Paul Gindoff
Chelsea Fertility of NYC
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Medical SchoolNYU
ResidencyColumbia
FellowshipSloane Hospital for Women
New York City
105 E 37th St, Suite 1
New York, NY 10016
212-685-2229
4 assessments
8
8
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
8
During IUI, Dr. Gindoff monitored me every 2 days while on Letrozole and advised me when to do my trigger shot and when to come back in for the IUI...Dr. Gindoff is very knowledgeable and precise. He answers all my questions about "wives tales" and leaves me feeling comfortable. He knows when I am upset & having a bad day and takes me time to explain things to me and comfort me.
If you want a clinic where you feel like a patient and not like a lab rat, go to Chelsea. They are able to spend time with you and better yet remember you. I would take note that most appointments are after 9:30 in the AM and before 2PM so it is not the most convenient if you are working...Chelsea Fertility knows the name the minute you walk into their practice. The entire facility is very personable and it is always easy to get a call back from the doctor or a nurse when you have questions. We are on IUI #3 but always feel at home while at Chelsea.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
8
How was your experience with Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
Dr. Gindoff is very knowledgeable and precise. He answers all my questions about "wives tales" and leaves me feeling comfortable. He knows when I am upset & having a bad day and takes me time to explain things to me and comfort me.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
I would walk to each appointment with a list of questions to make sure you get them all answered. When you are there everything can go very quickly if they are busy.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
Chelsea Fertility knows the name the minute you walk into their practice. The entire facility is very personable and it is always easy to get a call back from the doctor or a nurse when you have questions. We are on IUI #3 but always feel at home while at Chelsea.
Describe the protocols Paul Gindoff used in your cycles at Chelsea Fertility of NYC and their degree of success.
During IUI, Dr. Gindoff monitored me every 2 days while on Letrozole and advised me when to do my trigger shot and when to come back in for the IUI.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Chelsea Fertility of NYC. (Assigned nurse: Christina )
The nurses at Chelsea are fantastic, often times after the doctor leaves the room they stay behind just to answer questions and to see how you are feeling. They are extremely helpful working insurance and your insurance preferred pharmacies.
Describe your experience with Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
If you want a clinic where you feel like a patient and not like a lab rat, go to Chelsea. They are able to spend time with you and better yet remember you. I would take note that most appointments are after 9:30 in the AM and before 2PM so it is not the most convenient if you are working.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
We are lucky that IUI is full covered
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6
6
Age
21
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
6
I did consultations [with Dr. Gindoff] and work up me and my spouse did blood work I had an endometrial biopsy and hsg everything came back normal...he wanted me to do ivf natural but I couldn’t afford it and then proceeds to consider iui natural but did not go through because when my cycle started doctor wasn’t available...I got the results I needed but I felt like dr. Gindoff cared more about the price then me (patient) like he wanted to get right to the procedure
Elaine [nurse at Chelsea Fertility of NYC] was very polite and friendly but she wasn’t very organized and she didn’t always return my calls...I had to call often to get my results...I did consultations [with Dr. Gindoff] and work up me and my spouse did blood work I had an endometrial biopsy and hsg everything came back normal he wanted me to do ivf natural but I couldn’t afford it and then proceeds to consider iui natural but did not go through because when my cycle started doctor wasn’t available
Age
21
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Unexplained
6
6
How was your experience with Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
He was respectful seem like he was rushing to get the process over with he didn’t have any compassion seemed more like he cared about the price then me and my concerns i did get some of my questions answered but he was very blunt
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
He’s a doctor that wants to get straight to the point so if you don’t want a compassionate doctor and want to rush the process then continue the process with dr.gindoff
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
I got the results I needed but I felt like dr. Gindoff cared more about the price then me (patient) like he wanted to get right to the procedure
Describe the protocols Paul Gindoff used in your cycles at Chelsea Fertility of NYC and their degree of success.
