanced translocation of chromosomes 11 and 22, we found out last year after I had turned 37 once we were finally ready to start a family, so we knew this process wasn't a guarantee, and we wanted a doctor that could be open, honest, caring and could help us navigate our situation. From the first meeting, Dr. Bishop was always that. We did 2 retrieval cycles with her, saw her a variety of times (not all, but we always felt taken care of even when we were not seeing her), and we got tons of emails from her with updates, next steps, answers to questions. One time after my retrieval she was at the clinic so she came to give me news (retrieved egg count) in person as I recovered. And she always called us herself to deliver news after the retrieval, to let us know how many eggs were matured / fertilized, then how many made it to the blastocycst stage, and ultimate to discuss our PGT-SR results. When it came time to tell us that we had 1 normal embryo we could tell in her voice how genuinely happy she was for us. The day of our transfer, she was not scheduled to be our doctor, as there is always a doctor on-call for transfers (they rotate, that was not her day). But she was there at the clinic that day and so she swapped with the other doctor and did our transfer! Truly wow - I mean, we just felt so thankful and taken care of. And when she called to tell us our pregnancy test was positive, I knew it before she even said it because I could tell in her tone of voice how happy she was to give us the news. During these past 4 weeks she's done all our our pregnancy scans herself, and today when we graduated the clinic I was an emotional mess and she gave me a hug and wished us the best. It feels so amazing to be treated like a human going through a very hard experience and to feel that you are int he right hands. I would recommend Dr. Bishop to anybody, and in fact I already have. Our experience at Columbia and with her has been great. We would work with her again for a second pregnancy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
I think that with any doctor it's important that you tell them what kind of experience you're looking for. We told Dr. Bishop of our experience at RMA and that we were looking for a completely different care approach, although the medication protocol actually didn't change much. So she was able to give us the care that we wanted and needed. I don't know if she changes her approach with different patients, or if any doctor does, but I think it's important to advocate for yourself and what you want and need. Infertility is already too tough to not receive the type of care that would make this just slightly easier for you and your family.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
We came to Columbia and Dr. Bishop after a horrible experience with Dr. Alan Copperman at RMA. I can't express how completely different our experience with Dr. Bishop was. From the first time we chatted over zoom she just showed a completely different level of care that we had previously received. She was warm, approachable, knowledgable and informative (so important). She always answered all of our questions, addressed our concerns and through the entire process both her and her team were truly incredible. My husband and I always say switching to her was the best decision we ever made.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
Our protocol actually never changed from RMA to Columbia. We discussed it with Dr. Bishop and she assured us that it was the right protocol for a person with my condition (unbalanced translocation, yet really good ovarian reserve for my age). For us it was a numbers game, so we were trying to retrieve the most amount of eggs possible so that we could get a normal one, because we already knew the odds of normal embryos were very low given the translocation and my age, even if I had many eggs.
During retrieval cycles our protocol was a combination of Gonal F (300 units) + Menopur (150 units), we then used Cetrotide (1 kit) to prevent ovulation and we triggered with Lupron and Ovidrel.
When it came time for our transfer cycle, we chose to do a natural transfer with an Ovidrel trigger and vaginal progesterone.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe)
Kristina was amazing. She always sent our medication list and instructions super timely during the day, allowing us to write back and ask questions before she was out. If she was ever not working, we always got the same level of attention and care from the nurses on-call, and when we had questions after hours the team always got back to us immediately and addressed them. During the transfer cycle Kristina also sent our medication list, instructions and answered what was likely one million emails with questions (from me) either same day, or next morning if after hours. I always felt she was approachable, attentive, and compassionate.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Columbia is great! Scheduling is a breeze, the clinic is beautiful, clean, organized, and honestly we never had to wait too long. Everybody there is nice, from the receptionist who check you in to the nurses that take your blood to the ultrasound technicians and nurses that assist the doctors. Everyone is caring and thoughtful and makes conversation. Just awesome.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
We are lucky to have progyny so all costs were billed through them.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
We didn't consider transferring more than 1 because we only had 1 normal embryo. We have other mosaic embryos and did discuss potentially transferring more than 1 of the mosaics if it came to that. It didn't happen.
