Millie Behera
Bloom Reproductive Institute
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Medical SchoolU of Saskatchewan
ResidencyU of W. Ontario
FellowshipDuke
North Valley / Scottsdale
8415 N Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-434-6565
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24 assessments
2
2
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
2
2
Dr. Behera was very caring and friendly. She really showed that she cared and developed a relationship with my spouse and me...Through the course of my treatment, I only saw the doctor a few times. She built a relationship in those few visits and instilled a lot of confidence...Know that she is very busy and will not be the one performing most of the procedures... Getting an appointment with Dr Behera is very difficult. It can take weeks if not months even as an existing patient. We were concerned with the failure of our IUI's since there was no change in protocol, and still it took us 2 weeks to get on a "waiting list" that was almost 2 months out
We paid about $600 per IUI not including medication [at Bloom Reproductive Institute]...Most concerns took several calls in order to get a call back. Getting an appointment with Dr Behera is very difficult. It can take weeks if not months even as an existing patient. We were concerned with the failure of our IUI's since there was no change in protocol, and still it took us 2 weeks to get on a "waiting list" that was almost 2 months out...but the minute I said we wanted to do IVF I received a call back the same day offering an appointment with Behera the very next day. It made it seem like the $$$ made me a priority. Most of the appointments and procedures are handled by the nurses or PA's not Behera herself. While they were friendly, we paid for Behera's expertise but didn't get it. Looking back on appointments we often proceeded with "close enough" or "good enough" analysis from the PA's. "good enough"
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Latino
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 3 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
2
2
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Through the course of my treatment, I only saw the doctor a few times. She built a relationship in those few visits and instilled a lot of confidence. I trusted her 100% and didn't question anything that was suggested even when we were failing. Ultimately though, I think she told us what we needed to hear instead of being straightforward with facts.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Separate the connection you make with Dr. Behera and don't let it cloud your process. Ask lots of questions especially when things are not going positively. Know that she is very busy and will not be the one performing most of the procedures.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera was very caring and friendly. She really showed that she cared and developed a relationship with my spouse and me.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I had unexplained infertility after she performed a Myomectomy. We proceeded to do 2 IUIs with climid and 2 with climid and menopur.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
In person, the nursing staff was wonderful. They were compassionate, friendly and built a connection. Their follow through after the fact needs a lot of improvement. They don't always call back when they say they will. It's very hard to get ahold of anyone and it can take several days to get a call back.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I visited the Scottsdale location. It is modern and clean. The staff in person is very friendly and show they care. The wait time is very minimal. When calling you can not reach an actual person, you have to leave a voicemail even to schedule an appointment. It's odd to not ever be able to reach a live person.. It took over a month to get a call back to make my initial appointment. When calling with questions or concerns, it was difficult to get a call back eve though the VM said calls are returned within 1 business day. Most concerns took several calls in order to get a call back. Getting an appointment with Dr Behera is very difficult. It can take weeks if not months even as an existing patient. We were concerned with the failure of our IUI's since there was no change in protocol, and still it took us 2 weeks to get on a "waiting list" that was almost 2 months out...but the minute I said we wanted to do IVF I received a call back the same day offering an appointment with Behera the very next day. It made it seem like the $$$ made me a priority. Most of the appointments and procedures are handled by the nurses or PA's not Behera herself. While they were friendly, we paid for Behera's expertise but didn't get it. Looking back on appointments we often proceeded with "close enough" or "good enough" analysis from the PA's. "good enough" does not result in successful results.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
We paid about $600 per IUI not including medication
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Lost paperwork
- Lost appointments
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The follow through was lacking. i required a lot of leg work to make sure I was getting call backs or getting scheduled.
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10
10
Age
25 - 31
Treated
2010 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, IVF, Donor Sperm, Surrogacy
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
When we first entered Dr. Behera's office, we had already been on a long road finding out my husband had a zero sperm count after cycles of me taking Clomid under a regular OBGYN. ... She explained sperm banks in detail and gave us information on how to decide who we might be comfortable choosing as a donor. ... I had to take creams, pills, and injectable medications throughout the cycle to get my body ready for the retrieval. I was able to retrieve several eggs, and after PGS, there were 6 healthy embryos! My gestational carrier had to take several medications
This clinic [Bloom Reproductive Institute]is the warmest environment to set foot in. From the front office staff, to the nursing team, to the phlebotomists, and to Dr. Behera, everyone is ready and willing to help you, sensitive to the needs of infertility patients, and honoring of what patients decide to do. ... Tamara [nurse] was present for all of our ultrasounds and nursing visits. She always asked how we were doing and how we were coping, acknowledged the challenge in the infertility journey, and provided hugs and emotional support and encouragement to us.
Age
25 - 31
Treated
2010 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, IVF, Donor Sperm, Surrogacy
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Millie Behera is the kindest doctor I have ever known to this day. She exudes love and compassion every time we see her, and she is full of hugs. She has a way of sharing information, whether good or bad, that's comforting and supportive. The atmosphere in the building is mirrored after this attitude that she creates. It is apparent that she loves her work and she loves people and wants to do anything in her power to help build families.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
My one piece of advice for a future patient of Millie Behera's would be to not be afraid to be honest with her about the emotional challenges in this journey or to cry around her because she is the most loving human being and will support you through it all!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
When we first entered Dr. Behera's office, we had already been on a long road finding out my husband had a zero sperm count after cycles of me taking Clomid under a regular OBGYN. We were anxious about getting pregnant and praying simply for some hope that it was possible. Millie listened, validated the emotional struggle we had faced, provided support and answers, and gave us each the warmest hug at the end. We felt refreshed in our journey and ready to pursue our goals! She and her staff were there every step of the way to answer questions and provide emotional support and lots of hugs! We underwent more testing and eventually I underwent three rounds of IUI using a sperm donor, and became pregnant! This pregnancy ended in our daughter passing away after being born prematurely due to an undiagnosed blood clotting disorder I never knew I had. Dr. Behera was extremely supportive when we we told her about this diagnosis, and she encouraged us that there was another option if and when we were ready since I could not carry again - gestational surrogacy. Once we were emotionally ready to take our dreams on again, we met with Dr. Behera who again provided so much love and support in addition to answering our questions and allaying our fears. Dr. Behera and her team worked with us through every single step of gestational surrogacy - from the IVF process to evaluation of surrogates to locating attorneys to the birth. We found a gestational carrier on our own and chose to do everything with their surrogacy coordinator who went above and beyond for us. Each step in the surrogacy journey it's own hurdle to cross and Dr. Behera and her team were with us providing support, encouragement, and answers every step of the way. We now have a beautiful, healthy, almost 2-year-old daughter as a result of the dedication and love they provided to our family for so many years as we tried to build a family. We look forward to adding a sibling to our family by working with Dr. Behera and her team again.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
By the time I came to Dr. Behera's office, we knew that my husband did not have sperm. Therefore, it was decided that the first line of treatment we would try would be IUI with a sperm donor. She explained sperm banks in detail and gave us information on how to decide who we might be comfortable choosing as a donor. She already had established relationships with several reputable sperm banks and was very comfortable relaying her knowledge in this area. During the 3 cycles of IUI, I remember taking Femara for days 3-7 of my cycle, an ovulation injection that was timed with my cycle, and progesterone daily following ovulation until my pregnancy tests. We tried this the first two times with the first donor and chose a different donor the third round, and I became pregnant that round. For the second pregnancy with Dr. Behera's office, I underwent IVF to retrieve eggs. I had to take creams, pills, and injectable medications throughout the cycle to get my body ready for the retrieval. I was able to retrieve several eggs, and after PGS, there were 6 healthy embryos! My gestational carrier had to take several medications, creams, pills and injectables throughout her cycle to get her body ready to support the embryo and to keep it growing until it could grow on it's own without the medication support. We were both given very specific calendars by Dr. Behera and her team to help us to know what to take on which days, and this was invaluable!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Tamara)
Tamara was present for all of our ultrasounds and nursing visits. She always asked how we were doing and how we were coping, acknowledged the challenge in the infertility journey, and provided hugs and emotional support and encouragement to us. We will never forget her role in either of our pregnancies!