I did consultations and work up me and my spouse did blood work I had an endometrial biopsy and hsg everything came back normal he wanted me to do ivf natural but I couldn’t afford it and then proceeds to consider iui natural but did not go through because when my cycle started doctor wasn’t available and the time he was my cycle was ending and my work schedule got in the way
Describe your experience with your nurse at Chelsea Fertility of NYC. (Assigned nurse: Elaine Alfond)
Elaine was very polite and friendly but she wasn’t very organized and she didn’t always return my calls
Describe your experience with Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
Office was clean staff were polite and friendly you will feel comfortable but if your a person that really want to have a baby and you want a compassionate doctor That cares for their patient your going to feel a little off about Dr.gindoff
Describe the costs associated with your care under Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
Over $500
What specific things went wrong at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
- Failed to call with results
- Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
I had to call often to get my results
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8
8
Age
41
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality
8
8
Doctor [Dr. Gindoff] spent enough time with us to answer our questions in a frank way... He is very knowledgeable but sometimes won’t let you finish your question before answering. He is prepared to find the answer for you. You just need to tell him what you need and he will explain...Low AMH so high doses of menopur and follistim. 8 days of stim. Fresh transfer after 3 days.
Transferred two embryos [at Chelsea Fertility of NYC] due to my age and low AMH levels/probable low egg quality...Busy clinic but mostly on time. The financial team could do a Better job with explaining costs up front. IVF cycle costs are slightly cheaper but there are always ‘add ons’ as you go through the cycle. Reception staff great...Dr Gindoff was absent and we saw his colleague. They provided conflicting information on retrieval for fresh vs frozen transfer.
Age
41
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Business Executive
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality
8
8
How was your experience with Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
Dr Gindoff explained things in a clear and frank way. He is very knowledgeable but sometimes won’t let you finish your question before answering. He is prepared to find the answer for you. You just need to tell him what you need and he will explain.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
Be prepared to hear the truth. Sometimes it’s not what you want to hear.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
Doctor spent enough time with us to answer our questions in a frank way
Describe the protocols Paul Gindoff used in your cycles at Chelsea Fertility of NYC and their degree of success.
Low AMH so high doses of menopur and follistim. 8 days of stim. Fresh transfer after 3 days.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Chelsea Fertility of NYC. (Assigned nurse: Elaine Christina and Natasha )
Elaine was excellent. Friendly and helpful.
Describe your experience with Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
Busy clinic but mostly on time. The financial team could do a Better job with explaining costs up front. IVF cycle costs are slightly cheaper but there are always ‘add ons’ as you go through the cycle. Reception staff great.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Paul Gindoff at Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
$9500 for cycle plus extras
Describe Paul Gindoff's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
Transferred two embryos due to my age and low AMH levels/probable low egg quality.
What specific things went wrong at Chelsea Fertility of NYC?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Chelsea Fertility of NYC.
Dr Gindoff was absent and we saw his colleague. They provided conflicting information on retrieval for fresh vs frozen transfer.
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8
8
Age
37 - 39
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
5 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Uterine Fibroids, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
8
8
[Dr. Paul R Gindoff was] Experienced and straightforward, kind and caring. He took the time to explain the process and answer my questions. Some days he was more rushed than others but he always treated me with kindness. He was very thorough and on time. He handled retrievals and transfers very well, spoke to me before and after every procedure to make sure I was comfortable and understood.
Strengths [For Raveco- Forest Hills] are that it is a small clinic, so you don’t feel like a number. Wait times aren’t long and you always see your doctor. Doctors are always available to talk Weaknesses are that nursing staff is small so they may seem rushed.... One nurse in particular was amazing - Elaine. The others were ok, but clearly rushed and didn’t take much time to make me comfortable the Elaine did.
Age
37 - 39
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
South Asian
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
5 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Uterine Fibroids, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
8
8
How was your experience with Paul Gindoff at Raveco?
Experienced and straightforward, kind and caring. He took the time to explain the process and answer my questions. Some days he was more rushed than others but he always treated me with kindness. He was very thorough and on time. He handled retrievals and transfers very well, spoke to me before and after every procedure to make sure I was comfortable and understood.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Paul Gindoff at Raveco?
Make sure you advocate for yourself if you have any questions or doubts and he will be willing to discuss and move forward in a way that works.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Paul Gindoff at Raveco?
Took time to explain and answer questions , ressses protocol and plan at various steps, always available to help
Describe the protocols Paul Gindoff used in your cycles at Raveco and their degree of success.
Follistim, menopur, ganirelix for stims, Lupron to trigger, pio before transfers.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
One nurse in particular was amazing - Elaine. The others were ok, but clearly rushed and didn’t take much time to make me comfortable the Elaine did.
Describe your experience with Raveco.
Strengths are that it is a small clinic, so you don’t feel like a number. Wait times aren’t long and you always see your doctor. Doctors are always available to talk Weaknesses are that nursing staff is small so they may seem rushed.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Paul Gindoff at Raveco.
$18000 for ivf cycle
What specific things went wrong at Raveco?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
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