Rated 7.6
Strongly recommend: 42%Neutral: 39%Don't recommend: 19%7.6
42% strongly recommend
24 reviews
Humanity
7.8
7.8
Humanity

Ratings of 1 mean patients felt this doctor treated them as "a number."

Ratings of 10 mean patients felt this doctor treated them as "a human."

Communication
7.7
7.7
Communication

Ratings of 1 mean poor communication.

Ratings of 10 mean excellent communication.

Frequency Seen
8.4
8.4
Frequency Seen

Ratings of 1 mean patients only saw this doctor once or twice during treatment.

Ratings of 10 mean patients saw this doctor at every appointment.

LGBTQ+ Care
2
2
LGBTQ+ Care

Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory LGBTQ+ care.

Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent LGBTQ+ care.

Responsiveness
7.3
OK
Responsiveness

Scale is "poor, ok, good, excellent" and measures how responsive a care team was when patients needed to speak to them.

Education

Medical School
U. of California Irvine
Residency
Northwestern
Fellowship
USC

How Doctor Communicates

doctor, nurse available by email
nurse available by directline
nurse available by directline
doctor available by personal cell phone
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Bradford Kolb works in 1 office at

HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Rated 7.6
Strongly recommend: 56%Neutral: 22%Don't recommend: 22%7.6

Explore Clinic
Pasadena
55 S. Lake Ave., 9th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101