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
This clinic is the warmest environment to set foot in. From the front office staff, to the nursing team, to the phlebotomists, and to Dr. Behera, everyone is ready and willing to help you, sensitive to the needs of infertility patients, and honoring of what patients decide to do. The front office staff is friendly and always greets upon arrival. The phlebotomists and nursing staff always make conversation and provide support. And there is always an answer to every question. They are all positive, supportive, and loving, and seem to love what they do.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The costs for both IUI and IVF were extremely reasonable compared to other clinics when we price-compared. Dr. Behera also offers a scholarship for one family once a quarter for patients in greatest need.
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Our doctor recommended transferring 1-2 embryos given the quality of the embryos and the use of the gestational carrier. We chose to transfer 2. 1 embryo survived, and for that reason, we are thrilled we did not have to undergo another cycle to try with the 2nd embryo! We also would have been happy with twins, had that happened.
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10
10
Age
39 - 41
Treated
2018 - 2020
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
[Dr. Millie Behera] has the best bedside manner. She always cared for us, and made sure we were comfortable with everything we were doing...Initially with my low AMH we decided to dive right in. We did a round of IVF. We got 4 and after PGS none were good. We jumped into another round, got 1 after PGS testing and implanted. I miscarried at 6 weeks. The third round we added donor eggs with our retrieval. We had one of ours and 1 of the donor after PGS. We implanted and had a successful pregnancy. We did one last round and none of them were good after PGS. We will be implanting a donor embryo after Covid is over.
Tamara [nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute] was so great. She was always supportive and really cared. Always good at communication...The strength is in their compassion. They truly care. I also loved their openness to me adding Eastern medicine into the mix with a lot of herbs and acupuncture. During my first round the IVF coordinator wasn't the best. They weren't always on top of everything. I talked to the doctor. This last round was such a difference.
Age
39 - 41
Treated
2018 - 2020
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
4 IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Everyone on staff was so caring. Even when we decided to do one last round, it had been a while since I had been in and they were all so excited to have me back. I had a tough road and Dr. Behera has the biggest heart and worked us through everything.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Be honest. She is on your side. Tell her what you want. Talk through all the options.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr Behera has the best bedside manner. She always cared for us, and made sure we were comfortable with everything we were doing.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Initially with my low AMH we decided to dive right in. We did a round of IVF. We got 4 and after PGS none were good. We jumped into another round, got 1 after PGS testing and implanted. I miscarried at 6 weeks. The third round we added donor eggs with our retrieval. We had one of ours and 1 of the donor after PGS. We implanted and had a successful pregnancy. We did one last round and none of them were good after PGS. We will be implanting a donor embryo after Covid is over.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Tamara)
Tamara was so great. She was always supportive and really cared. Always good at communication.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The strength is in their compassion. They truly care. I also loved their openness to me adding Eastern medicine into the mix with a lot of herbs and acupuncture.
During my first round the IVF coordinator wasn't the best. They weren't always on top of everything. I talked to the doctor. This last round was such a difference.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
My first three rounds I had insurance so I paid of bills here and there but mostly the meds. I would say I spent about $10k. The last retrieval they gave me a discount on and I spent about $20k.
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
My doctor was ok with two, but not more than two due to splitting. We would have implanted two if we had the option, but we just had the one of our own each time so we just implanted one.
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10
10
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Unexplained
10
10
I wanted medicated cycles walking through the door [with Dr. Behera]. I was on Clomid initially until it thinned my lining then I went to letrozole. I also used ovidrel to help release all mature eggs. And when I wanted more than one egg to mature we added menopur...I had control over my treatment. She doesn’t want a high risk pregnancy so she would’ve freaked had I had several eggs mature. But I only had 3...She wants what you want and will even listen and answer any questions you have without making you feel like you don’t know or stupid for asking.
Everyone is triggered at 36 hrs before IUI [at Bloom Reproductive Institute], and when I wanted to try a cycle that I triggered at 24 hrs instead no one objected. I had control over my treatment...Strengths are they return your calls, communication is exceptional and empathy is beyond over the top! I don’t have any weakness to report but I guess one would be they are not in a rush to bill you. The bill comes when it comes. I like to pay well before the bill gets here
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Consultant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Very warm and heart is very welcoming! A forever smile and always has hugs! She wants what you want and will even listen and answer any questions you have without making you feel like you don’t know or stupid for asking.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Everyone wants to see her! Wait fir new patient is long but well worth it. I waited a month to get into her office and would wait three if I had to do it over again. This process takes time, you can’t rush your dreams!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
I wasn’t a number I was really treated like a person that they genuinely cared about
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I wanted medicated cycles walking through the door. I was on Clomid initially until it thinned my lining then I went to letrozole. I also used ovidrel to help release all mature eggs. And when I wanted more than one egg to mature we added menopur. The staff listened and didn’t force me to do IVF after 3 failed rounds, they were ok with me doing IUI again.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Kim)
Kim, Tamara and Holly are my girls! Very nice and very awesome!
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Strengths are they return your calls, communication is exceptional and empathy is beyond over the top! I don’t have any weakness to report but I guess one would be they are not in a rush to bill you. The bill comes when it comes. I like to pay well before the bill gets here
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Costs for me were great because my insurance was awesome. Ultrasounds were billed at $275 and I would pay $12. Office visit billed at $90 and generally I wouldn’t pay for any of that. Blood draws ranged from $75-95 depending on what they were testing and IUI was fairly cheap for me that I don’t want to post to mislead anyone whose ins didn’t cover like mine
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Everyone is triggered at 36 hrs before IUI, and when I wanted to try a cycle that I triggered at 24 hrs instead no one objected. I had control over my treatment. She doesn’t want a high risk pregnancy so she would’ve freaked had I had several eggs mature. But I only had 3
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10
10
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
10
10
Dr Behera prefers single transfers but is open to multiple based on the patient. She also prefers frozen to fresh so your body can recover...performed the HCG test herself...is warm and compassionate. She tailors each cycle to the specific circumstances of the patient...took a lot of time in our consultation to explain the process and go over our options, however I felt during the stimulation phase she was inaccessible. I ended up with questions about some of my experiences and could only get answers from the nurse practitioner during the ultrasounds. If I called or emailed after that I was told to wait and ask at my next ultrasound.
I ended up with questions about some of my experiences [at Troche Fertility Center] and could only get answers from the nurse practitioner during the ultrasounds. If I called or emailed after that I was told to wait and ask at my next ultrasound...make sure you ask for what you want from your cycle as far as help with injections and questions about the actual process as they don’t volunteer either of these things...I was on a very high escalating dose due to my bodies poor response (450 of follistim and 225 menopur daily) and I still only got 3 eggs of which only 1 fertilized which was disappointing.
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
—
Occupation
Accountant
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Troche Fertility Centers?
Dr Behera took a lot of time in our consultation to explain the process and go over our options, however I felt during the stimulation phase she was inaccessible. I ended up with questions about some of my experiences and could only get answers from the nurse practitioner during the ultrasounds. If I called or emailed after that I was told to wait and ask at my next ultrasound.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Troche Fertility Centers?
She is wonderful but make sure you ask for what you want from your cycle as far as help with injections and questions about the actual process as they don’t volunteer either of these things
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Troche Fertility Centers?
Dr Behera is warm and compassionate. She tailors each cycle to the specific circumstances of the patient
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Troche Fertility Centers and their degree of success.
I was on a very high escalating dose due to my bodies poor response (450 of follistim and 225 menopur daily) and I still only got 3 eggs of which only 1 fertilized which was disappointing.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Troche Fertility Centers. (Assigned nurse: Jenny)
I wish they had been better teaching me how to do the injections but they were prompt with results and gave clear instructions. The nurse practitioners that did the ultrasounds were wonderful
Describe your experience with Troche Fertility Centers.
