NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)

I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with Dr. Shannon. I had previously gone to another Doctor at another clinic and had a horrible experience. I felt like just a number there and was extremely depressed and discouraged. Infertility is so hard and to feel like your doctor doesn’t care is heartbreaking. From the minute I met doctor Shannon she was warm, loving, kind and so smart. She held my hand and walked me through the process. She was willing to make changes to my treatment that were right for my body - if something wasn’t working she went the extra mile to find the best solution and protocol for me. She treated me like a friend and I truly feel she gave me the advice and love she would a family member and that assured me that I was in the right hands. She is also so responsive! At the first clinic I would wait weeks to hear from my doctor. With doctor Shannon if I reached out to her I would hear back that same day and often times within the hour. I would tell anyone going through this to seek out Dr. Shannon!

Don’t waste your time with another Doctor! Doctor Shannon is the top of the top, the best of the best and the only doctor I would recommend if you’re going through infertility.

I am a 36 year old with low ovarian reserve. We initially started on a standard protocol but I wasn’t responding as well as we had hoped. Doctor Shannon advised me to cancel the round as we would not see a great outcome and I was paying out of pocket. As devastated as I was I appreciated her honesty and understanding that this is an expensive process and she wanted me to have the best outcome possible. She spent the time to look into my case and recommended we try a low stim protocol which was the best protocol for my age and situation with low ovarian reserve.

Doctor Blakemore started our initial visit with a detailed presentation, going through all options, types of infertility, etc. As someone who prefers details and being prepared, this was very helpful and a great start to the whole process. Throughout the multiple treatments (IUI and IVF), the procedures were clearly explained, including next steps, and not rushed. Doctor Blakemore was kind and compassionate, helping us get through this difficult process with optimism. Would highly recommend Doctor Blakemore and her office for fertility treatments.

She is knowledgeable, up to date, and considers your history and preferences to device a plan WITH you not only for you. She has a clear idea of what the best options would be and presents them as choices to be made not as a rigid plan. She is compassionate, warm and considerate.

Be honest sharing your history and goals

Treated cyst with HCG, normalized cycle with estrogen patches and oral progesterone. That was all it took for my particular case.

Dr. Devore was the third Dr we saw on a long journey starting with IUI with other doctors and ending with an embryo transfer with Dr. Devore. Not only did she offer superior care but a sense of kindness and excitement as we continued our journey. As an LGBTQ+ couple, we felt so comfortable in Dr Devore’s hands. Even though we didn’t see her specifically for every single visit, every time we did see her she made us feel safe, hopeful and like we were talking to someone who was genuinely involved in our success which she was! We felt like we built a relationship with her. After a positive pregnancy test, we got to spend time with her discussing everything to come. If you’re looking for a fertility Dr in NYC, run don’t walk to Dr Devore!

Dr. Hodes coordinated well with other specialists when necessary. I underwent two egg retrievals under her care. She adjusted the dosage of medicine throughout my cycle and I was able to see her for monitoring two - three times for each retrieval. She clearly individualized my treatment and took what she learned from my first retrieval to make additional adjustments for the second retrieval. My second retrieval was much more successful due to her careful monitoring and experience. She also took steps to avoid OHSS for me despite having a high estrogen level at trigger.

You are in great hands under her care. She will take time to answer your questions so be sure to ask them as she is an expert. Her answers can differ from the nurses so it is good to double check with her. In addition, you sometimes had to press her for an answer or opinion.

For both cycles, we used a combination of follistim, menopur, and ganirelix. For the first cycle, I triggered with lupron only. For the second cycle, the stimmed with a slightly lower dose of medicine for one less day and triggered with lupron and pregnyl. While I retrieved the same number of eggs both times with nearly 100% maturity, the fertilization and blast results were much better the second time.

I was fully covered. I believe it costs upwards of $17,000 per egg retrieval with embryo biopsy for PGT (a separate fee is due to the genetics lab conducting the PFGT). There is a $1000 storage fee for storing embryos after the first year.