24 patient reviews

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2021 - 2022, Successful
NPS
7
NPS
8
Age 39 - 40
1 IVF
1 Egg Freezing
1 Embryo Freezing
Male Factor
Uterine Fibroids
European
Income $100K - $199K
Teacher
Only Doc Seen
Neutral
Neutral
Successful
Dr. Kolb was warm and personable during initial consult and subsequent appointments. He also maintained emotional neutrality and a very matter-of-fact tone throughout. Our regular appointments tended to be rushed without much time for questions. When we were successful and our pregnancy had reached 8 or 9 weeks, Dr. Kolb seemed genuinely delighted and he even surprised us with hugs!
Systems in place at HRC were mostly seamless and efficient. This was great but didn't always seem very personal/personalized...has an after hours answering service and they will relay messages to your doctor on weekends...has a wonderful social worker on staff...The care coordinator was the most helpful part of our team and the person with whom we had the most communication
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb was warm and personable during initial consult and subsequent appointments. He also maintained emotional neutrality and a very matter-of-fact tone throughout. Our regular appointments tended to be rushed without much time for questions. When we were successful and our pregnancy had reached 8 or 9 weeks, Dr. Kolb seemed genuinely delighted and he even surprised us with hugs!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Form a positive relationship with your coordinator. Find out the best way to communicate with her and don't hesitate to ask questions! If you don't get answers right away, ask again. HRC also has a wonderful social worker on staff who can be a really wonderful and helpful resource for support through the ups and downs of fertility treatment. Finally, I wish I'd known sooner that in the event that something more urgent comes up between visits, HRC has an after hours answering service and they will relay messages to your doctor on weekends. This came in handy a couple of times when unexpected pain or bleeding occurred. It was helpful to be able to have a brief consult and receive some reassurance when the office was closed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Systems in place at HRC were mostly seamless and efficient. This was great but didn't always seem very personal/personalized.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Our treatment protocol seemed pretty standard. I'm not aware of any special modifications made for us. If there were, we were not made aware of them. For us, this was apparently appropriately as our treatment was successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Leona)
The care coordinator was the most helpful part of our team and the person with whom we had the most communication. Unfortunately, both our first coordinator (who we totally adored) and our second, both left the practice during our journey. This was not communicated to us by HRC until after several we'd made several unsuccessful attempts to reach our coordinators. This also made it difficult to feel really comfortable once we met Leona, who ended up being our point person until we "graduated" from HRC. Regardless, she was wonderful and patient with all of our questions. Truth is, all the coordinators are wonderful and will work hard to make sure you are well informed and supported. Try to form a positive relationship, but don't get too attached to one coordinator as she may be replaced with someone else at some point.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
HCR Pasadena is located conveniently , in a shiny, clean, and pleasant office setting. Processes are streamlined and efficient and staff is mostly friendly and accommodating. I found afternoon appointments overwhelming as it gets very busy and waits can be long, but early morning appointments were much more low-key, quiet and on time.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
We paid about $10,000 out of pocket and the rest was covered by insurance. (I think it would have been closer to $25-27,000 without insurance coverage)
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
In our case, Dr Kolb strongly encouraged single rather than multiple embryo transfer.
NPS
7
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
3 of 5
Communication
3 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
4 of 5
NPS
8
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
5 of 5
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2019, Unknown Success
NPS
8
NPS
8
Age 36
2 IVF
PCOS
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Unexplained
European
Income $100K - $199K
Operations
Only Doc Seen
IUI With Other Docs
Neutral
Neutral
Success w/ Doc Too early to know
after the first egg retrieval...he [Dr. Bradford Kolb] adjusted his calibrations for the second round which improved the egg quality and quantity for the second retrieval. Additionally, by being our Doctor during the latest miscarriage, he has already proposed a sweeping new plan for the next pregnancy, including blood thinners, immuno-suppressants, and hormone regimes...prefers a safe, conservative approach and suggests single transfers. He is open to dual transfers but that would be his upper limit. He was rather blunt on the idea of 3+ transfers.
The clinic [HRC] is bright, well appointed, and very efficient. It tends to be on the busy side and often has multiple patients in the waiting area. Wait times are low if you arrive at your appointment as scheduled; we prefer early mornings and are able to arrive on time for work in a different part of town without much difficulty...Nancy [nurse] has been there every step of the way with us. She's been our hype-woman and has offered to help pick us up when we felt loss. She's been a great advocate for us and works with both partners, not just the patient undergoing treatment. I've been included in the plans of care and she's been careful to make sure I don't feel left out.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb has a great deal of experience and is a calm hand through a difficult process. He is very sensitive to our emotional well-being and has shown concern for our individual journey. He was the practitioner who identified the third miscarriage and I witnessed the moment he realized what had occurred. He briefly was surprised but shifted into a comforting role in the blink of an eye. His own shock was hidden from us and he was present for our heart break. I will always respect him for putting aside his own disappointment in order to care for us as people.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Don't be fooled by the aloof-seeming nature he presents. He takes a bit to open up and is genuinely a good guy. He cares and takes the time to learn about you. He may seem robotic at first but he's a good doctor. Very gentle as well.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
While Doctor Kolb can be awkward, he definitely has compassion for his patients. He was very careful following the miscarriage to share information when my wife & I were ready or asked questions. He has a busy practice but our interactions with him are friendly and warm.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Honestly, as the male partner, I wasn't subject to the program my female partner went through. I do know that, after the first egg retrieval (which utilized both oral and injectables), he adjusted his calibrations for the second round which improved the egg quality and quantity for the second retrieval. Additionally, by being our Doctor during the latest miscarriage, he has already proposed a sweeping new plan for the next pregnancy, including blood thinners, immuno-suppressants, and hormone regimes.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Nancy)
Nancy has been there every step of the way with us. She's been our hype-woman and has offered to help pick us up when we felt loss. She's been a great advocate for us and works with both partners, not just the patient undergoing treatment. I've been included in the plans of care and she's been careful to make sure I don't feel left out.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The clinic is bright, well appointed, and very efficient. It tends to be on the busy side and often has multiple patients in the waiting area. Wait times are low if you arrive at your appointment as scheduled; we prefer early mornings and are able to arrive on time for work in a different part of town without much difficulty.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The egg retrievals were $2500 a piece, medication (for stimulation) was $2100 per stimulation cycle, and DNC following miscarriage was $500 or so after co-pay.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Dr. Kolb prefers a safe, conservative approach and suggests single transfers. He is open to dual transfers but that would be his upper limit. He was rather blunt on the idea of 3+ transfers.
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
It was a simple issue of two patients being given an ultra-sound at roughly the same time. Our nurse (substitute for our normal nurse) read notes for both charts and asked us a question about a clot Dr. Kolb had noticed (which did not occur during our procedure). No patient PII or information was disclosed, so it seemed innocent enough.
NPS
8
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
8
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
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2020, Unsuccessful
NPS
8
NPS
8
Age 37
1 IVF
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Poor Egg Quality
European
Native American
Income $50K - $99K
Teacher
2nd of 3 Docs
1 IVF With Other Docs
Neutral
Neutral
Unsuccessful
Dr. Kolb has a calm energy. He performed all ultrasounds and made himself available afterwards for as long as I needed and answered many questions very patiently...very realistic and communicated well what I could realistically expect. He was compassionate and used a protocol that he thought would yield the best results...did a mini I.V.F. with lower doses of medication due to not having a surplus of follicles. It was a very gentle approach and my body responded well. I also used I.C.S.I. with the idea that perhaps my follicles would be firm. I don't think it was necessary, as I had better success at another clinic without it....
You will be assigned a nurse [at HRC Fertility] for your calendar and most communication will be through them. Make sure you understand everything before you go home. It's not always easy to get in touch with them and sometimes you will be passed off to someone else who may not know your situation that well...nurses were very compassionate and personable, which is really important to me. They were mostly knowledgable. I saw different ones and sometimes the information was not consistent....
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb was very realistic and communicated well what I could realistically expect. He was compassionate and used a protocol that he thought would yield the best results. I had previously opted to do 3 rounds of I.V.F. with plans to test the embryos after the final round. All of my eggs fertilized, and zero made it to blast. After this, Dr. Kolb suggested the next retrieval be a 3 day transfer. Since there was no male factor issues or anatomy issues on my part, I asked to do an I.U.I. For me, it was a more economical and logical choice since nothing done, including I.C.S.I. had changed the outcome. In my mind, it was find the lucky egg. So, we started that process. My body had responded well to meds previously, but was not during the I.U.I., so he increased the meds. The next time I went in, all of my follicles "disappeared". I did 3 consults with 3 different doctors after that and submitted all records and each of them said I had probably ovulated early. I really liked Dr. Kolb and found him to be otherwise very competent. I did move on to another Dr. however.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb has a calm energy. He performed all ultrasounds and made himself available afterwards for as long as I needed and answered many questions very patiently.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I did a mini I.V.F. with lower doses of medication due to not having a surplus of follicles. It was a very gentle approach and my body responded well. I also used I.C.S.I. with the idea that perhaps my follicles would be firm. I don't think it was necessary, as I had better success at another clinic without it.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The nurses were very compassionate and personable, which is really important to me. They were mostly knowledgable. I saw different ones and sometimes the information was not consistent.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
They are very friendly and sweet. You will be assigned a nurse for your calendar and most communication will be through them. Make sure you understand everything before you go home. It's not always easy to get in touch with them and sometimes you will be passed off to someone else who may not know your situation that well.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Because we were seen just as the pandemic was beginning, and I am guessing many of their international clientele were unable to travel, the price was at a discount. Mini I.V.F was somewhere around 14,000