They don’t treat you like a number, you don’t line up in the morning and go one by one but it is more expensive than the clinics that do this. The office is clean and bright and the surgical center is next door which made the egg retrieval less stressful than finding a new location. Also, Dr Behera performed the HCG test herself and they are all very careful to keep the patients as comfortable as possible which is superior to others I have heard about
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Troche Fertility Centers.
Egg retrevial is $10,900 and transfer is an additional $3,000. This is due at your baseline appointment. They provide resources related to financing IVF
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Troche Fertility Centers.
Dr Behera prefers single transfers but is open to multiple based on the patient. She also prefers frozen to fresh so your body can recover
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10
10
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
—
10
10
We did one IUI, 2 back to back egg retrievals (she [Dr. Behera] adjusted my meds for the second one in hopes of getting more eggs). We did PGS testing and had 3 normal embryos. We transferred 2 embryos, and did intrilipids and got one healthy baby girl!...She was ok with putting in 2 embryos because of how she rated them and the fact that we were ok with twins. She assessed our situation based on us, not on a blanket philosophy.
She [nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute] took time to email me personally about questions I had and always knew my stats and remembered where I was in the process. Very nice, gave helpful answers and information and was compassionate...$13,900 for IVF...$1,500 for IUI...The staff is very compassionate and thorough. The only weakness I see is that Dr. Behera is very busy/hard to get in with and has many patients going through cycles, but even so, we never felt like just a number. The staff that does the blood draws, the testing, and prepares you for the procedure is also very warm, welcoming and calming. Our questions were always answered. IVF is an emotional process and I feel that there is extra care taken at Bloom so handle situations delicately, professionally and with compassion.
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera was throughout, professional and so kind. I would recommend anyone needing fertility or reproductive health services to her. We conceived a baby girl after 2 back to back egg retrievals (to bank embryos for future babies). She was gentle, calm and had great energy in all of our interactions with her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Other than be prepared to love her, I would just say to be patient with the process because it sometimes can take longer than you want it to. The best things come to those who wait! (not necessarily to do with Dr. Behera though)
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera is incredibly knowledgeable but also has the best bedside manner. I felt like she really understood me and cared about my outcome. By the time I was done with my treatments, I truly felt that she was a part of the family.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
We did one IUI, 2 back to back egg retrievals (she adjusted my meds for the second one in hopes of getting more eggs). We did PGS testing and had 3 normal embryos. We transferred 2 embryos, and did intrilipids and got one healthy baby girl!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Dr. Tamara Evans)
She took time to email me personally about questions I had and always knew my stats and remembered where I was in the process. Very nice, gave helpful answers and information and was compassionate.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Dr. Behera has a wonderful bedside manner and really takes the time to get to know you, your situation and gives very sound advice. The staff is very compassionate and thorough. The only weakness I see is that Dr. Behera is very busy/hard to get in with and has many patients going through cycles, but even so, we never felt like just a number. The staff that does the blood draws, the testing, and prepares you for the procedure is also very warm, welcoming and calming. Our questions were always answered. IVF is an emotional process and I feel that there is extra care taken at Bloom so handle situations delicately, professionally and with compassion.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
$13,900 for IVF
$1,500 for IUI
PGS Genetic Testing was $1,800 (I think??)
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
She was ok with putting in 2 embryos because of how she rated them and the fact that we were ok with twins. She assessed our situation based on us, not on a blanket philosophy.
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10
7
Age
31 - 33
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
10
7
Doctor Behera really know her stuff and she is one of the best in the area. I had a really large intrauterine fibroid and was told that if I wanted to try and have children after it was removed I would need to find a really skilled surgeon who could do the removal without damaging the uterus. And Dr. Behera did a really great job with my surgery. After the fibroid was out of the way I had had time to heal, she didn't expect it to be difficult for us to conceive.
We actually stopped going to see Dr. Behara because of the billing department [at Bloom Reproductive Institute]. We paid up front for our 3rd IUI because it was the last we new we could afford at the time and we settled all our outstanding bills. After the 3rd IUI failed we received a bill stating we needed to pay for the IUI. I emailed the office with our receipt showing that we had paid and was told "oh sorry, it looks like it was duplicated in the system." S
Age
31 - 33
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids, Unexplained
10
7
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Doctor Behera really know her stuff and she is one of the best in the area. I had a really large intrauterine fibroid and was told that if I wanted to try and have children after it was removed I would need to find a really skilled surgeon who could do the removal without damaging the uterus. And Dr. Behera did a really great job with my surgery.
After the fibroid was out of the way I had had time to heal, she didn't expect it to be difficult for us to conceive. We tried 3 rounds of timed intercourse with clomid/femera and trigger shots. When it wasn't successful we tried 3 rounds of IUI, also without success.
At this point in the treatment, I didn't feel like we were getting any answers -- she just kept saying everything looks good, everything looks fine. But at that point we were ready to try a different doctor and see if we could get some more answers for our unexplained infertility diagnosis.
Doctor Behara also preformed 2 hysteroscopies for me and, again, she did a great job. She really has the best bedside manner -- she fully explains ever procedure, she speaks calmly and reassuringly, and she is so kind. She also did all my sonohysterograms herself.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Be prepared for a long wait. It took 3 months to get a consultation and 3 months before we could schedule a surgery. When we wanted to meet with Dr. Behara it took a while to get on her schedule. Because we didn't want to slow things down, a lot of time we didn't try and meet with her to get our questions answered. So also, be your own advocate. I felt like we did too many procedures without getting any questions answered. There were times during the IUIs why I wondered why we were triggering when the follicle was still really small. Or no one ever could explain to me why I wasn't producing any more than one follicle when the clomid and femara were supposed to trigger more follicles to be produced.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Doctor Behera is so kind and caring. During consultations I felt like she knew me personally, and I knew she had tons of patients so I didn't feel like just a number to her. She also took the time to answer my questions and concerns.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I wasn't taking careful notes when I was being treated by Dr. Behara. I remember first I had to have the fibroid surgically removed with a 6 month recovery period. I had to have some polyps removed via hysteroscopy.
Then we did 3 rounds of TI with clomid, trigger shots, and progesterone. When we decided to try IUI she switched me to femara hoping it would help me produce more than one follicle--she said I just didn't seem to be responding to the clomid.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I think Dr. Behara hires nurses that are just like her -- very kind, very compassionate. They explain all the procedures step-by-step even if they know you've done it before -- it's very reassuring.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
We actually stopped going to see Dr. Behara because of the billing department. We paid up front for our 3rd IUI because it was the last we new we could afford at the time and we settled all our outstanding bills. After the 3rd IUI failed we received a bill stating we needed to pay for the IUI. I emailed the office with our receipt showing that we had paid and was told "oh sorry, it looks like it was duplicated in the system." So, yes it was cleared up, but there had already been problems with billing and that was the point I couldn't take it any more.
The other problems we had with billing was vast inconsistencies with what we were being charged for. Everything past the surgery we knew insurance wouldn't pay for and even though we talked about being cash patients, they kept trying to run things through insurance. Finally, when that stopped we would get bills that would vary from procedure to procedure. So even though every round of TI or IUI was the same visit-wise, we would be billed for different things at different costs and billing could never give me a comprehensible answer for it. It was so incredibly stressful on top of an already stressful circumstance that we stopped going to Bloom.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
If I remember right, the TI courses would run about $2,000-$3,000. The IUIs were about $5,000-$6,000.
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
There was a few times we were told to expect a call with results and had to call in ourselves. Also, to me, billing is critical information and that was such a mess and so poorly communicated!
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
42 - 44
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Other
10
10
Dr. Behera was, realistic, but very positive. She also recommended supplements and procedures that were suspected or proven to help that my peers with failed cycles didn't have (huge list of supplements 3 months prior to retrieval, testosterone gel, HSG, hysteroscopy, trial transfer, steroids to suppress immune system, embryo glue, etc.). The only thing she wasn't familiar with was N-Acetyl Cysteine for loss prevention, but she was fine with me taking it. We researched what she recommended. We didn't want to waste time or risk miscarriage and went along with everything that was recommended.
