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He [Alexis Kim] was very present when I saw him, but it felt like he was always very busy. We didn't ever feel like we had much time to talk, and had to make appointments far far in advance ... He's very methodical about this being a numbers game. Dr. Kim was straightforward with us, but also seemed a bit at a loss in the face of my emotion. He also doesn't seem comfortable with advancements in the field (supplements, PGS, altering retrieval protocols)
PAMF [Palo Alto Medical Foundation] is very busy and hard to get into. The first appointment was 3+ months away from my call, and I had to call them to check that they had received my referral. usually running late. nurses and surgical team were great, and all the doctors I saw were good, but I saw a lot of different doctors for ultrasounds. Really like the online care portal; very easy to get meds
How was your experience with Alexis Kim at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
He's very methodical about this being a numbers game. Dr. Kim was straightforward with us, but also seemed a bit at a loss in the face of my emotion. He also doesn't seem comfortable with advancements in the field (supplements, PGS, altering retrieval protocols)
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Alexis Kim at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
be prepared for a lot of waiting time between calling for an appointment, consultation, and beginning treatment
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Alexis Kim at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
He was very present when I saw him, but it felt like he was always very busy. We didn't ever feel like we had much time to talk, and had to make appointments far far in advance
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Very warm and caring
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
PAMF is very busy and hard to get into. The first appointment was 3+ months away from my call, and I had to call them to check that they had received my referral. usually running late. nurses and surgical team were great, and all the doctors I saw were good, but I saw a lot of different doctors for ultrasounds. Really like the online care portal; very easy to get meds
Describe the costs associated with your care under Alexis Kim at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
retrieval and fresh transfer were covered by insurance, so only medication copays and $35 copay per visit. Frozen transfer was ~$4k, hysteroscopy was ~2.5K
Describe Alexis Kim's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
He was very "here's what is allowed by the guidelines," and even offered to transfer 3 embryos given my age. But the decision was 100% up to us.
What specific things went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
He was very clinical not very warm and friendly. I again felt that my age and having previous children put me in a different category and wasn’t given the attention. I felt that it was a waste of his time to get through the appointment...he is clinical. Not the warmest of bedside manor....I had the HSG ultrasound done. All the blood work. My FSH Blood rest has been holding me up. I can’t seem to get it timed correctly.
[PAMF] Very clean. Quiet and easy to manuever. Location was prime for me. I have to travel 45 minutes and it’s right off the freeway. Paperwork was easy to fill out and follow. Haven’t come across any weaknesses yet...they were super friendly and awesome. I felt they had my feelings in mind while going through all this. Although I was told by one that I wasn’t committed enough to trying to have another child.
How was your experience with Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
He was very clinical not very warm and friendly. I again felt that my age and having previous children put me in a different category and wasn’t given the attention. I felt that it was a waste of his time to get through the appointment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Be patient and understand that he is clinical. Not the warmest of bedside manor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
I walked away with the feeling that my age and the fact that I had two children prior put me in the back of the line for treatment.
Describe the protocols Max Ezzati used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
I don’t really remember any of the specific protocols. But I had the HSG ultrasound done. All the blood work. My FSH Blood rest has been holding me up. I can’t seem to get it timed correctly.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
They were super friendly and awesome. I felt they had my feelings in mind while going through all this. Although I was told by one that I wasn’t committed enough to trying to have another child.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Very clean. Quiet and easy to manuever. Location was prime for me. I have to travel 45 minutes and it’s right off the freeway. Paperwork was easy to fill out and follow. Haven’t come across any weaknesses yet.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Dr. Tazuki was very nice and caring, but I do not think she is on the leading edge of fertility treatments. After my third IUI she realized she had not tested my husband's morphology which was less than 1%. Had we known this we would've gone straight to IVF. Next, she explained the differences between natural IVF and ICSI but did not steer us down the right path given my husband's morphology. I wish she would've been more authoritative in suggesting we do ICSI since she is the expert...
[PAMF - San Jose] Strengths: small and personalable. Weakness: not on the leading edge of fertility, not a well oiled fertility machine...No complaints [about the nurses], it really boils down to the lab and the doctor...Please look up her statistics on sart.org before moving forward. Yes, she is a very nice doctor, but given that you were are spending tens of thousands of dollars, I would rather have someone with much better statistics...
