Stephanie Gustin
Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Medical SchoolGeorgetown University
ResidencyStandford University
FellowshipStandford University
Omaha
7308 S 142nd St
Omaha, NE 68138
(877) 831-3227
7 assessments
10
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
The first time I had a miscarriage following our first IUI, Dr. Gustin called me late in the evening and comforted me while we were on the phone. As we moved onto our 2nd IUI, it was unfortunately an ectopic pregnancy. During the ultrasound when we found out, Dr. Gustin was kind and gentle in explaining what she was seeing.... Dr. Gustin has exhibited extreme kindness and has been very sensitive to our situation. I have never felt like just a number or just another patient while under her care.
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Age
31 - 32
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Unfortunately my husband and I have experienced 5 miscarriages and 3 under the care of Dr. Gustin. Through all of this my husband and I have had numerous questions and every time, Dr. Gustin is the one that calls me to answer my questions. She also has offered to allow me to call whenever I feel the need. Dr. Gustin has exhibited extreme kindness and has been very sensitive to our situation. I have never felt like just a number or just another patient while under her care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Gustin will take the time to answer any of your questions so don't hesitate to ask. Additionally, if you are advocating for more tests, answers, etc. she will be very supportive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
I have had 3 miscarriages while under Dr. Gustin's care. I have had 2 ectopic pregnancies as a part of these miscarriages as well. The first time I had a miscarriage following our first IUI, Dr. Gustin called me late in the evening and comforted me while we were on the phone. As we moved onto our 2nd IUI, it was unfortunately an ectopic pregnancy. During the ultrasound when we found out, Dr. Gustin was kind and gentle in explaining what she was seeing. When I sat up, she gave me a huge hug and allowed me to cry on her shoulder. She then gave my husband and I all the time we needed in the room to process what we had just been told.
Describe the protocols Stephanie Gustin used in your cycles at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
When I went to Dr. Gustin I was taking Metformin. We tried a couple of cycles on this and we stopped following some tests. We moved forward with Clomid and eventually IUI as the medications alone were not successful. We completed 3 IUIs with Clomid, Follistim, and Pregnyl. The dosages were closely monitored and changed as needed. Additionally, due to my history of miscarriage, I was put on progesterone suppositories and this was increased following my first miscarriage with Dr. Gustin from 1x/day to 2x/day. Following my ectopic pregnancy, I also required a HSG and this was very carefully explained before and during the procedure.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
All of the nurses I have worked with have been friendly and kind. I have had most of the same nurses throughout our treatment with Dr. Gustin and am pleased. There was one miscommunications between Dr. Gustin and her nursing staff regarding types of exercise that can be continued during treatment. When Dr. Gustin was notified of what I was told, she said she would personally take the time to educated nursing on this topic and what is recommended and not recommended.
Describe your experience with Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
I feel that overall, the Clinic is clean and well kept. The clinic and their staff is also very organized and willing to answer any questions you may have. There is one financial coordinator that can come off as less personable. I have shared this with my doctor and she notified me that there is a second financial coordinator that I can work with as I receive my care there. My doctor stated that she wanted my experience there to be good. She also told me she would share my feedback with the clinic. I have since had some interaction with this financial coordinator when I called with a question and was more pleasant than had been in the past.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Our IUIs cost between $1900-2300 depending on medication dosages. Other tests such as the HSG was not covered once and cost around $700-800 and the second time was covered following my ectopic pregnancy. We have had a quote of IVF and depending on medications and tests, will cost between $15,000-18,000.
Describe Stephanie Gustin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
We are preparing for IVF soon and we have discussed some of these topics preliminarily and will have a more in depth conversation as this gets closer.
