Brian Barnett

Dr. Barnett is very knowledgeable and fully explains all of what can be expected within our testing and treatment. He would outline step by step processes and draw diagrams to help us understand. Based on results of things happening at different stages of the treatment, Dr. Barnett was able to explain to us why things likely happened a certain way and any adjustments he may make if we need to go through another cycle (this is our first IVF cycle). I did feel at times that Dr. Barnett would talk over me and not fully let me ask questions of him and at times felt as though he may have been rushing. However, once this was addressed with him, he seemed to take that feedback and listen to my concerns more fully. Overall, we have been pleased with Dr. Barnett as our fertility doctor and are hoping for continued positive results as we move forward to the next stage of treatment!

Provide him with feedback if there is something you are unhappy with. He seemed to receive it well when I addressed my concern with him and communication has been better since then.

As we were dealing with male factor infertility, Dr. Barnett had to coordinate with my husband's urologist. The two offices did this very well. We did an IVF cycle in which all embryos were frozen. Medication regimens and every other day monitoring (labs and sonograms) during the medication timeline were done. After egg retrieval, eggs were fertilized using ICSI (due to our male factor infertility). Embryos were grown to day 6 before being biopsied and frozen. We did choose to have genetic testing of the embryos done. We have not yet gotten to the stage of embryo transfer.

The insurance I have does cover fertility treatments, so payments went towards my deductible and then once that was met, I payed a copay. It is hard to talk about costs because I believe our experience being billed to insurance is different than what it would be private pay.

Dr. Barnett does seem to prefer single embryo transfer if consideration of factors supports this. In our case, because of my age and the fact that this is our first time undergoing IVF, he did let us know he would be doing a single embryo transfer. However, if the facts of our case were different, he may have considered another option.

I never was able to make embryos. All he ever did was make minor adjustments to the same protocol. My AFC was always over 10, yet some how there were only ever to retrieve 3-4 eggs. He didn’t offer much insight. Wasn’t really ever on time for the telemedicine follow up appointments and then rushed through them in 5 minutes. If I got emotional, he seemed to hurry and end the call. Never really felt like he had my best interest in mind. Once we completed three cycles, he told me it was pointless to continue since we weren’t getting any results. Basically told me there were other ways to start a family and we didn’t need to continue with IVF. That was then end of my treatment with him and I never scheduled a Follow up for “alternate family planning”. I know deep down this is t the end, but I needed to find a Dr who could help me and not give up for the sake of ruining his SART data.

Beware, if you don’t feel like he’s willing to help, leave sooner. I was always hopeful, but somehow ended up with the same results. I wish I had left after the second failure. Just be cautious, and guard your heart.

It was all pid for under insurance. I had to meet my maximum oop of 7,000.00

Each consultation feels/felt a bit rushed and not as detailed as we needed. He successfully removed one of my fallopian tubes and saved the other after discovering a blocked tube. He is very direct and almost dismissive at times with our questions. We are currently exploring other Doctors to move forward with IVF.

For the end-goal, he is good and very experienced. For bedside manner & delicacy he lacks the compassion we are needing.

We removed a blocked fallopian tube successfully. Our next step was timed intercourse with fertility medications (a form of IUI). He told us about 3 tries with this method before we should consider IVF. We had two failed pregnancies and one chemical pregnancy. We are in the process of considering the option of IVF and exploring all options.

Very confusing. We have insurance but not a copay. We have only been charged for office visits a few times, but have been in the office numerous times. The financial consultant confirmed that we have a credit on our account and that is why the office visits haven't been charged. No one told us up front about the credit or what it is from. We are still pending information on it.

We were told he only does single embryo transfer; which he said is better statistically for a healthier pregnancy and birth.

I loved my doctor! We had this clinic recommended by close friends and could not be happier that we went with them for treatment. The entire office is sensitive and supportive continually! We used them for our egg retrival, and IVF cycle. Their help was available around the clock. You feel more like a family friend than a patient. Our entire process was made smoother with IVF dallas in Frisco.

