Marli Amin

Dr. Amin was really professional, nice, showed compassion, patience and understanding. She was not the best communicator. She talked a lot at the consultation, but at subsequent visits she was very quiet and at times didn't fully inform me. I had to be proactive in asking questions and making suggestions. She was responsive, just didn’t initiate or advise as much as I would have liked. I don’t know if it was due to lack of experience, but she seemed to want to stick to a protocol, even when it seemed like it may not have been working. I’d like consult with other doctors for 2nd or 3rd opinions on what may work better next time.

Educate yourself about the fertility process and be proactive by pointing out your own observations and asking questions.

When my husband and I arrived for the consultation, Dr. Amin called us from the waiting room herself. She had reviewed my medical records ahead of time and took her time to review med history and future goals, and explain our options for fertility treatments. During subsequent visits for monitoring, surgery, etc. she also had great bedside manners

I believe an antagonist protocol was used. First, I was put on birth control pills for about 2 weeks. All patients start stim injections on Saturdays. I took Menopur, Gonal-F, Ganirelix, and hCG for 2 cycles. Doses (mg, units etc) were not adjusted at all day-to-day or cycle-to-cycle. Only difference was I was on meds for longer # of days during 2nd cycle to give follicles more time to grow. 1st cycle: started with 8 follicles. On retrieval day, out of 7 follicles, 3 mature eggs and 2 immature eggs retrieved. 2nd cycle: Started with 9 follicles (based on what Dr told me during appt, but medical records I requested later only show max of 6 follicles during that cycle). On retrieval day, out of 5 follicles, 2 immature eggs were retrieved and the other follicles were “empty”. The immature eggs retrieved were able to mature overnight in the lab. So, total of 5 eggs frozen from 1st cycle and 2 eggs from 2nd cycle.

The nurses were all great! Kind, patient, organized, and responsive to phone calls and emails.

The clinic seems pretty well organized, and the staff are pleasant and responsive. Scheduling is easy to do. Hours of operation are pretty good and days of operation are excellent—7 days a week, including some holidays. My one complaint is that one of the financial coordinators was going to call me back about my inquiry of what would happen if we decided to cancel the cycle after stims had already beeb started but before egg retrieval. She was going to check with my insurance and let me know, but she never got back to me. I completed the cycle (and got a poor result) and then contacted the insurance myself and found out I could’ve cancelled the cycle and only paid for treatments up to that point, and could save the unused credit towards part of another cycle. I wish I would’ve contacted my insurance company directly in the first place because the clinic staff was unreliable and I felt like I wasted part of a cycle (time, money, and meds) as a result.

It was covered by insurance. Insurance covered 30% of everything (consults, follow ups, labs, procedures, meds) until OOP max met, then covered 100%. I easily met my deductible and out-of-pocket max of $6500.

I think she recommends eSET

Dr. Amin is hands down the best doctor. I worked with her for a little over two years and, even though, this clinic was a drive for me and i knew I had good doctors available that were much closer, I still preferred to drive the 30 mins each way just to see her. She's incredibly kind, compassionate, empathetic, trustworthy and down to earth. She makes herself accessible to patients, even after hours, explains all procedures in great detail, delivers bad news in the best way possible - she's informative and direct, but also so incredibly kind and sympathetic in her delivery. She's the kind of doctor that would follow-up just to make sure you were okay, even days after.Dr. Amin was always there for any procedure and often changed her schedule just so she handled them herself. I'm one of those rare patients whose uterine linings just wouldn't cooperate and I appreciated that she would continue to try new protocols and often brought in research about supplements, eastern medicine, etc to try alongside the treatment plans so it was a more holistic approach. I cannot say enough good things about her and would recommend her to anyone living in the LA area!

If you ask her, she will always make time for you, so let her know when you have questions or when you feel like want another consultation.

Dr. Amin has the BEST bedside manner of any doctor that I've ever had, even outside of the fertility world. Obviously, infertility is a delicate subject and often very emotional, and she handles every situation with grace and kindness. She made herself completely available to me, even after hours, always took time to answer any questions we had and managed to deliver even the worst news in the best way possible. I always felt very cared for, emotionally and physically. I'm honestly so thankful to have worked with her during this incredibly difficult journey.

IVF protocol: I did not use Lupron in my protocol, but instead used birth control for a few weeks and then used Menopur and Gonal-F simultaneously. She monitored closely and adjusted dosage based on follicle development. Dr. Amin recommended a frozen embryo transfer, so we froze all, did PGS testing and proceeded with a frozen transfer.

Patty, along with the other nurses at RPMG were fantastic. They were all super friendly, informative, approachable and compassionate. I always received a phone call back the same day and they were always available to answer questions when needed. Also, the appointments are made by the nurses at RPMG, so you can ask questions over the phone, which is nice.

While not the nicest looking office (RPMG Beverly Hills and Redondo are nice offices, the Westminster office is not as nice or up to date as BH), the staff here is excellent, there isn't as long of a wait, you always see a doctor and they can do non-surgical procedures like hysteroscopies and transfers there.

Dr. Amin was open to multiple, but strongly recommended eSET, especially because our embryos were tested. I appreciated this approach because it proved to my that this wasn't just about increasing her or the clinics pregnancy rates, but she was truly looking out for what was best for my health and the baby's health.

There are many doctors at that practice. I can sincerely say there IS no weaknesses. If for whatever reason I had to see a different Dr; nothing was ever lost in translation, nor did it ever slip through the cracks. I was always able to reach Dr. Amin by email, and if she preferred to talk vs. emailing she would call me if she could. I even emailed her once while she was on vacation, and she responded immediately. I appreciated having her be that accessible.

