He [Dr. Albert Asante] is a wonderful person. He always has a smile on his face and is a very relatable in conversation. He is a family man and is easy to talk to. He was always there when we had questions and personally called us back if we requested a call back. He is a wonderful doctor.... We did an atognist protcol if I remember. We did menopur, gonal f, and cetrotide I think. We were on bcp prior to stims, we stimmed 9 days had 18 eggs, 14 retrieved by the on day surgeon not Dr. Ashante because it was not his day. Only two made it to blast and only one came back Pgs norma
Unfortunately this is not a good subject we started out happy with our nurse [at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando] and she was very imformative but our protocol seemed to be very unorganized and we were given the wrong. Instruction during stims I’m hoping this didn’t prevent us from getting pregnant. There were a lot of mistakes by the nurse that was working with us and I was driving to different office location because they were messing up medication orders and trying to make it up but in the end it seems she must of been let go because we got a new nurse after transfer and she seems to be doing well so far no complaints yet.
How was your experience with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
He is a wonderful person. He always has a smile on his face and is a very relatable in conversation. He is a family man and is easy to talk to. He was always there when we had questions and personally called us back if we requested a call back. He is a wonderful doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
To listen to what he has to say, ask him whatever you want. He is a brilliant man!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
He treated me like a human. He was very compassionate with my husband and I both. He always gave us as mush as we wanted during Office visits and made sure to answer any questions we had. He ever allowed my husband to conf call in when he couldn’t make it to my appointments.
Describe the protocols Albert Asante used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic) and their degree of success.
We did an atognist protcol if I remember. We did menopur, gonal f, and cetrotide I think. We were on bcp prior to stims, we stimmed 9 days had 18 eggs, 14 retrieved by the on day surgeon not Dr. Ashante because it was not his day. Only two made it to blast and only one came back Pgs normal. We also did lupron and progesterone prior to transfer and progesterone during the tww. Unfortunately it didn’t take and we didn’t get above a 0 on my beta. We are now prepping for the 2nd cycle with new supplants for about 3 months prior to retrieval. Hoping for better quality eggs this time.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
Unfortunately this is not a good subject we started out happy with our nurse and she was very imformative but our protocol seemed to be very unorganized and we were given the wrong. Instruction during stims I’m hoping this didn’t prevent us from getting pregnant. There were a lot of mistakes by the nurse that was working with us and I was driving to different office location because they were messing up medication orders and trying to make it up but in the end it seems she must of been let go because we got a new nurse after transfer and she seems to be doing well so far no complaints yet.
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
Beautiful offices, front desk staff need work. As a patient if infertility issues I would expect the front desk staff to be over friendly and inviting and they really aren’t. There’s no welcome or greeting when you walk in. No eye contact just a “sign in and we’ll call you when we’re ready” it’s like that at both clinics. One clinic is definitely nicer then the other but the front desk staff just needs customer service training.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
$29,000
What specific things went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Failed to call with results
Failed to order appropriate test
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
Just during stims meds were told to be ordered which needed to be over nighted we spend about $200 and came towards the end of the day when we were supposed to trigger we were told we didn’t need the trigger shot or the meds and that they made a mistake and I needed to drive to the Orlando Office instead of celebration to pick up a shot that I need to take the next day. I drive over an hour the Orlando and pick up the shot and got a call saying I didn’t need the shot and to bring back the unused injection during my pre op appointment. This nurse isn’t there anymore so I’m hoping my second round doesn’t have any issues. Also I was supposed to use suppositories and the nurse forgot to instruct me on that and the doctor was not aware I wasn’t on them.
Although we had 3 miscarriages, [Dr. Asante] never gave up on us. Presented us with the facts and suggested further testing. He always gave us the option to dive deeper into testing or just keep trying. I felt in control with his guidance...He tweaked the protocols each time and we ended in success...[he] treated me with care and compassion. He made me feel like he was in this crazy IVF journey right along side us...He tweaked the protocols each time and we ended in success!
I loved all the staff I dealt with at CRM. From the sad days of finding out I was miscarrying and receptionists coming out to hug me when I felt broken, to celebrating our successful pregnancy with the ladies up front with tears of joy! The back office staff made blood draws and ultrasounds a breeze also, and there were plenty of those...Jen [a nurse] kept me updated on all the changes of each protocol and did it with care. I am a question asker and usually think of more after a visit. So we spoke, a LOT! She never made me feel like I was a bother.
