Thomas Fisher
Spring Fertility
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Medical SchoolKansas City U.
ResidencyOregon Health & Science
FellowshipAlbert Einstein
Oakland
80 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
(415) 964-5618
Danville
905 San Ramon Valley Blvd
Danville, CA 94526
510-470-1835
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12 assessments
10
10
Age
41
Treated
2020
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
—
10
10
Dr. Fisher is just a genuine person. Every interaction with Dr. Fisher it was clear that he not only cared about you as his patient, but that you were an individual and he was thinking of you individually and not as one of many. This was apparent from our countless conversations leading up to the egg retrieval but in also how he thought of my care, it was individualized and not a set protocol used on each women. His bedside manner is A+++.
Mel [nurse at Spring Fertility] was always easy to get ahold of and answered all of my questions. She is also super kind and supportive...Mid-luteal protocol. Apparently Spring has had a lot of success with this protocol, I had not heard of it prior to my treatment at this clinic, and I have to say, I am very happy with it...8 embryos made it to day 5 and of those, five were euploid...For the retrieval, it was approximately $18,000. For transfer, approximately $5-$6,000.
Age
41
Treated
2020
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Lawyer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at Spring Fertility?
Dr. Fisher was the second reproductive endocrinologist I treated with over the course of about a year. I came to him very disheartened by my prior experience - both in the results and the relationship with my prior clinic and provider. Dr. Fisher was very different in every aspect from my prior experience. From the initial visit, he went through different protocols we could try during this egg retrieval to see if we could get better results, he took significant time explaining his thinking, he spent an enormous amount of time explaining medicine to me and assuring me when I was nervous. Dr. Fisher truly cares about his patients, I have not encountered this kind of care routinely and I will always be appreciative.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at Spring Fertility?
Don't be afraid to ask questions, Dr. Fisher will take the time to explain until you understand.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at Spring Fertility?
Putting aside specifically the treatment many women receive during fertility treatment where they are often treated as a number, Dr. Fisher is just a genuine person. Every interaction with Dr. Fisher it was clear that he not only cared about you as his patient, but that you were an individual and he was thinking of you individually and not as one of many. This was apparent from our countless conversations leading up to the egg retrieval but in also how he thought of my care, it was individualized and not a set protocol used on each women. His bedside manner is A+++.
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at Spring Fertility and their degree of success.
Mid-luteal protocol. Apparently Spring has had a lot of success with this protocol, I had not heard of it prior to my treatment at this clinic, and I have to say, I am very happy with it. At the prior clinic I treated with, I underwent the antagonist protocol and the same amount of eggs were retrieved as at Spring (in the 20s). But the prior clinic, I only ended up with one embryo after PGS testing (3 were tested but only one was euploid. At Spring, 8 embryos made it to day 5 and of those, five were euploid.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Spring Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Mel)
Mel was always easy to get ahold of and answered all of my questions. She is also super kind and supportive.
Describe your experience with Spring Fertility.
Over the course of my treatment, I met almost every provider. It was nice to be able to know each doctor personally. However, I could always choose to see Dr. Fisher for all procedures (except the egg retrieval which is more time-sensitive) but felt comfortable with the skills of all the doctors at the clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at Spring Fertility.
All of my costs were unfortunately out-of-pocket as Spring does not accept United Healthcare. For the retrieval, it was approximately $18,000. For transfer, approximately $5-$6,000.
Describe Thomas Fisher's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Spring Fertility.
Dr. Fisher strongly recommended single embryo transfer and I agreed.
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8
8
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Other
8
8
[Dr. Thomas Fisher] has been with us on a very long journey to finally arrive at our first IVF cycle. I had three surgeries between the time we met with him for our consultation until we started our IVF cycle. He checked in on us often and we have formed a great relationship with him. We feel like he is truly invested in helping us reach our goal...He has always been very open, honest and up front with us about our fertility and the hurdles we have with my diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis. Though we have had many difficult and tear-filled conversations, we know that he has our best interest in mind, he understands that we are willing to do any and everything we need to do in order to make it to the phase when we do have an embryo to freeze, and he is supporting us along the way. He has been willing to have phone consultations with us since we live six hours from the clinic, which has been extremely helpful.
