South Jersey Fertility Center

Although I would have preferred to have been introduced to Dr. Kuzbari from the onset of my fertility journey and to have subsequently be seen only by him, I feel grateful that I had the opportunity to be under his care as often as I was. Dr. Kuzbari remained quietly optimistic that one of those tricks up his sleeve would produce the results I so badly desired. I felt that his knowledge of current fertility practices (new age methods) was strong. He expressed such a high level of confidence in recommending the plan that he thought would be the most beneficial for me. Dr. Kuzbari always seemed genuinely happy for the smallest sign of progress or positive response. And when things didn't quite work out, he seemed just as disappointed as I was. But no matter the outcome on any given day, he made me feel supported, he inspired me to keep a positive outlook and most importantly he was not ready to give up without exhausting all possible options that might bring success!

don't hesitate to ask any question, no matter how trivial or embarrassing you may think it us. Dr. Kuzbari is very open and non-judgmental.

I went through 4 IUIs and 6 IVF cycles. I will admit, it's overwhelming and difficult to keep track of. But each step warranted a different strategy. 1st we were trying to get pregnant as 'naturally' as possible so we tried IUI. (it worked but the results were a tubal pregnancy) when we moved to IVF, the plan changed specific to the intended goal: 1st we were trying to retrieve a good quantity of quality eggs. 2nd we were preparing to thicken my uterine lining 3rd we tested to determine if my thin lining was receptive and 4th and finally, we focused on preparing my body for the frozen egg transfer The different strategies led to an increasingly better understanding of how my body was responding to different medication. The science of fertility is not always predictable but chances of success i'm sure are improved when under the care of a doctor like Dr. Kuzbari who can effectively and accurately assess results and initiate the appropriate changes.

co pays, medications (ordered through Village pharmacy) genetic testing, sperm storage, egg freezing...i estimate that from 2017 to now, we have spent $40k out of pocket

since I only produced one viable embryo I do not have comment

Dr. Sawin and all of the other doctors at South Jersey Fertility in Egg Harbor Township were extremely caring, compassionate, educated and motivated to help your family. Dr. Sawin always took the time to explain all treatment in detail and thoroughly answer any questions we had along the way. Even in the most anxiety producing of situations, Dr. Sawin always had a way of making us feel calm. I had such a wonderful experience at SJF, specifically under Dr. Sawin's care, and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking treatment.

I highly recommend choosing Dr. Sawin and all other doctors at SJF as your fertility treatment doctor.

CD 3-8 (9pm), Clomid 50mg CD 11 (9pm), Ovidrel 250/.5ml CD 13 (9am), IUI This was our treatment course for unexplained infertility. All three cycles were dependent upon blood work and scans, but were fairly consistent with these cycle days. Our third clomid w/ IUI cycle was successful with a positive pregnancy test.

Treatment cost was always limited to co-payment for office visits and co-payment for medication. All other expenses were covered by insurance.

Dr. Skaf outlined all of our options and made recommendations. He respected our decisions, even though we didn't opt for his initial recommendation. I think he was very kind and gentle with his diagnosis and recommendation. Initially, my husband and I heard two different recommendations, but were able to reach Dr. Skaf for clarification.

My advice would be to follow their advice and as questions any time you do not understand something; work through their process and take it one step at a time. They are experts in this field with a great track record.

Because of my age and egg reserve, Dr. Skaf recommended IVF immediately with injections. We were initially off-put by this and tried IUI. After three unsuccessful attempts, we tried IVF and after our second transfer were pregnant.

Our total out of pocket was $10,000. We were provided an accurate estimate.

The doctors gave us the option for multiples and supported our decision for a single.

He explained everything to us. He was great. He was very excited for us when we received a positive test. It was very hard to leave the office and see my regular OBGYN. He kept us comfortable and relaxed during our transfer.

Listen to him. I waited 8 years to have a baby and he made it happen.

I have unexplained infertility. We went with ICSI and a frozen transfer. At first the goal was a fresh transfer but my levels were off so I had to do a frozen one. I also saw a fertility acupuncturist who was with me the day of transfer to give me a treatment before and after.