How was your experience with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Although we had 3 miscarriages, he never gave up on us. Presented us with the facts and suggested further testing. He always gave us the option to dive deeper into testing or just keep trying. I felt in control with his guidance.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Trust him and the process! This entire process is full of ups and downs, and waiting! I was always hoping things could go faster but had to keep my focus on the proper way to achieve the goal!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Dr. Asante treated me with care and compassion. He made me feel like he was in this crazy IVF journey right along side us!
Describe the protocols Albert Asante used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic) and their degree of success.
The meds we used for my first IUI didn't exactly work the same for my second. And the third had to be cancelled all together. We did 3 mock transfers to get the perfect scenario for baby. He tweaked the protocols each time and we ended in success!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Jen)
Jen kept me updated on all the changes of each protocol and did it with care. I am a question asker and usually think of more after a visit. So we spoke, a LOT! She never made me feel like I was a bother.
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
I believe treating people with kindness gets you that in return, in most cases. I loved all the staff I dealt with at CRM. From the sad days of finding out I was miscarrying and receptionists coming out to hug me when I felt broken, to celebrating our successful pregnancy with the ladies up front with tears of joy! The back office staff made blood draws and ultrasounds a breeze also, and there were plenty of those!
Dr Asante is my second fertility doctor and I have only been working with him a short time but my experience has been wonderful.... After my embry transfer, positive pregnancy results, and miscarriage, Dr Asante was very empathetic and compassionate... Dr Asante tansfered a single embryo, however due to my recurrent miscarriages stated he would approve transferring more than one embryo at my next transfer if that is the decision I make
I think the clinic [Ctr for Repro Med] is a very welcoming environment. All of the staff are friendly and warm hearted which is very important with this type of treatment. It is easy to get an appointments. The staff are very knowledgeable and patient with answering any questions that you may have...My medications (progesterone and estrogen) were around 60 per week. 2,900$ for the FET. My ultrasounds and blood work were billed to my insurance, and I paid a 65 dollar co pay per office visit
How was your experience with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Dr Asante is my second fertility doctor and I have only been working with him a short time but my experience has been wonderful. Dr Asante has great knowledge on the process and is very through with al areas of treatment. After my embry transfer, positive pregnancy results, and miscarriage, Dr Asante was very empathetic and compassionate
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
You are able to trust him with your care
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Dr Asante is very compassionate and thorough during the whole treatment process
Describe the protocols Albert Asante used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr Asante followed the clinics protocols and is resulted in a successful thaw transfer, however I later miscarried
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
The nursing staff was very helpful and even showed compassion after my miscarriage
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
I think the clinic is a very welcoming environment. All of the staff are friendly and warm hearted which is very important with this type of treatment. It is easy to get an appointments. The staff are very knowledgeable and patient with answering any questions that you may have
Describe the costs associated with your care under Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
My medications (progesterone and estrogen) were around 60 per week. 2,900$ for the FET. My ultrasounds and blood work were billed to my insurance, and I paid a 65 dollar co pay per office visit
Describe Albert Asante's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
Dr Asante tansfered a single embryo, however due to my recurrent miscarriages stated he would approve transferring more than one embryo at my next transfer if that is the decision I make
Dr. Asante takes the time with you during each visit to answer any questions you have and he thoroughbred explains each step of your process...Although my first IUI was not successful, I still love Dr. Asante and how he makes me feel as a patient. He is kind and very knowledgeable. He is positive about treatment but also realistic about what steps may need to be taken...Started with lab work for me to determine my hormones and amh levels, then checked my ovaries for cysts.
Very clean, organized, busy clinic [CRM - Orlando]. My only complaint is I went to the Lake Mary office because it is closer and more convenient for me but they don't always do ultrasounds and procedures there so I had to go to the Orlando office a lot...I dealt with different nurses but all seemed very nice and always returned my calls within the same day with any questions I had...IUI was $450, ultrasounds $225 and progesterone was $75, estrogen checks were $125
How was your experience with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Although my first IUI was not successful, I still love Dr. Asante and how he makes me feel as a patient. He is kind and very knowledgeable. He is positive about treatment but also realistic about what steps may need to be taken.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Dr. Asante takes the time with you during each visit to answer any questions you have and he thoroughbred explains each step of your process.