How was your experience with Salli Tazuke at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Tazuki was very nice and caring, but I do not think she is on the leading edge of fertility treatments. After my third IUI she realized she had not tested my husband's morphology which was less than 1%. Had we known this we would've gone straight to IVF. Next, she explained the differences between natural IVF and ICSI but did not steer us down the right path given my husband's morphology. I wish she would've been more authoritative in suggesting we do ICSI since she is the expert. Finally, there was no mention of any sort of genetic /chromosome testing which we would've absolutely done the first time around had we know it was an option.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Salli Tazuke at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Please look up her statistics on sart.org before moving forward. Yes, she is a very nice doctor, but given that you were are spending tens of thousands of dollars, I would rather have someone with much better statistics.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Salli Tazuke at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
She was very caring and had a great bedside manner
Describe your experience with your nurse at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. (Assigned nurse: Shawna)
No complaints, it really boils down to the lab and the doctor.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Strengths: small and personalable.
Weakness: not on the leading edge of fertility, not a well oiled fertility machine
What specific things went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Failed to order appropriate test
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
My husband and I move 2 hours away and still chose to see her while struggling with infertility....I would recommend her over any other doctor in the area.... Dr. Abusief is very thorough away makes sure to lay out all of your options as well as advise of any supplements or medication that you may need. I appreciate that she isn't judgmental and never makes you feel uncomfortable.
My husband and I move[d] 2 hours away [from Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fertility] and still chose to see her [Dr. Abusief] while struggling with infertility....I would recommend her over any other doctor in the area.... Dr. Abusief is very thorough away makes sure to lay out all of your options as well as advise of any supplements or medication that you may need. I appreciate that she isn't judgmental and never makes you feel uncomfortable.
How was your experience with Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Abusief has been a part of our fertility journey for about 5 years. From the first moment I met her, she was warm, caring, understanding, and reassuring. My husband and I move 2 hours away and still chose to see her while struggling with infertility. Dr. Abusief is very thorough away makes sure to lay out all of your options as well as advise of any supplements or medication that you may need. I appreciate that she isn't judgmental and never makes you feel uncomfortable. I'm obese, but I'm healthy and have gained weight because of hormone imbalances and she has always made me feel very comfortable and laid out all of my options from the beginning. I would recommend her over any other doctor in the area.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Know that she will always have a plan and your best interest at heart.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Abusief has always been very compassionate and even after not seeing me for 3 years knew exactly who we were and what we needed to do. She cares about the patients and making them parents and that's what's important.
I thought that she [Dr. Sunny Jun] was a good doctor. Unfortunately, she is leaving for another clinic. IF I could follow her, I would! I had lower expectations going in this time, and it was not successful. She was a fast and good communicator via email...She had a warm manner, friendly
They [the staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation] didn't seem to know what was going on, nor did they seem knowledgeable. They also forgot to send my prescriptions in, and these are time sensitive! They also refused to give me a prescription prior to my ultrasound, resulting in MUCH higher drug prices vs being able to use a mail-order pharmacy. Frustrating practices...Hard to schedule appointments, hard to communicate, and they didn' tknow what stage of the cycle I was in, nor did they seem knowledgeable.
How was your experience with Sunny Jun at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
I thought that she was a good doctor. Unfortunately, she is leaving for another clinic. IF I could follow her, I would! I had lower expectations going in this time, and it was not successful. She was a fast and good communicator via email.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Sunny Jun at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Follow her!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sunny Jun at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
She had a warm manner, friendly
Describe the protocols Sunny Jun used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
Use of progesterone (but not enough for me), use of Clomid vs. letrozole
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
I didn't like how the scheduling worked - it was really disorganized.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Hard to schedule appointments, hard to communicate, and they didn' tknow what stage of the cycle I was in, nor did they seem knowledgeable.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Sunny Jun at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
~$1000/iui cycle
$350/ultrasound (2 required)
Describe Sunny Jun's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
N/A
What specific things went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
They didn't seem to know what was going on, nor did they seem knowledgeable. They also forgot to send my prescriptions in, and these are time sensitive! They also refused to give me a prescription prior to my ultrasound, resulting in MUCH higher drug prices vs being able to use a mail-order pharmacy. Frustrating practices.
