Gold Coast IVF

From the moment my husband and I had our first consultation with dr Palter, he went over all my blood work and previous IVF/transfer protocols that I had from another clinic. He gave his recommendations on what he would do differently and assured us that he will do everything in his power to get us pregnant

Trust him. He knows what he’s doing.

On cycle day 21 – start 20 units of Lupron daily 2 weeks + 1 day later- drop Lupron down to 10 units, add lovenox and 2 estrace pills twice daily 2 weeks later + 2 days later, stop taking Lupron (based on uterine lining). Take 1ml PIO, doxycycline 100mg twice daily and Medrol 16mg for 6 days at dinner time daily. Transfer day: valium 1 hr prior to procedure, Estrace 2 tablets twice daily, 1ml PIO and 40mg Lovenox. Evening of transfer is last dose of doxycycline & Medrol,  Day after transfer until BETA : Estrace 2 tablets twice daily, 1ml PIO and 40mg Lovenox Continue these meds until 10 weeks pregnant.

Luckily my husband insurance was able to cover 80% of the egg retrieval and transfer. The only thing not covered was ERA testing and PGT. I believe we spent a total of $12k

Dr Palter felt using 1 PGT normal embryo would be the best option. And he was right.

I LOVE Dr Palter and absolutely every staff member at GCIVF. Dr. Palter really treated my case like it was the only one he had. He’s super honest about your odds and what you should expect, and I really appreciated this. The news wasn’t good for me at points and he never sugarcoated anything and just told me point-blank what was going to happen. Other doctors I saw didn’t do this and kept me guessing which was infinitely more difficult in an already very emotional time. I don’t wanna be told everything may be fine in a week when it’s clear it won’t be. Dr Palter broke tough news to me personally in a warm and understanding way. He took the time out of his day to call me to tell me my transfer was successful. And the couple times I needed to call the after hours number, Dr. Palter himself called me back within five minutes after 9 PM on a weekend! He truly cares about his patients and their success. I was never once treated like my questions were silly. (though looking back a few were lol) This practice is run in an extremely organized and professional manner and info about my visits including instructions was always available within a few hours on my portal. One thing that was clear was that Dr Palter and his team were very thorough. Where other doctors tend to work on hunches and gut feelings, Dr Palter relies on fact and test results. What ended up being my issue was against the odds and I actually had a couple other bigwigs in this field tell me there was no way I had this condition. Thankfully I saw Dr Palter and he diagnosed my condition quickly and I feel so grateful that I went with my gut and trusted him to be the one I went on the IVF journey with. After he found my condition he continued to test for everything else under the sun to give me the best chances possible. I spent HOURS researching success rates and all other types of statistics and let me tell you this practice is solid. He is DEFINITELY the best in Long Island and from my research the state and probably beyond. He’s the one with the perspective, knowledge and know-how to find the answers other doctors simply miss! He works quickly and I feel like this place just has the recipe. I literally cannot say a bad thing about any experience that I had here! His protocol worked great for me and I was taking a very low dose of meds for the type of results that I received. Dr Palter himself would check on my progress daily thru the stim phase. I felt great with little recovery after all of the surgical procedures he performed on me. And the results were incredible!! I was so stressed about this whole thing beyond belief and he just got me amazing results thru the whole process! After so much disappointment and a rough road anyone who arrives at the decision to do IVF faces Dr Palter and his staff were just able to make everything okay! I had a beautiful baby thru my first IVF and transfer here and I will literally always be indebted to this office and forever grateful! Annemarie is also so amazing (everyone is I could write pages) she was such a rock for me thru this process and I always looked forward to seeing her. Look no further call now for IVF or any other fertility treatment you need Dr Palter will find your answer if there is anyone that can help it is him!

Trust him! He’s the best there is

He gave me the lowest dose of medications to produce unreal results

Covered by insurance

From the moment I had my consultation with Dr. Palter, I knew I was in great hands. Just from reviewing testing I had done at a prior clinic, he was able to pinpoint exactly the issues I had and what needed to be done. He can be very blunt but I truly appreciated it - I was never looking for a doctor to coddle me along the way, all I wanted was for him to get me pregnant. He was always honest about expectations to have throughout the process and made sure every test and preparation was done possible to ensure the best outcome.

Trust him completely every step of the way.

Retrieval protocol consisted of Birth control pills prior to starting STIMS - followed by Menopur and Gonal-F. Added Ganirelix once needed.

Costs will vary greatly depending on medication needs, length of time on medication, number of embryos being tested etc. Spent roughly $50k for two retrievals with PGT-A testing and one transfer

Single embryo transfer as embryos were PGT-A tested

Dr. Palter is blunt, to the point and throws around statistics. I like that type of attitude in general, but not all people do. However, I found the lack of clarity on the process to be aggravating. I constantly asked what the next steps were and timing so I could plan and was never given clear information. Because of this I had to rush to an emergency pharmacy to get more meds 2x when I had run out instead of someone giving me a heads up on what was coming so I could prepare. To top it all off NO ONE informed me that the lab closed for the ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST so I had to delay my transfer another month. If I had been given up front information I might have elected to start the retrieval a month earlier or do a warm transfer. Because I was kept in the dark on the process, I was unable to make informed decisions.

ask for a month by month timeline of events and when the lab closes.

we skipped right to IVF b/c of my age and 1 blocked tube. Nothing else was tried.

