Shauna McKinney
Tulsa Fertility Center
Available Lines of Communication
Nurse email
Direct line to nurse
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Medical SchoolU of Oklahoma
ResidencyVanderbilt
FellowshipU of Alabama
Tulsa
115 E. 15th Street
Tulsa, OK 74119
918.359.2229
22 assessments
1
1
Age
23
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
1
1
Our consultation [with Dr. Shauna McKinney] was extremely rushed and I didn’t have time to ask most of the questions I had. She mainly told us why we were there (which we already knew) and then sent the nurse in to handle paperwork. We left feeling extremely confused and not sure where to go from there... I didn’t get a chance to truly explain our story and what we’ve tried with other doctors to inform her of our past treatments. I have PCOS and when I tried to bring that up she said that it didn’t matter because it was more about my husband and his fertility issues than mine which made me feel a little put off.
My main problem [at Tulsa Fertility Center] is with the lack of communication between both Dr. and patient and nurse and patient. I feel they should have a little more compassion when it comes to each individual story even tho they’ve heard a million different stories, each story is hard and special that patient and it should be treated as such...They would never give us a straight answer to how much we would have to owe until AFTER it was over and we had no choose but to pay whatever amount they told us. It felt very deceitful and very frustrating...They’re major weakness is communication with the patients. E
Age
23
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
1
1
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
I feel she could be very pleasant but it did come across like we were just a number and basic. I didn’t get a chance to truly explain our story and what we’ve tried with other doctors to inform her of our past treatments. I have PCOS and when I tried to bring that up she said that it didn’t matter because it was more about my husband and his fertility issues than mine which made me feel a little put off.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Have your questions written down and don’t feel pressured to leave without answers.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Our consultation was extremely rushed and I didn’t have time to ask most of the questions I had. She mainly told us why we were there (which we already knew) and then sent the nurse in to handle paperwork. We left feeling extremely confused and not sure where to go from there.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We’ve only had a consultation with her before deciding to look elsewhere.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff especially the front desk seemed like they didn’t know anything going. I tried asking a question and was told to multiple questions that she wasn’t sure and I could ask a different nurse whenever we came back for treatment. We didn’t even pick our treatment and our question was about the different treatments! They came across very uninformed! The front desk lady who handles calls and payments was clueless. Every time I called I was told she wouldn’t know how much we had to pay until after our appointment. Once we got there she called us up three different times because she said she forgot to charge us for three different things! Very annoying.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
They’re major weakness is communication with the patients. Every nurse or staff member there wants to refer you to a different person for a simple question. I don’t know if they truly don’t know or simply don’t care to answer my question. Many of my questions went unanswered.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
So far the only cost we had was for our consultation and sperm analysis. But that was a frustrating process. They would never give us a straight answer to how much we would have to owe until AFTER it was over and we had no choose but to pay whatever amount they told us. It felt very deceitful and very frustrating.
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Provided conflicting information
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8
8
Age
34 - 36
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
8
8
every appointment I saw Dr. McKinney. She performs all of the ultrasounds herself. ... Dr. McKinney is energectic and sometimes a whirlwind when talking with her. However, she also fully answers my questions, relies on best practices and research to make adjustments to protocol. She is compassionate and understands the stress that is involved with this process. When I had questionable lab results, she called me personally to go over options.
There have been a couple times I emailed to them [Tulsa Fertility Center] the paperwork, and then received a phone call that it was not turned in. Even with these technical problems, they have been very friendly and understanding. ... All the nursing staff at the clinic is fabulous. They are caring, quick to return messages, and incredibly compassionate. ... This clinic is small enough that you are not treated as a number.
Age
34 - 36
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Professor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
8
8
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney is energectic and sometimes a whirlwind when talking with her. However, she also fully answers my questions, relies on best practices and research to make adjustments to protocol. She is compassionate and understands the stress that is involved with this process. When I had questionable lab results, she called me personally to go over options.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
I would advise them to come to the appointment prepared with questions and ready to speak up. Due to Dr. McKinney’s high level of energy, it is sometimes easy to get overwhelmed and forget the questions while in the office.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
This clinic is small enough that you are not treated as a number. I had easy access to my nurse through the portal, and every appointment I saw Dr. McKinney. She performs all of the ultrasounds herself. All the staff have been friendly and understanding of this process.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
4 IUIs, we used Femera, low-dose Follistim, and trigger shot. No positives.
2 retrievals— both used lupron for suppression, first used follistim, second used Gonal-F. Both resulted in 1 embryo.
3-preparations for FET. First 2 used Lupron, estrogen patches, and vaginal estrogen. 2nd one also added sildenafill suppository. Both FETs were cancelled due to thin lining, but 2nd was better. Currently doing 3rd FET with adjustment of injectable estrogen instead of patches.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Nichole Flores)
All the nursing staff at the clinic is fabulous. They are caring, quick to return messages, and incredibly compassionate. They have guided me through the process and provide extremely clear and thorough instructions after each visit.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
This is a nice clinic and the staff are friendly and easy to talk to. The only issues I’ve had we’re related to submitting my consent paperwork prior to treatment. There have been a couple times I emailed to them the paperwork, and then received a phone call that it was not turned in. Even with these technical problems, they have been very friendly and understanding.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
I think costs were comparable to type rates for fertility in the US. $10,000-$15,000 for retrieval, $3,000 - $5,000 for transfer.
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Dr. McKinney explained the pros and cons of each to us, and left the decision completely up to us. There has been no pressure to choose one over the other.
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Lost paperwork
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3
4
Age
19 - 20
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
3
4
Dr McKinney did a good job with explaining the procedures and what to expect and was blunt about our chances of conceiving natural, with IUI, and with IVF. At only 19-20 years old she never once made me feel as if I was “to young” to be going to her clinic for help. One downfall is that when my first IUI failed and I wanted to begin injections I was told “everything went perfect there’s no need to change your meds” even though in my eyes it did not result in a pregnancy therefore it did not go perfect.