I have not discussed this with her, but I prefer a single embryo transfer.

My wife and I both were patients, looking to do tandem egg retrievals, fertilization and PGT-A testing, then an embryo transfer for me to carry first. Dr. Blakemore was so inclusive and respectful with her language from the jump as well as the warmest, most comforting and responsive doctor we've ever been to. While my wife's egg retrieval was pretty straightforward (her shot protocol didn't change throughout), mine was chaotic, with my dosages needing to be changed dramatically or dropping off entirely after each blood draw (which pretty much became daily). But because Dr. Blakemore is the ultimate pro, and managed my highly reactive system perfectly. In the end, my wife and I walked away with 16 perfectly healthy, PGT-A-tested embryos. I have no doubt that 100% of the credit goes to Dr. Blakemore.

You can stop looking, there is no better fertility specialist than Dr. Blakemore.

I was very lucky to have supplemental fertility insurance (Progyny) but my wife wasn't on my insurance at the time for her retrieval. Between our two retrievals, meds, PGT-A testing, monthly/yearly storage fees, and one transfer (which fell under a SmartCycle), I think our out-of-pocket expenses were about 10k.

My original hope was to do a double embryo transfer (one of mine, one of my wife's) and raised this with Dr. Blakemore at an early appointment. While of course she explained the inherent risks of anything other than a singleton, she never judged or tried to dissuade, and allowed for it to be an open conversation throughout our egg retrieval, up until we actually scheduled the transfer. She has mastered the balance of being a doctor while still prioritizing and respecting the wants/hopes/dreams of her patients. Ultimately, we went with a single embryo transfer to better suit the needs of growing our family, but this also means the added bonus of getting to return to Dr. Blakemore again in the future.

Dr. Grifo is present and focused on you as his patient and never distracted. Always patient and repeatedly asked whether there were questions or if we needed clarification on anything. Like I said in a previous answer, we were very confident we were in good hands.

Book him early! He is in demand!

I don't recall doses or timelines, but for the egg retrieval I took Gonal F, Menopur, Ganirelix, Pregnyl, and Leuprolide. I took Estrace, Crinone, and progesterone in oil shots for the FET. We had great results, after 1 egg retrieval we had 4 genetically normal embryos after PGT testing, the first FET resulted in a live birth, and we are looking to do another FET soon.

This was an efficient, well-oiled machine, and in the midst of Covid protocols to boot. I never had to wait long - times were assigned in advance and the nursing team were pros, as were the ultrasound techs and attending doctors.

We paid out of pocket for everything except general testing and some monitoring (ultrasounds) counted towards a deductible. So it wasn't cheap, but it was worth it to work with this doctor at this clinic!

NYU Langone's policy is strict about singe embryo transfers, and we agreed with that approach.

Dr. Devore is the most caring, compassionate and successful doctor I have ever had. She made me feel so comfortable at each appointment and always answered my questions and made me feel at ease with her treatment plan. I always got an immediate response from her office and was able to get answers no matter what. She personally called me to give me results and when a transfer didn't work she immediately came up with a plan of action to ease my anxiety.

I did 3 transfers and the 2 I did with Dr. Devore were successful, the 1 I did with another doctor was not successful. Dr. Devore is obviously the best at her job. Fertility treatment is stressful and uncomfortable as it is, but Dr. Devore makes you feel at ease and alleviates the stress that accommodates IVF cycles.

My experience with Dr. DeVore was really good. My initial consultation with her was informative, I came prepared with questions and she was able to answer all of them. I told her I was really afraid of needles, so her protocol plan for me was tailored with one less needle injection. I felt she listened to my concerns and she was easy to talk to. During the initial consult, she did my ultrasound, which I thought was great having the doctor do the ultrasounds. However, I think this may vary by location, at Nomad all my ultrasounds were done by the attending doctor of the day. I saw my doctor about 3 times throughout the process, and I interacted with another attending doctor for another 3 times for morning monitorings. Every time, they were all careful to say that Dr. DeVore will be the one to decide on my protocol and make adjustments if needed. The morning monitorings were just to collect blood samples and do ultrasounds.

