Ashley Wiltshire

Dr. Wiltshire is truly exceptional—smart, kind, and incredibly thorough. She has a calm and reassuring presence that immediately puts you at ease. I started with a virtual consultation, went into the office for my baseline testing, and then met with her again virtually to discuss my baseline results. She clearly communicated my options and realistic expectations. I had originally planned to meet with multiple doctors, but after meeting with her, in combination with the price, location, and her reviews, I chose to proceed with my cycle with her and I am so glad I did. After the virtual consultations and starting my cycle, I went into the office for ultrasounds and bloodwork a total of eight times. Dr. Wiltshire performed two of my visits and two other doctors performed a visit each as well. It was very reassuring to see her in person at my appointments! Between appointments, she always answered my questions via email or phone and was very accessible. Towards the end of my cycle, my retrieval date was set for a Saturday and I became very nervous that another doctor was going to do my retrieval. She spent time reassuring me on the phone when she found out I was nervous and looked into all possibilities. Although my retrieval was scheduled with another doctor because of the weekend schedule, Dr. Wiltshire came in on her day off to do my retrieval and be there for me. I have never heard of this type of patient care before and shows just how much Dr. Wiltshire cares about her patients. Throughout the process, Dr. Wiltshire kept my goals and best interest in mind. I am unsure if I want kids in the future, but I wanted to do everything I could now to solidify the option of having kids in the future if that is what I choose. I explained this to her and since I paid out of pocket, I also communicated that I was only going to be able to do this once. She made adjustments throughout my cycle to get the best possible results based on my ultrasounds and I was very happy with the outcome! I’m grateful to have had her guidance every step of the way.

If you are upfront and communicate your goals and expectations, Dr. Wiltshire will most definitely keep them in mind and do everything she can to help you achieve them. Additionally, be prepared to not only have a truly smart and capable doctor but also a genuinely kind human being supporting you through the process.

Baseline Tests: - AFC on three different days: 18, 18 and 14 - AMH: 2.90 ng/mL I was unable to start on my initial day due to a high estrogen level, but started the next day. Protocol: Days 1-9: 150 Follistim + 150 menopur every evening Days 4-9: Ganirelix added in addition at night Days 8-9: 2nd Ganirelix added at a different time Day 10: Ganirelix in the morning, 200 Follistim in the afternoon, Lupron trigger at night Measurements: Days 9-10: 18 follicles measured, tracking approximately 8 medium/large follicles Day 10 estrogen level: 4301.2 pg/mL Day 12 Retrieval: 23 eggs retrieved, 17 mature

Two virtual consultations and initial baseline visit(covered by insurance): $30 copay each Egg Freezing Cycle including all morning monitoring: $8,000 Anesthesia: $600 Medicine (had some medicine already): $1385

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Dr. Wiltshire is brilliant and kind. She went above and beyond in providing me with the best care possible. CUMC is always busy, but I never felt rushed and always left feeling empowered and ready for what was next. I fully trusted Dr. Wiltshire with my care. She remembered the little things (small life details that I shared during our visits) as well as the big things (both my partner and I’s blood type). Graduating from CUMC was bittersweet- exciting because I left pregnant with my first child and sad because I was leaving the most incredible care team that made me feel so well cared for during one of the most difficult seasons of my life.

Almost 1 year ago, I was reading the answers that people had provided for this question on Dr. Wiltshire. Shortly after, I made my first appointment with her and I truly believe it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. My piece of advice would be just be yourself. The reason why my care was so phenomenal was because Dr. Wiltshire tailored her care to fit my specific needs. She is brilliant but she is also incredibly caring and will go above and beyond to ensure your comfort.