The staff [Tulsa Fertility Center] are amazing but they don’t listen to what the patient really wants. This clinic just uses their basic protocols instead of making each patient an individualized plan of care. The clinic itself was very nice and clean... They told me I was unable to schedule an appointment with dr McKinney in the middle of a treatment cycle and that I would have to hold off on starting IUI #3 and schedule an appointment
Age
19 - 20
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
3
4
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr McKinney did a good job with explaining the procedures and what to expect and was blunt about our chances of conceiving natural, with IUI, and with IVF. At only 19-20 years old she never once made me feel as if I was “to young” to be going to her clinic for help. One downfall is that when my first IUI failed and I wanted to begin injections I was told “everything went perfect there’s no need to change your meds” even though in my eyes it did not result in a pregnancy therefore it did not go perfect. Towards the end of IUI #2 I sent a message in patient portal regarding again wanting to change my meds and go through with IUI #3. They told me I was unable to schedule an appointment with dr McKinney in the middle of a treatment cycle and that I would have to hold off on starting IUI #3 and schedule an appointment if I wanted to discuss changing anything. I felt I already waited enough and if I’m paying for a treatment there should be no reason why I can’t meet the Dr in the middle of the treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Look elsewhere if you want an aggressive treatment
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr McKinney’s office knew who I was the minute I walked through the door by appointment number 2. When I went to the desk to check in I hardly ever had to tell them my name
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
For both my IUIs I went in once between day 2-5 for baseline ultrasound and bloodwork, then I was put on 5mg of letrazole day 5-9, mid cycle ultrasound between day 12-15, 1st I had only 1 follicle and the 2nd I had 1 good size and 1 that. Plus possibly catch up, day after midcycle ultrasound I would trigger with ovidril at 8pm then go in for IUI 36hrs later, 7dpiui progesterone bloodwork, and 14dpiui HCG bloodwork. Each cycle costed around $800 total. Both cycles failed. I believe due to the fact I ovulated earlier than the 36hr mark but her protocol is IUI 36 hours after IUI
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center.
They got back to me within about an hour. Very fast responders.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The staff are amazing but they don’t listen to what the patient really wants. This clinic just uses their basic protocols instead of making each patient an individualized plan of care. The clinic itself was very nice and clean
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
One IUI cost around $900 total with meds, ultrasounds, and bloodwork. That’s a noninjection cycle with no insurance coverage. Our quote on IVF was $12000 down + meds
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10
10
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
Dr McKinney never rushed our appointments and she answered every question in a manner we were able to understand. She provided information on all options and allowed us to choose the one that made the most sense for our family. I was afraid we would be required to do several rounds of IUIs before we would be allowed to explore IVF, but due to our diagnosis, we were able to pursue IVF in the beginning. We spent seven months from our earliest blood test to the frozen embryo transfer - making the process much quicker than we had anticipated.
The staff [at Tulsa Fertility Center] reviewed our history and were able to discuss health concerns from the beginning...I was overwhelmed by the amount of medical history that was requested BEFORE my initial consultation. I had no idea why they would need all of that two weeks before my appointment, but I learned after meeting the staff that they want to study and prepare so that the best form of treatment is presented for the couple's specific needs.
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr McKinney is the most intelligent human being I have ever met and her attention to detail was excellent. She never promised success, just that she would do everything within her power to ensure the highest chance of success which made us feel like we were more than numbers or dollar signs. Dr McKinney held my hand and hugged me when I cried at my appointments and she explained everything in a way that was not overwhelming. No one wants to walk through the doors at her clinic, but since we had to be there I am so glad we had her to be our guide through the infertility journey.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Write ALL of your questions down and ask every single one of them. So your research beforehand and be your own advocate. If you do not want to do certain things, be vocal. The doctor cannot read your mind. We knew we wanted to give ourselves the best chance of a successful pregnancy and live birth, regardless of costs and we expressed that in the beginning.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr McKinney never rushed our appointments and she answered every question in a manner we were able to understand. She provided information on all options and allowed us to choose the one that made the most sense for our family. I was afraid we would be required to do several rounds of IUIs before we would be allowed to explore IVF, but due to our diagnosis, we were able to pursue IVF in the beginning. We spent seven months from our earliest blood test to the frozen embryo transfer - making the process much quicker than we had anticipated.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
10-12 days of stims: Follistim (50-250u) and Ganirelix (3-5 days) Follistim to stimulate the ovaries and produce eggs. Ganirelix to slow the maturation and allow the smaller follicles to catch up to the larger ones.
Trigger shot of Ovidrel.
FET: Birth control for one month before transfer. Approx 30 days of Lupron to suppress reproductive system. Estrogen patches, 1-4 changed every other day, to thicken lining during weeks before FET and through week 10 of pregnancy. Progesterone in oil 5 days before FET and through week 9 of pregnancy because the pregnancy was unnatural and the placenta had not taken over production.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Nicole and Amanda)
The nurses were always accommodating at appointments and always passed along any questions or concerns to my doctor. The patient portal allowed me to communicate with the nurses on an as-needed basis and that convenient feature helped ease my mind when I had a question but wasn't sure to whom it should be directed.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
I was overwhelmed by the amount of medical history that was requested BEFORE my initial consultation. I had no idea why they would need all of that two weeks before my appointment, but I learned after meeting the staff that they want to study and prepare so that the best form of treatment is presented for the couple's specific needs. The staff reviewed our history and were able to discuss health concerns from the beginning.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Egg retrieval cycle and most tests associated with cycle $13,000-$14,500
Egg retrieval medication: $7,500
FET procedure: $5,000
FET meds: $2,500
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
TFC has ethical and moral basis for transferring no more than two embryos during a cycle because excessive multiples not only endangers the lives of the fetuses, the mother's safety is severely jeopardized. For those seeking treatment, not in the advanced maternal age bracket, one to two embryos may be transferred.
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10
10
Age
25
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
10
10
I have been nothing but pleased with Dr. McKinney. ... I respect that she didn’t “sugar-coat” anything and was always right to the point. She explained things in a way that was very easy for a lay person to understand. ... Dr. McKinney never made me feel rushed at my appointments and always answered my questions with a smile on her face. She showed she genuinely cared about my feelings by crying with me and also sharing stories from her personal life.
The clinic [Tulsa Fertility Center] was able to see me very quickly, and scheduling has always been a breeze. They utilize an online patient portal for communication, which makes it easy to keep track of documents, results, messages, etc. Everything I had to do was done in-house, so I never had to go to a hospital. ... My IVF coordinator is very detail oriented, and always responds promptly to any questions I have.