Tell her all of your concerns, whether physical or mental. And give more information than it is asked for. I made sure to follow up with Dr. DeVore's team to provide additional information about my previous menstrual cycles so that she can tailor a protocol that works for me.

My protocal began with Gonal F pen at 450 IUs on Day 2 in the evenings and then Cetrotide on Day 6 in the mornings. My Gonal F dose was gradually reduced and then increased again for days 10-12 because my E2 started declining. Please remember that every body responds differently. My trigger shots were a combo of low-dose Ovidrel and Lupron shots.

The initial consultation was covered by my insurance with co-pays. The cost of the freezing cycle was $9500, anesthesia not included, and my medications were covered by my insurance with co-pays.

Dr Devore and I had a relatively long journey before achieving success. After a monitored cycle, a canceled Clomid IUI (too many follicles), four failed IUIs, two miscarriages of euploid IVF embryo transfers, and a referral to reproductive immunology, we got pregnant on our third IVF transfer. I felt that Dr Devore was very much on our team throughout the entire process. It was always clear that she had a deep understanding of the science and was making evidence-based decisions in our care. After our second euploid loss, she referred us to a reproductive immunologist given my history of lupus and other autoimmune conditions. Whereas another RE might have kept transferring embryos in hopes one "stuck," Dr Devore was willing to explore a relatively-unknown field because she believed it might be uniquely helpful in my situation, with my medical history. Throughout, I felt Dr Devore showed great compassion both for my anxiety throughout treatment, as well as for our grief at losing our embryos. I have a PhD in a science field and my husband is a medical doctor, so we were relatively well-informed and research-minded patients. I'm sure that can be annoying for some doctors to deal with, but Dr Devore didn't miss a beat. She was always prepared to answer our questions, did not hesitate to say "I don't know, but I'll look into it" when that was the case, and was extremely well-versed in all the statistics and risks vs benefits for various treatments. Importantly, I also never felt like I was being taken advantage of financially. I am a member of an online support group for people dealing with infertility and have watched several of my friends undergo numerous expensive, invasive tests and treatments that did not have solid scientific backing. If I asked Dr Devore about pursuing a test or treatment that she did not feel was evidence-based or appropriate for my personal situation, she never hesitated to say so. I never felt pressured into doing something just for the sake of it - every step of my treatment felt personalized and well-considered.

Trust is so important in a doctor-patient relationship. I felt I could trust Dr Devore implicitly because of her candor and honesty. I also felt like she had a really solid grasp on the science behind everything she recommended. I know trust can take time to build, but for what it's worth, my advice is to trust her. Ask questions as much as you need to, and trust she will be honest and has your best interest at heart (and not money or pride).

