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2023, Unsuccessful
[Dr. Michael Guarnaccia] is very cold and brusque...was no in-depth analysis of my case and specific factors...was no discussion on autoimmune issues, investigating for endometriosis...started me on the highest doses of Menopur and Gonal-F and never adjusted my protocol...felt like I was on a production line.
[Oma Fertility New York] was very small...did not have all of the equipment needed for their services, which required going to a different clinic for retrievals...finance department was very efficient and communicated smoothly...office manager was unorganized...Tanisha was OUTSTANDING! Working with her was the best part of my experience
How was your experience with Michael Guarnaccia at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York)?
I did not enjoy my experience as a patient with Dr. Guarnaccia. He is very cold and brusque. Infertility is a difficult journey, so I think it is important that providers try to be more sensitive with patients. With Dr. Guarnaccia, I felt like I was on a production line.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Guarnaccia at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York)?
If you are under 35 you can take the risk of giving him a try. However if you are older and/or have PCOS, autoimmune issues, or endometriosis you are better off seeking an RE that takes a more comprehensive and investigative approach to fertility treatment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Guarnaccia at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York)?
There was no in-depth analysis of my case and specific factors. Dr. Guarnaccia used my age to decide my protocol, putting me on a high-dose of medication. There was no discussion on autoimmune issues, investigating for endometriosis, etc. My care felt standard and cookie-cutter.
Describe the protocols Michael Guarnaccia used in your cycles at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York) and their degree of success.
I do recall that Dr. Guarnaccia started me on the highest doses of Menopur and Gonal-F and never adjusted my protocol during my stimulation phase.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York). (Assigned nurse: Tanisha Henry)
Tanisha was OUTSTANDING! Working with her was the best part of my experience with OMA. Tanisha was kind, paid excellent attention to detail, and went above and beyond. I hold her in the highest regard.
Describe your experience with Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York).
The facility was very small. When I was a patient, they did not have all of the equipment needed for their services, which required going to a different clinic for retrievals. The finance department was very efficient and communicated smoothly. However, the office manager was unorganized.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Guarnaccia at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York).
A single round of IVF(stimulation and egg retrieval with ICSI) was $9,000. Medication costs came to $6,000. They do not take insurance.
What specific things went wrong at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York)?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Pinnacle Fertility (Formerly Oma Fertility New York).
Obtaining my patient records from them after treatment was a nightmare. I had to harass the office manager pretty much to get my records.