Rated 10
Strongly recommend: 100%10
100% strongly recommend
3 reviews
Humanity
10
10
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
10
10
Communication

Ratings of 1 mean poor communication.

Ratings of 10 mean excellent communication.

Frequency Seen
9.8
9.8
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.

Responsiveness
8.7
Good
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
University of Michigan Medical School
Residency
St.Joseph’s Mercy Hospital

How Doctor Communicates

nurse available by email
doctor, nurse available by directline
doctor, nurse available by directline
not available by personal cell phone
not available by personal cell phone
Clare Heidtke works in 1 office at

The Fertility Center of Michigan
Rated 8.5
Strongly recommend: 65%Neutral: 25%Don't recommend: 10%8.5

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Petoskey
2810 Charlevoix Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770

3 patient reviews

Verified
Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2019, Unknown Success
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 34
2 IUI
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Unexplained
European
Income $50K - $99K
Teacher
2nd of 3 Docs
1 Fertility Medications With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Success w/ Doc Not sure
Dr. Heidtke gets to know you and remembers. She is warm and sweet but to the point and honest. She is compassionate and you can tell she cares and wants the best for you. She is willing to come in on weekends and do whatever to help...Did one IUI on letrozole. Took a month off meds, tried the old fashion way. No pregnancies but I was ovulating every month with help from medications. Did round of birth control then started injectable medications and an IUI. Now moving on to IVF. She can do a lot of the lead up for IVF — but I will go see Dr Shamma in Saginaw for egg retrieval and transfer.
[The nurse at Petoskey Gynecology & Infertility is] Amazing. Always available by phone. You feel like she is your friend going through this with you...They worked with me to find an affordable pharmacy...She was willing to discuss what I am comfortable with for my IUI. I had 6 follicles and we went ahead with it...They don’t have the ability to do everything but what they can do for me is amazing. I was at another clinic before I moved here and I feel so fortunate because Petoskey gynecology is amazing. I haven’t had the positive pregnancy yet but they still make me have faith. I know I’m in the best hands possible.
How was your experience with Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Having a specialist in this area is a rare treat, but having one who is so intelligent, compassionate and nurturing is amazing. I feel so blessed that I get to work with her to help our dreams come true. It hasn’t happened yet but she helps me stay focused and believe it will happen.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Don’t wait, to see her now and tell her everything. No detail is too little or too small. She will listen to whatever you have to say.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Dr. Heidtke gets to know you and remembers. She is warm and sweet but to the point and honest. She is compassionate and you can tell she cares and wants the best for you. She is willing to come in on weekends and do whatever to help.
Describe the protocols Clare Heidtke used in your cycles at The Fertility Center of Michigan and their degree of success.
Started with Clomid, went to letrozole. Did one IUI on letrozole. Took a month off meds, tried the old fashion way. No pregnancies but I was ovulating every month with help from medications. Did round of birth control then started injectable medications and an IUI. Now moving on to IVF. She can do a lot of the lead up for IVF — but I will go see Dr Shamma in Saginaw for egg retrieval and transfer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at The Fertility Center of Michigan. (Assigned nurse: Rochelle)
Amazing. Always available by phone. You feel like she is your friend going through this with you.
Describe your experience with The Fertility Center of Michigan.
Amazing. They don’t have the ability to do everything but what they can do for me is amazing. I was at another clinic before I moved here and I feel so fortunate because Petoskey gynecology is amazing. I haven’t had the positive pregnancy yet but they still make me have faith. I know I’m in the best hands possible.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan.
So much better than I was paying in my other location. Similar to what friends pay at other clinics for same treatments. They worked with me to find an affordable pharmacy
Describe Clare Heidtke's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at The Fertility Center of Michigan.
She was willing to discuss what I am comfortable with for my IUI. I had 6 follicles and we went ahead with it.
10
Doctor
Clare Heidtke
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
10
Clinic
The Fertility Center of Michigan
Petoskey
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
4 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
Verified
Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2017 - 2019, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 23 - 25
1 Fertility Medications
PCOS
Income $0 - $49K
2nd of 2 Docs
11 Fertility Medications With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Dr. Heditke was amazing finding the root issue and addressing it. Always made me feel welcome and comfortable... you can tell she knows what shes doing listens takes notes checks all the necessities. She didnt give up on me always was there when need her and made time for me on her personal hours she has helped us have 1 handsome son and hopefully another very soon... I had taken clomid at my local ob office so we started on femera and dis 2.5 mg so with that we monitored for follical growth got them so waited to see well negative test next time did 5mg of femera did same thing