I had to call my coordinator [at Bloom Reproductive Institute] for updates on blood work results if I didn't hear from her...IVF (retrieval) package $10900...The competence of Dr. Behera and NP Tamara are Bloom's main strengths. Not getting a live person when you call or not getting responses quickly are its main weaknesses. I would absolutely recommend Bloom to anyone...staff are very compassionate and considerate.
Age
42 - 44
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Other
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
This was the second clinic we visited. The first, Boston IVF, was very negative about my AMA and DOR. Dr. Behera was, realistic, but very positive. She also recommended supplements and procedures that were suspected or proven to help that my peers with failed cycles didn't have (huge list of supplements 3 months prior to retrieval, testosterone gel, HSG, hysteroscopy, trial transfer, steroids to suppress immune system, embryo glue, etc.). The only thing she wasn't familiar with was N-Acetyl Cysteine for loss prevention, but she was fine with me taking it. We researched what she recommended. We didn't want to waste time or risk miscarriage and went along with everything that was recommended.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Be patient with the staff and advocate for yourself. They're human and it's risky for you to rely on them solely for tracking your timeline and getting feedback on adjustments to protocol. You may have to call and ask questions or ask for updates. Just accept this and breathe.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera and staff are very compassionate and considerate.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I needed to stay on top of my timeline and protocol, but they were supportive.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I sought out a reputable female practitioner.
The competence of Dr. Behera and NP Tamara are Bloom's main strengths.
Not getting a live person when you call or not getting responses quickly are its main weaknesses.
I would absolutely recommend Bloom to anyone. After reading many clinic reviews I doubt the responsiveness is any better anywhere else.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
IVF (retrieval) package $10900
FET package $3900
Hysteroscopy and trial transfer with endometrial disruption/scratch $950
PGS $1800 for handling
Embryo glue $588
Embryo storage $350-500
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
She left this up to us and didn't recommend multiples. We knew we didn't want multiples so we went with eSET.
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I had to call my coordinator for updates on blood work results if I didn't hear from her.
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Uterine Fibroids
10
10
My first IVF cycle [with Dr. Millie Bhera] was an antagonist cycle and revealed poor egg quality. Out of 12 eggs only 4 were mature. Only 1 made it to PGS and came back abnormal. I was 42 at the time. Dr Behera increased doses and added HGH the second cycle. Out of 13 eggs, 11 were mature! 3 made it to PGS that time. 2 were abnormal and 1 is a low level mosaic. We are currently on a third cycle similar to the second round and hoping for a normal. We will transfer any normals we might get one at a time followed by any low level mosaics.
Everyone [at Bloom Reproductive Institute] is caring and really partners with the patients. Sometimes it is difficult to reach someone by phone when you are new or before you reach IVF, like during IUIs. Asking a lot of questions and making sure that you’re in the loop is important in the earlier stages... Tamara is so amazing! She is such an awesome provider and shares the same compassionate care Dr Behera has.
Age
42 - 43
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Uterine Fibroids
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr Behera is such a kind-hearted person and her compassion really shines through. She is honest and partners with you to reach your goals, which become her goals too! She has such a loving, caring, and nurturing bedside manner.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Don’t be afraid to speak up if something seems off or not on track.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr Behera is so caring, loving, and compassionate. She truly provides personalized care. She goes above and beyond to make you feel very special.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
My first IVF cycle was an antagonist cycle and revealed poor egg quality. Out of 12 eggs only 4 were mature. Only 1 made it to PGS and came back abnormal. I was 42 at the time. Dr Behera increased doses and added HGH the second cycle. Out of 13 eggs, 11 were mature! 3 made it to PGS that time. 2 were abnormal and 1 is a low level mosaic. We are currently on a third cycle similar to the second round and hoping for a normal. We will transfer any normals we might get one at a time followed by any low level mosaics.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Tamara NP)
Tamara is so amazing! She is such an awesome provider and shares the same compassionate care Dr Behera has.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Everyone is caring and really partners with the patients. Sometimes it is difficult to reach someone by phone when you are new or before you reach IVF, like during IUIs. Asking a lot of questions and making sure that you’re in the loop is important in the earlier stages.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
IUIs are around $1200 if I recall correctly. IVF packages are around $14,000, which includes labs, ultrasounds, retrieval, ICSI, a lot of options, and transfer. Additional services are available. Meds are separate.
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Dr Behera will transfer multiples but with my history, she is opting to transfer 1 normal at a time or 2 mosaics at a time. I have another friend that is younger and she will transfer two normals for her. She really does what is best on a case by case basis.
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to order appropriate test
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Dr Behera’s orders were missed, which resulted in a month delay moving forward from IUI to IVF. I’m sure it was an honest mistake. There have been staffing changes since though.
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10
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr B [Behera] is insanely sweet. I do wish we could see her more often than just retrieval and consult.... Dr B is very genuine and concerned with your progress and mental status (given the difficulty of all this). I had severe OHSS after retrieval and ended up needing to be seen on her days off and she would come in and do whatever was needed.... My retrieval cycle included menopur, follistim, ganirelix and my trigger was Lupron. Lupron was used because I was high risk for OHSS.
Two different nurses [Bloom Repro Inst] provide care, just depending on who is available. I see them for all my ultrasounds. I really love both of them, they’re thorough in explanations and never make me feel rushed or bad for asking questions.... Strengths: wonderful staff. All caring and genuine and remember you. Weakness: they can run late. You don’t get to see Dr B very often.... Bloom does not batch their retrievals and transfers.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr B is insanely sweet. I do wish we could see her more often than just retrieval and consult. We haven’t yet reached transfer but I do believe she wants the absolute best for each patient.
I have had a lot of setbacks in my time at Bloom, and I now feel that Dr B knows my situation very well and could make plans for my success really knowing who I was.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Understand you won’t get to see her very often.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr B is very genuine and concerned with your progress and mental status (given the difficulty of all this). I had severe OHSS after retrieval and ended up needing to be seen on her days off and she would come in and do whatever was needed.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
My retrieval cycle included menopur, follistim, ganirelix and my trigger was Lupron. Lupron was used because I was high risk for OHSS. It did not perform as expected so last minute we added 5000 pregnyl. Egg retrieval was stopped early because eggs weren’t ready. Took the other 5000 pregnyl so had severe OHSS complete with two fluid drains and a hospital stay. Dr B has quite a intricate transfer protocol but I can’t speak to it yet.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Two different nurses provide care, just depending on who is available. I see them for all my ultrasounds. I really love both of them, they’re thorough in explanations and never make me feel rushed or bad for asking questions.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Strengths: wonderful staff. All caring and genuine and remember you. Weakness: they can run late. You don’t get to see Dr B very often.
General: it’s a great place. I understand that there are less expensive options in the valley but Bloom does not batch their retrievals and transfers. I like that I’m not a number but they base my care on me.
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
My protocol included Lupron as trigger which I understand can fail in 5% if cases. We had a last minute solution of pregnyl but my first retrieval did not work. We salvaged the cycle the next day but I wish we could have approached the trigger differently.
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10
10
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, Immunological, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
She [Dr. Behera] always had a calming presence that gave me hope. Even though we haven’t been successful, in each cycle we’ve learned something and made strides towards becoming pregnant. She always was upfront with me about her expectations and how the cycle had went and was very proactive about treatment options.... In my latest FET, we did a protocol to treat autoimmune disease and MTHFR mutation.
I think it can be hard to get in touch with someone unless you’re doing an IVF cycle, as you’d then have an IVF coordinator who’s very available. However, everyone at the clinic [Bloom Reproductive Inst] is very competent and caring, and I’ve found that if you really want to talk to someone, you can get their attention.... you see the nurse and staff much more than the doctor.
