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Dr. G was a good listener, took notes, and remembered my case. I felt like he knew what was going on and we trusted him. After meeting with two other doctors after him, I realize he maybe should not have repeated the fibroid procedure a second time and instead should have referred me out when the first procedure didn't go as planned. He told us about risks and how things may not work but I think he was a little too optimistic about his ability to get the size fibroid I had in my uterine cavity OUT. He made it seem like it could dissenegrate but after meeting with other doctors, I don't think this was realistic. Now under another doctor's care, I am also questioning the medication he put me on before the procedure- it didn't seem to shrink the fibroids like he thought it would. He did clear my fallopian tubes with the laproscopic procedure which was hopeful. I mentioned before, I didn't appreciate not receiving a call after my procedures and more than once I called the office to talk with him without coming to the office and I was told there was not a way to do that. I had no less than 7 office visits with him that were paid for so the inability to talk on the phone is unacceptable to me. In our last visit, he told me I was "a difficult case" when talking with me about his recommended next steps. He clarified that this was not in reference to me as a person or my personality, but my fibroids. It didn't make me comfortable that my situation seemed too much for him to handle and that made me lose hope.

I would not recommend Dr. Gentry for fertility. There are better options out there.

2 months before my hysterocopy myomectomy, I was put on Orilissa. A hysterocopy myomectomy with laproscopy (to clear fallopian tubes) was performed to attempt to remove fibroids in the cavity. The first procedure didn't work, something about fluid timer running out and the tool used not making enough of a dent in the stubborn fibroid. I was recommended to go back after a second MRI revealed the fibroid didn't really shrink from the procedure. The second procedure had the same result so he recommended that I work with an OGBYN that he knows who has more advanced robotic tools that may get a better handle on the fibroids before coming back to start IVF. Because of feeling intuitively that I didn't like the way he handled my treatment plan, I decided if we go with IVF, I'd feel more comfortable doing it with a more thorough doctor.

Out of pocket is approximately $2900

We did not discuss this

I have told my entire family that I wish Dr. Gentry was my doctor for everything. He has shown me so much empathy and I feel like he has grieved the losses and celebrated the victories right alongside us. At my past clinic, I only saw the doctor once through 4 cycles of treatment. Dr. Gentry has done a full consultation with me before every cycle and has included me in making our "game plan" each time. I also have seen him for some of my ultrasounds and, of course, every procedure.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, but be ready to hear the truth! Dr. Gentry is great at explaining everything you want to know.

I had close monitoring during stims because of my increased risk of OHSS. So, dosages changed fairly frequently. Since I have a hard time building a thick enough endometrium, we decided a freeze all with FET would be the best protocol. After my first transfer failed, we chose to do an ERA biopsy which revealed that I was passed my most fertile window at the time of transfer and we adjusted for the second transfer.

I believe we have spent around $20,000 for retrieval and 2 FETs. They do offer generous discounts for paying with cash or check and that has saved us a few thousand.

My doctor does allow multiple embryo transfer, but they did take some time to educate us on the associated risks. We decided eSET was the better option for us.

Dr Gentry was a pleasant, caring, and kind individual. He always was positive when I felt the worst and boosted me up. I felt he struggled to fully guide me to the best option of what to do. He is great at laying down all options but I sometimes didn't know which to choose and wish he would have suggested the laparoscopy sooner. My choices a lot of times focused on money and not odds, so I would've liked him to push me toward others or at least gave me a better understanding of the odds to conceive with each option.

Go in with questions and never feel any question is a stupid one. He is willing to answer anything and will be positive through everything.

For my first cycle we started with pills due to my results on testing being positive and not showing any negative signs. When two of those failed we moved to injections with natural intercourse, then IUI. Each cycle showed at least 2 mature follicles, so he upped the dosage of medication. After 4 failed cycles he suggested we do a laparoscopy to see if there was anything inside effecting my cycles. The surgery showed endometriosis, so that was removed. He then proceeded to try one more IUI, and when that failed I choose IVF.

Cost under Dr. Gentry varies based on treatment. The medicine was all based on type and dosage amounts. For treatment at the facility IUI cost around 1000. They give you a discount if you pay upfront with cash or check. The IVF treatment is around 9,000 with the upfront discount of cash or check.

Probably repeating myself, but I do like Dr. Gentry. He has been a fertility doctor a long time and did surgery to remove endometriosis. But I also feel that he doesn’t tell you that you can do anything extra to help your fertility. Only taking prenatal vitamins is their ‘extra’ thing in the process.

