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[Dr. Thomas] is very kind and reassuring...I had a couple of insurance-based issues with medications that he was very willing to work with me to resolve...Since I have PCOS, we started with 3 rounds of IUI using Letrozole which were all unsuccessful before moving to IVF...He is very experienced and provides a wealth of information.
[UC Center for Reproductive Health] is run out of both the Mt. Auburn and the West Chester locations...All of the IVF procedures (retrieval, transfer) take place is West Chester...The staff at the clinic was always willing to answer any of my questions and the IVF nurses are extremely knowledgeable...Without insurance, IUIs are $1,100...IVF treatments run $5,500 per cycle, not including medications and anesthesia costs ($500).
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thomas is very experienced and knowledgeable. I had a couple of insurance-based issues with medications that he was very willing to work with me to resolve. He is good at remaining calm and reassuring despite the emotional toll of the process on me as the patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Ask lots of questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thomas is very kind and reassuring. He is very experienced and provides a wealth of information.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Since I have PCOS, we started with 3 rounds of IUI using Letrozole which were all unsuccessful before moving to IVF. Our initial round of IVF was cancelled due to COVID-19, so we are waiting for the cycle to restart.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The nursing staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The staff at the clinic was always willing to answer any of my questions and the IVF nurses are extremely knowledgeable. They walked me through the entire cycle process in detail and helped show me how to use the medications, including some shortcuts that made it easier.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The clinic is run out of both the Mt. Auburn and the West Chester locations. The Mt. Auburn facilities aren't as new as West Chester, but the location was much more convenient for work. All of the IVF procedures (retrieval, transfer) take place is West Chester. The staff at the both locations are wonderful but I certainly formed a closer bond with the staff in Mt. Auburn given that it was the location I visited most.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Without insurance, IUIs are $1,100. Medications are sometimes covered by insurance but it depends on the drug used.
IVF treatments run $5,500 per cycle, not including medications and anesthesia costs ($500).
She [Dr. Sroga] was nice and patient. She did explain things better than Dr. Thomas. But she was a poor communicator and turned out to be untrustworthy.... I had started an IVF cycle and was about three weeks into the OCPs with no contact from the nurses [UC Health] (after sitting down w Dr. Sroga and having her write me scripts and describe my plan of care). I reached out to the nursing staff who simply responded that I wasn’t in the books as having started IVF and that “they were all booked up and I’d have to wait until February to start”.
It is very hard to get in for an appointment [at UC Health] at a time outside of work hours. Appointments during cycles are often planned 2-3 days ahead, which gives you very little time/notice. The office is very small and you have to wait sometimes 30 mins to see the doctor. You will see whichever doctor is there when you go throughout your cycles.... The financial lady (Tanya) was NOT helpful in getting me pre-authorized for IVF.
How was your experience with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
She was nice and patient. She did explain things better than Dr. Thomas. But she was a poor communicator and turned out to be untrustworthy. As I described before, I had a very hard time making appointments work with my work schedule, and I later learned she was accommodating certain patients by seeing them in her lab on the side. Would’ve been nice!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Go to IRH instead. Do your research and make sure you are well educated on your own diagnosis and plan of care, so you can question her and Dr. Thomas when they make mistakes due to not reading your chart or treating you like a number. He “Beat infertility” podcast - especially the episodes with Dr. Rodgers -taught me soooo much and empowered me to ask the right questions. As I described before, I had to call Dr. Thomas after he wrote scripts for the wrong injectables for me - I wouldn’t have known which ones he SHOULD have prescribed had it not been for the knowledge I gained from this podcast. He corrected his mistake when I called him but I nearly paid for the wrong meds!!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I saw either Dr. Sroga or Dr. Thomas each visit at this location over the course of my 8 “tries”. I was there about 2 days per week monitoring my egg growth with transvaginal ultrasounds. Despite the fact that I was there so much, it was like we’d never met before (each visit), or like they didn’t bother reading my chart at all to refresh their memory.
Dr. Thomas was worse than Dr. Sroga in this aspect - For example, he would say okay so we’re doing an IUI this cycle, right? Nope, nope not at all - told you that two days ago... at one point Dr. Thomas wrote scripts for my injectables. After doing some research, i had to call him and tell him I believed he prescribed the wrong injectables (as it should’ve been Menopur due to my hypothalamic ammenorhea) - his response was oh yeah, you’re right, I’ll rewrite your script - so I nearly paid hundreds/thousands of dollars for the wrong injectables bc he didn’t take the time to think about prescribing me the correct meds for my personal diagnosis and needs. ridiculous!
It was also verrrry hard to get an appointment time that worked with my work schedule. They wouldn’t let me book ahead at all (would have to unexpectedly book for two days later with very few times available). I had to leave work and flex my hours countless times to fit their schedule - sometimes Is have to drive 45 mins to their other location. And here I am a few years later hearing through the grapevine that they were doing private visits at their lab at the hospital to accommodate certain patients (myself not included obviously).
Here’s the straw that broke the camel’s back. After 6 failed cycles of oral and injectables meds, we decided to move forward with IVF. Dr. Sroga day me down in her office and discussed all of the meds and plan of care. She wrote all of my scripts, had me order my meds, and had me start birth control (the first step of the IVF cycle for me). After being on the birth control for a few weeks and not hearing from the IVF nurses about taking the next step, I contacted them. They very bluntly with no empathy at all emailed me and stated I wasn’t in their system for doing IVF bc my insurance hadn’t pre-authorized it, and that they were booked up for the rest of the year. (This was in early November). They said “we’re all booked up, you have to wait until February”. That was it... WHAAAT!?? Why was I led to believe my IVF cycle had already begun?? why was I started on meds if I wasn’t in their system as having started my IVF cycle!? I had been in contact with the (new) financial lady (Tanya) all along who was not helpful or knowledgeable. This was a horrifying day and was the last straw for me. Their lack of communication both with each other and with me was absolutely jaw-dropping... at work and in tears, I called IRH and by the grace of God was able to get in for my (successful) IVF cycle there - I got in on the LAST day possible for 2016 (as their lab closes around the holidays) - so it was meant to be for me to leave UC. I still feel traumatized over my experience at UC.
Describe the protocols Julie Sroga-Rios used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
I have hypothalamic ammenorhea (and my ovaries look like PCOS ovaries, but my hormones do not - this is typical for someone w PCOS).
First we tried clomid but my body didn’t respond at all. Did it 3 times with increasing dosages but no response (meaning my eggs didn’t grow so we couldn’t even try anything).
Then we tried letrazole, which my body DID respond to (initially). The first time it made my eggs grow, but I didn’t ovulate. So the next time (5th try) we added the trigger shot and timed intercourse but no success. And when we tried again, my body stopped responding to letrazole and my eggs didn’t grow large enough/ stopped growing so we couldn’t even get to the trigger shot. Tried again (7th try) and same thing - eggs didn’t grow life enough.
So 8th time tried injectables + trigger + IUI. Negative test.
This is when we decided to try IVF and got majorly screwed over due to their lack of communication and compassion - as I described earlier.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
As I described earlier, I had started an IVF cycle and was about three weeks into the OCPs with no contact from the nurses (after sitting down w Dr. Sroga and having her write me scripts and describe my plan of care). I reached out to the nursing staff who simply responded that I wasn’t in the books as having started IVF and that “they were all booked up and I’d have to wait until February to start”. This was November and I was under the impression that I was already in the midst of an IVF cycle!! They emailed the above response to me. No phone call. No I’m sorry for the miscommunication. Nothing. It was absolutely heart breaking and soooo confusing!?
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
It is very hard to get in for an appointment at a time outside of work hours. Appointments during cycles are often planned 2-3 days ahead, which gives you very little time/notice.
The office is very small and you have to wait sometimes 30 mins to see the doctor.
