Charalampos Chatzicharalampous

I highly recommend Dr. C, he was kind, warm, friendly and funny. I always looked forward to seeing him during my visits and I was able to see him at almost all of my visits. Most importantly, he took a lot of time up front to understand our particular situation. We had already done one unsuccessful IVF cycle at another well-known and supposedly respected clinic. My partner is a testicular cancer survivor, requiring him to be on testosterone replacement therapy for 9 years resulting in a 0 sperm count. After a year of injections and meds he was able to get a just a few sperm back which was great news. However the first clinic was not able to get any embryos for us and also were very unresponsive so we decided to switch to Kofinas. Dr. C listened to what we had been through, and recognized that my partner would most likely need a TESE procedure as his sperm count indicated probable sperm quality issues. He referred him to a urologist who agreed, and coordinated my IVF cycle perfectly so the retrieval landed on the one day the urologist performed outpatient procedures, so we did not have to freeze the retrieved sperm and were able to get 5 embryos out of 9 eggs retrieved. Dr. C also did more tests than the other clinic, and identified some autoimmune issues which he treated me for. I had Dr. C’s email, and emailed him with any questions I had and he always got back to me very quickly.

Go ahead and ask as many questions as you can so you have a clear understanding and realistic expectations of your situation and odds of success.

We used gonal-f and menopur and triggered with lupron I think. I don’t remember details. My partner underwent a TESE procedure after injections of HCG and Clomid pills.

There were monitoring time slots in the morning. I would usually be seen within 15 mins, but on occasion it would be closer to 45 mins but that was only once or twice.

I was all out of pocket, and I think total I paid about 5k for meds for one cycle and transfer, 2k at the surgical center and 24.5k for the retrieval, PGS testing and one transfer. I had $15 copays for monitoring.

We had our embryos PGS tested, and got to euploid embryos, so Dr. C recommended transferring just 1.

Dr. Hari is exceptional and went above and beyond my own expectations for this experience. He is knowledgeable, patient and treats you with compassion. He takes the time to explain all results and next steps, follows up when needed, and answers emails within the day. I found him yo be an incredible doctor who left no stone unturned to help get me pregnant.

Trust him and the process.

We started with a workup including bloodwork, hsn and hsg. Those findings, along with other symptoms led us to believe I had endometriosis. I had a laparoscopic surgery to remove scar tissue and a polyp prior to beginning stimulants. Once healed I began the ivf process.

Morning hours can be rushed, but I always found I was seen quickly once the doctor came in.

There was a copay for each visit under my insurance. My insurance also did not fully cover stimulant meds, so I wound up buying directly from Kofinas which was convenient and cheaper (for me).

He recommended only transferring 1 embryo (I had 2 normal embryos) due to multiples being high risk

Dr. C is extremely knowledgeable in the field exuding the confidence you need to feel in your doctor when undergoing such an important process. He was always present which in this day in age is not something that can be taken for granted. He was always available via email with extremely timely responses. Every step of my IVF cycle was closely monitored and altered based on each appointment. Following failed cycles, novel treatment options and altered medication regiments were used in attempt to improve the results of the next.

If you want someone that will do everything possible to help you succeed, go see Dr. C.

The medication protocol (each time varied to some degree) included clomid, cetrotide, gonal, menopur, HCG and Lupron. I had a laparoscopic procedure to r/o endometriosis following my first unsuccessful IVF cycle- revealing insignificant amount of endometriosis. I underwent ovarian PRP (plasma rich platelets) following by second unsuccessful IVF cycle- resulting in one healthy embryo for each of the next two IVF cycles.

The monitoring appointment window was conveniently scheduled for the mornings, making it possible to complete prior to work.

Approximately $60,000.

Dr C is a dream of a doctor. He treated us with respect, compassion, and professionalism. It was clear that he loves his job. I always felt he respected my choices, and he was also guided by what he thought clinically would be most suited to our needs.

