Dr. Reichman has always been realistic with us about what outcomes we can expect...very compassionate... jokes around and expresses kindness and care, all while always maintaining professional boundaries...he significantly reduced the dosages of medications that I'd been receiving at my previous clinic, and the results were impressive
Weill Cornell is an excellent clinic, but it's also huge, so they can't prioritize patient experience in the same way that a smaller more boutique clinic might...Christine is absolutely incredible. The most organized and responsive person on the planet...often long waits on the weekends for monitoring sessions, because only the main UES location is open on weekends
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I trust Dr. Reichman completely. He explains all of his decisions clearly, and I always understand and agree with his rationales. He puts me at ease, even in awkward situations, like while I'm getting a transvaginal ultrasound, or in high-stakes situations, like during an embryo transfer. He jokes around and expresses kindness and care, all while always maintaining professional boundaries. I truly feel that he cares about me, and I suspect that most of his many, many patients feel the same way. I have no doubt that he's given me the best possible chance to have a child with my own eggs, and the feeling that we've done everything we can is reassuring, whether or not it's ultimately possible.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
He's very busy, partly because he's so hands on (and so popular). If you have questions, make sure to communicate them during your morning monitoring sessions. But his nursing team is also incredible, and you can email them anything. If they don't have the answers to your questions, they'll ask Dr. Reichman. They're extremely responsive, especially Christine, who is amazing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman has always been realistic with us about what outcomes we can expect, but he's also been very compassionate, expressing his hope for the best outcome. Perhaps more significantly, in practical terms, he's more hands on than any other RE I've had. He does as much of his own monitoring as possible, and he's very involved with patient care. Once, when I'd gotten an unexpected insurance denial that required a peer-to-peer consultation between Dr. Reichman and our insurance doctor, he responded to my email over the weekend--while he was on vacation--and then he set up the meeting immediately upon his return so that my retrieval could move forward. He also came to the hospital once to do my embryo transfer himself even though he wasn't the doctor scheduled to do transfers that day. He's very caring, and I feel really lucky to be working with him.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
One thing I particularly appreciated was that he significantly reduced the dosages of medications that I'd been receiving at my previous clinic, and the results were impressive. (At the previous clinic, I never had more than 3 eggs fertilize after any given retrieval, and at Dr. Reichman's, I twice had 6 eggs fertilize, and I once had 10 eggs fertilize, when I was 43.5.)
At Dr. Reichman's office, for all egg retrievals, I was put on one vial of Menopur nightly (75 iu), down from 4 vials (300 iu) at my previous clinic. I was also on 275 units of Gonal-F (down from 300 units at my previous clinic), and 20 units of microdose Lupron daily. I did a 10,000 iu HCG trigger 36 hours before retrievals. For transfers, I've done varying numbers of estrogen patches every other day (from 1 to 4), with frequent monitoring to adjust the number of patches as necessary, plus nightly progesterone injections starting four nights before transfer--first at 0.5 ml, and then 1 ml. Before the progesterone injections, I was on Leuprolide Acetate (initially 20 iu, and then down to 10).
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine )
Christine is absolutely incredible. The most organized and responsive person on the planet. She's always ten steps ahead, and she has seemingly unlimited patience for my many questions and requests. When things go well, she expresses excitement, and when I've had disappointments, she's been compassionate. I have no negative things to say about Christine or anyone else on Dr. Reichman's nursing team.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill Cornell is an excellent clinic, but it's also huge, so they can't prioritize patient experience in the same way that a smaller more boutique clinic might. For instance, I sometimes had to do trigger shots at 1 a.m. or later, and then travel to the Upper East Side (from Brooklyn) by 6 a.m. the next morning for bloodwork. But this is only because they have so many patients that there's no other way to manage all of us. For the same reasons, there are often long waits on the weekends for monitoring sessions, because only the main UES location is open on weekends, so all patients at all satellite clinics have to go to one place.
My previous clinic, which was also good, had a far superior patient experience. My trigger shots were never later than 9 p.m., for instance. But I'm more interested in outcomes than in patient experience, and Weill Cornell's outcomes have been better.
