Randal Robinson
UT Medicine Fertility Center
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Medical SchoolU. of Missouri
ResidencyMadigan Army Med Ctr
FellowshipBrigham & Women's Hosp
San Antonio
8300 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-450-9500
4 assessments
10
10
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
He [Dr. Randal Robinson] is kind and makes me feel like he is actually listening to what I have to say. If I am venting he lets me finish and we talk through the process. He makes sure by the end of the appointment I understand the next course of action and he has never made me feel rushed... Excision surgery was done laparoscoply to remove stage 4 endometriosis covering both tubes some colon and uterus. Place on birth control for a few months after surgery to get ovulation back on track. After no pregnancy went back and tried iui but he informed me he was hopeful it would work do to my tubes being slightly damaged from the endometriosis. Place me on 5 mg femura starting day 3 of my period. Took for 5 days and started testing opk on day ten and as soon as I had a positive I contacted the office to schedule iui next day.
[at UT Medicine Fertility Center] Communication is super, the wait time is very minimal, I actually had to catch a flight on the day of my iui and they pushed me to the front in order to accommodate a timely arrival at the airport. The only problem I have is the front desk receptionist seems angry all of the time, she does her job and is informed but hardly ever smiles.. It’s a teaching facility so he usually has different fellows each visit.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Black or African-American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
10
How was your experience with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
He is kind and makes me feel like he is actually listening to what I have to say. If I am venting he lets me finish and we talk through the process. He makes sure by the end of the appointment I understand the next course of action and he has never made me feel rushed
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
It’s a teaching facility so he usually has different fellows each visit.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Dr Robinson and the entire UT staff have always validated my pain and issues with fertility. He was always informed of my case when I come into the office. I’ve never felt like a number when I’m here
Describe the protocols Randal Robinson used in your cycles at UT Medicine Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Fisrt appointment informed me of suspected endometriosis and throughly explain this condition. Proceed to do vaginal ultrasound and confirmed PCOS, scheduled an HSG a few weeks later. Tubes seemed blocked. He informed me that he would like to proceed with surgery if I continue with the bad pain. Excision surgery was done laparoscoply to remove stage 4 endometriosis covering both tubes some colon and uterus. Place on birth control for a few months after surgery to get ovulation back on track. After no pregnancy went back and tried iui but he informed me he was hopeful it would work do to my tubes being slightly damaged from the endometriosis. Place me on 5 mg femura starting day 3 of my period. Took for 5 days and started testing opk on day ten and as soon as I had a positive I contacted the office to schedule iui next day. Fairly easy process
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Love love love the staff, they are well informed and organized.
Describe your experience with UT Medicine Fertility Center.
Communication is super, the wait time is very minimal, I actually had to catch a flight on the day of my iui and they pushed me to the front in order to accommodate a timely arrival at the airport. The only problem I have is the front desk receptionist seems angry all of the time, she does her job and is informed but hardly ever smiles
Describe the costs associated with your care under Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center.
Currently using veterans affairs and they have covered all appointments and treatment so far. Did have to pay $80 for husbands semen analysis and 270$ for the iui procedure
Describe Randal Robinson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UT Medicine Fertility Center.
N/a
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10
10
Age
30 - 35
Treated
2011 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage, Uterine Fibroids
10
10
[Randal Robinson is an] excellent communicator, goes through all of the options and any evidence basis behind our options, he truly treats me as a family member when helping us make any decisions...Hands down he treats me like I was his own family member. He laid it all out even taking my type A science geek personality into account when performing procedures by keeping photos of exactly what fibroids they removed etc. He has personally called me several times and always takes the time to answer any questions I may have.
Package of $7,000 for initial round of IVF not including drugs[at UT Medicine Fertility Center]. Drugs were about $1,200 and the nurses told me where they were the cheapest around town. A frozen transfer is $1,300 without hatching $1,900 with hatching plus the estrace ($14), PIO $30ish per vial will need around 5 vials....[Dr Randal Robinson was an] excellent communicator, goes through all of the options and any evidence basis behind our options, he truly treats me as a family member when helping us make any decisions.
Age
30 - 35
Treated
2011 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage, Uterine Fibroids
10
10
How was your experience with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Excellent communicator, goes through all of the options and any evidence basis behind our options, he truly treats me as a family member when helping us make any decisions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Relax you are in great hands. If you have questions ask he is very patient and answers them all.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Hands down he treats me like I was his own family member. He laid it all out even taking my type A science geek personality into account when performing procedures by keeping photos of exactly what fibroids they removed etc. He has personally called me several times and always takes the time to answer any questions I may have.
