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Dr Collins takes the time needed with his patients. He has a gentle bedside manner. He always explains everything in easy to understand language. He’s professional, but can make you laugh. He is willing to tailor the treatment to the specific person. He’s willing to try things that are new if they will benefit the outcome...Make that consult! He’s awesome!
I do feel like you have to be on top of all of your medications, appointments and supplements. You have to advocate cod yourself. The communication through MyChart is the fastest way to get in touch with a member of your team [at Yale University]...[nurses] Patrick, Jitha, Maureen, Kree and Danielle have all been amazing. Kree and Danielle have remembered me through the years and know my struggles.
How was your experience with Stephen Collins at Yale University?
Dr Collins takes the time needed with his patients. He has a gentle bedside manner. He always explains everything in easy to understand language. He’s professional, but can make you laugh. He is willing to tailor the treatment to the specific person. He’s willing to try things that are new if they will benefit the outcome.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Stephen Collins at Yale University?
Make that consult! He’s awesome!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Stephen Collins at Yale University?
Dr Collins was a resident during our first 3 cycles. When our original doctor left the practice we were stuck in limbo and saw a different provider for our FET. When that failed, I decided to switch to Dr Collins after learning that he was now taking on patients of his own. He was familiar with our case and walked into our appointment with notes about us. He put a treatment plan into place and we are now just waiting for covid restrictions to be lifted to proceed with our 4th cycle.
Describe the protocols Stephen Collins used in your cycles at Yale University and their degree of success.
In my past 2 fresh cycles, we found that I have poor embryo quality. Dr Collins had found a study that suggests taking DHEA can improve embryo outcomes. We tested my levels and they were deficient, so I have been on a DHEA supplement for 4 months now. Once Covid restrictions are lifted we will proceed with stims and retrieval.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Yale University. (Assigned nurse: Patrick)
Patrick, Jitha, Maureen, Kree and Danielle have all been amazing. Kree and Danielle have remembered me through the years and know my struggles.
Describe your experience with Yale University.
I do feel like you have to be on top of all of your medications, appointments and supplements. You have to advocate cod yourself. The communication through MyChart is the fastest way to get in touch with a member of your team.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Stephen Collins at Yale University.
Thankfully my insurance has covered a lot of my cycles. Out of pocket costs included the copays, copays for prescriptions, and deductible. Other out of pocket costs are ICSI, embryo cryopreservation and embryo storage.
Describe Stephen Collins's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Yale University.
This will depend on embryo quality. In total, we have transferred 5 embryos through the past 3 cycles and still do not have a baby.
What specific things went wrong at Yale University?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Yale University.
I’ve had to be on top of my medications especially working with Freedom Pharmacy.
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