Musa Zamah

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Education

Medical School

Duke

Residency

Stanford U.

Fellowship

UCSF

Musa Zamah works at

University of Chicago Medicine
Rated 9.2

At 1 office

Chicago - South Loop

1101 S Canal St

Chicago, IL 60637

877.336.5667

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 38 - 39

3 IUI

1 IVF

Poor Egg Quality

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Musa Zamah University of Chicago Medicine

[Dr. Zamah] explained everything very thoroughly and answered all of our questions. He also has a great sense of humor! But very hard to get in to see...It was also extra hard to have to wait for the next steps given my likely biggest issue was my age...We did PGS testing, so only transferred 1 genetically euploid embryo..

[U of Chicago Medicine] Good location with validated parking (in South Loop).the MA is awesome, very caring. There is a billing representative that can be helpful (other times I did not find her terribly helpful). Easy to get in touch with nurses, not so easy to get in touch with MD. Long wait times for procedures, but once it treatment, very responsive and had a great experience...typically heard back via MyChart before I heard back via phone call

How was your experience with Musa Zamah at University of Chicago Medicine?

Dr. Zamah is a genius! Truly wonderful to work with. He explained everything very thoroughly and answered all of our questions. He also has a great sense of humor! But very hard to get in to see.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Musa Zamah at University of Chicago Medicine?

Be prepared to wait longer than you'd expect to get on the schedule. Or if time is of the essence, see if you can get in sooner with a different MD.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Musa Zamah at University of Chicago Medicine?

I had to wait a lot longer than I expected to get an appt, start my treatments/retrieval/transfer (tried to schedule in November, first avail appt for consultation was in January, then did back to back IUIs March, April, May (all negative preg tests), but then had to wait until OCTOBER for egg retrieval and then January of the next year for transfer. So all in all over 1 year. When I was actively undergoing treatment I felt very well taken care of and the staff were very easy to reach and responsive! Dr. Zamah is truly a genius - just had to be very very patient. It was also extra hard to have to wait for the next steps given my likely biggest issue was my age. Felt a little like twisting the knife a bit!

Describe the protocols Musa Zamah used in your cycles at University of Chicago Medicine and their degree of success.

antag start dose 150/150. Split ICSI. PGT-A freeze all. lupron trigger option.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at University of Chicago Medicine.

They are so easy to reach via MyChart - very responsive! I did have a little trouble getting in touch via phone call (you need to leave a message with the front desk and wait for call back) - typically heard back via MyChart before I heard back via phone call

Describe your experience with University of Chicago Medicine.

Good location with validated parking (in South Loop). Gary the MA is awesome, very caring. There is a billing representative that can be helpful (other times I did not find her terribly helpful). Easy to get in touch with nurses, not so easy to get in touch with MD. Long wait times for procedures, but once it treatment, very responsive and had a great experience.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Musa Zamah at University of Chicago Medicine.

Around $10,000 including copays for ultrasounds, labs, procedures, and all parts that were not authorized by insurance: ICSI - approximately $3000 payable to our office. Storage - although it is authorized, the fee is payable to an outside lab who will request payment ($675) and will give you a form to file with insurance for reimbursement. I understand the reimbursement will be approximately $200. Embryo biopsy - $2200 payable to our office prior to the egg retrieval. PGT testing - $900 for the first 4 embryos and $200 for each additional embryo payable to the testing lab

Describe Musa Zamah's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at University of Chicago Medicine.

We did PGS testing, so only transferred 1 genetically euploid embryo

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Musa Zamah

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University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago - South Loop

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Review of

Musa Zamah University of Chicago Medicine

2019, Successful

Age 36

1 IVF

Tubal Blockage

Black or African-American

Income $0 - $49K

Nurse or HC Services

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

he [Dr. Zamah] help me get on a strict diet to eat better and to exercise. I wasn’t really overweight but my cholesterol was kind of high and I was borderline diabetic and before he would even consider doing it I had to get my body and control that’s one of the most important things I remember about going to see him...He was a very loving and understanding doctor...he explain everything to me from top to bottom and he also ask questions to see if I understand exactly what he was saying He always reached out to me on his personal phone number to let me know when anything happen he made me feel special and not like a number.

