Vishvanath C. Karande

Dr. Karande seemed straight forward and honest about treatment and expectations, which I appreciated. ... However, I do feel like they weren't proactive about being informative ... For example, at our initial consultation it was presented as if we would begin testing immediately (which we did), and begin our cycle the following month. But when the next month arrived, they made me redo the testing I'd already had, as if it was the first time and delayed my cycle by another month. When I questioned the nurse, she acted like it ward the first time I'd been examined despite me telling her I'd already done the baseline tests. It was odd to say the least, and frustrating to have to wait even longer top get started. And no one seemed capable of telling my WHY I had to do it again

I feel like the practice [InVia Fertility Specialists] wasn't particularly forthcoming with information and next steps. I was constantly having to ask for what I needed to do, what comes next, why is there a delay, etc. Billing was also very confusing, and we often didn't know what we had to pay or co-pay until a bill was presented later. Not much info up front. ...

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande seemed straight forward and honest about treatment and expectations, which I appreciated. Everyone was nice. However, I do feel like they weren't proactive about being informative, like they assumed I knew what was happening without telling me. For example, at our initial consultation it was presented as if we would begin testing immediately (which we did), and begin our cycle the following month. But when the next month arrived, they made me redo the testing I'd already had, as if it was the first time and delayed my cycle by another month. When I questioned the nurse, she acted like it ward the first time I'd been examined despite me telling her I'd already done the baseline tests. It was odd to say the least, and frustrating to have to wait even longer top get started. And no one seemed capable of telling my WHY I had to do it again.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Get your plan in writing. Don't let them just tell you verbally. That way you have a record of it that you can refer to, and there's no delay or confusion due to miscommunication on their part or on yours.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

I feel like the practice wasn't particularly forthcoming with information and next steps. I was constantly having to ask for what I needed to do, what comes next, why is there a delay, etc. Billing was also very confusing, and we often didn't know what we had to pay or co-pay until a bill was presented later. Not much info up front.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Nice, but seemed disorganized and not very informed about my plan of care.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

I think my previous comment describes it accurately. Just be careful to get your plan of care in writing and don't wait for them to contact you with what you need to do - contact THEM and make sure you don't get lost in the shuffle.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

$10k +

What specific things went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Provided conflicting information
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error

Describe the specific things that went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I described it previously. The plan of care that was discussed with the physician was not followed through later on, and we lost a cycle and had to do duplicate exams/ tests. I still don't know why the cycle was delayed. It resulted in our injections and retrieval being delayed indefinitely when services were shut down (for the shelter-in-place order).

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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InVia Fertility Specialists

Arlington Heights

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2018 - 2021, Successful

Age 33 - 36

1 IVF

Tubal Blockage

Unexplained

European

Latinx

Income $200K - $499K

Consultant

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

He [Dr. Karande] is a warm person. He cares deeply and makes an effort to give the best possible care with a friendly demeanor....let him know if you have budgetary concerns. He is very much willing to see what programs you can participate in, if any, to offset costs...We worked with one embryo at a time...we were hesitant about knowing the gender of the embryo to be transferred but ultimately decided against it because there would've been a genetic testing fee...

She [nurse at InVia Fertility Specialists] was fantastic to work with week over week. She kept me in good spirits and knew what I needed when I needed it...their fertility app did not work well with my android phone. I was unable to download some of the pdf files but they were willing to assist if/when I called while I was at a testing site and needed them to forward lab requests for a blood draw. Also, I sometimes would find it a little tricky to find the letter or lab request they posted to the site, but once again, they were helpful if/when I called...

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He is a great Dr. We worked with him and were able to conceive our 2 sons. For the second pregnancy, we were hesitant about knowing the gender of the embryo to be transferred but ultimately decided against it because there would've been a genetic testing fee. I had great experiences both times. For the first time, I was mostly in the Hoffman Estates office and for the 2nd time, I was most in Crystal Lake. I experienced extreme congestion my second pregnancy and that put a damper on things but otherwise a good experience.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Be open and honest about what you are looking for in regards to best case scenario and let him know if you have budgetary concerns. He is very much willing to see what programs you can participate in, if any, to offset costs.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He is a warm person. He cares deeply and makes an effort to give the best possible care with a friendly demeanor.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

There were videos posted online that were helpful to follow in terms of administration of medication. Some medications were generic versions of more popular drugs and that helped tremendously to reduce costs, but usually were a little more difficult to administer. Since I had embryos frozen from my first IVF, the second treatment was ensuring I increased my hormone levels to where they needed to be, then I was able to do IUI, and take progesterone to maintain the pregnancy for the first 10 weeks.

Describe your experience with your nurse at InVia Fertility Specialists. (Assigned nurse: Nancy)

She was fantastic to work with week over week. She kept me in good spirits and knew what I needed when I needed it.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The clinic is good at assessing where you are at. Be open about what you are looking for and set boundaries as needed related to visits at your preferred location and budgetary constraints. I think that this entire process requires patience and it is helpful to have outside support in addition to the support you receive at the clinic. Also, their fertility app did not work well with my android phone. I was unable to download some of the pdf files but they were willing to assist if/when I called while I was at a testing site and needed them to forward lab requests for a blood draw. Also, I sometimes would find it a little tricky to find the letter or lab request they posted to the site, but once again, they were helpful if/when I called. I could have avoided this by logging in and printing the items from my home laptop/printer but I think the whole point of the app is convenience so hopefully they can update it in the future to work better with android phones.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I was involved in a study the first time so costs were limited. I paid mostly for anesthesia. The second time was insurance was used and I paid out of pocket for ART, assistive reproductive technology that helps improve the chances of pregnancy. I also paid for drugs some times out of pocket. I estimate about $600 the first time and $3000 out of pocket the second time.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Multiple pregnancies are dangerous. We worked with one embryo at a time.

What specific things went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Failed to send your chart to another clinic

Describe the specific things that went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists.

As I was transferring over to my Ob/gyne after conceiving, there was a little difficulty getting my Invia paperwork faxed over. They provided me a printed version and I requested they also fax it directly. The receiving Ob/gyne said they did not receive the fax so we ultimately went with the printed version I received.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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InVia Fertility Specialists

Crystal Lake

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2019 - 2021, Successful

Age 37 - 39

1 IVF

1 Embryo Freezing

East Asian

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

Doesn't Recommend

Successful

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Do not expect Dr. Karande to be personal. He will give you information if you ask, but doesn't volunteer it...will only transfer 1 embryo at a time, no exceptions...Dr. Karande described their typical egg retrieval process for separate petri dish fertilization. He outlined the medications used and each cycle, a hysteroscopy is done...He gave canned answers about policy, and I felt like he ignored feedback about how poorly his billing department works...

The clinic's [InVia Fertility Specialists] weakest points are the billing department - disorganized, not following protocol...The nurses are personable. I saw several multiple times, and they remembered me by name...This office never does multiple embryo transfers. No exceptions...The billing department lost track of payments made and invoices. I kept on top of things because they're so bad at keeping track of information...

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande outlined our initial treatment cycle on paper, in person in 2019. I saw him once in a while during treatment, for maybe 5 minutes towards the end of appointments. I don't remember who did the egg retrieval. His partner did the actual fresh egg transfer. At our last appointment of 2019, I felt my feedback about his billing department was brushed off. They didn't improve in the intervening time with storage billing. After being released from treatment, I saw him occasionally as we worked in the same building (I worked for a different company). He was polite, but I didn't feel like he recognized me. My virtual appointment in 2021 was very brief. He didn't ask about my fiancé or previous experience. He asked to see a photo of my child, but I was on my phone at home during the appointment, which has all my photos. He didn't remember that I showed him a photo in the elevator at work in 2020. He's old school.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Do not expect Dr. Karande to be personal. He will give you information if you ask, but doesn't volunteer it. He is completely detached from the billing department. He is strict about following policy. This office will only transfer 1 embryo at a time, no exceptions.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande did not recognize me outside of the office. I worked in the same building as one of the offices for 2 years. He gave canned answers about policy, and I felt like he ignored feedback about how poorly his billing department works. We will be transferring our frozen embryos from this clinic due to their inflexible policy. I also felt that they nickel and dime for everything. If you want records sent out, fees increase for every 5 pages.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

Dr. Karande described their typical egg retrieval process for separate petri dish fertilization. He outlined the medications used and each cycle, a hysteroscopy is done (uterus is filled with liquid to check for pregnancy potential). Our cycle produced 3 embryos. 1 was fresh transferred and 2 were frozen. We have a healthy toddler now.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

The nurses are personable. I saw several multiple times, and they remembered me by name. There was one who had an issue with a blood draw that got messy and she became a bit flustered about that. My fiancé is also an RN, and he would critique their technique as not best practices (i.e. no one should be fanning air over an injection site that had been rubbed with alcohol to dry the alcohol faster).