Our first cycle was monitored and unmedicated to confirm ovulation and a short (7-day) luteal phase. Next step was going to be a Clomid cycle, but I developed five follicles so the cycle was canceled. (I remember being very torn about this and wanting to try anyway, but Dr Devore did a great job explaining why the risks truly did outweigh the benefits here.) After that, we did four IUIs with Clomid, all of which resulted in negative pregnancy tests. After the fourth IUI, Dr Devore felt it was in our best interest to move on to IVF. We did an egg retrieval and retrieved 26 eggs, 20 of which were mature, 16 fertilized, resulting in 10 embryos, 4 of which were euploid. Dr Devore advised PGS testing, which we ended up being glad that we did; even though I was just 32 at the time of egg retrieval, over half of our embryos were aneuploid or mosaic. Our first transfer we did the basic protocol with four days of medrol (a steroid), estrogen to build uterine lining, and progesterone injections combined with progesterone suppositories. We ended up having a positive pregnancy test and a relatively high beta. Dr Devore was optimistic that this would be a successful pregnancy. Unfortunately I noticed my home pregnancy tests were lightening so I requested an early second beta, which confirmed a chemical pregnancy. We proceeded with another transfer the very next month, hoping that this was just a fluke. This time we did add 10 mg of daily prednisone (because of my history with lupus), baby aspirin, claritin, and pepcid. Again we had a positive beta. This time Dr Devore scheduled an earlier second beta (because of the previous chemical), and unfortunately once again we learned I was having a chemical at the same gestational age as my last. Rather than go into a third transfer, Dr Devore advised pursuing testing with a trusted local reproductive immunologist. Reproductive immunology is a relatively new field of fertility treatment and has been controversial as there is not much evidence around it. Dr Devore communicated to us that she would not make this recommendation to most patients, and that it was just because of my history of several autoimmune diseases and the fact that both my euploid losses were at the same gestational age that she suspected an immune issue might be the cause. I remember asking if we could look into endometriosis or do an ERA first, but she was very firm in her belief that immune issues were likely at the root of my miscarriages. With that in mind, we did do the reproductive immunology testing, which ended up revealing several potential culprits for our losses. As part of that treatment I did an intralipids infusion four weeks before transfer, an IVIG infusion four days before transfer (and every 3 weeks thereafter until 16 weeks of pregnancy), 20 mg of prednisone daily (until 16 weeks), baby aspirin, 60 mg lovenox daily throughout entire pregnancy, metformin 1500 mg daily, magnesium citrate, calcium, vitamin D, probiotics, and prescription folate. We transferred our third embryo, which was a 3CB. Again we got a positive beta, much higher even than the (high) beta from our first transfer. We did another beta two days later, and every two days thereafter until 21 days past transfer, and confirmed that hcg continued to double. We saw a strong heartbeat on ultrasound at 6w3d, and I am now 24 weeks pregnant on this protocol.

There was a window for monitoring appointments. Although you scheduled for a specific time, I was told that as long as you showed up generally around that time, precise punctuality wasn't that important.

It was around $4500 for PGS testing of embryos and around $5000 per transfer, if I recall correctly. We did have partial insurance coverage.

Dr Devore strongly recommended eSET for all my transfers.

Dr. Blakemore comes across as a confident, warm and compassionate person and instantly makes you feel comfortable. She truly seems to love her work. I felt satisfied after getting all my questions patiently answered. She gave a realistic picture of what to expect and my final results matched that.

Trust the doctor. You may not get to see her every visit but I have noticed that's how it works in the other clinics I consulted with too, as egg retrieval is a time sensitive procedure and the attending doctor will perform it. My case was very standard and easy and there were no surprises or complications.

The dosage was varied throughout the cycle based on my response to the medications. Lupron trigger was used (I guess that's because I have PCOS and Lupron prevents OHSS). I was kept on moderate dosage.

Approximately $10,000 including the initial consultation and preliminary blood test and excluding fertility medications that costed approximately $2500 out of pocket.

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Dr. Blakemore’s excitement and passion for the field of fertility is clear from the moment you meet, and present at every single early morning appointment. While admittedly my egg freezing journey was likely easier than most and purely elective to preserve future fertility, it can still be an anxiety-provoking experience. Seeing doctor Blakemore always put me at ease, and I looked forward to our appointments to hear updates and get her feedback on next steps. Also, as someone who is personally interested in the field / curious / works best when I have all the information, Dr. Blakemore was very forthcoming with sharing updates about my progress, answering my questions and discussing all the science of egg freezing and female reproduction. Beyond being an advocate for her patients, from our conversations I could tell she is a true advocate for women’s healthcare

Ask questions - she will gladly answer them all. And as fertility is a complex topic - ask follow-ups if anything is confusing!