[The nurses at University of Illinois at Chicago were] Very nice very understanding very polite...The clinic was very very professional I didn’t see any weaknesses they knew exactly what to do and how to do it in a professional way. They emailed you all your results then the nurse will call you and go over the results with you whatever you didn’t understand. They make sure they called you 24 hours before your appointment to make sure if you were still able to come. They respect your wishes they never gave you any Problems

How was your experience with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

He was a very loving and understanding doctor even his nurses and his receptionist was wonderful loving people I never fell on Conteboe there they made you feel like it was home. From the first time I started my appointments it was always clear and made sure that I understood everything that we were going to do. His nurses called and checked on me every three days. He even recommend Maisel a good therapist so I can talk about my experience because I was falling into a depression and I was worried about how people felt about and my decision to do IVF. He explain to me that it is my decision and I should not worry about what people think about it if this is what I want to do I should go head and do it he made me feel that he made me feel like he really understood me. And it wasn’t just because he needed the money it was something really real he was like a friend sent me. I would definitely recommend anyone to go to him

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

If you listen to him she will explain every thing you were ever need to know about your process .

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

He was really great, he explain everything to me from top to bottom and he also ask questions to see if I understand exactly what he was saying He always reached out to me on his personal phone number to let me know when anything happen he made me feel special and not like a number.

Describe the protocols Musa Zamah used in your cycles at University of Illinois at Chicago and their degree of success.

One thing I do remember he help me get on a strict diet to eat better and to exercise. I wasn’t really overweight but my cholesterol was kind of high and I was borderline diabetic and before he would even consider doing it I had to get my body and control that’s one of the most important things I remember about going to see him

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Very nice very understanding very polite

Describe your experience with University of Illinois at Chicago.

The clinic was very very professional I didn’t see any weaknesses they knew exactly what to do and how to do it in a professional way. They emailed you all your results then the nurse will call you and go over the results with you whatever you didn’t understand. They make sure they called you 24 hours before your appointment to make sure if you were still able to come. They respect your wishes they never gave you any Problems

Describe the costs associated with your care under Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago.

15,000.00

Describe Musa Zamah's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Well the doctor told me he do transferred to embryos but it was all up to me. He explained to me the Problems of transferring to Embryos. And what he think was the best

Doctor

Musa Zamah

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago

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Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

2014 - 2017, Successful

Age 34 - 37

2 IVF

Anovulation

PCOS

Prefer not to answer

Income $50K - $99K

Operations

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Doesn't Recommend

Successful

Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

My first cycle with dr zamah, he just copied my protocol from a previous ivf cycle with a different dr.It was a fresh ivf cycle.Birth control.lupron.progesterone, although he tweaked it so i wouldn't get my ovaries enlarged (forgot technical word), which happened to me with previous dr.Transfered one 5day blast and was successful...Dr. Zamah may look young but he knows his stuff.He answers every question you can think of with a smile.He is compassionate:when I found out i was having a chemical pregnancy during an ultrasound i was very emotional, and when he found out he rushed to talk to me right away.He is very friendly and funny and makes you feel at ease with every appointment.Great bedside manner.

His nurses at uic are really busy and are prone to making mistakes...Weaknesses: nurses can get so busy that they can misplace your paperwork, will make you retake bloodwork because of this.Unorganized, saying you need to bring in one more thing of paperwork but you already gave it a week ago...Ivf protocol:they dont put you to sleep during procedures and you will be awake n feeling every pain out there (unlike other ivf clinics).

How was your experience with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Dr. Zamah may look young but he knows his stuff.He answers every question you can think of with a smile.He is compassionate:when I found out i was having a chemical pregnancy during an ultrasound i was very emotional, and when he found out he rushed to talk to me right away.He is very friendly and funny and makes you feel at ease with every appointment.Great bedside manner.I notice that whenever i need to do a procedure/ test, knowing it will be painful or awkward for me, he starts talking about random topics to try to distract me.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

His nurses at uic are really busy and are prone to making mistakes.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Im the type that asks too many questions and he gladly always answers all my questions and made sure i understand everything going on.my first ivf cycle with him was a success and when it was time to transfer to a reg dr he actually took the time to call me personally to congratulate me.my second cycle was unfortunately a chemical pregnancy/ miscarriage, and right after the ultrasound and bad news he took the time to talk to me right away even though he had dozens of patients waiting to talk to him/ have procedures done.

Describe the protocols Musa Zamah used in your cycles at University of Illinois at Chicago and their degree of success.

My first cycle with dr zamah, he just copied my protocol from a previous ivf cycle with a different dr.It was a fresh ivf cycle.Birth control.lupron.progesterone, although he tweaked it so i wouldn't get my ovaries enlarged (forgot technical word), which happened to me with previous dr.Transfered one 5day blast and was successful. Second cycle with dr zamah was a frozen cycle.embryos i had made with previous dr about 4 years ago; chemical and eventually a miscarriage.Im currently on my 3rd cycle with dr zamah (4th ivf try).frozen cycle.

