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2019, Unsuccessful
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I could not have treatment [with Dr. Stephanie Beall] because I did not fall under their BMI limit...I was given hope, was told to go through testing only to find out DURING a transvaginal ultrasound that they would not perform an HSG because they ‘wouldn’t be able to see through the fat’. And that I would not even be able to discuss results of any of the testing unless I had the hsg...She was very dismissive during initial consultation and only discussed what we had questions about. Did not offer to explain or talk about options we did not bring up. Did mention that it would be best for me to lose weight. Did not tell me it would prevent treatment.
[Shady Grove Fertility has] Decent hours, clean office, good ultrasound techs. Won’t treat women over their arbitrary BMI limit. (Upper limit only, no lower limit) Fairly easy to get in contact with for scheduling appts...I did not find out until much later that it is a company policy that they do not treat overweight women (based solely on BMI). Not upfront with information...Care coordinator Alisha was caring and compassionate and made me feel welcome and cared for.
How was your experience with Stephanie Beall at Shady Grove Fertility?
She was fairly rude, dismissive, and seemingly uncaring. I did not find out until much later that it is a company policy that they do not treat overweight women (based solely on BMI). Not upfront with information.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Beall at Shady Grove Fertility?
Know that you are treated as a walking BMI, not a person.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Beall at Shady Grove Fertility?
She was very dismissive during initial consultation and only discussed what we had questions about. Did not offer to explain or talk about options we did not bring up. Did mention that it would be best for me to lose weight. Did not tell me it would prevent treatment.
Describe the protocols Stephanie Beall used in your cycles at Shady Grove Fertility and their degree of success.
I could not have treatment because I did not fall under their BMI limit.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Shady Grove Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Alisha)
Care coordinator Alisha was caring and compassionate and made me feel welcome and cared for.
Describe your experience with Shady Grove Fertility.
Decent hours, clean office, good ultrasound techs. Won’t treat women over their arbitrary BMI limit. (Upper limit only, no lower limit) Fairly easy to get in contact with for scheduling appts. Fairly continent location near 695.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephanie Beall at Shady Grove Fertility.
Pending
What specific things went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility?
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility.
I was given hope, was told to go through testing only to find out DURING a transvaginal ultrasound that they would not perform an HSG because they ‘wouldn’t be able to see through the fat’. And that I would not even be able to discuss results of any of the testing unless I had the hsg.
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