I wish that the nursing staff [at ORM] would communicate with the doctors better to help the patients get the correct answer tailored to our specific situation. i know they probably receive lots of questions or concerns during a day, but I don't think its too much to ask to get the help or advice we need, especially if we are in pain. I also wish they would just call us back with an answer rather than sending everything through their patient portal. A phone call gets the job done faster and more effectively.
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Other
8
8
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher has been very supportive through all of the ups and downs in my health and getting us through our first IVF cycle. Even though our first egg retrieval didnt result in any successful embryos, Dr. Fisher has been in contact with us personally to discuss options for the future, to lend his condolences to us, and to check in our physical, emotional and mental well being after a failed cycle. He has always been very open, honest and up front with us about our fertility and the hurdles we have with my diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis. Though we have had many difficult and tear-filled conversations, we know that he has our best interest in mind, he understands that we are willing to do any and everything we need to do in order to make it to the phase when we do have an embryo to freeze, and he is supporting us along the way. He has been willing to have phone consultations with us since we live six hours from the clinic, which has been extremely helpful.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
If you are open, up front and honest with him, and voice your opinions and concerns, he will return the favor to you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher has been with us on a very long journey to finally arrive at our first IVF cycle. I had three surgeries between the time we met with him for our consultation until we started our IVF cycle. He checked in on us often and we have formed a great relationship with him. We feel like he is truly invested in helping us reach our goal.
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
We had an AM regimen of Lupron and Menopur, and a PM regimen of Lupron and Follistim, followed by a baby aspirin and a pre-natal vitamin. Because i have a low AMH and endometriosis and have had many pelvic surgeries, we knew that my total eggs retrieved would be low. We were pleasantly surprised when we retrieved 7 eggs, 5 mature and 3 fertilized however none made it to the day six blastocyst stage unexpectedly. If we move forward with a second round, we are taking 3 mg of melatonin along with 600 mg of CoQ10 to see if this helps with my egg quality.
Describe your experience with your nurse at ORM Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Heidi)
Heidi was extremely helpful to us and all of our questions we had both in person and over the phone during this entire process. There were a few documents that the nursing staff had us fill out twice because they lost the first copy we had signed, so that was frustrating in the sense that where did our paperwork end up if they didnt have it? Some of the nursing staff that we talked to on the phone tried to put us off with some of our questions, or they tried to give their own opinion on care questions, such as, can I use a heating pad during STIMS? The nursing staff I spoke to gave me the blanket answer to this question, but when i saw Dr. Fisher the next day, he told me his answer to the question and said that we have to tailor procedures to each of our patients and their individual needs and side effects. I wish that the nursing staff would communicate with the doctors better to help the patients get the correct answer tailored to our specific situation. i know they probably receive lots of questions or concerns during a day, but I don't think its too much to ask to get the help or advice we need, especially if we are in pain. I also wish they would just call us back with an answer rather than sending everything through their patient portal. A phone call gets the job done faster and more effectively.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
Strengths: clean, good locations, always offered bottled water to us, private settings, great doctors, somewhat helpful nursing staff when we finally got the go ahead to start IVF. Weaknesses: fairly poor communication methods - if I called in with a question and asked for a return phone call, I didn't like getting a message in the Patient Portal, sometimes I had follow up questions or just wanted to reaffirm what was told to me previously. Overall it was a good experience, even though our cycle failed.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at ORM Fertility.