[Dr. Abusief] Did nothing for me except take my money. Spend thousands over the months and got no answers or success. Treatment never changed and was never taken further.... They don’t complete a full work up to find the infertility issue causing you to not get pregnant. I spent months going here with no results and lots of money spent. Went to a new clinic tests ran. Diagnosis made. One cycle and boom.
They [Palo Alto Medical Foundation] don’t complete a full work up to find the infertility issue causing you to not get pregnant. I spent months going here with no results and lots of money spent. Went to a new clinic tests ran. Diagnosis made. One cycle and boom. Pregnant and went full term. Don’t go the this clinic.... Test were not ran. Bills not billed correctly. Total mess and waste of time and money... Spend thousands over the months and got no answers or success. Treatment never changed and was never taken further.
How was your experience with Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Did nothing for me except take my money. Spend thousands over the months and got no answers or success. Treatment never changed and was never taken further. Had to seek another clinic who ran tests that were supposedly already done that gave me answers and ultimately led to the co caption of my daughter.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Find a better doctor
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
No results or direction.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Ok
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
They don’t complete a full work up to find the infertility issue causing you to not get pregnant. I spent months going here with no results and lots of money spent. Went to a new clinic tests ran. Diagnosis made. One cycle and boom. Pregnant and went full term. Don’t go the this clinic. Got to RSC Soo much better in all aspects.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Expensive
What specific things went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Lost paperwork
Lost appointments
Failed to order appropriate test
Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Test were not ran. Bills not billed correctly. Total mess and waste of time and money
She is incredibly warm, empathetic, sensitive, and listened to our concerns. She answered our questions with patience and care....Excellent physician and excellent bedside manner...You found the right person. Be grateful to be getting excellent care.
Very well run clinic. Honest practice...Shawnda was awesome. Organized, sensitive, encouraging. Even humorous at times when we invited her humor. Very respectful and hopeful for us...She [Dr Mary Abusief] is incredibly warm, empathetic, sensitive, and listened to our concerns. She answered our questions with patience and care....Excellent physician and excellent bedside manner...You found the right person. Be grateful to be getting excellent care.
How was your experience with Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Excellent physician and excellent bedside manner.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
You found the right person. Be grateful to be getting excellent care.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mary Abusief at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
She is incredibly warm, empathetic, sensitive, and listened to our concerns. She answered our questions with patience and care.
Describe the protocols Mary Abusief used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
I don't feel comfortable sharing this here.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. (Assigned nurse: Shawnda)
Shawnda was awesome. Organized, sensitive, encouraging. Even humorous at times when we invited her humor. Very respectful and hopeful for us.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Despite attending the clinic for...three timed intercourse (TIC) cycles...I only saw [Dr. Sanaz Keyhan] twice...I have endometriosis...I was informed that there were no medications available to reduce this inflammation, which I later found out is not accurate...nice and shows empathy, but the procedure and treatment at this clinic are very routine
[Palo Alto Medical Foundation] is well-suited for routine procedures, offering convenience and accessibility....the nurses, are very friendly and attentive, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment...extended hours, as it remains open on holidays and weekends...those with more complex medical conditions...might find the treatment options here somewhat limited
How was your experience with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
The doctor is nice and shows empathy, but the procedure and treatment at this clinic are very routine. If you don’t have inflammation or other medical issues, this place might work well for you. However, if you have conditions like mine, I recommend treating those first or seeking care elsewhere. Otherwise, you risk wasting your insurance limits here.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Get a ob/gyn that also treat fertility issues.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
My experience during the first three timed intercourse (TIC) cycles was somewhat frustrating. Despite attending the clinic for three cycles, I only saw the doctor twice. During this time, my egg development was slow, even with the prescribed 1 tablet of Letrozole. It wasn't until the third cycle that the doctor recognized that the dosage was insufficient, and only then did she adjust my prescription to 2 tablets for the next cycle. Additionally, I have endometriosis, a condition known to cause inflammation. However, I was informed that there were no medications available to reduce this inflammation, which I later found out is not accurate. This experience has left me questioning the level of personalized care I received.