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

I went to the Crystal Lake and Hoffman Estates locations the most. The one in Crystal Lake had fewer staff. I felt I often walked into an empty front office there. The Hoffman Estates office was busy. I always had to wait there. with other patients. The nurse educator for the medications was very thorough and kind. The clinic's weakest points are the billing department - disorganized, not following protocol. Storage billing should start with $1000, then bill $50 for 3 months, then go to $150 quarterly. I received a $1150 bill, then a $50 bill immediately. Was told it was from the upcoming month after. Next bill was a quarterly bill, re-billing for the single month I had already paid for. I felt I was constantly dealing with contacting the billing department with corrections. They didn't improve during COVID-19, billing 6 months close together, missing a mailing altogether, then I was contacted by e-mail. Very inconsistent. I knew this ahead of time from online reviews.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Billing was vaguely detailed in the beginning. Dates, costs. I always compared them to my insurance benefits statements. I had to push back on them multiple times about billing errors. Many costs are in their fine print, but they didn't follow their fine print. I had to deal with multiple billing errors over the years. Phone calls needed to be made. Errors with double-billing months, not acknowledging online payment, receiving letters and phone calls about nonpayment after, and beware, if you want to sent records to another place, there are fees for every 5 pages. Storage billing began as vague. I felt lied to about their mistake in billing in the beginning. I think it is part of why they double-billed a month and then had to correct the invoice. Even with insurance, medication costs were very expensive. I was thankful to have reached my out of pocket maximum before the end of the year.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

This office never does multiple embryo transfers. No exceptions. The reason I was given was "for healthy babies."

What specific things went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Lost paperwork
Provided conflicting information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists.

The billing department lost track of payments made and invoices. I kept on top of things because they're so bad at keeping track of information. I paid online, but still received phone calls about non-payment about a week later. I had to call the billing department multiple times to clarify from 2019 to 2021. Unfortunately, this seems to be a common experience, as I saw multiple reviews with billing department complaints online prior to starting my cycle.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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InVia Fertility Specialists

Hoffman Estates

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2020, Unknown Success

Age 30

Anovulation

PCOS

Tubal Blockage

European

Income $50K - $99K

Doctor

2nd of 2 Docs

2 Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

While completing our forms in the waiting area at our very first initial consultation, Dr. Karande personally came out, welcomed both my husband and I...and told us “Welcome to our family. We are so happy to have you.” It felt like coming home...was present during my initial ultrasound and started explaining everything he was seeing...he also wrote everything down and drew pictures so that we could have a recollection of what we talked about at home...His response was “We’ll get you your twins, but one at a time,” meaning he preferred a single transfer

The nurses at [InVia Fertility Specialists] were kind, compassionate, respectful, and gentle...they made sure to connect with us on a personal level...It is very clean, but not in the sense that you’re sitting in a sterile doctor’s office (although I’m sure it is), but decorated like home. Imagine a cork board loaded with pictures of babies and thank you notes, end tables with baskets of snacks, comfy chairs, and an ambience of hope...billing specialist communicated with me that although treatment will most likely be denied, the would still be happy to submit claims on our behalf just in case of potential coverage

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Not only were we welcomed with open arms at our first visit, but Dr. Karande was present during my initial ultrasound and started explaining everything he was seeing, which gave us a huge piece of mind rather than having to question the black and white images on the screen. Afterwards, during the consultation, not only did he verbally talk about my diagnosis and treatment plan, but he also wrote everything down and drew pictures so that we could have a recollection of what we talked about at home for our reference. In the conversation he included treatment options, statistics, and benefits/risks. Throughout such a heavy conversation, he personality shined through, particularly his level of expertise and sense of humor.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

If someone is considering seeing Dr. Karande, I would say you will not be disappointed. We never felt rushed, left with every question answered, and are eager to begin our journey fertility treatments.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

While completing our forms in the waiting area at our very first initial consultation, Dr. Karande personally came out, welcomed both my husband and I who were excitedly terrified to be there, and told us “Welcome to our family. We are so happy to have you.” It felt like coming home.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

At this point, we have only had our initial consultation and diagnostic testing.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

The nurses at InVia were kind, compassionate, respectful, and gentle. Even in a short period of time, they made sure to connect with us on a personal level.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

Walking into InVia for the first time I was impressed. It is very clean, but not in the sense that you’re sitting in a sterile doctor’s office (although I’m sure it is), but decorated like home. Imagine a cork board loaded with pictures of babies and thank you notes, end tables with baskets of snacks, comfy chairs, and an ambience of hope.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I have only completed an initial consultation and diagnostic testing so far. Treatment options ranged greatly, and unfortunately I do not recall specific costs. My insurance company does not provide coverage for any infertility treatments so everything we decide will be paid out of pocket. InVia’s billing specialist communicated with me that although treatment will most likely be denied, the would still be happy to submit claims on our behalf just in case of potential coverage.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

At the initial consultation, I had mentioned I would love to have twins (in a completely made up ideal world). His response was “We’ll get you your twins, but one at a time,” meaning he preferred a single transfer. He described it is much lower risk for both mother and baby.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

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InVia Fertility Specialists

Crystal Lake

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2020, Successful

Age 31

2 IVF

Ashkenazi Jewish

Income $200K - $499K

2nd of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Dr. Karande got us pregnant on our first transfer. We were allowed a “natural” transfer which made the entire process much more relaxing. Dr. Karande is very skilled and knowledgeable...explained every step of the process to us and was very receptive to our feedback. We felt our experience was customized to fit our needs...I am thankful that Dr. Karande understands the risks of multiples and did not just to implanting 2 embryos.

I am so thrilled we chose Invia...Sheila, who is in the northbrook office, is a total angel. Her ultrasounds were always thorough. I never left her office feeling like I needed more information...The nursing staff was okay...It seems like the nurses don’t always check their information with the doctors...We had multiple issues dealing with billing which at one point threatened to delay an egg retrieval cycle.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande got us pregnant on our first transfer. We were allowed a “natural” transfer which made the entire process much more relaxing. Dr. Karande is very skilled and knowledgeable. We live in the northern suburbs so it was a relief to find out that I could go to their Northbrook satellite location for monitoring.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Reach out to him directly if you have a concern or question about your treatment plan. He is very receptive to the patient’s preferences.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande explained every step of the process to us and was very receptive to our feedback. We felt our experience was customized to fit our needs.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

I was given menopur, follistim, ganirelix and triggered with Pregnyl. I was not on any medication for my natural transfer except an HCG trigger and then I started endometrin suppositories post-transfer.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

The nursing staff was okay. They followed up with me quickly and provided clear directions. A few times they gave me inaccurate information and even told me I had to delay my transfer. On occasion, when I didn’t get the answers from the nurses that I wanted/expected I would reach out directly to Dr. Karande and his answers would be completely different and much more in line with our expectations. It seems like the nurses don’t always check their information with the doctors.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

We live in the northern suburbs so it was a relief to find out that I could go to their Northbrook satellite location for monitoring. Sheila, who is in the northbrook office, is a total angel. Her ultrasounds were always thorough. I never left her office feeling like I needed more information. I am so thrilled we chose Invia!