Keep inventory of your meds so they don’t order you stuff you don’t need. They don’t know what you have when you start your next cycle. Do research and advocate for yourself.

For my DOR, we had success with Femara and low dose injectible, Gonal F. I finally got three mature follicles with that protocol, but it has taken 2 years to get that positive outcome.

You go in at 7:30 and it’s first come first serve for patients. If they were busy and you got there any time past 7:30 you’d probably be there until at least 8:30.

At first it was more expensive but it’s been a little cheaper because I’m taking less medication in my treatment cycles. We have spent around $15,000 probably so far.

He would transfer 2 eggs, I believe. We haven’t had success with having embryos yet.

Dr. Gentry is very warm and kind, which is his biggest strength. His biggest weakness, however, is he leaves all communication with his patients up to his nurses or administrative staff. My husband and I never once talked with him over the phone or by email; we had to play phone tag several times, and it took his office manager days to respond to us.

Trust your gut instinct. If you have a positive experience with all of staff/medical team, and that's where you want to go, then trust your instinct. My husband and I stayed with him through two IVF cycles and one unsuccessful embryo transfer, and will be switching doctor's, probably to Dr. Michael Henry this coming Friday.

Our first IVF cycle, I was on birth control pills for 16 days prior to injections, which included four days of Menopur (75) and Follistim (300). We started the Ganirelix injection, along with Menopur (75) and Follistim (225), on the fifth day. We triggered with Pregnyl on the ninth day, and egg retrieval was on the 11th day. Our second IVF cycle was similar, although I was on birth control pills for 21 days prior to injections, which included four days of Menopur (a double dose: 150) and Follistim (300). We started the Ganirelix injection, along with Menopur (150) and Follistim (225), on the fifth day. We triggered with Pregnyl on the ninth day, and egg retrieval was on the 11th day.

First cycle of IVF totaled just over $32,000. Second cycle of IVF cost just over $22,000.

For our embryo transfer in May 2018, my husband and I, along with Dr. Gentry, our embryologist, and our surrogate, decided to transfer one embryo. Dr. Gentry was willing to transfer two if we wanted.

He took over an hour with my husband and myself for our initial consultation which was way more than I expected. He listened to my concerns and let me be a part of the decision making and gave us multiple pathways of how treatments could go (plan a, plan b, plan c).

Be upfront with what you want and do not be afraid to ask about alternative treatment plans.

I used IUI with injectables for my treatment with Dr. Gentry. He doubled the dose of injectables that I had been using for my past treatments and also got more indepth lab work done than my previous MD. We ended up pushing my IUI back by 2 days since I only had 1 mature follicle.

IUI was $320 because I paid with a check. Other costs were billed to my insurance, but my insurance does not pay for the IUI procedure.

Dr Gentry is the first Dr who showed us any effort and confidence that he would indeed help us get pregnant; which happened, but unfortunately ended in miscarriage. I was originally referred to him and am forever grateful for that referral. I love how down to earth he is and that he truly tells it like it is regardless if it's something you need and/or want to hear. He is always optimistic and is more than determined to get you to the future you want.

Give him a chance and be patient with him as he is a very busy man but will do everything in his power to achieve the #1 goal you have always wanted.

We prepared for IUI with Femara, Novarel and Progesterone as I was just not ovulating like I should've been. Tried 2 months of treatments and took a month off which Dr Gentry said sometimes when taking a month off the meds, it can sort of jump start your body to do what it's supposed to do in which my body did. I ovulated and got pregnant naturally on our own.

Infertility is not cheap. Lets be real. But, with that being said, the costs weren't terrible considering they allow you to make payments as long as you are true to your word and truly make your payments on time and frequent. My husband and I have no issues with the amounts Dr Gentry's office has provided.

Dr. Gentry is very warm and friendly. He is intelligent and supportive. He always answered all of my questions and gave me options, allowing me to be a part of my plan of care. When I felt as though our initial plan wasn’t working he talked with me and we came up with a new plan. He even called me personally to follow up on my ultrasound and bloodwork when his nurse was out of the office.

Be a part of your treatment plan. Research and ask questions to be best prepared

At first, Dr. Gentry was 100% confident I would conceive without IVF, given I was unexplained infertility. He recommended I proceed with injectables and IUI (I had two previously before switching RE’s). When this IUI failed, I felt like something more needed to be done. Once I explained my irritable bladder, occasional severe cramps & mid-cycle bleeding, Dr. Gentry suggested an exploratory lap. During my procedure he found and removed Stage 2 Endometriosis. After this my husband and I wanted to try to conceive naturally. We tried on our own for two months and then with Clomid/timed intercourse the third month following surgery. When these failed, we did another IUI with injectables, which was also unsuccessful.