We went in at our scheduled appointment time and the office ran like a well oiled machine: blood draw, ultrasound, schedule the following appointment, they would call later in the day to let us know our blood test results and if we needed to change any of our dosing instructions. it went very well.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
STIM medications were roughly $5,000; IVF cycle part 1 for the ultrasounds, bloodwork, egg retrieval, embryology and then storing of any embryos was almost $16,000; anesthesia for the egg retrieval was roughly $600. If we would have had any embryos, there would have been additional fees for testing of the embryos, testing of my uterus before transfer, and then everything involved with transfer as well and other medications to prepare for transfer as well.
Describe Thomas Fisher's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at ORM Fertility.
We didn't make it to this step in the process, so I don't have an answer for this question.
What specific things went wrong at ORM Fertility?
- Lost paperwork
Describe the specific things that went wrong at ORM Fertility.
They lost some of our consent forms for our IVF cycle, so we had to fill them out again.
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9
8
Age
40
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
8
Dr. Fisher listened closely to our fertility story and provided great explanations of the steps to evaluate infertility causes as well as treatment options of IUI and IVF catered to my situation. We never felt rushed and he answered our questions thoroughly.... The fertility testing for IVF is thorough and all parts are standard for all patients at this clinic. It includes lab testing for ovarian reserve including clomiphene challenge, sonohystogram, TVUS, transfer trial, and male blood tests for infections as well as semen analysis and function testing.
The clinic [ORM] is well run. Hours open are from 8 am to 3 pm and closed from noon to 1 pm. Weekend hours are from 7:30 to 9:30 at the downtown office. Ultrasounds are only scheduled for Monday through Fridays.... The clinic only offers eSET and most patients in this clinic pursue PGS testing which adds another $4800.... Each RE has their own nurse. It is easy to communicate questions through their online portal by sending messages which are promptly answered.
Age
40
Treated
2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
East Asian
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Doctor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
8
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher is a great reproductive endocrinologist, knowledgeable and friendly. Communicating with his staff on next steps was a little vague and I felt like in person visits were the best way to get information from the rude coordinator and financial staff.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Make sure you stay the second half of the initial consult visit to meet with the financial coordinator which takes a half hour. We could only stay the first hour and felt like we were pretty lost not having finished the appointment knowing what next steps are.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher listened closely to our fertility story and provided great explanations of the steps to evaluate infertility causes as well as treatment options of IUI and IVF catered to my situation. We never felt rushed and he answered our questions thoroughly. He is knowledgeable and their in house lab also has great success rates.
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
The fertility testing for IVF is thorough and all parts are standard for all patients at this clinic. It includes lab testing for ovarian reserve including clomiphene challenge, sonohystogram, TVUS, transfer trial, and male blood tests for infections as well as semen analysis and function testing.
Describe your experience with your nurse at ORM Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Karen)
Each RE has their own nurse. It is easy to communicate questions through their online portal by sending messages which are promptly answered.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
The clinic is well run. Hours open are from 8 am to 3 pm and closed from noon to 1 pm. Weekend hours are from 7:30 to 9:30 at the downtown office. Ultrasounds are only scheduled for Monday through Fridays. Hey try to accommodate your work schedule.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
Precycle services range from $2500 to $6000. Medications cost $5000 to $8000. IVF with own egg costs $15400 and PGS testing costs $4800. Anesthesia for implantation costs $600. Acupuncture on-site is $280. Early pregnancy monitoring costs $1300+.
Describe Thomas Fisher's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at ORM Fertility.
The clinic only offers eSET and most patients in this clinic pursue PGS testing which adds another $4800.
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10
10
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Fisher explains things really well. He is relatable, he shares experiences that him and his wife dealt with.... I did 2 rounds of clomid combined with IUI. I did 1 round to femera with an IUI. Then I did a "good responder" protocol with IVF egg retrieval including menopur, follistim, and Gonal-F... He has a great best side manner, he is humorous. His office makes sure I feel prepared and know the next steps. He is patient with questions.