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to call with results
NPS
8
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
4 of 5
NPS
8
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
3 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
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2019 - 2020, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 32 - 33
1 Embryo Freezing
Male Factor
Income $50K - $99K
Marketer or PR
Only Doc Seen
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Dr. Kolb took time to discuss everything with us...such a personal doctor and made me feel extremely comfortable every single time I saw him...male infertility due to Cystic Fibrosis and also had a double lung transplant...For my STIM procedure, my treatment plan got extended 2 extra days - during that time I was seeing him daily to evaluate the size of the eggs. I was very uncomfortable but he was very vocal about my comfort and what I would expect each day. Nurse
This clinic [HRC Fertility - Pasadena] is super busy - but they manage their patients really well. They also will open the clinic just for you if they have to. I remember needing a test done based on my cycle and it was July 4th. They opened just to do my testing...There are a lot of moving pieces, for me I found it most helpful to document communication with his team of nurses via email so I had a paper trail and could reference the notes.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
From our first appointment, Dr. Kolb took time to discuss everything with us. Our situation had lots of complicating scenarios and Dr. Kolb never let that stop him or us from moving forward with the treatment plan.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
There are a lot of moving pieces, for me I found it most helpful to document communication with his team of nurses via email so I had a paper trail and could reference the notes.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
He is such a personal doctor and made me feel extremely comfortable every single time I saw him. He has a gentle touch and talks you through every part of the evaluation and treatment. He also made sure we understood everything he said, he would provide diagrams and pictures to further explain things.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Luckily I was pretty healthy and didn't have too many complications, my partner, however, has male infertility due to Cystic Fibrosis and also had a double lung transplant so the entire process we were unsure if we would use his sperm or have to get donor sperm. For my STIM procedure, my treatment plan got extended 2 extra days - during that time I was seeing him daily to evaluate the size of the eggs. I was very uncomfortable but he was very vocal about my comfort and what I would expect each day.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Flor P)
I primarily had one nurse on my case the entire time - but worked with his entire team while she was out. I loved them all!
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
This clinic is super busy - but they manage their patients really well. They also will open the clinic just for you if they have to. I remember needing a test done based on my cycle and it was July 4th. They opened just to do my testing.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Sperm Analysis $200 TESA - $1900 Embryo Freezing - $750 / Annually Genetic Testing - $5k
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
My doctor prefers to only do single embryo transfers, especially for women who have yet to attempt a transfer.
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
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2019, Unsuccessful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 36
1 IVF
PCOS
Income $100K - $199K
Operations
1st of 2 Docs
6 IUI With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Unsuccessful
Since, I was diagnosed with PCOS, Dr. Kolb put me on Menopur and Gonal-F for egg stimulation and Cetrotide as well. Also, Leuprolide for trigger ... He shows compassion with the way he treats me as a patient and also the way he treats my husband. He makes an effort to get to know us and always clarifies everything to make sure we understand the process.
The clinic [HRC] is very clean and has a very comforting ambiance. A couple of weaknesses I can think of is there parking. A bit small, but it's free so really nothing too negative to say about that. Another thing is their blood laboratory. There was blood splatter on the chair that wasn't cleaned and also against the walls right where they dispense the used bloody needles. I wish they would clean that area more.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
The moment we met him during our consultation, we were already very at ease with him. He's very well-mannered and sympathizes with his patients. He shows compassion with the way he treats me as a patient and also the way he treats my husband. He makes an effort to get to know us and always clarifies everything to make sure we understand the process. He makes us part of the team and provides more than enough information so we make the right decision.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Be open and ask questions. Always be positive and take the advice, but if you're not comfortable let him know. Avoid miscommunication or misunderstanding by asking questions. Whatever bothers you address it because it helps more than it will hurt.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb is very well-mannered and we were so at ease or comfortable with him the moment we met him. He's very confident and and answers all the questions we asked. We were always greeted positively and he makes an effort to get to know us.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Since, I was diagnosed with PCOS, Dr. Kolb put me on Menopur and Gonal-F for egg stimulation and Cetrotide as well. Also, Leuprolide for trigger. I was in medication for about 12 days and we did egg retrieval.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Cristina Perez)
I was initially assigned a different nurse at our first cycle and during the stimulation process. When it was time for transfer I was assigned Cristina. Cristina was really great. She's very organized and responds to emails right away. Cristina and Jennifer are a great team. The first team of nurses I was assigned to were not as organized and involved with us. There was a bit of disconnect and miscommunication. I'm glad to have been transferred to Cristina and Jennifer. They are absolutely wonderful!
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The clinic is very clean and has a very comforting ambiance. A couple of weaknesses I can think of is there parking. A bit small, but it's free so really nothing too negative to say about that. Another thing is their blood laboratory. There was blood splatter on the chair that wasn't cleaned and also against the walls right where they dispense the used bloody needles. I wish they would clean that area more.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
It was a very efficient process. When you check-in, you wait for reasonable time and gets called for blood work and then head to a exam room. The restrooms are conveniently located near the exam rooms and the actual ultrasound happens within 15 minutes. After than, we head to a conference room to go over results and next steps with the nurse and Dr. Kolb. Always so efficient.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Almost $17,000 the first round and the second cycle cost us $14,540.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
We decided on switching fertility doctors and ultimately commit with Dr. Kolb because he was willing to put two embryos, if possible, to give us higher chance of at least one of the embryos to implant.
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
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2019, Unsuccessful
NPS
5
NPS
7
Age 39
1 IUI
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Poor Egg Quality
European
Income $200K - $499K
2nd of 2 Docs
1 IVF With Other Docs
Doesn't Recommend
Neutral
Unsuccessful
Dr Kolb was the first person to look at my labs and say that I might not respond well to too much stimulation. He recommended that my eggs may respond better to lower amount of stimulation. I appreciated that. ... He was very calm and neutral. He did not talk about other topics and stuck to the important things, like my fertility concerns. I don't like mindless chatter and he definitely did not do that. Even though I felt like he was repeating a few things, it was better than if he went off on tangents.
They [Dr. Kolb] were quick to get you in and out for the IUI inseminations. Sometimes I thought they were moving too quick. the Doctor had said that I would need to lay down flat for 15 minutes, but they would come and get me out of the room in 5 minutes. ... They gave me an appointment and didn't put that appointment on the doctor's calendar. They did not place a prescription order in time.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
He was very calm and neutral. He did not talk about other topics and stuck to the important things, like my fertility concerns. I don't like mindless chatter and he definitely did not do that. Even though I felt like he was repeating a few things, it was better than if he went off on tangents.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Be ready to get serious. Dr. Kolb is logical like a vulcan. Which I like very much.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Kolb was the first person to look at my labs and say that I might not respond well to too much stimulation. He recommended that my eggs may respond better to lower amount of stimulation. I appreciated that.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr Kolb used Follistim 100 IU for my IUI treatment. I had 5 follicles growing and we did inseminations two days in a row.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The HRC staff are all very nice. The nurse I was assigned sometimes had issues with email communication. Even when she wasn't on vacation I would get auto emails that she was out of the office, which indicated to me that she was not good with details. She is a nice person. She needs to fix her email however. It was very confusing at times what she was saying. Her English was pretty terrible.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
They were quick to get you in and out for the IUI inseminations. Sometimes I thought they were moving too quick. the Doctor had said that I would need to lay down flat for 15 minutes, but they would come and get me out of the room in 5 minutes.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
the IUI cost $2,200 but the medication was another $1,500.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
he is for eSET but he is also very empathetic to the person's needs/wants.
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Lost appointments
  • Failed to call with results
  • Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
They gave me an appointment and didn't put that appointment on the doctor's calendar. They did not place a prescription order in time. The office had closed and I had to pick up my Follistim from the office, I thought I was going to have to cancel this cycle.
NPS
5
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
3 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
4 of 5
NPS
7
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
3 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
5 of 5
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2017 - 2018, Unsuccessful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 31 - 32
1 IUI
PCOS
Latinx
Income $50K - $99K
Only Doc Seen
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Unsuccessful
Dr. Kolb is very professional & caring. We really didn't feel as if he was trying the bare minimum in trying to help me conceive. He did what we wanted, (within reason, we wanted to try pills 1st & he explained why we would go the more aggresive route since I have PCOS). He's a wonderful, intelligent, well mannered physician.... We checked blood levels, then we checked to see if my tubes were blocked with a water ultrasound (in office). My tubes were fine & I didnt have any polyps in my uterus. I do have PCOS though. So he wanted to try Gonal-f 200iu nightly injections. 9 injections all together.
Sometimes the waiting area [HRC - Pasadena] was overflowing with patients, and coordinators. I guess it's great for them, but sometimes no seating and long wait time isn't great for me. At times, the waiting area can get quit loud with everyone talking and the staff calling out patients names very softly so we cant all hear in the hallway near the elevators.... Flor is just the sweetest. Im sure I bugged her a few time with emailing so much, but she responded fast & answered all of my questions.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb is very professional & caring. We really didn't feel as if he was trying the bare minimum in trying to help me conceive. He did what we wanted, (within reason, we wanted to try pills 1st & he explained why we would go the more aggresive route since I have PCOS). He's a wonderful, intelligent, well mannered physician.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Go with an open mind & have questions. Dont be disappointed if the route you want to try 1st is not the same route he wants to try. He will give you his honest opinion.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb was the nicest ever. My husband & I felt very comfortable with him and he answered all of our questions. We never felt rushed, even though there were always many patients in the waiting room.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