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Endometriosis, Immunological, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She always had a calming presence that gave me hope. Even though we haven’t been successful, in each cycle we’ve learned something and made strides towards becoming pregnant. She always was upfront with me about her expectations and how the cycle had went and was very proactive about treatment options. She allowed me to ask as many questions as I needed to feel
comfortable with whatever next steps.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
I don’t know that I have advice specifically for a patient of Dr. Behera’s, but I would say not to waste too much time on a given course that’s not effective.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She always made sure to console me and ensure that I felt comfortable.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
In my latest FET, we did a protocol to treat autoimmune disease and MTHFR mutation. We did many forms of estrogen and progesterone, as well as baby aspirin, lovenox, and lipids infusions.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Tamara)
Tamara was always very compassionate and really seemed as though she wanted it to work for us. She cheered with our triumphs and mourned our defeats, all while being very competent.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I think it can be hard to get in touch with someone unless you’re doing an IVF cycle, as you’d then have an IVF coordinator who’s very available. However, everyone at the clinic is very competent and caring, and I’ve found that if you really want to talk to someone, you can get their attention. Also, as is true of many fertility clinics, you see the nurse and staff much more than the doctor.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Most of my treatment was covered under insurance, but the out of pocket treatments were expensive. The lipid infusions were weekly at $450.
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
We did both, and the approach was primarily the same.
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10
10
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Behera is the most positive Dr and always makes us feel like our dreams of parenthood will come true...When we left our consult, my husband said to me, “This is the first time I feel like we WILL be parents”...Behera will find what makes sense for your body and your treatment. No two patients are given the same plan because she treats us as individuals...She said I have a high reserve, but maybe the eggs aren’t the healthiest. So I’m taking 27 vitamins a day for 2 cycles to see if that helps. The way she explains everything is very helpful. She told us it’s not time to give up yet.
My IVF coordinator [at Bloom Reproductive Institute] was amazing. She was so prompt at calling me with any news. She would also answer my emails within 20 minuets. I was blown away! She gave me her direct line and always answered as soon as I called. She made me feel like family...There are coloring pages in the waiting room and the front desk ladies are so kind. The nurse who did all my follicle checks was amazing. She was always smiling and friendly and explained everything to us 100% The billing staff was amazing, too! We knew exactly what we were expected to pay and when!
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Infertility sucks. Dr. Behera was always full of so much positivity, especially when we were at our saddest points and had no hope left. When we left our consult, my husband said to me, “This is the first time I feel like we WILL be parents”
She will walk you through it all and give you the hope you have lost along the way
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Things aren’t always perfect, and don’t go as planned, but Behera will find what makes sense for your body and your treatment. No two patients are given the same plan because she treats us as individuals
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
My husband and I were always greeted by name when we arrived at the office. Dr. Behera is the most positive Dr and always makes us feel like our dreams of parenthood will come true. Her staff is always kind and will explain every step with us. We are never rushed
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I have a very high AMH. I was on low dosage for stims and reacted favorably. We had 17 eggs retrieved! However, only 3 made it to blasts. And after genetic testing, we were left with none. So we had to start at square one. She said I have a high reserve, but maybe the eggs aren’t the healthiest. So I’m taking 27 vitamins a day for 2 cycles to see if that helps. The way she explains everything is very helpful. She told us it’s not time to give up yet.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Malarie)
My IVF coordinator was amazing. She was so prompt at calling me with any news. She would also answer my emails within 20 minuets. I was blown away! She gave me her direct line and always answered as soon as I called. She made me feel like family.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I honestly have nothing but wonderful things to say about this clinic. The first Reproductive encronoligist we went to was awful and Bloom made us forget about that experience.
Bloom Reproductive is always so bright and sunny inside. There are coloring pages in the waiting room and the front desk ladies are so kind.
The nurse who did all my follicle checks was amazing. She was always smiling and friendly and explained everything to us 100%
The billing staff was amazing, too! We knew exactly what we were expected to pay and when!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Fortunately our insurance has a 10k lifetime max for infertility. Everything was billed to our insurance. For our first cycle, we payed 7k out of pocket, but that was for genetic testing and medications. For our second cycle, we were allowed to get our meds from Europe, so we have only spent 2k so far.
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The only mistake we ever had was with our last IUI. The girl at scheduling was new and she told me the wrong day to trigger. The next morning I called the office (on a Saturday) and everything was corrected. The card the gal had given me was taken by the nurse and she said they will use it for training purposes in the future. So all worked out! I was just being honest that there was one mistake.
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8
7
Age
36
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality
8
7
Dr. Behera was excellent. I always felt in good hands and that I was getting expert treatment and the most advanced options possible. She was caring and I felt like she was in it with us. I wish we were able to spend more time with her, but I always felt like she was doing the right thing from behind the scenes after our first meeting.
Kim Anderson was fantastic. She is a DNP [at Bloom Reproductive]. The care coordinator and blood drawing staff could use some help. The first coordinator I had was an absolute nightmare, the second was much better. Expect that your blood draws will be from people that just started. Nearly every week there was a new nursing assistant that had just learned to draw blood.... The coordinators and nursing assistants can be a bit challenging, but you have to get through it. Stay on top of your own treatment and don't be afraid to call in and get the answer you need. There is a 24 hour nurse line if you need it.
Age
36
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality
8
7
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera was excellent. I always felt in good hands and that I was getting expert treatment and the most advanced options possible. She was caring and I felt like she was in it with us. I wish we were able to spend more time with her, but I always felt like she was doing the right thing from behind the scenes after our first meeting.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Expect that she will be frank, and that more than likely you are going to end up spending a lot of money. I don't think that is specific to Dr. Behera, but to the infertility process in general. That said, I was thankful that she was as directive as she was. My previous Dr. was not that way, I felt like she knew what we should do and was confident. Even though it was going to be costly it felt like the right thing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera has excellent bedside manner. She was straight forward, but very caring with her answers to our questions and her diagnosis.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I did two cycles. They includes one up cycle and one down cycle. I took growth hormone in one of the cycles.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Kim Anderson)
Kim Anderson was fantastic. She is a DNP. The care coordinator and blood drawing staff could use some help. The first coordinator I had was an absolute nightmare, the second was much better. Expect that your blood draws will be from people that just started. Nearly every week there was a new nursing assistant that had just learned to draw blood.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Dr. Behera is fantastic. Kim Anderson is the best. The coordinators and nursing assistants can be a bit challenging, but you have to get through it. Stay on top of your own treatment and don't be afraid to call in and get the answer you need. There is a 24 hour nurse line if you need it.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
17k for the retrieval
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Lost appointments
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Our coordinator went dark for a few days, and we couldn't get ahold of anyone that day even though we left a message. I think it was a problem with ath specific coordinator, as my second coordinator was much better.
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10
9
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
9
Dr. Behera was warm, inviting, and compassionate. As one who has had children of her own using ART, she understands and empathizes with her patients...She gave us confidence & hope. Dr. Behera is extremely positive. She encouraged our feedback, and it was obvious she listened closely to our concerns.
The biggest weakness at Bloom is related to volume of patients, and availability of nursing staff. Administrative duties do not get treated with as much importance as I would have hoped, likely as a result of increasing patient quantity...The nurses appeared overwhelmed at times. There were a few administrative & communication errors as a result. However, they all treated us with positivity and encouragement.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
9
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera' warmth & compassion made us feel welcome in her office. She gave us confidence & hope. Dr. Behera is extremely positive. She encouraged our feedback, and it was obvious she listened closely to our concerns.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
It's a busy clinic, but the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. There are some days you may feel a little overlooked due to patient volume. However, I was always responded to, even if it required more effort on my end. Continue to ask as many questions as possible, follow up frequently, and you will be well taken care of.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera was warm, inviting, and compassionate. As one who has had children of her own using ART, she understands and empathizes with her patients.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
We did 1 FET cycle that ended in early miscarriage. Currently underway with cycle #2. I'm adding acupuncture to this 2nd round, in hopes of increasing our chance of success. Meds: Lupron & PIO injections; Estradiol patches, progesterone & estrogen cream, GCFS wash.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The nurses appeared overwhelmed at times. There were a few administrative & communication errors as a result. However, they all treated us with positivity and encouragement.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
This clinic has had great reviews and great results from other patients. My experience so far has been pleasant, although we haven't yet conceived; we started cycle #2 with optimism. Dr. Behera and her staff are warm, inviting, and encouraging throughout the whole process. That is, by far, their greatest strength.