I love being on the west side clinic [of Oregon Reproductive Med] because it is way smaller then the downtown clinic. It is quieter. And by sheer volume, it more personal. You do need to go downtown for injection class, IVF retrieval, and on weekends if you need an ultrasound, but we love not having to go downtown every time.... Our IVF with PGS testing was roughly $20,000. That did not include the medications which were about $4,500
Age
37 - 38
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Doctor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
I felt the experience could not be any better. We are still waiting to move forward with a frozen embryo transfer. But when I hear stories from other clinics and doctors, I am quite pleased with my experience with Dr. Fisher. He has a great best side manner, he is humorous. His office makes sure I feel prepared and know the next steps. He is patient with questions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Just be open and listen, he will try to guide you. He will work with you to get the best plan for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher explains things really well. He is relatable, he shares experiences that him and his wife dealt with.
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
I did 2 rounds of clomid combined with IUI. I did 1 round to femera with an IUI. Then I did a "good responder" protocol with IVF egg retrieval including menopur, follistim, and Gonal-F
Describe your experience with your nurse at ORM Fertility.
The staff was caring and compassionate. They all have been so kind. I enjoy each of them. I am a difficult blood draw, and they took extra time to make it as easy as it could be.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
I love being on the west side clinic because it is way smaller then the downtown clinic. It is quieter. And by sheer volume, it more personal. You do need to go downtown for injection class, IVF retrieval, and on weekends if you need an ultrasound, but we love not having to go downtown every time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
Our IVF with PGS testing was roughly $20,000. That did not include the medications which were about $4,500
Describe Thomas Fisher's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at ORM Fertility.
Dr. Fisher will definitely promote only single egg transfer, he was supportive to making a decision with me, but laid out thoughtfully why he felt it was best to move in that direction.
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0
2
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
—
0
2
We made an appointment for one hour consultation. After we introduced ourselves Dr. Fisher listened for about five minutes and then he got out some kind of "conception manual" and started explaining the process of how sperm fertilizes the egg! Something that anyone who is older than 18 already knows, let alone someone who is seeing a fertility specialist. Bet let's assume we didn't know. Dr. Fisher already covered that at the seminar and we told him we were at the seminar before the appointment started. He repeated word from word. He used almost all our time retelling his seminar material and that had nothing to do with our case (or for that matter any case) and why we were there. He did not give us much space to talk, and when we finally got a word in he would often dismiss our input or categorize it as "uneducated".
We were only once at the West location [of ORM Fertility]. The clinic is clean and nicely laid out. The personnel we came in contact with during our visit were okay. The wait time was okay. Parking could be a problem so arrive early...Dr. Fisher wasted our time. He was not a good listener with us, did not show us compassion, understanding, or patience. He did not show interest in our concerns or questions and did not respect our time and money. I am still puzzled with the fact that he repeated word for word seminar material that he presented after we told him we were at the seminar and already know how a sperm fertilizes an egg. :)
Age
38
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
—
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
—
Diagnosis
—
0
2
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher wasted our time. He was not a good listener with us, did not show us compassion, understanding, or patience. He did not show interest in our concerns or questions and did not respect our time and money. I am still puzzled with the fact that he repeated word for word seminar material that he presented after we told him we were at the seminar and already know how a sperm fertilizes an egg. :)
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
If Dr. Fisher starts talking about things that you feel are not related to your case or concerns don't feel embarrassed to stop him and make your voice heard. Also say something if he cuts your appointment short.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
My husband and I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Fisher after we attended free seminar on infertility led by Dr. Fisher. We made an appointment for one hour consultation. After we introduced ourselves Dr. Fisher listened for about five minutes and then he got out some kind of "conception manual" and started explaining the process of how sperm fertilizes the egg! Something that anyone who is older than 18 already knows, let alone someone who is seeing a fertility specialist. Bet let's assume we didn't know. Dr. Fisher already covered that at the seminar and we told him we were at the seminar before the appointment started. He repeated word from word. He used almost all our time retelling his seminar material and that had nothing to do with our case (or for that matter any case) and why we were there. He did not give us much space to talk, and when we finally got a word in he would often dismiss our input or categorize it as "uneducated". When he was done with the "conception manual" he asked us if we had any questions and after my husband asked few question Dr. Fisher's body language was signaling that we are done. He concluded our visit after 40 minutes tops even though the appointment was supposed to be an hour long. He was not welcoming or kind. We walked out of the meeting literary not knowing anything more then before our meeting. Complete waste of our money and time.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
We were only once at the West location. The clinic is clean and nicely laid out. The personnel we came in contact with during our visit were okay. The wait time was okay. Parking could be a problem so arrive early.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
One hour consultation with Dr. Fisher was I think $350 but I don't remember exactly.