Take a deep breathe. This journey is a hard one but finding the right doctor and put peace back in your heart and control into your hands. There is nothing to relieve the fear of Infertility like the care of a good doctor.

The entire process becomes a blur after it is finished but I will do my best to recount the steps used. At first when testing began my blood work showed it was low in one hormone so the doctor put me on clomid. Then I switched to Dr Barnett who said I didn’t need the medicine and it would thin out my uterus lining so he took me off. He was right. The real issue was my husbands sperm or lack thereof. He had a procedure done known as reverse vesectomy to hopefully clear the blockage. we continued with IVF using extracted sperm during his procedure. Egg retrival began in January of 2018 and I can’t remember all of the drugs we were on but it was a rough month to say the least. Shots and pills and we were staying in a hotel during house renovations to make things nearly comical. Then the procedure was scheduled and we had great success. 56 healthy eggs retrieved. I cried with joy. Then we waited for a full cycle to begin our frozen embryo transfer process. We miraculously got pregnant in our month of waiting. Our darling daughter was born 10 months later and we enjoyed her for two years before starting the process to get our 2nd child. We picked up right where we left off and had a smooth IVF process. One very healthy embryo was transferred. I was on estridiol pills and progesterone in oil shots for 3-4 months and weaned off completely at 13 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy.

Infertility is expensive. I also believe in you get what you pay for. I would round up that we spent 25k on the process of IVF maybe $30k with all the medications and visits. The frozen embryo transfer was $3,700.00 but then the medication was $698.00 here and $250.00 there. I wasnt focused on keeping track of all the cost but felt I got what I paid for and was satisfied with my care and comfort throughout.

Dr.Barnett was very transparent and straight forward through out our treatment. He explained the treatment plan he was optimistic of a good outcome, but did not provide unrealistic expectations. He told our chances for example he told us couples trying to conceive naturally have a 25 % chance conceiving on any given cycle and that are chances were not greater during IUI treatment. One cycle we did see Dr.Ku and he was very nice and wanted an additional vaginal sonogram total three that cycle which we were not prepared for because on the other three cycles Dr. Barnet only competed two each cycle. We unfortunately did not have the money to complete three as we were paying OOP for everything and both doctors were very understanding and instead of loosing the cycle the gave different instructions we unfortunately still did get a BFP yet

Make sure you ask questions and he does not mind answering them he is very blunt and will not sugar coat them, but kind as well

The first cycle of IUI we did a natural round with a trigger shot and progesterone suppositories .The second round was the same as above but with added clomid days 5-9. The third and fourth were clomid ,follestism injections , trigger and the progesterone suppositories x 14 day until blood test to confirm. We did blood work and sonograms with every cycle. Towards the second - four he got a little more aggressive in hope to get a few more follicles to better out chances of conceiving at the time we were using donor sperm and it increased the cost greatly.

I spent a approx 10-14 grand on four IUI and other diagnostic procedures and labs . We also had to use donor sperm which increased the cost

I love how honest and upfront he is. He is very confident in his abilities and it made me feel at ease. He had not problem adjusting the course of action when my body wasn’t responding the way we anticipated. He explains everything, writes it’s our and even draws pictures then sends you home with what was written out to refer to later. My personality type meshed well with his, I want the facts and I want to know he’s got it handled. He never came across cold, he has 3 daughters himself. He’s compassionate but in a very secure matter-of-face way that I appreciated.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. He can talk fast but will always stop to ask if you understand. Don’t hesitate to say no. He will find another way to explain it. This is YOUR treatment plan, you need to understand what your body will be going through. There’s no shame in that. I came with questions written out in case I forgot and I found it very helpful.

