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2019 - 2021, Successful
Dr. Costantini is an excellent doctor. She took time to listen to all my questions/concerns, provide feedback and recommendation when needed. She always made herself available to me when I had any questions/concerns. She ensure I was always prepared and knew every step from beginning to end...her enthusiasm is contagious....
[RMA of New Jersey] morning monitoring was from the hours of 6 am-8:30 am. Although at times it was packed, I didn't have to wait long because they are very efficient with time...They also have a new app that makes appt and getting result, medication doses easier...I love how organized they are...They [nurses] were all great. Always available when needed, great bedside manner...
How was your experience with Maria Costantini-Ferrando at RMA of New Jersey?
I love being a patient of Dr. Costantini. She was a great doctor during both of my times doing IVF. Because of her and her team, I have an 18month old baby girl and a boy on the way. She takes the time to listen to you and explain everything in detail and in a manner that you will understand. She is very caring and polite and I never had any discomfort while seeing her. Additionally, her enthusiasm is contagious.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Maria Costantini-Ferrando at RMA of New Jersey?
If you live in the area and are able to see Dr. Costantini, go for it. You will not regret it. During a difficult time like this, you want a doctor that cares for her patients. You need someone that will listen to you and all your concern, someone that will answer your concern and make you feel at ease. You want someone that will brighten your mood. She is that person
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Maria Costantini-Ferrando at RMA of New Jersey?
Dr. Costantini is an excellent doctor. She took time to listen to all my questions/concerns, provide feedback and recommendation when needed. She always made herself available to me when I had any questions/concerns. She ensure I was always prepared and knew every step from beginning to end, as that helps me calm down (the more I know the less worried I get). She always took time to see how I was doing and speak to me like a person and not just another patient.
Describe the protocols Maria Costantini-Ferrando used in your cycles at RMA of New Jersey and their degree of success.
I don't remember the medication or all the steps but here is what I remember. My first treatment was put on estri, then I started some of the hormonal shots (2 per day). I had to go about 3 times a week for morning monitoring (blood work and ultrasounds). Once my body was ready for retrieval, I was given something but can't recall. I had my first retrieval (12 eggs). However of the 12, only 6 were matured eggs, only 4 were fertilized, and after the genetic testing, only 3 were good and frozen (2 boys and 1 girl). Since I wanted to have a girl, Dr. Costantini recommended I do another retrieval to have another girl egg as sometimes the first egg might not take so to be on the safe side, we should have at least 2 eggs. I did the process again and on the second retrieval, I had 19 eggs; however, only 8 were mature eggs, 4 were fertilized and after the genetic testing only 1 (girl egg) was good and then frozen. I don't recall the process again for the transfer, i believe it had estri again and then the progesterone shots. When I did the transfer, instead of choosing, we had them use the best egg grade and when they implanted, she ask if we wanted to know the sex, and it was a girl. I continued my monitoring morning visits with her, which resulted in a positive pregnancy and I saw her all the way until I was released back to my GYN (just when I was about to be 3 months). A year after giving birth, we started the transfer again and now I'm pregnant with a boy due February 2022. Both transfer time were successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of New Jersey. (Assigned nurse: Josephine Zezza and Bridget pecora for the second time around)
They were all great. Always available when needed, great bedside manner.
Describe your experience with RMA of New Jersey.
I love how organized they are. During morning monitoring there is a lot of patient being seen and because of their organization's skill, you don't end up waiting longer to be seen. During my second time around, because of covid, my partner couldn't be with me but that has nothing to do with the clinic. For the second time around, they moved floors and the second location is even better. They also have a new app that makes appt and getting result, medication doses easier (loved it)
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of New Jersey.
morning monitoring was from the hours of 6 am-8:30 am. Although at times it was packed, I didn't have to wait long because they are very efficient with time. Only once and that was the second time around during covid I waited a while. I recall they were having technology issues, no music, and less staff so it was an offset day for them that day
Describe the costs associated with your care under Maria Costantini-Ferrando at RMA of New Jersey.
I'm lucky to say that I work for Planned Parenthood and their insurance is great. It covers the majority of the cost except for the copayment and genetic testing (I believed it was 4200 for 10eggs). Most of the medicine were also cover but for a few I had to pay a littleless than $20
Describe Maria Costantini-Ferrando's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of New Jersey.
No, I prefer the single embryo as its less risky