We checked blood levels, then we checked to see if my tubes were blocked with a water ultrasound (in office). My tubes were fine & I didnt have any polyps in my uterus. I do have PCOS though. So he wanted to try Gonal-f 200iu nightly injections. 9 injections all together. We checked on ultrasound if my lining was good & we did IUI on Nov 5, 2017. We did progesterone inserts daily as well. Unfortunately, a pregnancy did not happen. He says next time we will be more aggresive with medications.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Flor Parada)
Flor is just the sweetest. Im sure I bugged her a few time with emailing so much, but she responded fast & answered all of my questions.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Sometimes the waiting area was overflowing with patients, and coordinators. I guess it's great for them, but sometimes no seating and long wait time isn't great for me. At times, the waiting area can get quit loud with everyone talking and the staff calling out patients names very softly so we cant all hear in the hallway near the elevators.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
All together, bloodwork, ultrasounds & IUI, (not incl. Meds as rhey were purchased from an outside company) we paid approx. $2300-$2500. (Meds were an additional $1600 from an outside pharm)
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Lost results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
I turned in results of blood work they requested from my pcp, and the receptionist wrote who the give it to (Flor Parada) and she never received it. I wasnt mad, just a little irritated that i had to go to my pcp & request another copy & take it back to Pasadena.
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2013 - 2018, Unsuccessful
NPS
7
NPS
5
Age 44 - 49
4 Fertility Medications
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Poor Egg Quality
Native American
Income $0 - $49K
Only Doc Seen
IVF With Other Docs
Donor Eggs With Other Docs
Donor Sperm
Neutral
Doesn't Recommend
Unsuccessful
Dr Kolb can be mechanical at times...Dr Kolb was not a good communicator when I first saw him. He just told me that I only have a remote chance of conceiving and sent me on my way without telling me there were treatment options, I guess he assumed I knew about IVF and all of that, But I had never heard of anything prior. Dr Kolb has apologized to me before for seeming sterile and cold, but like I said, I don't take things personally.
They [HRC - Encino] are poor with communicating the finances. I was never warned of a drop cycle fee of a thousand dollars and was shocked the first time it happened...The clinic's strength is that you never have to wait in the waiting room for very long and they are organized... my husband had to donate sperm twice because they didn't test the first time within FDA guidelines. I don't understand why they can't test the first sample instead of needing all new (expensive) bloodwork and semen donation all over again.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Kolb was not a good communicator when I first saw him. He just told me that I only have a remote chance of conceiving and sent me on my way without telling me there were treatment options, I guess he assumed I knew about IVF and all of that, But I had never heard of anything prior. Dr Kolb has apologized to me before for seeming sterile and cold, but like I said, I don't take things personally.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Do not take his bedside manner personally. He is regarded as one of the top fertility doctor's in the world, I have seen the reviews and magazine covers and he has a wonderful nursing staff. He is non-threatening and would never be considered creepy or anything like that. You can trust him.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
His main nurse, Debbie treats me like a friend, but Dr Kolb can be mechanical at times. But I don't take it personally.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
He makes it clear that he is trying to save me money by starting off with less expensive meds and overtime my eggs would not respond, he would up the medications and we would just keep trying. I am about to try my last cycle with the most expensive medications available thus far.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Debbie V)
Nurse Debbie is the BEST. She even lets me text her on her personal cell phone because of the nature of the urgency with my scheduling. I understand ethical and professional boundaries, so I do not abuse this privilege and neither does she. She is very helpful and always there when I need to come in on a moment;s notice; and she always finds a way to get me in whether she is going to be in the office or not. She is warm and empathetic.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
They are poor with communicating the finances. I was never warned of a drop cycle fee of a thousand dollars and was shocked the first time it happened. Also, I had a friend pre-pay my IVF procedure and the clinic promised me that it could not be refunded and was safe for me to continue no matter what, but then the head of finances called me and said that my friend got it refunded back right in the middle of me getting treatments and the lady who promised this could not happen did not even apologize for the screw up. The clinic's strength is that you never have to wait in the waiting room for very long and they are organized. They charge twice as much for bloodwork as an outside clinic, so I would say that they are overly expensive. .
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
$500 for bloodwork. $600. a year sperm storage fee. $9.740.00 IVF procedure. $1,000. drop cycle fees, $240 Ultra sound visits. $50.00 consultation. $500 for sperm donation. $4,000. egg donor medications.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
He will not transfer anymore than 2 at a time, but my nurse says that I might be able to talk him into trying 3.
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
  • Provided conflicting information
  • Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
I already described the mess up with not telling me about a surprise drop cycle fee of a thousand dollars and also the mess-up with saying my money was safe when it wasn't. Another thing that happened was my husband had to donate sperm twice because they didn't test the first time within FDA guidelines. I don't understand why they can't test the first sample instead of needing all new (expensive) bloodwork and semen donation all over again.
NPS
7
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
2 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
3 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
5
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
1 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
5 of 5
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Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2018, Unsuccessful
NPS
3
NPS
0
2 IVF
Male Factor
Only Doc Seen
Doesn't Recommend
Doesn't Recommend
Unsuccessful
he [Dr. Bradford Kolb] just does not have time to elaborate on his plans and answer questions...There is no real discussion on plan of action, why things did not work out and what we can do next time to decrease chances of failure... I feel like things are easily overlooked. Treatment feels like trial and error. I do not get a sense that he realizes how emotional and financially hard it the process is.
Financial peopl [at HRC Pasadena] lack detail. You pay out of pocket and it’s a set price but if you go through insurance they bill much more for the procedure. Getting answers and refund is a nightmare...Clinic has its own parking lot and is very private. The staff are nice, phlebotomist are great. Labs and ultrasound are quick...Our nurse is very sweet and answered questions to the best of knowledge that she has. He explained medication mechanism very well. Unfortunately I feel that lately she has been extremely busy and sometimes lack of details. Other staff members have tired to answer questions but they appear to be clueless and in fact just made us feel like we cannot trust how our case is being handled.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Great bedside manner. Very educated, calm and can be very reassuring...when he actually spends time to explain. You can tell he is a very busy doctor and most likely not fully invest in your case as he has too much of a patient load to remember. I feel like things are easily overlooked. Treatment feels like trial and error. I do not get a sense that he realizes how emotional and financially hard it the process is.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Research and formulate questions before visits and after visits and insist on answers. You pay a lot for treatment and should be able to feel like you’re needs are being met.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
The office is very busy and it feels like going to a dentist. Painful quick and goodbye. You get labs, an ultrasound and a few seconds after with the doctor. But really you spend 99% of the time with the coordinator. Dr Kolb is very pleasant and so are the nurses. But he just does not have time to elaborate on his plans and answer questions. It felt very personal to us and it did not come off that way to the team. There is no real discussion on plan of action, why things did not work out and what we can do next time to decrease chances of failure.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
First cycle was done using standard protocol which is menopur, gonal F and citrotide then lastly trigger shot HCG. Second protocol was Lupron, follistim, menopur and hcg trigger. We did not get any explanation really on why he decided this would work best.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Our nurse is very sweet and answered questions to the best of knowledge that she has. He explained medication mechanism very well. Unfortunately I feel that lately she has been extremely busy and sometimes lack of details. Other staff members have tired to answer questions but they appear to be clueless and in fact just made us feel like we cannot trust how our case is being handled.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Clinic has its own parking lot and is very private. The staff are nice, phlebotomist are great. Labs and ultrasound are quick. Decorations can be update. The room men used to produce sample needs to be updated, video needs to be updated and sometimes headphones do not work. Financial people lack detail. You pay out of pocket and it’s a set price but if you go through insurance they bill much more for the procedure. Getting answers and refund is a nightmare.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The whole process cost us 35K so far and no success
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Failed to call with results
  • Provided conflicting information
  • Failed to convey critical information
NPS
3
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
2 of 5
Communication
3 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
3 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
3 of 5
Adaptability
4 of 5
NPS
0
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
3 of 5
Scheduling
3 of 5
Billing Department
1 of 5
Nursing Staff
3 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
1 of 5
Educational Resources
1 of 5
2015 - 2018, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 34 - 37
3 IVF
3 Embryo Freezing
Unexplained
European
Income $50K - $99K
Nurse or HC Services
3rd of 3 Docs
6 Fertility Medications With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Dr. Kolb has a wonderful bedside manner. He greets you with a hug and genuinely cares about his patients. He returns phone calls personally and always makes sure you understand what is going on.... From our first visit up to our last discharge visit he always greeted us with a smile and a handshake. He is professional with a great bedside manner. He is constantly keeping up to date with medical studies and conferences.
Everything is self contained at this clinic [HRC - Pasadena] making it a one stop. You will see your doctor, coordinator, lab, financial and surgical team all at the same office! With everything in the same location appointments are less stressful. The clinic is large and in high demand. However even with a large patient doctor ratio you are never rushed.... Dr. Kolb has a wonderful bedside manner. He greets you with a hug and genuinely cares about his patients.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb is a phenomenal doctor. From our first visit up to our last discharge visit he always greeted us with a smile and a handshake. He is professional with a great bedside manner. He is constantly keeping up to date with medical studies and conferences. At such a large clinic I was afraid I would be just another number, I was wrong. Every staff member I came into contact with was pleasant and seemed to genuinely care about me and the treatment I was receiving.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Don't wait, go see him now!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb has a wonderful bedside manner. He greets you with a hug and genuinely cares about his patients. He returns phone calls personally and always makes sure you understand what is going on.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr. Kolb started off treatment with multiple diagnostic tests. Labs, ultrasound and a hysteroscopy. Medication was started low and Dr. Kolb followed my results very closely. If adjustments needed to be made it was under his direction.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Monica)