My strategy was very specific to my needs as a patient. The first month or so was labs and ultrasound to help build a game plan. Once we had those results, Dr. Wiltshire walked me through the benefits and risks of each option. Once we determined the best path for me and my husband, I was given a thorough explanation of what was to come. Dr. Wiltshire explained every lab/ultrasound, making me feel involved in the process. When it came time for the transfer she introduced the entire team and explained every step of the process. After my pregnancy was confirmed, I had mentioned I’d had very mild spotting and while many doctors would’ve said it’s common to have spotting early on, she was able to identify that due to my blood type (along with my partners blood type) that I come in for a Rhogam shot. To this day, I’m incredibly thankful that instead of dismissing a common symptom she reviewed my file and acted quickly to lower my risk for potential issues.

Most of my care was partially covered by insurance. I hit my deductible early on after all of the preliminary work (labs/ultrasounds/erc.). All in - I probably paid around $5k - $7k out of pocket.

I expressed an interest in a multiple embryo transfer. I valued Dr. Wiltshire’s opinion and trusted her care and genuinely wanted to hear her advice. She recommended an eSET and based on her feedback I was aligned with her approach and didn't feel the need to push back.

Dr. Wiltshire has the rare quality of being deeply compassionate without ever being condescending. She was there from start to finish of the egg freezing cycle and is extremely prompt over email, even writing after hours and calling personally to give updates about cycle developments. She also has a great sense of humor, which I really appreciated during such a stressful and emotional time. I felt entirely at ease with her and trust her entirely.

Whenever I met with Dr. Wiltshire she made sure I knew that there was time for me to ask questions, and I would recommend doing this if you have questions; Dr. Wiltshire and her team are incredibly responsive and caring and I found it very helpful to get her insight on the questions I had.

I did one cycle of egg freezing with Dr. Wiltshire and was on around nine days of injections before retrieval. I was placed on Clomid, Menopur, Gonal, Cetrotide, and ultimately Pregnyl and HCG for the trigger shot (I was placed on higher doses because I have a low AMH level and diminished ovarian reserve). At one point in the cycle it looked like only about 25% of my follicles were responding to treatment, so Dr. Wiltshire increased my Gonal and we ended up getting almost twice as many eggs to respond with this adjustment. I appreciate how conscientious Dr. Wiltshire was in her assessments of my treatment plan.

Fully out-of-pocket: $8000 for the freezing cycle, $600 for anesthesia, and $3,500 for medications from an outside pharmacy. $1,200 for each year of storage after the first year, during which there is no charge.

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Dr. Wiltshire was very kind and helpful throughout this process. She explained what the process would look like to the plan of action and was happy to take more time to discuss. She addressed all of my concerns and answered every question I had. She had a very positive take on all of it and that eased my nerves for sure. My experience as a patient was good. Going into this I was nervous because I didn't totally know what to expect, but I felt that I was being taken care of. Getting blood drawn every other day can be irritating, but it is a part of the process so I was not mad at it. I was very supported at home, but also felt equipped with resources at the clinic that could support me as well. It was a great experience for me.

She's pushing for your success!

To start, I was on 2 powder vials of Menopur and 150 units of Gonal. Don't quote me, but I believe 1 Ganirelix was added to the rotation close to the start of week 2, all to stimulate follicle growth. Lupron 4 mg 2 nights before my retrieval.

Because this was not covered under my insurance, but a reimbursement program, I had to pay the out of pocket package cost of $8K. Anesthesia and medication was an additional $4K.

Words cannot express how grateful & I am to have had Dr. Wiltshire as my doctor, but I will surely try! I emphatically recommend selecting Dr. Wiltshire for your fertility journey. I began my journey nervous, overwhelmed and with many questions. Yet, all nervousness dissipated in lieu of the extremely knowledgeable, empathetic and professional bedside manner of Dr. Wiltshire. During our initial consultation, she took my personal history with care, answered every question I had -no matter how small, and laid out a clear plan of care. During the hormone cycle, the nursing/ medication staff becomes your main contact, but Dr. Wiltshire’s attention to my case and quality of care did not waiver. When I had questions about my treatment, symptoms etc. via email or voice message, Dr. Wiltshire swiftly responded, with an attention to detail I’ve never experienced under any doctor’s care. Dr. Wiltshire and the supporting staff acted so synchronously that I was never concerned about falling through the cracks. Day of my egg retrieval, Dr. Wiltshire was literally the last confident & reassuring voice I heard (responding to my last nervous procedural question) before the anesthesia kicked in, and the first staff person I remember speaking to in post-op recovery.