Describe the protocols Randal Robinson used in your cycles at UT Medicine Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Pretty conservative. I had no hormone issues so I did natural cycles IVFs. I start my PIO injections (1ml IM) a week before the transfer along with low dose estrace to thicken the lining. He also does not transfer more than 1 embryo at a time in anyone under 35 years of age to prevent a high risk pregnancy as well as long term health complications multiples can have. I take the estrace daily along with the PIO then go for my blood HCG on day 10 (my embryos are 5 days old) then 3 days later another blood HCG. Then I stop the estrace and continue the PIO injections daily until 8-10 weeks. Then he switches me to progesterone suppositories.
Describe your experience with your nurse at UT Medicine Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Carolyn Bagnetto )
I have not had a bad experience with any nurses. They are all so professional and compassionate. I miss the staff when I'm not frequenting the office.
Describe your experience with UT Medicine Fertility Center.
Clean, easy to get to, great hours, calm atmosphere
Describe the costs associated with your care under Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center.
Package of $7,000 for initial round of IVF not including drugs. Drugs were about $1,200 and the nurses told me where they were the cheapest around town. A frozen transfer is $1,300 without hatching $1,900 with hatching plus the estrace ($14), PIO $30ish per vial will need around 5 vials.
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8
9
Age
23 - 24
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
9
Dr. Robinson always greets me in a very welcoming way, he always seems to remember who I am even when I see him in passing so I am not "just another patient"...He is very informative and does not hesitate to make me understand everything that my body is doing. He will answer all my questions that I ask with great information to follow...I would take clomid then a trigger shot to help timing with IUI. Or just clomid and trigger for a timed intercourse cycle.
They [nurses at UT Medicine Fertility Center] help answer questions and that is great in a very confusing time I appreciate it...The only negative is sometimes calling a big clinic it is difficult to get in touch with billing or insurance staff but that is to be expected. Overall my husband have been satisfied with this clinic because they have given us the reassurance they can help us finally have a baby over the years.
Age
23 - 24
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
8
9
How was your experience with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
My entire experience so far has been great at UT health with Dr. Robinson. He is very informative and does not hesitate to make me understand everything that my body is doing. He will answer all my questions that I ask with great information to follow.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Make sure you ask all the questions you can that way he knows all of your concerns and you as the patient have a great explanation of the process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Dr. Robinson always greets me in a very welcoming way, he always seems to remember who I am even when I see him in passing so I am not "just another patient".
Describe the protocols Randal Robinson used in your cycles at UT Medicine Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Normally I would take clomid then a trigger shot to help timing with IUI. Or just clomid and trigger for a timed intercourse cycle.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They help answer questions and that is great in a very confusing time I appreciate it
Describe your experience with UT Medicine Fertility Center.
The only negative is sometimes calling a big clinic it is difficult to get in touch with billing or insurance staff but that is to be expected. Overall my husband have been satisfied with this clinic because they have given us the reassurance they can help us finally have a baby over the years.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center.
Very affordable especially when they bill to insurance
Describe Randal Robinson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UT Medicine Fertility Center.
N/a
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10
10
Age
23
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
15 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
[Dr. Randal Robinson was] Very understanding and willing to adjust our plans according to our needs. Compassionate man. I always felt very comfortable at our appointments. With him being former military and my husband being Active duty military, he understood our need to be persistent in the short amount of time we’d be under his care...Dr Robinson was VERY thorough with everything, unlike the 8 other doctors I saw previously.
The staff [at UT Medicine Fertility Center] was amazing. Went above and beyond...The women who work with Dr Robinson while I was under his care are some of the best nurses I’ve had the opportunity of meeting. They were caring and kind. Everything you could ever want...The only downside is that the clinic is right across the hall from an OBGYN clinic in the building. Overall it’s an amazing facility that completely caters to the needs of their patients. I wish they had more lists of pharmacies to get the medications needed.
Age
23
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
15 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Very understanding and willing to adjust our plans according to our needs. Compassionate man. I always felt very comfortable at our appointments. With him being former military and my husband being Active duty military, he understood our need to be persistent in the short amount of time we’d be under his care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
Go into your appointments with an open mind.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Randal Robinson at UT Medicine Fertility Center?
The staff was amazing. Went above and beyond. Dr Robinson was VERY thorough with everything, unlike the 8 other doctors I saw previously.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The women who work with Dr Robinson while I was under his care are some of the best nurses I’ve had the opportunity of meeting. They were caring and kind. Everything you could ever want
Describe your experience with UT Medicine Fertility Center.
The only downside is that the clinic is right across the hall from an OBGYN clinic in the building. Overall it’s an amazing facility that completely caters to the needs of their patients. I wish they had more lists of pharmacies to get the medications needed.
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