Shon Rowan
West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Medical SchoolU. of Minnesota
ResidencyNaval Reg Med Ctr
FellowshipU. of Minnesota
Morgantown
1322 Pineview Dr
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-598-3100
4 assessments
8
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
8
At all of my appointments I felt well cared for. All of the procedures were well explained. Dr. Rowan is very matter of fact so much so at times his bed side manner suffers. At each appointment I came prepared with questions and he was very patient with me and answered all of them. ... For 10 days follistimAQ 225 iu once a day,menopur 75iu once a day. The last 5 days Ganirelix 250 mcg with the other injections. Trigger shot with Chor Gonadot 10,000 unt injection. 9 eggs were retrieved, 4 were mature, 4 fertilized with ICSI. 1 at day 5 and biopsied for PGS.
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Age
38 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Professor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
8
How was your experience with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
At all of my appointments I felt well cared for. All of the procedures were well explained. Dr. Rowan is very matter of fact so much so at times his bed side manner suffers. At each appointment I came prepared with questions and he was very patient with me and answered all of them.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Advocate for your care and research your problems.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Felt that he cared about our case.
Describe the protocols Shon Rowan used in your cycles at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
For 10 days follistimAQ 225 iu once a day,menopur 75iu once a day. The last 5 days Ganirelix 250 mcg with the other injections. Trigger shot with Chor Gonadot 10,000 unt injection.
9 eggs were retrieved, 4 were mature, 4 fertilized with ICSI. 1 at day 5 and biopsied for PGS.
Describe your experience with your nurse at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Karen Merryman)
Karen explained the IVF process very well. She helped when were having issues with the pharmacy and PGS testing. At times she was too busy to return calls but I think that was do to a busy time period before the lab closed. My husband did not like her. He thought she was rude when explaining options.
Describe your experience with West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
The other nurses at the clinic are the absolute best! The receptionist and billing office were fantastic also. The office is in a convenient location. Some days you might have to wait a while for you appointment but everyone is friendly and helpful.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
The total was $14,000. Just the egg retrieval and ivf with ICSI was $10,000 and the tranfer would have been the other $4,000.
What specific things went wrong at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call with results
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8
Age
22 - 23
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
8
First cycle provera was used [by Dr. Shon Rowan] to induce my period. U/s showed mass in uterus so a hysteroscopy & d/c were performed. We then moved onto several rounds of letrazole & clomid. Other meds included vaginal progesterone, actos & dexamethasone. We are currently trying Injectibles (follistim) w/ no pregnancy thus far...Sometimes it seems like I dont get the chance to ask questions like I would like. I believe he has my best interest at heart but at times I feel rushed. Always very friendly. Instead of him stating everything I need to know i sometimes feel like I'm left hanging and tend to have to ask the nurses questions
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Age
22 - 23
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS
8
How was your experience with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Sometimes it seems like I dont get the chance to ask questions like I would like. I believe he has my best interest at heart but at times I feel rushed. Always very friendly. Instead of him stating everything I need to know i sometimes feel like I'm left hanging and tend to have to ask the nurses questions
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Be your own advocate. If you have a gut feeling SAY IT. At the end of the day its YOUR money that's being spent. Dont let them make you feel rushed. They are there because of YOU.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Human 100% the front desk girl rocks and I never have to give my name. from calling and them knowing exactly who I am to walking in the door. I'm treated like a friend.
Describe the protocols Shon Rowan used in your cycles at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
First cycle provera was used to induce my period. U/s showed mass in uterus so a hysteroscopy & d/c were performed. We then moved onto several rounds of letrazole & clomid. Other meds included vaginal progesterone, actos & dexamethasone. We are currently trying Injectibles (follistim) w/ no pregnancy thus far
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
They rockkkkkk!!!!!!! from the moment I walk in the door to the time I leave I feel 100% comfortable. We definitely are a TEAM
Describe your experience with West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
-nursing team is awesome.