You will see whichever doctor is there when you go throughout your cycles. Dr Thomas is even worse than Dr Sroga in regards to knowing you / your plan of care / reading your chart.
You don’t communicate w nurses unless you’re doing IVF - and the IVF nurses are NOT nice.
I described/detailed examples of all of the above in my earlier comments.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Oral meds were cheap, maybe about $7 per cycle (with insurance).
Injectables I bought overseas from the UK for a lower cash price, about $1000 for Menopur
I had a $20 copay each visit and went about 2x per week for about 8 months. Insurance covered transvaginal ultrasounds silly as they were “diagnostic”. I paid about $250 for the IUI after insurance.
Describe Julie Sroga-Rios's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
No comment bc we didn’t get that far
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
I described/detailed examples of all of the above in my earlier comments, but to recap:
The financial lady (Tanya) was NOT helpful in getting me pre-authorized for IVF. I will say that my insurance company did mess up in that they had accidentally applied my transvaginal ultrasounds to my Infertility Max, which made pre-authorization difficult (bc I had to have them reverse all of those claims bc the only thing that should’ve gone towards my max was one single IUI). So my insurance company did mess up but Tanya was not helpful at all in helping me get this corrected. I did get them to correct it, but Tanya failed to tell me that bc it hadn’t been pre-authorized, I wasn’t getting placed “on the books” for my IVF cycle. Dr. Sroga has me start meds for the cycle and it wasn’t until about 3 weeks into the cycle that I reached out to the IVF nurse staff who bluntly told me nope you’re not on the books and can’t start until Feb (his was Nov). Had I known all of this then I would’ve just paid cash OOP for the cycle and had insurance reimburse me later on!! Still so mad about this.
My other examples of difficulty with appointments and Dr. Thomas ordering the wrong injectables were detailed in my earlier comments.
Dr. Thomas and all of the other doctors at his office that I had seen were always just as passionate about me getting pregnant as I was. They made what was an uncomfortable, embarrassing, and emotional experience seem like something natural and not embarrassing... He was always giving me places that provided the least expensive medications to give us an even bigger break in price. He is great about bringing a smile to your face and having the answers. He does work with UC students so he has students with them and teaching them but only if you allow them in the room.
They [nurses at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] all remembered me and my life situation and asked how everything was going every time I came in. The nurses were always so nice and upbeat, which was great during such a rough time that no one around me understood...They did bundle pricing for treatments to make it cheaper for those that would definitely need more than one ultrasound and Office visits in a cycle. They do take insurance and will tell you what is covered and also help to let you know when you’re close to limits.
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He was always great at calling me about my blood test results immediately when they came in. His office was great at getting me appointments when they needed to happen. The cost of treatment was actually fair. He was always giving me places that provided the least expensive medications to give us an even bigger break in price. He is great about bringing a smile to your face and having the answers. He does work with UC students so he has students with them and teaching them but only if you allow them in the room.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Be open minded and prepared for success! His staff will take you in like family and he will take care of you and come up with a treatment plan. He is so kind! Also be prepared for medical students to be at your appointment if you allow them to be (it’s only one student for a while then switches to another student).
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
The receptionist (she is no longer there) was always so happy to see me, start a conversation and was genuinely interested in how things were going. When my son was born, she called me to congratulate me and was excited to meet him when I brought him to an appointment. Dr. Thomas and all of the other doctors at his office that I had seen were always just as passionate about me getting pregnant as I was. They made what was an uncomfortable, embarrassing, and emotional experience seem like something natural and not embarrassing.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
He had me come in for blood tests and a test for my tubes to make sure they are open. I had to take letrozole and ovadrel shots. Initially he had me put on a couple estrogen patches to ensure that my lining built up like it should (I also have high testosterone so the balance was needed). I came in for ultrasounds to check my egg growth and if it was good, I took my shot, if not I came back a day or two later and checked again. From the day I took my shot to 5 days out, I had intercourse with my husband every day. And then began doing progesterone suppositories. Then tested two weeks later. When we finally got our positive (after upping the letrozole a couple times), I went in for blood work to confirm. Once it was confirmed then he did an ultrasound at 5 weeks and every other week until I reached 10 weeks.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
They all remembered me and my life situation and asked how everything was going every time I came in. The nurses were always so nice and upbeat, which was great during such a rough time that no one around me understood.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The waiting room at the Mt. Auburn location was very small but the rooms were very spacious. It was also a little tricky to find my first time there but was easy after that. The decor in West Chester was great. The free coffee/tea in the keurig was a nice touch and so was the essential oil diffuser.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
They did bundle pricing for treatments to make it cheaper for those that would definitely need more than one ultrasound and Office visits in a cycle. They do take insurance and will tell you what is covered and also help to let you know when you’re close to limits.
She [Dr. Julie Sroga-Rios] explained to me that a number of women go and get through this. Told me not to worry and that she will do everything she could to give me the joy to getting pregnant again...She explained to me how much ivf would cost and what I Needed to do if I wanted to try and get discount. She gave me every piece of information she had to try and help me out...At first I was put on Clomid for about 2 months. She found that I was producing many eggs but I still wasn’t getting pregnant. She then ordered me the dye test and I found out that both my tubes were blocked so she recommended ivf for me.
At first I was put on Clomid for about 2 months [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health]. She [Dr. Sroga-Rios] found that I was producing many eggs but I still wasn’t getting pregnant. She then ordered me the dye test and I found out that both my tubes were blocked so she recommended ivf for me...They had a lot of information up and booklets around the office. They were also discreet and they respect your privacy. They made sure that you knew what was going on and what’ you needed to do for the next step
How was your experience with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
She was very knowledgeable and she knows exactly what I need to get to try and get pregnant. She explained to me how much ivf would cost and what I Needed to do if I wanted to try and get discount. She gave me every piece of information she had to try and help me out
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
She is very understanding and she will try her best to get the results you want.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
She explained to me that a number of women go and get through this. Told me not to worry and that she will do everything she could to give me the joy to getting pregnant again.
Describe the protocols Julie Sroga-Rios used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
At first I was put on Clomid for about 2 months. She found that I was producing many eggs but I still wasn’t getting pregnant. She then ordered me the dye test and I found out that both my tubes were blocked so she recommended ivf for me.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
They were not really around me, only Julie
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
They had a lot of information up and booklets around the office. They were also discreet and they respect your privacy. They made sure that you knew what was going on and what’ you needed to do for the next step
Dr Thomas is overall very thorough and very easy to talk to. He is very upfront with you about the situation and what your options are. I asked for his to be honest and he told me he believed our only option would be IVF unless the meds helped with my husbands side of things. He said they would try IUI first if that was what we wanted but didn't have great feelings about our chances. When our situation changed slightly for the better, he then told us it was well worth trying the IUI first. I feel like he could have told us to go straight for the more invasive/expensive procedure and didn't.
We [Dr. Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] have put my husband on 25 mg of clomid which has increased his numbers and we have gone through one round of IUI which consisted of me taking 100mg of clomid for 5 days and then taking a shot of ovidrel to force ovulation before the procedure. It did not work the first round and we are readying for the second now.
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr Thomas is overall very thorough and very easy to talk to. He is very upfront with you about the situation and what your options are. I asked for his to be honest and he told me he believed our only option would be IVF unless the meds helped with my husbands side of things. He said they would try IUI first if that was what we wanted but didn't have great feelings about our chances. When our situation changed slightly for the better, he then told us it was well worth trying the IUI first. I feel like he could have told us to go straight for the more invasive/expensive procedure and didn't.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I have only been through one round of treatment but I'm still happy about where we are with Dr. Thomas.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
We have put my husband on 25 mg of clomid which has increased his numbers and we have gone through one round of IUI which consisted of me taking 100mg of clomid for 5 days and then taking a shot of ovidrel to force ovulation before the procedure. It did not work the first round and we are readying for the second now.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
I felt he [Dr. Thomas] was a friend of our family by the second IVF attempt....It has been a few years and I am partial because we have a child. If I didn't have success I might have different views...But I always felt well cared for and was able to be honest with him and felt he was doing was was best and not just what I wanted or that his ego was involved.