The cost was a lot since I paid out of pocket. I did receive a grant from a group called BabyQuest.

I felt that a single embryo transfer made the most sense. I have never been pregnant so I didn’t know if I was even able to carry a child. I’m glad I made the decision of 1 embryo transfer.

He’s a very through provider. He spoke with us specifically about our case as if he really wanted to help us, not as though he was reading from a textbook. Even though our insurance deemed our infertility as “elective” due to being a same sex couple, he explained all our treatment options and was open to answering all our questions.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you do not understand something

My insurance covered all medications and ultrasounds but not IUIs or IVF. I can’t say that we were actually informed of the actual out of pocket cost of the IVF procedure but at the time we were going to the off the IUI procedure would proved at $300. The billing department checks with your insurance to see what is covered and sends you a detailed description in the mail.

I went to him for a second opinion after 2 early losses and a fullterm still birth. Be recommended changing my protocol and adding blood thinners. I am very happy with his Outlook and his bedside manner. He explains everything thoroughly and makes sure I ask all the questions i have and I am so happy my friend recommended this new facility.

Always ask questions he is full of knowledge

I am going to do an era prior to another transfer. Im not sure what my protocol will be

Dr. Van Deerlin is very compassionate towards me and really gave me the pros and cons. I wasn’t tested as another patient. He explained everything performed every test before starting IVF. He was very helpful in helping me get the best results as possible

He’s one of the best

Dr. Sawin first met with us for our consultation. We felt comfortable immediately and knew we had found the right facility. All procedures were explained as far as what testing I would need to have done. Testing showed it was Male factor infertility and Dr. Sawin explained our options.

It is sometimes hard to get an appointment with him after work hours but all of the other doctors we met with were wonderful too.

I went thru my testing - lab work to check hormones, HSG test to check for tubal blockage and ultrasounds to check my follicles and egg reserve. Everything was good on my end. My fiance's sperm test showed zero sperm. We were referred back to his urologist, where he made some changes. The test was repeated, unfortunately with the same results. We proceeded with donor sperm and prepared for IUI. I did 5 days of Clomid and a trigger shot injection. The procedure went perfect but I unfortunately did not get pregnant that time. We are now on hold with everything because of the coronavirus.

My insurance covered all of my testing and the IUI. My fiance's insurance did not cover sperm samples. Also since we are using donor sperm, we had to pay for that out of pocket

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He is very thorough. He doesn't speak before asking 100 questions to make sure he understands your medical history . If he doesn't know the answer to something right away he states which of his colleagues he thinks would know the answer best and gets it . Very humble vibe from such a knowledgeable man . After suffering 2 losses from a previous doctor he was able to show me where he would change things without talking ill of the other doctor . He suggested I transfer 2 embryos this time because of my recurrent loss history which is something I had asked my other doctor to do and he would not . Now I am currently pregnant with 1 , if we hadn't done the 2 I probably wouldn't be !

Trust him , you're in the right hands

I had 2 frozen embryos left from a previous doctors retrieval. Dr. Skaf allowed me to natural cycle meaning no Birth control was used to pin me to a time frame . Which is what I always thought doctors use to mass cycle women with and I hated it . I was only on estrogen pills and patches . High dose vitamins for my mthfr , and blood thinners for my clotting disorder. The best decision was PIO which is the injection form of progesterone and I believe the helping factor in my pregnancy as I had used suppositories with prior doctor and suffered 2 losses due to poor progesterone

We are fortunate enough to have decent insurance. We do pay $75 copay per visit which does get costly in cycle. But I really cannot complain as I know the cost for some people . Also freezing cost which no insurance covers but his was still more affordable than previous doctor

Yes he suggested 2 and that was the right decision as I am currently carrying 1 of them

Dr. Sawin is very compassionate and explains the processes well. However, I like to know how the process works in detail. I like to know the lab results, what numbers they're looking for, and why. I think maybe other patients are overwhelmed by all that information, so they do not overload you with more than you can handle and just let you know what needs to be done without much explanation. This is my only gripe, and it's not necessarily a bad one to have. In ways I am grateful because it makes me put my trust in Dr. Sawin which is an important part of this journey. But my type A personality and background as a RN makes it frustrating at times.