Monica was assigned as our coordinator and main person of contact. She handled everything from medication ordering and appointment scheduling. She was wonderful at checking in regularly and always returned calls and emails promptly. When I needed extra medication Monica was there to send me samples to get me through treatment. And for extra peace of mind she gave me her personal phone number for after hour contact. Unfortunately she no longer works there. Her successor, Flor is also fantastic and I believe will live up to the standard Monica held as Dr. Kolb's assistant.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Everything is self contained at this clinic making it a one stop. You will see your doctor, coordinator, lab, financial and surgical team all at the same office! With everything in the same location appointments are less stressful. The clinic is large and in high demand. However even with a large patient doctor ratio you are never rushed.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Dr. Kolb advised us of our option to transfer multiples. At my age the maximum amount that he would transfer was 2. He did warn us of the possibility of having twins.
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
2006 - 2017, Unsuccessful
NPS
7
NPS
8
Age 26 - 37
5 IVF
Anovulation
Endometriosis
PCOS
Tubal Blockage
Unexplained
European
Income $100K - $199K
Teacher
2nd of 2 Docs
5 IUI With Other Docs
Neutral
Neutral
Unsuccessful
...The only negative with the follow-ups is that I feel like I am constantly re-living the past cycles and reminding him [Dr. Bradford Kolb] of what worked/didn't work, what he said about treatment changes, etc. We are currently undergoing (so far failed) IVF treatments with Dr. Kolb. He has been encouraging and hopeful the entire time we have been cycling with him. He has a calming and supportive bedside manner and I would recommend him to friends/family. Unfortunately all of treatment costs are out of pocket. It's devastating and heartbreaking each time it fails. I'm not sure if the doctors truly understand how difficult it is to just hand over, in our case tens of thousands of dollars, for something that has no guarantee of success at the end. As compassionate at Dr. Kolb is, I'm not sure he understands this aspect of treatments and how it influences the decisions we've had to m
Natalie [HRC nurse] is wonderful. She is kind, compassionate and understanding. She always responds to me as soon as possible when needed and answers (or finds the answers) I need in a timely manner...We are completely out of pocket so we have spent about $50,000 (IVFs in past and present). IVF cycles are about $10000 each, although they do have packages. FETs cost $3500. Drugs are separate and are charged through the pharmacy. They are several thousand each cycle. Surgery (hysteroscopy) was covered by my insurance. Pregnancy monitoring was not covered so I had to pay out of pocket for all of those.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
The first time I became a patient of Dr. Kolb was over 10 years ago. After years of infertility and multiple failed IUIs at another clinic, we decided to do IVF with Dr. Kolb. Our first IVF failed and Dr. Kolb changed our protocol. Second cycle failed as well. Dr. Kolb was great about getting us back in for a follow up appointment after each failed attempt and also giving us options going forward (i.e. We could change our approach and do GIFT or ZIFT). While on a treatment break, we miraculously conceived on our own. While we weren't technically under his treatment plan at the time, Dr. Kolb monitored us throughout the first trimester. Over 7 years later we returned for more treatments to try for another child after not being able to conceive on our own for all those years, again. Dr. Kolb seems to stay up to date on current treatments, testing, and research. He was very thorough, performing a hysteroscopy and running new blood tests, all of which came back great. I mentioned having a high ANA level at one time, as I was concerned it could effect cycle outcome, but he felt it didn't matter. I don't necessarily agree with this, but not all doctors believe that treating a high ANA makes a difference. I'm still not convinced of that, so I'd say that's one negative I personally feel about his treatment plans. He does prescribe Medrol, but I don't feel it's enough if there are immune issues going on with me. We then we started a new cycle with injections. It failed. Again. Dr. Kolb, was caring, as always, and re-evaluated our plan right away and added some meds (i.e. Lovenox). Our next cycle was an FET which was successful, but ended in a second trimester miscarriage (genetically normal baby). When I returned to his care again following the miscarriage, he immediately ordered a loss panel. This was helpful and thoughtful for me as you always want answers no matter what. Some doctors make you wait for a loss panel until several losses. The only negative with the follow-ups is that I feel like I am constantly re-living the past cycles and reminding him of what worked/didn't work, what he said about treatment changes, etc. We are currently undergoing (so far failed) IVF treatments with Dr. Kolb. He has been encouraging and hopeful the entire time we have been cycling with him. He has a calming and supportive bedside manner and I would recommend him to friends/family. Unfortunately all of treatment costs are out of pocket. It's devastating and heartbreaking each time it fails. I'm not sure if the doctors truly understand how difficult it is to just hand over, in our case tens of thousands of dollars, for something that has no guarantee of success at the end. As compassionate at Dr. Kolb is, I'm not sure he understands this aspect of treatments and how it influences the decisions we've had to make along the way.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Research treatments, possible problems that might impede success, and pay attention as you're cycling so that you are knowledgeable about choices and can ask for changes in protocol. I wish I would have adovocated more for myself when it comes to possible immune/high ANA issues.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Kolb is a compassionate physician. He has great bed side manner and takes the time after failed cycles to follow up and go through what we could change. Sometimes I do feel as if he forgets pieces of my history, but I guess that's understandable with having several patients.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
First cycle was injections with Lupron, delestrogen, progesterone injects, metformin and prednisone. Second, Centrotide was used instead of Lupron and heparin was added. Both produced highly fragmented day 3 embryos which resulted in a negative beta. When I returned this time around he has been having me use low-stim (hopes for better quality eggs), centrotide for a couple days before retrieval, then retrace progesterone, medrol and lovenox after retrieval or transfer (depending on the med). These past three cycle have been negative as well, although I do make it to blasts now (vs the cycles 10 years ago). Frozen transfer resulted in a pregnancy and I was on progesterone suppositories, estrace, medrol, lovenox, and delestrogen. Medrol is prescribed to try to prevent embryo rejection at transfer, lovenox to try to prevent blood clots and hopefully help with implantation.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Natalie Pena)
Natalie is wonderful. She is kind, compassionate and understanding. She always responds to me as soon as possible when needed and answers (or finds the answers) I need in a timely manner.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The clinic is clean, beautiful and organized. The surgery center is on location so everything is done at one place (hsg, hysteroscopy, retrieval, transfer, etc). Waits can vary. Sometimes I'm seen right away, sometimes I have to wait, but I understand surgeries can take longer than expected.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Monitoring appointments are available for several hours in the morning. You simply make an appt (usually at your previous appt). You sign in when you arrive and your name is called for you to go back into an exam room. Exam room are very nice.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
We are completely out of pocket so we have spent about $50,000 (IVFs in past and present). IVF cycles are about $10000 each, although they do have packages. FETs cost $3500. Drugs are separate and are charged through the pharmacy. They are several thousand each cycle. Surgery (hysteroscopy) was covered by my insurance. Pregnancy monitoring was not covered so I had to pay out of pocket for all of those.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Dr. Kolb always lets me decide (1 or 2), but recommends 2 embryos for each transfer because of my history. I agree with this approach in my case.
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to call with results
  • Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
  • Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
I've only ever had very minor issues. They have said they would call if any leftover embryos made it to freeze, but did not call. This last cycle, icsi was preformed on my eggs, but we do co-incubation.
NPS
7
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
3 of 5
NPS
8
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
2017, Unknown Success
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 37
Poor Egg Quality
Tubal Blockage
Income $100K - $199K
Teacher
Only Doc Seen
IVF With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Success w/ Doc Not sure
Dr Kolb is the kind of Doctor that is realistic as well as compassionate towards women with fertility issues. He takes his time to analyze your situation in order to give his expert advise. Even though it may be difficult to absorb the information based on your situation, he is gentle and sensitive. We trust him as our RE.... Dr Kolb prescribed Cetrotide and Gonal injection stimulation medication for me as well as the triger shot. The Gonal injection was fine except the Cetrotide and triger shot gave me a little welt in the injection site and felt a bit of an itch. Originally, Dr Kolb thought, based on my situation, that we would only be able to retrieve 1-3 eggs after my cycle. Surprisingly, after my 1st cycle and egg retrieval, Dr Kolb retrieved 9 eggs!! I guess the stimulation meds really helped in my situation.
This office [HRC pasadena] is extremely busy. In the waiting room, there are about 20-25 people waiting to see their doctor. We have always had to wait at least 30 minutes after our actual appointment to see our doctor.... Dr. Kolbs nursing staff is awesome. They are very responsive and knowledable. With all the expenses we made for this treatment, it was defjnitely worth it. We are cery happy with out coordinator, Flor Perada.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Kolb is the kind of Doctor that is realistic as well as comassionate towards women with fertility issues. He takes his time to analyze your situation in order to give his expert advise. Even though it may be diffucult to absorb the information based on your situation, he is gentle and sensitive. We trust him as our RE.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
My husband and I were happy with Dr. Kolb from our original consultation. He was very direct with us which was want we wanted to hear given my situation. He was realistic and offered good advice.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr Kolb prescribed Cetrotide and Gonal injection stimulation medication for me as well as the triger shot. The Gonal injection was fine except the Cetrotide and triger shot gave me a little welt in the injection site and felt a bit of an itch. Originally, Dr Kolb thought, based on my situation, that we would only be able to retrieve 1-3 eggs after my cycle. Surprisingly, after my 1st cycle and egg retrieval, Dr Kolb retrieved 9 eggs!! I guess the stimulation meds really helped in my situation.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Care coordinator)
Dr. Kolbs nursing staff is awesome. They are very responsive and knowledable. With all the expenses we made for this treatment, it was defjnitely worth it. We are cery happy with out coordinator, Flor Perada.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
This office is extremely busy. In the waiting room, there are about 20-25 people waiting to see their doctor. We have always had to wait at least 30 minutes after our actual appointment to see our doctor.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Single cycle $8900 Anesthesia $550 PGS $4950 ICSI $1500 AHA $550 Embryo freezing $700 Meds $3500
