Chantel Ianthe Cross

Dr Cross is very thoughtful and kind and has great bedside manner. She explained everything thoroughly and answers my emails promptly when I have additional questions. There seems to be a "difference of opinion" between many doctors at this clinic so it's hard to know who is "right" at times but perhaps it's more an art than a science?!

Have a list of questions ready because she will answer anything you have thought of

Clomid 50mg x 3 for IUI with frozen donor sperm. Clomid 100mg x 1. Trigger shots if I wasn't ovulating on my own (usually wasn't) with a follicle check ultrasound on day ten. Progesterone suppositories on day two after IUI

Unsure of costs because we are still in it.

Dr Cross was a great doctor to be assigned to when I called for an appointment. As a medical professional myself, I needed someone who was transparent and honest with my about what to expect as far as treatment and potentional outcomes. She is patient, kind and compassionate. Dr Cross was extremely sensitive during my miscarriage after my first IUI. When I had to go in for an ultrasound she was unable to be present but she specifically asked for another doctor to do my exam, knowing the kind of bedside manner I needed at that moment.

Come prepared with questions, make a list before your appointment. As with any big doctor appointment, your mind sometimes goes blank when you are in the room. Dr Cross spends ample time answering questions and explaining the plan during every appointment.

Because of my diagnosis of PCOS, we decided to use letrozole over clomid for my IUI cycles. Research has shown the letrozole is more successful in PCOS patients. With my husband also having male factor infertility, she was conscientious of us needing IUI rather than timed intercourse. She carefully looked at his semen analysis and helped us feel comfortable in that decision.

I found the costs pretty spot on. My insurance covers 90% after I reached my deductible.

Dr. Cross has a professional and warm bedside manner. It truly feels as though she is invested in our success. Very good at responding to calls and emails, always takes the time to explain procedures or her reasoning for next steps. Dr. Cross is open minded, experienced, and well educated - her recommendations come with explanations for why she believes one method would work over another and open to change course or try something new. Her positive energy and commitment to success has helped me keep my spirits up on more than one occasion after loss.

While it's necessary to be an advocate for yourself and understand your own treatment, I felt secure in trusting Dr. Cross and her advice.

Monitoring was a sign-in processes during monitoring hours on a first-come first-serve basis. Lab work was done in another office two floors down, which also required signing in. I was usually there at least 45 min between the two sign in sheets. The good thing was that they didn't require daily monitoring until it was absolutely necessary.

The financial office was very good about submitting things to insurance. They were responsive and always responded to emails. Costs for fertility treatment are broken down and itemized - this helps see what the cost is for each portion of the treatment but it also helps getting some pieces get covered by insurance even if they wouldn't otherwise.

My doctor is a big advocate for patient safety and we were advised that transferring more than one embryo may put mom and babies at risk. I fully understand and agree that risking a nicu stay or mother safety is not worth the risk. My doctor educated us on both paths and ultimately left the choice to us.

Very personable and made you feel like a person. Options given with pros and cons. Ask if I had questions frequently and ensured that I understood a step of the ivf process before moving forward. She also reiterated the treatment plan when we were finishing up to guarantee that I understood.

Dont be afraid to ask questions and explore every treatment option with her.

Still going through the start up phase of treatment

$12,000 per ivf cycle, not including $3-5,000 for meds

Dr Cross only recommends single embryo transfer as she feels the risk of multiples is too high and unnecessary for a patient's wellbeing

Dr. Cross is the best doctor I have ever met. She has treated me for many years and was persistent that my journey included a child… and she was right. Thanks to her I have my beautiful daughter. Dr. Cross provided empathy and compassion during miscarriages. She has consistently provided a nonjudgmental environment for me to discuss depression and anxiety related to fertility treatment. She adjusts the course of action if things aren’t working. My first retrieval didn’t result in many embryos which was unexpected, but for the second retrieval, she was sure to make adjustments and we had a great outcome because of her adjustments to my medications. I trust Dr. Cross completely because I am confident that she has my best interest at heart. I would travel from anywhere for her to be my doctor (and I do). She has called me in the afternoon to check on me if I’m going through something, called me to congratulate me with each positive pregnancy test, and put in effort to get to know me as a lo my time patient of hers. If you’re seeking an expert RE that is equally expert in treating the whole person, Dr. Cross is number one on the list for me.

Be prepared to ask questions and be fully participatory in your care.