My insurance did not cover any costs. I received 20% discount off of my IUI cycles for paying with a check (or cash), which made the cost around $1,500 not including medications.

He's great about going as far as you want to go, but I feel that sometimes he could have been a little more negative. As in, don't just tell me that of course this will work, tell me that it might not!

Research beforehand, and know your chances. If your egg reserve is low, go right to IVF instead of IUI's. If you've had previous miscarriages, ask for an APS blood test before your IVF.

Tested for blockage first, then surgery for endometriosis. Followed by natural cycles with pills When two of those failed, we tried natural with injections and ultrasound monitoring. When those failed we went to IUI, and tried that twice. Then two rounds of IVF, at which point he told me that I should consider donor eggs. He advised that we could keep trying with my eggs, but that we would spend a lot of money for unlikely results. The clinic worked with me and let me use a friend as a donor. First IVF with donor resulted in brief pregnancy, then failed. APS bloodwork done, another IVF this time with heparin therapy and success! Healthy baby girl born!

Bit of a cattle call.

iui with meds was around 3,000 per cycle. ultrasounds were around 200. ivf ran around 12-16,000

He lets you choose. If you pick 2 he warns you that there is a potential for twins.

Dr. Gentry is friendly and has a good sense of humor, but we didn't see him very often other than initial consultations (we tried 6 rounds of IUI with my wife and 3 rounds of IUI with me, all unsuccessful). He told us my wife would probably get pregnant within 3 tries but we never got an explanation or even a guess as to why we weren't successful after 3 tries. I felt like we had to do a lot of our own research. He also never brought up anything about lifestyle (smoking, eating, exercise, etc.). I don't necessarily want a doctor to harp on those things but I also feel like they should be brought up when trying to conceive.

Know that you'll be relying a lot on the nursing staff to answer questions. If you have an idea for something that might help your chances of getting pregnant, share it (for example, I asked if we could do 2 IUIs in 1 cycle and they let us do that).

For both my wife and I, we started with just clomid to help grow follicles and an HCG shot to promote ovulation, followed 1.5 days later by the IUI. With each subsequent IUI, we increased the clomid dosage and eventually added Gonal-F injections along with the clomid. After each IUI, we took progesterone to help with implantation and possibly prevent miscarriage. All 9 of our IUIs resulted in a negative pregnancy test.

Between 6 IUI's for my wife and 3 for me, we've spent around $15,000 (possibly more). The cost of each cycle depended on the amount of medication we needed. They do give a discount on procedures if you pay with cash or check.

Dr. Gentry is a wonderful doctor and really makes you feel calm through procedures. He was wonderful with talking us through options and weighing pros and cons we had not considered. I love that he personally called me when I showed concern after talking with a nurse about our outcomes of IUI.

Know your past and your numbers if you have had previous treatment. Also this facility is rather small so they have to outsource a few procedures and treatments.

We started with just naturally trying with supplemental help. After two months of this method we switched to IUI route (due to beliefs we were not on board with IVF and Dr. Gentry did not push). With our IUI rounds we increased dosage and extremity of medicines used each cycle. Overall I was pleased with how they handled our case and our lack of funds trying the least expensive option first.

This office always allowed us to do the least expensive treatment first. Also they allowed a discount depending on the payment option you chose.

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He was always very honesty with what he thought the outcome would be. was willing to run and test or procedures that I thought would be beneficial and if didn't agree he would explain why. he hasn't given up on me and feels we can still have success.

Dr. Gentry is great and to give him a shot

I did several things with Dr. Gentry from clomid, iui's and ivf. we changed things up several times to try and achieve the best outcome possible.

he is cheaper than most in town.

he always gave us the option or 1 or 2 and didn't push us 1 way or another

Dr. Gentry has had several years experience with infertility. When we first went to him we thought I was going to be the problem. However our lives have changed so much now that it’s my husband is the problem. My husband had a Stem cell transplant that has left him sterile. We were lucky enough to have frozen semen but our only option is IVF.

It can be difficult to get to see him since he has 3 office locations.

Our first treatment option was IUI due to low motility. However, my husband was diagnosed with cancer again and had to have a stem cell transplant which has left him sterile. We were able to save semen and when we contacted Dr. Gentry again he was willing to see us and reevaluate. I went through testing to make sure I was okay. Dr. Gentry even tried clomid and HCG for three months to see if my husband was still producing sperm. He found out that he is in fact sterile and our only option is IVF with our frozen semen.