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
4 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
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2004 - 2016, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
9
Age 32 - 44
2 IVF
European
Latinx
Native American
Income $0 - $49K
2nd of 3 Docs
2 IVF With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
My experience as a patient was a positive one. I felt very comfortable Dr. Kolb from the start, he listened, then recommended certain medical treatments to under go prior to cycling so we could have the best outcome. Which worked, I conceived on our first attempt with Dr. Kolb...For my first IVF cycle with Dr. Kolb, we did Traditional IVF age factor, Day 3 transfer - 1 successful singleton pregnancy and healthy delivery, my son. FET - unsuccessful 2nd IVF Minimal IVF (per my request, age factor) financial cost, less medication - Day 5 transfer - unsuccessful
[HRC - Westlake's] Strengths would be, affordable treatment, In house egg donor program. Weakness would be, depending on the time of year they may be understaffed...My experience as a patient was a positive one. I felt very comfortable Dr. Kolb from the start, he listened, then recommended certain medical treatments to under go prior to cycling so we could have the best outcome. Which worked, I conceived on our first attempt with Dr. Kolb.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
My experience as a patient was a positive one. I felt very comfortable Dr. Kolb from the start, he listened, then recommended certain medical treatments to under go prior to cycling so we could have the best outcome. Which worked, I conceived on our first attempt with Dr. Kolb.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Be open with what you feel will work for you, you know your body best, he'll listen and make every attempt possible to meet your needs as a patient.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
During our first meeting with Dr. Kolb he was exactly what we were looking for in a Dr. friendly and personable, a Dr. who was eager to help us in achieving our goal to have a family.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
For my first IVF cycle with Dr. Kolb, we did Traditional IVF age factor, Day 3 transfer - 1 successful singleton pregnancy and healthy delivery, my son. FET - unsuccessful 2nd IVF Minimal IVF (per my request, age factor) financial cost, less medication - Day 5 transfer - unsuccessful
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Natalie)
I had 2 Fresh cycles and 1 FET at HRC. The first was many years ago my nurses no longer work there. The main care coordinator as well as the other nurses made me feel comfortable, they always greeted us with smiles and you could tell they loved the work they did. This last cycle my nurse coordinator was over loaded with patients do to being short staffed during that time. Understandably frustrating for her and us, yet, after expressing our concern we all tried to make the best out of a stressful situation.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Strengths would be, affordable treatment, In house egg donor program. Weakness would be, depending on the time of year they may be understaffed.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
1. Cycle fee Payment. 2. Separate Payment to Pharmacy for protocol medications. 3. Purchased and reimbursed HRC for medication provided to complete cycle prior to retrieval. 4. Payment to on site Surgical Center for Anesthesia for egg retrieval.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
No, he didn't have a set number nor force his recommendation, it was a decision we (the patients) and Dr. agreed on. My embryo transfers were based on how many we had and no amount would be transferred that could potentially put my health at risk.
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Miscommunication between nurses.
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
3 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
9
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Westlake Village
NPS
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
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2016, Unknown Success
NPS
7
NPS
7
Age 35
1 IVF
Unexplained
Income $100K - $199K
Entrepreneur
Only Doc Seen
Neutral
Neutral
Success w/ Doc Not sure
Dr. Kolb is a very smart man. He might not be the most talkative, but you can tell he's brilliant. The transfer was so much easier than I expected! I was most nervous about it and felling very vulnerable. You don't have access to him as a patient. Only his nursing staff. I get that he doesn't want to answer every single minuscule question about the process, but i think it'd be nice to get more answers directly from him.
When I had questions they'd go days without being answered. The baseline appt [at HRC Pasadena] wasn't made until 4:30pm the day before! My husband had to put his entire work day on ice because he didn't know what time he was needed, only that he was needed...Bottom line, I spoke to Monica and she is aware of what happened and she got me reassigned. Back to priming with the pill. I'll never know if this had an effect, but I produced far fewer eggs than was expected based on my hormone levels on my Day 3 check. Again, we will never know, but I am dead certain the doctor didn't prescribe
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb is a very smart man. He might not be the most talkative, but you can tell he's brilliant. The transfer was so much easier than I expected! I was most nervous about it and felling very vulnerable. You don't have access to him as a patient. Only his nursing staff. I get that he doesn't want to answer every single minuscule question about the process, but i think it'd be nice to get more answers directly from him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
You're going to this clinic because of their success rates. Not to make best friends with your doctor. Know that going in and you'll be fine. Also, this guy knows his way around a cervix. haha! You want that in an RE.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I was primed with birth control but only due to scheduling. More on that later. I was on antagonist protocol.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Natalie)
I want to say that the situation was rectified after I spoke to MONICA who was the head nurse on BK's team. I was reassigned to KIMBERLY who was lovely, always responsive and answered my questions lovingly and took her time. But only after I had lived a nightmare with NATALIE PENA. Yes, she gets a first and last name call out. If she is assigned to you, run do not walk to Monica and ask to be reassigned. This nurse mismanaged my care so poorly, it MAY have affected my outcome. We'll never know. I said before I was primed with the pill. ONLY because I told Natalie that my husband had a work trip and I called to get more details on our IVF schedule. It was my first and I had no clue how long anything took, etc. She put me on the pill instead of letting me know that we could have frozen my husband sperm to use at egg retrieval. The original protocol was to start off a natural cycle. I never spoke to Dr. Kolb regarding this change, because I didn't think about it. Then there was the fiasco with the meds. I won't go into detail, but I could write a book. In the end, my meds ended up coming late and costing me $1000 more because she took too long to order them. Then she acted like she was dong me a huge favor by "loaning" me meds to start my cycle on time. When I had questions they'd go days without being answered. The baseline appt wasn't made until 4:30pm the day before! My husband had to put his entire work day on ice because he didn't know what time he was needed, only that he was needed. I could go on but I'll stop because I'm bored of my complaining. Bottom line, I spoke to Monica and she is aware of what happened and she got me reassigned. Back to priming with the pill. I'll never know if this had an effect, but I produced far fewer eggs than was expected based on my hormone levels on my Day 3 check. Again, we will never know, but I am dead certain the doctor didn't prescribe those pills. Maybe he would have anyway? But if I had known I could have just frozen my husbands sperm I would have opted for that 8 days a week! Again, we'll never know.
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
  • Lost results
  • Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Reference my review of my nurse
NPS
7
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
1 of 5
Frequency Seen
3 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
2 of 5
Adaptability
3 of 5
NPS
7
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
1 of 5
Nursing Staff
2 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
5 of 5
Verified
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2012 - 2013, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 43 - 44
Donor Eggs
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Poor Egg Quality
European
Black or African-American
Native American
Income $50K - $99K
Only Doc Seen
IVF With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
There was a minor setback w/the donor-dr kolb felt the first round of eggs weren't quite up to his standards, so even though we all felt impatient and eager to move forward, he made the donor start over. It set us all back a month or two, but it made the eggs the best quality, and we genuinely believe this is why our treatment was successful and we have our now 3 year-old perfect daughter! I am not convinced another fertility center would have been as discriminating or patient as dr kolb was.
Everything was great [at HRC] except the billing! Really wish I could remember the specific woman in billing who was HORRIBLE: confused and confusing, defensive when she made mistakes (which she did). I feel we were not given a clear picture of the TOTAL cost at the beginning (I have heard this of most clinics-no matter how much you ask for total, ball-park, most money you'll have to spend, it's always more than they told you). It was the only thing that soured our experience at HRC. I think she may not be there anymore, so hopefully that's better...
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
So glad we went with dr kolb. We feel he is the number one reason we have our beautiful daughter! There was a minor setback w/the donor-dr kolb felt the first round of eggs weren't quite up to his standards, so even though we all felt impatient and eager to move forward, he made the donor start over. It set us all back a month or two, but it made the eggs the best quality, and we genuinely believe this is why our treatment was successful and we have our now 3 year-old perfect daughter! I am not convinced another fertility center would have been as discriminating or patient as dr kolb was.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Listen to him! He knows what he's doing. I did not have great experiences with other clinics that I consulted with before settling on dr kolb at hrc. I'm SO thankful that I trusted myself and kept looking until I felt truly comfortable with the clinic and doctor. This process was stressful and emotional enough; I needed something to feel right.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr kolb explained things very clearly, patiently, and kindly. Consulted with another dr at CARE before going to HRC, and they were kind but not as clear/I felt confused. Not w/dr kolb.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Everything was great except the billing! Really wish I could remember the specific woman in billing who was HORRIBLE: confused and confusing, defensive when she made mistakes (which she did). I feel we were not given a clear picture of the TOTAL cost at the beginning (I have heard this of most clinics-no matter how much you ask for total, ball-park, most money you'll have to spend, it's always more than they told you). It was the only thing that soured our experience at HRC. I think she may not be there anymore, so hopefully that's better...
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Probably ended up around $40-$50,000 when all was said and done (I'm including all Meds, the egg donor, etc, which may not all be directly related to the clinic; I'm not sure of specifics w/only the clinic
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Just billing stuff. Also, to be clear, we were at HRC Pasadena, which I didn't find on this list...
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
West Los Angeles
NPS
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
2 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
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2009 - 2012, Successful
NPS
7
NPS
7
Age 43 - 46
2 IUI
9 IVF
Donor Eggs
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Unexplained
European
Income $100K - $199K
Only Doc Seen
Donor Sperm
Neutral
Neutral
Successful
Dr. Kolb is a great RE, up to date on latest treatment options and no afraid to work outside of the box when standard treatment options might not be indicated. That said, as a patient, I had to lead our relationship, push for communication, push for answers, demand responsiveness.