Come in with a list of questions anytime you have a consultation. Check it off as you go with answers you may receive before the end of the consult, then present any that were missed.

My stims included menopur and gonal-f for 10 days. I started ganirelix on day 8 and triggered with lupron on day 11. I was not told the rational for my protocol. I trusted they had a strong idea of the appropriate protocol based on my prior IUIs completed with stims.

My schedule is difficult since I work 12 hour shifts, but the appointments are fast and they open at 7am to ensure patients can be seen. Unfortunately, if I have work I have no opportunity to be seen unless I go in late to work (not really an option) or switch shifts with a co-worker

I am only advised to transfer 1 embryo at this time due to my age, no history of miscarriage, and clean hysteroscopy.

Very knowledgeable, explained everything to me in detail. I was comfortable with him and knew what to expect for each test/IUI. He was honest with me and alrhough I’m not pregnant yet, I’d recommend him to friends.

Ask questions, if you don’t understand sonething let him know. He’s easy to talk to and willing to change things based on your cycle and body needs.

For IUI 1: 50 mg clomid cd 3-7 then ovidrel shot on cd 11, IUI cd 13. Checked progesterone levels one week later. Resulted in a negative beta. IUI 2: 100mg clomid cd 3-7, ovidrel shot cd 12, IUI cd 13. Progesterone level check one week later then negative beta 15 dpiui. I’m scheduled for cd 3 bloodwork and ultrasound tomorrow. This will be my 3rd and final IUI as my clinic only allows 3.

I had copays for my medication and had to pay out of pocket for my IUIs. My insurance doesn’t cover any fertility treatment.

Dr. Kuzbari was very knowledgeable, but also willing to explain and consider information I may have brought to him- uterine biopsies, for example, to test the implantation window, even though that test doesn't usually reveal a problem. He listened, offered his expertise, and devised a plan of action. He was always willing to reassure or console.

After two failed rounds of donor egg embryo transfers, Dr. Kuzbari worked with us to test for implantation timing. It turns out we need an additional 36 hours of progesterone prep- almost unheard of, but we implanted with twins!

There were morning "monitoring hours" that were standard each day, for specific procedures, like blood draws and ultrasounds. However, I also found that they were willing to try to accommodate alternative appointments when possible.

As a NJ schoolteacher, my insurance covered the majority of my costs. There were a few tests that were out of pocket, like the implantation biopsy, and the donor fee was also out of pocket.

Given my age and previous failures, we discussed multiple embryo transfer.

Dr. Sawin was not personable and was too blunt with his observations. He did not alter course after failure and was not receptive to alternative suggestions. He did, however, present the information in a very factual way and provided insights into why the standard process was the way it was.

Seek other doctors.

Antagonist protocol for IVF, clomid for IUI

He seemed a bit officious at first, but when he examined my husband, he seemed to have a good understanding that this was male infertility that was holding us up. He sent us to a good urologist and when that was done, we were set up for ICSI. I trusted him and his office.

Be honest.

I can't remember specifics, but we got started at the end of my December cycle, just as we planned. I gave myself shots every morning it seemed for about two months, through the time of egg retrieval and embryo placement.

I had great insurance coverage, so I just paid my $30 or $40 copay when I came in, didn't pay more than $200 or $300 for meds.

They preferred to do two embryos with fresh, and their policy for frozen was to definitely put in two at a time. I don't remember having a choice with fresh, but there seemed to be no choice with frozen.

Dr. Sawin was knowledgeable but wasn’t very comforting in such a tough time in someone’s life. Multiple times we had to call for results on our own. Dr. Sawin was knowledgeable but wasn’t very comforting in such a tough time in someone’s life. Multiple times we had to call for results on our own.

Stay on top of the office, call frequently, make sure correct labs are being drawn.

