2019, Unsuccessful
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Coming from a cultural background where infertility is hardly spoken of, [Dr. Mark Nixon] had great bedside manners and was very generous with his time. The appointments never felt rushed...ordered a HSG X-Ray to see my uterine cavity and determine if my fallopian tubes were open. After three failed attempts he thought it was ideal to perform this exam...trusted him completely in all his recommendations.
The clinic [Kaiser Permanente NorCal] was very responsive and caring...match your patient bracelet with the paperwork to ensure verification...From the front receptionist to the Medical Assistant, Nurse, Physician, everyone was welcoming. I felt comfortable and they all did an amazing job making me feel at ease...[nurse] was always positive during my inseminations and asked me to remain hopeful at all times.
How was your experience with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Infertility is already a scary topic to even come across. During our first appointment, my husband and I were so scared of being told we would never conceive; however, Dr. Nixon was very positive and demonstrated that our chances of conceiving with treatment were very high. He made sure that all our questions were answered.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
I would advise prospective patients to have a list of questions for him to answer. He definitely takes his time in answering and offering guidance, next steps!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal?
Dr. Nixon was very compassionate while I was under his care. I felt very confident and trusted him completely in all his recommendations. He gave me answers to all my questions and was very responsive to my messages via email. Coming from a cultural background where infertility is hardly spoken of, he had great bedside manners and was very generous with his time. The appointments never felt rushed. Due to other circumstances our treatment has been put on hold (pause) but I am grateful I came across his care.
Describe the protocols Mark Nixon used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente NorCal and their degree of success.
While preparing for the first insemination, I started with low dose of Femara. He wanted me to start with a low dose to see how I would respond to the medication and how helpful it would be in developing follicles. I produced one dominant follicle. For the next four IUI's, he gradually increased the prescription. In once instance I developed up to 5 follicles. He also ordered a HSG X-Ray to see my uterine cavity and determine if my fallopian tubes were open. After three failed attempts he thought it was ideal to perform this exam.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kaiser Permanente NorCal. (Assigned nurse: Lorraine Gyor)
Nurse Lorraine Gyor was very patient and compassionate. She was always positive during my inseminations and asked me to remain hopeful at all times.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
The clinic was very responsive and caring. They are very helpful and match your patient bracelet with the paperwork to ensure verification. Everyone was so kind. From the front receptionist to the Medical Assistant, Nurse, Physician, everyone was welcoming. I felt comfortable and they all did an amazing job making me feel at ease.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Nixon at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
Both my husband and I work for the same employer. Our employer sponsored medical coverage took care of all costs. Unfortunately IVF is not covered.
Describe Mark Nixon's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente NorCal.
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