Breathe easy, because you are in good hands! Additionally, do not feel nervous to ask questions. Dr. Wiltshire’s experience & knowledge combined with her bedside manner makes her the ideal professional to navigate a mentally and physically daunting journey.

We initially requested a consultation via email/ the CU website and the initial consultation was promptly scheduled by her team. During our initial consultation via video chat, Dr. Wiltshire took a thorough personal and family medical history. We also discussed what the motivations and desired outcomes were for our fertility treatment. Lastly, Dr. Wiltshire walked us through the next steps and answered any additional questions we had. Our next steps included blood panels to tests, currently fertility, health status, and any pre-existing genetic conditions. After the needed tests were complete & explained, we began the fertility medications. The medication treatment plan and administration was explained in great detail and had videos to provide step by step instructions. The staff checked in with me regularly and often and Dr. Wiltshire swiftly returned insight to any questions I had. As retrieval day got closer, check-ins and blood work became near daily and the team was amazing the whole time. In the days leading up to extraction, pre & post-care operation was clearly walked through. Lastly, Dr. Wiltshire provided day by day updates and the final results of our egg retrieval cycle.

I don't ,in full ,remember the total costs, but have a ball park of $12-25k all in. I am unsure since the billing department did an amazing job of checking/ running everything through insurance. From the costs that were paid out of pocket, since we do have a robust healthcare plan, we spent an estimate of $4-8k.

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I'm so thankful I had Dr. Wiltshire as my physician. She is smart and knowledgeable, answer all my questions, and most importantly she talked me through all my options at each step of the process and supported my decisions around treatment. I did two cycles of egg freezing due to cancer. The first cycle was unsuccessful, and I was somewhat unsure about trying a second time. Dr. Wiltshire met with me twice before I made a final decision. I never felt pressure from her either way, she was completely supportive of whatever decision I choose to make. Ultimately, I decided to do a second cycle, and Dr. Wiltshire carefully walked me through the adjustments in protocol and answered all my questions. I made it to the egg revival stage the second time and felt so safe in Dr. Wiltshire's hands. Sometimes it's hard to find a doctor attentive to the patient experience, even when you are dealing with cancer and fertility, but Dr. Wiltshire is the rare combination of excellent physician and bedside manner.

With Dr. Wiltshire you are safe to ask the questions you may be hesitating about. The things that worry you and you are not sure about. You will be heard and respected!

The first cycle was ten days of injections. I started with six follicles, three of which grew, but by the end of the cycle only one for possible retrieval so the cycle was ended with retrieval. The second cycle consisted of nine days of injections, this time I was able to proceed to retrieval and had two eggs retrieved and frozen.

Most of my care was covered by insurance, but co-pays for visits including morning monitoring, blood work, ultrasounds, and medication was between $1000 - $1200

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I was very afraid of how I would manage with my busy schedule but she accommodated every question I had an maneuvered my cycle so I would do it before my vacation and an important exam. I gladly did a second cycle with her because of how easy she made it the first time and because she explained to me the percentage of success with my first cycle. I like that she involved me with the process. She is incredibly smart and I’m so glad I got to experience her care as a patient.

Rest easy because you are in safe, knowledgeable, and kind hands. Any worries you have, she will tell you the truth and use her medical reasoning while being understanding. You lucked out as did I!

I had an egg freezing cycle. She monitored my hormones and my follicle size and adjusted the levels day by day and I responded appropriately. She has the medical expertise to get you to achieve your goal. It was nerve wracking for me since I have to pay out of pocket but I only had successful experiences with her.