Age
25
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
I have been nothing but pleased with Dr. McKinney. She has been through infertility herself, which makes it easy for her to show compassion toward her patients. I respect that she didn’t “sugar-coat” anything and was always right to the point. She explained things in a way that was very easy for a lay person to understand. I highly recommend her!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Be open about your expectations and timeline. She understands every patient is on a different timeline and might want to be less or more aggressive with treatment. She will give you her recommendation, but she will also respect your wishes.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney never made me feel rushed at my appointments and always answered my questions with a smile on her face. She showed she genuinely cared about my feelings by crying with me and also sharing stories from her personal life.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Dr. McKinney discovered I had a very low ovarian reserve for my age. She told me the most aggressive route would be to harvest as many eggs as I could before trying to become pregnant. This is because eggs can’t be retrieved during pregnancy, and my ovarian reserve would only further diminish as time passes. We went through one round of IVF and retrieved 8 eggs. We are still waiting to hear back how many made it to day 5. We plan on doing 1-2 more rounds of egg retrieval before transferring any embryos.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Nichole Johnson)
My IVF coordinator is very detail oriented, and always responds promptly to any questions I have.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The clinic was able to see me very quickly, and scheduling has always been a breeze. They utilize an online patient portal for communication, which makes it easy to keep track of documents, results, messages, etc. Everything I had to do was done in-house, so I never had to go to a hospital.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
One round of egg retrieval with cryopreservation and ICSI was $15,000. Medications cost $6,000. We have not transferred yet, but it will cost $5,000 without medications.
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7
7
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
7
7
Dr. McKinney connected eith me and although she was blunt she was very easy to talk to and made us feel like we had a plan we could try....Despite having two failed cycles with Dr. McKinney I had been really happy with her until i saw another dr recently who was shocked that in 2016 she did day 3 PGS testing and fresh transfer since the standard for some time has been day 5 biopsy and PGS testing followed by an FET...we still wonder if this is why only 2 embryos were normal out of 11 tested.
The financial department [Tulsa Fertility Ctr] was frustrating. They would respond to emails and phone calls. The front desk was friendly and accommodating. They have a wonderful person named Patty who draws blood and is AMAZING at her job....Our IVF cycles were about 12-13 thousand dollars. PGS testing was 5,000 with 2500 being paid to the testing place and 2500 being paid to the clinic.
Age
28 - 30
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
7
7
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Despite having two failed cycles with Dr. McKinney I had been really happy with her until i saw another dr recently who was shocked that in 2016 she did day 3 PGS testing and fresh transfer since the standard for some time has been day 5 biopsy and PGS testing followed by an FET...we still wonder if this is why only 2 embryos were normal out of 11 tested. Also my current Dr figured out that I have a rare congenital uterine abnormality (uterine didelphys) and although this wasn't totally Dr. McKinney fault as the radiologist who incorrectlt interpreted the results of the MRI she ordered after having and HSG that indicated a possible mullerian abnormality...I wish she would have pushed a little more and asked for the CD images to look at it herself. I also wish she would have done a hysteroscopy done before my IVF cycles.; my current Dr is doing this and I have been told it helps to show the Dr more of the uterus and what to expect as well as if there is any infection. I wish she would have done one of these...Maybe one of our cycles would have worked then.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Do your own research and ask about other possible tests to be done, advocate for yourself and you can also ask to get her partner Dr. Prough's advice if you want.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney connected eith me and although she was blunt she was very easy to talk to and made us feel like we had a plan we could try.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
For my two IVF cycles the medicines I took were follistem, ganirelix, PIO, the trigger shot. One thing i thought Dr. McKinney did well was raising my dose of follistem from cycle 1 to cycle 2 and waiting a little longer before retrieving on the second cycle and we had much better results as far as good eggs etc.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff was wonderful. I did get shamed a little when one of the IVF coordinators (was not a nurse) got upset with me when I was just a little short on my follistem and I had to be given some that was donated. She was angry that we were able to tell the pharmacy that we needed one less pen of follistem as we had some left over from our previous cycle. She said we shouldn't have been able to do this. I understand her point but I also understand where I was coming from since the pens were $1100 each!
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The financial department was frustrating. They would respond to emails and phone calls. The front desk was friendly and accommodating. They have a wonderful person named Patty who draws blood and is AMAZING at her job.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Our IVF cycles were about 12-13 thousand dollars. PGS testing was 5,000 with 2500 being paid to the testing place and 2500 being paid to the clinic.
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Dr. McKinney simply told us they would not transfer more than two. She did say that transferring two increases your odds that one will implant but I have heard conflicting data since then so I'm not sure what to think.
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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1
1
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Unexplained
1
1
We underwent several IUIs, a cancelled IVF, and a failed IVF before Dr. McKinney happened to mention that in addition to advanced maternal age and low AMH (which was normal before the two-month delay we experienced after starting with TFC), we also had a problem on the male side...We worked with Dr. McKinney for over a year, and throughout the entire process, were provided nothing but incomplete information and frustration.
At our initial visit [at Tulsa Fertility Center], we were instructed to complete our lab work and then we’d be able to schedule our treatment. After not hearing back for two weeks, the nurse asked me to schedule a follow-up visit, which we had been told we didn’t need to do. In addition, I was assured that all of our previous records had been received, but in this two-week-later communication, was told that in fact, not all of the records were received.
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Unexplained
1
1
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
We underwent several IUIs, a cancelled IVF, and a failed IVF before Dr. McKinney happened to mention that in addition to advanced maternal age and low AMH (which was normal before the two-month delay we experienced after starting with TFC), we also had a problem on the male side. His test results indicated that he was on the very low end of the range for a particular number (but in the “normal” range according to the report we have), and we were never told that it was a problem until our post-failed-IVF appointment. Dr. McKinney couldn’t believe that she never mentioned it, and just stated, “Well, that’s why we were doing ICSI,” but did not express any sympathy as to why were upset that we weren’t told specifically prior to that point.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Don't go here unless you like to feel like a statistic.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
I used the Ganirelix protcol with Follistim to stimulate ovarian production. My first attempt only produced 3 eggs, so she adjusted the next round to increase the dosage. I never felt that the doctor was able to manipulate her decisions or set expectations based on my specific situation.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
At our initial visit, we were instructed to complete our lab work and then we’d be able to schedule our treatment. After not hearing back for two weeks, the nurse asked me to schedule a follow-up visit, which we had been told we didn’t need to do. In addition, I was assured that all of our previous records had been received, but in this two-week-later communication, was told that in fact, not all of the records were received. TFC was missing my most recent pap smear and my boyfriend’s test results. You would think that it would be simple for one professional to be in contact with another to ensure that all these records had been received. Instead, I wasn’t notified until two weeks after-the-fact, after being told that everything had been received, that they were missing my Pap smear result. In all, it took 6 weeks and at least 10-20 phone calls on my part to get that last little bit of information transferred, which of course, delayed our treatment for two months. It’s entirely possible that these were my last fertile months; my bloodwork afterward showed a decreased hormone level.