[UC Health Center for Reproductive Health was] capable, lots of happy babies on the wall, knowledgeable, honest, caring and successful...We did shared risk and felt it removed a lot of the worry and that your results improve with the more attempts. Well worth the investment if you have to do IVF....Again, it has been 5 years and I am a happy mom today of a LO. If I didn't have success I might have different views.
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
It has been a few years and I am partial because we have a child. But I always felt well cared for and was able to be honest with him and felt he was doing was was best and not just what I wanted or that his ego was involved.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
We did shared risk and felt it removed a lot of the worry and that your results improve with the more attempts. Well worth the investment if you have to do IVF.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I felt he was a friend of our family by the second IVF attempt.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
I did one flare and one long protocol. We had ICIS and assisted hatching also. And a frozen embryo transfer that resulted in one live birth.
Describe your experience with your nurse at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health. (Assigned nurse: Judy E.)
Again, it has been 5 years and I am a happy mom today of a LO. If I didn't have success I might have different views.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Capable, lots of happy babies on the wall, knowledgeable, honest, caring and successful.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Shared Risk about 16k. Meds 2x's for egg retrieval about 4k and the 1 embryo transfer about 3k in meds. Most diagnostic blood work was covered by insurance or shared risk.
Dr. Thomas was always rushed when I saw him, and he didn't look any deeper into my infertility than the basic diagnosis. When I explained that I was in significant pain during IUI and my cycle, he suggested we use bigger drugs...Dr. Thomas treated me for PCOS and did three IUIs. Dr. Thomas did two rounds of Clomid and one round of Letrozole, each followed by a trigger shot. Each round produced 3 eggs. No rounds were successful...
The nursing staff [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] was nice...The clinic has packaged prices for their IUI services. They do not try and bill insurance to see if it will cover any of it, they just have you pay. It's more expensive than other places I have been...The base cost was $1100 for each IUI cycle. The genetic testing, I ended up having to pay $800 even though I wasn't told that up front....
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thomas didn't look past the number of eggs I produced. During my ultrasounds they mentioned the ovarian cysts they were tracking and did not elaborate past that. During my last IUI cycle they called them endometriomas. Turns out I have endometriosis, which they should have known from the fact that I had endometriomas. As a result of the growth of the endometriomas I lost an ovary as it was attached to my bowel (this explaining the pain I told him about). I firmly believe if they had addressed my endometriosis when they first spotted it, 9 months before I had my surgery, that my chances of keeping my ovary would have been significantly increased since at that time I had no pain.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
If you have anything other than straightforward fertility issues, choose another doctor. Ask them to explain everything, don't just trust them to tell you what you need to know.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thomas was always rushed when I saw him, and he didn't look any deeper into my infertility than the basic diagnosis. When I explained that I was in significant pain during IUI and my cycle, he suggested we use bigger drugs.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Dr. Thomas treated me for PCOS and did three IUIs. Dr. Thomas did two rounds of Clomid and one round of Letrozole, each followed by a trigger shot. Each round produced 3 eggs. No rounds were successful.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The nursing staff was nice.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The clinic has packaged prices for their IUI services. They do not try and bill insurance to see if it will cover any of it, they just have you pay. It's more expensive than other places I have been.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The base cost was $1100 for each IUI cycle. The genetic testing, I ended up having to pay $800 even though I wasn't told that up front.
Dr. Thakore was very patient with me and listened to everything I had to say...has a great bedside manner as well as is very knowledgeable...did an excellent job with my myomectomy surgery where she removed all 15 fibroids and I healed perfectly...gave intuitive recommendations of what I should do with my treatments.
[At UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] During my doctor visits, all staff were always professional, and very friendly, and ensured that they took care of my needs or questions in a timely manner...nurses were quick to contact me for any follow-up care....very efficient in obtaining initial information for any telecall for Dr. Thakore
How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thakore has a great bedside manner as well as is very knowledgeable with being a reproductive endocrinologist. She thoroughly examines your medical history and recommends the best course of action catered to your particular situation. Even with the 2-hour distance, Dr. Thakore was able to work with me via telecall and give me later appointments so I could make the appointments. She notably did an excellent job with my myomectomy surgery where she removed all 15 fibroids and I healed perfectly.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Part of why I was so successful with Dr. Thakore's recommendations is because I did research on my issues and asked a lot of questions. Based off my research, allowed me to understand what Dr. Thakore recommended and why. Prospective patients should do their individual research of their issues or concerns and then write down questions to ask the doctor to make them understand the recommended treatments.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thakore was very patient with me and listened to everything I had to say. She took into consideration not only what I said but judged through emotional intelligence how to interact with me and gave intuitive recommendations of what I should do with my treatments.
Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Dr. Thakore first started me on 3 monthly rounds of low-dose clomid. This was used to see if we could get pregnant naturally. Then we did 2 or 3 months of timed intercourse to see if we could get pregnant naturally. Then, we did 1 round of IUI under the Doctor's observation but were unsuccessful in that.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The nurses were quick to contact me for any follow-up care. They were very efficient in obtaining initial information for any telecall for Dr. Thakore. They were very professional and had great bedside manners.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The University of Cincinnati Reproductive Health Center is hands down the best medical care that I had in my adult life. When I had my surgery, the care that I received while admitted was phenomenal. The staff was professional, caring, compassionate, and sincerely concerned for my well-being. During my doctor visits, all staff were always professional, and very friendly, and ensured that they took care of my needs or questions in a timely manner. On the other hand, once Dr. Thakore departed at the beginning of my IUI session, the Doctor who took over seemed to rush or treat me as a number.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Tricare paid for all diagnostic testing, surgeries, medications, and procedures. The only service that was not covered was the IUI procedure which was fairly cost-effective and affordable.
Unfortunately I would not recommend Suruchi Thakore. I left every appointment feeling defeated and feeling unheard in my treatment plans. She did not document properly during my SIS procedure and almost resulting in my current dr finding tissue in my uterus. She lacks bedside manner and overall empathy for her patients who are struggling with infertility...she pushed IVF and did not give much information or show interest in my care. She “forgot” I had a chemical pregnancy the week prior and did not document properly.
Unfortunately I do not have anything positive to say about this clinic [UC Health Center for Reproductive Health]. They did not treat me as a priority nor did they deem sensitivity to a person who was struggling with pregnancy and remaining pregnant...I would not recommend Suruchi Thakore. I left every appointment feeling defeated and feeling unheard in my treatment plans. She did not document properly during my SIS procedure and almost resulting in my current dr finding tissue in my uterus. She lacks bedside manner and overall empathy for her patients who are struggling with infertility.
How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Unfortunately I would not recommend Suruchi Thakore. I left every appointment feeling defeated and feeling unheard in my treatment plans. She did not document properly during my SIS procedure and almost resulting in my current dr finding tissue in my uterus. She lacks bedside manner and overall empathy for her patients who are struggling with infertility.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Please go see another specialist for your infertility needs. Unfortunately I felt so defeated after every appointment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Unfortunately she pushed IVF and did not give much information or show interest in my care. She “forgot” I had a chemical pregnancy the week prior and did not document properly.
Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
She put me on letrozole and progesterone pills. I successfully got pregnant 3/6 cycles and miscarried each time. She offered for me to continuing trying with these meds or to try IVF. She did not offer additional testing or other solutions.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Unfortunately I do not have anything positive to say about this clinic. They did not treat me as a priority nor did they deem sensitivity to a person who was struggling with pregnancy and remaining pregnant. My current dr found my issue within the second appointment and almost missed it due to the SIS test being improperly reported.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Unfortunately my insurance did not cover much of these appointments
Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
N/A
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
As I mentioned earlier, I was not treated well at any of my visits. Tests were ordered and I was told nothing is wrong so just keep trying. I had three more miscarriages and they did not want to change anything I was doing. I felt like IVF was being pushed pretty consistently. During my SIS procedure, she said that I had a “ widows peak” at the top of my uterus but it was nothing to be worried about. Later on I looked at my SIS documents and all my results were listed as “normal.” When I asked about why she verbally said I had a widows peak and did not see it in my chart she said that it was because I had a heart shaped uterus. Again none of this info was in my chart. After changing dr, they received her SIS reports and was concerned that it was falsified and redid the test. Immediately they found tissue at the top of my uterus and scheduled a surgery to remove it. This could have been missed my entire life if I continued care at UC.
[Dr. Karnitis] was very compassionate. He listened to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions. He explained all options and tests very well. I saw other drs during my treatments due to him being at another location. I wished I could’ve stuck to one doctor but All doctors that treated me were great...He started off by figuring out if my issues were due to egg growth/quality or if it was my uterus/tubes.
[UC Health Center for Reproductive Health was] always running on time, everyone is very helpful and compassionate. Nurses are very quick to call you back when scheduling or if you have any questions. I always felt very comfortable when I was there. Everything was very clean. There really isn’t any weaknesses that I can think of. I had a very good experience. I just wish that there were payment plans in place in order to do IUI or IVF. We didn’t qualify for either of the infertility pharmacies for discounts.
How was your experience with Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
The Dr was very compassionate. He listened to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions. He explained all options and tests very well. I saw other drs during my treatments due to him being at another location. I wished I could’ve stuck to one doctor but All doctors that treated me were great.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Don’t be afraid to ask all your questions and voice any concerns. Also don’t be surprised if the dr is not available. Dr Karnitas goes to another location as well so you just have to be flexible which was not a problem for me!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I felt that I was treated like a human because everything was explained to me very well. All of my concerns were addressed to my particular issues. He explained things/procedures/reasonings to my infertility in terms that I could fully understand. I did not feel talked down to like many other doctors try to do.
Describe the protocols Joseph Karnitis used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
He started off by figuring out if my issues were due to egg growth/quality or if it was my uterus/tubes. After blood work and tests and figured out that it was my eggs that are the issue. We did 2 round of trying on our own with medication and trigger shot. We used a double dose of letrozole the first cycle with a trigger shot and my eggs did not mature enough therefore there was a negative pregnancy test. The 2nd cycle we did a triple dose of letrozole with the trigger shot. The ultrasound showed my eggs seemed to grow better with that dose but it was unknown as to why I did not get a positive test that cycle. After, we talked about doing IUI or IVF but financially we are just unfortunately not able to go any further with treatments yet.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
All were very helpful and understanding. I felt that I could trust all of them. They were all very positive which is nice because usually patients such as myself feel defeated when we go in so the positivity was helpful!
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
They were always running on time, everyone is very helpful and compassionate. Nurses are very quick to call you back when scheduling or if you have any questions. I always felt very comfortable when I was there. Everything was very clean. There really isn’t any weaknesses that I can think of. I had a very good experience. I just wish that there were payment plans in place in order to do IUI or IVF. We didn’t qualify for either of the infertility pharmacies for discounts.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
$800 for each treatment that we tried on our own and came in for ultrasounds to check on egg growth, not counting medication. $400 for initial consultation and every phone call with a doctor, I was billed for at least $400.
Describe Joseph Karnitis's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
N/a
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
My only issue was after having blood work done, nobody called with my test results. I had to call them.
He [Dr. Michael Thomas] always addressed my concerns, listened and gave me individualized care. He is phenomenal and very personable.... The 3rd cycle he did a long lupron cycle instead. It worked. Despite a lot less eggs this time, they were much stronger. I had several embryos but none were freeze quality. They transferred the best 2, and bam. I now have the most perfect daughter. Thanks to Dr: Thomas...I felt like he truly wanted it to work.
She [nurse at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] was amazing. She even sat and held my hand when I cried in fear of a failed retrieval. She took the time to comfort me...It was very expensive but he [Dr. Thomas] also went out of his way to help make it more affordable. He covered my last cycle. His costs are very reasonable especially when compared to the National ivf rate... My only complaint is that they are closed for so long over the holidays. I wish the doctors and staff could find a balence that would allow them to stay open and better serve their patients, especially when time is of the essence.
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He was very thorough, compassionate, caring, professional, and knowledgeable. I felt like he truly wanted it to work. He supported me in my journey. I can’t say enough about how outstanding he is. Ivf was a rollercoaster but he stood by me and never gave up. I have the most perfect daughter because of him!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Always speak your concerns. He will listen and work with you. You are on the same team.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He always addressed my concerns, listened and gave me individualized care. He is phenomenal and very personable.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
He started with what seems to be a default protocol and it was a smoke antagonist protocol. I started to ovulate despite the antagonist. This resulted in poor egg quality despite a high number retrieved. He tried one more time to see if it was just a fluke but it started happening again so he cancelled the cycle. The 3rd cycle he did a long lupron cycle instead. It worked. Despite a lot less eggs this time, they were much stronger. I had several embryos but none were freeze quality. They transferred the best 2, and bam. I now have the most perfect daughter. Thanks to Dr: Thomas.
Describe your experience with your nurse at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health. (Assigned nurse: Stephanie)
She was amazing. She even sat and held my hand when I cried in fear of a failed retrieval. She took the time to comfort me.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
They are awesome. My only complaint is that they are closed for so long over the holidays. I wish the doctors and staff could find a balence that would allow them to stay open and better serve their patients, especially when time is of the essence.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
It was very expensive but he also went out of his way to help make it more affordable. He covered my last cycle. His costs are very reasonable especially when compared to the National ivf rate.
Describe Michael Thomas's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
We transferred 2. He gave me the risks, told me his recommendation but ultimately left the choice up to me.
I felt as though [Dr. Thakore] treated me like Hope was just around the corner with the proper timing and medication. She ensured me after my previous miscarriage that it’s good that I can get pregnant it’s just a matter of sustaining the pregnancy. She has a positive spin on even the worst of situations....Being vegan and her knowing my dietary status it was made sure I was on proper prenatals and each ultrasound was analyzed and looked at carefully. During my transfers I was explained each step of the way and kept as calm as possible during each.
Calling [UC Health Center] to contact and IVF nurse or your doctor can be a process which may be due to the volume of clientele. You must first call the call center they put a note into the nurses station. Once the nurses have time to contact you or the doctor it can be sometimes 30 mins, hours possibly a day or so depending on the urgency....The technician that was outsourced by the coinic I go to asked me how I was while drawing my blood and said she was sorry for what had happened. Resulting in me asking what she was speaking in reference to.
How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I believe that she is a comfortable doctor to communicate with. The first Dr. that I saw in the practice did not appear to be a good fit after a few visits. It just so happened I saw her for an appointment one day and really felt comfortable under her care. I felt a better understanding and how she was planning to get the best out of each cycle.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Take notes, listen, ask all and any questions (nothing is ever a silly question) and know that they are doing the best they can to get you pregnant
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I felt as though She treated me like Hope was just around the corner with the proper timing and medication. She ensured me after my previous miscarriage that it’s good that I can get pregnant it’s just a matter of sustaining the pregnancy. She has a positive spin on even the worst of situations.
Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
During my FET’s that I had under her care. We monitored my progesterone and ran a lot of blood work to ensure my dosage was changed accordingly. Being vegan and her knowing my dietary status it was made sure I was on proper prenatals and each ultrasound was analyzed and looked at carefully. During my transfers I was explained each step of the way and kept as calm as possible during each.