Because I have H.A I needed a lot more medication to stimulus my follicles. Cycle 1 we did a week of clomid and he stopped that because there weren't any results, we went straight to injectables. At home intercourse...no pregnancy. Went for round 2 with IUI but had to cancel due to a family emergency and I needed to fly to California. He wouldn’t continue because the risk of OHS was too high. I came back and we decided IVF but with 4x the amount of injectables bc of how my body responds. I was in every other day getting checked with sono’s and bloodwork. Dr. Barnett did the egg retrieval, 9 mature and in the end sent 3 to PGS-T testing. Will do the FET sometime in November.

Insurance covered the majority of it.

He said “we do single embryo transfer here.” And that was the end of it. I’m not the right candidate for multiple embryo transfers nor do I want that so I didn’t ask for him to elaborate. I know he has stressed the health risks of multiples to us before while I was on the high dose of Menopur.

I have been seeing Dr. Barnett for 5 months, he made a plan for us in the beginning with what tests are necessary and when to do them. At each visit he has sat down to explain exactly what to do next after each visit assessment. I never felt over whelmed with medication, or timing of things to be done throughout the cycle. I had rough appointments with having PCOS and my body not cooperating like it should, but he has always been compassionate and invested in my husband and I.

He is pretty blunt. Know that going in, there is no "beating around the bush". His compassion grows as he knows and is around you.

I was diagnosed in September of 2018 with PCOS. In the following May, my OB referred me to Dr.Barnett after not responding well to my fourth failed round of chlomid. Dr. Barnett had me do lab work in my first visit so any alterations needed in my health could be made promptly. When I began a new cycle, we scheduled my HSG test, which came back clear, and he put me on a birth control pill just for that cycle in order to keep it short (since I have a history of very long cycles). When I started my next cycle, I began letrozole, my body responded very well in that i had three mature follicles. On cycle day 11 we were told to "baby dance", on cycle day 12, in the office, I was given the ovidrel trigger shot. We were directed to "baby dance" on cycle day 13 and 14. On day 15 I began progesterone suppositories until my negative hcg test. This was my first treated cycle under the care of Dr. Barnett so far. Even though I just found out yesterday we are not pregnant, I feel like this was our first real shot and we are ready to go again.

My ultrasounds or consultations (with insurance) were approximately $50 each, HSG was partially covered by my insurance, out of pocket was $50, ovidrel, letrozole and progesterone was aproximatelt 200 for one cycle.

He has great results and he is very knowledgable. I think sometimes they forget that we are going through this with very high emotions and lots of drugs in our system and sometimes we don't react in the way that seems rational but we are putting everything we have into this and just want a successful outcome. I don't want to feel rushed or that I am asking stupid questions and sometimes I feel that with Dr. Barnett that is his feeling. He is very knowledgable and we trusted him to be our doctor for this journey due to things we have heard and I am glad we did but sometimes I wonder if we chose the right place. We are in about $41,000 so far and no baby. Hoping for a different outcome this time around.

Be prepared to wait in the waiting room

Even though the clinic advised us against it we went with Attain and we are doing round 2. Currently have spent $37,000

I am so grateful to have had such a knowledgeable, thorough, considerate doctor. I appreciate his straightforward nature and the efficiency of his office. We felt so comfortable with us recommended path of treatment, and so cared for along the way.

You are in great hands! Personally, I came prepared with my questions and Dr. Barnett helped me understand our history, our needs, and our potential for a successful pregnancy without having to take the most aggressive approach. I felt so informed, and hopeful about our future thanks to Dr. Barnett’s time spent with us and I hope you will too!

We had unexplained infertility & Dr. Barnett explained what percent of patients fall into this category. We had done a few tests in preparation - HSG, sperm analysis, ovarian reserve & thankfully all looked healthy & normal. So he recommended IUI treatment, with low doses of fertility meds. I took clomid & low doses & of gonal-f & ovidril to trigger ovulation. My body responded well to all meds, the first IUI was unsuccessful. Dr. Barnett had said we’d reevaluate each time to see my body’s response, and because my response we good, we kept the same low dose treatment for a 2nd round IUI that was succcessful!