Also, in the satellite office (I went to Tribeca), there was almost never any waiting for monitoring, and I nearly always saw Dr. Reichman. At my former clinic, I often waited up to half an hour for morning monitoring sessions, and I rarely saw my RE in person.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
We are incredibly fortunate to have extremely comprehensive health insurance coverage, so we had very minimal costs. For my first egg retrieval, we did genetic testing, and that wasn't covered. Otherwise, we've only had co-pays for visits and medications, as far as I can remember.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Because I was 43.5 when I first started seeing Dr. Reichman, and because I'd had one day 5 genetically tested and chromosomal normal frozen embryo transferred unsuccessfully at my previous clinic, we agreed that our approach would be to transfer multiple day 3 embryos.
Dr. Reichman is kind, knowledgable and has a no-bs demeanor that gets results...four egg retrievals, a surgery and two transfers...he remembered every detail each time we met...the protocol included Menopur, Gonal-F and Cetrotide. I got 6 pgt-a normal embryos from four retrievals with a AMH of 0.4
Weill Cornell is an excellent clinic that provides very personal treatment...saw my doctor at every ultrasound...clean and state-of-the-art...never had to wait long...doctors, nurses and staff were all professional, kind and knowledgable...Christine was an excellent nurse who always responded quickly to my (many) messages and questions
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is kind, knowledgable and has a no-bs demeanor that gets results. He was exactly what we needed in an RE. Dr. Reichman always had a clear point-of-view on how we should proceed, which is incredibly helpful when you're trying to navigate the often confusing world of fertility treatments. We did four egg retrievals, a surgery and two transfers with Dr. Reichman, so we got to know him well. During our year of treatments, we always felt he was solidly in our corner. His knowledge of our case was impressive; he remembered every detail each time we met. One of the best things about Dr. Reichman is that he is also a very skilled surgeon. When I unexpectedly needed a unilateral salpingectomy, it was such a relief to be able to go to him for the surgery since we already had so much trust in him. When it came time to transfer, I was adamant that Dr. Reichman do the procedure. Our first transfer ended in a chemical pregnancy due to an embryo issue after the thaw. The day we got the news about the loss, Dr. Reichman personally called us from his family vacation to explain his theory of why the pregnancy ended and to give us encouragement for our next transfer. Our second transfer was successful. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and have graduated to the OB. I have recommended Dr. Reichman to so many of my friends who are interested in egg freezing or are struggling to conceive. I truly don't think you could make a better choice for your future and your family.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is very honest and straight-forward when discussing your situation and his recommendations. This is hugely helpful in the long run, even if it seems overwhelming at first. After having a natural miscarriage, we were intimidated by the idea of starting IVF. Looking back, though, it was absolutely the best decision for us. Without Dr. Reichman's advice, we would've struggled for months with an undiagnosed hydrosalpinx. We trusted him and now we're pregnant. Trust him! He cares and he's just as invested in your family goals as you are!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
We came to Dr. Reichman after a difficult natural miscarriage, while I was still experiencing complications. He listened to my concerns and was determined to figure out what was wrong. After being told by multiple doctors that everything was fine, this was a huge relief. Dr. Reichman was also candid with us about the realities of my DOR and suggested we start IVF. During my retrieval cycles, he was personally there for every ultrasound. It was during one of these appointments that he discovered the hydrosalpinx - a swollen fallopian tube that would have made it impossible for us to conceive. I truly believe that it could've easily been missed with any other doctor. After uncovering the issue, he made a clear plan with us on how to address it. He was with us every step of the way - from retrievals, to the surgery to remove my tube, to transfers. We could feel that he was personally invested in our success and that was a huge comfort to us.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
We used the same protocol for all four of my retrievals and had good results despite my DOR - the protocol included Menopur, Gonal-F and Cetrotide. I got 6 pgt-a normal embryos from four retrievals with a AMH of 0.4. We were very happy with these results.
Before each transfer, I was on Lupron to help time the cycle. Then, we used estrogen patches and PIO shots. The first ended in a chemical, but Dr. Reichman believed it was embryo-related so we stayed on the same protocol for the second. The second transfer was successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine )
Christine was an excellent nurse who always responded quickly to my (many) messages and questions over our year of treatment. She was helpful and kind throughout the process.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill Cornell is an excellent clinic that provides very personal treatment. I saw my doctor at every ultrasound, which I've learned is rare. Facilities at both Tribeca and the UES were clean and state-of-the-art. We never had to wait long, even when we were at the UES clinic on weekends. The doctors, nurses and staff were all professional, kind and knowledgable. I would absolutely recommend Weill Cornell to friends who are trying to conceive.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Each retrieval cost roughly $20,000 all-in. We did PGT-A testing and ICSI which ups the cost. Each transfer cost roughly $5,000.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Reichman suggested single embryo transfers since our embryos were tested. This aligned with our goals.