Describe your experience with your nurse at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health. (Assigned nurse: Katherine)
Katherine is very thorough and understands concerns and question while answering them very well. She does not think of you as a number but a patient she is helping in a very tough and personal journey. She is very kind and thoughtful.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Communication is key with being in contact with your medical staff. Calling to contact and IVF nurse or your doctor can be a process which may be due to the volume of clientele. You must first call the call center they put a note into the nurses station. Once the nurses have time to contact you or the doctor it can be sometimes 30 mins, hours possibly a day or so depending on the urgency. I’ve spoken with other IVF patients across the state and they’ve not heard a process such as this.... again I know it’s due to volume of each individual clinic but I wish they had a better source of communication.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The retrieval of the embryos was $10,000 I had 3 retrieval’s that were $1,500+ I also had a hysteroscopy which was $1,500. Each ultrasound appointment was a co pay of $35 I went on average 2x a week I’ve been undergoing treatment for over a year.
Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
I had 36 eggs retrieved 6 made it to maturity and to freeze. I had to opt to freezing them due to OHSS I was hospitalized for 4 days due to fluid retention and swelling. 1 cycle passed and 1 embryo was transferred the first time, both sides of my family genetically carry twins. The risk of multiples was a concern. When resulting in a negative beta we moved forward with 2 which resulted in a single pregnancy that I lost at 7 1/2 weeks. She suggested after this cycle to have another 2 transferred which one embryo did not make the thaw resulting in our last two embryos to transfer with a negative result. My progesterone dropped to low to sustain pregnancy
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The technician that was outsourced by the coinic I go to asked me how I was while drawing my blood and said she was sorry for what had happened. Resulting in me asking what she was speaking in reference to. She said she was sorry about my miscarriage and that she hoped things worked out. At this time I was pregnant and it was my second beta blow draw. I responded by telling her I had a positive blood test and that she must have confused me with another patient. I was upset and flustered , even questioned if possibly my doctor gave me the wrong results. When my doctor called me back with my second beta results I told her of the conversation had with the technician and she apologized for the incident and ensured me that I was pregnant. Just a few a weeks later I miscarried and it really shook me. The technician must not work at this location anymore she has been replaced ever since I mentioned this situation. Unsure if it was due to what I said or not. But the entire situation upset me
My experience with Dr. (Sroga) Rios was excellent! Although IVF visits are typically brief, she always made sure our questions were answered before she left the room. She was honest, yet kind and never made us feel like we were just another couple. She understood that we paid a lot of money and that we wanted to do everything within our power to help get a positive outcome. She made us feel like it was a partnership with her, and not a dictatorship. She laid out our treatment options and gave us time to make informed decisions. She was supportive of us as a couple, and truly made our experience top-notch!
The clinic's strength is compassion and quality of care. They [UC Health Center] truly do all they can to give you the best possibility of a positive outcome. The staff is caring and knowledgeable. The only weakness I experienced was a lack of directions with some of the medications. We were given a brief education day with the nurse before round 1 of IVF, but after that we received no additional instructions even when the meds changed. When I contacted the clinic for answers,
How was your experience with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
My experience with Dr. (Sroga) Rios was excellent! Although IVF visits are typically brief, she always made sure our questions were answered before she left the room. She was honest, yet kind and never made us feel like we were just another couple. She understood that we paid a lot of money and that we wanted to do everything within our power to help get a positive outcome. She made us feel like it was a partnership with her, and not a dictatorship. She laid out our treatment options and gave us time to make informed decisions. She was supportive of us as a couple, and truly made our experience top-notch! The IVF process is a very stressful time, and having her on our side put my mind at ease (at least a little!).
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
My advice would be to do you research before you meet with Dr. (Sroga) Rios. She has a wealth of knowledge and will answer your questions, but she doesn't know what you do and don't know. Dr. Rios will not always tell you what you want to hear, but she won't leave you without options.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. (Sroga) Rios always treated us with compassion and care, while still being honest with us about our situation. Dr. (Sroga) Rios knew our names on site, without looking at a chart. My husband goes by his middle name and not once did she ever refer to him by his given name. The entire team at UC Health is extremely caring and dedicated to helping their patients get the best possible treatment and outcome.
Describe the protocols Julie Sroga-Rios used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
My first IVF cycle they retrieved eggs, but none made it to blast, so we were unable to transfer any embryos. We discussed the potential issues, and Dr. Rios adjusted my medications for round 2 to help improve our odds. My egg quality did improve during round 2 of IVF, and we even had 1 egg make it to blast stage. We transferred 2, but the beta test came back negative. We had a consultation and discussed our options for another round with Dr. Rios and asked if there were any other treatment options available to help with egg quality. We were open with her that this was our last try (due to financial constraints) with IVF, and she was honest with us stating she supported a third round but would not recommend any additional if it did not work. We added human growth hormone to our protocol for round 3, and had 2 eggs make it to blast and 1 very close. We transferred all 3 and I am now 5.5 months pregnant with a single child!
Describe your experience with your nurse at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health. (Assigned nurse: Katherine)
Katherine was amazing! She was available for questions and never made us feel like we were asking a "dumb" question. The entire nursing staff looked out for us and tried to make us as comfortable as possible during our entire cycle. They eased our fears when we didn't know what to expect, and always had a bright and positive outlook to make us feel confident when we left the clinic.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The clinic's strength is compassion and quality of care. They truly do all they can to give you the best possibility of a positive outcome. The staff is caring and knowledgeable.
The only weakness I experienced was a lack of directions with some of the medications. We were given a brief education day with the nurse before round 1 of IVF, but after that we received no additional instructions even when the meds changed. When I contacted the clinic for answers, they were very helpful and answered all of my questions, but it makes you panic when you have to take your meds at a specific time and there are no instructions to be found!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The IVF treatment including retrieval and transfer was $10,600. The medications were in addition to that and were another $5,600
Describe Julie Sroga-Rios's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Dr. Rios supported our wishes to transfer multiple embryos due to my age and egg quality. The most she agreed to transfer was 3, which was our maximum anyway.
Dr. Thakore is very passionate about her patient. She is very straight with what's going on with your cycle but also showed optimization with good back up plan. She explains thing very clearly and is always using evidence to back it up which is what we are hoping for.... Antagonist protocol with birth control/Gonal-f and menapur/antagonise with cetrotide... Dr. Thakore always tailors my needs instead of just telling me my test result. She puts effort trying to explain the reason behind her decision instead of bluntly telling me to do what was told. She also understands my concerns and will make effort to accommodate them.
It [UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] is somewhat newer clinic so they may not have done that many IVFs as some of other clinic in the clinic. But physicians in the clinic are all very well trained, very easy to communicate with and are tailoring to our needs regarding what we prefer in terms of communication style. All staff members are very friendly and very prompt in responding to message and it is very easy to make appointment. This clinic requires to have deductible paid upfront and that's the only way to get treatment started. I was hoping that they allows pay that after bills come out since it would be rare to have someone not pay an IVF service.
How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thakore is very passionate about her patient. She is very straight with what's going on with your cycle but also showed optimization with good back up plan. She explains thing very clearly and is always using evidence to back it up which is what we are hoping for.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Sometimes, IVF nurse had taken over significantly amount of communication and I was hoping that I am able to directly talk to Dr. Thakore. She is very prompt with replying message through my uchealth but still hope sometime communication would be better
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thakore always tailors my needs instead of just telling me my test result. She puts effort trying to explain the reason behind her decision instead of bluntly telling me to do what was told. She also understands my concerns and will make effort to accommodate them.
Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Antagonist protocol with birth control/Gonal-f and menapur/antagonise with cetrotide
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
they are very friendly and show compassionate. They responded to my call within the same day and are always addressing my questions
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
It is somewhat newer clinic so they may not have done that many IVFs as some of other clinic in the clinic. But physicians in the clinic are all very well trained, very easy to communicate with and are tailoring to our needs regarding what we prefer in terms of communication style. All staff members are very friendly and very prompt in responding to message and it is very easy to make appointment.