I was provided a cost sheet at the beginning which was helpful since I don’t have infertility coverage through my insurance. Fertility meds cost about $500 each time, each sonogram was $250 & the IUI was about $500+...

Because we had no known issues, IUI was recommended for us which we felt great about. I had reservations about IVF which I shared with him & he shared helpful insights for me to consider if we learned we may need that path later (for example, we could limit our number of embryos if we were concerned about having many more than we wanted to implant should we ever need IVF treatment).

I remember upon first meeting Dr. B that his confidence was calming. He's incredibly knowledgeable about the fertility process, roadblocks, and options, and he was thorough when trying to figure out our fertility issues. He's straight forward and to the point, yet takes the time to get to know you which I'm all about... it's a nice balance between a realist and a coddler, if you will. It was always a pleasure meeting with him.

Be prepared with your questions and don't be afraid to keep on asking them - he's a busy doc, but he'll give you the time if you need it.

We were an unexplained case of infertility, so considering that, Dr. B wanted to only try 2 attempts at IUI starting with a conservative approach to stimulation drugs (Follistim and Clomid) for round 1, and a higher dosage for round 2. The plan was that if the IUI's didn't work, to not waste our time and money and shoot straight for IVF with a fresh transfer. First 2 IUI's were unsuccessful. Did the IVF with fresh transfer. Worked like a charm.

Our insurance didn't cover much of anything, so we had to pay out of pocket.

Considering my age and a consultation with the embryologist (and my fearlessness of twins as I'm a twin and love being one) we went with 2 embryos for transfer.

I only met with Dr. Barnett maybe 2 or 3 times and each time I felt as though my questions were dismissed or treated as if they were a dumb question. After the failures his nurses would always call with the results and there was never any follow up with Dr. Barnett. Only when I requested an appointment with him did I see him specifically. When I finally left it was because I felt as though Dr. Barnett was just placating me and my decisions (which I am not the expert in) until I came to the most costly of his services IVF. Never once did I feel as though my treatment was personalized to me and my conditions but rather my numbers fit into a chart of this is her number so we will do x which is standard for all women. I also have hypothyroidism which was documented in my chart but he never tracked my numbers or asked for them until I found out shortly after my 3rd IUI that my TSH level was low and he said "well that definitely could've been a factor in the negative result" but I had to go to a different doctor to get my blood drawn to get numbers.

If you go to him stand your ground and ask questions until you are satisfied with the answers not him. He is the expert, this is his area of focus so he should be the one leading the conversations of next steps not waiting on your next call.

Did 5 cycles of Clomid only increasing amount of medicine each time. Negative pregnancy test. Did 3 IUI's only thing changed was amount of injectible (follistim). only reasoning was that the last one failed. All 3 negative pregnancy test. One cycle of Femara after IUI's at my request (research I found stated better results for women with PCOS). Produced same result (one mature follicle) as the fully injectionable cycles did. Negative pregnancy test.

Each sonogram was $95 and each blood draw was $75. Clomid cycles with timed intercourse were about $300. IUI's were $4000 - $5000 with medication, sonograms, blood draw, semen analysis, semen prep, insemination, and beta blood draw. Received a pay schedule for IVF and it was $23,000 before prescriptions.

Dr. Barnett came highly recommended by a friend who is also a physician. She had a successful second round of IVF after conceiving her first child with a seperate physician. My friend had a complicated medical history I was excited to see how Dr. Barnett could help me. My husband and I had one consultation and I felt that we were told to go lose weight and then come back. My husband and myself have been overweight our whole lives and to he told to do what we have not been successful with in the past seemed impossible. We have basically given up our dream to have children because we can't seem to find a way to lose weight. We have had so many setbacks in trying to lose the weight that we have basically given up. Hearing again that our weight would be the obstacle to becoming parents was devastating. We were given the information to see another provider to help us lose the weight and have still not been successful 2 years later. We are also older so we feel the clock is ticking.