Describe the protocols Sanaz Keyhan used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
1 tablet of Lectrozole for three cycles of TIC
then 2 tables for three cycles of IUI
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
This clinic is well-suited for routine procedures, offering convenience and accessibility. The staff, particularly the nurses, are very friendly and attentive, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment. One of the significant advantages of this clinic is its extended hours, as it remains open on holidays and weekends, which is highly convenient for those with busy schedules or unexpected needs. However, it's important to note that while the clinic excels in routine care, those with more complex medical conditions, such as inflammation or other underlying health issues, might find the treatment options here somewhat limited. In such cases, it may be more beneficial to seek specialized care elsewhere to ensure that your specific needs are thoroughly addressed. Overall, for standard procedures and general care, this clinic offers reliable service in a convenient and patient-friendly setting.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
billed to insurance is around 10k
What specific things went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Failed to order appropriate test
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
I tested for an LH surge and promptly informed the clinic, expecting a call to schedule my IUI. However, no one contacted me. When I followed up, I was informed that only one time slot was available for the IUI, which was very inconvenient for my schedule.
Dr. Keyhan always came in to our appointments with such warmth and friendliness. She always too time to check in with me, ask questions and respond to my questions...is very professional and compassionate...Most importantly you can feel her sincerity and care for her patients...Sometimes I came in with questions based on my own research and she would always come back to me after looking into it herself. I appreciated her openness. There were also a couple of times where she ensured to meet with us even on days where she was scheduled for surgery. She also personally checked in with us via call when we were concerned early on in our pregnancy even when she was on vacation. Dr. Keyhan’s personality and knowledge certainly made fertility treatments easier for us.
Very easy to contact and communicate with the clinic [Palo Alto Medical Foundation]. From the receptionists, to the nurses to doctors...communciation was clear and quick (via call and on MyHealthOnline). Appointments were always on time...We did timed intercourse by starting on a 5 day treatment of Letrozole...Dr. Keyhan always came in to our appointments with such warmth and friendliness. She always too time to check in with me, ask questions and respond to my questions.
How was your experience with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Keyhan is very professional and compassionate. She always took her time during her appointments with us and ensured all our questions and concerns were answered. Most importantly you can feel her sincerity and care for her patients. She brings a warm, friendly and positive vibe every single time. Sometimes I came in with questions based on my own research and she would always come back to me after looking into it herself. I appreciated her openness. There were also a couple of times where she ensured to meet with us even on days where she was scheduled for surgery. She also personally checked in with us via call when we were concerned early on in our pregnancy even when she was on vacation. Dr. Keyhan’s personality and knowledge certainly made fertility treatments easier for us.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Keyhan always came in to our appointments with such warmth and friendliness. She always too time to check in with me, ask questions and respond to my questions.
Describe the protocols Sanaz Keyhan used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
As i have anovulation/PCOs. We did timed intercourse by starting on a 5 day treatment of Letrozole (starting around day 3 of cycle). Initially we started with 2.5mg but eventually ended up using 7.5mg as my body did not respond to the lower dose. Each month I ovulated with about 3 times using ovidrel to trigger ovulation (I had high fertility detected via ovulation kit but did not reach peak fertility by the time expected). Along with Letrozole I took 10mg dexamethasone for 10 days at the start of the cycle to lower DHEAs levels.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Very easy to contact and communicate with the clinic. From the receptionists, to the nurses to doctors.. communciation was clear and quick (via call and on MyHealthOnline). Appointments were always on time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Per my Anthem Blue Cross insurance, for timed intercourse and oral medication and injectables I only had to pay co-pay of $25 per visit and about $100 for the injectable medication which I didn’t need each cycle.
Dr. Sanaz takes utmost care of her patients. She invests her time both in terms of quality and quantity. She answers all the questions with detailed insight and is very genuine...suggested us to undergo IVF directly without any IUI or other alternatives. It’s because i have low overian reserve with an autoimmune Kidney condition...