We used a fairly standard strategy and protocol (daily Gonal F and Menopur, addition of Cetrotide halfway through, and then a Leutrotide trigger on day 10). We did not use Ovidrel as I was at risk of OHSS and we eventually lowered the dosage of Gonal F towards the end. Additonally, I had the nightly support of an NYU nurse helping with shots. To avoid me having to pay for 2x visits per day, Dr Blakemore changed my protocol to allow me to take the cetrotide at night with my fantastic nurse, Lavina. Overall, we stimulated many eggs (32 retrieved, 20 frozen), and I have not developed OHSS (4 days post-op as of this review)

Fortunately my procedure and medications were covered by my insurance. I did pay out of pocket for daily at-home nurse visits to administer shots. I looked into private nursing services and doing this through NYU was not only more affordable, it had the added benefit of being connected to the NYU system

Shannon Devore did not give any helpful advice to my husband and I as we prepared to start our first IUI procedure. As her patient, I felt she was completely distant and not very concerned about my issues. The doctor did not ask my partner and I critical fertility related questions during the virtual consult. After the initial visit, I immediately questioned whether this was the right doctor for my fertility journey. Overall, my experience was very disappointing. I have never encountered a doctor that does not take time to properly go over things before a procedure is performed (no potential risks, no medication risks for patients with certain medical conditions). After bloodwork was submitted, she did not follow up (no email, no phone call, no follow up) to carefully discuss medical results or give in depth treatment plans at the in-person visit. She also failed to acknowledge a large ovarian cyst that was present in an ultrasound she performed that she dismissed as "nothing to worry about". Shannon Devore should be less nonchalant and more responsive to her patients who are having issues with fertility. I found out she prescribed me medication that can't be taken with the presence of "ovarian cysts". This was a very disappointing discovery. You would expect the doctor to give critical information about medication before having the patient pay for Clomid and Ovidrel. I will not continue my fertility journey with Shannon Devore due to lack of information and uncaring nonexistent personalized experience before scheduling the IUI.

Find another fertility doctor who will give an in-depth personalized experience.

Shannon DeVore did not give specific treatment strategies other than mentioning to start with Clomid on Day 3 of your cycle. Most of the information about how to use the medication was discussed by nurses you can call at NYU Langone Fertility.

I am unaware of how much was spent in costs since most of it was covered by insurance.

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Dr. DeVore treats every patient like they are her only patient. She is kind, compassionate, empathetic and deeply committed to doing what is best for her patients. She sets honest and realistic expectations and is available through every step of the journey. No question is too inconsequential to answer and she takes the time to explain everything so that you have a full understanding of what is happening and why. Without her encouragement and support I would not be in the position I am today. There are not enough words to describe how incredibly blessed I am to have met her and will be forever grateful to Dr. DeVore for everything she has done for me.

Trust everything she says and do everything she tells you to do. She will never steer you wrong.

The most important strategy Dr. DeVore used with me was something called a low dose protocol. Her logic was, that at my age, she would rather go for a lower quantity but potentially higher quality egg than if we followed a traditional IVF protocol. All I know is that she is brilliant and it worked!

Volume was always high but the flow was efficient. If there were delays the staff made sure to keep all patients informed.

Dr. Devore was warm, thorough, and clear. She and I had an initial consultation via video, in-person consultation, and exam, and she performed one of my ultrasounds during the egg-freezing process. She was very easy to talk to, and provided with me lots of details about the process and expectations. I did not feel rushed during the process, and she was extremely emphathetic.

Anesthesia is out of network and has a charge of $1070. Egg storage (annual) is also $1070. My company covers the first year of storage. I have not received my billing yet, so I am unsure of the costs, but I am using fertility benefits insurance provided by my company to pay for all of the procedure costs. My medication was mostly paid for by insurance provided by my company but spent about $2000 out of pocket. NYU Langone makes it easy to understand which options you have for insurance / paying out of pocket, and provides a list of pharmacy options. For paying out of pocket, they have several recommended pharmacies that provide additional discounts to NYU Langone patients.

Dr. Blakemore was the best doctor I have ever had. She was such a bright light during such a hard and stressful time. She always made sure all my questions were answered and always remained positive. She has the best bedside manner and truly is a wonderful human. I recommend everyone I know to her. She made my dreams come true and I am currently 16 weeks pregnant

expect to be seen by other doctors but know she is always reviewing everything.