Dr. Barnett is a great physician and very smart but he is not very sensitive. He is very statistics and facts based. He is not warm and fuzzy but I have heard from other people that he gets results when the numbers are more in your favor.

It was recommended that I get a full health check up to make sure that I was healthy enough to undergo infertility treatments. I was recommended to take Provera to regulate my cycle. I was recommended to take metformin to aid with my insulin resistance and referred to a weight loss provider and a cardiologist.

The breakdown of cost was as follows: Cost of office visit, Cost of medications, cost of consults- weight loss provider and cardiologist, cost of monthly ultrasounds

Dr. Barnett is very dry and to the point which I appreciated. He specifically tailors the treatment plan based on your needs. He is ruthfully honest so if you don’t appreciate that then don’t go see him. He will not hold your hand but he will do everything to get you pregnant. I trust his advice and expertise.

Don’t expect him to hold your hand!

I had tried Clomid with my OB and that didn’t work. So he suggested Femara for three months. Then when that didn’t work he suggested IUI but with only a maximum of three. After that did t work, he strongly suggested ivf with a frozen transfer. He advised against any fresh transfers especially with my PcOS

Total was about 25,000 for ivf I believe

Dr Barnett strongly encourages transferring one embryo at a time unless the embryos are terrible quality or you’re advanced maternal age. He advises against multiple embryos

We only had a phone consult as I live in Ohio and his office is in TX. He looked over all of my medical history and expressed what he thought was the next steps in moving forward which basically I felt like was putting me on the back burner. My accomplishments with weight loss seem to never be enough and as someone who is going to be 42 I feel like I don't have time to wait. But that didn't seem to matter. The doctor was thorough and organized and is well knowlegable in his area of expertise. But when it came to my specific needs, I felt like I wasn't heard.

Make sure you have all questions and concerns written down and don't be afraid to express them.

The only protocol that we are doing now is weightloss and maintaining that I have a cycle every month. We set up a treatment plan for other testing to be done before we start cycling for transfer.

I had to pay 100.00 out of pocket for the phone consult and was informed that the thaw and transfer would cost 3700.00 not including meds and several tests leading up to transfer.

I don't know how many embryos this doctor would transfer at once but I'm not opposed to multiple embryo transfer at once.

Dr. Barnett was so wonderful to work with. With unexplained infertility, 2 failed rounds of IUI we elected to do IVF. I suffered ovarian hyper-stimulation from the fertility drugs after my egg retrieval and ended up having a 3 day stay in the hospital with bilateral pleura effusions and needed a paracentensis of my abdomen to drain the excess fluid from swelling. Dr Barnett managed my care in and out of the hospital and made sure that I was well taken care of. He also saw the financial burden this was all taking on us and helped by waiving the ISCI cost. Unfortunately after the embryo transfer we did not conceive by Dr. Barnett was determined to help us! I took a break and when I went back to start my second round of IVF, I was miraculously pregnant naturally! Dr. Barnett managed my pregnancy theough 10 weeks and then I transferred to an OBGYN that he recommended. I am happy to say I have a beautiful baby girl!

Be open-minded

IUI x2 IVF with ICSI X1

Easy to go in and get sonos and labs drawn

Round of IUI including drugs approx $750 IVF plus egg retrieval, embryo transfer, ICSI, and drugs approx $10,000

We chose eSET because I didn’t want a multiples pregnancy

He seemed really knowledgeable and confident. I like the way he explained everything and wrote it out for you on a scratch paper and then reviewed everything once more before leaving the office. He always made me feel hopeful.

Come to the office prepared with anything you think you may need and any questions written out that you want to ask. Keep records of anything given to you and keep it organized neatly.

I do not remember specifics.

I believe one cycle was less than $18k.

He mentioned my age was young enough that he felt confident in transferring a single embryo and said it was better to chance having one healthy baby than risk having two unhealthy babies.