Dr. Bishop explained everything to me from the first consult. She replies with hard facts and percentages, she does not coddle or does she give false hopes or promises...very good about sticking to the facts and stats. She gave me all of my options and let me make an informed decision, even at times when I wanted her to make decisions for me. Her honesty and willingness to work with me through my hectic schedule was also much appreciated.
The Columbia University Fertility center at 5 Columbus Circle was always clean. The staff and nurses were always pleasant. Appointments were timely and I rarely waited for more than 5-10 minutes. Everyone greeted me with a smile and made me feel comfortable. Early appointments for morning monitoring were great and helped immensely due to commuting and working full time. It was a little bit annoying that pregnancy ultrasounds were not done in the morning hours because I had to take off several half days of work to get back and forth from outside of the city to upper Manhattan with heavy traffic. It also would have been helpful if procedures like egg retrieval, transfer, and IUIs could have been done on weekends, because scheduling with work and trying to privately take off so many times added to an already stressful process.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop explained everything to me from the first consult. She replies with hard facts and percentages, she does not coddle or does she give false hopes or promises. Everyone wants to hear their doctor be super confident and say “this is definitely going to work” but Dr. Bishop was very good about sticking to the facts and stats. She gave me all of my options and let me make an informed decision, even at times when I wanted her to make decisions for me. Her honesty and willingness to work with me through my hectic schedule was also much appreciated. When she was going to be out for my first transfer, she let me know ahead of time and made sure I felt comfortable in someone else’s hands. Her quick responsiveness to emails and concerns that I had throughout the process made me feel very well taken care of.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Don’t get upset if Dr. Bishop doesn’t say what you want to hear. She is very smart and thorough and is matter of fact and will not tell fluff and false promises to make you feel better.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop always treated me very well. She would respond quickly, and always answer with facts. She was empathetic in stressful times and encouraging.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
After my first set of diagnostic testing, we realized that I had bilateral blocked tubes. Dr. Bishop gave me options of unblocking tubes and proceeding with TTC naturally or IUI, or skipping the tubes all together and going with IVF. I wanted to try to conceive naturally and elected to have the procedure to unblock my tubes. When I did not conceive after a few months, we started IUI. I initially felt pressured to begin with treatment and so badly wanted to conceive on my own. Dr. Bishop and I came up with a plan to start with IUI x months after unsuccessfully trying on our own. I did 3 IUIs with Clomid and one with letrozole and none of them resulted in a positive pregnancy, despite having good levels and mature follicles. Dr. Bishop gave me the option to start IVF whenever I was comfortable, but I decided to continue to try with IUI. Due to still being relatively young, Dr. Bishop was supportive of my decisions and felt that they were reasonable. I desperately wanted a diagnosis and I was upset with “unexplained infertility.” I started to ask in all different ways if I had endometriosis and if this was the reason for my infertility. Dr. Bishop continuously would tell me that a firm diagnosis or ruling out of endometriosis would consist of a surgical procedure that is not necessary and would not change the treatment. Not having a diagnosis is my only complaint, but I understood that a diagnosis would not change my treatment and decided to not push the issue further.
After deciding to move ahead with IVF, Dr. Bishop explained the process and was so great. I unfortunately had one failed transfer but thanks fully success on my second! Dr. Bishop was encouraging, responsive, and I always felt that I was in the best hands.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina and Desiree)
Kristina was my nurse and she was excellent. She always responded to me, gave me results in a timely manner, and gave me clear directions. She was empathetic, very nice, and professional. Desiree was my care coordinator and was also very organized, professional, and helpful in setting up times that worked with my hectic schedule.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
The Columbia University Fertility center at 5 Columbus Circle was always clean. The staff and nurses were always pleasant. Appointments were timely and I rarely waited for more than 5-10 minutes. Everyone greeted me with a smile and made me feel comfortable. Early appointments for morning monitoring were great and helped immensely due to commuting and working full time.