Dr. Reichman is the best doctor...very nice, understanding, compassionate and patient...took his time to explain things...always knew exactly what was going on with my case and was very involved in each step...3 cycles of timed intercourse along with letrozole which did not work...medicated frozen embryo transfer...
Weil Cornell is an excellent fertility clinic... facilities itself are very well organized and clean....Tribeca office is extremely modern...uptown locations are a little older but still nothing wrong with them....staff is outstanding from the receptionists, to the nurses to the doctors to the billing department to the genetic counselors
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is the best doctor I have ever had. Of course his credentials are outstanding but he is a very nice, understanding, compassionate and patient doctor. Throughout my entire experience I never felt alone and I always felt supported by him and his team. His main nurse Cristine is a star and always took time to explain things to me. She is excellent and her communication is above and beyond. Dr. Reichman was always honest with me and explained the potentials of each part of the process which I really appreciated because it kept my expectations in line. He was very available and always got back to me in a timely manner. I remember one time he called me on a Saturday afternoon while he was out with his own family to give me important results. This stood out to me because it was clear how important I was as a patient. He is very thorough and does not miss beat. There was no stone left unturned during my time with Dr. Reichman and I felt like he always had my best interest in mind. He is very trustworthy and truly the best of the best. When I started my fertility journey, Dr. Reichman told me not to worry and that I would one day be pregnant. Today as I write this review I am happily pregnant and Dr. Reichman is the one who got me here! He is a 10 out of 10 doctor and I can’t recommend him enough.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Ask questions so you are prepared
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I absolutely felt like a human during my care with Dr. Reichman. He is a very personable doctor. He always took his time to explain things to me and was very patient with all my questions. He always knew exactly what was going on with my case and was very involved in each step of the process. He is very nice and it is clear he cares for each and every one of his patients.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Dr. Reichman made sure to rule out certain things before I eventually resorted to IVF. He did a full blood workup and asked the appropriate questions to see what tests were needed. I ended up going for HCG to make sure my tubes were not blocked (which they weren't). Before starting IVF I did 3 cycles of timed intercourse along with letrozole which did not work. Dr. Reichman suggested IVF as my next step and that is how I ended up pregnant. He asked us how many kids we wanted and based on that information and my results I ended up doing 2 egg retrievals. I had one failed frozen embryo transfer which was not done by Dr. Reichman & was based on my natural hormones and then I did one medicated frozen embryo transfer with Dr. Reichman which was a success! I felt like Dr. Reichman wanted to get my pregnant as soon as possible and tried the less invasive routes that made sense first which I appreciated.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine )
Christine is a very special nurse. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Her communication is outstanding and she always responds very quickly. I always asked a lot of questions and she never made me feel stupid. She made me feel very secure and confident about my care. Christine got me through some very hard times and is extremely compassionate. The other nurses who took my blood or filled in if Christine was out of office were great too. His whole staff is top of the line and I don't have one bad thing to say.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weil Cornell is an excellent fertility clinic. The facilities itself are very well organized and clean. The Tribeca office is extremely modern where as the uptown locations are a little older but still nothing wrong with them. The staff is outstanding from the receptionists, to the nurses to the doctors to the billing department to the genetic counselors, I mean it when I say this is the clinic to go to for every reason.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Monitoring appointments were operated like a well oiled machine. You have to do them early in the morning so that you get your results in the afternoon in order to get the right instructions in a timely matter. I always got an appointment that worked for my work schedule.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Reichman takes insurance. There are things my insurance did not cover like genetic testing and injectable medication and I paid for those out of pocket.
[Dr. David Reichman] is funny, empathetic, but most of all, he CARES so much about his patients...was the only doctor I saw at his clinic...recommended I tone down the exercise for one month...provided hormone supplementation...one medicated cycle
Strengths [of Weill Cornell Medical College]: Very organized with little wait time...staff and nurses are excellent. Kind, compassionate, and timely in communication...never waited for an appointment for more than 10 minutes, and usually there was no wait at all...Weaknesses: I don't have anything bad to say about the clinic...