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I am so glad we only did a single embryo transfer. I am thankful that Dr. Karande understands the risks of multiples and did not just to implanting 2 embryos.

What specific things went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Failed to call with results
Failed to convey critical information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists.

We had multiple issues dealing with billing which at one point threatened to delay an egg retrieval cycle. It seems like the billing department relies heavily on the patients to contact insurance which, in my experience, is usually actually the job of the billing department. there was also an occasion where the nursing staff told me I would have to delay my transfer. Upon reaching out to Dr. Karande (at the dismay of the nursing staff) he made the transfer work on the timeline we had discussed.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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InVia Fertility Specialists

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2019, Unknown Success

Age 37

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Income $0 - $49K

2nd of 2 Docs

1 Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

The first thing they [InVia Fertility Specialists] did at my appointment was an ultrasound. Before we started the tech told me that Dr. Karande would come in at some point to look at the screen himself. ... He told me that how many embryos to be transferred would be up to me because I only have one shot at IVF due to my egg count being extremely low. ... He explained to me that my left ovary was diminished almost completely and he didn't think that we would be able to get any eggs from it.

It seems that the clinic [InVia Fert Spec] is separated into different departments. You have the receptionist who can answer all the basic questions. The nurse who can answer the medical and test questions. The billing department that helps you understand the cost and if you have any questions about the bill. The doctor who can tell you anything you want to know, except the exact price of tests or medicines.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

The first thing they did at my appointment was an ultrasound. Before we started the tech told me that Dr. Karande would come in at some point to look at the screen himself. When he did come in, he looked at it and started to explain to me what we were looking at. There was a screen on the wall for me to look at too. Then after he left I cleaned off and was escorted to his office to discuss everything. I gave him my full medical history, which is extremely long, and then he told me what he seen on the ultrasound. He explained to me that my left ovary was diminished almost completely and he didn't think that we would be able to get any eggs from it. As he was explaining things to me, he was drawing on a paper to show me visually and also writing down all the big words he was saying that he figured I would want to look up later. After he went over my condition, he went on to talk about what he wants to do. As he was talking about the different steps of the IVF procedure he also was drawing a graph on the same sheet of paper with the timelines. Then he asked if I had any questions, but I didn't have any because he thoroughly explained to me everything. Then he mentioned to me the different pricing for each part of the treatment. How the IVF treatment would be one price, anesthesia would be separate, medications, and the pretesting. When I started to tear up (which was a couple of times during our talk), he would stop, hand me a tissue, and console me. My husband wasn't able to be at the appointment with me, but Dr. Karande definitely helped make it easier on me.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Be ready to go because Dr. Karande is ready to start your treatment from the day you walk into his office.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

When I walked in for my consultation appointment the receptionist asked me for my name. After I told her, she responded with "I'm so glad to have a face to go with the voice, I'm the one who you talked to when we set up your appointment." Everyone at the office only called me by my first name or Mrs., and everyone there is super friendly and caring. When some of the staff found out that I would be a cash patient due to my insurance not covering the treatments, they started calling the specialty pharmacies to see who had the lower prices for the medications that I would need. They also told me all of the different options on getting donated medications, how to get the tests done for cheaper, and all the information I would need for grants. They made me feel like they wanted to help me as much as possible.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

I'm still in the beginning stages of my IVF. I haven't even finished my pretests yet.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

After my meeting with the doctor, he told me that he was going to walk me to the nurses so they could go over pricing of tests and medications. He introduced me to a nurse and we sat down and talked about my situation. She seemed extremely sympathetic to my situation. She told me that she'll call up the specialty pharmacies to see if she can get medication donated or lower prices for me. She then gave me the list of the tests that I would need to have done prior to starting treatment. She highlighted the ones that were required. She advised me to call around and see what prices they would quote me to do these tests just in case I could find a cheaper lab.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

It seems that the clinic is separated into different departments. You have the receptionist who can answer all the basic questions. The nurse who can answer the medical and test questions. The billing department that helps you understand the cost and if you have any questions about the bill. The doctor who can tell you anything you want to know, except the exact price of tests or medicines. This can be both a strength and weakness. I say this because it's a strength since everyone is a master at their position, but it's a weakness when someone has left early and no one else is there to answer your question. Otherwise the clinic is relaxing, clean, and made me feel comfortable.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Since I only have enough eggs to do one round of IVF my costs can be different from someone else's cost. For the IVF treatment it is $10,000. For the anesthesia to retrieve the eggs it is $650. Medications can cost up to $6,000. Pretesting can cost up to $2,000. ICSI is $2,100. AZH is $1,050.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

He told me that how many embryos to be transferred would be up to me because I only have one shot at IVF due to my egg count being extremely low. He said when the time comes, he'll let me know all the different options, the benefits, and the disadvantages to each one. I know if I am lucky to have 2 healthy embryos for transfer that I will definitely have both of them, but if there are more well then I'll need his guidance.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

Humanity

Communication

Frequency Seen

Trustworthiness

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InVia Fertility Specialists

Hoffman Estates

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2018, Successful

Age 30

1 IVF

1 Egg Freezing

Male Factor

Income $100K - $199K

Sales Representative

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

When we decided to go through with IVF, I received regular communication from the staff [at InVia Fertility Specialists] with clear instructions on what my next steps were until my next appointment. Any questions that I had I could either call or message them in their patient portal and I would get prompt responses. After completing all of the necessary steps, I am now 11 weeks pregnant! I look forward to working with Dr. Karande and his exceptional staff in the future for baby number two!

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

My husband and I give Dr. Karande 5 stars! After trying to conceive for over two years we were referred to Dr. Karande by my OB/Gyn. He explained every possible cause for our lack of success and guided us through every test and procedure in order to get some answers. After it was determined that our best chance at conception was IVF, Dr. Karande explained in great detail our estimated costs, timeline, and answered all of the questions we had. When we decided to go through with IVF, I received regular communication from the staff with clear instructions on what my next steps were until my next appointment. Any questions that I had I could either call or message them in their patient portal and I would get prompt responses. After completing all of the necessary steps, I am now 11 weeks pregnant! I look forward to working with Dr. Karande and his exceptional staff in the future for baby number two!

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2017 - 2018, Successful

Age 32 - 33

1 IUI

Anovulation

PCOS

Latinx

Income $50K - $99K

Only Doc Seen

LGBTQ+

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Dr. Karande was profesional from the first time I met with him and he gave me hopes of geting pregnant. He knew exactly why I couldn’t get pregnant from my first visit...Dr. Karande gave me some pills, (forgot the name) to ovulate. After that I had to go get ultrasounds to see if my follicles were growing and when there was a mature follicle, I had to do a trigger shot. 36 hours after trigger shot I went in for IUI. 10 days after I had to go get an hcg test to see if I was pregnant. The test came out positive and then I had to do vaginal progesterone pills.

The nurses [at Invia Fertility Specialists] are very nice and helpful. They always made me feel comfortable and their hours for my ultrasounds and blood work worked with my working hours. They were able to take care of me before 7 a.m...She [nurse] is awesome, always had a smile. She was very helpful. I really thank her for her help...They have an online portal that will communicate you everything. Blood work results are in the same day. Dr. Karande was very professional. I didn’t see any weaknesses from the clinic.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Everyone is very professional and they make you feel welcome. Dr. Karande was profesional from the first time I met with him and he gave me hopes of geting pregnant. He knew exactly why I couldn’t get pregnant from my first visit. The nurses were very nice and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Karande for those who want to have a baby.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Don’t lose your hopes and trust Dr. Karande. He sure knows what he is doing and will help you have a baby.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

The nurses are very nice and helpful. They always made me feel comfortable and their hours for my ultrasounds and blood work worked with my working hours. They were able to take care of me before 7 a.m. I really loved their services and highly recommend Dr. Karande for anyone wanting to have a baby. I really thought it would be hard for me to get pregnant and I got pregnant on my first cycle.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

Dr. Karande gave me some pills, (forgot the name) to ovulate. After that I had to go get ultrasounds to see if my follicles were growing and when there was a mature follicle, I had to do a trigger shot. 36 hours after trigger shot I went in for IUI. 10 days after I had to go get an hcg test to see if I was pregnant. The test came out positive and then I had to do vaginal progesterone pills.