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10
10
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
10
10
Dr. Fisher was great at communicating from our initial consultation, to explanations of procedures and future treatment options. He explained the science (which was important to me) and the practical steps (which were important to my husband) without hesitation. He always answered our questions and made sure that we left every appointment feeling like we knew what to expect moving forward.
Beautiful clinics- I went to both the Westside and Downtown offices [of ORM] for treatment. Everyone I worked with was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. I was able to get in for a consultation within a couple weeks of calling for a new patient appointment.... Heidi was amazing to work with! She was always quick to respond to portal messages and return calls. I appreciated how thorough she was and felt like I was always in good hands working with her. Heidi simplified the IVF process so much for me. She highlighted my calendar with important things and coordinated all of my medications with the pharmacy directly.
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor
10
10
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher was great at communicating from our initial consultation, to explanations of procedures and future treatment options. He explained the science (which was important to me) and the practical steps (which were important to my husband) without hesitation. He always answered our questions and made sure that we left every appointment feeling like we knew what to expect moving forward. I was especially impressed with Dr. Fisher's compassion toward both of us. He would personally call with test results and check in on us when things didn't go exactly as planned. He is kind and genuine in his approach. I think that his personal experience with infertility makes him especially understanding of what his patients go through.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Don't hesitate to ask questions, and don't be afraid to express your thoughts/concerns. You will feel better having all of your questions answered!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher was very compassionate with his care, he shared his personal experiences with infertility and helped my husband and I feel comfortable and confident with treatments. We didn't feel like we got the "standard" treatment, but that our protocol was tailored to our needs and desires as patients. For example, it was initially recommended that we have a freeze-all cycle, but it was very important to me that we were able to do a fresh transfer. Dr. Fisher made sure to monitor me closely throughout the stimulation process so that we could safely move forward with a fresh transfer. I appreciated the fact that I was being heard, and that we were able to make decisions about our care. Dr. Fisher and his team answered all of our questions every step of the way, and we are so thankful to have worked with him.
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
We started treatment with medicated cycles and IUI, after 3 unsuccessful attempts we asked to move on to IVF. We moved forward with IVF + ICSI and a fresh embryo transfer. The first transfer, unfortunately, resulted in miscarriage. We are currently pregnant with our miracle baby from our second transfer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at ORM Fertility. (Assigned nurse: Heidi)
Heidi was amazing to work with! She was always quick to respond to portal messages and return calls. I appreciated how thorough she was and felt like I was always in good hands working with her. Heidi simplified the IVF process so much for me. She highlighted my calendar with important things and coordinated all of my medications with the pharmacy directly.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
Beautiful clinics- I went to both the Westside and Downtown offices for treatment. Everyone I worked with was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. I was able to get in for a consultation within a couple weeks of calling for a new patient appointment.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
The costs differed depending on the treatment. The clinic bills for the IVF cycle which covers ultrasounds, egg retrieval and embryology. There is an additional cost for anesthesia during the egg retrieval, and medications are purchased directly from the pharmacy.
Describe Thomas Fisher's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at ORM Fertility.