25k

because i had a prior abruption he only recommended a single embryo transfer

He was very thorough when explaining the treatment process as well as next steps. He always answered my questions with patience and kindness. I always felt comfortable working with him and know that he has the knowledge and experience needed to have a positive experience no matter what the outcome may be.

Make sure you check your patient portal for important updates and information on your treatment.

My first IVF transfer was not successful. He made me go back and redo blood work to double check my levels for my second cycle. He suggested I use COq10 and DHEA in order to produce higher quality eggs. He also suggested that I go on Metanix which is prescription folic acid. He also put me on a blood thinner, love of, just as a precaution because my family has a history of blood clots (although I did not test positive for blood clots).

I had no choice but to go at 6:30am before work, so it was relatively empty at that time.

I am not sure of the total cost.

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Dr. Palter was a great doc to start. He was compassionate and treated us as humans and patients, initially. He was statistical, which I liked because that is how my brain thinks. He was honest, and we truly believe if he was skeptical about something he would tell us. However as time went on and more and more people started coming to him, he started to appear more and more stressed and overextended. He hired another doc, who we LOVED (Dr.Maslow), but then she left shortly after. When we decided to go with an egg donor, we were required to see HIS psychologist, who when researched turned out to be his sister (but she removed her maiden name at some point so people did not know there was a connection). It was such a conflict of interest, and in addition we had to pay out of pocket for her service. Obviously, we received the ultimate gift with our daughter resulting from treatment, however I would not recommend this office any longer as it has become what others are - a factory.

He will probably get you pregnant, however, the path to get there will most likely be like all of the other clinics - a factory.

1 IUI with clomid 1 iUI with Femara? Microdose flare protocol IVF Gonal F to stim Menopur Lupron to delay ovulation

First 3 cycles of IVF covered 75% after 6 iUI treatments failed. Paid out of pocket for egg donor cycle 24,000

He is very knowledgable and thorough. I felt as though my IVF cycle was tailored to me, and I did not fit into a mold. He utilizes new technology and research. He wants the best for his patients. He understands that there are many aspects to infertility. He has a therapist on staff, which I think is very important. He realizes that there is a socioeconomic as well as a mental aspect to infertility.

Trust that he is a great dr!

I am in the beginning of an IVF cycle right now. so far I am on a BCP, Lupron injections beginning tomorrow, then Follistim & Menopur.

so far it has been $230 for meds and $2600 for cryopreservation of embryos and sperm

Dr Palter understands there is a socioeconomic component to IVF, and he is going to implant 2 embryos for us.

Dr maslows strengths include compassion, knowledge and availability. As a patient I feel she was very thorough in her exam and had great communication. She took the tjme to answer all of mine and my husband's questions. She also gave us all of our options instead of simply IVF.

Get all prior medical records and bring them with you. I had issues faxing medical history and then not receiving or losing information.

Day 3 of cycle is blood test and ultrasound. Next birth control is started, then luparon injections then stimulation injections. Then retrieval of egg, fertilizing the eggs, maturing the eggs for 3-5 days and then placing them back into my uterus. Monitoring required for dosing changes. There is also a class to take on giving yourself injections.

Approximately 17,000$

Dr recommended one egg transfer based on our age - 33

He is extremely honest with your situation and working through any bumps along the way. I always felt like he could be reached when I had concerns and wanted to discuss the treatment and next steps. He performed all of my procedures and I was never treated like a number he was checking off a list just to get people in and out.

He is extremely easy to work with and never be afraid to ask any questions or bring up other ideas to discuss as options.

We used a long Lupron protocol to help with egg quality issues and added PGS to ensure embryos were normal.

$16000 for retrieval; $5000 for FET

Generally only 1 embryo is transferred for women under 35 but you can still opt to transfer 2 if you would prefer.

He is a very knowledgeable dr. He always explains things in terms we can understand. You always see him for the important stuff. He always returns calls in a timely manner. The only thing I don't like, he is unwilling to try stuff that he doesn't think works. I also think he may not be aggressive enough with difficult cases.

Ask questions. They don't tell you results of tests unless you ask

Micro dose Lupron, Gonal F, Menapur for retrieval.. Estrogen for Fet.

First cycle was about $24,000 with pgs Second cycle insurance picked up we paid about $7,000 with pgs

He suggested 2 because of my age

While Dr Palter could be blunt in his communication, he exhibits a strong passion for his work and his patients. I always felt he was personally concerned with my case and committed to helping me achieve a healthy, successful pregnancy.

He is fully committed to you as a patient so at times you may have to overlook his bed-side manners.

Long agonist with ICSI and PGD.

He looked through everything a million times. He’s exceptionally thorough, detailed and no nonsense. I knew that I never had to question my care and protocols because he’s so ingrained in my case and success. His honesty is a breath of fresh air because you’re getting the truth. He will do whatever it takes to fight for you to be successful. I knew that from my first few visits. He didn’t give up on me. He’s an incredible doctor.

Trust him and trust his method and testing. He’s brilliant and knows what he’s doing. The office is a well oiled machine. You’re in the best hands with him. BEST!

Menopure, gonal F, birth control, Lupron for extraction. Progesterone and Estrace for FET.

Don’t recall.

He doesn’t believe In multiple transfers for Patients of my age.