This clinic requires to have deductible paid upfront and that's the only way to get treatment started. I was hoping that they allows pay that after bills come out since it would be rare to have someone not pay an IVF service.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
if not including medications $5000 after insurance billing and @2500 insurance coverage for fertility
Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
She cares a lot about mom's health than have a better outcome/number for the clinic. she prefers to have single embryo transfer due to risks of having twin or triples.
Dr. Thomas was a wonderful doctor to work with at such a stressful time. He helped us get through the miscarriage and on to our next successful pregnancy. We couldn’t be happier with the level and quality of care that we received. ... From the very beginning Dr. Thomas was very nice and talked to me like a person. He treated me like he really cared about helping us start a family. When we had a miscarriage he was very sympathetic and when we got our positive he was happy right with us.
UC Health is like a well oiled machine when it comes to making babies. They use a very straight forward approach and are not out to waste your time or money. The doctors in the practice are very knowledgable and great at what they do. I will definitely be using this clinic for future babies.... During my first iui the nursing staff was very nice and friendly. Later on I saw some different nurses and they weren't as friendly or helpful.
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thomas was a wonderful doctor to work with at such a stressful time. He helped us get through the miscarriage and on to our next successful pregnancy. We couldn’t be happier with the level and quality of care that we received. We recommend him to anyone that’s having fertility issues. We will definitely use him to conceive our second child.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Be prepared to work with a doctor that actually cares
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
From the very beginning Dr. Thomas was very nice and talked to me like a person. He treated me like he really cared about helping us start a family. When we had a miscarriage he was very sympathetic and when we got our positive he was happy right with us.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
At my first appointment blood work was taken to check levels and it was discovered that my ovarian reserve could potentially be low. It was recommended that I lose weight. An HSG test was ordered to make sure my tubes and things were clear, which they were. I lost some weight and my ovarian reserve number improved. I was started with 100mg of clomid on cycle day 3 for 5 days. I then went in for a scan of my follicles and to check my uterine lining. My follicles weren't quite big enough yet so I had a second scan. This time they were and I was instructed to administer an ovidrel injection in the evening and have my iui 36 hours later. After the iui I started taking progesterone suppositories twice a day until day 14 when I got a positive pregnancy test. I went in for an HCG blood draw and it confirmed I was pregnant. I went the following week and my HCG levels rose. I schedules an ultrasound for 2 weeks after, which put me at 7 weeks pregnant. At the scan it was discovered there was a yolk sac but no heartbeat or fetal pole. At 9 weeks it was confirmed the pregnancy was not going to progress and I was to stop the progesterone and induce a miscarriage. After the miscarriage I had to have weekly blood work to make sure my HCG levels were going back to 0. At my second attempt I saw a different doctor in the same practice. She continued me on 100mg of clomid and at my follicle scan estimated when my follicles would be big enough and had me do an ovidrel injection 24 hours before the iui, this resulted in a negative pregnancy test. My 3rd try was with Dr. Thomas again and he upped my clomid to 150mg. I grew a decent size follicle and did ovidrel 36 hours before my iui. This iui resulted in a pregnancy that continued to a live birth.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
During my first iui the nursing staff was very nice and friendly. Later on I saw some different nurses and they weren't as friendly or helpful.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
UC Health is like a well oiled machine when it comes to making babies. They use a very straight forward approach and are not out to waste your time or money. The doctors in the practice are very knowledgable and great at what they do. I will definitely be using this clinic for future babies.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Some of my initial visits and HSG testing were covered by my insurance. I do not have fertility coverage so had to pay $1400 out of pocket, which included the follicle scans, blood work, and iui. The medication was another out of pocket cost from the pharmacy.
Describe Michael Thomas's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
We thought we had a failed cycle [with Dr. Thakore] because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.
Everyone [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] was very friendly and knowledgeable. We wish we could have only seen certain doctors however, because sometimes you see other doctors. Overall we recommend this clinic and will go back again for our next child...I believe it was around $2000 for the IUI cycle and another $1000 for medications...We thought we had a failed IUI cycle because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.
How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I was a little hesitant at first since Dr. Thakore seemed young, however that was immediately dismissed after the first visit! She made us feel so comfortable and hopeful that we may get our baby one day. We thought we had a failed IUI cycle because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Don’t underestimate her because she seems young... she has great suggestions and without her idea to redose our ovulation med during the same cycle, we would not have our baby. No other fertility doctor has ever done that! I recommended her to my office mate who is currently doing IVF and she is so thankful for the recommendation
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thakore took the time to listen to our questions and made us feel hopeful. She was so calming and had great bedside manner.
Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
After many tests, we decided IUI would be best. We were on letrozole with ovidrel trigger shot. We thought we had a failed cycle because only one egg developed and it was having a hard time growing. Instead of waiting for the next cycle to start, as we’ve done with doctors in the past, she suggested redosing the ovulation medication to see if the egg would continue to grow. Well, it did! And after a successful IUI, we now we have our perfect baby boy!!! We owe everything to Dr. Thakore’s suggestion as we are so in love with our baby boy.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. We wish we could have only seen certain doctors however, because sometimes you see other doctors. Overall we recommend this clinic and will go back again for our next child. We referred my office mate to this office because of our experience.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
I believe it was around $2000 for the IUI cycle and another $1000 for medications
Dr. Thomas was very hands on in the process. He did have other MDs on staff and frequently had medical students with him and they were all very professional. He was very good at explaining the process, involving me in timelines, and answering questions... We transferred 2 on the first time, which resulted in a twin pregnancy. The second attempt only one embryo survived the thaw, no pregnancy. The third attempt both embryos survived the thaw and both were implanted resulted in a singleton pregnancy that resulted in live birth
I love the nursing staff [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health-West Chester]! There is one nurse who even over 4-5 years remembers me and my story and makes me feel like I'm the only patient she has... There is an office in West Chester and there used to be one in Cincinnati. I think they're trying to expand services so that may affect who you see, they might be bringing in new MDs. Scheduling can be tricky
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thomas was very hands on in the process. He did have other MDs on staff and frequently had medical students with him and they were all very professional. He was very good at explaining the process, involving me in timelines, and answering questions
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Be prepared with questions when you go in.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I feel like they knew me and my story every time I went in. After my miscarriage I didn't visit the office for some time, I did not like when I went back the second time I had to tell what happened. Like they should have been able to look in my chart and see what happened
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
I don't remember much about the original protocol. On the frozen embryos transfer I started with lupron injections, then estrogen patches and then a few days before implanting we started progesterone IM injections which continued until 10 weeks.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
I love the nursing staff! There is one nurse who even over 4-5 years remembers me and my story and makes me feel like I'm the only patient she has
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
There is an office in West Chester and there used to be one in Cincinnati. I think they're trying to expand services so that may affect who you see, they might be bringing in new MDs. Scheduling can be tricky
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
My original treatment I had insurance coverage. The second and third time I was self pay, there was a flat fee for FET.
Describe Michael Thomas's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
We transferred 2 on the first time, which resulted in a twin pregnancy. The second attempt only one embryo survived the thaw, no pregnancy. The third attempt both embryos survived the thaw and both were implanted resulted in a singleton pregnancy that resulted in live birth
I completed 3 complete IUIs with Dr. Sroga. We used Clomid for the first two cycles and then switched to Femara for the final cycle. The Clomid was causing my uterine lining to thin, so Dr. Sroga thought Femara might work better without causing the lining to thin...During one of my IUI cycles, Dr. DiPaola had me wait an unusually long period of time between ultrasounds while I was taking Femara. I was tracking my cycle at home and knew that I had already ovulated when I went in for my next scheduled ultrasound. I informed Dr. Sroga, and she couldn't tell whether I had ovulated by ultrasound
I was really upset that they [UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] would have completed the IUI even though there was no chance of it succeeding if I had not been tracking my cycle on my own. The clinic also initially wanted to refund only about $260 of the $1400 I had paid for that cycle, but they eventually agreed to refund the entire cycle cost after I complained. Also, in my initial testing, I was supposed to be tested for three common genetic problems. The first time I had blood drawn, the clinic accidentally tested for just cystic fibrosis (and not the other two genetic problems). They were going to retest but then forgot to draw enough blood at the second blood draw, which seemed really inept.