My experience was that Dr. Fisher tends to be conservative and in our situation pushed toward single embryo transfer. Safety of both mother and baby are extremely important to him, and I respect him for urging us to only transfer one embryo. That being said, had we chosen to transfer 2 embryos I know that he would have supported us in that decision.
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10
10
Age
27
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
Dr. Fisher is great. He explains things so we can understand them and talks to us about risks vs rewards. He seems to really understand what we’re going through and seems to provide his honest opinion on best steps to take moving forward.... Dr. Fisher is very smart and is good at explaining but don’t hesitate to ask questions or have him explain something in a different way. He likes to draw pictures to help show what he’s talking about
So far, I have not found any weaknesses with the clinic [ORM]. They always get me in right away when I need an ultrasound (even on the weekends) and are always respectful and professional. I had an iui scheduled around Christmas time and was told that even if my period started Christmas morning to call them and they would get me in. I love the flexibility and support they provide.
Age
27
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher is great. He explains things so we can understand them and talks to us about risks vs rewards. He seems to really understand what we’re going through and seems to provide his honest opinion on best steps to take moving forward.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Be open about feelings, questions, concerns etc. Dr. Fisher is very smart and is good at explaining but don’t hesitate to ask questions or have him explain something in a different way. He likes to draw pictures to help show what he’s talking about
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
He talked to me and my husband about our experience so far, what our hopes and goals were as well as what our fears and uncertainty are. He also shared his personal experience with infertility.
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
So far, we have done 4 rounds of IUI with Clomid. I developed cysts on the first two rounds and we switched medicine (I can’t remeber the name of he second medicine) and I didn not develop cysts again. When none of those cycles were effective he told us that the chances of another one working are very low. Because of our age and health he suggested taking a few months to try naturally again before considering IVF which we agreed with.
Describe your experience with your nurse at ORM Fertility.
Each nurse interacted with was kind, patient and a good communicator. They did not make me feel rushed or insecure in any way and made a very uncomfortable situation feel normal.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
So far, I have not found any weaknesses with the clinic. They always get me in right away when I need an ultrasound (even on the weekends) and are always respectful and professional. I had an iui scheduled around Christmas time and was told that even if my period started Christmas morning to call them and they would get me in. I love the flexibility and support they provide.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
I do not remember exactly but my iui was around $500 per treatment after insurance
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7
9
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
7
9
Our experience as a patient has been good. Dr Fisher is nice and always has a smile on his face when he sees us. He makes light conversation during appts which is nice and can ease the tension. I sometimes wish he would just talk about fertility stuff with us instead of what we did on the weekend, but over all he is very warm and makes being a patient of his easy. ...
This clinic [ORM] is excellent at organization and scheduling. They are on top of everything. My only suggestion is more clarity with the billing department and insurance support. We missed having 3 rounds covered by insurance because they didn’t follow through in time. ... For 5 rounds of iui with some partially covered by insurance, we have spent around $4,000. ... They [Nursing staff] were all fabulous. Super nice, accommodating, and sensitive. ...
Age
33 - 34
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
5 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
7
9
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Our experience as a patient has been good. Dr Fisher is nice and always has a smile on his face when he sees us. He makes light conversation during appts which is nice and can ease the tension. I sometimes wish he would just talk about fertility stuff with us instead of what we did on the weekend, but over all he is very warm and makes being a patient of his easy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Ask more questions and know what comes after each treatment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher is really personable and kind. He made us feel welcomed and heard during our initial consultations. He has a light humor about him that makes him come off as being warm. I only wish that during our actual IUI procedure day he would have talked to us more, rather than just in and out in a matter of minutes.
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
We’ve done 5 IUIs, all resulted in negative pregnancy tests. The first 4 rounds were with a double dose of Clomid, the 5th round it was bumped up to a triple dose. First four rounds I used a trigger shot to ovulate. The 5th round I ovulated on my own.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at ORM Fertility.