Though there may be setbacks, you can absolutely trust in the advice given by Dr. C. He is the doctor you want by your side on the sometimes long road to having a baby. I recommend seeing Dr C at the Brooklyn office as he is there nearly every day and there was excellent continuity of care as, for the most part, I saw only him. His colleagues and the nursing staff are also excellent.

Dr. C and I started this journey with the same goal, a successful pregnancy. From our first meeting to our last, my husband and I felt confident with our course of treatment. Everything he did was to get us to that goal successfully. You have to trust the process and trust your doctor. I can honestly say I don’t think we would have had a successful outcome if it wasn’t for him. If you need a doctor to be your alley and your advocate, Dr. C is for you!

He can’t help you if you don’t help yourself. Be proactive and responsible with your appointments and medication. Keep him informed when he is not seeing you and work together like a team.

Be early! This will get you in and out quickly!

My experience with Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, has been great thus far. In the beginning, as a patient I was quite nervous and unsure. However Dr.Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, has helped me with my patients and troubled mind during this process. He has also encourage me to remain calm. He has helped me with my anxiety attacks (lol) and stress levels as a patient.

One piece of advice I would give is to not be nervous and always ask questions even if you think it sounds weird. Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous is patient and would give you a consultation if you have any questions or concerns to start your IVF process. No question is a dumb question so ask away!.

Treatments that’s Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, Suggested are progesterone oil, viagra suppository, progesterone suppository, blood thinner (to reduce the risk of blood clots), estradiol, Tactolimus, and implemented a proper diet.

I don’t remember I really loss count.

I trust Dr. Charalampos Chatzicharalampous judgement for transferring one embryo at a time.

I was under the care of Dr. C (Dr. Harry) while my doctor was out on leave. He performed multiple monitoring appointments several times a week. During one of them, I informed about a lump that had formed in my breast. Without looking at my breast or asking any further questions, he replied, "Breasts are lumpy and it was probably nothing bad." On a second occasion, I brought the lump to his attention again stating that it was still there and his response was that he could look at my breast but did not have the time. He did not inform me to make another appointment about it or even what kind of appointment I would need in order for him to look and give me additional information. It was not until my husband and I met with Dr. Harry for a fertility consultation that he performed a breast exam on my insistence and made a referral to a radiologist. From the time I brought the lump to Dr. Harry's attention to the time he performed a breast exam, my breast had gone through significant changes (inflamed skin; inverted nipple) which was later diagnosed as Stage 3 Breast Cancer, with inflammatory characteristics. If I had not continued to be insistent with Dr. Harry performing a breast exam and making a referral to a specialist, I doubt he would have ever re-visited it and the cancer could have spread even further. Since the skin became inflamed and the tumor was large, my oncologist recommended a very aggressive course of treatments (chemo, surgery, radiation, hormone meds). Because my tumor is estrogen and progesterone positive, part of my treatment has been to lower my hormone levels as it has been explained to me that these hormones feed my tumor. My intention for sharing this story is not to scare anyone seeking fertility treatments, but to highlight that there were opportunities for Dr. Harry to pause and gather more information before continuing with 1 or 2 more failed rounds of IUI - but he didn't, and as a result my treatment was delayed and my health was put at risk.

Find another fertility clinic.

I was prescribed letrozole for 5 days and then daily progesterone suppositories from IUI insemination until a pregnancy test. No one at the clinic discussed potential risks of these medications.

The clinic failed to bill my insurance for covered injections costing me money out of pocket and time spent trying to get reimbursed from my insurance provider. The clinic kept reassuring me that my insurance covered the costs of IVF and failed to disclose the out of pocket facility fee ($5100) until I was already a patient, but I ultimately did not complete an IVF cycle with them. My insurance copay was $50 per monitoring visit because it was performed by a doctor.