HRC Pasadena is a high volume clinic. Each RE has his own clinical team but there are shared back office functions (billing). Dr. Kolb was often late, often double booked, often scattered as he went from patient to patient... Because of the number of staff, often times the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb is a great RE, up to date on latest treatment options and no afraid to work outside of the box when standard treatment options might not be indicated. That said, as a patient, I had to lead our relationship, push for communication, push for answers, demand responsiveness. We developed a great relationship over the decade that I saw him and I know he was invested in helping us achieve our goal of starting and completing our family.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Do not leave any appointment without a full understanding. Ask as many questions as you need to satisfy your understanding of your treatment protocol and why. Do your research and don't leave things that you don't understand or that don't make sense to you unsaid.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
I demanded a partnership with him that I'm not sure he would have offered of his own volition. So, I did feel like a human, although I pushed to have that relationship and I know others who I referred to him reported not having that experience.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I did non-lupron, estrogen priming, cetrotide cycles that all included high dosages of stimulating medication, Medrol, baby aspirin, a combination of lining building estrogen agents and usually a combination of progesterone support. I cycled well, fertilization reports were high, my lining was an issue (not trilaminar but I eventually had two live births anyway).
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Marie Gil)
She got to know me, what I needed from her in terms of communication and the expectation of having timely follow-up. She was genuinely interested in me, my husband and our results. She went above and beyond to offer donated medication when available to help defray costs.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
My own egg cycles were $10K plus another 3-4K in medication and $2,500 in PGD. My donor egg cycle was 30K give or take. My donor embryo cycle was 3K
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Lost paperwork
  • Lost appointments
  • Failed to order appropriate test
  • Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
  • Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
HRC Pasadena is a high volume clinic. Each RE has his own clinical team but there are shared back office functions (billing). Dr. Kolb was often late, often double booked, often scattered as he went from patient to patient. To this day I hear of patients waiting in an exam room for up to an hour, for retrievals or transfers being delayed by poor/over scheduling. If one is not on top of their own game, demanding of professional courtesies, it is a labrynth to navigate. They refuse to invest in patient facing personnel who could make each patient's experience far less stressful. Because of the number of staff, often times the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. No one is overseeing the bigger operation or work-flow. No one is trouble shooting how to improve the patient experience or all that concerned that the reputation of the clinic isn't great.
NPS
7
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
3 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
7
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
2 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
2 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
4 of 5
Educational Resources
5 of 5
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
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2019 - 2020, Unsuccessful
NPS
0
NPS
0
Age 31 - 32
1 IUI
1 IVF
Donor Eggs
Surrogacy
European
Income $500K+
Only Doc Seen
LGBTQ+
Doesn't Recommend
Doesn't Recommend
Unsuccessful
He [Dr. Kolb] was never available to answer any questions, and he failed to be available to meet our surrogate before IUI...never treated us like we would understand the treatments or procedures, and never answered our questions, even when clearly stated over email. We received clearance for an egg donor who Dr. Kolb claimed passed genetic screening, and we spent thousands of dollars preparing her for a cycle, only for the office to realize that she was a genetic carrier for a terrible disease and they would not harvest eggs from her. There wer
Our experience at this clinic [HRC Fertility] was nothing short of a nightmare. Dr. Kolb never treated us like we would understand the treatments or procedures, and never answered our questions, even when clearly stated over email. We received clearance for an egg donor who Dr. Kolb claimed passed genetic screening, and we spent thousands of dollars preparing her for a cycle, only for the office to realize that she was a genetic carrier for a terrible disease and they would not harvest eggs from her. There were many oversights in this office and a complete lack of patient care and communication. I truly worry about the procedures and protocols in this office.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Our experience at this clinic was nothing short of a nightmare. Dr. Kolb never treated us like we would understand the treatments or procedures, and never answered our questions, even when clearly stated over email. We received clearance for an egg donor who Dr. Kolb claimed passed genetic screening, and we spent thousands of dollars preparing her for a cycle, only for the office to realize that she was a genetic carrier for a terrible disease and they would not harvest eggs from her. There were many oversights in this office and a complete lack of patient care and communication. I truly worry about the procedures and protocols in this office.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Read all of the reviews. Really consider if you want to see this doctor. Look at alternatives.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb is not respectful of his patients and does not treat them with kindness or compassion. He was never available to answer any questions, and he failed to be available to meet our surrogate before IUI. His staff said he was not available as he was at “lunch with his wife”, when in fact, I witnessed a drug rep taking him out of the office for a meeting.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
This clinic has no strengths. The weaknesses are very prevalent. They are not good with communication, billing, or the actual procedures. To any new patient, I would say really research clinics and read as many reviews as possible. If you get a weird feeling meeting with a doctor, trust your gut.
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to call with results
  • Failed to order appropriate test
  • Failed to send your chart to another clinic
  • Lost results
  • Provided conflicting information
  • Failed to convey critical information
  • Lost or damaged samples
  • Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
NPS
0
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
1 of 5
Communication
1 of 5
Frequency Seen
1 of 5
LGBTQ+ Care
1 of 5
Trustworthiness
1 of 5
Compassion
1 of 5
Explained risks
3 of 5
Adaptability
1 of 5
NPS
0
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
1 of 5
Scheduling
3 of 5
Billing Department
1 of 5
Nursing Staff
1 of 5
LGBTQ+ Care
1 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
1 of 5
Educational Resources
1 of 5
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2019, Consult
NPS
7
NPS
8
Age 41
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Latinx
Income $50K - $99K
Only Doc Seen
Neutral
Neutral
Success w/ Doc Too early to know
I had a consultation with [Dr. Bradford Kolb]. He was not harsh in his delivery as he presented the facts and explained the IVF process. He was thorough in his explanation and kept me informed on what he saw during the ultrasound. He was neither too positive or negative but his overall approach was kind...He's going to present the facts and give you the information you need to make a decision on moving forward in the IVF process.
During my consultation everyone I encountered [at HRC] was very kind and patient. They were very thorough in their explanations...HRC in Pasadena has a calming atmosphere. As you approach the elevator there is a sign requesting that children stay on the first floor as it may be hard for patients to be around children. The lobby is very fancy and plays upbeat music. It is not a clinical environment. They have gone to great lengths to create a home like setting. It does have a calming affect. Coffee and water are provided. The receptionist is very friendly.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
I had a consultation with Dr. Kolb. He was not harsh in his delivery as he presented the facts and explained the IVF process. He was thorough in his explanation and kept me informed on what he saw during the ultrasound. He was neither too positive or negative but his overall approach was kind.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
He's going to present the facts and give you the information you need to make a decision on moving forward in the IVF process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb was matter of fact in his delivery neither too positive or negative.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Josephine Lai)
During my consultation everyone I encountered was very kind and patient. They were very thorough in their explanations.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
HRC in Pasadena has a calming atmosphere. As you approach the elevator there is a sign requesting that children stay on the first floor as it may be hard for patients to be around children. The lobby is very fancy and plays upbeat music. It is not a clinical environment. They have gone to great lengths to create a home like setting. It does have a calming affect. Coffee and water are provided. The receptionist is very friendly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
My insurance does not cover the costs of IVF. I went in for a consultation and should expect to pay about $23,000 for an IVF and genetic testing of the eggs.
NPS
7
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
3 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
1 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
3 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
NPS
8
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
3 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
Verified
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2019, Unknown Success
NPS
9
NPS
9
Age 36
1 IVF
1 Egg Freezing
Latinx
Income $0 - $49K
2nd of 2 Docs
3 IUI With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Success w/ Doc Too early to know
The doctor gave me a good vive since I met him. I feel comfortable doing my treatment with him . I met him at his seminar and then when I had my first consultation he was pretty good explaining the procedure that he would do in my case. ... I had 3 ectopic pregnancies and when I saw another doctor before dr Kolb they told me to to IUI which in my case didn’t work. De Kolb told me since the bugging that the only way to try to get pregnant would me to do ivf.
Even though HRC is a big clinic. Everyone there is so nice ... The clinics strengths is that they are always busy this means that they have a lot of patients which is a good sign I would think. The only complaint would be the parking. If you go during the busy hours you might not find parking ... The nurse is very professional. She seems that she loves her job. She always answers my emails or any questions or concerns that we have.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
The doctor gave me a good vive since I met him. I feel comfortable doing my treatment with him . I met him at his seminar and then when I had my first consultation he was pretty good explaining the procedure that he would do in my case.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
To write all your questions before you go to the appointment
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Even though HRC is a big clinic. Everyone there is so nice
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
His extrategy on my case was to be honest with me . I had 3 ectopic pregnancies and when I saw another doctor before dr Kolb they told me to to IUI which in my case didn’t work. De Kolb told me since the bugging that the only way to try to get pregnant would me to do ivf.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Natalie )
The nurse is very professional. She seems that she loves her job. She always answers my emails or any questions or concerns that we have.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The clinics strengths is that they are always busy this means that they have a lot of patients which is a good sign I would think. The only complaint would be the parking. If you go during the busy hours you might not find parking
NPS
9
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
NPS
9
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
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Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2015, Successful
NPS
9
NPS
9
Age 37
1 IVF
European
Income $200K - $499K
Nurse or HC Services
Only Doc Seen
