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2019 - 2020, Unknown Success
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Dr Zarek always greets us warmly even if just passing us by in the waiting room. She is straightforward and presents information truly with the heart of a teacher. She also is very easy to get in touch with and encourages us to text her with any questions or concerns...presented us with written and verbal education on exactly what was happening at that time (I had an endometrioma that had encapsulated one of my ovaries) and what our options were going forward.
The clinic [Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility] atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, provides a calming environment...the waiting room is rather small, so it can be uncomfortable at more busy times, but overall they tend to get people moved out of the waiting room and into offices/exam rooms quite quickly...communication through the healthcare portal has also been excellent!...usually have to leave a message at the office as opposed to someone answering, but they do always get back to me within the hour.
How was your experience with Shvetha Zarek at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility?
When first meeting Dr Zarek my husband and I had no idea what to truly expect. Dr Zarek talked with us for close to an hour, and presented us with written and verbal education on exactly what was happening at that time (I had an endometrioma that had encapsulated one of my ovaries) and what our options were going forward. She fully explained the process and what her recommendations would be for fertility treatment in the future. She has been consistent with treatment plans and education. Unfortunately each IUI up to date has failed to result in a preganance, and Dr Zarek has checked in on each testing day and provided me with compassionate encouragement with each failed test, as well as laying out a hopeful and simple plan for what is next. I believe Dr Zarek's strengths include her love of people and passion for helping those attempting to start/grow a family. She is articulate and clear, with consistent plans and information, which are very important to me. I would say the only weakness I have noticed is that she can be somewhat rushed at times due to busy clinic schedule, but I would add the caveat that I have never felt hurried or pushed aside even when I can tell she is quite busy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Shvetha Zarek at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility?
Bring a notepad and writing materials, you will be provided with a lot of information and if you're like me, you will want to take notes.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Shvetha Zarek at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility?
Dr Zarek always greets us warmly even if just passing us by in the waiting room. She is straightforward and presents information truly with the heart of a teacher. She also is very easy to get in touch with and encourages us to text her with any questions or concerns.
Describe the protocols Shvetha Zarek used in your cycles at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility and their degree of success.
For both IUIs Dr Zarek put me on Letrozole to help with stimulating follicle growth, and then Ovidrel to stimulate ovulation. Both times were correct and needed for the most successful ovulation possible. I did ovulate at the proper time and at the time IUI was completed.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility.
Al of the nursing staff I have met have been so friendly and caring. They also do well explaining any processes or tasks to us that we may need to complete. They're written communication through the healthcare portal has also been excellent!
Describe your experience with Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility.
The clinic atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, provides a calming environment. One weakness is that the waiting room is rather small, so it can be uncomfortable at more busy times, but overall they tend to get people moved out of the waiting room and into offices/exam rooms quite quickly. One of the other main weaknesses is that I usually have to leave a message at the office as opposed to someone answering, but they do always get back to me within the hour.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Shvetha Zarek at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility.
My insurance covers office visits and imaging services, so IUIs cost ~ $500 (Ultrasound covered by insurance would have increased total cost for the IUI to $1000). My medication runs ~$160 per IUI cycle.
Describe Shvetha Zarek's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility.
Dr Zarek expressed to us that she strongly disagrees with multiple embryo transfer due to the increased chance of a multiples pregnancy, explaining that a multiples pregnancy significantly increases risks to the baby as well as the mother.