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I spent 7 months at a different fertility clinic before seeing doctor Reichman. Those 7 months were exhausting and lacked any kind of support or individualized treatment. I was then referred to doctor Reichman by two of my friends who had seen him. I can't put into words how grateful I am for the referral and for Dr. Reichman's care. I can confidently say he is the BEST doctor I have ever worked with. He is funny, empathetic, but most of all, he CARES so much about his patients. After one month with Dr. Reichman, I was pregnant!!!!!! I begged him to delivery my baby as well but unfortunately he doesn't do that. I could not recommend this doctor more.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr Reichman was the only doctor I saw at his clinic (at RMA, I saw a different doctor every time and completely felt like just a number). Dr. Reichman saw me as a person and was thoughtful about my medical history and best steps moving forward. He said we did not even have to do IUI. After one medicated cycle and following his advice, I was pregnant.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Dr. Reichman recommended I tone down the exercise for one month, just to see if it could have an impact. He also provided hormone supplementation. He provided weekly blood monitoring to make sure hormone levels were where they should be. And he made sure I had a nice big juicy follicle before administering the trigger shot (at the previous clinic I went to, they gave me the shot prematurely).
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Weill Cornell Medical College.
The staff and nurses are excellent. Kind, compassionate, and timely in communication. I never waited for an appointment for more than 10 minutes, and usually there was no wait at all. If I could give 10 stars, I would.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Strengths: Very organized with little wait time!
Weaknesses: I don't have anything bad to say about the clinic.
I would recommend anybody having fertility issues attend this clinic. These are world-class doctors.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
I was lucky enough to already hit my deductible, so I did not have heavy costs.
after my initial appointment [Dr. David Reichman] actually listened to me, and diagnosed me...29 year old with reoccurring losses, I underwent a D&C which resulted in Ashermans Syndrome...performed one hysteroscopy and was able to clear me of all uterine adhesions...was easily accessible throughout my course of treatment....not only an exceptional surgeon, but a really kind/cool guy
[Weill Cornell Medical College] is clean, friendly, and very organized. I was always treated with kindness and compassion, the nurses saw me quickly and I never waited past my appointment times. The receptionists are responsive and very helpful...Christine was always available to me...responded to my emails within hours...scheduled appointments/triaged exceptionally.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I’m a 29 year old with reoccurring losses, I underwent a D&C which resulted in Ashermans Syndrome. I saw two previous Reproductive Endocrinologists who refused imaging for months to diagnose me meanwhile I was in intense cyclical pain. I contacted Dr. Reichman’s office and was able to have a consult with him, after my initial appointment he actually listened to me, and diagnosed me. I trusted him and his expertise so much I traveled 5 hours each way to receive care from him. He performed one hysteroscopy and was able to clear me of all uterine adhesions, this is a reflection of his surgical skill and experience. My follow up was easily scheduled, and he was easily accessible throughout my course of treatment. I would fully recommend Dr. Reichman to any and every woman experiencing the same struggle, and will praise him to everyone I know. He is not only an exceptional surgeon, but a really kind/cool guy. I feel lucky to have found him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
He is realistic about expectations, ask all the questions because he’s always ready to answer them.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman was very thorough with realistic expectations, he remembered little things about me as a person and about my case. I truly felt like he took the extra steps to ensure a trusting patient/provider relationship was built.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Hysteroscopy with lysis of adhesions, hormone therapy, balloon insertion, saline infusion sonogram. All were effective
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine )
Christine was always available to me, the entire nursing team truly was. They responded to my emails within hours, and scheduled appointments/triaged exceptionally.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
The clinic is clean, friendly, and very organized. I was always treated with kindness and compassion, the nurses saw me quickly and I never waited past my appointment times. The receptionists are responsive and very helpful.
Dr. Reichman is a tremendous doctor...took the time to really understand our specific case...always listened to our concerns and answered our questions and was always available...Used estrogen patches to prime in advance of the cycle and used Gonal F, Cetrotide and Menopur to stimulate
Weill Cornell has a top notch lab...billing department could be a little slow at times but not anything overly concerning....concerned that we were going to feel like just a number...but given the care of our doctor and his team, we still felt as though we received a personalized approach
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is a tremendous doctor. He took the time to really understand our specific case (which included male infertility) and to go the extra mile to make sure we were getting the care we needed from the whole Weill Cornell team. We trusted him fully and felt confident in his decisions, recommendations and care. He always listened to our concerns and answered our questions and was always available. We had a difficult journey and case, but we never felt like he gave up on us while also not giving us false hope. Throughout our journey, we always knew we were in good hands with Dr. Reichman and his team.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Prepare your questions in advance and don't hesitate to ask them. Take ownership of your case (not specific to Dr. Reichman).