Don’t worry. The road ahead with any fertility treatment is difficult as it is. There is no need to worry if Dr.Amin is the right doctor for you.

They were very specific to my cases never did I once here a comparison btwn myself and other cases. My case is very unique and unlike many others; and because of it I never felt she was very sympathetic and understanding.

I had tubal dye study done prior to beginning and treatment. As a result we noticed there was some blockage; leading to a surgery. After that was done; we began the rounds of IUI. With clomid to help along the way.

Well informed. If I had a question re: meds I would always ask to speak to dr before hand. Of course, staff always needed to screen the call and I get that. When I advised any questions or concerns I had; they would help me without me needing to talk to Dr.Amin. Schedule kindly and greatfuly around my work schedule

Be patient. Sometimes, like any doctors office they run behind. Rarely does it affect ones appt. This office is quick and very knowledgeable about your case regardless of who you are talking to. A weakness I would say would be is that they are not remotely close to where I live so sometimes scheduling appointments before or after work it’s hard with traffic it’s either the office in orange county or LA

$2,000-$5000

Yes, when we begin the IVF process she strongly recommends one embryo at a time. Considering my age

She is very nice. I wish she would explain things more and discuss chances of success at each step. I wish that she would discuss next steps should the procedure not work. She is very knowledgeable and answers my questions when I ask.

Ask a lot of questions.

She is in and out pretty quick. However, she does ask how I am and try to take time to explain things when I ask questions.

The first time I went to see her - I did a post-coital test that showed no sperm get to the uterus. Then we did one round of IUI natural and I received a negative pregnancy test. Then we did a second round and it was positive. This time, going for a second child, I went through 3 natural IUI's with no positive results. I requested injectables. I am currently awaiting results.

Monica is great! I am not always lucky to get her with my treatment, but I am always glad when I do.

I love that it is open 7 days a week. The receptionists are very nice and helpful. I have always received good information from the nurses when I call in with questions. They try to keep me with Dr. Amin for my appointments.

Unfortunately, my insurance does not pay anything and it is extremely expensive. It is costing me quite a bit and likely will have to stop without success.

Dr Amin is a dream. She has a magnetic warmth surpassed only by her knowledge of fertility and the IVF process. So personable and friendly while maintaining a level of professionalism that makes you feel like you're okay no matter what. She's honest and straightforward in a very nurturing way. Her actions are always in support of your goal of getting pregnant, even if it means her own business loses money. That's something I did not see from the other fertility docs we consulted with.

Be patient with additional fees and trust you are in good hands. All you have to worry about is taking care of yourself during this very emotional and scary process-therapy, massage, acupuncture...it all helps keep you relaxed.

She is so warm and kind, always remembers us and waves when we are in the waiting room. Calls us regularly with updates and is always available for a phone call or quick consultation.

I did a minimal stimulation (because if you have less than 4 follicles during an avg cycle, more drugs will not help) IVF course of egg retrieval twice, on clomid for 5 days, then doing one HCG injectable a few days prior to planned egg retrieval. The egg retrievals were easy and painless with hardly any down time.

All so kind and wise. Incredibly professional.

All good

$5500 per retrieval cycle plus $150 for medications. $160/visit if I had a cyst (which had to be checked and monitored between cycles). Free embryo transfer after 3 retrieval cycles.

When I met Dr. Amin I appreciated her demeanor and thoroughness . I also felt that she was honest but also compassionate when explaining the process , expectations and possibilities to me. When going through cycles she was there at every step.

Ask about any ideas or suggestions you might have from doing your own research. Be your own advocate

I felt like a human. Dr. Amin and her staff are always so warm and welcoming .

I have Diminished Ovarian Reserve and high FSH. since i was able to bring my FSH down and still had a period I used clomid for 10 days and then triggered. We retrieved one egg.

All of the nurses were very supportive , compassion and nice. AL sways followed up with me when necessary and made sure all of my questions or concerns were answered.

The clinic is very well organized. You don't see the same nurse every time but it seems to work out OK as they all have knowledge. All staff makes sure you have questions and concerns addressed. The actual time spent with the Doctor is short as this is usually only during ultrasound. So if you have questions, you need to ask during that time or ask for time afterwards.

consultation was round $169. I did a mini IVF cycle which cam to about $11k, this included PGS testing.

Warm, kind, doesnt rush appointments, explains everything in detail

Dr Amin was very warm and personable during all visits. She performed my IUI and explained everything completely. She also assisted on my uterine septum surgery. She always gave time to answer questions and I never felt rushed.

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Dr. Amin had gentle hands and was always cautious to make sure i felt comfortable. She set the right expectations and was honest about what she could do to help. She knew what she was doing and i respect her so much.

Dont be afraid to ask questions bc dr. Amin truly listens.

She always took the time to talk to me and find out how i was truly feeling. She LISTENED yo my concerns and addressed them.

The whole team was positive and on top of things. There was a great environment and you could tell that the nurses all worked great together.

Thr clinic worked great as a team. They were supportive of eachother and of their patients. They all were hopeful and encouraging. They want you to get your dream of a baby and you can just feel it. It is a great clinic anf i will go back if we need to for our next child.

It was cheaper out of pocket to visit the doctors at this clinic than my own obgyn. I believe the cost of an iui was around $700 a month, assuming you didnt need additional ultrasounds... but most of these costs were thankfully covered by my insurance.