They were all fabulous. Super nice, accommodating, and sensitive.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
This clinic is excellent at organization and scheduling. They are on top of everything. My only suggestion is more clarity with the billing department and insurance support. We missed having 3 rounds covered by insurance because they didn’t follow through in time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
For 5 rounds of iui with some partially covered by insurance, we have spent around $4,000.
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7
9
Age
33 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
7
9
He [Dr. Thomas Fisher] was only my doctor for part of the process as he left the practice but he was always very informative about what was happening and what I needed to do to prepare myself. He never made me feel like a number and always spoke to my husband and I openly about the process.... He was very kind, never rushed through the appointment and always made sure I knew what to expext
They [the staff at Seattle Reproductive Med] communicate very well but i did notice a shift when staff would change over. Front desk seemed a little flustered. When Dr. Fisher left it felt like some of the morale went down or that people were all over the place. However it was temporary and seemed to go back to normal shortly after.,... The staff there is out of this world! They are all so sweet and very organized. They also never rushed And genuinely happy to see their patients!
Age
33 - 35
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Unexplained
7
9
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
He was only my doctor for part of the process as he left the practice but he was always very informative about what was happening and what I needed to do to prepare myself. He never made me feel like a number and always spoke to my husband and I openly about the process.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Go in open minded and ask a lot of questions
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
He was very kind, never rushed through the appointment and always made sure I knew what to expext
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I was on clomid for three cycles but had to switch to letrozol because of the side affects. Which he was okay with.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The staff there is out of this world! They are all so sweet and very organized. They also never rushed And genuinely happy to see their patients!
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
They communicate very well but i did notice a shift when staff would change over. Front desk seemed a little flustered. When Dr. Fisher left it felt like some of the morale went down or that people were all over the place. However it was temporary and seemed to go back to normal shortly after.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Testing and some medications were covered under insurance. We paid for injections but don’t remember the cost. Each round of iui was $200
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10
10
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
10
10
Dr. Fisher's strength is his ability to communicate all the benefits and risks of each procedure. I felt he was conservative in his approach and didn't push us to move to the next step if we weren't comfortable with it. He listened to what ideas we had and if he didn't agree, he explained why. Overall, he was very open to letting us guide the course of treatment that felt right to us with his supervision.... Dr. Fisher was excellent in taking his time with us at every visit to explain our options. We didn't feel like we had to go by a certain "algorithm" and our care was directed at our specific needs.
The clinic [ORM Fertility-Portland Westside] was well-organized. They were prompt on their phone calls to discuss lab results, etc. We felt that they were able to make adjustments to get us in to see our doctor if the schedules would allow. Overall, I was pleased.... We were seen frequently at clinic during the time of our treatment. The nurses did were personable and did a good job remembering us.... Dr. Fisher was excellent in taking his time with us at every visit to explain our options. We didn't feel like we had to go by a certain "algorithm" and our care was directed at our specific needs.
Age
40
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Doctor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
4 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
—
10
10
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher's strength is his ability to communicate all the benefits and risks of each procedure. I felt he was conservative in his approach and didn't push us to move to the next step if we weren't comfortable with it. He listened to what ideas we had and if he didn't agree, he explained why. Overall, he was very open to letting us guide the course of treatment that felt right to us with his supervision.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Dr. Fisher was excellent in taking his time with us at every visit to explain our options. We didn't feel like we had to go by a certain "algorithm" and our care was directed at our specific needs.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at ORM Fertility.
We were seen frequently at clinic during the time of our treatment. The nurses did were personable and did a good job remembering us.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
The clinic was well-organized. They were prompt on their phone calls to discuss lab results, etc. We felt that they were able to make adjustments to get us in to see our doctor if the schedules would allow. Overall, I was pleased.