First cycle $10,450. Second cycle $9700

I did not do elective single embryo transfer

Dr. Ashley is a phenomenal doctor! I could not have had a better experience. I was very nervous coming into the treatments and also had a tight deadline due to switching jobs. She developed a treatment plan that worked with my schedule, optimized to leverage my insurance and have 2 cycles. She answered all of the questions I had, listened to my requests with wanting abdominal ultrasounds if possible, and allowed an alternative for drawing blood that eased the process a bit for me personally. She made sure to be there for both of my retrievals which made me feel as though I was truly in great hands. Can't recommend her enough!

Be honest about your questions or concerns, no matter how trivial you think they are! Dr. Ashley will answer :)

The 1st cycle I went through about 10 days of injections, 3 follicles grew quickly (faster than the rest), so she modified the treatment. We were able to retrieve 8 and freeze 3. I did a 2nd cycle immediately after the 1st. This time, Dr. Ashley adjusted my treatment plan starting with estrogen tablets & clomid at the outset, then I went through about 11/12 days of injections. The adjustments worked and we were able to retrieve 14 and freeze 12!

Very efficient, when I came in, they saw you within 10 minutes of your appointment time, sometimes sooner.

90% of my treatment was covered with my Progyny insurance

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I would recommend Dr. Wiltshire to anyone! She was super communicative and available throughout the whole process, and was really patient and meticulous with my care. The entire clinic as well was well organized, and they offer very early morning monitoring appointments which was super helpful with my work schedule.

Egg retrieval: follistim + menopur days 1,2 follistim + menopur+ganirelix days 3-10 Trigger: lupron only Extraction on day 12

cycle $8000 meds $2500 anethesia $600 storage first year free, then $1200 annually

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Dr. Wiltshire makes herself very accessible to patients. I really appreciated that she always replies promptly to emails and questions. Moreover she does a great job of breaking things down the more scientific aspects of the treatment into more digestible terms and always made me feel very heard throughout the process. IVF / fertility treatment is a mentally, emotionally and physically tough process. However, I always felt that Dr. Wiltshire was there for me / on my team - this is especially impressive given the large size of the clinic! For those working with Dr. Wiltshire, I would recommend that you do your research on the process and communicate clearly to her your questions, preferences, etc. She will definitely listen and accommodate where it makes sense for the treatment plan.

Do your own research on the process and come to her with clear questions, preferences, etc. so that she can help you figure out what would make sense to incorporate into your treatment plan.

Covered by my insurance

Dr Wiltshire is a phenomenal provider. As a patient, I was absolutely respected and taken care of. From the first time we met to our most recent appointment a last month, she has been supportive, kind, compassionate and thorough every step of the way. I honestly cannot say a single negative thing about Dr. Wilthire. She is the best I have experienced in the field of REI/Fertility.

She is the best. Go!

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She was honest and informative. It was a question that I initially brought up. Her response mirrored my thoughts and was backed up with evidence based practice. Explained all the risk, benefits and rationales. She provided reasonings and left me feeling comfortable and confident in potential outcomes.

Dr. Wiltshire is knowledgeable and compassionate. I felt like I was in good hands. I would highly recommend choosing her for fertility treatments. I never had to guess what the next step was in my journey and I knew what to expect every step of the way. Most of all I felt like my well being mattered and therefore felt safe.

We tried IUI first because it made sense. That resulted in a miscarriage due to an abnormal number of chromosomes. Dr. Wiltshire then recommended IVF as we would have the ability to test the embryos that reached the appropriate stage. This plan was sound and resulted in implantation success.

I felt Dr. Wiltshire made the right every step of the way.

This was my first time going through the egg freezing process and Dr. Wiltshire was very knowledgeable, caring and supportive throughout. I really appreciated her candor and kindness as her patient. She also helped me identify my goals, which I had never thought about before, and readily answered any questions I had. I'd highly recommend her to anyone, I had a wonderful experience with her as her patient.

Think through any questions you have in advance so you can make the most of your time with her. She's very thorough!