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9
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
9
She [Dr. Stephanie Gustin] was straight and to ththe point on what we needed to do and our results but at the same time provided great emotional support. Sat held my hand and comforted me when appropriate. When we did not get the number of embryos we had hoped for she comforted me and adjusted the plan and was straightforward on where we would go next
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Age
30 - 31
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
9
How was your experience with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
She was straight and to ththe point on what we needed to do and our results but at the same time provided great emotional support. Sat held my hand and comforted me when appropriate. When we did not get the number of embryos we had hoped for she comforted me and adjusted the plan and was straightforward on where we would go next
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
De Gustin and all the providers at Heartland and wonderful at what they do
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Wonderful bedside manor
Called me at home to follow up on how I was emotionally doing after a tough surgical procedure
Describe the protocols Stephanie Gustin used in your cycles at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
The only protocol I remembered is a delayed ovarian stimulation to get the embryos we needed. 1st cycle we had to quit mid cycle and covert to IUI because we weren’t getting the numbers and quality embryos we wanted
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
You can tell they love what they do. So compassionate and knowledgeable. Many have been at the same office for years. I am also a RN and if I closer I would love to work there and be part of their team
Describe your experience with Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Great ancillary staff. They were always pleasant and smiling. Quick phone response time.
Clean facilities. Just remodeled and you could never tell things were maybe a little out of sorts from how the day to day operations were conducted
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Everything was out of pocket. Ultrasound and lab to monitor response to fertility drugs was around 300 each visit.
Retrieval was about 7k
Implantation 2-3k
Describe Stephanie Gustin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
1 embryo and 1 blast with the transfer because didn’t have the best grade on the transfers embryo
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
9
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
9
I loved seeing dr Gustin! She was so understanding, thoughtful, caring, and compassionate! After achieving pregnancy, there was some issues and she personally did my ultrasounds and spoke with me over the phone and via email! She was so Patient and made this journey as pleasant as it could be...She personally called me with my results of pregnancy tests, answered all Questions, very understanding and compassionate of how difficult the quest for children can be! She allowed me to email her at any time I had questions
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Age
28 - 29
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
9
How was your experience with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
I loved seeing dr Gustin! She was so understanding, thoughtful, caring, and compassionate! After achieving pregnancy, there was some issues and she personally did my ultrasounds and spoke with me over the phone and via email! She was so
Patient and made this journey as pleasant as it could be
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Ask lots of questions!!!!!!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
She personally called me with my results of pregnancy tests, answered all
Questions, very understanding and compassionate of how difficult the quest for children can be! She allowed me to email her at any time I had questions
Describe the protocols Stephanie Gustin used in your cycles at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I used follistem and gonal f with menopur when needed. Frequent lab and ultrasound. 2 forms of progesterone and estrogen. Doses of meds varies based on results
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Most were super helpful and knowledgeable! A couple had trouble answering questions
Describe your experience with Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Almost always ran on time! All
Staff were super kind and compassionate! Very prompt to
Return calls and made sure that I understood all directions and protocols. The ultrasound techs were great and always explained what they were seeing and looking for so
That I knew what the plans would be and what the goal was!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Egg retriever was around 5600. IUI 500ish, embryo transfer $3000ish, egg storage $500 a year.... these did not include lab, meds or ultrasound
Describe Stephanie Gustin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
My doctor choose eSET as she advised that for my age and health, having a single healthy baby would be best vs have a complicated pregnancy with multiples
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3
Age
26 - 27
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
3
She [Dr. Stephanie Gustin] was good with explaining any questions you had. Explained things easier to understand without all the big fancy medical terms...Other than the consultation and the actual insemination process we didn't talk–it was more talking with the nurses...First cycle involved chlomid, iui Second cycle involved letrozol, gonal-f –canceled iui due to not able to travel 5 hours to the appointment. Third cycle involved letrozol, gonal-f, iui
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Age
26 - 27
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Graphic Designer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 3 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
3
How was your experience with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Good at explaining the process. there was a lot to go over the first time so it was overwhelming, but she repeating things during the first consultation. Other than the consultation and the actual insemination process we didn't talk–it was more talking with the nurses.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Ask questions and ask her to explain things if you don't understand.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
She was good with explaining any questions you had. Explained things easier to understand without all the big fancy medical terms
Describe the protocols Stephanie Gustin used in your cycles at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
First cycle involved chlomid, iui
Second cycle involved letrozol, gonal-f –canceled iui due to not able to travel 5 hours to the appointment.