I underwent many IUIs and two IVFs without any significant pain, so I’m not a wimp. However, there was one procedure after which I experienced such extreme cramping, I had tears in my eyes and could barely stand up. I hobbled out of my exam room and asked if they had any Tylenol or Advil, and not one person looked up from their computer or offered to help me up front.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
First round was covered by insurance, 2nd was about $15,000 (Including meds) because we had reached our insurance max.
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Failed to call with results
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
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6
8
Age
35
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
6
8
She [Dr. McKinney] is very friendly and personable for the most part. I had one experience that kind of left me feeling disappointed with her. At my final ultrasound before trigger, 15 follicles were counted, however; only 8 were retrieved at my retrieval. When I asked why not more, she did explain that not all were mature but then proceeded to tell me that she wouldn't come to my work and question how I did my job...No rationale was given to me, the patient, as to why certain medications were used instead of others.
Patient education [at Tulsa Fertility Center] needs to be improved greatly. All the info they give you is electronic so you can't really ask questions if you're not sure about something...I almost had to wait till the next month to get started because they did not get my prescription of provera called in to the pharmacy when they said they would.10,740 for the basic IVF with ICSI 4,500 for meds 895 for trial transfer/SIS And probably 2000 more for the Ovarian Reserve test and others test/appts.
Age
35
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Latino, Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
6
8
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She doesn't spend much time in the room after the 'important' stuff was done. If you have questions be sure to have them ready and start talking as soon as she gets done. Nothing is explained as to what exactly she is looking for at the baseline/miscycle ultrasounds. She is very friendly and personable for the most part. I had one experience that kind of left me feeling disappointed with her. At my final ultrasound before trigger, 15 follicles were counted, however; only 8 were retrieved at my retrieval. When I asked why not more, she did explain that not all were mature but then proceeded to tell me that she wouldn't come to my work and question how I did my job. I was a little taken aback, but as I was still affected by the anesthesia, I didn't say anything more. I really like her overall but that one comment just left a bad taste in my mouth.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Have your questions written down and don't be afraid to speak up.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She was very empathetic, having gone through infertility herself. She said understood exactly what we were going through.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
No rationale was given to me, the patient, as to why certain medications were used instead of others.
Overlapped BC and 10ui Lupron for 4 days then only 10ui Lupron for 7 days. Lowered to 5ui after that.
Added in 200ui AM and 150ui PM Folistim and Dexamethosone for 9 days.
Trigger at 11pm on day 10.
Retrieval in day 12.
Started Doxycycline and Medrol for 5 days.
I had 15 follicles, 8 eggs, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 1 made it to day 5 transfer.
Waiting now for beta.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very sweet.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
Patient education needs to be improved greatly. All the info they give you is electronic so you can't really ask questions if you're not sure about something.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
10,740 for the basic IVF with ICSI
4,500 for meds
895 for trial transfer/SIS
And probably 2000 more for the Ovarian Reserve test and others test/appts.
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
We didn't have the option of transferring more than one as only one made it to day 5.
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
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10
10
Age
34 - 36
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Male Factor, Unexplained
10
10
We've gone through 4 IUI cycles [with Dr. McKinney] in which we used follistim and ovidrel. After the 4th, we decided to move on to IVF with ICSI (to help with male factor infertility, low motility) using Follistim...Our first cycle was cancelled due to a cyst. We made it to retrieval during the second cycle but weren't able to transfer after PGS testing deemed the remaining embryos weren't of a good quality. After undergoing 2 surgeries (one to drain a cyst by my gynecologist and one to remove it by Dr. McKinney and her partner Dr. Prough) we started our 2nd official IVF cycle in late March.
They [Tulsa Fertility Center] have all been so kind and understanding. I found out today that most of the employees in the office have gone through fertility treatments of some sort. That means a lot to me because it means they really understand the process...It is very organized. I've been in and out quickly which is important to me because we travel 2 hours one way for appointments. Even though it's a quick process, I've NEVER felt rushed. They always take time to answer any questions we have.
Age
34 - 36
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Male Factor, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney is very personable. She's very candid with you and relates to you as a patient. I've always felt valued as a patient and that she's looking out for my best interest to help us start a family.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Know that she will be very candid and doesn't sugar coat the information she's telling you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She relates to what we're going through and really listens to and answers all questions we have no matter how long it takes.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We've gone through 4 IUI cycles in which we used follistim and ovidrel. After the 4th, we decided to move on to IVF with ICSI (to help with male factor infertility, low motility) using Follistim. Our first cycle was cancelled due to a cyst. We made it to retrieval during the second cycle but weren't able to transfer after PGS testing deemed the remaining embryos weren't of a good quality. After undergoing 2 surgeries (one to drain a cyst by my gynecologist and one to remove it by Dr. McKinney and her partner Dr. Prough) we started our 2nd official IVF cycle in late March. I'm currently on Lupron and Dexamethasone and stimming with follistim. We found out today during a mid-cycle US that we will still retrieve but have to wait to transfer due to issues with my lining. I'll continue to go this week until they are ready to retrieve my eggs.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Amanda Johnson)
They have all been so kind and understanding. I found out today that most of the employees in the office have gone through fertility treatments of some sort. That means a lot to me because it means they really understand the process.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
It is very organized. I've been in and out quickly which is important to me because we travel 2 hours one way for appointments. Even though it's a quick process, I've NEVER felt rushed. They always take time to answer any questions we have.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
We've paid close to $20,000 for all treatments and medications.
