Angela Thyer

This practice does a high volume and sometimes if you are not a squeaky wheel, you will not the the information you need in a timely fashion. This clinic had my allergies on file and still prescribed me a medication that is prohibited with my allergies. They were courteous about resolving that and prescribing an alternative. Also it wasn't until we were several IUI's in that they commented on some age related poor quality in the specimens my husband produced. This was only because we made an appointment to go back over our results. It shocked me that our doc did not seem to be at least reviewing the data coming out of our IUIs and letting us know if something didn't look right, because we were not the experts and didn't know what do look for. I do feel in general that I was able to get all the tests I asked for once I started doing research about my situation. They did decline to do acrosome sperm testing, which we wanted to see if it was worth doing more IUIs before moving on to IVF. They are not a weeding out practice, allowing you to try IVF even when your success rates are low (less than 10% per cycle). Our Doctor was realistic and kind in telling me the stats and in doing any tests that seemed reasonable. Also they are conscientious of wait times and if its over 30 mins late they give you a starbucks card. I found the nurses to overall be pleasant in clinic but sometimes not as responsive in email as I would like. When I mentioned that I have had some painful IUIs, my doc made sure my next one was done by the same experienced person.

She explained steps and procedures to me, was very honest in her appraisal of my changes using my own eggs for IVF, and expressed excitement during my embryo adoption/donation journey.

She was personable and seemed to genuinely care about our experience and results

I started treatment after possible diagnose of PCOS. After all the blood test we discussed trying naturally and then slowly adding more intervention. She is really good explaining the possible outcomes and we loved that if we asked for % she always knew them. She remembered us and our case. The clinic works with an on called schedule, so she was not present for my egg retrieval or transfer but everyone at SRM is lovely.

It’s a big clinic, so it was easy to feel like a number, but the doctors took their time and the nurses were really helpful, making me feel more like a cherished part of the team.

After a highly traumatic experience with a previous clinic 2 yrs prior, we were referred to Dr. Thyer. We just started FSH shots and are hoping to do at least 2 IUI procedures. She has expressed the reality of the situation (in terms of success rates at our age and w/ our situation) but has given us hope that it IS possible, where I previously we were told IVF was the only option. She was very matter of fact that IUI would be her first option for us, and was very compassionate when I burst into tears upon hearing this news (happy tears). She answered all of our questions, and spent at least an hour with us. Again, she was realistic about our chances, but thoroughly explained why IUI would help us, and seemed confident in her knowledge. We just had our follow up earlier this week, and I just so happened to be at the beginning of my cycle. The ultrasound looked good, so here we go! I have started the shots, and our treatment plan is a bit "out of the box". I feel like she is giving us the best chance possible.

I didn't really feel like she was rooting for me. I was constantly advocating for myself. I did this by asking what I could do differently, asking for tests and trying to figure out why nothing was working and getting me pregnant.

During my visits with Dr. Thayer I found her to be rather cold. She was the first to diagnose me with PCOS and I was quite emotional after finding out that I had it. She didn't seem very warm with her delivery.

Rarely had face time with doctor. Nurses confused my case with others, couldn't keep the patients straight, and miscalculated treatments. Doctor did not make notes in my chart so the weekend doctor could prescribe medications on time. I felt actively sabotaged in my IUI cycle, though I have no proof. I believe that as an IUI patient, I was treated as a throwaway low value patient and was not listened to. My complaints and he humiliation was endless. I switched doctors and clinics and am now treated like a human. Dr. Thayer's case load was too high for her to handle. We would sit down with her and she didn't even remember our names and she would read our chart on who we were after we entered her office. She also encouraged me to waste sperm (limited amount, husband is cancer survivor) when I was actively nursing my first child. She said that nursing a baby did not affect fertility in any way. My new doctor at a different clinic was shocked that I was encouraged to do IUIs while actively nursing my toddler.

I have a history or scarring and she has been truly compassionate bout treating the scarring. She always remembers our case details and understands if I have questions that are emotional.

very professional, but dispassionate. Not enough access- had to always work through different nurses which was not always the best experience

I felt like she did a good job with explaining my situation specifically. I felt a little less of the “warm” feeling and only met with her twice in six months of treatment.

The treatment was individual. Everything was fully explained. The clinic in Kirkland is fantastic!

We felt like we were treated as human because it felt like they genuinely wanted to help us. They communicated with us well and answered any questions we had and followed up with us.

She was compassionate and talked me through the emotions and expectations of fertility treatments.

Dr. Thyer always took the time to return direct email, she shared in the excitement with us, she was very very supportive and honest with us. She also was eager to meet our babies and took interest in our family after treatment. We were treated as if we were the only people she was treating.

When I had my ectopic pregnancy after my first transfer she was very empathetic. She showed genuine concern and care. When I was able to successfully have a pregnancy she was genuinely happy and supportive.

Everyone at SRM has been great. They are all so respectful and friendly. I have never felt rushed through an appointment and all my questions have been answered.