Describe your experience with your nurse at InVia Fertility Specialists. (Assigned nurse: Forgot her name )

The nurse was always there before 7a.m to do my ultrasounds and blood work. She is awesome, always had a smile. She was very helpful. I really thank her for her help.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

Everything is good about the clinic. Starting from the staff to their doctors. They have an online portal that will communicate you everything. Blood work results are in the same day. Dr. Karande was very professional. I didn’t see any weaknesses from the clinic.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Insurance covered most and paid out of pocket around $850

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

n/A

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2016 - 2017, Successful

Age 30 - 31

1 IVF

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

2nd of 2 Docs

3 IUI With Other Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Although Dr. Karande was straightforward, he understood that our goal was to get pregnant and have a baby as soon as possible and scheduled treatment on my body’s schedule and not on his clinics schedule....Dr. Karande was very knowledgeable, confident, and straight forward throughout the process which is exactly what I wanted and needed going through this emotional journey. He was very thorough in re- evaluating me prior to starting treatment despite receiving my previous records. His technique(HSG & transfer) was much better

I have nothing but positive things to say about this clinic. They complete all procedures at the office, have a portal where most communication occurs and they respond very quickly to any questions you have. This includes nurses, doctors, and the embryologists....Nursing staff always responded quickly to the portal. When I had a bleeding scare early on during pregnancy and messaged the portal, they quickly called to determine the cause and eliminate my concerns and fears.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

I recently gave birth to my daughter after failing to get pregnant naturally and going through 3 failed transfers with a precious specialist. Making the switch to Invia was invaluable. Dr. Karande was very knowledgeable, confident, and straight forward throughout the process which is exactly what I wanted and needed going through this emotional journey. He was very thorough in re- evaluating me prior to starting treatment despite receiving my previous records. His technique(HSG & transfer) was much better than my previous provider and everything felt very different. Dr Klipstien completed my retrieval. It was great that they completed everything in their office and that my cycle was scheduled around my body’s cycle not their schedule which is why procedures can be completed by either doctor. I have and will recommend Dr. Karande to friends struggling with infertility.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He is very straight forward but had amazing results.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

I was on the estrace priming protocol. I never used birth control which I was very pleased with. The protocol was a bit long but it all paid off. We genetically tested the embryos and were able to pick the embryo we wanted transferred which we decided to transfer the embryo that had the best ratings.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Nursing staff always responded quickly to the portal. When I had a bleeding scare early on during pregnancy and messaged the portal, they quickly called to determine the cause and eliminate my concerns and fears.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I had BCBS HMO and it wascovered almost 100% by insuarance. Genetic testing was not covered and cost us approximately $6,000. I was very lucky.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I am glad we listened to his advice to only transfer one embryo.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2017, Successful

Age 31

1 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Black or African-American

Income $100K - $199K

Nurse or HC Services

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

feel that Dr. Karande is a very thorough and straight-forward doctor....I knew what was expected of me during my journey which included weight-loss. I followed his protocol and feel that is the reason why I experienced success with my retrieval and even with my transfers...For my egg retrieval, I believe my treatment strategy was an IVF antagonist protocol.... I don't know what the other patients plans were, but I feel like mines was tailored to my diagnosis.

The clinic [InVia] is very strong. The staff work together well, they are there for the patients and they are very well informed about what they do...I love the nursing staff. They were like a personal cheer squad. ... I also feel like I was greeted by name whenever I interacted with staff, even upon checking in at the front desk. The clinic truly felt like a 2nd home...The whole staff is very motivational and it is appreciated...I love this clinic and their attentiveness to their patients and have no suggestions on how they could improve such great care!

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

I feel that Dr. Karande is a very thorough and straight-forward doctor. In his field, it is important to be honest with patients about their diagnosis and treatment plan. I also feel it is important to give patients realistic goals to achieve during the IVF/FET process. I knew what was expected of me during my journey which included weight-loss. I followed his protocol and feel that is the reason why I experienced success with my retrieval and even with my transfers. Although two resulted in a chemical pregnancy/miscarriage, Dr. Karande never made it seem like hope was lost.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

I would tell a future patient to go into the clinic after exhausting yourself with knowledge about infertility and possibly her or her partner's specific diagnosis of infertility. It is helpful to know what questions to ask at the initial consult with the doctor and makes a more informed patient. Also, be honest about your medical history. At this stage, there is no hiding from your past. It gets very real and very honest.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

I felt like I was treated like a human. I don't know what the other patients plans were, but I feel like mines was tailored to my diagnosis. I also feel like I was greeted by name whenever I interacted with staff, even upon checking in at the front desk. The clinic truly felt like a 2nd home.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

For my egg retrieval, I believe my treatment strategy was an IVF antagonist protocol. I did 10 days of estrogen priming (CD21-CD4), 12 days of injectable stims for ovarian stimulation (CD5-CD16) menopur 225u/follistim 225u (SD1-4), menopur 300u/follistim 300u (SD5-12), ganirelix 0.25mg (SD7-11) to suppress ovulation, Pregnyl HcG trigger shot 10,000u. We retrieved 18 eggs, 10 initially fertilized, 4 (4aa) blastocyst made it to day 5. We prepped for a fresh single embryo transfer. I did 5 days of antibiotics post retrieval, 5 days of Medrol in preparation for transfer, and started crinone vaginal progesterone support to prepare my lining for embryo transfer/implantation.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I love the nursing staff. They were like a personal cheer squad. I appreciate their attentiveness and basically just being the good spirits I needed when I experienced my losses. The whole staff is very motivational and it is appreciated.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The clinic is very strong. The staff work together well, they are there for the patients and they are very well informed about what they do. It is definitely different from getting care at my Primary Care doctor's office of OBGYN's office. I love this clinic and their attentiveness to their patients and have no suggestions on how they could improve such great care!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

My IVF and FET procedures including medications were covered by insurance. I only had to pay a $35 copay when interacting with the doctor and my storage fees and initial cost for my frozen embryos.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I fully understand the recommendation to transfer a single embryo and that is the protocol I followed.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2015, Successful

Age 30

3 IUI

1 IVF

PCOS

European

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

LGBTQ+

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

I felt like dr karande new what I wanted before I even voiced my opinion and was very open to listening to what I wanted and adjusting our medical plan accordingly. He was very upfront with information and potential risk (which one did occur) and it kept me prepared.... We did IUI after having problems with clomid and my general OBs lack of info. After 3 failed attempts he offered to try more or put IVF on the table. I knew going into the meeting I wanted to move forward with IVF. He was very informative and gave me lots of articles to rea. He warned me that with my AMH levels being so high that he wanted to do a freeze all because I would most likely going to get ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome ( and I did). He gave me statistics and percentages for 1and 2 embryos transfers and gave me reading on complications from multiple births but we still wanted to transfer 2

I loved them [InVia Fertility Specialists-Hoffman Estates]. The entire staff is friendly and don’t make you feel uncomfortable. They are more then willing to answer any questions you have. Only mild complaint is There were some days I couldn’t get as early as an appointment as I needed but 90% of the time it was the earliest slot... He presented us with stats and left it up to us to deside. We chose to transfer 2

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He will take good care of you and recommend a course of action but don’t be afraid to also let him know what you want and ask questions if you do t understand

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

On the first visit my husband couldn’t make it so my mom came with me. He walked out shook her hand and said” don’t worry I will take good care of your daughter.”