We used the micro dose lupron protocol. I am a carrier of fragile x (reason I wanted to do IVF) and because of that, I found out I have a very low ovarian reserve. My body always seemed to respond well and I got blasts each time. 5 units lupron am and pm and then three days later add 300 gonal and 150 meno

It was about 17k a cycle plus genetic testing. Insurance covered about 2 rounds.

Nope. We always knew 1 was safest

From the initial consultation to the final appointment that we had with her over 1 year later, Dr. Devore was thorough, clear, precise, reliable, trustworthy, encouraging, resourceful, humane and kind. She is everything you want from a doctor. When results were not good, Dr. Devore was first empathetic and then able to present a carefully thought through plan to help us move forward on our journey. When results were unclear, Dr. Devore encouraged us to source advice and support from an external specialist. Throughout the entire process it was clear that our interests were Dr. Devore's interests. The entire experience was personalized, thorough, well-researched and encouraging despite having had major setbacks. Any questions or uncertainties were always answered in a clear and precise manor citing research and statistics as support (which was very much appreciated). Dr. Devore is both a fantastic doctor and person and I can't thank her enough for her support throughout this extremely taxing process.

You can have confidence that Dr. Devore will customize your path for you.

Modified immune protocol for embryo transfer including prednisone, pepcid and claritin.

Almost entirely covered by insurance.

I am a repeat patient of Dr. DeVore's. I previously had a successful pregnancy through IUI with her at 40. I returned after getting a job with IVF coverage to attempt another pregnancy at 42 and was successful again. Fertility treatment can be such an emotional process due in part to the lack of control over the process and outcomes. Dr. DeVore strikes an excellent balance between referencing probability of outcomes and comforting you with reminders that you're doing your best.

Dr. DeVore is a great option if you're looking for a provider who will treat you with patience and respect while also outlining the potential outcome of your cycle. I previously worked with other providers who I've seen described here as 'straight shooters' or 'tell it like it is' types. I think any of us going through fertility treatment (especially at 40+) have done our homework and come in with at least somewhat of an understanding of the potential outcomes. I wasn't looking to continue working with someone who was going to focus on what could go wrong because I entered into this process educated on that. Dr. DeVore reviewed the potential outcomes of my cycle while still making me feel supported and like she was on my team and believed in me.

We used a low dose protocol based on my personal history and how I had responded to prior treatments.

We transferred two day-three embryos. Both were too low of quality to grade. One was starting to collapse (not sure of the correct terminology). But one of them stuck!

My only criticism (and it's not really a legitimate criticism) is that I would love get to have Dr. DeVore treat me each visit, but that's obviously impossible considering how critical timing is when it comes to all of these procedures. Every other aspect of my treatment with Dr. Devore has been exceptional. Before finding Dr. DeVore I had been very discouraged because my previous experience with fertility consultations had not been good. I felt judged and uncomfortable, and it was just very hard for me to wrap my head around the whole process. From the very first time I spoke with Dr. DeVore, it was clear how sincerely she cares for her patients, and how thoughtful she is with her treatment protocols. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

This isn't so much in regard to Dr. Devore, but rather fertility care and healthcare general: be prepared to speak up and advocate for yourself during fertility treatment. It really makes a huge difference.

In the often cold and dispiriting world of fertility treatments, Dr. DeVore is a shining exception. She is warm, human, empathetic and incredibly compassionate. She cares. She has hope. She has ideas. She listens. She's willing to just try things. She sometimes calls out of the blue with a suggestion. When things don't work out, she gives you time to grieve, but also doesn't let you get discouraged. She understands that fertility treatments are often even harder on your mental than your physical health and takes that into account in her approach. After setbacks, she always called us personally and took time to go over all possible next steps. And while she didn't do all procedures herself (that's not how NYU works), she was always there at our key appointments, especially once I got pregnant and she knew how nerve-wracking the first few scans would be due to my history of miscarriage. After dealing with a couple of other disappointing fertility doctors, Dr. DeVore is unquestionably the reason we didn't give up and finally welcomed a beautiful baby girl last fall. Dr. DeVore is not just the best fertility doctor but the best doctor my husband and I ever encountered. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with her.