For IVF the cost is between $12,000-$15,000 IUI is under $700 Semen analysis is $150 Semen storage is $400/year

Dr. Gentry will only transfer 3 embryos for each cycle. I am comfortable with that.

He suggested different options of what could help. He also explained things in a way you can understand. When you had questions he is willing to sit there and listen until all is answered and you feel comfortable on what you asked. So I feel my experience is great with him.

Ask plenty of question so you get all the understanding you need.

I had an ovarian drilling. As it sounds it seems like it cab ve very painful. Everyone is different but it actually wasn't bad at all. Just tend and sore in the areas the cut you at. This was to help eliminate cyst in the ovaries and help with ovulation. The strategy was that I was a good contender for this since fertility injections didn't help.

My insurance isn't great so I have to pay a lot. Roughly $2000 just for injection process. They do expect to be paid before seeing him again they may let you go for about 1-2 with out paying but then will refuse after and eventually send you to collections.

Dr Gentry was very nice but we hardly saw him or spoke to him. He referred to me as his problem child. Not exactly sure how to take that. He wasn't there for any treatments I received. I only saw nurses or staff. He never did any of the call backs to talk with us about the treatments not working. He never addressed our concerns with our treatments. It would have been nice to have more day about treatments options.

Ask a lot of questions! I was never told any test results without asking. After my surgery they talked to my husband but didn't tell either of us much detail.

I feel as if they just keep doing the same treatments even after I expressed my thoughts and concerns. By the time we'd finished our 4th fails iui. Our ins had run out so there was no other options for us. I would have like to be more in control of how we used the insurance money.

It was around $10,000.00

He has a great bedside manner. He was alway very positive and listened to what I wanted as a patient. I wish he would have given me my odds for IVF sooner and I wish I would have started that process sooner. He has a lot of compassion.

Make sure you know your odds of success for each procedure.

Timed cycles, medicated cycles and natural cycles. I had 3 IUIs one with a known sperm donor with femara and HCG trigger. Another one with a sperm donor, clomid and HCG trigger and the last with a sperm donor, clomid and HCG trigger.

The IUIs including monitoring, office visits, ultrasounds and medications ran around $900 and the sperm was around $1100.

No comments, did not prep for egg retrieval or IVF.

He was way too concerned about long term fertility than acute issues. He wasnt as up front about potential side effects of my treatment on my daily life. He didnt seem as concerned as he should be about detrimental side effects the treatment was causeing me.

To rally and protect your day to day life while he is planning your long term fertility future.

Lupron and laproscopic surgery were used to unblock tubes, preserve fertility and reduce pain.

Fortunately do to endometriosis all of my costs were covered by insurance.

I do not have any comments.

Dr Gentry was a referral from Dr archer, he completed a surgery I was told could not be done. When the scar tissue grew back from surgery he communicated with dr archer to help guide her through doing a repeat surgery to address scar tissue

He is an amazing physician.

At my first visit after reviewing my medical history he set up an appointment for surgery because he didn’t want to waste anymore of our time like the first fertility doctor did. He knew what needed to be done and assured me he would take great care of me.

I only paid co pays for services

He is very knowledgeable and understanding of your situation. We have a long process ahead of us, but we know Dr. Gentry will be there for us. We are saving to try to afford an IVF cycle. He and his office was very upfront about the costs of this.

To be open to options. Dr. Gentry will make the best recommendation for your situation.

We originally thought we could do IUI, but after sperm analysis, we have to do IVF. It has to be surgically removed from my partner.

They laid out the cost very clearly. No surprises thus far.

He is very friendly and kind. He always had a smile and is very optimistic. He listened to our problems and didn't second guess or diminish our experience. He has guided us along the way and has explained everything as we have gone along.

Don't wait to call, if you are having difficulty conceiving just make an appointment and talk it out with him. We waited 12 months and are sad we didn't call sooner.

Dr. Gentry listen to me. He looked through all result from previous doctors. He makes it feel like he knows you personally. He explained what the next step would be but money was the issue so we put it on hold. I have had 3 miscarriages and no children.

Keep doing what your doing. Offer payment plans. Treatment is expensive.

Tried a few cycle with clomid and femara... we also did injections. My eggs looked good but didnt take. My husband also has a chromosome disorder so he recommends genetic testing on embryos. Financially is our problem.

Cost is expensive as expected. Wish they did payment plans in office.