The biggest weakness at Bloom is related to volume of patients, and availability of nursing staff. Administrative duties do not get treated with as much importance as I would have hoped, likely as a result of increasing patient quantity.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Round 1: approx. $19,000
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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10
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
She [Dr. Behera] recognized my previous issue of OHSS from my first IVF cycle with another doctor and had me start and continue at a lower dosage of medication to prevent it from happening again. She saw I had a high prolactin level, began treating it, but also sent me for an MRI which helped diagnose me with a benign tumor on my pituitary gland. She also had me take CoQ10 and baby aspirin during my IVF cycle and now our current FET cycle, which we had never even heard of as something I should have taken. I was told to eat a lot of protein and drink lot of Gatorade for hydration on top of water. I became pregnant for the first time after TTC for 5 1/2 years. Unfortunately, our baby had a chromosomal anomaly and we lost her at nearly 10 weeks, but even that experience was handled amazingly. I was able to go through it naturally and lay our baby to rest at home.
Their technologies [Bloom Reproductive Institute] are advanced. They participate in clinical studies that help make treatments affordable. Currently, they have acupuncture available in house. They also accept applications for grants to provide treatments at low to no cost for their patients. The clinic is clean, warm and inviting for all...These people [nurses] are the sweetest ever! They all welcome you with a hug and a smile, giving you time and space in the event of a loss. They were and still are our personal cheer section. We love them!...As a teacher, I can't leave during the day, so they worked with me to allow me to head over after work. Wait time was minimal for the most part.
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera is THE BEST OF THE BEST! She listens to her patients, is caring, compassionate, and passionate about helping her patients become parents. She keeps us informed of everything necessary and is always available to answer our questions. You truly feel like you are part of a family/partner in your care, instead of a patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Get your medical records and make an appointment to see her. We wish we would have come to her much sooner.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera listened to all of my concerns. Her treatment prevented a repeat issue of OHSS during our IVF treatment, which had occured with another Dr. during our first ever IVF treatment. They were just as excited as we were when we became pregnant, and were just as upset when we found out our baby had Turner Syndrome, having a 99% chance of miscarriage. When I had bleeding, instead of directing me to a closer Dr., they made time for us to come in and check on our baby. They took ultasounds once a week for 4 weeks. When our baby passed, they were gentle and caring. They were just as devastated as we were. When I was in shock and couldn't believe we had lost her, they let me come in the next day to check...even during the following 2 weeks as I went through my miscarriage naturally. They answered my texts in the middle of the night when I miscarried at home, after midnight, to answer my questions and put me at ease. We had the choice to keep our baby and bury her at home with us. They are extremely encouraging several months later as we are getting ready for our 1st FET with them. The entire staff is warm, welcoming, and truly loving!
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
We qualified for a clinical study which helped us afford our IVF cycle at a cost which was substantially less than typical. She recognized my previous issue of OHSS from my first IVF cycle with another doctor and had me start and continue at a lower dosage of medication to prevent it from happening again. She saw I had a high prolactin level, began treating it, but also sent me for an MRI which helped diagnose me with a benign tumor on my pituitary gland. She also had me take CoQ10 and baby aspirin during my IVF cycle and now our current FET cycle, which we had never even heard of as something I should have taken. I was told to eat a lot of protein and drink lot of Gatorade for hydration on top of water. I became pregnant for the first time after TTC for 5 1/2 years. Unfortunately, our baby had a chromosomal anomaly and we lost her at nearly 10 weeks, but even that experience was handled amazingly. I was able to go through it naturally and lay our baby to rest at home.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Tamara Evans and Stephanie Espinoza )
These people are the sweetest ever! They all welcome you with a hug and a smile, giving you time and space in the event of a loss. They were and still are our personal cheer section. We love them!
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Their technologies are advanced. They participate in clinical studies that help make treatments affordable. Currently, they have acupuncture available in house. They also accept applications for grants to provide treatments at low to no cost for their patients. The clinic is clean, warm and inviting for all.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
As a teacher, I can't leave during the day, so they worked with me to allow me to head over after work. Wait time was minimal for the most part.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The costs are comparable with other clinics in the area.
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10
10
Age
37
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr.Behera was great at explaining our options, listening to what we wanted to accomplish and helping us get there without any pressure. She made us feel like we could do this together. She was honest about the odds and the risks. However, our treatment resulted in triplets and I don't ever recall that being discussed clearly. We did go over the odds being very slim for multiples, I just never thought high order multiples were a real possibility.
The office staff [at Bloom] were great, it was a wait for my first evaluation but then they were very hands on, responding to calls and results fast, the office was very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. They do your blood work, ultasounds, IUI all in the clinic. The billing staff reviewed my benefits and costs right there for us so we could make an informed decision about the plan going forward.
Age
37
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr.Behera was great at explaining our options, listening to what we wanted to accomplish and helping us get there without any pressure. She made us feel like we could do this together. She was honest about the odds and the risks. However, our treatment resulted in triplets and I don't ever recall that being discussed clearly. We did go over the odds being very slim for multiples, I just never thought high order multiples were a real possibility. With that said we are very happy to have our three healthy babies.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr.Behera and her staff took the time to answer our questions and valued our time as well
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
We had the option to do just clomid 10 mg and try and time our sex or do clomid and IUI. Dr. Behera felt since my husband's sperm count was good and nothing was ever found with my fertility issues besides mild endometriosis, I was most likely not ovulating every month. We felt like we had be trying to time sex with ovulation for 2 years and were ready to try IUI and not waste another cycle
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Tamara Evans)
Tamara and the nursing staff were wonderful, very patent with us, explaining and answering questions. During the IUI procedure she was very proficient but also helped make us comfortable and at ease. When we thought we were having twins she took the time to review what would happen next and be supportive of our initial shock.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The office staff were great, it was a wait for my first evaluation but then they were very hands on, responding to calls and results fast, the office was very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
They do your blood work, ultasounds, IUI all in the clinic. The billing staff reviewed my benefits and costs right there for us so we could make an informed decision about the plan going forward.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
My visit and ultrasounds were covered by my insurance. We paid $550 for the IUI. And I think like $50 for the clomid from a pharmacy and another $100 for the estrogen cream at an apothacary
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
35
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF, Surrogacy
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
Dr. Behera listens, never rushes me, hugs me when I'm sad or upset, tailors my treatment plan to me and genuinely shows she cares about ME. I was crying prior my egg retrieval...Dr. B held my hand and wipes away my tears until I was sedated... I have seen Dr B in person 3x now. Both Elizabeth and Dr. B are compassionate, caring and very knowledgable. Even though my eggs are not cooperating and I have not been able to sustain a pregnancy I do noy blame either provider...my body and eggs are to blame. I know that I am in the right place with these providers and would never consider .ovimg to another clinic...
Weaknesses [of BLOOM Reproductive Institute]: communication and responses from business office and IVF Nurses is spotty. When I met 1 of the IVF nurses,however, on the day of my retrieval she was very kind and answered all of my questions. She respnded quickly yo my needs post-retrieval with nausea meds, pain meds, warm blankets, etc...Strengths: NP and Dr. B are ah-mazing. I have no complaints about them what-so-ever...