It was a little bit annoying that pregnancy ultrasounds were not done in the morning hours because I had to take off several half days of work to get back and forth from outside of the city to upper Manhattan with heavy traffic. It also would have been helpful if procedures like egg retrieval, transfer, and IUIs could have been done on weekends, because scheduling with work and trying to privately take off so many times added to an already stressful process.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
My care was very expensive. My insurance did not cover fertility treatment (paid very little even for diagnostic testing) and mostly everything was paid out of pocket. All in, including genetic pre-testing bloodwork for myself and my husband, procedure for tube opening, 4 IUIs with medication,
Egg retrieval with medication, freezing and thawing of embryos, genetic testing of all embryos, and 2 implantations with pregnancy bloodwork and monitoring- my care was just over $50,000..
Again, this was not just payments made to Columbia Fertility. I think it’s important to know the full picture if your insurance does not cover fertility treatment.
Dr. Bishop and the financial coordinator Patricia were very clear about what the cost of treatment would be at Columbia and estimated cost of medication and genetic testing pretty accurately.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
Dr. Bishop explained that multiple embryo transfer may lead to high risk pregnancy.
Dr. Bishop was super supportive and explained everything throughout the treatment. She always gave my options about what “path” I would prefer to go and after I made my decision, she would explain why said decision would work. She never pushed any treatment on me...When I had my miscarriage, I immediately reached out to her and the team. Dr. Bishop was very sympathetic about what happened and immediately came up with a plan to try to find out what happened...
The nurse, Kristina, [at Columbia University] was amazing. She was always very responsive and also very sympathetic...This clinic is very efficient. The wait time is not long at all. You don’t ever feel rushed, they just work in an efficient manner. The front desk staff is also very welcoming. The phlebotomists were great! They were very friendly...
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop has great bed side manner. She was very clear about the treatments and procedures I would be undergoing. When I had my miscarriage, I immediately reached out to her and the team. Dr. Bishop was very sympathetic about what happened and immediately came up with a plan to try to find out what happened. When she did, she treated my condition until I was cleared and ready for a second transfer. She performed my second transfer and all of my ultrasounds after. This was very comforting.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Listen to her guidance. Options presented to you come with guidance and what to expect. Dr. Bishop will never impose her choices on you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was super supportive and explained everything throughout the treatment. She always gave my options about what “path” I would prefer to go and after I made my decision, she would explain why said decision would work. She never pushed any treatment on me.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
After being evaluated, it was decided that the best treatment for my husband and I was IVF. I went through a round of hormone injections for egg retrieval. Then went through another round of hormone pills and injections to prepare for an embryo transfer. Unfortunately, my first embryo transfer resulted in a miscarriage right before my six weeks. I then was scheduled to get a biopsy which discovered that I had severe endometritis. I was given two rounds of antibiotics to make sure my uterus was ready for a second transfer. I was the scheduled for a second transfer and am now 2 mos pregnant.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe )
The nurse, Kristina, was amazing. She was always very responsive and also very sympathetic.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
This clinic is very efficient. The wait time is not long at all. You don’t ever feel rushed, they just work in an efficient manner. The front desk staff is also very welcoming. The phlebotomists were great! They were very friendly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
The costs for the egg retrieval medication was a bit pricey. I think that the main reason was the fact that I hadn’t met my deductible yet so I carried the heavier load of the expense. Once my deductible was met, the rest of the medication was not expensive at all.
Dr. Bishop was very personable and I felt like she tailored my treatment to my particular situation...Dr. Bishop did not personally perform most of my egg retrieval procedures (other doctors in the Columbia team did and I was very happy with them as well), but she made it clear she was monitoring and in charge of my care. Even after daily routine visits I always received a follow-up email explaining the results and outlining next steps. For any news (eggs retrieved, embryos fertilized, etc) she always called me in person and was very easy to get access to if I had questions.