We were very excited to meet Dr. C. We met him in the summer of 2021 and both my partner and I agreed that he will "The One". We had very bad experience in the past with other clinic and after meeting Dr. C, we knew that we will be safe at his clinic. Every suggestion, every course of our treatment, he guided us and suggested the best procedures and treatments. We listened to him and trusted his plan, and we finally got our first pregnancy test in November 2022. We are super grateful and excited. I would recommend family and friends to turn to this doctors if you want to have a baby!

Come with a positive attitude and smiles!

I had insurance, but some medications I had to pay extra.

Like I said before, he's very personable, making the time to get to know you. He keeps you at ease throughout the whole journey. No question is too stupid to ask. He has great bedside manner. The only con is that he doesn't see you throughout the whole pregnancy.

We had a very negative experience with another provider who cancelled the IVF cycle since I was not responding as expected according to their protocol. My body responded poorly with IVF meds at Kofinas too, but instead of canceling the cycle Dr C adjusted my meds yielding 20 eggs in my first cycle with him despite of my diminished ovarian reserve due to my advanced age. I had 4 genetically tested embroys, and despite of two failed transfers, Dr C guided us through different protocols and finally our third transfer was successful resulting in two healthy babies. Dr C's personal involvement in our care and seeing him during every visit every other day during the egg retrieval/transfer cycle is the only reason why we had success in our first cycle. It is hard to find providers that are so invested in providing excellent care where we see a doctor during every visit.

Ask lots of questions. Kofinas has all the latest fertility treatment options that are not available in other IVF clinics. Dr C is happy to answer all your questions and any research material that you may have looked up.

Egg retrieval cycle used my natural cycle without birth control which was critical for my body to respond. For embryo transfer, the one that succeeded was multiple embryo transfer with PRP yielding two healthy babies.

The monitoring appointments was a doctors visit who did the ultrasound and communicated changes to protocol and we could ask questions. This was a very critical aspect of care.

We had insurance but the there were several procedures and out of network costs that was not covered by insurance which was very reasonable. We spent around 20K on total costs.

Tried single embryo transfer which failed two times. Used the remaining two embryos for multiple embryo transfer-both embryos successfully implanted.

Dr Chatzicharalampous hands down is the best! His very upfront and always available! Very honest and sweet at the same time! He tells you everything before he does it and also gives you different options! Thanks to him I got pregnant on my first iui. I can’t thank him enough! The entire staff starting from receptionist to the MA, Nurses and Doctors are truly the most attentive and kind people to have under one facility. I am truly Blessed to have met the Kofina family and very thankful to DR Chatzicharalampous I can’t thank you enough.

Trust him. Trust the process.

Metformin and progesterone (iui)

Dr Chatzicharalampous was amazing and got my procedures approved by my insurance. I had to pay for my copayment and medication.

Dr. C was nice but he was a little on the colder side. He did not necessarily have the warmest bed side manner and often came off like he was in a rush. My one desire is that he just took more time to explain the process, explain what was coming next, set loose expectations even if they might change etc. and to ensure questions are always answered before rushing out.

Be proactive with questions and information you want about the process from the start since you might not get it without asking. I had a stellar outcome so I'm very happy with the care I received but looking back, I wish I asked more questions about the process, what it was doing to my body, what the WHOLE timeline looked like so I could have a sense of what to expect etc. because as time went on, I realized I wasn't going to get it with Dr. C without asking. And to be persistent because you might feel rushed through your questions but insist on taking your time to go through them all regardless.

-1 of each daily for a week (oral meds): 2mg Estradiol and 10 mg Medroxyprogesterone (This timed up with my cycle - the day the oral meds ended my period began - this would have been a cool process note the doctor could have shared to help set expectations and shed light on the process). -Injections started the day my cycle ended: 2 x 75 iu of Gonal, 1 x 75 iu of Menopur -After 5 days/on the morning of the 6th day, I was told to add a 25mg Cetritide injection in the morning, with 1 x 75 iu of Gonal and 2 x 75 iu of Menopur at night -On the 10th day I was told only to take the Cetritide shot in the morning, with the trigger shots for 1230am that evening (1 shot of HCG and 1 shot of Lupron) -On the 11th day (the day before the retrieval, I had 1 Lupron shot at 8am and 1 Lupron shot at 8pm. -My retrieval was on the 12th day Again, I am very very happy with the outcome - I was able to retrieve a comfortable number of eggs that has me feeling very good about the future, so the guidance and instruction from the doctors was very successful and I felt great the whole time. Just would've loved a bit more info and insight from the beginning and throughout the process.