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

We did IUI after having problems with clomid and my general OBs lack of info. After 3 failed attempts he offered to try more or put IVF on the table. I knew going into the meeting I wanted to move forward with IVF. He was very informative and gave me lots of articles to rea. He warned me that with my AMH levels being so high that he wanted to do a freeze all because I would most likely going to get ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome ( and I did). He gave me statistics and percentages for 1and 2 embryos transfers and gave me reading on complications from multiple births but we still wanted to transfer 2

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I loved them! There were two nurses who I got close with and I even went back to visit them twice after leaving the clinic.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

I loved them. The entire staff is friendly and don’t make you feel uncomfortable. They are more then willing to answer any questions you have. Only mild complaint is There were some days I couldn’t get as early as an appointment as I needed but 90% of the time it was the earliest slot

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Not sure because my insurance covered 100% after I met my yearly OPL which was only 1,100

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

He presented us with stats and left it up to us to deside. We chose to transfer 2

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2012 - 2014, Unsuccessful

Age 24 - 26

3 IVF

3 Egg Freezing

Endometriosis

Unexplained

European

Income $0 - $49K

Only Doc Seen

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Doesn't Recommend

Unsuccessful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Dr. Karande had told me my chances of success were high because I was so young yet he never gave me an actual reason why I was infertile. He didn't do anything before jumping right Into IVF... During each ultrasound he would say I had a little Endo but no big deal in fact he said "the best way to cure Endo is to get pregnant"....I have stage 4 Endo that was attached to both ovaries...Get a second opinion before you go just to be sure he isn't missing anything.

The clinic [InVia] itself was nice and a fun environment. The staff were always kind and compassionate...I loved the nursing staff. They were all kind and knew my name as soon as i walked in the door. They were quick to answer questions and send an email back...My insurance covered almost all of it but it was pricey!...For My IVF cycles I used small doses of lupron, follistem, monupur, gonral x(I think that's the name) and I can't remember the HCG trigger I used.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande had told me my chances of success were high because I was so young yet he never gave me an actual reason why I was infertile. He didn't do anything before jumping right Into IVF which I now realize was because my insurance would pay Boohoo bucks for it! During each ultrasound he would say I had a little Endo but no big deal in fact he said "the best way to cure Endo is to get pregnant". After I aged off my parent's insurance I had to stop IVF. 4 transfers still no live baby :(...Fast forward a year later and I had exteme pain. I went to a regular gyno who did a lap and I have stage 4 Endo that was attached to both ovaries. That dr and the next Endo dr I went to said I never would should have done IVF without cleaning the Endo out first. It was so bad I apparently had little chance for success. So Dr. Karande wasted my little time that I had on my dad's great insurance and let me do all those cycles only to have my heart broken. Oh and when I wasn't getting pregnant he said to me "well I know its not my clinic because everyone else has been getting pregnant this year"...ummm??

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Get a second opinion before you go just to be sure he isn't missing anything.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

When I finally got my BFP I was over the moon. I made it to beta #2 with strong numbers then lost the pregnancy. My RE said to me as I cried and asked why "these things just happen". It felt cold and as someone who was grieving their baby, as well as paying a lot of money for him I wanted a reason.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

For My IVF cycles I used small doses of lupron, follistem, monupur, gonral x(I think that's the name) and I can't remember the HCG trigger I used. The Follistem was the easiest to administer. I took Crinone progesterone suppositories each cycle. After a retrieval I had doxycycln to help stop any infections.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I loved the nursing staff. They were all kind and knew my name as soon as i walked in the door. They were quick to answer questions and send an email back.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The clinic itself was nice and a fun environment. The staff were always kind and compassionate.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

My insurance covered almost all of it but it was pricey! However the clinic is more towards the city so that's to be expected.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

He said single was better because of my little size but after the first one didn't work he allowed me to try 2.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2017, Successful

Age 39

2 IUI

2 IVF

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

Only Doc Seen

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

I had to wait 6 months after a partial molar pregnancy before going through IVF [with Dr. Vishvanath Karande], I suggested doing the retrievals during that time. Dr. Karande was on board...Dr. Karande was open about the process, explained every step and was supportive during my miscarriage. He was at multiple ultra sounds, checked in when he saw me, even if I was just doing blood work, and performed every procedure himself. I felt comfortable with him and his staff and completed supported the year I was in his care.

The receptionists [at InVia Fertility Specialists] were personable, the nurses were all outgoing and remembered you, and everyone explained everything I needed to know. I was very pleased with the overall facility and all the individuals...I was always seen in a timely manner...Everyone of the nurses I worked with was passionate about their job, invested in my care, and super easy to work with. I was very impressed with all of the staff.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande was open about the process, explained every step and was supportive during my miscarriage. He was at multiple ultra sounds, checked in when he saw me, even if I was just doing blood work, and performed every procedure himself. I felt comfortable with him and his staff and completed supported the year I was in his care.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande took time to meet with me numerous times to discuss the process and next steps.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

I had to wait 6 months after a partial molar pregnancy before going through IVF, I suggested doing the retrievals during that time. Dr. Karande was on board. I was on clomid and 1 HCG trigger for my IUI's. I used menopur and follistrom and added gonal-f for both retrievals. I then was on Estrace and progesterone suppositories (3months) as well as progesterone injections (1 month) during the transfer/IVF.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Everyone of the nurses I worked with was passionate about their job, invested in my care, and super easy to work with. I was very impressed with all of the staff.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

I was always seen in a timely manner. I had 2 places that were convenient for me to attend, and the staff worked well which facility I needed each time. The receptionists were personable, the nurses were all outgoing and remembered you, and everyone explained everything I needed to know. I was very pleased with the overall facility and all the individuals.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Dr. Karande said he would only transfer 1 single embryo as mine was PGS tested.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

Humanity

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2016, Successful

Age 32

3 IUI

1 Egg Freezing

Unexplained

South Asian

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

After the first miscarriage, my wife and I have been trying for 1.5 years without successful. Then we was referred to Dr. Karande by our Obgyn. And thanks to their efforts and expertise (and the super helpful patient portal) helped us through the craziness of 3 IUIs and then 2 IVFs. We are expecting in May 11th. Thanks Dr. Karande and Invia Fertility staff.

The patient portal is really good, all the communication [at InVia-Hoffman Estates] happens there help both of us know what is going on. Making appointment is also super easy. The staff answers our questions/voicemail within 4-6 hours, day or night.... They [the nursing staff] are available all the time, even late evening to get back to our questions

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

They are available all the time, even late evening to get back to our questions

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The patient portal is really good, all the communication happens there help both of us know what is going on. Making appointment is also super easy. The staff answers our questions/voicemail within 4-6 hours, day or night.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2011 - 2015, Successful

Age 31 - 35

3 IUI

1 IVF

Anovulation

PCOS

European

Income $200K - $499K

Nurse or HC Services

1st of 2 Docs

Egg Freezing With Other Docs

1 Embryo Freezing With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

He does not have a very good bedside manner, but is technically very good and my treatment resulted in pregnancy... He never remembered any details about me...

They [The nurses] are all fantastic, returning messages promptly and answering my many questions thoroughly while making me feel cared for.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He does not have a very good bedside manner, but is technically very good and my treatment resulted in pregnancy, which is ultimately what mattered most to me.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Keep in mind that he is not warm and fuzzy, but will give you the best shot at getting pregnant.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He never remembered any details about me, even that I had a live birth as a result of IVF from his clinic.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

They are all fantastic, returning messages promptly and answering my many questions thoroughly while making me feel cared for. I cannot say enough.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2012 - 2015, 7 Eggs Frozen

Age 30 - 33

1 Egg Freezing

Male Factor

Only Doc Seen

IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

Review of

Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

He is all about getting you pregnant. He is to the point. No hand holding and sometimes hard to understand.