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
N/A
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10
10
Age
27
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
Dr. McKinney always had a smile on her face and always welcomed me with a warm hug... I never felt like any question was to small and she always reassured me every step of the way. There were only a few appointments I didn't see her. And only for small stuff like blood draining and sonograms. Every big appointment she was there and sat and listened and answered every question....Dr. McKinney showed she really cared about us during treatment. She always listened to our concerns and talked us through the process the entire time.
Strengths-everyone [at Tulsa Fertility Center] was super sweet and supportive. They always greet you with a smile. I feel like they personalized your experience. They got to really know us and our situation...They got us in very quickly for our first appointment. Went in for the first time in January and started treatment the next month when my cycle started...Nichole was amazing. Always greeted us with a smile and would help us with any questions we had.
Age
27
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney always had a smile on her face and always welcomed me with a warm hug! She was super sweet and super helpful during the entire process. I never felt like any question was to small and she always reassured me every step of the way. There were only a few appointments I didn't see her. And only for small stuff like blood draining and sonograms. Every big appointment she was there and sat and listened and answered every question. I still feel like I can call her for any questions or concerns.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Ask all the questions you want no matter how silly you think they are. She will answer each one and reassure you there is no silly questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney showed she really cared about us during treatment. She always listened to our concerns and talked us through the process the entire time.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
My body responded very good to the treatment Dr. McKinney wrote up. I started out taking birth control and after a month I started Lupron injections to help suppress my system. After a week or so of that injection we added Gonel-f. I would take an injection in the morning and in the evening. I stemmed for 11 days. At that time I was told I could use the trigger shot. My body responded great. I went in for egg reieval and they collected 16 eggs. Out of the 16, 11 were mature and 7 fertilized. We did a 5 day transfer of two embryos. Unfortunately we miscarried a few weeks later.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Nichole)
Nichole was amazing. Always greeted us with a smile and would help us with any questions we had.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
Strengths-everyone was super sweet and supportive. They always greet you with a smile. I feel like they personalized your experience. They got to really know us and our situation. Which to me was nice. I didn't feel like I had to keep repeating myself everytime I went in.
They got us in very quickly for our first appointment. Went in for the first time in January and started treatment the next month when my cycle started.
Weaknesses-I can't say I really have any.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
We had amazing insurance so I just paid a co pay. But the medication if I didn't have insurance would have been between 5,000-8,000 depending on the treatment plan. I believe the ivf process would have been around 10,000-13,000.
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8
7
Age
31
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
8
7
Very direct and confident in her treatment plan. [Dr. McKinney] Started us off slowly so we didn't overstimulate and explained risks of mulitples very clearly. Difficult at times coordinating with her office though since we are not from the Tulsa area....First IUI - Fermara for 5 days and produced 1 mature follicle. Did not get pregnant with IUI Second IUI - Fermara for 5 days plus several days of FSH injections. Lowest dosage of FSH to encourage two follicles for this cycle.
The office admins [Tulsa Fertility Ctr] were snarky and difficult to work with at times. The receptionist was rude and we always had issues with our insurance. It was the worst part of the whole experience...Communication was limited to their patient portal and sometimes it would take them a long time to get back to you. When you are working with a time sensitive cycle it was stressful and had me worried that I wouldn't hear from them in time.
Age
31
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
8
7
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Very direct and confident in her treatment plan. Started us off slowly so we didn't overstimulate and explained risks of mulitples very clearly. Difficult at times coordinating with her office though since we are not from the Tulsa area.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Do your research and go with lots of questions
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
First IUI - Fermara for 5 days and produced 1 mature follicle. Did not get pregnant with IUI
Second IUI - Fermara for 5 days plus several days of FSH injections. Lowest dosage of FSH to encourage two follicles for this cycle. Produced two mature follicles and became pregnant w singleton
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Communication was limited to their patient portal and sometimes it would take them a long time to get back to you. When you are working with a time sensitive cycle it was stressful and had me worried that I wouldn't hear from them in time. Wish there was just a number to call
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The office admins were snarky and difficult to work with at times. The receptionist was rude and we always had issues with our insurance. It was the worst part of the whole experience. You have to be your own health advocate and be prepared to fight w your insurance and make sure that things are done correctly or you might show up and be expected to pay a lot of money for a visit or US.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
$250 per Ultrasound. $125 for IUI. $200ish for sperm washing and prep. $300+ injectable FSH. $10 for Fermara
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
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8
8
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
8
8
I thought Dr.McKinney was up front, direct, and a realist, but also had compassion for my situation at the same time. I feel like she cares about me and my family even though we are one of thousands of patients she sees.
I realize the nursing staff [at Tulsa Fertility Center] is busy, but sometimes I do feel like a number to them. They always answer my questions, but I feel like I'm annoying them at times. But they are friendly and helpful....The front end of office isn't that organized. I had a very difficult time getting started because no one will answer the phone when you call and if you miss their return call you end up playing phone tag. But once you get on the schedule and past the intake coordinator, it's better.
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
8
8
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
I thought Dr.McKinney was up front, direct, and a realist, but also had compassion for my situation at the same time. I feel like she cares about me and my family even though we are one of thousands of patients she sees.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Ask questions because she'll take the time to answer them. Also make suggestions or ask if something should be considered. She will let you be your own advocate without making you feel crazy.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney made me feel like I was her only patient while talking to me. She gave me individualized care and took my questions and suggestions seriously.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
With DOR, I began on a mini ivf cycle and a birth control priming protocol. So, I took BCP, then Clomid for 10 days then gonal f on days 8, 10 and 12 with trigger on day 15 and retrieval on day 17. I am on an estrogen priming protocol with micro dose flare. I don't have my flow sheet yet.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I realize the nursing staff is busy, but sometimes I do feel like a number to them. They always answer my questions, but I feel like I'm annoying them at times. But they are friendly and helpful.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The front end of office isn't that organized. I had a very difficult time getting started because no one will answer the phone when you call and if you miss their return call you end up playing phone tag. But once you get on the schedule and past the intake coordinator, it's better.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
For a mini ivf cycle, I paid about $11,000, including meds. For normal ivf, it's $18,000 with meds. These also include PGS testing.
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
We haven't discussed this yet.