Doctor Barnett was very blunt, treated me like a number and was very negative since the beginning. Didn't ajust treatment, and told me that there was no other treatment plan or options for me. I felt unheard, unsupported, and dismissed. When my estrogen levels were in the lower limit at the beginning of the cycle, he said: "this is a lousy cycle". I had to beg the nurse to ask him to come and personally talk to me when the treatment wasn't being successful. I asked if there was something he could change and his response was: "no, this is it for you. There is no regroup and try again". Which is hard to heard when you are 33, and the only wrong thing that I have is low egg reserve.

Stand up for yourself, ask all the questions, and ask for second opinion

300 gonal F, 150 menopur

Techs were different every time, therefore, measurement would vary

I had progyny

He said from the beginning the only does single embryo transfer

I love Dr. Barnett and truly feel like I would not have my daughter if not for his care and concern in treating me as an individual patient. I now live out of state and will continue to go back to him for any future procedures, even though it may require a 10 hour drive to see him.

Make sure you are ready for results. He does not waste time on a “softer” or more gentle approach to solving your fertility problems. He isn’t playing the role of counselor and confidant but rather of an expert medical solutioner.

Surgery to remove as much endo scarring as possible, time to heal, then a carefully monitored cycle including Follistim injections, vitamin D supplements, and other medications based on my unique bloodwork results.

I paid approximately $18k for my IVF cycle. Meds were an additional $10k or so. Embryo storage $600/year. Stand alone FET cost of approx. $5k including monitoring and meds.

Dr. Barnett was open to transferring 2 embryos when reasonable. Would not have transferred more than 2.

He gave me a chance at having a child. I’m still waiting on a transfer date. He was open, honest and wants to help us. He realizes how important it is to have a child for my husband and I. He referred my husband to a specialist who treated my husband’s infertility. He addressed my concerns and gave me confidence to believe I can achieve a pregnancy.

Listen to him. Give him a chance.

He reviewed all the work from my previous two doctors. He put me straight into IVF. I did meds in January 2019. Retrieved 8 eggs in February 2019. Transferring hopefully in May 2019 is the doctors plan.

Yes I’m currently at $12.5k for my egg retrieval. $3.5k for my transfer. Looking at another $12.5k for a possible another surgery. I’ve spent over $20k with all 3 doctors now.

He only does single transfers.

Dr. Barnett is the best doctor ever! He explains everything in detail and is very hands on. He shoots straight and I need that. He never gave up on us. He's truly a great man. I am forever grateful for every thing he has done for us. He just encouraged is at every point and I will never be able to thank him enough for our baby boy.

Even if you get a negative result, stay with the same doctor. We had 2 FET, with no baby. And the 3rd one resulted in a normal baby boy. Don't give up before the miracle happens.

He is a good doctor, but I would not recommend seeing him if you have DOR. At my follow up, he let me know that i would be reported as a failure for his data. What an awful thing to say. I was very taken aback.

Do your homework on clinics. There are so many in Dallas to choose from. Dr Barnett may be a great fit for you.

Had we completed a cycle, it would have been about 21k with all meds and PGS testing.

Had we gotten to transfer, the plan was for one.

Dr Barnett’s goal is to have you have a positive successful pregnancy. He explains his course of action, answers any questions and he is professional and courteous. He is methodical and provides timelines for the action plan. He is awesome.

Same thing I’d tell anyone anywhere: Listen and ask questions.

Preference for eset. I do not know how strongly he feels about this as I have only wanted to do eset, so it was never a conversation.

Direct personality, focused on getting you through a cycle only goal is results. Not extremely friendly, very business like and cost discussed 1st visit.

Make up questions prior to going and ask them. Directly ask about procedures and timelines.

He is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. If he notices changes need to be made to your current treatment plan, he makes them without hesitation. My husband and I trusted his opinion every step of the way and we now have a perfect, healthy little boy.

Trust him.

We used the Univfy program our first go around. We had to pay upfront around $18,500 not including medications or anesthesia for egg retrieval.

We were not allowed to have multiple embryos transferred due to using the Univfy program.