Describe your experience with your nurse at University of Illinois at Chicago. (Assigned nurse: Karen)

Karen has been wonderful.She also doesn't answering my 100 questions and makes sure i got everything i needed; my instructions, my calendar, my work note, and communicates well.super lucky to have her as my nurse considering theres another nurse there who is just awful and doesnt belong in an ivf clinic.This unnamed nurse was not pleasant at all when it came to rescheduling me for test, bloodwork, and ultrasounds due to not being able to miss work.This unnamed nurse gave me wrong information, but fortunately for me being a ivf pro, i caught her mistakes.I feel real bad for the person who eventually gets assaigned to this unnamed nurse.The clinic gets busy and you need to be proactive.question everything.double check everything.bring a copy of all your paperwork with you at every visit because they can lose your results, paperwork etc.your medications...make sure you tell them when you run out of something...ie progesterone.a friend of mine who went to uic ivf clinic, ran out of progesterone, her nurse forgot to tell her she needed to keep taking it.most of the staff are wonderful and pleasant.again...except unnamed nurse.

Describe your experience with University of Illinois at Chicago.

Strengths :Dr. Zamah and cheaper ivf costs Weaknesses: nurses can get so busy that they can misplace your paperwork, will make you retake bloodwork because of this.Unorganized, saying you need to bring in one more thing of paperwork but you already gave it a week ago. One particular nurse at this clinic is simply an idiot and no compassion at all.Ivf protocol:they dont put you to sleep during procedures and you will be awake n feeling every pain out there (unlike other ivf clinics).

Describe the costs associated with your care under Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago.

I had insurance so my situation will be diffrent from others with no insurance.I do know ivf costs here are much more affordable considering they only do a few procedures (one specific week per month).

Describe Musa Zamah's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at University of Illinois at Chicago.

With multiple embryo transfers, in my case dr zamah strongly feels against it because of my bicournate uterus and history of incompetent cervix.

What specific things went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Lost paperwork
Failed to call with results
Failed to order appropriate test
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Lost results
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information

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Musa Zamah

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago

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Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

2014 - 2016, Unsuccessful

Age 31 - 33

5 IUI

1 IVF

Donor Sperm

Male Factor

European

Income $50K - $99K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

Neutral

Unsuccessful

Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

[Dr Zamah was]...very intelligent, honest and compassionate. Always open to explaining, considering my input or revisiting issues...Don't be afraid ask all the questions on your mind. Tell him to give you straight answers and he will....First cycle attempted natural IUI -- negative Second utilized u/s and trigger shot (ovidrel) -- negative Third medicated cycle (clomid and ovidrel) -- positive with m/c at 6 weeks Next 2 IUIs with clomid and ovidrel were negative. First IVF -- antagonist protocol ganirelix, menopur and follistim -- 11 eggs retrieved 5 fertilized, 2 6 cell transferred -- negative beta Second IVF -- agonist long Lupron protocol menopur and follistim with FSH co trigger -- 12 eggs retrieved, 11 fertilized but poor quality on day 3 but for one 8 cell grade 2 embryo. 3 day transfer with 2 embryos -- awaiting test results. I've been constantly told I "look good on paper" -- relatively young age, normal lab values, good egg counts noted, but seem to have an egg quality issue. Dr. Zamah was receptive to my concerns about over stimulating with menopur and adjusted dosage throughout second cycle.

in the outpatient building at UIC. Waiting room often really crowded. Obnoxious check in policy of signing in, waiting for clerk to enter info then told to go into another room and register over the phone with an operator....Nursing staff seem really busy, but receptive to calls/questions. Thorough review of results and instructions....Delay in ordering prescriptions that needed prior auth Incident in which wrong lab was ordered to determine timing of IUI.

How was your experience with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Very intelligent, honest and compassionate. Always open to explaining, considering my input or revisiting issues

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Don't be afraid ask all the questions on your mind. Tell him to give you straight answers and he will

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Very thoughtful and attentive

Describe the protocols Musa Zamah used in your cycles at University of Illinois at Chicago and their degree of success.

First cycle attempted natural IUI -- negative Second utilized u/s and trigger shot (ovidrel) -- negative Third medicated cycle (clomid and ovidrel) -- positive with m/c at 6 weeks Next 2 IUIs with clomid and ovidrel were negative. First IVF -- antagonist protocol ganirelix, menopur and follistim -- 11 eggs retrieved 5 fertilized, 2 6 cell transferred -- negative beta Second IVF -- agonist long Lupron protocol menopur and follistim with FSH co trigger -- 12 eggs retrieved, 11 fertilized but poor quality on day 3 but for one 8 cell grade 2 embryo. 3 day transfer with 2 embryos -- awaiting test results. I've been constantly told I "look good on paper" -- relatively young age, normal lab values, good egg counts noted, but seem to have an egg quality issue. Dr. Zamah was receptive to my concerns about over stimulating with menopur and adjusted dosage throughout second cycle.