How was your experience with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Sroga is very caring and warm. I felt like she took my concerns seriously, and she mostly presented information in a straightforward manner. There were a few instances when I felt that she made the situation seem more clear cut than it actually was. For example, I was lead to think the doctors could definitively tell whether or not I had ovulated based on an ultrasound, but that turned out not to be true (I had ovulated before an IUI, and that would have gone undetected if I had not been tracking my cycle at home).
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I think she's a very caring doctor, but I would be careful to really press for information and would consider tracking my cycles during treatment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Sroga has a very warm personality, and I felt like she really listened to me about my concerns.
Describe the protocols Julie Sroga-Rios used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
I completed 3 complete IUIs with Dr. Sroga. We used Clomid for the first two cycles and then switched to Femara for the final cycle. The Clomid was causing my uterine lining to thin, so Dr. Sroga thought Femara might work better without causing the lining to thin.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Honestly, the nursing staff didn't make much of an impression. They were fine.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Although I liked the doctors individually, I didn't like that I never knew who I would see. I also didn't like that I often felt like I was being used for med student practice. I felt pressured to allow med students and residents to complete procedures, and there were instances when I endured greater physical discomfort because of that. I also disliked that there were often 2-4 people in the room observing procedures.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Julie Sroga-Rios at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Each IUI was $1400
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Failed to order appropriate test
Failed to convey critical information
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
During one of my IUI cycles, Dr. DiPaola had me wait an unusually long period of time between ultrasounds while I was taking Femara. I was tracking my cycle at home and knew that I had already ovulated when I went in for my next scheduled ultrasound. I informed Dr. Sroga, and she couldn't tell whether I had ovulated by ultrasound (I had previously been lead to believe that that was more clear cut). She did believe me and ordered a blood test that confirmed that I had ovulated, so we canceled the cycle. I was really upset that they would have completed the IUI even though there was no chance of it succeeding if I had not been tracking my cycle on my own. The clinic also initially wanted to refund only about $260 of the $1400 I had paid for that cycle, but they eventually agreed to refund the entire cycle cost after I complained.
Also, in my initial testing, I was supposed to be tested for three common genetic problems. The first time I had blood drawn, the clinic accidentally tested for just cystic fibrosis (and not the other two genetic problems). They were going to retest but then forgot to draw enough blood at the second blood draw, which seemed really inept.
Dr. Karnitis has taken time to do phone calls and video calls with me and I felt VERY heard and supported. He also explained things in laymen’s terms and was very compassionate...so caring, compassionate, and wise. I felt like he explained things in a way I could understand, including analogies that were easy to understand. He was very honest, but kind...He is a older doctor but so wise, has a great sense of humor and really listens.
It’s [UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] a bigger clinic than I was used to, so it didn’t feel as personal. I also didn’t always see the same dr for Monitoring. There was only one I saw who was not kind or compassionate though (not Dr Karnitis)...I wasn’t assigned one specific nurse, although I typically heard from one or two. They were kind and helpful...Dr. Karnitis has taken time to do phone calls and video calls with me and I felt VERY heard and supported. He also explained things in laymen’s terms and was very compassionate.
How was your experience with Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Kartnitis has been so caring, compassionate, and wise. I felt like he explained things in a way I could understand, including analogies that were easy to understand. He was very honest, but kind.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He is a older doctor but so wise, has a great sense of humor and really listens.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Karnitis has taken time to do phone calls and video calls with me and I felt VERY heard and supported. He also explained things in laymen’s terms and was very compassionate.
Describe the protocols Joseph Karnitis used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Started Estrace priming for one cycle, grew a cyst. Had to wait until Next month.
Started Estrace priming again, was cleared to begin meds (thought we might get 7-8 eggs). Started Menopur and Gonal F. After 6 days of meds, it did not appear that my follicles were growing enough to continue.
Dr. Karnitis has been working with me to figure out how to continue.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
I wasn’t assigned one specific nurse, although I typically heard from one or two. They were kind and helpful.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
It’s a bigger clinic than I was used to, so it didn’t feel as personal. I also didn’t always see the same dr for
Monitoring. There was only one I saw who was not kind or compassionate though (not Dr Karnitis)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Joseph Karnitis at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Around $6000 for egg retrieval (included blood work and monitoring) but since I didn’t move forward with the retrieval, I had to pay for those separately. Will all be included though if I do another cycle.
Describe Joseph Karnitis's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
He [Dr. Thomas] always knows where I'm at with my cycles, ask about my specifics (husband, medication side effects, etc.), always speaks to me in ways I'm able to understand, answers all of my questions... always explains everything thoroughly so I can make the best choice for myself, answers my questions honestly but gently, makes sure I'm still interested in continuing cycles, helps me stay positive
Strengths [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health]- lots of experienced doctors, warm and welcoming, always there to answer questions, flexible scheduling (last minute, weekends, etc.), helpful with insurance issues, responsive Weaknesses- sometimes the visits are very short, don't have time to think of questions right away...[nurses are] Always kind, answered questions, very helpful, great with communication
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He always explains everything thoroughly so I can make the best choice for myself, answers my questions honestly but gently, makes sure I'm still interested in continuing cycles, helps me stay positive
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Ask him to elaborate if you don't understand something or have questions. He's always happy to explain!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He always knows where I'm at with my cycles, ask about my specifics (husband, medication side effects, etc.), always speaks to me in ways I'm able to understand, answers all of my questions
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Currently taking Estradiol for low estrogen. 5 cycles total. I've done 3 cycles with Clomid and Ovidrel, 1 with just Ovidrel, and 1 with Letrazole. 2 Clomid cycles produced follicles, produced follicle on my own once, no follicles with Letrazole. Next cycle will be an IUI if follicles are produced.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Always kind, answered questions, very helpful, great with communication
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Strengths- lots of experienced doctors, warm and welcoming, always there to answer questions, flexible scheduling (last minute, weekends, etc.), helpful with insurance issues, responsive
Weaknesses- sometimes the visits are very short, don't have time to think of questions right away
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
I've changed insurance throughout this time. I had copays previously, had to pay for 2 ultrasounds out of pocket (previous insurance), and paid for medications
Describe Michael Thomas's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
N/A
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Once there was an issue sending a prescription to a speciality pharmacy. They quickly resolved the issue!
She made us feel like she's really trying to help us get pregnant, very positive but honest and realistic...I appreciate her bedside manner. She is always honest and seemed to be concerned/disappointed when things didn't work out. She listened to our questions and never made us feel like we were a burden.
I have met with all of the doctors [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] throughout our time and love them all....The nursing staff that does weight and blood pressure are fantastic. Overall the ivf nurses have also been great, but considering the high range of emotions involved with the process sometimes I felt like I was bothering a specific nurse on the rare occasion that I called with questions. Overall they didn't do anything terrible. I don't personally have a need for overly bubbly happy interactions but I did feel as though a happier attitude could have gone a long way.
How was your experience with Krystene DiPaola at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I appreciate her bedside manner. She is always honest and seemed to be concerned/disappointed when things didn't work out. She listened to our questions and never made us feel like we were a burden.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Krystene DiPaola at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Ask questions and express your concerns. She will listen and not make you feel like an idiot
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Krystene DiPaola at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
She made us feel like she's really trying to help us get pregnant, very positive but honest and realistic
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The nursing staff that does weight and blood pressure are fantastic. Overall the ivf nurses have also been great, but considering the high range of emotions involved with the process sometimes I felt like I was bothering a specific nurse on the rare occasion that I called with questions. Overall they didn't do anything terrible. I don't personally have a need for overly bubbly happy interactions but I did feel as though a happier attitude could have gone a long way.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Flexible, willing to make times work as much as they can. I have met with all of the doctors throughout our time and love them all.
