Melissa Montes
Kofinas Fertility Group
Medical SchoolHoward U.
ResidencyCornell
Staten Island
4855 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 356-4000
Lower Manhattan
65 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
718.736.2218
3 assessments
3
3
Age
42
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
5 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
3
3
We felt like she [Dr. Montes] only cared about certain people. Like there was no hope for us so she didn't invest in us. We only had the means for us to do one fresh cycle and one FET. She was pushing us to carry out PGS but we didn't have the money and at that point we felt like she stopped being interested....be more assertive as we let Dr Montes guide us and we should have made our own decisions....there were very high doses of clomid, menipur (6 vials a day), cetrotide as well. Then clexane, steroids, antibiotics. It was a lot.
I felt like Kofinas was all about numbers and making money and not about who we were. Like our dreams were being used....It is well located and in a relatively reputable hospital. They overdo the visits and blood tests and charge too much to the health insurance. this makes IVF sound expensive and make it inaccessible to the general population....It was all about waiting for hours. It took up so much time and they asked you to come in three times a week. It is very difficult to have a working life and add that to the schedule.
Age
42
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
5 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
3
3
How was your experience with Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
We felt like she only cared about certain people. Like there was no hope for us so she didn't invest in us. We only had the means for us to do one fresh cycle and one FET. She was pushing us to carry out PGS but we didn't have the money and at that point we felt like she stopped being interested.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
You need to have a lot of time on your hands because you need to wait hours and go in to the hospital at least 3 times a week. Also, be more assertive as we let Dr Montes guide us and we should have made our own decisions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
I felt like Kofinas was all about numbers and making money and not about who we were. Like our dreams were being used.
Describe the protocols Melissa Montes used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.
I don't remember much but there were very high doses of clomid, menipur (6 vials a day), cetrotide as well. Then clexane, steroids, antibiotics. It was a lot.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They were different all the time. It was difficult to get them on the phone for results. We always felt like we were bothering them.
Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.
It is well located and in a relatively reputable hospital. They overdo the visits and blood tests and charge too much to the health insurance. this makes IVF sound expensive and make it inaccessible to the general population.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Kofinas Fertility Group.
It was all about waiting for hours. It took up so much time and they asked you to come in three times a week. It is very difficult to have a working life and add that to the schedule.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group.
It was 20000 per ICSI cycle
Describe Melissa Montes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.
I agree with single embryo transfers as I understand the risks of multiple births.
What specific things went wrong at Kofinas Fertility Group?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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10
N/A
Age
40
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
—
10
N/A
Dr Montes was warm friendly and smiling. She listened as I spoke and answer all of my questions. She was truthful and knowledgeable. She cared about me and my situation and was just a pleasure. I completely trust her...is a wonderful doctor. She is very smart and will explain everything to you in detail. She was warm and kind and really took her time to answer my questions. As she examined me she explained every step and stopped to answer my questions and then continued. I feel very safe with her and know I am getting the best care. So happy to be her patient.
[Nurses at Kofinas Fertility Group are] Amazing! Sweet and skilled...Amazing place with a great team. Return calls when they say they will. Always helpful with insurance and appointments. They see a lot of people. They are always friendly and smiling when they see you...Dr Montes is a wonderful doctor. She is very smart and will explain everything to you in detail. She was warm and kind and really took her time to answer my questions. As she examined me she explained every step and stopped to answer my questions and then continued. I feel very safe with her and know I am getting the best care. So happy to be her patient.
Age
40
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
—
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
—
10
N/A
How was your experience with Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Dr Montes is a wonderful doctor. She is very smart and will explain everything to you in detail. She was warm and kind and really took her time to answer my questions. As she examined me she explained every step and stopped to answer my questions and then continued. I feel very safe with her and know I am getting the best care. So happy to be her patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Trust in her. Ask questions. I always tell people to be there own advocate no matter who the doctor is.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Dr Montes was warm friendly and smiling. She listened as I spoke and answer all of my questions. She was truthful and knowledgeable. She cared about me and my situation and was just a pleasure. I completely trust her.
Describe the protocols Melissa Montes used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.
I am just starting. I will be meeting with her in the next 2 weeks to plan out exactly the step we will take to reach my goal. I am realistic and hopeful.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Amazing! Sweet and skilled.
Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.
Amazing place with a great team. Return calls when they say they will. Always helpful with insurance and appointments. They see a lot of people. They are always friendly and smiling when they see you.
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9
N/A
Age
46
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IVF
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
9
N/A
Dr. Melissa [Montes] was very caring and understanding, gave advise and explained all that needed to be explained to me. Talked about what the expectations were and the pros and cons of what is to expected. Will highly recommend dr. Melissa to anyone because she was compassionate, careful, caring but very professional and passionate about her job
Clinic [Kofinas Fertility] was very knowledgeable , compassionate, caring and professional. Every patient was dedicated and tried to help out the best way they could. By giving directions. O. How to use medications, helped with bbn injection ; ... Because of my advanced age 45, multiple embryos transfer was done ... The protocol that was used for me was cetrotide, menopur, lovenox
Age
46
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
4 IVF
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage, Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
9
N/A
How was your experience with Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Dr. Melissa was very caring and understanding, gave advise and explained all that needed to be explained to me. Talked about what the expectations were and the pros and cons of what is to expected. Will highly recommend dr. Melissa to anyone because she was compassionate, careful, caring but very professional and passionate about her job
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
Caring, passionate and professional
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Melissa Montes at Kofinas Fertility Group?
There were nice, talk9to you about what was going on and making one feel worthwhile
Describe the protocols Melissa Montes used in your cycles at Kofinas Fertility Group and their degree of success.
The protocol that was used for me was cetrotide, menopur, lovenox
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Nice and professional
Describe your experience with Kofinas Fertility Group.
Clinic was very knowledgeable , compassionate, caring and professional. Every patient was dedicated and tried to help out the best way they could. By giving directions. O. How to use medications, helped with bbn injection ;
Describe Melissa Montes's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kofinas Fertility Group.
Because of my advanced age 45, multiple embryos transfer was done
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