Kristina [nurse at Columbia University] was very helpful and organized. She held a zoom tutorial when I started egg retrieval to go over medications, and she sent extremely thorough detailed instructions with links to helpful videos. I frequently returned her emails as a reference and guidance with egg retrieval medications. She was in charge of sending me regular emails to keep me updated and always did so in a timely manner (same day as check-up). I felt like I always knew what to do and when things were going to happen.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
I was extremely happy with Dr. Bishop's care. I always felt like I knew what was going on and what the next steps were, and I always felt like I knew why a course of treatment was chosen. Columbia seems to have the philosophy to not share every single test result, which I actually appreciated as it prevented anxiety or googling. They were clear to let me know that numbers were normal and they shared key targets (e.g. number of follicles, lining thickness) that was relevant for understanding treatment. Dr. Bishop did not personally perform most of my egg retrieval procedures (other doctors in the Columbia team did and I was very happy with them as well), but she made it clear she was monitoring and in charge of my care. Even after daily routine visits I always received a follow-up email explaining the results and outlining next steps. For any news (eggs retrieved, embryos fertilized, etc) she always called me in person and was very easy to get access to if I had questions. After my successful pregnancy, she also made sure to schedule my ultrasounds on days she would be there.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was very personable and I felt like she tailored my treatment to my particular situation. Her office was extremely responsive to emails and personally updated me by phone with important information.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe)
Kristina was very helpful and organized. She held a zoom tutorial when I started egg retrieval to go over medications, and she sent extremely thorough detailed instructions with links to helpful videos. I frequently returned her emails as a reference and guidance with egg retrieval medications. She was in charge of sending me regular emails to keep me updated and always did so in a timely manner (same day as check-up). I felt like I always knew what to do and when things were going to happen.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
I was very impressed with the professionalism of Columbia's clinic. It was very easy to make appointments and they always made sure to see patients in a timely fashion (average wait under 5 mins, longest wait 15 minutes). Despite being quick and efficient, I never felt rushed or like they were trying to get through care. They were also very personable and always willing to answer questions. The clinic is also visually very pleasant with good lighting, which I feel helps psychologically.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
Treatment was covered by insurance, though I chose to pay OOP for my FET to save insurance coverage for future egg retrievals if necessary. I paid around $1700 for the FET.
Dr. Bishop followed up with me often. Even though I had a full care team of nurses and coordinators Dr Bishop was the one the communicate any news / insights with me...She made sure to schedule me when she could personally see me and even when bloodwork results came in, she was the one to call and give me updates. I felt like she was truly invested in my case / journey....
Emma [nurse at Columbia University] was always super quick to respond to any emails (as were other team members) and for any questions I had they’d direct my emails straight to Dr. Bishop who would respond heralded...Clinic is well staffed, never felt like I was waiting a long time...Even though I had a full care team of nurses and coordinators Dr Bishop was the one the communicate any news / insights with me....
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
During routine bloodwork I didn’t see Dr. Bishop but she was there for 2 of my 3 scans. She made sure to schedule me when she could personally see me and even when bloodwork results came in, she was the one to call and give me updates. I felt like she was truly invested in my case / journey.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Tell her exactly what you want and what your concerns are. She treats you like a person and takes the time to make you feel comfortable and informed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop followed up with me often. Even though I had a full care team of nurses and coordinators Dr Bishop was the one the communicate any news / insights with me.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
I was diagnosed with DOR from a previous clinic and did not respond to incredibly high doses of IVF meds and my cycle was canceled. When I went to Dr bishop and explained this and told her my husband and I only wanted one child. She immediately sought to put us on a less invasive plan. She wanted to see how I would respond to clomid and IUIs since I wasn’t aiming to bank embryos. We didn’t end up pursing IUI as I got pregnant spontaneously.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Emma)
Emma was always super quick to respond to any emails (as were other team members) and for any questions I had they’d direct my emails straight to Dr. Bishop who would respond heralded.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Clinic is well staffed, never felt like I was waiting a long time. While it would have been nice to meet my care team, during COVID they’re very mindful of ensuring you’re staying safe - masked and socially distanced.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
Since I only had diagnostics and scans I was charged $50 per visit as my copay
I can’t recommend Dr. Bishop highly enough. She always explained things clearly, and was extremely responsive to my questions and concerns. I always felt like she was rooting for me and genuinely cared about my success. She always treated me with respect and consideration...Dr. Bishop was extremely responsive to my questions and concerns. She also always took my preferences into account. I always felt listened to and valued.