Clinic’s staff is friendly and they guide people very well. They help us in scheduling appointments on time and help make any adjustments as needed. I don’t see any weakness. Overall it is a very welcoming place...Each time I meet her[Dr. Keyhan] , I left her office with full of comfort and hope. Connecting with her gives full of positive vibes, which I feel is the crucial thing in any IVF journey
How was your experience with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Sanaz was always welcoming and is a very sweet person. Each time I meet her, I left her office with full of comfort and hope. Connecting with her gives full of positive vibes, which I feel is the crucial thing in any IVF journey. She is the most sweetest and friendly doctor i’ve ever seen. She gave me all the information needed in detailed manner each time, and was never in rush. She listens and answers to all the questions even when the questions are repetitive. Overall, she is a great doctor and fantastic person!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Sanaz takes utmost care of her patients. She invests her time both in terms of quality and quantity. She answers all the questions with detailed insight and is very genuine.
Describe the protocols Sanaz Keyhan used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
Dr. Sanaz suggested us to undergo IVF directly without any IUI or other alternatives. It’s because i have low overian reserve with an autoimmune Kidney condition. So I thought this is a wise choice. As my egg count is low we ended up retrieving 8 or 9 eggs. so she suggest doing ICSI, which gave us 3 good grade embryos. As my first two transfers (one embryo each) ended up with early miscarriage, we did an ERA test before our last embryo transfer. Results came out normal, but it at least served as a proof that our transfers were done on right time. Luckily, my third transfer gave up positive results and i’m 19 weeks pregnant at the moment.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Clinic’s staff is friendly and they guide people very well. They help us in scheduling appointments on time and help make any adjustments as needed. I don’t see any weakness. Overall it is a very welcoming place.
Dr. Ezzati knows my husband and I by name. He can recall every detail of our previous treatments and asks us how we’re doing in a personal matter. I can tell he truly cares. We adore him as our doctor...Dr. Ezzati always checks to make sure my body is ready for treatment and makes sure that I’m aware of what to expect.
[The Clinic at Palo Alto Medical Foundation is] absolutely amazing. They surpassed all of our expectations. Once you pick your doctor, they are available at all times. You can email your doctor and expect a response within the same day. They explain things thoroughly and are very professional.
How was your experience with Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
The only “weakness” I can state for our visits with Dr. Ezzati is that he works at two locations and is not always available at our location. However, he is available to us at all times through email. Dr. Ezzati is extremely knowledgeable and always uplifting when we see him. He gives us hope each and every visit. He cares about us as people, not just as patients.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Of all the fertility doctors we’ve seen, he is the most caring. Be prepared to hear EVERY detail. He will never rush the appointment. He’s always there for you!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Ezzati knows my husband and I by name. He can recall every detail of our previous treatments and asks us how we’re doing in a personal matter. I can tell he truly cares. We adore him as our doctor
Describe the protocols Max Ezzati used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
Dr. Ezzati always checks to make sure my body is ready for treatment and makes sure that I’m aware of what to expect.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
I didn’t have to deal with one specifically. Each time we came, it was someone new.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
They’re absolutely amazing. They surpassed all of our expectations. Once you pick your doctor, they are available at all times. You can email your doctor and expect a response within the same day. They explain things thoroughly and are very professional.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Max Ezzati at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
It was $300 for our initial appointment with Dr. Ezzati. IUI treatments were the usual cost we’ve seen at other clinics.
Describe Max Ezzati's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
He will not do a multiple embryo transfer for someone my age.