His [Dr. Karande's] staff is amazing n so is his partner

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He is to the point . no hand holding and sometimes hard to understand. BUT he cares soo much he wants the end result. He lights up when he sees his final result. I want a great doctor who knows what hes doing .. I dont want my hand held I want the actual truth

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Go to him with an open mind. He makes sure he logs EVERYTHING in the computer as he talks to you. he does have an accent. He does great work with the procedures.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

He is all about getting you pregnant. His staffbis amazing n so is his partner

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

You see them everytime u go in .. They have seen me at my greatest time n my worst n have always seemed 19th o care

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2019 - 2023, Successful

Age 35 - 39

3 IUI

2 IVF

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

Entrepreneur

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Dr. Karnade knows what he is doing, just follow the instructions. He doesn't talk much so he is not wasting your time, he goes straight to the point and gets the work done, which I like. The other doctor Klipstein is also very nice, she did my embryo transfer this time and it was a very pleasant experience as well...I'm 12 weeks pregnant now. I feel so blessed and grateful, I tell everyone that for me, it's God and then comes Dr. Karande.

I would highly recommend this clinic [InVia Fertility Specialists] for any fertility needs, the whole stuff is extremely nice and makes you feel welcome. All nurses and even the front desk staff is naturally kind, not fake kind or rude as some other places can be. I have never felt more comfortable and welcome at any other clinic ever before. Dr. Karnade knows what he is doing, just follow the instructions. He doesn't talk much so he is not wasting your time, he goes straight to the point and gets the work done, which I like.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Just be patient and follow the instructions.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr Karande and his staff were amazing during the whole process, both times.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

All nurses and even the front desk staff is naturally kind, not fake kind or rude as some other places can be. I have never felt more comfortable and welcome at any other clinic ever before.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

Back in 2019 we went to InVia Fertility for our first baby after trying to get pregnant naturally for 2.5 years and no success. We went through 3 rounds of IUI with no success (statistically chances are slim anyway - about 12% for success) and then we did our first IVF cycle and it was successful. I got pregnant, pregnancy went well with no complications and in August of 2020 I gave birth to a wonderful healthy baby girl. 2023 Update - We went back to InVia Fertility for our second baby. Again the first IVF cycle was successful and I'm 12 weeks pregnant now. I feel so blessed and grateful, I tell everyone that for me, it's God and then comes Dr. Karande. Pregnancy is progressing well and we are so excited to find out the sex of the baby soon. I would highly recommend this clinic for any fertility needs, the whole stuff is extremely nice and makes you feel welcome. All nurses and even the front desk staff is naturally kind, not fake kind or rude as some other places can be. I have never felt more comfortable and welcome at any other clinic ever before. Dr. Karnade knows what he is doing, just follow the instructions. He doesn't talk much so he is not wasting your time, he goes straight to the point and gets the work done, which I like. The other doctor Klipstein is also very nice, she did my embryo transfer this time and it was a very pleasant experience as well.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I think that total cost for one successful pregnancy was about 30k but we paid only until we reached out Out of Pocket maximum and rest was paid by BCBS insurance.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2019 - 2020, Successful

Age 28 - 29

2 IUI

1 IVF

Anovulation

PCOS

European

Income $50K - $99K

3rd of 3 Docs

1 Fertility Medications With Other Docs

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

The doctor [Dr. Karande] was very helpful thru the entire process. ... He was answering all my questions, even some obvious or stupid :). ... I don’t remember the exact doses, but for my egg retrieval I’ve been taking Follistim and Menopur for about 8-9 days, I was having a lot of eggs, so in order to prevent OHSS, the doctor put me on Cabergoline(not sure if I spell it right) ... Even though I had 2 failed IuIs and 1 failed frozen transfer, she [sic] kinda assured me that I will get pregnant sooner or later.

The thing that I most like is that they [InVia Fertility Specialists] open at 6:30 am for monitoring, so it was very easy to get appts before 7 am and then be on time for work. A very big plus is that they are open for monitoring 365 days a year, which not many clinics do. So you can have a egg retrieval on Thanksgiving or Christmas if it has to. ... All the nurse staff was great. No complaints at all. They always answered all my questions, even twice after hours.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

The doctor was very helpful thru the entire process. Even though I had 2 failed IuIs and 1 failed frozen transfer, she kinda assured me that I will get pregnant sooner or later. He was answering all my questions, even some obvious or stupid :). I am now 9 weeks pregnant from my second transfer, so hopefully I will have a healthy pregnancy and be back to this doctor for a second baby

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

To be patient. This process may be a long one and sometimes unexpected things happen.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

All the nurses and the doctor were nice and helpful.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

I don’t remember the exact doses, but for my egg retrieval I’ve been taking Follistim and Menopur for about 8-9 days, I was having a lot of eggs, so in order to prevent OHSS, the doctor put me on Cabergoline(not sure if I spell it right)

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

All the nurse staff was great. No complaints at all. They always answered all my questions, even twice after hours.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

It’s a good clinic. The thing that I most like is that they open at 6:30 am for monitoring, so it was very easy to get appts before 7 am and then be on time for work. A very big plus is that they are open for monitoring 365 days a year, which not many clinics do. So you can have a egg retrieval on Thanksgiving or Christmas if it has to.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at InVia Fertility Specialists.

As I stated before, they have a very convenient monitoring schedule starting at 6:30 am each morning 7 days a week. I’ve been to tens appt for monitoring, and they are usually very quick, about 10 minutes for ultrasound and blood work.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Everything was covered by my insurance except the PGS testing that was $3500 for 8 embryos and the freezing storage (if I am not mistaking, my husband paid) it was like $1000 a year plus $50 monthly

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2019, Successful

Age 34

Donor Eggs

2nd of 2 Docs

IVF With Other Docs

Donor Eggs With Other Docs

Donor Sperm

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Dr [Vishvanath] Karande was straight to the point and very informative. The date my transfer was set was not on a day he was going to be in the location I was having the transfer but he made it to my appointment and did my transfer and I appreciate that so much...1mg estrogen pills twice a day. 1 progesterone in oil injection a day. Suppositories 3 times a day...all amazing. Never felt like a number...

[The nurses at InVia Fertility Specialists were] Great and quick. I was always in and out for bloodwork. They were always happy and fun to be around...It’s a great clinic with great people who have done this more than thousands of times...Weakness: none...I live a couple hours from the clinic. They were always reasonable with the time they needed me there and the staff and doctors were all amazing. Never felt like a number

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr Karande was straight to the point and very informative. The date my transfer was set was not on a day he was going to be in the location I was having the transfer but he made it to my appointment and did my transfer and I appreciate that so much.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Trust your doctor. Know you questions beforehand. Follow your protocol and have faith.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

I live a couple hours from the clinic. They were always reasonable with the time they needed me there and the staff and doctors were all amazing. Never felt like a number.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

1mg estrogen pills twice a day. 1 progesterone in oil injection a day. Suppositories 3 times a day.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Great and quick. I was always in and out for bloodwork. They were always happy and fun to be around.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

Strength: Invia has a great statistical rate of getting women babies. It’s a great clinic with great people who have done this more than thousands of times. Trust in the protocol and doctors and nurses. Weakness: none

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Manageable.

What specific things went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Lost paperwork

Describe the specific things that went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I had donated embryos and they couldn’t find the paperwork stating nothing was wrong with them and all the proper testing had been done. They almost weren’t accepted but since I have a child from the specific embryos already - they took the frozen ones, then found the paperwork. It was all going to work out, it was just a scary few minutes.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2020, Successful

Age 27

1 IVF

Male Factor

European

Income $100K - $199K

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Dr. Karande is extremely knowledgeable and very patient to re-explain and provide more details when asked. He provides an excellent consultation and checked in along the way...I felt he had a good pulse on our goals and wants with this process...Personalized individual zoom appointments, visuals to accompany all discussions and options. Opportunity to ask any questions I had along the way.