Great experience all around [at Columbia University]. All of the nurses and techs were consistently kind, warm, and supportive. I rarely had to wait long for appointments, and got results very quickly. The embryology success rates with thawing and fertilization were excellent. Highly recommended...The clinic only does single embryo transfer with well graded embryos because of the risks associated with multiple births. I agreed with and was comfortable with this approach.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
I can’t recommend Dr. Bishop highly enough. She always explained things clearly, and was extremely responsive to my questions and concerns. I always felt like she was rooting for me and genuinely cared about my success. She always treated me with respect and consideration.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions or express a preference for care- she will listen to you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was extremely responsive to my questions and concerns. She also always took my preferences into account. I always felt listened to and valued.
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
I don’t remember all the details but we used a combination of menopur and gonal in all my own cycles, and also tried microdose of lupron. For my last cycle of IVF with my own eggs we tried a lower dose of the first two. For my donor egg cycles, we did a modified natural cycle with monitoring to see when I ovulated, a trigger shot, and progesterone suppositories. I appreciated very much getting to do a natural cycle.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cujoe)
Very responsive, kind, and helpful!
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Great experience all around. All of the nurses and techs were consistently kind, warm, and supportive. I rarely had to wait long for appointments, and got results very quickly. The embryology success rates with thawing and fertilization were excellent. Highly recommended!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
Mostly covered by my insurance but paid about $8000 total for various uncovered parts. Donor eggs were most expensive but separate from clinic costs- we ended using lots of 6 eggs from 3 different donors and each lot was about $17,000.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
The clinic only does single embryo transfer with well graded embryos because of the risks associated with multiple births. I agreed with and was comfortable with this approach.
[Dr. Bishop] took the time to make sure my husband and I understood all of her recommendations, and she listened to our concerns, always able to walk us through the rationale for the next steps...She took all of my concerns and my history into account at every step of the way, and I never felt like she was pushing a procedure or protocol..
[Columbia University is] Very efficient. I loved that I almost never had to wait too long for an appointment. Furthermore, I felt taken care of by an entire team of nurses and doctors at every step. When Dr. Bishop was away on maternity leave, for example, Dr. Foreman seamlessly took over my case and was also incredibly attentive, responsive, and knowledgeable.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
From the start, Dr. Bishop was incredibly attentive, patient, and knowledgeable. She took all of my concerns and my history into account at every step of the way, and I never felt like she was pushing a procedure or protocol. In addition, given my age, she was realistic, providing odds and statistics for each step, which as a numbers person I appreciated, but she was also positive, even when after 2 cycles, I "only" had one PGT normal embryo. That one embryo resulted in my now 2 week old son!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Don't be afraid to ask questions or voice concerns. Dr. Bishop truly listens and takes what you say into account.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was incredibly patient and kind, from the start. At every step of the way, she took the time to make sure my husband and I understood all of her recommendations, and she listened to our concerns, always able to walk us through the rationale for the next steps. In addition, I never felt as if she was pushing us in a direction that we did not want to take. Our interactions really felt like a collaboration, with Dr. Bishop guiding us.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Very efficient. I loved that I almost never had to wait too long for an appointment.
Furthermore, I felt taken care of by an entire team of nurses and doctors at every step. When Dr. Bishop was away on maternity leave, for example, Dr. Foreman seamlessly took over my case and was also incredibly attentive, responsive, and knowledgeable.
Dr. Bishop was great at communicating the treatment and next steps and was always available to answer questions. She was kind in her communication and set clear expectations. She was able to communicate the treatment and some of the set-backs and any changes that we may need to do...compassionate and accommodating and always willing and available to answer questions...Dr. Bishop's approach is single embryo transfer
The [Columbia Univserity] clinic was great, close proximity and easy access to me. Flexible working hours especially on the weekends. The staff was always nice and professional. The premises were always clean, the visits were fast, not overcrowded, no long waiting periods. It felt very comfortable, especially for me and my work schedule...My care team was very clear and provided clear and detailed instructions. They were always approachable, and always available to answer questions about anything I may need. They were all very accommodating especially since I was working full time during treatment, I appreciate the flexibility in the communication with my care team.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop was great at communicating the treatment and next steps and was always available to answer questions. She was kind in her communication and set clear expectations. She was able to communicate the treatment and some of the set-backs and any changes that we may need to do.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Ask questions, and do not be shy.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr.Bishop and the entire team were compassionate and accommodating and always willing and available to answer questions.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina Cudjoe)
My care team was very clear and provided clear and detailed instructions. They were always approachable, and always available to answer questions about anything I may need. They were all very accommodating especially since I was working full time during treatment, I appreciate the flexibility in the communication with my care team.