Even if you need to wait to see her, it's worth it.

Dr. Hodes is honest and straight to the point. She responds to all of your questions and provides guidance when required. She makes you feel comfortable and not embarrassed by your infertility. I appreciate her bedside manner and the way she explains different aspects of the IVF process.

Don't expect to see her as often during the entire IVF process. You see her nurses and talk to her PCAs a lot more. They make a great team and are very welcoming and responsive.

Multiple embryo transfer was never discussed.

Dr. Blakemore is the kindest, smartest, and most compassionate doctor I’ve ever encountered. I trusted her fully. I had many setbacks through the fertility journey (poor egg quality and a miscarriage). Dr. Blakemore was always honest and transparent while also providing positivity throughout the journey. She truly loves what she does and it shines through. With each setback she would have new ideas on what we could try next. You are in safe and caring hands with Dr. Blakemore.

Dr. DeVore was so patient and kind. She listened to my concerns and was very responsive via email and/or phone call. Even though I was not able to see her for every office visit, it was very clear that she was the one managing my care. I felt heard and reassured and am forever grateful for her.

I would advise any IVF patient to stay patient, express any concerns and worries to your doctors and nurses, and to stay positive.

Leading up to my egg retrieval I was on cetrotide, Gonal F, and menopur. These were titrated often dependent on my bloodwork. I was carefully instructed how to properly administer and adjust dosing. For my trigger shot, Dr. DeVore was so accommodating as I had an important obligation during the time. She really worked with me to adjust the timing of my trigger shot. After my retrieval, Dr. DeVore was so patient and did not make us feel rushed to do our implantation. She was okay with us waiting a cycle to schedule it, especially as I had to manage some things separately with my endocrinologist. I’m very grateful for her patience.

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Dr. Blakemore takes her time to completely explain every single option for your treatment. She does not rush and never makes you feel like you're asking too many questions - in fact....she welcomes them. She listened to concerns about the course of treatment as readily as she listened to concerns about the emotional toll infertility can take. I'll never forget when she told me "My number one job is to get you pregnant, we will not do anything to ever jeopardize making sure you have a healthy baby." Knowing that our doctor had the same conviction and dedication to helping our dream come true was a blessing. My care and our goal of starting our family was always her first priority.

I've had good doctors who I thought were great doctors for much of my life. However, I now understand that I never had a truly GREAT doctor until I met Dr. Blakemore. She is one in a million.

While under the care of Dr. Blakemore, we tried one round of IUI and then moved on to IVF (our choice). I was seen every other day and then daily as it neared my egg retrieval. I received phone calls and emails daily from the nursing staff to ensure I understood the next steps with my medication. We retrieved 13 eggs, 9 became embryos and 7 went to genetic testing. I'm happy to share that under Dr. Blakemore's care, we now have a happy, healthy little girl after 1.5 years of trying to conceive.

We were lucky enough to have insurance cover a fair amount of the treatment, but still paid slightly more than $10K out of pocket - most of these costs being associated with genetic testing.

I covered some of this previously but the shortest answer is that she is kind, thoughtful, considerate, supportive and very smart. I trusted everything she told me and knew she would never sugarcoat the information I was receiving, including the statistical reality of various steps along the way. I truly appreciated this, as it felt that I always went into next steps with a realistic expectation. Many components of the IVF process are a bit scary and require a lot of trust in your doctor's approach and decision making; I knew I had this with Dr. Devore, and also knew that she was going to carefully consider the best approach both for the outcome and for my own health.

Schedule a consultation and you too will want to sign right up. She is truly one of the best doctors I've ever had.

I was lucky to have health insurance coverage and be in-network so all told my costs were very low.

I believe NYU generally does a single embryo transfer; I agree with this approach and it never came up directly with Dr. Devore, as it would have been my preference without question even if it wasn't the norm at the clinic.