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Dr. Wiltshire took the time to explain everything from the beginning stages of the IVF process with preimplantation genetic testing through the transfer. I always knew exactly what to expect during each stage. She was approachable, kind and I never felt rushed during our visits.

Do not hesitate to reach out to her clinical staff between visits with questions. They are always very responsible and approachable.

I underwent preimplantation genetic testing as my husband is a carrier for Lynch syndrome. We went through a traditional cycle of egg retrieval over the course of about 14 days. We had 20 oocytes retrieved, 15 mature and 13 embryos that fertilized normally. Of the 5 that made it to the blastocyst stage, 4 tested negative for MLH-2.

Copay for each monitoring visit $30. PGT with Juno Labs - $3000 for probe development plus $400 per embryo tested Retrieval process - $2300 after insurance coverage

Dr. Wiltshire is compassionate, clear, and understanding. I was referred to her by my OBGYN after multiple miscarriages, and I am glad she is my physician. She walked me through my options and answered all my questions. I was able to contact her whenever I needed, and she was available for consultation. (I mostly had video visits so am not sure if this level of availability would be as easy if someone wanted to see her in person.) Most of the scheduling and billing interaction I had was with my nurse, but - when I did have questions - Dr. Wiltshire responded quickly. I chose to connect with her these times via email. I saw her once for a consultation and then after each set of tests we conducted. She was not the one conducting these tests (I would be referred to a specialist or see someone in the practice depending on who was working that day / shift). I was lucky enough to get pregnant under Dr. Wiltshire’s care, and she personally saw me multiple times from 6-10 weeks before I was discharged to my OBGYN. She provided thorough care. I couldn’t recommend her enough.

Feel free to ask your questions. Dr. Wiltshire is attentive and helpful. She will tell you what is happening - in a way that is easy to understand and with good bedside manner.

Dr. Wiltshire is genuinely the best in the field, and I wholeheartedly recommend her and the Columbia University Fertility Center to anyone navigating their fertility journey. She turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into one filled with hope, positivity, and an excellent outcome for me! She's a superstar in my eyes and I will forever sing her praises!

Dr. Wiltshire, knows what she's talking about and will always keep your health and desired outcome top of mind during this entire process.

Morning Monitoring was key; the everyday check-up gave Dr. Wiltshire a full comprehensive review of exactly when would be the most beneficial time to trigger my ovulation and schedule my retrieval. I'm more than grateful to her for leaning into her expertise in scheduling my retrieval because I had initially asked her to wait a day. If she had decided on my schedule, I wonder if my outcome would have been as many as 25 of 31 mature eggs frozen.

Most of my costs were covered under my insurance

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Dr. Wiltshire was very thorough throughout my journey. She knew that I previously underwent failed IUIs and other failed IVF cycles. She ensured I optimized all my options that would increase my success rate. Also stressing the importance of embryo testing was a game changer for me. I felt she knew taking a more aggressive approach, given my condition, is what I needed. And I truly valued her professional consultation and advice.

I highly recommend PGT embryo testing to ensure you aren’t wasting time transferring abnormal embryos.

I had tubal blockage and hydrosalpinx, and endometriosis scarring. Another surgeon performed a tube removal surgery. As well as removal of cysts and endometriosis scarring. I did PGT testing to ensure we transferred a normal embryo. They also did assisted hatching for my frozen embryo transfer.

My insurance covered a large portion of the IVF treatments. However PGT sampling and testing was extra because the sampling and testing was performed at a different lab. $2500 for sampling plus $300 per embryo for the results

I only transferred one embryo, it made sense to aim for a healthy lower risk single pregnancy

Dr. Wiltshire was very professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. She adjusted my course of treatment expertly according to a tricky professional schedule and achieved great results with minimal discomfort. I also appreciated that she was sensitive to the procedure and medication cost, as there was very little unused medication left over.

Dr. Wiltshire will respond to all your questions well--a good idea to prepare some in advance.