I am still getting bills in but everything seems to have been properly processed to date.

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I researched and called a few clinics to see which clinic I'd like to work with, and I'm SO happy I chose Dr. Harry (Dr. C). He is incredibly kind and patient. He took his time to answer all of my questions and was very helpful navigating this scary/uncertain journey. I feel like he genuinely cared about me his patient. I never left our appointments feeling rushed, and if I forgot to ask a question during our office appointments I would email him and he'd respond very quickly. He is also very good at managing expectations. I'm very happy with my results, and I would recommend Dr. Harry to anyone who's interested in egg freezing / IVF.

If you're unsure going through this procedure, at least book a consultation with Dr. Harry. He's very helpful answering any questions you may have and addressing concerns. He won't sugar coat anything (which I personally appreciated), but has great bedside manner and is skilled at being direct in a way that's easy to digest.

I was lucky that the clinic is located near my apartment and was able to go in close to opening hours to be seen quickly. The clinic is well coordinated in bringing people in swiftly to see Dr. C but I never felt like he was rushing to get to the next patient. The only time there was a longer than usual wait time was the day after a holiday weekend and was not the norm.

Can't recall the cost of treatments, but I called the nurses once I knew which medications I needed from the pharmacy that was recommended, and they were able to let me know if another pharmacy they worked with or the clinic itself had more affordable costs. Everyone did their best to ensure I got the best price available.

After we had 3 failed IUI at a different clinic, we decided to seek for a different Dr. From the first day we met Dr. C, we liked him because of his confidence and honesty. We did 1 egg retrieval and 1 embryo transfer with Dr. C, and I am 12-week pregnant. He was always present in the clinic and knew/remembered exactly what was going on with my situation and procedure. He is only doctor in the Brooklyn office, and he is working so hard. Yet, he was always responsive whenever I have questions no matter how small the issue was. He has a great sense of humor, and he always tried to cheer us up whenever we were anxious about the result. I would recommend Dr. C to anyone who is struggling with infertility.

Trust him and follow his method. It worked for us!

Egg retrieval: estradiol, Gonal F (150 unit)& Menopur (started with 150 unit then increased to 225 units) -> 13 egg retrieved (10 matured), 9 fertilized, 6 5-day embryos, then PGT 4 embryos passed the test Mock Cycle : estradiol and progesterone oil 5 days before the mock cycle - then did ERA, EIP & NK cell test Embryo transfer: estradiol, Lupron (20 units), then added Tacrolimus (1mg), Intralipid infusion (100ml) starting a week before the transfer then every week till 10 weeks of pregnancy, Neupogen (50 mcg) every day starting a week before the transfer till 10 weeks of pregnancy, HCG (1500 units) every other day for 3 times starting 2 days before the transfer, Lovenox (40 mg) every day starting the day before transfer till 11 weeks of pregnancy + calcium 1000 mg, Prednisone (10mg) every day (twice a day) starting the day after the transfer till 11 weeks of pregnancy -> got pregnant at first embryo transfer

The monitoring hour is 7-9 am. It is first-come first-serve basis so depending on the day, the wait can be very long. There is only one doctor in Brooklyn office, so it can get delayed.

Copay every time visit the clinic: $25 Egg retrieval: about $10,000 Mock Cycle (ERA, EPA, NK Cell testing): about $2000 Transfer: $500 PGT: about $1500 Embryo storage: $1200 per year

I agreed with the Dr. C's POV regarding transferring only one embryo.