I appreciated the communication platform the clinic [InVia Fertility Specialists] uses to manage messages, lab results, and appointments. I felt like I was informed throughout the entire process. Nurses and billing staff replied to messages quickly with answers to all my questions...Every single member of the nursing staff I encountered was pleasant, kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I felt cared for throughout the entire process.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande is extremely knowledgeable and very patient to re-explain and provide more details when asked. He provides an excellent consultation and checked in along the way. He was aware of various ob/gyn professionals in the area and I felt he had a good pulse on our goals and wants with this process.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Consistent and constant communication from all staff. Personalized individual zoom appointments, visuals to accompany all discussions and options. Opportunity to ask any questions I had along the way.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Every single member of the nursing staff I encountered was pleasant, kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I felt cared for throughout the entire process.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

I appreciated the communication platform the clinic uses to manage messages, lab results, and appointments. I felt like I was informed throughout the entire process. Nurses and billing staff replied to messages quickly with answers to all my questions.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2021 - 2023, Successful

Age 36 - 38

1 IVF

Male Factor

Unexplained

European

Income $200K - $499K

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Every time I spoke to Dr. Karande he was very well informed of what my unique situation was and the treatment options available to me...From the initial consultations for both of my pregnancies to my graduation appointments I was completely impressed with Dr. Karande's knowledge of the field and his passion for helping his patients become parents. He explained what the process would be based on my preferences for treatment. He was very honest with us that throughout the process there are no guarantees and it is impossible to know all of the answers but with treatment plan he designed would give us an excellent chance of success.

The [InVia Fertility Specialists] office staff was always friendly and organized. I was often amazed that so early in the morning with such a crowded office they were so welcoming and able to balance the demand of many patients. When I had some issues with my insurance company they were very helpful and understanding...I communicated with and saw many nurses throughout my treatment. They were all extremely compassionate while also knowledgeable of every step of my treatment.

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

From the initial consultations for both of my pregnancies to my graduation appointments I was completely impressed with Dr. Karande's knowledge of the field and his passion for helping his patients become parents. He explained what the process would be based on my preferences for treatment. He was very honest with us that throughout the process there are no guarantees and it is impossible to know all of the answers but with treatment plan he designed would give us an excellent chance of success.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Don't be afraid to ask him questions, although he is clearly very busy and in demand, he truly cares about his patients and wants you to feel comfortable through every step.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Every time I spoke to Dr. Karande he was very well informed of what my unique situation was and the treatment options available to me. Even though most of my communication was with the nurses in his office, when I did speak to him directly it was clear that he was very thoughtful and informed when making individualized decisions about my treatment. He has a great bedside manner and during transfers and retrievals he had a sense of humor which helped with my anxiety while also reassuring me and my partner that he was extremely prepared and capable.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

My 3 transfers were fully medicated with PIO, suppositories, and Estrace. Two led to successful pregnancies and one did not. Although the hormones were hard on me, it was explained to me that they are essential in supporting a FET pregnancy, particularly in the early stages. I have an absolutely delightful one year old and I am 11 weeks pregnant.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I communicated with and saw many nurses throughout my treatment. They were all extremely compassionate while also knowledgeable of every step of my treatment.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The office staff was always friendly and organized. I was often amazed that so early in the morning with such a crowded office they were so welcoming and able to balance the demand of many patients. When I had some issues with my insurance company they were very helpful and understanding.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Almost everything was covered by my insurance. For my first pregnancy, I had an HMO, I paid about $500 for everything out of pocket including all co pays for office visits and medications. I also paid around $5,000 to have my embryos tested which was optional. For my second pregnancy, I was able to use embryos that I had frozen. This time with a PPO, I paid around $500 total out of pocket. I did have a hospital visit that resulted from a rare complication from my treatment that cost around $1,000 out of pocket. I also was paying $600 a year for embryo storage. This year, that increased to around $750.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Dr. Karande was very clear from the beginning that he was not willing to transfer multiple embryos and that was only an option for extremely specific situations. He assured me that the success rates were so high with a tested frozen embryo transfer that there was no reason to risk the dangers that accompany a twin pregnancy.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2021 - 2022, Successful

Age 40 - 41

3 IVF

East Asian

Income $100K - $199K

Business Executive

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

He's [Dr. Karande is] informative and very patient in answering our many (silly) questions. We went through three cycles of IVF, with the third one being a success. Prior to each cycle, Dr. Karande met with us and discussed the possibilities and probabilities, giving us peace of mind in an otherwise anxiety-filled stage of our lives. After each cycle, whether successful or unsuccessful, Dr. Karande provided feedback that continue to give us hope...

The clinic and nurses [at InVia Fertility Specialists] communicates through an app, a portal. This is great because all of your documents and messages can be tracked and referenced. The down side to this is you don't always get a live person on the phone - and when you're anxious, you're wondering if the message was received... 99% of the time the nurses and clinic staff responds via phone within a 15-minute window....

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Our experiences with Dr. Karande was excellent. He's informative and very patient in answering our many (silly) questions. We went through three cycles of IVF, with the third one being a success. Prior to each cycle, Dr. Karande met with us and discussed the possibilities and probabilities, giving us peace of mind in an otherwise anxiety-filled stage of our lives. After each cycle, whether successful or unsuccessful, Dr. Karande provided feedback that continue to give us hope. And hope we held onto - and now we are going to be parents for the first time thanks to Dr. Karande and his staff. I believe in miracles, I always have, even when faced with adversities and obstacles. Dr. Karande played a crucial role with his expertise in helping us hold onto that faith.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Don't be hesitant just because he's a male doctor. We had some hesitancy too... but the man is great at his craft.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande's staff is very personable. They know us by name and truly care during the process of IVF. I feel that they felt our pain and shared our joy.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

The best nurses... the best supporting staff in any profession and not just the medical field. They really cared for our well-being and are passionate about their jobs.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The clinic and nurses communicates through an app, a portal. This is great because all of your documents and messages can be tracked and referenced. The down side to this is you don't always get a live person on the phone - and when you're anxious, you're wondering if the message was received... 99% of the time the nurses and clinic staff responds via phone within a 15-minute window.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2022, Successful

Age 31

3 IUI

1 IVF

Unexplained

Income $100K - $199K

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

I read many reviews that dr karande was blunt and had a bad bedside manner. I did not experience that. Just because he’s telling you what you don’t want to hear doesn’t make him a bad doctor. He was very direct which is what I wanted. I’ve been trying to conceive for 3 years and wanted direct no bs answers. Dr karande was very optimistic from the beginning and remained optimistic even when my reason for infertility remained unknown...

The nurses [at InVia Fertility Specialists] are the mvps, as you communicate with them so much during your treatment. Taryn was my egg retrieval nurse and was amazing. I was very anxious for the procedure and she was very calming and made me feel at ease. Nancy did my blood and ultrasounds at the crystal lake office everytime and she’s very sweet and easy to talk to...the portal system makes communicating with your doctor or nurses so easy...

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Do whatever this man tells you to do. Trust his guidance. I’ve had success on my first ivf transfer because I trusted his guidance and did what he asked of me.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

the clinic has a very large base and it’s a fine tuned machine when it comes to getting patients in and out. when my doctor saw me in person in passing, he immediately knew who I was which was important to me since many appointments were done via zoom.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

My insurance required 3 iui before we moved to Ivf. He was very open and honest that the likelihood of success with one blocked tube was small. We still gave it our best shot but they failed. Our first and only egg retrieval went as well as it could for us. Dr karande didnt over stimulate me and I had a great recovery. We ended up with 3 normal embryos which was perfect. I did not want an over abundance of embryos as I didn’t feel right if I had to dispose of many of them. I think everything was done perfectly. Our transfer was performed about 6 weeks later and it was successful. I cannot thank dr karande enough for helping me build my family

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

The nurses are the mvps, as you communicate with them so much during your treatment. Taryn was my egg retrieval nurse and was amazing. I was very anxious for the procedure and she was very calming and made me feel at ease. Nancy did my blood and ultrasounds at the crystal lake office everytime and she’s very sweet and easy to talk to. Sad that I didn’t get to say goodbye to her

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

Strengths- the portal system makes communicating with your doctor or nurses so easy. I will miss that as there were many times I messaged nursing with questions and they reply within 30 mins many times. I can’t say enough good things about the nurses I’ve dealt with. Early appointment times were a perk too along with having a clinic 5 mins from my home for quick bloodwork and ultrasound appointments. Weaknesses- Hoffman estates office is busy. Several of my appointments at that office were delayed substantially. I was told I couldn’t bring my 3 year old toddler to my appointments so I have to pay a babysitter. When appointments run off schedule, it would create issues with my limited childcare. One of my appointments was 50 minutes behind. Just be prepared with Hoffman that your appointments might not be on time sometimes also with no apology. I wouldn’t have minded so much if they were at least apologetic.