Copays for every visit(consult, lab work, semen analysis)

As a patient I always felt comfortable and secure knowing that I was seeing a doctor who truly cared for my wants and took ever bit of knowledge he had to help with treatments. Going through fertility treatments is very invasive and can leave someone feeling insecure but I never have felt that way with Dr Sawin. He puts me at ease and calms my anxiety whenever I see him.

Just go and talk with him. He is very open, honest, warm, and caring.

With insurance $6000

He excelled all our expectations making our experience enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who is having difficulties. The manner in which he explained results, exams and our course of action was always very thorough. He was compassionate when we had a miscarriage while under his care and gave us support as well as space to decide if we wanted to move forward. Excellent doctor overall.

Trust the process and dont give up. Be honest and open with him.

My costs were covered by insurance primarly. I had out of pocket expenses with IUI and medications.

I have not yet identified any weaknesses in working with Dr. Sawin. He was easy to work with and gave complete and full information. He outlined all treatment options and explained everything as we completed each step so far.

They don't need to do anything special. He was so thorough and easy to work with, there are no special considerations.

So far, we're still in the process of the donor egg cycle. Prior to beginning the cycle, we did a salpingectomy to remove a blocked fallopian tube.

Office visits, bloodwork, medications for donor, donor procedures

We have not completed a transfer yet.

I’m so grateful for Dr.Kuzbari’s guidance and expertise. His treatment plan that he encouraged resulted in our healthy 2month old son in our first round of IVf. After multiple failed IUI’s, we are grateful for his guidance and plan. He was compassionate, professional, and communicated well.

Ask questions & do research

Standard for services

Based on how our embryos matured, he recommended 2 transfer and it was the best decision.

Dr. Skaf was very professional but at the same time very warm and friendly. He listened to our concerns and explained things in a very detailed manner that we were able to understand. When we left after a consultation we felt hopeful in our next steps and optimistic about his approach.

He is very nice and stays current with modern medicine

My deductible/out of pocket for health insurance.

Every transfer we have done has been a multiple embryo transfer.

This was quite a long time ago. The first IVF resulted in pregnancy, however, my progesterone was low. I wish he had been more aggressive about helping to get my progesterone levels higher. Along those lines, I felt that my protocol should have changed after my first cycle did not produce very many eggs despite a large number of follicles. He was pretty resistant to trying other protocols.

Do your homework and be proactive about what you want from the clinic.

Again, Feel he is very thorough. Lets you know all options and risks and gives his medical advice, but supports your decision. He is very smart and very kind.

you are in good hands

co pay under my insurance.

Medication per IVF cycle was $14000.

He explained the female anatomy, PCOS, the treatment plan and the fertilization process in depth. I left his clinic stress free, happy and full of confidence. I learned medical knowledge regarding pregnancy and the experience is irreplaceable. He also has a billing department that ensures everyone is on the same page, meaning the insurance company and the patient.

You will not regret seeing Dr. Van Deerlin or anyone at South Jersey Fertility. They are the best of the best. My advice to anyone going here is trust the process and know he is the best of the best, you couldn’t be in better hands.

After the consultation he called in progesterone to bring on my menses, scheduled blood work and an hsg procedure. The hsg came back with clear tubes, no blockages. He then put me on prometrium to bring on my cycle and I went in for an transvaginal US during my cycle to check for any cysts. No sign of cysts so we proceeded with Letrozole 7.5mg a day for 5 days during my cycle. Followed by bloodwork and transvaginal ultrasounds twice a week to monitor the follicles. The week after my cycle was my fourth US appointment, I had two follicles 20mm+ Followed by the trigger shot with timed intercourse. I was having intercourse leading up to this appointment as well during the fertile window. Now we’re 2 weeks and 4 days after the trigger shot and we’re pregnant!

I was covered under my insurance plan. Most procedures and medications, if not all, were covered.

7.5mg Letrozole, ovidrel shot and timed intercourse

During our consult, Dr. Weissmann reviewed her recommended options for fertility treatment: timed intercourse with me tracking my ovulation on my own or having the fertility track it. The other option was IVF, which seemed extreme.

Had to pay copays for bloodwork and ultrasound visits