Dr. Charalampos a.k.a Dr. C, is a very compassionate doctor, who listened to my Husband and I concerns, and goals to one day become parents. Together, we came up with a great treatment plan to figure out what was causing our fertility issues, as we have been trying to conceive for over a year with no success. Dr. C is highly knowledgeable and explained thoroughly what to expect each visit. He helped us to feel safe and trusting to the process. Dr. C coordinated and participated in 3 surgeries, which was understandably scary for me at first. However, I was reassured each step of the way that it would be ok, and I was in good hands with excellent doctors. Each surgery was a complete success. Because of my surgeries, and figuring out my fertility issues due to a blocked tube, I am currently going on 4 months pregnant. YAY! I am beyond grateful for the support, expert guidance, and care I received at Kofinas. More importantly, I had the best doctor I have ever had in my life who truly cared and helped my husband and I achieve our goal of becoming parents. We thank you!

Advice I would give to a prospective patient is, don’t be afraid to ask questions. You’re both on this journey together.

Prior to starting IUI treatment, blood work was conducted for both my husband and I, hsn and hsg was done to check functionality of my tubes, and to check my endometrial lining, and test for abnormalities. A thorough transvaginal ultrasound was also conducted, as well as my Husband’s sperm was tested for any abnormality. For each IUI session, I would first take clomid to stimulate the growth of multiple eggs. I’d take Clomid for roughly 5 days. Then I’d have a visit to check the growth of my eggs to see if any were ready for ovulation, based on their size. Once ready, I’d be given an injection to release the egg, and sperm will be inserted on 2 separate days. I’d then be instructed to utilize Progesterone suppositories to help with sustaining the pregnancy. Then, I’d go back in roughly 2 weeks later to check for pregnancy. While the IUI’s were unsuccessful. The surgeries to remove 15 fibroids, polyps and endometriosis, helped my Husband and I to conceive. We also had an ectopic pregnancy, which revealed my blocked tube , and therefore my tube was removed upon my request. All these factors assisted in the success of my current pregnancy.

The cost for care with Dr. C was reasonable. I had to pay my regular copay during office visits, and a smaller cooay for blood work. Cost was typical of a doctor visit. All financial responsibilities were explained upfront.

Dr. Harry was knowledgeable and his methods are research and evidence based. The doctor explained everything to me as we went, which was important to me because I needed to know everything about everything in my treatment. I didn't feel like I was "talked down to" as many doctors like to do to patients and I felt things were collaborative in an effort to finally be successful. I had a long journey and was never made to feel like I should give up or we've tried all there is to do. Besides the doctor side of things, I think he's just cool and easy to converse with which is a nice consideration when someone is constantly looking at your vagina and you want to feel at ease.

Do and bring your own research and consistently advocate for yourself in treatment.

For egg retrievals; Gonal, Menopur, Cetrotide, and Lupron triggers to minimize OHSS risk. I stimmed for about 10-12 days. For transfer: First transfer I tried a natural transfer and that didn't work. Two more didn't work, and then we did a Lap to diagnose some stage 1 endo. I did one more transfer that didn't work. As later realized the problem was possibly also linked to autoimmune responses, my *fifth* transfer consisted of Prednisone, Metformin, Neupogen, Lovenox, PIO, prog suppository, Estrogen, Plaquenil, intralipids weekly, and intrauterine PRP.

The wait is sometimes ridiculously long and I was frequently late to work.

We paid completely out of pocket. Retrieval plus one transfer costs about 17K, I believe. Each transfer thereafter is 6K. That does not include medications.

Definitely not willing to put in two unless under specific circumstances (for me, it was multiple failed transfers).

Doctor Harry was wonderful and caring. He was knowledgeable and clear. He always took time to explain things clearly to me. He has a very kind gentle demeanor. Fertility struggles are extremely mentally, physically and emotionally draining and he is very supportive. He was vigilant in responding to emails whenever I had questions and concerns. When there were rare things I experienced that he needed second opinions on, he reached out to senior doctors at the practice for further guidance. I appreciated that greatly. My second round of ivf was very taxing with many added medications. He knew the right combination for me! Now I’m 11 weeks pregnant!