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Dr. Kolb's bedside manner is one of disarming confidence. He's so confident that it could easily be misinterpreted as arrogance, but he's extremely caring and patient with questions. It is obvious he has seen it all. When our family was extremely vulnerable, Dr Kolb respected our concerns and fears.... Our cycle was very straight forward though it presented more complicated due to our age.... Patients should not expect to get the warm and fuzzies the entire time, but rather have a doctor who knows his craft and will lead you in the right direction.
They [HRC Fertility Pasadena] come highly recommended for a good reason. They are professionals and have a high success rate. Recommended by city of hope for cancer survivors. They came through for us and we are very thankful for their care.... She [nurse] was good, a bit distracted at times but compassionate.... Based upon age, plus medications. We were fortunate to receive a grant from Baby Quest to cover the costs of medication and a portion of our cycle.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Kolb's bedside manner is one of disarming confidence. He's so confident that it could easily be misinterpreted as arrogance, but he's extremely caring and patient with questions. It is obvious he has seen it all. When our family was extremely vulnerable, Dr Kolb respected our concerns and fears. Patients should not expect to get the warm and fuzzies the entire time, but rather have a doctor who knows his craft and will lead you in the right direction.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Trust the process. Relax. You'll be better off for it.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Our cycle was very straight forward though it presented more complicated due to our age.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Monica)
She was good, a bit distracted at times but compassionate.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
They come highly recommended for a good reason. They are professionals and have a high success rate. Recommended by city of hope for cancer survivors. They came through for us and we are very thankful for their care.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Based upon age, plus medications. We were fortunate to receive a grant from Baby Quest to cover the costs of medication and a portion of our cycle.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
N/A as we only had one embryo.
NPS
9
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
9
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
3 of 5
Nursing Staff
3 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
Verified
Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2008 - 2011, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 37 - 40
Donor Eggs
Surrogacy
Ashkenazi Jewish
Income $500K
Marketer or PR
2nd of 2 Docs
IVF With Other Docs
Donor Eggs With Other Docs
Surrogacy With Other Docs
LGBTQ+
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Dr Kolb was warm and attentive in person and on the phone. He spoke so that we could understand all aspects of what we were doing medically, and helped us make choices when appropriate. He never appeared rushed or like he was pushing us out to get to his next appointment, and he was a pleasure to deal with...Communication was clear, and the one time we had a miscommunication with office staff, Dr Kolb called me himself yo acknowledge it and apologize.
We had some difficulty with communication from the coordinator, and when Dr Kolb realized it, he called me and addressed it...The practice is large, which can be off putting to some, but it did not affect our experience. They are LGBT affirming, and we had no issues being 2 men pursuing parenthood...Dr Kolb was warm and attentive in person and on the phone. He spoke so that we could understand all aspects of what we were doing medically, and helped us make choices when appropriate. He never appeared rushed or like he was pushing us out to get to his next appointment, and he was a pleasure to deal with.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Kolb was warm and attentive in person and on the phone. He spoke so that we could understand all aspects of what we were doing medically, and helped us make choices when appropriate. He never appeared rushed or like he was pushing us out to get to his next appointment, and he was a pleasure to deal with.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Ask your questions and ask got further clarification on things that are not clear or concern you. He's got a good bedside manner, and made us feel comfortable, which was important for us particularly because we had already had a difficult experience at another clinic.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Communication was clear, and the one time we had a miscommunication with office staff, Dr Kolb called me himself yo acknowledge it and apologize.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I don't recall.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
We had some difficulty with communication from the coordinator, and when Dr Kolb realized it, he called me and addressed it.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
The practice is large, which can be off putting to some, but it did not affect our experience. They are LGBT affirming, and we had no issues being 2 men pursuing parenthood.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
I don't recall.
NPS
10
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
1 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
3 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
Verified
Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2016 - 2017, Unsuccessful
NPS
9
NPS
10
Age 38 - 39
2 IVF
Uterine Fibroids
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Unexplained
South Asian
Income $50K - $99K
Accountant
Only Doc Seen
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Unsuccessful
Dr Kolb take his time to answer all my questions and give honest opinion of how he predict my ivf outcome....He personally called me to explain my question and concern....For my retrieval cycle, I started with birth control pills enskyee first, then gonal F 900 with Menopur, then added centrotide... they [HRC] provide exceptional care and service to you. Wait time in the lobby was never more than 10 mins and their staffs are all highly trained.
Hrc Pasadena is a little bit more princey compare with other ivf clinic in Los Angeles area. But they provide exceptional care and service to you. Wait time in the lobby was never more than 10 mins and their staffs are all highly trained....I never have trouble scheduling my monitoring appt, I alway get my 7:30 am so I don't have to take too much time from work....They are good in communicating via email. Most of the time I got a reply within 24 hrs.
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Kolb take his time to answer all my questions and give honest opinion of how he predict my ivf outcome. I have to have two egg retrieval to come up with 9 embryo for Pgs and pgd testing, only 1 came back normally.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
He personally called me to explain my question and concern.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
For my retrieval cycle, I started with birth control pills enskyee first, then gonal F 900 with Menopur, then added centrotide.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Natalie Pena)
They are good in communicating via email. Most of the time I got a reply within 24 hrs.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Hrc Pasadena is a little bit more princey compare with other ivf clinic in Los Angeles area. But they provide exceptional care and service to you. Wait time in the lobby was never more than 10 mins and their staffs are all highly trained.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
I never have trouble scheduling my monitoring appt, I alway get my 7:30 am so I don't have to take too much time from work.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
I spent about $50000 for two round of ivf.
NPS
9
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
2014 - 2015, Successful
NPS
5
NPS
N/A
Age 33 - 34
Donor Eggs
Surrogacy
European
Latinx
Income $200K - $499K
Only Doc Seen
IVF With Other Docs
LGBTQ+
Doesn't Recommend
Successful
My husband and I were less than thrilled by the fact that our interactions with him [Dr. Kolb] were limited to the initial consultation and the phone call to select the embryos that were implanted.
...Make friends with [the HRC Pasadena] nurses! Very nice, but not all there...
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
He achieved a successful twin pregnancy the first time around, so based strictly on results, he can't be faulted. Nevertheless, my husband and I were less than thrilled by the fact that our interactions with him were limited to the initial consultation and the phone call to select the embryos that were implanted. He delegated all of the interactions to the nurse, which often felt a bit frustrating.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
Don't expect to talk to him very often and make friends with his nurses!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
All in all, the interaction felt rather transactional. He was lovely the few times we did speak, but the fact we went mostly through his nurse made that feel more like a customer than a patient.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Yvonne Hinkle)
Very nice, but not all there...
What specific things went wrong at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Provided conflicting information
NPS
5
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
2 of 5
Communication
3 of 5
Frequency Seen
1 of 5
Trustworthiness
3 of 5
Compassion
2 of 5
Explained risks
3 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
Operations
2 of 5
Nursing Staff
3 of 5
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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2019, Unsuccessful
NPS
6
NPS
6
Age 47
1 IVF
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
European
Income $50K - $99K
Marketer or PR
Only Doc Seen
Doesn't Recommend
Doesn't Recommend
Unsuccessful
As an older patient he [Dr. Bradford Kolb] tried I guess but truth be told his attention was not there. It was like he had somewhere else to be. He is an lovely man but I didn’t feel like he had time for me. My partner was not happy, he would be more scathing. On a positive, the doctor was very surprised I even had eggs at my age...He seems to not have time and will scurry off. Odd behavior...I did mini IVF treatment which seemed to give us good results given I was told I had no hope. I produced 5 follicles with 2 eggs. Only 1 egg fertilized but I had a negative result.
[HRC was a] Nice clinic with great facilities. Extremely busy reception at times but I would always be seen on time. I was never delayed. Everyone is quite pleasant. I didn’t feel like a number to be honest. But because things have not worked out for me I won’t be going back...[nurses gave] Great attention. Over compensated for the doctor’s lack of compassion truth be told...I did mini IVF treatment which seemed to give us good results given I was told I had no hope. I produced 5 fol
How was your experience with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
As an older patient he tried I guess but truth be told his attention was not there. It was like he had somewhere else to be. He is an lovely man but I didn’t feel like he had time for me. My partner was not happy, he would be more scathing. On a positive, the doctor was very surprised I even had eggs at my age.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
He seems to not have time and will scurry off. Odd behavior.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)?
He spent very little time with us. I was fine but my partner was not. It agitated him. The doctor did what he had to and would quickly move on leaving his coordinator to discuss.
Describe the protocols Bradford Kolb used in your cycles at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I did mini IVF treatment which seemed to give us good results given I was told I had no hope. I produced 5 follicles with 2 eggs. Only 1 egg fertilized but I had a negative result.
Describe your experience with your nurse at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Mayra Camacho)
Great attention. Over compensated for the doctor’s lack of compassion truth be told.
Describe your experience with HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
Nice clinic with great facilities. Extremely busy reception at times but I would always be seen on time. I was never delayed. Everyone is quite pleasant. I didn’t feel like a number to be honest. But because things have not worked out for me I won’t be going back.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Bradford Kolb at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
I paid 13,000 including medicines.
Describe Bradford Kolb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic).
My doctor would have transferred both but unfortunately one did not take.
NPS
6
Doctor
Bradford Kolb
NPS
Humanity
3 of 5
Communication
3 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
2 of 5
Compassion
3 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
1 of 5
NPS
6
Clinic
HRC Fertility (Jinxin Fertility Network clinic)
Pasadena
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
5 of 5

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