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
The clinic was great, close proximity and easy access to me. Flexible working hours especially on the weekends. The staff was always nice and professional. The premises were always clean, the visits were fast, not overcrowded, no long waiting periods. It felt very comfortable, especially for me and my work schedule.
Describe Lauren Bishop's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Columbia University.
Dr. Bishop is confident yet humble in her approach. She answers questions clearly and really quickly. She took the time to understand all my history and I could tell she really remembered it because she would bring up details each time we spoke. She wasn’t available for most of my visits but since those were quick ultrasounds, it wasn’t necessary to consult her. However, anytime I did want to see or speak with her, she made herself available for me. Overall a great experience with Dr. Bishop.
Columbia Fertility is a great clinic. They are super efficient and organized when it comes to morning monitoring or ultrasounds. Appointments are generally on time and fast. They are also really quick about communicating results and follow ups within a couple of hours of the visit...Dr. Bishop is confident yet humble in her approach. She answers questions clearly and really quickly. She took the time to understand all my history and I could tell she really remembered it because she would bring up details each time we spoke. She wasn’t available for most of my visits but since those were quick ultrasounds, it wasn’t necessary to consult her. However, anytime I did want to see or speak with her, she made herself available for me. Overall a great experience with Dr. Bishop.
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Dr. Bishop is confident yet humble in her approach. She answers questions clearly and really quickly. She took the time to understand all my history and I could tell she really remembered it because she would bring up details each time we spoke.
She wasn’t available for most of my visits but since those were quick ultrasounds, it wasn’t necessary to consult her. However, anytime I did want to see or speak with her, she made herself available for me. Overall a great experience with Dr. Bishop.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Let her know if and when you want her to be present. She isn’t in the office all days so I made sure to schedule my important visits on days she was there.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
She remembers important details and takes the time to review my history before a consultation
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
Columbia Fertility is a great clinic. They are super efficient and organized when it comes to morning monitoring or ultrasounds. Appointments are generally on time and fast. They are also really quick about communicating results and follow ups within a couple of hours of the visit.
She [Dr. Lauren Bishop] listened and emphasized empathy and sympathy for us women who have issues getting pregnant. I lost hope and she gave me that hope back...So gentle and have a great understanding of me as an individual. Very compassionate...She got the opportunity to know my partner and I and our medical history. Times of concerns she Called me personally to calm me and my mind. She addressed me by my name
The [Columbia University] clinic is precise. If your appointment is 10 you will be seen within 5 minutes. No long wait. The clinic also take the opportunity to know their patients by name and face. Always smiling and full of energy...[nursing staff] are so supportive and responded rapidly to each concern...She [Dr. Lauren Bishop] got the opportunity to know my partner and I and our medical history. Times of concerns she Called me personally to calm me and my mind. She addressed me by my name
How was your experience with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Where do I even start. So gentle and have a great understanding of me as an individual. Very compassionate. She listened and emphasized empathy and sympathy for us women who have issues getting pregnant. I lost hope and she gave me that hope back
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
Have hope she will come through for you
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Bishop at Columbia University?
She got the opportunity to know my partner and I and our medical history. Times of concerns she Called me personally to calm me and my mind. She addressed me by my name
Describe the protocols Lauren Bishop used in your cycles at Columbia University and their degree of success.
She used estrogen and progesterone. Although the progesterone is painful she gave me ways to soothe the pain
Describe your experience with your nurse at Columbia University. (Assigned nurse: Kristina )
Absolutely A1. They are so supportive and responded rapidly to each concern
Describe your experience with Columbia University.
The clinic is precise. If your appointment is 10 you will be seen within 5 minutes. No long wait. The clinic also take the opportunity to know their patients by name and face. Always smiling and full of energy
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Bishop at Columbia University.