150 Gonal-F, 75 Menopur, and 1 Ganirilex for the first cycle, Pregnyl trigger and canceled retrieval as only 7 viable eggs were estimated. Rested without hormones for a week waiting for hormone levels to normalize. Started Estradiol twice daily for a few days to prime the ovaries before resuming 225 Gonal-F, 150 Menopur, and 1 Ganirilex for the second cycle, with a 0.8 Luprong trigger. Retrieved 26 eggs and froze 22 mature ones.

$8k for retrieval, around $5.6 for medication, $600 for anesthesia, $1200 for egg storage every year after first.

Overall, it was a positive experience. During the first 10-14 days of injections, the right side of my follicles were not responding to the drugs and on my left side, there were only 2 that were viable. It was a real bummer that those were the results after I spent all that time and money, but Dr. Wiltshire suggested I continue with the current cycle and do a Duostim, instead of cancelling the procedure. That meant I had to continue with another round of injections in the same cycle to see if there will be a better response. I am so glad I stuck with it because I had way better results the second round of injections.

Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions!

I started with 225 Follistim and 2 powder vials of Menopur. When my body wasn't responding to the drugs, my doses were increased to 300 Follistim and 4 powder vials of Menopur. Because I have low ovarian reserve and I wasn't responding to the drugs, I did a duostim (Double stimulation in the same ovarian cycle). I was able to retrieve more eggs through the duostim.

My insurance did not cover the procedure, so the self pay bundle was $8000 which included all bloodwork and ultrasound as well as the procedure. The anesthesia was $600 out of pocket. My medications were covered by my insurance.

Dr. Wiltshire is always willing to listen and help clarify any doubts that I have relating to the IVF process. She is very approachable and explains any upcoming procedures clearly, which puts me at ease. This is my first time as an IVF patient, and I am extremely pleased to have met Dr. Wiltshire to guide me on the process. I always know that if there are issues that crop up in the process, she would respond back promptly.

Don't be afraid to ask questions when in doubt because Dr. Wiltshire is extremely helpful.

Before each process stage, I always get a detailed overview of what is upcoming which is very helpful for me as I will have an idea of what to expect. For the egg retrieval, I was on 225 units of Gonal f, 1 powder of Menopur, and Cetrotide. There was close monitoring of the blood work almost every other day to ensure that the follicles were growing in line with the medications taken. I had an adjustment to 2 powders of Menopur as a result of these monitoring sessions. I have minimal reactions to the medication dosage which I am very happy with given my lupus condition.

I used insurance to cover the bulk of costs for embryo retrieval and FET but the PGT biopsy testing and anesthesia for the embryo retrieval were paid separately.

No, I chose the number of embryos to transfer as per my own preference.

During my first round, Dr. Wiltshire found a cyst on my ovary and immediately shared her concern with me. I was very nervous about what that meant for my fertility treatment but she calmed my nerves and carefully walked me through her plans to watch the cyst over time and come up with another course of action (pausing the egg freezing process and wait for the cyst to shrink, which it did!). Subsequently after the cyst concern, Dr. Wiltshire explained every step of the egg freezing process I was about to undertake, including the complicated injections I had to give myself every night. On the day of my egg retrieval, Dr. Wiltshire was professional and extremely prepared. I was nervous about the anesthesia but she made the operating room a very calm space. Once I came to, Dr. Wiltshire let me know my egg count and made sure I had everything I needed to recover. My mother picked me up after the retrieval and hugged and thanked Dr. Wiltshire for taking great care of her daughter :). After the first retrieval, Dr. Wiltshire and I talked about plans for another cycle to increase the # of eggs we froze. She talked me through her plans to increase my dosage and push me a little further in order to retrieve more mature eggs. Her plan worked and we were able to retrieve and free more eggs the second time around! It's been about a week and a half since my second retrieval and a few days ago, I had a follow up call with Dr. Wiltshire who wanted to check in and again, answer any questions I had. We talked in detail about options to use my frozen eggs in the future and this is where she really understood my concerns, specifically about fertilizing my eggs and transferring them...in other words, becoming a parent! She made me feel very comfortable sharing my fears and my nervousness about that process and assured me that the decision was mine and there was no wrong way to feel about this. I cannot thank Dr. Wiltshire enough for being so patient and kind throughout this process. I've told several friends to consider seeing Dr. Wiltshire to freeze their eggs and start their fertility treatments. She is incredibly impressive and I am so grateful to have found her!