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10
10
Age
27 - 30
Treated
2012 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
She has stayed for hours to answer all the many questions I have had. She has was been very informative and given me all the options that I have available. She is always optimistic, but yet never fails to inform me of the risks and reasonable outcomes.
I always felt like I was treated as an individual with my own infertility issues, and not just another patient. Everyone was always very sincere, caring, and helpful.
Age
27 - 30
Treated
2012 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
I couldn't have expected any greater experience. Infertility is such an extremely hard and difficult thing to experience, but if any light has come from it, I have had an incredible doctor to treat me through it all. She is absolutely amazing, and I don't know if I could say enough about her. She has stayed for hours to answer all the many questions I have had. She has was been very informative and given me all the options that I have available. She is always optimistic, but yet never fails to inform me of the risks and reasonable outcomes. She is caring, considerate, kind, funny, and just an amazing individual who has been through infertility herself. I would highly recommend her to ANYONE who is needing fertility treatments.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you want. Knowing what you are going through and being educated about the whole realm of the situation can be very comforting.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
I always felt like I was treated as an individual with my own infertility issues, and not just another patient. Everyone was always very sincere, caring, and helpful. When a doctor and nurse cry with you over a miscarriage, and even holds your hand until you fall asleep under anesthesia for your D&C, then you truly know that they deeply care.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Amanda, Kari)
Everyone makes you feel very comfortable when you are at their facility. Bed side manner has always been one of my top priorities, and the staff at TFC exceeds above and beyond.
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8
7
Age
33
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Immunological
8
7
Try to ask all your questions in the consult because you won’t really get to ask her [Dr. McKinney] questions or schedule another consult to ask questions during a cycle...During my initial consult I felt very much like a human. She is very personable. I feel like a human during my interactions with Dr. McKinney but otherwise feel like a number when in a treatment cycle...She’s very personable and knowledgeable. I feel like she looks at the entire picture and recommends based on that. She has a very pleasant bedside manner too. I feel a little like the treatment plan hasn’t been super personalized yet but we’ve just had one cycle.
I’m still trying to decide pros and cons as we have only had one cycle [with Tulsa Fertility Center]. Some of it doesn’t feel super personalized with the treatment plan. It may be different for ivf but so far for our iui cycle it’s not super personalized...They [nurses] get back to you at the end of the day. I was a little frustrated initially because I didn’t fully understand their process...Try to ask all your questions in the consult because you won’t really get to ask her [Dr. McKinney] questions or schedule another consult to ask questions during a cycle
Age
33
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Immunological
8
7
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She’s very personable and knowledgeable. I feel like she looks at the entire picture and recommends based on that. She has a very pleasant bedside manner too. I feel a little like the treatment plan hasn’t been super personalized yet but we’ve just had one cycle.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Try to ask all your questions in the consult because you won’t really get to ask her questions or schedule another consult to ask questions during a cycle
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
During my initial consult I felt very much like a human. She is very personable. I feel like a human during my interactions with Dr. McKinney but otherwise feel like a number when in a treatment cycle
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
Femara day 5-9, follistim and ovidrel trigger with iui. Will put on supplemental progesterone if needed based on lab work
Describe your experience with your nurse at Tulsa Fertility Center. (Assigned nurse: Nichole )
They get back to you at the end of the day. I was a little frustrated initially because I didn’t fully understand their process
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
I’m still trying to decide pros and cons as we have only had one cycle. Some of it doesn’t feel super personalized with the treatment plan. It may be different for ivf but so far for our iui cycle it’s not super personalized.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
1300 for iui I think
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
N/A
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10
10
Age
38
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
[Dr. McKinney was] Very straightforward and clear about the possible chances. She treated me like a person with a brain and actually ordered tests I’d requested. She didn’t take the results of those tests as seriously as I would want, but has agreed to retest...My case definitely didn’t feel like it was unique to them. It felt very routine to them, which didn’t make me feel very good, but it did make me feel like they were competent
My case definitely didn’t feel like it was unique to them [Tulsa Fertility Center]. It felt very routine to them, which didn’t make me feel very good, but it did make me feel like they were competent...14k for IVF retrieval phase, plus 9k meds, plus 2.5k genetic testing...I didn’t appreciate that they didn’t disclose the financial agreements they have with the pharmacy they referred me to until after I’d ordered. I also felt like they had financial agreements with the other referrals like the genetic testing firms and the like.
Age
38
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
4th of 4 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Very straightforward and clear about the possible chances. She treated me like a person with a brain and actually ordered tests I’d requested.
She didn’t take the results of those tests as seriously as I would want, but has agreed to retest.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Be direct and ask lots of questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
My case definitely didn’t feel like it was unique to them. It felt very routine to them, which didn’t make me feel very good, but it did make me feel like they were competent.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
I didn’t appreciate that they didn’t disclose the financial agreements they have with the pharmacy they referred me to until after I’d ordered. I also felt like they had financial agreements with the other referrals like the genetic testing firms and the like.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
14k for IVF retrieval phase, plus 9k meds, plus 2.5k genetic testing.
Describe Shauna McKinney's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Tulsa Fertility Center.
I don’t know yet.
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10
10
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
Dr. McKinney takes a very uncomfortable and anxious situation and makes it very comfortable for her patients. It's obvious that she loves her job and takes everything seriously. My husband, who does not like doctors, even likes going to see her.... Take notes. She is good at explaining everything and I wish I would write down what she is telling me.... The clinic [Tulsa Fertility Center] is a very nice, quiet, clean environment. The online patient portal
The clinic [Tulsa Fertility Center] is a very nice, quiet, clean environment. The online patient portal that they use is very easy to navigate and easy to communicate with the nurses through. They have an on-site lab and an on-site semen analysis as well.... [Cost of Treatment] Everything was told up-front and you're provided with handouts that describe insurance coverage or costs of procedures.... Dr. McKinney takes the time to explain every bit
Age
35
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney takes a very uncomfortable and anxious situation and makes it very comfortable for her patients. It's obvious that she loves her job and takes everything seriously. My husband, who does not like doctors, even likes going to see her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Take notes. She is good at explaining everything and I wish I would write down what she is telling me.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney takes the time to explain every bit of the process and is very caring towards her patients.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The clinic is a very nice, quiet, clean environment. The online patient portal that they use is very easy to navigate and easy to communicate with the nurses through. They have an on-site lab and an on-site semen analysis as well.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Everything was told up-front and you're provided with handouts that describe insurance coverage or costs of procedures.
