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2017 - 2018, Unsuccessful
He [Dr. Tantoco] used femara for 5 days and gonal f injections for 2 or 3 days depending on what the ovulation ultrasound showed. Then he would stimulate ovulation with an hcg injection and inseminate the next day or 2. The whole process was over 11 days...He is the only doctor that offers the services so if he is on vacation then a cycle has to be skipped...He was very knowledgeable and explained the process. He also liked to talk with patients during procedures.
Nursing staff [at Parkview Health] was always kind and compassionate during each visit. Offers were always made to make each visit comfortable as possible...It is nice to have a doctor offer these services in such a small town. He [Dr. Tantoco] is the only doctor that offers the services so if he is on vacation then a cycle has to be skipped. The staff are excellent and caring. All are very knowledgeable about the procedures and pharmacies that offer the medications for treatment on this area.
How was your experience with Almario Tantoco at Parkview Health (closed)?
Very knowledgeable about the specialty and explained the process. The one thing I didn't like sometimes he was in and out very quickly. He was confident in his plan of treatment and making the treatments successful.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Almario Tantoco at Parkview Health (closed)?
He likes to make small talk at awkward moments which makes it slightly uncomfortable. He is very knowledgeable about the things he discusses and is always researching new things.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Almario Tantoco at Parkview Health (closed)?
He was very knowledgeable and explained the process. He also liked to talk with patients during procedures.
Describe the protocols Almario Tantoco used in your cycles at Parkview Health (closed) and their degree of success.
He used femara for 5 days and gonal f injections for 2 or 3 days depending on what the ovulation ultrasound showed. Then he would stimulate ovulation with an hcg injection and inseminate the next day or 2. The whole process was over 11 days
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Parkview Health (closed).
Nursing staff was always kind and compassionate during each visit. Offers were always made to make each visit comfortable as possible.
Describe your experience with Parkview Health (closed).
It is nice to have a doctor offer these services in such a small town. He is the only doctor that offers the services so if he is on vacation then a cycle has to be skipped. The staff are excellent and caring. All are very knowledgeable about the procedures and pharmacies that offer the medications for treatment on this area.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Almario Tantoco at Parkview Health (closed).
My insurance didn't cover medications so that all come out of pocket. The femara pills were relatively affordable but the gonal f injections were $500 per round, and the hcg injections were expensive as well.