GO TO HER IMMEDIATELY! And ask all the questions - she literally has all of the answers and can walk you through everything with incredible precision.

Retrieval #1: As mentioned, Dr. Wiltshire found a cyst on my ovary, which delayed my treatment but once it started, I started my injections and pills (Clomid pills, Gonal-F (300 units), and Menopur (2 power vials)) for about 4 days. During that time, I went to the Columbia Fertility Center to do bloodwork and an ultrasound every other day. Once my medication changed as we got closer to the trigger shot, I went in for bloodwork and the ultrasound everyday. For the trigger shot, I had to take HCG 10,000 IU and Leuprolide Acetate (40 units). Then it was time for the retrieval! Dr. Wiltshire retrieved 7 eggs but not many of them were mature (3/7). As a result, Dr. Wiltshire and I talked about a strategy for another cycle and pushing the days for how long I took my medication to try and retrieve more mature eggs. Retrieval #2: After a few months, I began my second cycle with slightly different dosages, as we discussed. I was on Clomid (100 mg), Gonal F (250 IU), and Menopur (150 IU). A few days later, I added Cetrotide 0.25 mg. I did all three injections for a few days until my ovaries grew to be much larger than they were during the first retrieval! Dr. Wiltshire was pleased with how I responded to the medication and she made an educated recommendation to add one more day to my process before the retrieval in an attempt to retrieve more mature eggs, which would hopefully be different than my last retrieval. The results were excellent! I still had a "small" number of eggs retrieved (6) but all except one were mature and were able to be frozen! I was so incredibly happy. Dr. Wiltshire's educated recommendation was spot on and after both retrievals, I ended up with a total number of 8 eggs, which may not seem like a lot but I was quite happy with the results. Fertility treatments are not easy and honestly, I was praying for one or two eggs. So coming out with 8 is cause for celebration! At this point, I don' t think I will do another cycle but my employer does provide these cycles as part of our benefits so I may consider it next year. And if I do, I will immediately call Dr. Wiltshire!

My employer paid for 95% of the costs. I paid roughly $400 for the medication, which came from my HSA.

Dr. Wiltshire was fantastic to work with. She is personable, empathetic, compassionate, a cheerleader. She made the process seem so easy and effortless which reduced my anxiety and apprehension to the whole process. I keep saying if I knew it was this easy I would have done it sooner. I genuinely believe it felt this easy because of the care and attention I received from Dr. Wiltshire.

Everything moves very quickly so when you're ready to commit Dr. Wiltshire will make it happen.

I went through the egg freezing process. Dr. Wiltshire asked me about my preference in timing and developed a strategy around that. I wanted to make this happen asap balancing that I was also expecting to travel and my cycles not falling ideally. I was placed on birth control temporarily and once I was ready, Dr. Wiltshire gave me my dosages for my ovary stimulation/follicle growth. That involved monitoring my follicle growth very carefully. Dr. Wiltshire adjusted my dosages according to progress. Growth was slower than expected so we steadily increased dosages. Growth started picking up but Dr. Wiltshire wanted to make sure the eggs were the ideal size for retrieval so we kept on with the injections until the eggs were in the high-teens mm in size. On the day of the retrieval they retrieved 25 eggs of which 24 were frozen.

This was a well-oiled machine. They held monitoring hours every morning which was convenient for people who work traditional office jobs from 9-5. They often ran on time, the most I waited was 10 minutes. They were very accommodating - I always request to get blood drawn laying down and that can often times disrupt their flow however they never let that phase them and always found a way to make it work for me.