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10
10
Age
32
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation
10
10
Dr. McKinney was so great! She never sugar coated anything and was very thorough in her explanations of each step and what she was looking at and for with each sonogram. She gave us hope after a lot of disappointment and struggle. She not only cared, she really listened to us and didn’t ever rush during appointments. I would definitely go back to be treated by her, if we decide to try for another baby.
It can get very busy in there [Tulsa Fertility Center] , but they get you through very quickly. You’re never in the waiting room too long. Doctors and nurses are very friendly. The nurses were great, and helped me to feel relaxed when I would get nervous before each ultrasound...Dr McKinney was wonderful. She always made us feel comfortable and she was always very thorough. We loved how she always “kept it real” with us and never gave us false hope. She’s very personable and really cares about her patients.
Age
32
Treated
2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr McKinney was wonderful. She always made us feel comfortable and she was always very thorough. We loved how she always “kept it real” with us and never gave us false hope. She’s very personable and really cares about her patients.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Don’t wait any longer to go see her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney was so great! She never sugar coated anything and was very thorough in her explanations of each step and what she was looking at and for with each sonogram. She gave us hope after a lot of disappointment and struggle. She not only cared, she really listened to us and didn’t ever rush during appointments. I would definitely go back to be treated by her, if we decide to try for another baby.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
It can get very busy in there, but they get you through very quickly. You’re never in the waiting room too long. Doctors and nurses are very friendly. The nurses were great, and helped me to feel relaxed when I would get nervous before each ultrasound.
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Provided conflicting information
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
8
Age
33
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
9
8
Dr McKinney is warm,caring and knowledgable. She was willing to try various treatments but was unable to help us achieve a successful pregnancy...We immediately went to IVF with ICSI due to male factor infertility and PCOS. We did not initially test our embryos but we were unsuccessful with our first IVF cycle which included a fresh transfer of two embryos and two frozen transfers of two embryos each. We had two chemical pregnancies from our frozen transfers.
This clinic's [Tulsa Fertility Center] biggest weakness I believe to be the lab. The embryologists seem to be knowledgable and well trained, but our embryos did not do as well in the lab in Tulsa as they did in our second clinic in Dallas....This clinic had occasional issues with losing appointments when managing my care as a satellite clinic for my second attempt at IVF at another clinic in Dallas.
Age
33
Treated
2014
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
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, PCOS
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8
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr McKinney is warm,caring and knowledgable. She was willing to try various treatments but was unable to help us achieve a successful pregnancy
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr McKinney is extremely warm toward her patients. After many failed transfers she cried with us and seemed to take our failures personally.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We immediately went to IVF with ICSI due to male factor infertility and PCOS. We did not initially test our embryos but we were unsuccessful with our first IVF cycle which included a fresh transfer of two embryos and two frozen transfers of two embryos each. We had two chemical pregnancies from our frozen transfers.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
This clinic's biggest weakness I believe to be the lab. The embryologists seem to be knowledgable and well trained, but our embryos did not do as well in the lab in Tulsa as they did in our second clinic in Dallas.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Monitoring appointments were scheduled between 8-10:00 am. The clinic tried to accommodate requests for earlier appointments.
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Lost appointments
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10
8
Age
32
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
8
I had a good experience. [with Dr Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center]. I like getting to the point and straight facts. She was fact driven and I think catered to what I needed in a physician. When I found out I was having twins and started crying she became the caring physician that I needed at that moment....She's works fast so have all your questions written out ahead of time....She knew we needed IVF/ICSI because of my husband's low semen count from the beginning. She had ruled me out as a reason for the infertility. She based the timing of the retrieval on the number of eggs and my lab values.
I had a good experience. [with Dr Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center]. I like getting to the point and straight facts. She was fact driven and I think catered to what I needed in a physician. When I found out I was having twins and started crying she became the caring physician that I needed at that moment....She's works fast so have all your questions written out ahead of time....She knew we needed IVF/ICSI because of my husband's low semen count from the beginning. She had ruled me out as a reason for the infertility. She based the timing of the retrieval on the number of eggs and my lab values.
Age
32
Treated
2014
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Native American
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Doctor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor
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8
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
I had a good experience. I like getting to the point and straight facts. She was fact driven and I think catered to what I needed in a physician.
When I found out I was having twins and started crying she became the caring physician that I needed at that moment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She's works fast so have all your questions written out ahead of time.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She was very honest about our changes of a live birth.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
She knew we needed IVF/ICSI because of my husband's low semen count from the beginning. She had ruled me out as a reason for the infertility.
She based the timing of the retrieval on the number of eggs and my lab values.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
There was one nurse that I saw the most. I really appreciated her compassion and interested in our success.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The clinic is very well run.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Around 10,000 - 12,000
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0
Age
35
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
—
0
0
Dr. McKinney is unprofessional to say the least. She follows a system and doesn't get away from that system... is WAY in over her head. She cannot keep up with the volume of clients... We were fortunate to get pregnant(10 weeks pregnant) and are still very disappointed with how we were treated...will talk for 5 minutes about you, 20 minutes about her personal life, and then charge you extra because you had a complicated office visit.
Tulsa Fertility Center is by far the worst doctors office that we have ever been to. The lack of care for patients is shocking and they continue to stay in business because there are no other IVF clinics in the local area...We have been there for roughly 10 months and were so happy to finally be finished with our care. I have listed a few things that we went through over our 10 months at Tulsa Fertility Center. We were fortunate to get pregnant(10 weeks pregnant) and are still very disappointed with how we were treated at Tulsa Fertility Center. 1. The only thing that keeps patients going to this fertility center is the location and the fact that nothing else is around in terms of IVF treatments.
Age
35
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
—
0
0
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney is unprofessional to say the least. She follows a system and doesn't get away from that system. You are a number and if you have any questions, she will look at you like you are dumb and then come up with some quick response to get you out the door. She will constantly lie to you, be late to appointments, and be short and quick.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Start acting like a professional. Be courteous to your patients and respect them.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney is WAY in over her head. She cannot keep up with the volume of clients. The staff hate working there and it is obvious that there is tension among everyone in the office.
