Suruchi Thakore

I felt as though [Dr. Thakore] treated me like Hope was just around the corner with the proper timing and medication. She ensured me after my previous miscarriage that it’s good that I can get pregnant it’s just a matter of sustaining the pregnancy. She has a positive spin on even the worst of situations....Being vegan and her knowing my dietary status it was made sure I was on proper prenatals and each ultrasound was analyzed and looked at carefully. During my transfers I was explained each step of the way and kept as calm as possible during each.

Calling [UC Health Center] to contact and IVF nurse or your doctor can be a process which may be due to the volume of clientele. You must first call the call center they put a note into the nurses station. Once the nurses have time to contact you or the doctor it can be sometimes 30 mins, hours possibly a day or so depending on the urgency....The technician that was outsourced by the coinic I go to asked me how I was while drawing my blood and said she was sorry for what had happened. Resulting in me asking what she was speaking in reference to.

How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

I believe that she is a comfortable doctor to communicate with. The first Dr. that I saw in the practice did not appear to be a good fit after a few visits. It just so happened I saw her for an appointment one day and really felt comfortable under her care. I felt a better understanding and how she was planning to get the best out of each cycle.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Take notes, listen, ask all and any questions (nothing is ever a silly question) and know that they are doing the best they can to get you pregnant

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

I felt as though She treated me like Hope was just around the corner with the proper timing and medication. She ensured me after my previous miscarriage that it’s good that I can get pregnant it’s just a matter of sustaining the pregnancy. She has a positive spin on even the worst of situations.

Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.

During my FET’s that I had under her care. We monitored my progesterone and ran a lot of blood work to ensure my dosage was changed accordingly. Being vegan and her knowing my dietary status it was made sure I was on proper prenatals and each ultrasound was analyzed and looked at carefully. During my transfers I was explained each step of the way and kept as calm as possible during each.

Describe your experience with your nurse at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health. (Assigned nurse: Katherine)

Katherine is very thorough and understands concerns and question while answering them very well. She does not think of you as a number but a patient she is helping in a very tough and personal journey. She is very kind and thoughtful.

Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

Communication is key with being in contact with your medical staff. Calling to contact and IVF nurse or your doctor can be a process which may be due to the volume of clientele. You must first call the call center they put a note into the nurses station. Once the nurses have time to contact you or the doctor it can be sometimes 30 mins, hours possibly a day or so depending on the urgency. I’ve spoken with other IVF patients across the state and they’ve not heard a process such as this.... again I know it’s due to volume of each individual clinic but I wish they had a better source of communication.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

The retrieval of the embryos was $10,000 I had 3 retrieval’s that were $1,500+ I also had a hysteroscopy which was $1,500. Each ultrasound appointment was a co pay of $35 I went on average 2x a week I’ve been undergoing treatment for over a year.

Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

I had 36 eggs retrieved 6 made it to maturity and to freeze. I had to opt to freezing them due to OHSS I was hospitalized for 4 days due to fluid retention and swelling. 1 cycle passed and 1 embryo was transferred the first time, both sides of my family genetically carry twins. The risk of multiples was a concern. When resulting in a negative beta we moved forward with 2 which resulted in a single pregnancy that I lost at 7 1/2 weeks. She suggested after this cycle to have another 2 transferred which one embryo did not make the thaw resulting in our last two embryos to transfer with a negative result. My progesterone dropped to low to sustain pregnancy

What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Provided conflicting information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

The technician that was outsourced by the coinic I go to asked me how I was while drawing my blood and said she was sorry for what had happened. Resulting in me asking what she was speaking in reference to. She said she was sorry about my miscarriage and that she hoped things worked out. At this time I was pregnant and it was my second beta blow draw. I responded by telling her I had a positive blood test and that she must have confused me with another patient. I was upset and flustered , even questioned if possibly my doctor gave me the wrong results. When my doctor called me back with my second beta results I told her of the conversation had with the technician and she apologized for the incident and ensured me that I was pregnant. Just a few a weeks later I miscarried and it really shook me. The technician must not work at this location anymore she has been replaced ever since I mentioned this situation. Unsure if it was due to what I said or not. But the entire situation upset me

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Suruchi Thakore

Humanity

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UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

West Chester

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Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

2016 - 2018, Successful

Age 37 - 39

3 IUI

1 IVF

PCOS

East Asian

Income $100K - $199K

Nurse or HC Services

1st of 3 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

Dr. Thakore is very passionate about her patient. She is very straight with what's going on with your cycle but also showed optimization with good back up plan. She explains thing very clearly and is always using evidence to back it up which is what we are hoping for.... Antagonist protocol with birth control/Gonal-f and menapur/antagonise with cetrotide... Dr. Thakore always tailors my needs instead of just telling me my test result. She puts effort trying to explain the reason behind her decision instead of bluntly telling me to do what was told. She also understands my concerns and will make effort to accommodate them.