Dr. Keyhan was incredibly kind, patient and knowledgeable...gave me answers I could understand...she provided me with answers quickly. Her kind words and her confidence in her knowledge and experience made me feel like I was in good hands...They went with the single embryo transfer
[Palo Alto Medical Foundation] was good. Appointments were hard to keep track of but we got plenty of reminders online and via text message...nursing staff was very welcoming. They greeted my husband and me on a first name basis when we had appointments
How was your experience with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Keyhan was incredibly kind, patient and knowledgeable. I like to ask a lot of questions and Dr. Keyhan gave me answers I could understand. Even when I sent her messages online over the patient portal, she provided me with answers quickly. Her kind words and her confidence in her knowledge and experience made me feel like I was in good hands. I cannot stress enough how much having Dr. Keyhan guide my family and me on this tough experience has been a blessing
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Please ask questions. Dr. Keyhan is so patient and kind, she will give you answers that will help you feel more knowledgeable and supported
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Keyhan was incredibly kind, patient and knowledgeable. She understood where me and my husband were as far as infertility and kindly and patiently explained what we could do to have our children
Describe the protocols Sanaz Keyhan used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
I do not remember the specific treatment strategy used but I do know that Dr. Keyhan found the strategy that worked the best and we used that strategy to gather the embryos for our future children
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
The nursing staff was very welcoming. They greeted my husband and me on a first name basis when we had appointments.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
This clinic was good. Appointments were hard to keep track of but we got plenty of reminders online and via text message. We had heard good things but please do some homework and read reviews.
Also, see what is available in your area. It is nice to know what options you have
Describe the costs associated with your care under Sanaz Keyhan at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
I cannot remember specifics but I do remember that the medical group Dr.Kayhan was a part of did offer payment plans
Describe Sanaz Keyhan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Dr. Keyhan made sure we were informed every step of the way. They went with the single embryo transfer and that worked for us
she [Dr. Salli Tazuke] recommended 3-4 rounds of IUI with injectables...was warm, wonderful, kind, and gave me ample time in every visit. She made sure she answered all my questions and told me she would be happy to further answer mine or my partner's questions via email. Once my test results were in, she gave me a very clear idea of the road ahead, including IUIs, IVF, the egg retrieval process, ET, selective reduction (if reqd), etc. One time the clinic miscommunicated my appointment timing to me and Dr. Tazuke was kind enough to apologise in person, along with her head nurse, the receptionist, and the clinic manager. They also arranged for me to have lunch in the clinic, paid for my gas, and made time to see me on the same day. I am completely satisfied with PAMF as well as Dr. Tazuke.
The wait time to get seen for the first time at PAMF was about 4-8 weeks (in 2015). Other than this, I have no really major complaints - the clinic is accessible and well-run. The web interface is a big help in getting access to test results or doctors' instructions. Nursing staff and doctors answer emails within one working day...The nursing staff were always friendly and organized. My appointments happened on time and the nurses were aware of the further instructions they had to give me.
How was your experience with Salli Tazuke at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Although I was with Dr. Salli Tazuke from an initial consult until before the first IUI (at which point we moved to another country), I felt that Dr. Salli Tazuke was very considerate and intelligent, and gave me a very accurate picture of the road ahead. She fully informed me of my diminished ovarian reserve, and said that we should do only 3-4 IUIs instead of the recommended 6. She also recommended starting IUIs directly, instead of timed intercourse with Clomid/injectables.
She gave me plenty of reading material and was always available to meet me, and to answer my questions directly or via email. She was up to date with my test results and sent me notes on what the results meant, through the hospital's web interface.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Salli Tazuke at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Book an appointment well in advance. All the doctors at PAMF's fertility practice were booked solid for 4-8 weeks at any given time.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Salli Tazuke at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Dr. Tazuke was warm, wonderful, kind, and gave me ample time in every visit. She made sure she answered all my questions and told me she would be happy to further answer mine or my partner's questions via email. Once my test results were in, she gave me a very clear idea of the road ahead, including IUIs, IVF, the egg retrieval process, ET, selective reduction (if reqd), etc.
One time the clinic miscommunicated my appointment timing to me and Dr. Tazuke was kind enough to apologise in person, along with her head nurse, the receptionist, and the clinic manager. They also arranged for me to have lunch in the clinic, paid for my gas, and made time to see me on the same day. I am completely satisfied with PAMF as well as Dr. Tazuke.