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10
10
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, 4 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
I do know my protocol was altered [by Dr. Thomas Fisher] during the course of the treatment after he carefully reviewed the previous failed cycles completed by other physicians. His approach gave us the positive results no one else was able to achieve...He provided amazing care. I had seen previous physicians for IVF cycles where I was absolutely treated as a number, and he did not do that. He treated me as a human, altered the approach, didn't rush things, and we in result have two healthy babies!
[ORM Fertility is a] Good clinic, great physician care. Hands down better than other clinics I had gone to for similar treatment. I chose to travel further for this care and it was absolutely worth the extra time and effort...I do know my protocol was altered [by Dr. Thomas Fisher] during the course of the treatment after he carefully reviewed the previous failed cycles completed by other physicians. His approach gave us the positive results no one else was able to achieve...He provided amazing care. I had seen previous physicians for IVF cycles where I was absolutely treated as a number, and he did not do that. He treated me as a human, altered the approach, didn't rush things, and we in result have two healthy babies!
Age
38 - 39
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$500K
Occupation
Business Executive
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 4 IVF
Diagnosis
Unexplained
10
10
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Absolutely hands down recommendation. Infertility can be such a trying time, and Dr. Fisher was amazing in his care, his approach, his compassion, all things honestly. Will absolutely recommend him to anyone facing infertility.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Communicate your concerns so he can provide the best care possible and know you are in great hands!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
He provided amazing care. I had seen previous physicians for IVF cycles where I was absolutely treated as a number, and he did not do that. He treated me as a human, altered the approach, didn't rush things, and we in result have two healthy babies!
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
I do know my protocol was altered during the course of the treatment after he carefully reviewed the previous failed cycles completed by other physicians. His approach gave us the positive results no one else was able to achieve.
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
Good clinic, great physician care. Hands down better than other clinics I had gone to for similar treatment. I chose to travel further for this care and it was absolutely worth the extra time and effort.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
My insurance covered majority but process was easy and smooth on my portion
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7
7
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
7
7
He [Dr. Thomas Fisher] was friendly but not overly so. I could have used more information on the what & the why of what we were doing. I trusted he knew what he was doing but it would have been nice to get some more advice on lifestyle or more extensive testing options...Do your own research first!...Iui with clomid each time...He was kind & thorough when explaining information, he also tried to remember details of my life at each appointment
Beautiful office [ORM Fertility- Portland Westside] in a good location. Always clean & quiet & felt discreet. Billing was always a bit of an issue but we always worked it out. I definitely had to review every bill carefully for extra charges...Billing over charges...[nurses were] Very kind & warm...Iui with clomid each time...He [Dr. Thomas Fisher] was friendly but not overly so. I could have used more information on the what & the why of what we were doing. I trusted he knew what he was doing but it would have been nice to get some more advice on lifestyle or more extensive testing options...Do your own research first!...Iui with clomid each time...He was kind & thorough when explaining information, he also tried to remember details of my life at each appointment
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Other
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 4 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
7
7
How was your experience with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
He was friendly but not overly so. I could have used more information on the what & the why of what we were doing. I trusted he knew what he was doing but it would have been nice to get some more advice on lifestyle or more extensive testing options
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
Do your own research first!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility?
He was kind & thorough when explaining information, he also tried to remember details of my life at each appointment
Describe the protocols Thomas Fisher used in your cycles at ORM Fertility and their degree of success.
Iui with clomid each time
Describe your experience with your nurse at ORM Fertility. (Assigned nurse: I sure )
Very kind & warm
Describe your experience with ORM Fertility.
Beautiful office in a good location. Always clean & quiet & felt discreet. Billing was always a bit of an issue but we always worked it out. I definitely had to review every bill carefully for extra charges
Describe the costs associated with your care under Thomas Fisher at ORM Fertility.
$1200 per iui cycle
Describe Thomas Fisher's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at ORM Fertility.
No knowledge of this
What specific things went wrong at ORM Fertility?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at ORM Fertility.
Billing over charges
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