It [UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] is somewhat newer clinic so they may not have done that many IVFs as some of other clinic in the clinic. But physicians in the clinic are all very well trained, very easy to communicate with and are tailoring to our needs regarding what we prefer in terms of communication style. All staff members are very friendly and very prompt in responding to message and it is very easy to make appointment. This clinic requires to have deductible paid upfront and that's the only way to get treatment started. I was hoping that they allows pay that after bills come out since it would be rare to have someone not pay an IVF service.

How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Sometimes, IVF nurse had taken over significantly amount of communication and I was hoping that I am able to directly talk to Dr. Thakore. She is very prompt with replying message through my uchealth but still hope sometime communication would be better

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Dr. Thakore always tailors my needs instead of just telling me my test result. She puts effort trying to explain the reason behind her decision instead of bluntly telling me to do what was told. She also understands my concerns and will make effort to accommodate them.

Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.

Antagonist protocol with birth control/Gonal-f and menapur/antagonise with cetrotide

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

they are very friendly and show compassionate. They responded to my call within the same day and are always addressing my questions

Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

It is somewhat newer clinic so they may not have done that many IVFs as some of other clinic in the clinic. But physicians in the clinic are all very well trained, very easy to communicate with and are tailoring to our needs regarding what we prefer in terms of communication style. All staff members are very friendly and very prompt in responding to message and it is very easy to make appointment. This clinic requires to have deductible paid upfront and that's the only way to get treatment started. I was hoping that they allows pay that after bills come out since it would be rare to have someone not pay an IVF service.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

if not including medications $5000 after insurance billing and @2500 insurance coverage for fertility

Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

She cares a lot about mom's health than have a better outcome/number for the clinic. she prefers to have single embryo transfer due to risks of having twin or triples.

Doctor

Suruchi Thakore

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

West Chester

Operations

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Clinic Atmosphere

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Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

2017, Successful

Age 27

1 IUI

Anovulation

Endometriosis

PCOS

Prefer not to answer

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

We thought we had a failed cycle [with Dr. Thakore] because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.

Everyone [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] was very friendly and knowledgeable. We wish we could have only seen certain doctors however, because sometimes you see other doctors. Overall we recommend this clinic and will go back again for our next child...I believe it was around $2000 for the IUI cycle and another $1000 for medications...We thought we had a failed IUI cycle because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.

How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

I was a little hesitant at first since Dr. Thakore seemed young, however that was immediately dismissed after the first visit! She made us feel so comfortable and hopeful that we may get our baby one day. We thought we had a failed IUI cycle because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Don’t underestimate her because she seems young... she has great suggestions and without her idea to redose our ovulation med during the same cycle, we would not have our baby. No other fertility doctor has ever done that! I recommended her to my office mate who is currently doing IVF and she is so thankful for the recommendation

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Dr. Thakore took the time to listen to our questions and made us feel hopeful. She was so calming and had great bedside manner.

Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.

After many tests, we decided IUI would be best. We were on letrozole with ovidrel trigger shot. We thought we had a failed cycle because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.

Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. We wish we could have only seen certain doctors however, because sometimes you see other doctors. Overall we recommend this clinic and will go back again for our next child. We referred my office mate to this office because of our experience.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

I believe it was around $2000 for the IUI cycle and another $1000 for medications

Doctor

Suruchi Thakore

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

West Chester

Operations

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Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

2017, Unknown Success

Age 31

1 IUI

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Not sure

Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

Dr. Thakore is positive but straight forward with her patients. She answered questions via MyChart quickly & with lots of explanations. Very research minded and willing to share most up to date research with patients. There were times that I felt rush & needed more than a verbal explanation. Receiving a real simple hand out or flow chart would have been beneficial to take-home & explain to husband & family....Straightforward, but positive. Always had research to back up plan of action. Warm and attentive most of the time. At times, felt rushed during explanations.

The clinic is clean & easy to navigate. The front desk staff and helpful & make you feel welcome. Bring all information with you!...[Nursing Staff] Friendly, warm and kind...Do not be afraid to use MyChart to discuss anything that comes up prior to next visit....$100 trigger $22 for Femara & Progesterone. $300 initial consultation...Dr. Thakore is positive but straight forward with her patients. She answered questions via MyChart quickly & with lots of explanations. Very research minded and willing to share most up to date research with patients.

How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Write down your questions prior to visit. Do not be afraid to use MyChart to discuss anything that comes up prior to next visit.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Straightforward, but positive. Always had research to back up plan of action. Warm and attentive most of the time. At times, felt rushed during explanations.

Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.

Femara, progesterone, trigger shot due to Unexplained fertility.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

Friendly, warm and kind.

Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

The clinic is clean & easy to navigate. The front desk staff and helpful & make you feel welcome. Bring all information with you!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

Insurance covered some... $100 trigger $22 for Femara & Progesterone. $300 initial consultation

Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

n/a

Doctor

Suruchi Thakore

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

West Chester

Operations

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Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

2019, Consult

Age 33

IUI

Donor Sperm

Endometriosis

Black or African-American

Income $50K - $99K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

LGBTQ

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

She [Dr. Suruchi Thakore] explained the risk and success rate in each particular procedure choice. IUI, IVF and timed intercourse...She was amazing at explaining to me and my partner what each step Would look like. She didn’t mind questions she encouraged it. She made it less uncomfortable. Like a woman talking to another... Explained what value range they preferred for labs and why its important. She talked to not just me but my partner during exam and ultrasound. Pointing out everything she saw and what we should see during ovulation and conception. She extremely detailed and caring.

Decor and friendly welcoming [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] is a plus. Everything is on sight lab, diagnostics testing and procedure area. I enjoy the ability to get services all At one place . You find the financial team Willing to discuss other options, payment plans and resources available to make your dream of having a family real...No weakness to give currently...She [Dr. Suruchi Thakore] explained the risk and success rate in each particular procedure choice. IUI, IVF and timed intercourse...She was amazing at explaining to me and my partner what each step Would look like. She didn’t mind questions she encouraged it. She made it less uncomfortable. Like a woman talking to another... Explained what value range they preferred for labs and why its important. She talked to not just me but my partner during exam and ultrasound. Pointing out everything she saw and what we should see during ovulation and conception. She extremely detailed and caring.

How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

She explained who she was and asked all appropriate questions. She let us know what to expect at visit and that do not hesitate to ask questions. She went to what the diagnostic would feel like and other additional testing may be needed so it would be a surprised. Explained what value range they preferred for labs and why its important. She talked to not just me but my partner during exam and ultrasound. Pointing out everything she saw and what we should see during ovulation and conception. She extremely detailed and caring.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

Do not stress. She takes any worry you have and makes it all disappear. Any uncertainty of ability or is she going to get my “personal” struggle she excels.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

She was amazing at explaining to me and my partner what each step Would look like. She didn’t mind questions she encouraged it. She made it less uncomfortable. Like a woman talking to another

Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.

She explained the risk and success rate in each particular procedure choice. IUI, IVF and timed intercourse.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

No weakness to give currently

Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

Decor and friendly welcoming is a plus. Everything is on sight lab, diagnostics testing and procedure area. I enjoy the ability to get services all At one place . You find the financial team Willing to discuss other options, payment plans and resources available to make your dream of having a family real

Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

Unsure of total

Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

N/a

Doctor

Suruchi Thakore

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Explained risks

Adaptability

Clinic

UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

West Chester

Operations

Scheduling

Billing Department

Nursing Staff

Clinic Atmosphere

Educational Resources

Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

2020, Unknown Success

Age 34

PCOS

European

Income $0 - $49K

3rd of 3 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Suruchi Thakore UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

She [Dr. Suruchi Thakore] is very knowledgeable and caring. She wants to do what is best for each person/couple. She makes sure we know what to expect each step of the way. We are fully involved in each step of the testing and treatment. Nothing feels forced... felt like my doctor cares about achieving individual results based on our health record...I have had no issues getting g appointments...monitored cycles with Femara and trigger.

They [nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] are down to earth, knowledgeable, and caring...I have had no issues getting g appointments, dealing with any paperwork, etc. I would make sure you know the costs up front in order to be prepared before proceeding. That is the only drawback for us was not knowing the cost of each cycle, including medications...we are waiting to start our monitored cycles with Femara and trigger.

How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

She is very knowledgeable and caring. She wants to do what is best for each person/couple. She makes sure we know what to expect each step of the way. We are fully involved in each step of the testing and treatment. Nothing feels forced.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

This is where you will get the results you are looking for.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?

I felt like my doctor cares about achieving individual results based on our health record.

Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.

Because ofCOVID, we are waiting to start our monitored cycles with Femara and trigger.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

They are down to earth, knowledgeable, and caring.

Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.

I have had no issues getting g appointments, dealing with any paperwork, etc. I would make sure you know the costs up front in order to be prepared before proceeding. That is the only drawback for us was not knowing the cost of each cycle, including medications.

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Suruchi Thakore

Humanity

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Frequency Seen

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UC Health Center for Reproductive Health

West Chester