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at InVia Fertility Specialists.

At the crystal lake office, several times I’d walk in the door and Nancy would be calling me back already before I could sit down. She’s a one woman show at the crystal lake office and she’s a rockstar

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I had amazing insurance coverage. Each iui, egg retrieval, and fet was a $20 copay. Anytime I had an appointment with the dr I also paid $20. I am incredibly lucky

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Dr karande only does single embryo transfers.

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Vishvanath C. Karande

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

2018 - 2020, Successful

Age 26 - 28

3 IUI

PCOS

Unexplained

European

Income $100K - $199K

Only Doc Seen

Fertility Medications With Other Docs

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Vishvanath C. Karande InVia Fertility Specialists

Dr. Karande is very direct and to the point. He is a doctor that will tell it to you straight and professionally. He is very much about the clinical side of everything but is capable of cracking a joke and putting a smile on your face...Although you don't spend much time with the Dr himself, his eyes and ears are on everything. He works from behind the scenes during your active treatments and trusts his team

[At InVia] Typically don't have to wait long from your appointment time to be seen and out of there. Earlier appointments tend to go faster, if you're ever concerned or experiencing something strange don't hesitate to send a portal message to the nurses who will respond ASAP or follow up with the DR... i had a portal message after my weekly ultrasound and opened to read a message stating they were sorry but my pregnancy was lost. I was very upset to receive that information that way...I don't believe this is typical of this clinic

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande is very direct and to the point. He is a doctor that will tell it to you straight and professionally. He is very much about the clinical side of everything but is capable of cracking a joke and putting a smile on your face. He always explained everything to me in the appointments i had with him very thoroughly making sure i understood. Would explain exactly how a procedure would work from beginning to end and how every medication would work and any reactions they could potentially cause. I always felt safe in his care as it is obviously he has done this over and over again with many different patients in all kinds of situations. He is open to input and discussion in treatment plans.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Although you don't spend much time with the Dr himself, his eyes and ears are on everything. He works from behind the scenes during your active treatments and trusts his team (who are amazing) to provide the care. Trust the process!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

The whole team at the clinic were very personable. Nurses ended up feeling like my friends rather than a medical team. I always knew i could message or call and someone would answer my questions or alleviate my stresses.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

I was placed onto Cabergoline to treat high prolactin levels prior to starting any treatments. I had 3 IUI cycles and protocol was the same for all 3. Letrozole CD 5-9, and active monitoring from CD 10 every other day with bloods and ultrasound until follicles were large enough (DR prefers over 20mm) before triggering with 10,000 HCG injection. Following 2 days would have IUI procedures back to back from husbands washed sperm and was given all the information and signed off prior to procedure. Resulted in 1 pregnancy ending in miscarriage and 2 negative tests. Was starting IVF cycle which would of been an all freeze due to PCOS and his concern ovaries would hyperstimulate into OHSS. But had spontaneous pregnancy prior to starting my stims.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at InVia Fertility Specialists.

Nurses are phenomenal, absolutely fantastic i can't think of a bad thing to say. They are so compassionate and caring and professional, they make you feel like a dear friend coming to visit. They are very informative and will go above and beyond to make sure you're comfortable and aware of anything happening. They will answer all your questions no matter how small or silly you might feel they are with no judgement. They are your cheerleaders on every treatment cycle!

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The clinic is very well run. They adapted amazingly during covid and kept the practice safe for all. There was a moment in time where it felt like there wasn't enough staff to cover the amount of patients but that seems to have fixed itself in recent months. Typically don't have to wait long from your appointment time to be seen and out of there. Earlier appointments tend to go faster, if you're ever concerned or experiencing something strange don't hesitate to send a portal message to the nurses who will respond ASAP or follow up with the DR. They will always make time for you to be seen or talk to you to make sure everything is going as planned.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

This is tough.. All depends on insurance. IUI Cycles were typically $1,000.00 cost to me until deductible was met. The billing department would be best to contact for pricing, they will give quotes.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I was told Dr Karande transfers one embryo per transfer to obtain pregnancy. But do not know if that changes based on prognosis.

What specific things went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Provided conflicting information

Describe the specific things that went wrong at InVia Fertility Specialists.

I wouldn't say gone wrong. When i experienced my miscarriage i was working and wasn't available on my phone. I saw my normal message stating i had a portal message after my weekly ultrasound and opened to read a message stating they were sorry but my pregnancy was lost. I was very upset to receive that information that way but as it was explained to me not typical procedure and they believed i had already been talked to by the doctor which i hadn't. Dr called me and apologized profusely for the miscommunication and explained to me that embryo was not growing as expected and heart beat was not showing when it should be seen (6 weeks 4 days) He told me while most likely was going to be nonviable he wanted to give baby a chance and had me come for a follow up 4 days later which confirmed no heartbeat. I don't believe this is typical of this clinic and would not want someone else to be afraid of this same scenario. Overall my experience here was amazing

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Age 32 - 33

3 IVF

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At our initial consult Dr. Karande took the time to explain the process moving forward. He was always very straight forward with us (which I greatly appreciated). ... With the subsequent two cycles, Dr. Karande increased the dosages and added two additional types of medication that are not traditionally used. ... I did not feel rushed when I was in his presence. He was always very kind and honest at the same time. He has a very calm demeanor which I also found very comforting.

The two clinics that I visited (Crystal Lake and Hoffman) were always well kept and clean. ... It would have been fantastic if the Crystal Lake location was open on weekends. ... His [Dr. Karande] staff always made me feel like a human. They were kind, considerate and willing to take the time to answer and questions or concerns that I had. ... The total out of pocket cost was roughly $10,000 which included PGS testing for three egg retrieval cycles. ...

How was your experience with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande is a true professional. I felt very confident in his knowledge and skills as a Dr. in this area of expertise. Each time we met, he explained each process clearly. I did not feel rushed when I was in his presence. He was always very kind and honest at the same time. He has a very calm demeanor which I also found very comforting.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

Dr. Karande is very knowledgeable, kind, honest and straight forward. Be prepared to accept the information and/or course of treatment that he proposes.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists?

At our initial consult Dr. Karande took the time to explain the process moving forward. He was always very straight forward with us (which I greatly appreciated). His staff always made me feel like a human. They were kind, considerate and willing to take the time to answer and questions or concerns that I had.

Describe the protocols Vishvanath C. Karande used in your cycles at InVia Fertility Specialists and their degree of success.

We attempted one egg retrieval cycle with typical medications/dosages and did not gain any viable embryos after PGS testing. With the subsequent two cycles, Dr. Karande increased the dosages and added two additional types of medication that are not traditionally used. The third cycle yielded three viable, five day embryos (PGS tested).

Describe your experience with your nurse at InVia Fertility Specialists. (Assigned nurse: Nancy and )

The nursing staff was always very kind and understanding. They always got back to me within a very short time frame and took the time to explain any questions or concerns that I had.

Describe your experience with InVia Fertility Specialists.

The two clinics that I visited (Crystal Lake and Hoffman) were always well kept and clean. It was nice having a clinic close to home (Crystal Lake). It would have been fantastic if the Crystal Lake location was open on weekends.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Vishvanath C. Karande at InVia Fertility Specialists.

The total out of pocket cost was roughly $10,000 which included PGS testing for three egg retrieval cycles.

Describe Vishvanath C. Karande's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at InVia Fertility Specialists.

My husband and I were looking to grow our family by one. We felt completely comfortable in transferring one single embryo.

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