Describe the protocols Albert Asante used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Started with lab work for me to determine my hormones and amh levels, then checked my ovaries for cysts. I started clomid cycle day 3, had a follicle scan cycle day 12 and scheduled the IUI for 2 days later.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
I dealt with different nurses but all seemed very nice and always returned my calls within the same day with any questions I had.
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
Very clean, organized, busy clinic. My only complaint is I went to the Lake Mary office because it is closer and more convenient for me but they don't always do ultrasounds and procedures there so I had to go to the Orlando office a lot.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
IUI was $450, ultrasounds $225 and progesterone was $75, estrogen checks were $125
he [Dr. Asante] is willing to work with you to achieve your goals, but you may not feel as "emotionally supported" as you would hope from a fertility doctor. His team is excellent though...Dr. Asante added Dexamethasone which seemed to help my ovaries produce just two follicles. I took supplements for progesterone (yam-based cream from Amazon) and to improve my lining (Fairhaven products) along with weekly acupuncture on my own, and that next cycle we fell pregnant following our first IUI with their office...
Their phlebotomy team and insurance staff and patient care coordinators [at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando] took their time with you and always tried to help you out and address your questions...Very communicative and responsive staff. They transitioned to a messaging portal by smart phone which was an adjustment, but it has allowed us to have faster feedback...
How was your experience with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
At first, we didn't think we would go with Dr. Asante as his presentation at our teleconsult as he seemed to be pushing us toward IVF and he seemed pretty pessimistic about the IUI option that we wanted to pursue (due to my age of 37 and since we had not become pregnant yet with Letrozole/Femara at my OBGYN previously). Nonetheless, the affordability (billing through my insurance wherever possible for ultrasounds and labs, despite not having "fertility" covered by our plan) and good communication of the office staff, made us reconsider their office. They also were willing to work with us with vaccine waivers (since I had already had the vaccines as a child but no longer had high antibodies). When our first IUI cycle got cancelled due to overstimulating my follicles (I have PCOS so if they get more than 2 mature follicles, doctors start getting nervous for risk of multiples), we lost a little bit of hope but decided to try one or two more cycles. This time, Dr. Asante added Dexamethasone which seemed to help my ovaries produce just two follicles. I took supplements for progesterone (yam-based cream from Amazon) and to improve my lining (Fairhaven products) along with weekly acupuncture on my own, and that next cycle we fell pregnant following our first IUI with their office. They followed up with labs and a couple of early ultrasounds 5 and 7 weeks before graduating us to our OBGYN's office today. All in all, it was a much better experience than Brown Fertility (also in Orlando) was going to be from our communication and appointments with them. Very thankful we went with Dr. Asante and his team!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Do your own research and advocate for yourself. Ultimately, he is willing to work with you to achieve your goals, but you may not feel as "emotionally supported" as you would hope from a fertility doctor. His team is excellent though and they were able to help us fall pregnant!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic)?
Their phlebotomy team and insurance staff and patient care coordinators took their time with you and always tried to help you out and address your questions.
Describe the protocols Albert Asante used in your cycles at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Letrozole (5mg) on days 3 through 7
Dexamethasone (0.5 mg) days 3 through Ovulation
HCG trigger shot
IUI
Describe your experience with your nurse at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Jennifer/Aradis)
Very communicative and responsive staff. They transitioned to a messaging portal by smart phone which was an adjustment, but it has allowed us to have faster feedback.
Describe your experience with Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
Strengths of CRM: Helpful staff. Very communicative and great with insurance.
Willing to work with you on vaccine waivers, progesterone
supplements. Great phlebotomy team and quick lab turn
arounds.
Weaknesses of CRM: You don't see doctor much, but it is cheaper.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Albert Asante at Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando (Prelude Network clinic).
Copays for ultrasounds and labs. $550 for IUI (since not covered by my insurance). Meds went through a third party company like MDR which help you get trigger shot for cheaper than normal ($99 Pregnyl).