Dr. Gentry is very caring and seems to be very knowledgable due to his many years as a doctor. I liked Dr. Gentry as a person, but I feel like he is kind of a cookie cutter doctor meaning that he didn't adjust the treatment that much when it wasn't successful. He just added more medications on each time. I kind of felt like he has been so successful with his current approach that he doesn't waver much from the parodical. This was just my experience but I've been told by many other patients that they loved him and had great success.

Just be aware that going through the process takes time and Dr. Gentry is a very kind doctor but tends to stick to a plan and doesn't waver much.

Dr. Gentry had us do IVF cycles with fresh transfers also using ICSI for most of my treatments with just upping the doses of stimulating medications as well as medications to stop by body from rejecting the embryos after each unsuccessful cycle or miscarriage. My first IVF is ICSI resulted in a miscarriage at 8.5 weeks. My 2 IVF with ICSI resulted in a chemical pregnancy. My 3 IVF with ICSI resulted in a miscarriage at 6.5 weeks. and then I had 1 FET transfer with 2 frozen embryos that resulted in a negative pregnancy test. My husband has diabetes and low sperm motility and I was diagnosed with PCOS and Hypothyroidism before going to a fertility doctor.

The cost was reasonable and affordable. I never really had a problem with coming up with the money I needed for treatments. Although, I didn't have to do a lot of extra stuff that my insurance didn't cover. I'm not sure what the cost of those electives are.

I wish after the 1st or 2nd failed cycle that resulted in miscarriage or chemical pregnancy that Dr. Gentry would have suggested getting the embryos genetically tested before doing a transfer. Then I would maybe has a more successful cycle than all of the ones resulting in miscarriage or chemical pregnancy or failed cycle. We would have had a better chance at transferring multiple embryos that were great quality.

Dr Gentry is wonderful. He explains the plan to me so I can understand the next step. For me I am cash price. It’s been a long journey from a cancelled cycle to a failed cycle. My next step is FET WHICH he changed my protocol in order for the embryo to implant.

Be patient.

First one used Garinellex and my e2 levels crashed and had a cancelled cycle. 2nd cycle used lupron it was longer but worked. But only follicles retrieved were from the right due to my left ovary being behind my uterus. I wished he had went for those so I could have had more eggs and more chances and was the same price for only using one ovary. 3rd for fet haven’t done yet is Lupron. And add estrace. Then last week add baby aspirin and heparin along with progesterone and doxycycline and prednisone.

$11,000 plus additional $1000 or so since I had a cancelled cycle. No iscis used in my cycle.

I only had 3 embryos from my egg retrieval make it. I transferred 2 and it failed. Now I wish I only did 1 because I only have 1 left.

Dr. Gentry reminds me a very caring person that wants you to think your going to get a baby and everything is going to go peachy king. But when something goes wrong he can't explain what has happened. To me I never fully got questions answered. It was always a yeah next time it's gonna happen and I never felt like I was heard as far as he goes.

To stay there and get the answers to your questions. Make sure that he fully understands that everything needs to be explained fully and accurately and that means even the bad.

I was on Menapur and Gonal F along with blood thinners and oil injections. I took birth control for the first several days and then I switched to my injections which I did for 7 nights. I took Ganarelix to help stop ovulation.

About 90 percent of the time it was very smoothly ran and it was about a 5 min wait until you got in because of people in front of you. Most of the time they did a general time for everyone to be there but if you were getting more specific scans done then you were given a specific time to be there.

I had insurance that helped pay for my infertility treatments there so it wasn't bad. I think out of pocket with medicine and treatment costs for our first round it was around 7000 and our other rounds were around 8000 to 9000.

Dr. Gentry was good about whatever we wanted to do on transfers. We wanted to do 2 each time and he was happy with that. He didn't want to do anymore than 2.

Again, his primary concern was always about money. They added charges for all kinds of things. When it came to scheduling, it was pretty much his timing, not so concerned about our timing. Not a great bedside manner.

Talk to others. Afterwards, I spoke with only 2 people who got pregnant and delivered babies with him (one of those happened about 15 years earlier and the other one was recent). Most of the people I have spoken to since said they went, did several procedures and never got a baby.

Menopur, Bravelle, Follistim - to produce multiple follicles

I don't remember specifically the amount, but Dr. Gentry's fee was over $4,000, his clinic fee was over $4,000 and the medications he put me on the first time were about $4,000. The second time, he put me on less expensive medications (about $2,000) and I actually responded much better! Again, he was always concerned about money whenever we spoke to him so I think his going with the more expensive meds first just goes along with that. He should have started with the less expensive (which worked much better for me) first before going for the most expensive meds.

I was in agreement with his protocol of only transferring 2 embyos.