Third cycle involved letrozol, gonal-f, iui
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Clinic hours were not very convenient. They close at 3. Prescriptions weren't always sent right away after doctor visit. Able to communicate well and answer questions
Describe your experience with Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Weird hours. Closed early in the afternoon and hard to get ahold of anyone when not during office hours. Clean place. Friendly staff.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Ultrasounds 3-4 visits: $200 each, Lab work: $250-300, chlomid/letrozol: $20-40, gonal-f shots: $477-1000, IUI procedure/sperm washing: $450
Describe Stephanie Gustin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Did not do any embryo transfer
What specific things went wrong at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
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10
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
Simply, she [Dr. Gustin] was nice. Explained our issues and finally gave us a why and what to do to move on. She took the time to go over all of our choices and told us what she felt was the best way to go but she would do what we wanted.... They [Heartland Center for Reproductive Med] help out with everything. I had different insurance from my wife and they helped us get everything setup for billing and did not bat an eye. The finance lady is super nice and fun. They give you their cards with direct phone numbers to call if needed
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Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10
How was your experience with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Simply, she was nice. Explained our issues and finally gave us a why and what to do to move on. She took the time to go over all of our choices and told us what she felt was the best way to go but she would do what we wanted.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Do it
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
People spent time with us and answered questions.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Very prompt and remembered us.
Describe your experience with Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
They help out with everything. I had different insurance from my wife and they helped us get everything setup for billing and did not bat an eye. The finance lady is super nice and fun. They give you their cards with direct phone numbers to call if needed
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Still in the process
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10
Age
29
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
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10
She [Dr. Stephanie Gustin] is very empathetic and makes you feel important. My hsg I was terrified and she helped to calm me. I appreciate her knowledge and attention.... Dr gustin makes me feel like pregnancy is possible when I’ve all but given up hope. She communicates well and is understanding and helpful when I’m nervous or concerned. She listens when I have crazy questions and seems to truly care.
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Age
29
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
—
10
How was your experience with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Dr gustin makes me feel like pregnancy is possible when I’ve all but given up hope. She communicates well and is understanding and helpful when I’m nervous or concerned. She listens when I have crazy questions and seems to truly care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Trust her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
She is very empathetic and makes you feel important. My hsg I was terrified and she helped to calm me. I appreciate her knowledge and attention.
Describe the protocols Stephanie Gustin used in your cycles at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Hsg showed polyps so I had a hysterescopy the next cycle. After that we did femara for a first iui. My follicles were not maturing so a second round of femara was prescribed. Waiting to see if the iui is successful.
Describe your experience with Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Strengths: knowledge and compassion
Weakness: initial consults schedule out 6 weeks or so and they close at 3:30pm
Other: if you give them 2 phone numbers they may call your secondary number instead of the primary I had them remove my secondary after a voicemail was left on my work phone after I left the office Friday in regards to my appointment Monday.
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8
Age
39
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, PCOS
8
Everything was great she [Dr. Stephanie Gustin] was very clear cut. We haven’t proceeded with ivf due to my weight. Once I lose the necessary weight we will hopefully move forward with treatment. She did explain that was my best plan of attack.... She talked me through everything and gave me options for my best outcome.... I would call and double check they [Heartland Center for Reproductive Med] have Your records. I had mine sent over plenty in advance and the nurse had not gone over any of them which was super frustrating. Other then that we have only been to them once
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Age
39
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, PCOS
8
How was your experience with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Everything was great she was very clear cut. We haven’t proceeded with ivf due to my weight. Once I lose the necessary weight we will hopefully move forward with treatment. She did explain that was my best plan of attack.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
Just be open and honest
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
She talked me through everything and gave me options for my best outcome
Describe the protocols Stephanie Gustin used in your cycles at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We haven’t gone any further then testing
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
She didn’t have my full records even though I had them sent over so she had not reviewed my charts af all
Describe your experience with Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
She was very caring. I would call and double check they have Your records. I had mine sent over plenty in advance and the nurse had not gone over any of them which was super frustrating. Other then that we have only been to them once.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephanie Gustin at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Insurance covered what we had done this far other then the $1500 genetic testing and my husband was on his own insurance so his testing wasn’t covered.
What specific things went wrong at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine?
- Lost paperwork
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