Describe the protocols Salli Tazuke used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
I did not get to the treatment stage with Dr. Tazuke (I moved before then) - but she recommended 3-4 rounds of IUI with injectables, which is what my next doctor started me on.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
The nursing staff were always friendly and organized. My appointments happened on time and the nurses were aware of the further instructions they had to give me.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
The wait time to get seen for the first time at PAMF was about 4-8 weeks (in 2015). Other than this, I have no really major complaints - the clinic is accessible and well-run. The web interface is a big help in getting access to test results or doctors' instructions. Nursing staff and doctors answer emails within one working day.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Salli Tazuke at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
She [Dr. Swiersz] was a good doctor. We didn’t go past the first cycle because we wanted to do IUI with donor Sperm... Of course my husbands numbers were too low so it was turned into a chlomid and time intercourse cycle...The doctor is caring and personable. She also was knowledgeable. I don’t recommend for heterosexual couples interested in donor sperm. .. Of course my husbands numbers were too low so it was turned into a chlomid and time intercourse cycle.
If you plan to do standard IUI or IVF you will probably be fine with this clinic [PAMF]. ..I don’t recommend for heterosexual couples interested in donor sperm. Since this clinic is on PAMF campus the waiting room is shared with obgyn and there are lots of pregnant people around which is hard to see when you are going through infertility...we wanted to try donor sperm we were turned off by the clinics response and lack of support in that area. They just pushed for IVF which we weren’t ready for at the time.
How was your experience with Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
She was a good doctor. We didn’t go past the first cycle because we wanted to do IUI with donor Sperm and the clinic had rediculous rules around using donor sperm. So we switched doctors but it wasn’t due to her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Let her know yours plans up front.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
She was very warm and caring
Describe the protocols Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
We were diagnosed with male factor infertility. The initial plan was to try a chlomid IUI cycle. Of course my husbands numbers were too low so it was turned into a chlomid and time intercourse cycle. The cycle failed and when we wanted to try donor sperm we were turned off by the clinics response and lack of support in that area. They just pushed for IVF which we weren’t ready for at the time.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Nursing staff really pushed us for IVF which we weren’t ready for at the time.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
If you plan to do standard IUI or IVF you will probably be fine with this clinic. The doctor is caring and personable. She also was knowledgeable. I don’t recommend for heterosexual couples interested in donor sperm. Since this clinic is on PAMF campus the waiting room is shared with obgyn and there are lots of pregnant people around which is hard to see when you are going through infertility.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
We only did one cycle and initial diagnosis with Dr. Swiersz. We don’t have any insurance coverage and paid a couple thousand dollars out of pocket. It was very expensive.
She [Dr. Lillian Swiersz] did baseline bloodwork and then used Clomid with a trigger shot for timed intercourse...We didn't feel as though Dr. Swiersz was interested in understanding why we were failing to conceive. When a FSH test came back high (likely due to acupuncture-related chinese herbs), she showed incredible lack of compassion and told us we were very unlikely to ever have children. We promptly found a new doctor...She was very by the book - I felt like she wanted to move us further down the ART process without understanding why we were failing to conceive.
It didn't feel as though PAMP had a specialized clinic at all - very baseline services, and nothing that was pushing the boundaries of current science...We didn't feel as though Dr. Swiersz was interested in understanding why we were failing to conceive. When a FSH test came back high (likely due to acupuncture-related chinese herbs), she showed incredible lack of compassion and told us we were very unlikely to ever have children. We promptly found a new doctor...Dr. Swiersz was the first RE we met with. She did baseline bloodwork and then used Clomid with a trigger shot for timed intercourse. She did do an ultrasound to check follicle development before the trigger shot.
How was your experience with Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
We didn't feel as though Dr. Swiersz was interested in understanding why we were failing to conceive. When a FSH test came back high (likely due to acupuncture-related chinese herbs), she showed incredible lack of compassion and told us we were very unlikely to ever have children. We promptly found a new doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
Don't choose Dr. Swiersz if you prioritize bedside manner.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation?
She was very by the book - I felt like she wanted to move us further down the ART process without understanding why we were failing to conceive.
Describe the protocols Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) used in your cycles at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and their degree of success.
Dr. Swiersz was the first RE we met with. She did baseline bloodwork and then used Clomid with a trigger shot for timed intercourse. She did do an ultrasound to check follicle development before the trigger shot.
Describe your experience with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
It didn't feel as though PAMP had a specialized clinic at all - very baseline services, and nothing that was pushing the boundaries of current science.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN) at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Insurance covered our diagnostic workup and treatment.
Describe Lillian Swiersz (OB/GYN)'s approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.