Make sure to clear enough time in the morning for the appointments. There can sometimes be lengthy wait times due to many women needing his care. It’ll all be worth it when he gets to you!

Doctor Harry recommended doing a mock transfer before my first transfer to try and identify and further causes for infertility. Against his advice I chose to do the transfer due to the way it would have processed with the insurance. After the first round failed I went ahead with the mock cycle. He was able to identify two issues and treat them during the transfer and first trimester and it worked and got me pregnant after three years of trying. I had two surgeries, multiple iuis and medicated cycles before trying ivf.

There are no appointments for monitoring. They have walk in hours from 7-9. With that being said it is first come first serve and many woman show up before the clinic opens to get their spot in line. So I recommend getting there early to avoid long wait times.

Each copay is $50 unless you are there for just bloodwork which is $20. For the iui cycle insurance covered most of the costs. For ivf it was $5600 facility fee for one retrieval and one transfer (this portion is not covered by insurance). It’s an additional $5000 for PGT genetic testing which I highly recommend. There are also fees associated with cryo preservation and storage of the embryos. Be prepared for the copays as you will be in the clinic 3-4 times a week during a cycle. Medication can be expensive but if you purchase suppositories outside of the clinic you can get them cheaper.

I initially wanted to attempt a two embryo transfer. Doctor Harry advised against it and listed the reasons why. At first I was discouraged and disappointment. However, after doing some research I saw that single was the safest way. Now that I am pregnant I am glad I decided to go with the single embryo transfer.

I had a good experience with Dr. C. I was really not excited about fertility treatment and he let me take my time with different procedures and work around my schedule. I ended up doing 2 IUI cycles and 1 IVF, IVF worked the first time. He was honest about my conditions, risks, and needs and took every step to ensure things were done correctly and with the best available information and treatment. Kofinas is a very high quality clinic with expert Dr.s and nurses. He would respond very quickly to emails at all times of day with questions I had, and supported decision making around different treatments, and while the clinic would sometimes be busy he would do things efficiently but take time to explain and describe what he was seeing. I don't think I could have asked for a better Dr.

I think be prepared for the long haul of fertility treatment which is not necessarily a piece of advice for working with Dr. C. He will advocate for the very best treatment - he is a smart and thorough Dr. Be comfortable asking questions. There are other clinics out there that have different standards of care - Kofinas and Dr. C provide the highest quality i've seen.

I used a medicated natural cycle, because I wasn't ready for the invasiveness of IUI or IVF - this was taking a pill and then having timed intercourse. This was not successful. I did 2 IUI treatments, with medication (hormones and trigger shot) - these were not successful. I did egg retrieval - I got 36 eggs, 21 made it to day 5 embryo, and 6 passed the genetic test. This was on many medications for hormones. I did a blood infusion treatment (i think) following egg retrieval to reduce over stimulation syndrome. I was very uncomfortable following egg retrieval but that was expected and it went away after a few weeks. I was on a high protein diet. After the embryo transfer I was on a mix of hormones, then then a multiple week treatment of progesterone oil, suppositories, estradiol, estradiol cream, lenovox, and metformin. This resulted in a positive pregnancy (I'm ~11 weeks) on the first try.

This was efficient. Most of the time I was in and out in one hour- sometimes it took much longer, other times less.

~$4000

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My experience as one of Dr Charalampos Chatzicharalampous patients was phenomenal!! The man knows everything! He had answered for all my questions. I never left there feeling discouraged or disappointed or not knowing what's the next step is. He made everything seems so simple and i like that alot about him. He's very encouraging. If i have to do this all over again i would definitely choose Dr Harry. I'm very confident in him. I also love the fact that he does all his sonograms and not sending you to get it done from a second party.

Don't doubt anything that he said!! Any questions you may have Don't be afraid to ask him. He have answers for them all.