Age
35
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF, Surrogacy
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
I go to the sattelite clinic in Gilbert. I mainly see Elizabeth, NP and she closely communicates with Dr B and keeps me updated every step of the way. I have seen Dr B in person 3x now. Both Elizabeth and Dr. B are compassionate, caring and very knowledgable. Even though my eggs are not cooperating and I have not been able to sustain a pregnancy I do noy blame either provider...my body and eggs are to blame. I know that I am in the right place with these providers and would never consider .ovimg to another clinic.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
They will tailor the plan to you and your needs. You will never feel like a number.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Elizabeth Shrader NP has held my hand every step of the way. She has personalized my treatment plan to me. She responds to my emails promply and answers all of my questions. Dr Behera listens, never rushes me, hugs me when Im sad or upset, tailors my treatment plan to me and genuinly shows she cares about ME. I was crying prior my egg retrieval...Dr. B held my hand and wipes away my tears until I was sedated.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
IUI #1 resulted in a missed abortion. There was a heartbeat, but we lost the baby. I was terrfied of miscarrying again. I was given the option of another IUI or IVF. We chose IVF because my AMH was low and I wanted to improve the odds of not miscarrying again, wanted to be able to do PGS testing to ensure no chromosomal abnormalities, and was hoping to freeze embryos gor future pregnancies. IVF round 1 was cancelled because I ovulated prematurly. IVF round 2 I had 8 follicles, 3 eggs were extracted. ICSI was performed. 1 embryo split into 2 but didnt do anything beyond that. The other 2 never fertilized. I do noy blame my providers for any of this. They have been up front with me about success rates, what to expect for my body, and how to proceed.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The MA Cheryl at the Gilbert clinic is amazing! She took care of everything I asked for help with. She is very sweet and compassionate. I havr had trouble getting reponses from the IVF Nurses and feel a disconnect from them being at the sattelite clinic instead of the big clinic in Scottsdale. I made the NP aware and she has chosen to do most of the communication with me directly to alleviate the gaps.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Strengths: NP and Dr. B are ah-mazing. I have no complaints about them what-so-ever. They communicate well, are brilliant, tailor everything to my needs and body, and are just overall wonderful people. The MA Cheryl is just as amazing!
Weaknesses: communication and responses from business office and IVF Nurses is spotty. When I met 1 of the IVF nurses,however, on the day of my retrieval she was very kind and answered all of my questions. She respnded quickly yo my needs post-retrieval with nausea meds, pain meds, warm blankets, etc.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
IUI my insurance covered after I met my deductible. IVF was $13,900, PGS $1800 (plus fee to genetic company), EEVA $599, plus cost of meds. Transfer is $3,900...but we have not made it to this step. We are in the process of considering egg donor which is $14,500 for 8 eggs or $12,500 for 6 eggs plus $3900 for transfer
What specific things went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
NP forgot to call in Zofran...but ehrn reminded she had thr MA call it in quickly.
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
10
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
9
10
I love Dr. Behera and trust her ability to get me pregnant. Her bedside manner is unlike any I've ever seen and she's always willing to answer any questions I have...Dr. Behera and her entire staff are all fabulous. At my initial consult I brought a pregnant friend (I'm single) who was a past patient of hers (who went to a different clinic for reasons unrelated to Dr. Behera's care). At my follow up with Dr. Behera over two months later she asked me how my friend was doing by name. That's just one example of how they make you feel like you're family...
The staff [at Bloom Reproductive Institute] is all friendly, helpful and VERY competent. The entire staff is very organized and in all cases next steps are provided before you could even need to ask...
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
9
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
I love Dr. Behera and trust her ability to get me pregnant. Her bedside manner is unlike any I've ever seen and she's always willing to answer any questions I have.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
It can be a wait to get on her calendar. Typically when she tells her staff to schedule a follow up around X date you can add 2-3 weeks before the staff finds an appointment slot for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera and her entire staff are all fabulous. At my initial consult I brought a pregnant friend (I'm single) who was a past patient of hers (who went to a different clinic for reasons unrelated to Dr. Behera's care). At my follow up with Dr. Behera over two months later she asked me how my friend was doing by name. That's just one example of how they make you feel like you're family.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I'm single, attempting to have a chip on my own using frozen donor sperm. She did blood work and HSG and I think and SHG to make sure all was normal. Once the results were in she gave me the choice of starting with a natural cycle or clomid, talking me through the risks of clomid. She was understanding and supportive of my choice to start my first cycle with clomid and a trigger shot. In her office the IUI is performed by one of her NUrse Practitioners. On day 3 and 10 they do an ultrasound to first confirm there are no cysts and then check readiness size & number. Clomid was given days 3-7 (50mg the first cycle, 100mg the second). I triggered with Ovidrel and IUI was exactly 36 hours later. After IUI cream progesterone was used vaginally with a blood check on day 6 to check progesterone. I'm still in the two week wait of my 2nd IUI.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The staff is all friendly, helpful and VERY competent. The entire staff is very organized and in all cases next steps are provided before you could even need to ask.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
If my second cycle fails I will have questions about medicine protocols. I've heard from peers that there are alternatives to clomid with lower risk of multiples but better egg quality. I didn't know to ask about them before and am not sure if those are options for me. Every RE is trying to make their own recipe for success so maybe Dr. Behera believes clomid is crucial in that recipe, but I just want to know if there are other options.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I have very good insurance so can't really speak to this.
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
10
Age
33
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Bahera really cares about safety of her patient and safety of pregnancy and baby so she takes a more careful approach. I think 2 embryos is the most she will transfer for this reason. Also during IUI’s if ever over stimulated with multiple follicles she would cancel for that month. I really value her staying strong to these numbers. Multiples pose higher risk to mother and babies. Not to mention what it takes to care for multiples.
My IVF nurse assigned to me [at Bloom Reproductive] was a breath of fresh air. She was patient with me. Answered all my questions to the best of her ability and if she didn’t have an answer she would get one for me. Riley always got back to me in a timely manner. She was compassionate and knowledgeable.... Office is clean and in good condition. Overall I would say the office runs smoothly. Employees always looked and talked professionally and they all seem happy at their job. Friendly faces with enthusiasm to be working for a great cause!
Age
33
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Bahera is knowledgeable, compassionate, gentle, kind, smart, and great communicator. She gave me a sense of ease during my treatment. She was the doctor I needed during a very difficult time in my life.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Trust Dr. Bahera and her staff to help formulate a plan that works best for you and your family.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Bahera always gave me a sense of peace while in her care. I went through 5 unsuccessful IUI’s with Dr. Bahera and her office. I was beginning to lose hope of ever being able to have my own child. Dr. Bahera always gave me a sense of hope and a sense of calmness. She held my hand on multiple occasions. I never told her what a dark place our struggles with conceiving had put me in. It’s like she knew just what I needed. Compassion, along with her expertise. I trusted Dr. Bahera 💯! With God and the help of Dr. Behera, Tamera and Riley we have a beautiful baby girl! We are getting ready to to do another fresh embryo transfer and their is no one else I would want to do it with!! I can say with confidence and ease that Dr. Bahera and her staff is worth putting your trust in!
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I don’t remember many specifics of my treatment plans. We did 5 cycles of IUI using Clomid and femora. Progesterone and estrogen suppositories along with estrogen patches. We did trigger shots prior to issemination.
During our IVF cycle we used above creams, patches, daily progesterone injections, daily aspirin, BID COQ10, daily steroids. I’m forgetting a lot!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Riley)
My IVF nurse assigned to me was a breath of fresh air. She was patient with me. Answered all my questions to the best of her ability and if she didn’t have an answer she would get one for me. Riley always got back to me in a timely manner. She was compassionate and knowledgeable.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Office is clean and in good condition. Overall I would say the office runs smoothly. Employees always looked and talked professionally and they all seem happy at their job. Friendly faces with enthusiasm to be working for a great cause!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
If I remember correctly IUI cycle was around $2,000 plus medications and IVF was around $13,500 plus medications.
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Dr. Bahera really cares about safety of her patient and safety of pregnancy and baby so she takes a more careful approach. I think 2 embryos is the most she will transfer for this reason. Also during IUI’s if ever over stimulated with multiple follicles she would cancel for that month. I really value her staying strong to these numbers. Multiples pose higher risk to mother and babies. Not to mention what it takes to care for multiples.
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10
10
Age
39
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
[Dr. Behera] was wonderful. She was so so passionate. She listened but was realistic with us. She always made us feel well informed and heard. She explained everything in detail and simply just made us feel good.... Treatment strategies: We did an egg retrieval cycle. I had to have the procedure to check for polops prior. We did a fresh transfer which resulted in a 7 week miscarriage. Then we did a frozen embryo cycle with a donor egg and my last frozen embryo.
