Mark Nixon
Kaiser Permanente NorCal
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Medical SchoolU. of California Irvine
ResidencyUCLA
FellowshipU. of Cincinnati
Sunnyvale
1263 East Arques Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 530-6800
11 assessments
5
Age
28
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
[Dr. Mark Nixon is] warm but didn't seem to consider my particular situation or priorities much...He was encouraging in that he thought I could eventually get pregnant from lower-intervention methods but didn't consider what my timelines and goals and urgencies might otherwise suggest...he immediately diagnosed me with something that turned out to not be an issue at all and miscounted my follicles...
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Age
28
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$500K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He's warm but didn't seem to consider my particular situation or priorities much. It was hard to get a response from him because Kaiser encourages you to reach out to the nurse practitioners instead. He was encouraging in that he thought I could eventually get pregnant from lower-intervention methods but didn't consider what my timelines and goals and urgencies might otherwise suggest.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
You have to be willing to advocate for yourself and know what your priorities are. Come prepared with questions written down.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He took a lot of time to talk to us and answer questions, but he immediately diagnosed me with something that turned out to not be an issue at all and miscounted my follicles.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Nurses were very kind and compassionate. The continuity of care isn't fantastic but it's definitely "good enough"--when I was there, you saw one of two NPs for most of your appointments and they were both really friendly but didn't always have the background from previous appointments. It was one of them who advised me to skip additional IUI treatments and go straight to IVF after I had a serious talk with her about my priorities and timing, and I'll always be grateful!
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
I'm a big fan of Kaiser and Kaiser's model. It's in their best interest to create healthy moms and babies. Downside is that you often spend a lot of time on less invasive fertility methods, when time may be a bigger factor for you (with work or whatever other priorities) than it is for them. This can be emotionally exhausting and requires you to be a stronger advocate for particular treatments. Driving time is significant because you have to go to different facilities for different treatments (and they are not nearby one another). Doctors and nurses are fairly fluid so while the overall care is excellent, you often retell your story to different people at every visit, which can be frustrating. Clinic is very, very organized and well-run!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Because I didn't proceed to IVF at Kaiser, everything was covered under my plan.
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3
Age
31
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
3
The one time I visited in person with Dr. Nixon he was sensitive and walked through our options. I didn't rate him completely positively because it felt like he wasn't listening to me and what I already knew and wanted to know. He spoke to us as if we didn't know anything about the process yet, even though we did. ... I went in with specific things I wanted to try and I felt like I really had to push for them and that he wasn't listening to me.
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Age
31
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
3
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
I went to see Dr. Nixon after having been trying naturally for a while. I had already done rounds of fertility medications and over a year of acupuncture. I felt like he explained the cycle and the process of getting pregnant naturally, which I was already very aware of. I went in with specific things I wanted to try and I felt like I really had to push for them and that he wasn't listening to me. But he's a nice guy. Seems caring.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Stick up for yourself. If you already know what you want to do going in, make sure you advocate for yourself.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
The one time I visited in person with Dr. Nixon he was sensitive and walked through our options. I didn't rate him completely positively because it felt like he wasn't listening to me and what I already knew and wanted to know. He spoke to us as if we didn't know anything about the process yet, even though we did.
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
We started with the typical bloodwork. I already had done a lot of diagnostic work and 3 rounds of clomid. We skipped straight to IUI with letrozole, HCG trigger shot (make sure I ovulated), and an ultrasound (make sure follicles were good and ready).
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kaiser Permanente NorCal. (Assigned nurse: Lorraine Gyor)
Lorraine Gyor was very helpful. She explained everything very well, was very compassionate, and was responsive to my questions.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
The clinic is fine. I don't think my husband particularly liked the area where he provided the semen sample. The staff were helpful enough. It was a pretty standard clinic though. Sometimes appointment availability was a challenge.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
IUI - $343
New patient visit - $340
HSG - $253
Describe Mark Nixon's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
N/A
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2
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
—
2
I felt he just went through the protocol of my statistics based on my age and the procedures that would be done. It would have been nice if he tapped into how I was doing emotionally through the natural conceiving process.
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Age
34 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
East Asian
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
—
2
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
I only saw him during my first visit at the initial REI consultation. I felt his communication style was a little awkward as he would throw in jokes that weren't exactly tactful, in short, his bedside manner was less than desirable. He wasn't rude or brash though. I just didn't particularly felt we clicked.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
I would go with a different Dr. at the Kaiser REI.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
I felt he just went through the protocol of my statistics based on my age and the procedures that would be done. It would have been nice if he tapped into how I was doing emotionally through the natural conceiving process.