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
Tulsa Fertility Center is a complete mess. We have been there for roughly 10 months and were so happy to finally be finished with our care. I have listed a few things that we went through over our 10 months at Tulsa Fertility Center. We were fortunate to get pregnant(10 weeks pregnant) and are still very disappointed with how we were treated at Tulsa Fertility Center.
1. The only thing that keeps patients going to this fertility center is the location and the fact that nothing else is around in terms of IVF treatments.
2. You are a number when you walk in and walk out. They do not care about your feelings, they do not know your name, and do not care for the female through the IVF process.
3. The staff do not like each other and it is very obvious.
4. The staff will lie to you about anything and everything.
5. They do everything on their schedule and will keep you on shots and medicine for an extended period of time to fit into their schedule.
6. They get a kickback from the online pharmacy that they use. If you try to get meds at another pharmacy, they will be very mad at you and basically tell you that they will not be correct.
7. Once you find out if you are or are not pregnant, they will start charging you for every service without telling you.
8. For each appointment, you will wait roughly 30-45 minutes to go back to a room and then another 30-45 minutes to see the doctor.
9. The doctor will talk for 5 minutes about you, 20 minutes about her personal life, and then charge you extra because you had a complicated office visit.
10. If you ask questions about the process of IVF, they will take 2-3 days to respond through the portal and then make you feel dumb but an overcomplicated response that makes no sense.
11. They will only contact you through a portal and you DO NOT get notified when you have a message in the portal so you basically need to check it at all times.
12. The most stress throughout the IVF process was not knowing what was happening next, what medicine to take, and really just a lack of communication from the Doctor to us.
If you live in or near Tulsa, you have options. Please go visit other doctors in Dallas, OKC, Kansas City, Wichita, etc. DO NOT settle for Tulsa fertility.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
30,000
What specific things went wrong at Tulsa Fertility Center?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Lost paperwork
- Lost appointments
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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8
Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Tubal Blockage
9
8
Dr. McKinney is personable and happy to answer questions. For the most part, I never felt rushed and she always seemed up to date on my particular case and details...Occasionally, she could come off as dismissive or arrogant, but those instances were rare and definitely didn't overshadow the overall appreciation that I had for her time and expertise...We did a total of 4 IUIs, the first 3 with clomid/monitoring/trigger shot, and the last and final one we added injectibles as a "hail mary." They were pretty standard IUI cycles with regular bloodwork and ultrasounds. I have a blocked tube and my husband has slight morphology issues, so we were treated basically as "unexplained" and went forward with regular IUIs, planning on IVF following the 4th IUI.
Protocols
There were a few communication issues [at Tulsa Fertility Center], but overall, the nurses were very responsive through the portal and explained things well the few times I had to call. The staff in general were kind and organized!...Each full IUI cycle was about $1,500-$2,000 depending on how many ultrasounds I needed, and more for the last cycle where we added injectibles. This is completely out of pocket, no insurance coverage.
Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Operations
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Tubal Blockage
9
8
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney is obviously intelligent and knowledgeable. It puts me at ease when a doctor quotes current research, which she did multiple times. I loved that I saw her at every appointment, and she did every ultrasound so I could ask questions during and get detailed responses. I'm the type of patient that wants to understand every single step and why decisions are being made! Occasionally, she could come off as dismissive or arrogant, but those instances were rare and definitely didn't overshadow the overall appreciation that I had for her time and expertise.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
Dr. McKinney is personable and happy to answer questions. For the most part, I never felt rushed and she always seemed up to date on my particular case and details.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We did a total of 4 IUIs, the first 3 with clomid/monitoring/trigger shot, and the last and final one we added injectibles as a "hail mary." They were pretty standard IUI cycles with regular bloodwork and ultrasounds. I have a blocked tube and my husband has slight morphology issues, so we were treated basically as "unexplained" and went forward with regular IUIs, planning on IVF following the 4th IUI.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
There were a few communication issues, but overall, the nurses were very responsive through the portal and explained things well the few times I had to call. The staff in general were kind and organized!
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
I highly recommend Dr. McKinney for anyone with fertility issues, and for treatments up to IUI, but I was planning to go elsewhere for IVF. TFC has pretty bad IVF success rates (at least back when I looked in 2018) and I also wanted a shared risk program, so I had an appointment scheduled in Oklahoma City for IVF when I got pregnant with the 4th IUI.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
Each full IUI cycle was about $1,500-$2,000 depending on how many ultrasounds I needed, and more for the last cycle where we added injectibles. This is completely out of pocket, no insurance coverage.
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10
10
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
—
10
10
She [Dr. Shauna McKinney] is easy to talk to...understands what we are going through and covers all options throughly! She covered static’s and her res commendations throughly. She allowed my husband and I to be candid in our discussions. I can’t imagine a better doctor to support us during this process.... That she knows what you are going thru so who better to do your treatment!
The staff at this clinic [Tulsa Fertility Center] is always extremely professional, nice and accommodating. The atlmspehere is very laid back which helps make a tense and stressful situation easier to bare. It’s rare that I’ve had to wait but when I have the nurse and doctor are very apologetic.... Thy [the nursing staff] are all very nice supportive and helpful!... She is easy to talk to...understands what we are going through and covers all options throughly! She covered static’s and her res commendations throughly. She allowed my husband and I to be candid in our discussions. I can’t imagine a better doctor to support us during this process.
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She is easy to talk to...understands what we are going through and covers all options throughly! She covered static’s and her res commendations throughly. She allowed my husband and I to be candid in our discussions. I can’t imagine a better doctor to support us during this process.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
That she knows what you are going thru so who better to do your treatment!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center?
She is very personable and very comforting while being realistic.
Describe the protocols Shauna McKinney used in your cycles at Tulsa Fertility Center and their degree of success.
We have started treatment yet...
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Thy are all very nice supportive and helpful!
Describe your experience with Tulsa Fertility Center.
The staff at this clinic is always extremely professional, nice and accommodating. The atlmspehere is very laid back which helps make a tense and stressful situation easier to bare. It’s rare that I’ve had to wait but when I have the nurse and doctor are very apologetic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shauna McKinney at Tulsa Fertility Center.
So far costs have been very reasonable
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