Describe your experience with your nurse at University of Illinois at Chicago. (Assigned nurse: Karen)

Nursing staff seem really busy, but receptive to calls/questions. Thorough review of results and instructions.

Describe your experience with University of Illinois at Chicago.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago.

mostly covered by insurance. Because this clinic does not do full sedation/anesthesia during egg retrieval, the cost of the procedure is significantly lower.

What specific things went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Failed to call with results
Failed to order appropriate test
Provided conflicting information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Delay in ordering prescriptions that needed prior auth Incident in which wrong lab was ordered to determine timing of IUI.

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Musa Zamah

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago

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Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

2014 - 2016, Successful

Age 31 - 33

1 IUI

PCOS

Unexplained

European

Income $50K - $99K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

He [Dr. Zamah] explained everything, he was very kind and understanding. I wasn’t just someone else he had to work with ... He didn’t sugar coat but he was also very positive. ... He was amazing, understanding, caring, explained everything well and was real with our situation. ... We were just another patient, he treated us really well. ... Only complaint is wait time - often it would be up to an hour or more to see him that was frustrating

The Waiting room times are horrible , doctor amazing sometimes the nurses are unavailable for questions, front desk staff can either be awesome or rude depending on day Overall happy with the clinic [UIC Chicago] ... Only complaint is wait time - often it would be up to an hour or more to see him that was frustrating ... Normal doctors costs my insurance was great I had co pays but nothing crazy

How was your experience with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

He was amazing, understanding, caring, explained everything well and was real with our situation. He didn’t sugar coat but he was also very positive. We were just another patient, he treated us really well. Only complaint is wait time - often it would be up to an hour or more to see him that was frustrating

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Be aware of wait times in waiting room

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

He explained everything, he was very kind and understanding. I wasn’t just someone else he had to work with

Describe the protocols Musa Zamah used in your cycles at University of Illinois at Chicago and their degree of success.

First fertility meds, ovulation trigger shot and at home conception, that didn’t work so then we went on to IUI

Describe your experience with University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Waiting room times are horrible , doctor amazing sometimes the nurses are unavailable for questions, front desk staff can either be awesome or rude depending on day Overall happy with the clinic

Describe the costs associated with your care under Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Normal doctors costs my insurance was great I had co pays but nothing crazy

What specific things went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Provided conflicting information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago.

None

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Musa Zamah

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago

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Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

2016 - 2017, Successful

Age 36 - 37

3 IUI

1 IVF

Anovulation

PCOS

European

Native American

Income $100K - $199K

Nurse or HC Services

2nd of 3 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr. Zamah was compassionate and watched me very closely so I did not overstimulate as I had a higher risk to do so. He is skilled at what he does, and I am thankful to him that we are expecting our first baby...He was always available to ask a question (when on call) even after transfer...going through the initial steps [at UIC - Chicago] were difficult, but once the clinic knew me, I felt like I got more attention and needs met...[nurse] Karen was able to communicate with me via email, my preferred contact method...

going through the initial steps [at UIC - Chicago] were difficult, but once the clinic knew me, I felt like I got more attention and needs met...[nurse] Karen was able to communicate with me via email, my preferred contact method...Dr. Zamah was compassionate and watched me very closely so I did not overstimulate as I had a higher risk to do so. He is skilled at what he does, and I am thankful to him..He was always available to ask a question (when on call) even after transfer.

How was your experience with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

be patient with treatments

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Musa Zamah at University of Illinois at Chicago?

He was always available to ask a question (when on call) even after transfer.

Describe your experience with your nurse at University of Illinois at Chicago. (Assigned nurse: Karen)

Karen was able to communicate with me via email, my preferred contact method.

Describe your experience with University of Illinois at Chicago.

going through the initial steps were difficult, but once the clinic knew me, I felt like I got more attention and needs met.

What specific things went wrong at University of Illinois at Chicago?

Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy

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Musa Zamah

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago

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Review of

Musa Zamah University of Illinois at Chicago

2011, Successful

Age 35

5 IUI

1 IVF

Unexplained

Prefer not to answer

Income $500K

Lawyer

2nd of 3 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Neutral

Successful

Review of

Musa Zamah UCSF

Dr. Zamah was warm, caring, smart and experienced. He was considerate but didn't hide the reality of the challenges of our situation. He was thoughtful about our IVF protocol.

How was your experience with Musa Zamah at UCSF?

Dr. Zamah was warm, caring, smart and experienced. He was considerate but didn't hide the reality of the challenges of our situation. He was thoughtful about our IVF protocol.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Musa Zamah at UCSF?

He was personal, understanding and empathetic.

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Musa Zamah

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UCSF

San Francisco

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