-mail order pharmacy's could communicate alittle bit better with the clinic. (Ex. Sometimes I have to call the clinic and have them do more things to get my meds pushed through)
-great at getting you squeezed in
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Each doc visit is $99 vaginal ultrasounds are $299 iuis $212. Meds per cycles $8-1500 a cycle
What specific things went wrong at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
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10
Age
26 - 29
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
Dr. Rowan gets right to the point about your diagnosis and treatments options. He will also give you all of your treatment options and the pros and cons of each...We tried natural cycles, timed intercourse, timed intercourse with Clomid and Femara, IUIs with Clomid and Femara, and IVF. Our one and only retrieval and transfer resulted in the birth of my son...Dr. Rowan is very friendly and is great at explaining the process of fertility treatments. He gets right to the point and doesn't encourage false hope.
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Age
26 - 29
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Rowan is very friendly and is great at explaining the process of fertility treatments. He gets right to the point and doesn't encourage false hope. I appreciate that he always gives me the pros and cons of a treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
I would tell a prospective patient that Dr. Rowan gets right to the point about your diagnosis and treatments options. He will also give you all of your treatment options and the pros and cons of each.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Rowan and his staff have always treated me very well.
Describe the protocols Shon Rowan used in your cycles at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We tried natural cycles, timed intercourse, timed intercourse with Clomid and Femara, IUIs with Clomid and Femara, and IVF. Our one and only retrieval and transfer resulted in the birth of my son.
Describe your experience with your nurse at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Karen Merryman)
All of the nursing staff were very friendly and compassionate. The nurse coordinator was always available via phone, email, and text.
Describe your experience with West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Strengths: The providers and staff at this clinic are friendly, knowledgeable, understanding, and very professional. The clinic is a small and private setting, which made me feel more comfortable. Also, the egg retrieval and transfer is done in the clinic, so you do not have to go to a separate facility.
Weaknesses: Parking at the clinic was sometimes difficult, as the parking lot is small and shared with another clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
IUIs approximately $700 (including meds from pharmacy)
IVF with Fresh Transfer approximately $8,000 to $9,000
Frozen Embryo Transfer approximately $3,200
Embryo Freezing $500 for 1 year
Describe Shon Rowan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Rowan is realistic about eSET and multiple embryo transfer. He gives you the choice, but will also give you his recommendation.
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9
Age
37
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve
9
Dr. Rowan does a great job at answering my questions and looking into the details of complaints. He is caring... bedside manner is good as he takes time and does not hurry the appointment. gave me hope in that I could still conceive even with my diminishing ovarian reserve. He tried multiple things to get me to ovulate through medications...He is thorough at trying to figure a solution to all problems...I had two cycles of medications starting with Letrozole. when I went back for the US to see if it was working he prescribed me another round of medicine right there at a higher dose to try and induce ovulation. this happened for two cycles.
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Age
37
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Diminished Ovarian Reserve
9
How was your experience with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Is detailed in answering my questions. bedside manner is good as he takes time and does not hurry the appointment. gave me hope in that I could still conceive even with my diminishing ovarian reserve. He tried multiple things to get me to ovulate through medications
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Bringing your spouse to the appointment helps immensely as he seems to like to meet them. He is thorough at trying to figure a solution to all problems.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Rowan does a great job at answering my questions and looking into the details of complaints. He is caring.
Describe the protocols Shon Rowan used in your cycles at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I had two cycles of medications starting with Letrozole. when I went back for the US to see if it was working he prescribed me another round of medicine right there at a higher dose to try and induce ovulation. this happened for two cycles.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I am very happy with the nursing staff even on delicate subjects the reassurance and compassion they show are amazing.
Describe your experience with West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic is separate from the main campus of the hospital. it is nice and private. warm and inviting and the rooms where plans are discussed are homey feeling and not like a office setting or regular exam room which gives you a more relaxed feel.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shon Rowan at West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine.
costs for most office visits are covered by my insurance. all medications that are prescribed are not. testing like labs and ultrasounds are partially covered because I work for another hospital in town.
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