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
One one the nurse forgot to call me with labresults and to let me know if I should be stopping one med and starting another. I had to call after hours to talk to the doctor. It's all important, but I do realize that things happen and she could have been super busy and forgot. It happened once and it all worked out quick and easy so I wasn't too mad.
Dr. Thomas was always easy to speak with... He was very intelligent and seemed to know what he was doing. He was professional. At times though it felt like he was too busy. We chose him because of his experience. We didn’t want to have to see so many doctors in the course of our treatment.... For our retrieval we stimmed with Follistim and menopur. I don’t remember dosages but do remember that we went up on the dosage midway in the cycle. We used ganirelix and we used pregnitude to trigger. On our FET protocol we used Lupron, progesterone, and estradiol.
The clinic [UC Health Center for Repro Health] was very clean and tidy. Wwe appreciated that. The staff were overall a pleasure to work with.... The nursing staff were great. They were very nice and compassionate. They took a little longer than I liked to respond to calls and messages.... Our single IVF package was $10,635. The FET package was $3,330. The IUI was $1,500.
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He was very intelligent and seemed to know what he was doing. He was professional. At times though it felt like he was too busy. We chose him because of his experience. We didn’t want to have to see so many doctors in the course of our treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Be prepared to be seen by many doctors.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thomas was always easy to speak with and his office staff were great.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
For our retrieval we stimmed with Follistim and menopur. I don’t remember dosages but do remember that we went up on the dosage midway in the cycle. We used ganirelix and we used pregnitude to trigger. On our FET protocol we used Lupron, progesterone, and estradiol.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The nursing staff were great. They were very nice and compassionate. They took a little longer than I liked to respond to calls and messages.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The clinic was very clean and tidy. Wwe appreciated that. The staff were overall a pleasure to work with. I wish we would have been better coached on ways to make our eqq/sperm quality better before our cycle started so that our embryos may have been better quality and our results may have been better.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Our single IVF package was $10,635. The FET package was $3,330. The IUI was $1,500.
Describe Michael Thomas's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Dr. Thakore is positive but straight forward with her patients. She answered questions via MyChart quickly & with lots of explanations. Very research minded and willing to share most up to date research with patients. There were times that I felt rush & needed more than a verbal explanation. Receiving a real simple hand out or flow chart would have been beneficial to take-home & explain to husband & family....Straightforward, but positive. Always had research to back up plan of action. Warm and attentive most of the time. At times, felt rushed during explanations.
The clinic is clean & easy to navigate. The front desk staff and helpful & make you feel welcome. Bring all information with you!...[Nursing Staff] Friendly, warm and kind...Do not be afraid to use MyChart to discuss anything that comes up prior to next visit....$100 trigger $22 for Femara & Progesterone. $300 initial consultation...Dr. Thakore is positive but straight forward with her patients. She answered questions via MyChart quickly & with lots of explanations. Very research minded and willing to share most up to date research with patients.
How was your experience with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Dr. Thakore is positive but straight forward with her patients. She answered questions via MyChart quickly & with lots of explanations. Very research minded and willing to share most up to date research with patients. There were times that I felt rush & needed more than a verbal explanation. Receiving a real simple hand out or flow chart would have been beneficial to take-home & explain to husband & family.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Write down your questions prior to visit. Do not be afraid to use MyChart to discuss anything that comes up prior to next visit.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Straightforward, but positive. Always had research to back up plan of action. Warm and attentive most of the time. At times, felt rushed during explanations.
Describe the protocols Suruchi Thakore used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Femara, progesterone, trigger shot due to Unexplained fertility.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Friendly, warm and kind.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The clinic is clean & easy to navigate. The front desk staff and helpful & make you feel welcome. Bring all information with you!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Suruchi Thakore at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Describe Suruchi Thakore's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
He [Dr. Michael Thomas] new what he was talking about he explained thing for us to understand. Was very friendly. When it did not work he was able to comfort me still and be professional and explain the next steps when I was ready... Would talk to me where I could under stand and not use all the doctor talk... I had to go in a few times a week to check and see if my eggs where growing.
They [nurses at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health] where all very friendly and when I had question I could call and they would answer me very fast or would get me the answer and get back to me...The wait to see the doctor was very fast. I think the most I every waited was 10 minutes Very clean and easy to get to. The parking was close. Had multiple location you could go to if needed. I went to the down town office and it was just as nice as the West Chester office
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He new what he was talking about he explained thing for us to understand. Was very friendly. When it did not work he was able to comfort me still and be professional and explain the next steps when I was ready.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Right down your question at home because when you get there you don't forget them. If you don't understand something ask.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
He was very friendly. Would talk to me where I could under stand and not use all the doctor talk.
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
I don't remember really but I know I had to go in a few times a week to check and see if my eggs where growing.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
They where all very friendly and when I had question I could call and they would answer me very fast or would get me the answer and get back to me
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
The wait to see the doctor was very fast. I think the most I every waited was 10 minutes Very clean and easy to get to. The parking was close. Had multiple location you could go to if needed. I went to the down town office and it was just as nice as the West Chester office
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
About 5,000 with medication
Describe Michael Thomas's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
He would only do 2 at a time because of the risk of it splitting
I felt like every appointment I was rushed in and rushed out. His fellow did most of the work and the talking. Dr Thomas didnt even do the ultrasounds or the IUIs... Hes blunt, does not give very good instruction, does not up or change medications when a failed cycle has happened...Letrozle 5mg for 5 days Trigger shot Metformin Prenatal Oh and to lose 40% of my body weight and that would help... knows his stuff the best from what I heard but he doesn't perform his visits.
Strength [at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health]- fits you in when needed. Dr Thomas responds quickly to calls. Knowing their facts and being the "best" around. Weakness- cleanliness, communication skills - allowing paitents and SO to ask questions without feeling like a stupid person. Checking temp, BP, weight and urine before every appointment should happen...She [nurse] always seemed rushed. To get back to the room. My BP and weight were rarely taken. Then my husband and i were never really given instructions on what room . Just a pointed finger.
How was your experience with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Hes a great guy knows his stuff the best from what I heard but he doesn't perform his visits. His residents and fellows do it . Hes blunt, does not give very good instruction, does not up or change medications when a failed cycle has happened.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Do your research before and after every visit.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
I felt like every appointment I was rushed in and rushed out. His fellow did most of the work and the talking. Dr Thomas didnt even do the ultrasounds or the IUIs
Describe the protocols Michael Thomas used in your cycles at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health and their degree of success.
Letrozle 5mg for 5 days
Trigger shot
Metformin
Prenatal
Oh and to lose 40% of my body weight and that would help.
Describe your experience with your nurse at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health. (Assigned nurse: Catherine )
She always seemed rushed. To get back to the room. My BP and weight were rarely taken. Then my husband and i were never really given instructions on what room . Just a pointed finger.
Describe your experience with UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Strength- fits you in when needed. Dr Thomas responds quickly to calls. Knowing their facts and being the "best" around.
Weakness- cleanliness, communication skills - allowing paitents and SO to ask questions without feeling like a stupid person. Checking temp, BP, weight and urine before every appointment should happen
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Thomas at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
Copay $40 procedures $1,500
Describe Michael Thomas's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
N.A
What specific things went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health?
Failed to call with results
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Lost results
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at UC Health Center for Reproductive Health.
No one explains cost to you. You check in and they ask for $1,500. That's a lot when you live pacy check to paycheck. And they do not do payment plans.