All great! [Petoskey Gynecology & Infertility] Feels welcoming and at home everyone is all about you getting your positive great rooms equipment nurse great dr great even the receptionist is very sweet and kind to all great location in great area!... Nurse is wonderful so helpful and amazing!!... Dr. Heditke was amazing finding the root issue and addressing it. Always made me feel welcome and comfortable
How was your experience with Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Dr. Heidtke was very welcoming you can tell she knows what shes doing listens takes notes checks all the necessities. She didnt give up on me always was there when need her and made time for me on her personal hours she has helped us have 1 handsome son and hopefully another very soon
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Go in being positive and be ready to be a momma
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Dr. Heditke was amazing finding the root issue and addressing it. Always made me feel welcome and comfortable
Describe the protocols Clare Heidtke used in your cycles at The Fertility Center of Michigan and their degree of success.
I had taken clomid at my local ob office so we started on femera and dis 2.5 mg so with that we monitored for follical growth got them so waited to see well negative test next time did 5mg of femera did same thing and negative did 7mg femera and same thing but nothing so last round she bumped me to 10mg and we added the trigger shot because maybe I wasnt ovulating got follicles and ovulated with shot
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at The Fertility Center of Michigan.
Nurse is wonderful so helpful and amazing!!
Describe your experience with The Fertility Center of Michigan.
All great! Feels welcoming and at home everyone is all about you getting your positive great rooms equipment nurse great dr great even the receptionist is very sweet and kind to all great location in great area!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan.
Only co pays
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Doctor
Clare Heidtke
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
10
Clinic
The Fertility Center of Michigan
Petoskey
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
2020, Consult
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 29
Tubal Blockage
European
Middle Eastern
Income $0 - $49K
Writer
3rd of 3 Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Unsuccessful
Dr. Clare Heidtke schedules an hour for her consults. She truly takes the time to review and understand her patients unique situations...I underwent a exploratory surgery by laparoscopy to determine the cause of unexplained bleeding...She explained that I have adhesions on my fimbria which prevent the egg from being swept up. Surgery is out of the question and IVF is my only hope to get pregnant...
Very compassionate and considerate staff[of Petoskey Gynecology & Infertility]. Everything was simple and easy when working with the clinic...Great nursing staff...Dr. Clare Heidtke in Petoskey, Michigan is an exceptional provider and really helped me to deal with and understand the grim reality of my fertility situation...[treatment cost]Very reasonable.
How was your experience with Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Dr. Clare Heidtke in Petoskey, Michigan is an exceptional provider and really helped me to deal with and understand the grim reality of my fertility situation. A few years ago I underwent a exploratory surgery by laparoscopy to determine the cause of unexplained bleeding and some other issues I was having. Unfortunately, during this laparoscopy it was also found that I have scarring on my tubes making me infertile. I had no idea up until then. The doctor did not explain what this meant and offered me no advice for moving forward. After this I worked with another doctor and had an HSG and blood work done. This doctor told me I would have no problem conceiving naturally, told me the previous doctor was too harsh about it and assured me I had nothing to worry about. After months, nearly a year of trying to conceive, diligently, I decided another opinion was needed. I read great reviews on Dr. Heidtke’s practice. She schedules her consults for an hour time so everything is thoroughly looked over. She reviewed my history and explained that what the first doctor found was correct but clarified what it meant for me. She explained that I have adhesions on my fimbria which prevent the egg from being swept up. Surgery is out of the question and IVF is my only hope to get pregnant. This news was devastating but her confidence that with my age and my overall health that IVF would be a good option. She made me feel like it’s gonna be ok and made me feel more confident moving forward in my journey. She is an exceptional provider and I am truly thankful for her and her practice. Without her I was confused, frustrated and did not understand my situation. She truly is great!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
She may tell you what you don’t want to hear but that is the good thing about her!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan?
Dr. Clare Heidtke schedules an hour for her consults. She truly takes the time to review and understand her patients unique situations.
Describe the protocols Clare Heidtke used in your cycles at The Fertility Center of Michigan and their degree of success.
I only had a consult with Dr. Heidtke.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at The Fertility Center of Michigan.
Great nursing staff.
Describe your experience with The Fertility Center of Michigan.
Very compassionate and considerate staff. Everything was simple and easy when working with the clinic. Not a single issue. They explain everything great. Worked with my other providers. Offered to continue to help me moving forward in my journey any way they could as well. Truly a great team. You can tell they really care about their patients.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Clare Heidtke at The Fertility Center of Michigan.
Very reasonable.
10
Doctor
Clare Heidtke
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
1 of 5
10
Clinic
The Fertility Center of Michigan
Petoskey
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
1 of 5
Educational Resources
5 of 5

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