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
The suggested treatment plan was to do three cycles of Chlomid, then two to three cycles of IUI. However, after the first cycle failing, I asked my nurse if I could go straight into IUI. She said yes, which led me to question why I wasn't initially given this option. She just said that based on my age, the Dr. didn't see a need for me to do IUI right away. However, I'm glad I proactively requested an adjustment to my treatment strategy or else I would have "wasted" more time.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kaiser Permanente NorCal. (Assigned nurse: Marion Colombo)
Marion seemed to be very knowledgeable as she was able to patiently answer all my questions. She was very pleasant during my visits and had a calm demeanor. Although it could have been a more thorough check up if she asked how I was doing physically and emotionally. Since going through these fertility treatments can be frustrating and emotional, it would be nice to be able to see her check in on an emotional level.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Since I was already a Kaiser patient, I thought it was the logical step in going to their REI. It was an easy transition since they already had my information and other lab work results. The front desk people were always pleasant as well. I would suggest that if your insurance doesn't cover the expenses from the Kaiser REI, you should also explore other clinics.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
So far I've spent about $1,500.
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2
Age
30 - 35
Treated
2009 - 2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
11 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Other
2
When I had trouble conceiving, Dr. Nixon didn't take things seriously and didn't seem to care that it was going to take another couple of months to conceive. For my first child, it took >1 year to conceive, and we spent a lot of extra money that we shouldn't have had to spend....I saw all of the Nurse Practitioners throughout my time at this facility. They're the ones who do all of the IUIs, sonograms, write prescriptions, etc. In general, they're high quality!
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Age
30 - 35
Treated
2009 - 2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
11 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Other
2
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
When I had trouble conceiving, Dr. Nixon didn't take things seriously and didn't seem to care that it was going to take another couple of months to conceive. For my first child, it took >1 year to conceive, and we spent a lot of extra money that we shouldn't have had to spend.
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
1st pregnancy: 3 cycles plain IUI, 3 cycles Clomid + IUI, 2 cycles Femara + IUI, 1 cycle Menopur + IUI (success)
2nd pregnancy: 2 cycles Menopur + IUI (first unsuccessful; second resulted in a multiple pregnancy)
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I saw all of the Nurse Practitioners throughout my time at this facility. They're the ones who do all of the IUIs, sonograms, write prescriptions, etc. In general, they're high quality!
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
The clinic was not very flexible and responsive to LGBT patients' needs. Sometimes I'd get a call that I'd need to bring in "my husband's sperm" for washing and preparation by 8am in the morning, even when I'd clarified with the lab technician that I could bring the pre-washed donor sperm 30 minutes before the appointment. I suspect that part of the lack of initial success was due to the clinic thawing the frozen sperm hours before my appointment, losing precious viability of the sperm.
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8
Age
29
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS
8
Three unsuccessful IUIs [with Dr. Mark Nixon]. We used Femara (increasing doses) and ovidrel. We started with IUI because my husband’s sperm wasn’t super motile...spent a lot of time with us during our consult...He’s warm, but to the point/doesn’t sugar coat things. I feel like he was realistic with the correct course of treatment for us. I appreciated the time he took to explain everything to us. I felt confident jumping in to IUIs.
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Age
29
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS
8
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He’s warm, but to the point/doesn’t sugar coat things. I feel like he was realistic with the correct course of treatment for us. I appreciated the time he took to explain everything to us. I felt confident jumping in to IUIs.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Think of any questions in advance, because he is happy to answer them
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Dr. Nixon spent a lot of time with us during our consult. His NPs are FABULOUS!
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
Three unsuccessful IUIs. We used Femara (increasing doses) and ovidrel. We started with IUI because my husband’s sperm wasn’t super motile.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Phenomenal! I felt like they were genuinely rooting for us. Everyone was wonderful
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Everyone who works here is so, so friendly. They explained things well and made us feel very comfortable. The staff takes an unpleasant time and makes it as pleasant as possible. We are very grateful for their care!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
I had 50% coverage and each IUI cost around $700 with meds
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9
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, PCOS
9
He [Dr Mark Nixon] is not that hands on. Does the initial assessments but then hands of to the nurse practitioners which was fine with me as they were really, really good...Very gentle and caring old school doctor. Treated me with dignity and respect. Set realistic expectations but at the same time gave me hope. Was willing to start with low intervention treatment despite my AMA.
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Age
40 - 41
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
South Asian
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, PCOS
9
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Very gentle and caring old school doctor. Treated me with dignity and respect. Set realistic expectations but at the same time gave me hope. Was willing to start with low intervention treatment despite my AMA.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He is not that hands on. Does the initial assessments but then hands of to the nurse practitioners which was fine with me as they were really, really good.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Very efficient yet caring staff. Dr and nurse practitioners were fantastic- everything explained very clearly and realistically. Very empathetic.
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
Clomid
Femara
Trigger shot
Iui
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kaiser Permanente NorCal. (Assigned nurse: Carla Schouten and Marian Colombo)
High volume clinic but they handle appointments and advice very efficiently. Nursing staff are top notch.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Very organized and efficient. Start the process soon - wait list for IVF. Their success rates are high.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Very low cost under Kaiser insurance. Minor copays. Labs covered. IVF would have been 20,000 for one cycle.?