I did a biospsy and a polypectomy surgery to removed polyp. I also did 2 cycles of IUI and here I'm now 20 weeks pregnant can't wait to meet my little girl! Thank you very much Dr Harry!

I was very jaded by the time I came to Dr. Harry. I was convinced from previous experience that I would never have a biological child. On my first meeting with Dr. Harry he asked me if after 20 rounds of IVF if I knew what my infertility issue was, to which I responded DOR. He informed me that's not a cause of infertility. He suggested to do a laparoscopy which revealed a lot of issues that my doctor fixed. I truly feel I could not have gotten pregnant without this procedure, which no doctor had ever brought up to me. None of my previous doctors would allow by embryos past day 3 as I only made 1-2 each cycle. Dr. Harry not only pushed my embryos past day 3 but was able to get me 2 day 5 good to great quality embryos. Dr. Harry got me pregnant on my first ever frozen transfer with my own embryo, which is something my husband and I never thought would be possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr. Harry...we can never convey what you have done for us.

Trust in his knowledge and recommendations. There were times I felt he was doing too much, but I followed what he said and now am pregnant for the first time in my life at 39 years old.

I only have 1-3 follicles a cycle so I thought I would be on low dosage protocols which I was surprised to find out that my dosage was higher than previous doctors had used on me. I was definitely questioning my protocol but I followed his instructions to the letter and am glad I did.

This would be the only negative experience. The good thing is you always get your doctor but the wait for monitoring hours can easily go up to 1.5 hours.

I was very fortunate that Kofinas took my insurance so my costs were very minimal.

My doctor would only allow 1 embryo transfer which is what I wanted. He allowed me to chose which embryo to transfer first but suggested to transfer the best quality first.

There will never be enough thanks to put into words all that Dr. (Harry) Chatzicharalampous did for us. Right from the start he was both kind and direct about what to expect throughout the experience. I've always had a fear around the pain associated with the gyno, but Dr. Harry was gentle, fast, and efficient. He made a high-stressed situation bearable with his constant updates and compassion. We believe it was thanks to his tweaking of my personal protocols that we were able to get 40 (!!!) eggs from our first retrieval and were lucky to have the first be a success. Dr. Harry was there to provide support for us during what proved to be a diffucult entire pregnancy and what resulted in a few month long NICU stay. He acted as a sounding board when we didn't know where to turn and we believe our little amazing warrior of a baby girl is thanks to him! We cannot recommend Dr. Harry enough to anyone struggling to conceive and we look forward to sharing with him how our little one grows and to receive further treatments should we expand our family again. THANK YOU DOCTOR HARRY!

The BK office is an offshoot of the main Kofinas location in Manhattan. It's worth the trip to see Dr. Chatzicharalampous. If you have questions you want answered, don't be embarrassed to ask - he has broad and deep knowledge of fertility and genetics and is happy to go into great detail sharing his experience and advice. He is a father himself and speaks from both the heart and science.

We had had a few previous miscarriages before attending Dr. (Harry) Chatzicharalampous, but immediately during the consultation he had a hunch of what would be the most successful approach for us. A full assessment/work-up prepared us for the journey ahead and allowed Dr. Harry to tweak a combination of Clomid, Metformin, and vitamins for me to take that would lead to the harvesting of eggs. As a couple, we opted for a few rounds of timed intercourse, followed by IUI, and then ultimately found success with our first round of an IVF transfer.

Monitoring appointments were first come first served. Every day was a different situation in terms of wait and time. Bring a book, laptop, or something else to entertain you and come early if you have a big day ahead!

We were fortunate to have an insurance planning with great coverage for fertility treatments. Most of our OOP costs were co-pays, the appropriate drugs and medicine, and for the genetics testing/embryo storing.

For our situation, a single embryo transfer was all that was allowed/advised. We are grateful this as I personally struggled with pregnancy given prior medical conditions.

Dr C was great -- he was prompt at follow-ing up with question (either in person or via email) and also very honest on his opinion regarding treatment/process (but ultimately allowed me to make the decisions that I felt were best). He had a very positive but realistic attitude, which is helpful when youre going through something that has no guarantees.