The front desk lady, Ashley was kind and discrete. The strengths of the whole clinic were the kindness of the whole staff [Bloom Reproductive Inst], the knowledge very person had, and the quick response to my questions. The weaknesses would be that they didn’t have an acupuncturist on staff. I needed to go to another offi e for that service.... They were nothing but incredible. From the nurses who took blood every other day all the way up To Tamara. Everyone was caring and compassionate. They knew me by name when I arrived and were always willing to help.
Age
39
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
De Behera was wonderful. She was so so passionate. She listened but was realistic with us. She always made us feel well informed and heard. She explained everything in detail and simply just made us feel good.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The staff is knowledgeable and will help.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
The staff was incredible. They spent quite a bit of face to face time answering questions and guiding us through how to use the medications. They were always available by phone or email. My appointments were scheduled at times that were good for me. They were always warm, kind, and understanding.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Treatment strategies: We did an egg retrieval cycle. I had to have the procedure to check for polops prior. We did a fresh transfer which resulted in a 7 week miscarriage. Then we did a frozen embryo cycle with a donor egg and my last frozen embryo.
Protocols: I’m thinking this is referring to the medicine schedules. I had a chart that told me when to take what. I remember there were quite a few pills, baby aspirin, vitamins, Lupron, Gonal, Menopur, etc. we did a Trigger shot too for the initial cycle.
Rationale: we skipped IUI because of my previous miscarriages and my age. We tried to get healthy eggs throufh the egg retrieval process. We froze three embryos. We ended up having one frozen embryo and 2 donor embryos transferred on my last attempt. We went bold. I actually had four babies, but two were in the same sac and around 8 weeks, there were no longer heart beats. We have twins now.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Tamara )
They were nothing but incredible. From the nurses who took blood every other day all the way up To Tamara. Everyone was caring and compassionate. They knew me by name when I arrived and were always willing to help.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The front desk lady, Ashley was kind and discrete. The strengths of the whole clinic were the kindness of the whole staff, the knowledge very person had, and the quick response to my questions. The weaknesses would be that they didn’t have an acupuncturist on staff. I needed to go to another offi e for that service.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I don’t specifically remember.
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
We transferred two on the first attempt and I wAs pregnant with one baby biut miscarried. On the second attempt, we transferred 3 to be bold. It was our last shot.
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10
10
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
She [Dr. Millie Behera] is very caring and understanding & explains treatment plan in depth. She individually tailors a plan based on each person's situation. She let me set my own pace, but gave recommendations if I asked (ex: do IUI again or go to IVF)...I would want a new patient to know IVF takes much longer than you expect. I started back in November and probably wont transfer until April...try and get on her schedule ASAP.
No weaknesses [at Bloom Reproductive Institute]. Prompt to return calls, great environment, typically don't wait long than 10 minutes. I would want a new patient to know IVF takes much longer than you expect. I started back in November and probably wont transfer until April. Don't hesitate to ask questions...All doctors and nurses are very caring and get back to you if you have questions almost immediately.
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European, Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She is very caring and understanding & explains treatment plan in depth. She individually tailors a plan based on each person's situation. She let me set my own pace, but gave recommendations if I asked (ex: do IUI again or go to IVF)
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She's great - try and get on her schedule ASAP.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
All doctors and nurses are very caring and get back to you if you have questions almost immediately.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
3 timed intercourse, 1 IUI, in the process of IVF
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Sabrina)
Very caring, knew my case and didn't make me feel just like a number.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
No weaknesses. Prompt to return calls, great environment, typically don't wait long than 10 minutes. I would want a new patient to know IVF takes much longer than you expect. I started back in November and probably wont transfer until April. Don't hesitate to ask questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Including medications we have spent close to $40,000 (including meds).
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10
10
Age
33
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
She is a very kind person and really listens to your concerns and tailors your treatment for you individually. She is very compassionate and always asks how you are feeling anytime she sees you in the office.... Dr. Behera and every member of her staff make you feel very cares for and treat you will compassion.... I love the clinic in general. Sometimes it is a little hard to get through, but I ALWAYS get a call back pretty quickly.
I am so happy with every one of the nurses in this office [Bloom Reproductive Institute[. I mostly have appointments with Lisa or Tamara. They are both very kind and knowledgeable. They always listen to my concerns and take them seriously. I recently asked to try a new medication and asked about having surgery and Tamara made me feel like she really cared about me and my concerns.
Age
33
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She is a very kind person and really listens to your concerns and tailors your treatment for you individually.
She is very compassionate and always asks how you are feeling anytime she sees you in the office.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She's great!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Behera and every member of her staff make you feel very cares for and treat you will compassion.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I am so happy with every one of the nurses in this office. I mostly have appointments with Lisa or Tamara. They are both very kind and knowledgeable. They always listen to my concerns and take them seriously. I recently asked to try a new medication and asked about having surgery and Tamara made me feel like she really cared about me and my concerns.
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I love the clinic in general. Sometimes it is a little hard to get through, but I ALWAYS get a call back pretty quickly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
I feel the costs are very fair and reasonable. Around $600 for IUI with semen wash included.
Most of the other costs have been covered by my insurance. (ultrasounds, bloodwork, HSG, SHG. )
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10
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
10
10
Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable. She truly exceeded my expectations! As a nurse, I've worked with good, bad and indifferent physicians. Dr. Behera is not only knowledgeable about infertility, she has outstanding bedside manor. It's hard to find a physician that has both qualities!... Go in with an open mind! Be willing to hear your options. Be flexible, not all treatment plans work for every patient! Dr. Behera is really good about making individual treatment plans for each patient
Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable. She truly exceeded my expectations! As a nurse, I've worked with good, bad and indifferent physicians. Dr. Behera is not only knowledgeable about infertility, she has outstanding bedside manor. It's hard to find a physician that has both qualities!... Go in with an open mind! Be willing to hear your options. Be flexible, not all treatment plans work for every patient! Dr. Behera is really good about making individual treatment plans for each patient
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
10
10
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable. She truly exceeded my expectations! As a nurse, I've worked with good, bad and indifferent physicians. Dr. Behera is not only knowledgeable about infertility, she has outstanding bedside manor. It's hard to find a physician that has both qualities!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Go in with an open mind! Be willing to hear your options. Be flexible, not all treatment plans work for every patient! Dr. Behera is really good about making individual treatment plans for each patient
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She created an individual treatment plan for me according to my wishes
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10
3
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
3 IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
3
We did two treatments for egg retrieval [with Dr. Behera] and both were canceled due to minimal eggs seen during ultrasound...has a very soft touch and truly does act like she cares...She has a very nice approach...Warm and takes the time to explain what’s going on, never felt rushed.Soft approach and even hugged us as we met. Truly don’t have anything bad to say about her as a doctor...There seems to be a disconnect between the staff and the doctor
Most the time you’re dealing with the staff [at Bloom Reproductive]...There seems to be a disconnect between the staff and the doctor... it’s very hard to get through to her[Dr. Millie Behera]. Most the time you’re talking with staff and you just feel like a number. They are hard to reach and they don’t respond to calls in a timely manner...[the nurses are] Hard to reach and poor communicators. It’s the reason why we left the clinic...
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Ashkenazi Jewish
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
3
How was your experience with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
She has a very nice approach, very soft and caring. Warm and takes the time to explain what’s going on, never felt rushed.Soft approach and even hugged us as we met. Truly don’t have anything bad to say about her as a doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Most the time you’re dealing with the staff and the staff are into warm the way the doctor is. There seems to be a disconnect between the staff and the doctor
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Bagheera has a very soft touch and truly does act like she cares.
Describe the protocols Millie Behera used in your cycles at Bloom Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I don’t recall
Describe your experience with your nurse at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Hard to reach and poor communicators. It’s the reason why we left the clinic
Describe your experience with Bloom Reproductive Institute.
The strain does the doctor she truly seems that she cares. But, it’s very hard to get through to her. Most the time you’re talking with staff and you just feel like a number. They are hard to reach and they don’t respond to calls in a timely manner
Describe the costs associated with your care under Millie Behera at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
Can’t recall
Describe Millie Behera's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Bloom Reproductive Institute.
We never made it that far with her. We did two treatments for egg retrieval us and both were canceled due to minimal eggs seen during ultrasound
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