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10
Age
35
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
PCOS, Immunological
10
Dr. Nixon was very clear and wrote very detailed directions on what needed to be done and what was going to be happening.
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Age
35
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
PCOS, Immunological
10
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
I was so nervous leading up to the appointment. I don't know why because my husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for 4 years. Within the first 5 minutes I knew that I was in good hands and my butterflies went away. He was very clear and wrote very detailed directions on what needed to be done and what was going to be happening.
He assured me that I would be taken care of and to email him with any questions even if it wasn't related to fertility. Without any lab tests or ultrasounds he diagnosed me with what he thought I had then sent me on my way with a list of tests. He was dead on! Right away I was put on medication that helped me.
I couldn't be more happy with the clinic and the care I have received. And would recommend him highly.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Ask a lot of questions because you wont get this kind of time with a Doctor ever again. He spent 60 minutes with me and my husband.
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0
Age
33
Treated
2011
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
0
[Dr. Nixon was] very impersonal. Felt like the doctor was very arrogant about his own achievement. Did not do the correct diagnosis...Everything at Kaiser is done and handled by nursing staff. You are not really assigned one specific nurse. So it is difficult to create any bonding with any of them. Since fertility treatment is such a sentimental journey for all the patient. I really felt let down at Kaiser.
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Age
33
Treated
2011
Success with this Doc
No
Race
South Asian
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
0
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Very impersonal. Felt like the doctor was very arrogant about his own achievement. Did not do the correct diagnosis.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
The explanation was not done correctly neither was the diagnosis.
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
I felt like all the treatments were done by the nurses. Nothing special that the doctor did.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Everything at Kaiser is done and handled by nursing staff. You are not really assigned one specific nurse. So it is difficult to create any bonding with any of them. Since fertility treatment is such a sentimental journey for all the patient. I really felt let down at Kaiser.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Everything at Kaiser is done and handled by nursing staff. You are not really assigned one specific nurse. So it is difficult to create any bonding with any of them. Since fertility treatment is such a sentimental journey for all the patient. I really felt let down at Kaiser.
What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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7
Age
30 - 32
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS, Other
7
He [Dr. Nixon] explained things and seemed hopeful in the beginning. Once we realized my husband was the main issue then I felt ditched and that they had given up wanted to do everything to help. We were referred to another Dr and I didn't hear from him again...He starts from least invasive and works his way up...He was kind and explained most things well...Be pushy and make sure you don't fall through the cracks
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Age
30 - 32
Treated
2013 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS, Other
7
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He explained things and seemed hopeful in the beginning. Once we realized my husband was the main issue then I felt ditched and that they had given up wanted to do everything to help. We were referred to another Dr and I didn't hear from him again.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Be pushy and make sure you don't fall through the cracks
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He was kind and explained most things well
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
He starts from least invasive and works his way up.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were always rushing and seemed like they were annoyed often
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Lots of waiting and the place was always crowded. The front staff is nice but often rushed.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
My insurance covered most appointments. The next steps would have been very expensive and out of pocket and we just go further due to not having the funds.
Describe Mark Nixon's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
N/a
What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Lost appointments
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Lost or damaged samples
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8
Age
35 - 38
Treated
2012 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
8 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
8
He [Dr. Nixon] talks a lot. He is very open to what your needs are. my partner was very anti fertility [treatment] and refused to have sperm [analysis] the first year. Dr Nixon was patient and worked with us on our level.
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Age
35 - 38
Treated
2012 - 2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
8 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
8
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He talks alot. He is very open to what your needs are. my partner was very anti fertility tratment and refused to have sperm anaylsis the first year. dr nixon was patient and worked with us on our level.
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
max cycles on clomid, 3-4 cycles of femara, max cycles of menopur. some cycle of menopur with femara. we only did timed intercourse and iui under his care.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kaiser Permanente NorCal. (Assigned nurse: carla and marion)
carla and marion are the NPs i tried to have appointments with because they are so good. the MA francis is awful and rude.
What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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4
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
4
He [Dr. Nixon] was not very through and after 4 unsuccessful IUI he didn’t change the treatment and made no suggestion for IVF. He didn’t respond quickly and was just awkward around him. After 6IUI And no communication from him I switched Dr’s and set up a IVF consultant.... It’s a long process and the appointments for consults and procedures are booked far out. Once you do get an appointment, be flexible because you will have a lot of ulstrasound appointments. I hope your job is flexible!
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Age
37 - 38
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
—
4
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
He was not very through and after 4 unsuccessful IUI he didn’t change the treatment and made no suggestion for IVF. He didn’t respond quickly and was just awkward around him.
After 6IUI And no communication from him I switched Dr’s and set up a IVF consultant.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Don’t do it, find another doctor.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Be patient. It’s a long process and the appointments for consults and procedures are booked far out. Once you do get an appointment, be flexible because you will have a lot of ulstrasound appointments. I hope your job is flexible!
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