Make sure you are able to be proactive with questions. You may not get everything you need up front but he is more than willing to address any questions/concerns -- remember that you are likely NOT the most difficult patient he has and don't be afraid to ask about what you need

Working with Dr. Harry was a dream! He was very detailed when explaining each step of the process, what our different options were and his recommendations to achieve our preferred outcome - which was to get pregnant as soon as possible. He was very easy to connect with, made me laugh, and kept me optimistic throughout the process.

Trust him. He knows what he is doing!

With my secondary infertility being unexplained, we did several tests to try and figure out what was going on, but never really landed on a clear explanation. We did two rounds of IUI, with the understanding that the odds of conception were low. After two unsuccessful inseminations, we decided to move quickly to IVF. We had a successful egg retrieval and our first transfer took. I am currently 8 months pregnant and expecting a baby boy in November!

Dr. Harry recommended a single embryo transfer, which we were incredibly supportive of.

I never once felt uncomfortable with a decision or appointment with Dr.C. He is the best doctor - not only because I’m now pregnant but because I trusted him - down to begging him to deliver my baby due in January because I really didn’t want to leave! I would recommend Dr.C to anyone needing fertility treatment - he always followed up with facts and his professional opinion on things, always answered emails timely, and always was friendly and made the appointments easy - even the hard ones.

Listen to what he says because he knows his stuff!!! I may have been a more difficult and defiant patient - again not the biggest fan of medicine but everything Dr.C told me to do, I did and it resulted in a positive pregnancy!

Iui #1 - 1 day because I only had 1 decent follicle and Dr.C did not want to waste donor sperm on a cycle that was likely to be unsuccessful. 2.5 mg letrozole Iui #2 - 2 days Bc I had 1 good follicle. 5 mg letrozole Iui #3 - 1 day even though I had 2 good follicles but this was my choice. Possible 10 mg chlomid 1st FET cycle was successful - 2mg Estradiol 4x a day, 40mg lovenox 4x a day, viagra before cycle 2x a day, progesterone oil up until 10 weeks & progesterone suppositories 3x a day up until 10 weeks

3 iui cycles including appointments and medicine cost about $3,000 1 fet cycle cost about $5k

I’m only 29 with no history of fertility problems - dr.c explained why we should only do a single transfer based on facts

Similar to my last response, Dr. Harry always treated me with great respect and care. He is extremely personable, kind and genuine. I feel that he actually cares about me as a human being and not just another name on his list of patients any given day.

To not think twice because he's a man. I feel like a lot of women can get uncomfortable with a man in this field, but in no way shape or form did I ever even think twice about the fact that I was seeing a male doctor for this. He made me feel just as comfortable as any female doctor could have.

Unfortunately Dr. Harry was OOO during my monitoring period before my retrieval, so he wasn't the one administering the visits/treatment plans while I was doing the hormones leading up to retrieval. I did sense a small bit of disappointment after my retrieval in that he had hoped my retrieval numbers would have been slightly higher but that he didn't do my monitoring so he didn't know if there was a reason why I didn't get the 20-25 number he had hoped for. After hearing that, I had wished he had done my monitoring so as to see if I would have gotten different results.

Monitoring was extremely convenient. The only thing I wish that could have been different was that I wish Dr Harry was in the office during that time. Unfortunately with the way the scheduling worked out and my cycle, he was OOO and I think I would have felt a bit more confident about the entire thing had he been able to see me through start to finish.

I paid a $35 copay every single time I visited the clinic. I paid $275 to Freedom Care Fertility Pharmacy for my injectable hormones. For my retrieval, I paid a $2,700 fee to Kofinas, a $1,100 facility fee to Manhattan Reproductive Surgery Center and a separate $400 for Albumin IV for Hyperstimulation. I am still waiting on that to be submitted to my insurance company to hopefully be reimbursed.

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