I was charged for my monitoring appointments and my initial consultation with Dr. Wiltshire. All was covered under insurance and was charged based on my plan. My insurance did not cover prescriptions but Columbia University is partnered with multiple specialized pharmacies that give patients reduced rates on medicines.

Dr. Wiltshire's empathetic nature is also worth mentioning. She demonstrates a deep understanding of the emotional and physical challenges her patients may be facing. This empathy enables her to provide not only medical treatment but also emotional support, which is invaluable in the healing process. In terms of knowledge, Dr. Wiltshire is undoubtedly highly skilled and knowledgeable in her field. She stays up to date with the latest research and medical advancements, ensuring that her patients receive the most accurate and effective care possible. Her expertise instills a sense of reassurance, knowing that you are in capable hands. Furthermore, Dr. Wiltshire excels in communication. She has the ability to explain complex medical concepts in a clear and understandable manner. She actively listens to her patients, making sure they fully comprehend their diagnoses, treatment plans, and any necessary lifestyle changes. This clear communication fosters a collaborative relationship between the doctor and patient, promoting better health outcomes. Regarding availability, Dr. Wiltshire has been quite accommodating. She promptly responds to inquiries and ensures that appointments are scheduled in a timely manner. Her commitment to being available for her patients demonstrates her dedication to their well-being and is greatly appreciated.

Dr. Wiltshire has a very thorough consultation during the 1st visit. She explains the various possibilities that could explain the infertility. However, it wouldn't be confirmed until the extensive workup is completed, which also occurs quickly. She and her team are quite knowledgeable and provided frequent updates (mostly by email, at times phone) for any laboratory data obtained that morning you visited the clinic. Therefore, you are pretty much not in the dark of your own medical care.

Initially it was suggested that we opted for IUI after the retrieval. However, once it was realized the sperm quality (mobility) was a bit limited, it was suggested to opt in for IVF. The option for IVF was never forced from the beginning. It was thought we could use a less benign treatment if possible.

Costs included co-pays for medications, ICSI, IVF. The latter two were covered by insurance.

No comment. It was self explanatory as to why a single embryo transfer was the only option (i.e. no female infertility factor, young age, healthy, and the need to avoid adding a risk of a pregnancy with multiples).

Dr. Wiltshire is highly skilled, knowledgeable, excellent communicator and very caring. She explained the entiire egg freezing process from start to finish. She was thorough, compassionate and always available if I had any question. She allowed me to work through my fears about this process and encourage me to make the best decision for myself. When I started the actual process, she was with me through every step and wanted to make sure that I got the maximum number of eggs. She is outstanding and goes above and beyond. Although she couldn't do my actual retrieval she kept in consistent contact with me the day before and after the retrieval. She also checked on me during the week for post recovery. She is absolutely amazing and I couldnt have had a better experience. She is truly a gem and her medical knowledge is outstanding. She is excellent.

You get to meet someone who is caring, knowledgeable and is your personal cheerleader through the entire process

1st time Egg Retrieval, 10 days of meds follutism, menopaur and then the trigger shot Lupron. Egg Retrieval 48 eggs and 28 were mature enough to be frozen

Very convenient and even when the subway delayed -typical NYC transit they accomodated me after being late over an hour. It was no hassle. This place was a breath of fresh air

Self pay for $8,000 for Egg retrieval process, $600 Anesthesia , $95 co pay for Meds they were covered under my insurance some how. First year of storage is free. Then $1200 annually for storage can be broken down into monthly payments

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Dr. Wiltshire was an incredible doctor to support me during my egg freezing process. The process was rushed was I was a cancer patient, but she got me in right away and took excellent care of me throughout the process. She made sure to do some of my morning monitoring appointments so she could check-in and keep me up to date on the process and how things were going. She went above and beyond to make sure that I felt supported and safe throughout the egg freezing process and I cannot thank her enough for the excellent outcome.

Make sure you ask all your questions!

I had to pay a lot for the medication co-pays, but everything else was covered by my insurance