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
From the beginning, Dr. Reichman tried to understand our dreams and goals for our family and empathized with our situation. Through the ups and downs of the multiple cycles, we could tell he was invested in our outcome and always answered our questions with care and thoughtfulness.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Used estrogen patches to prime in advance of the cycle and used Gonal F, Cetrotide and Menopur to stimulate.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine)
Christine and the rest of the nursing staff are truly amazing. They were so communicative and supportive and always answered our questions. Christine as always provided the details we needed and was extremely patient with us.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill Cornell has a top notch lab which was very important in our case. The billing department could be a little slow at times but not anything overly concerning. We were concerned that we were going to feel like just a number because it is such a large clinic, but given the care of our doctor and his team, we still felt as though we received a personalized approach.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
We were covered by insurance.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Reichman took a very personal approach to this question. We went through the pros and cons of multiple embryo transfer. Given the severity of our male infertility, we ultimately determined that multiple embryo transfer was the best approach based on the number and quality of the embryos we had.
Dr. Reichman is amazing...is always so patient with me, listened to my concerns and talked through important decisions with me...helped me get pregnant with my first child, now 2.5 years old, via IUI....would call me personally anytime an important decision about my care needed to made
care at Cornell was amazing...care team is unbelievable...staff are exceptional...they really have a genuine interest in your care...appts always ran smoothly and I was never waiting to see the doctor for more than 5-10 min...administrators helped organize all the insurance approvals so everything was easy on me.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is amazing. I trust him completely and that is not something I say easily about doctors. He is always so patient with me, listened to my concerns and talked through important decisions with me. He would call me personally anytime an important decision about my care needed to made. He also personalized my IVF injection regimen and would adjust course when necessary based on my monitoring appts and blood tests. I could always tell he really cared about my outcome and wanted to help me get to where I wanted/needed to be. I cannot say enough great things about this doctor and nearly cried when it was time to leave him to see my OB.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Talk through all your questions and concerns, he will give you honest and knowledgeable information. Trust his opinion.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman and his staff are exceptional. He was always personally involved in all the decisions made in my care and made it a point to call me himself anytime there was news to share or important decisions that needed to be made. My IVF regimen was personalized, and adjusted throughout my treatment based on monitoring a blood tests. Dr. Reichman always takes the time to make sure all your questions are answered, he is very thorough, and will share his honest opinion with you in a gentle and caring way. I truly cannot say enough amazing things about him and his staff.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
After multiple miscarriages before seeing a fertility specialist, Dr. Reichman helped me get pregnant with my first child, now 2.5 years old, via IUI. My first few IUI resulted in negative pregnancy tests. We were considering moving to IVF but Reichman recommended we try IUI with clomid for one cycle to increase my chances and I got pregnant with my son! Forever grateful to Dr. Reichman.
In 2023 I went back to Dr. Reichman after struggling with 2 more miscarriages following the birth of my son. We decided to start with an IVF cycle. I had a standard egg retrieval protocol and ended up with 5 healthy embryos. Reichman wanted us to have genetic testing for the embryos because he suspected my miscarriages were caused by genetically abnormal embryos. We attempted a natural cycle for the transfer, but my progesterone levels came back not as expected so we cancelled the transfer. That is when Dr. Reichman suggested we try for a medicated transfer the following cycle. I was hesitant because I hate shots but I knew the odds were slightly better and he felt this was my best chance for success, so I took his advice and on we went. We started with my medicated cycle and I had a particularly hard time with the progesterone shots. Dr. Reichman put me on a personalized regimen with progesterone shots and suppositories so I could space the shots out every 2-3 days. This was often being changed based on my monitoring and blood tests, which he personally monitored with his amazing nurse, Christine. I’m now almost 10 weeks pregnant and am eternally grateful I listened to Reichman’s recommendation and moved forward with the medicated transfer. He has never steered me wrong.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine)
The staff at Dr. Reichman’s office is next level. His nurse Christine would call me with test results and explain everything in detail. I never felt rushed or overlooked. She was always quick to respond to any question I had and was very easy to get a hold of. I could tell she took a genuine interest in my well being. She held my hand through everything and I always felt like I was getting the best care possible between her and Reichman.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
My care at Cornell was amazing. The care team is unbelievable and the staff are exceptional. I got to know all the nurses and they really have a genuine interest in your care. I loved how the appts always ran smoothly and I was never waiting to see the doctor for more than 5-10 min.
The administrators helped organize all the insurance approvals so everything was easy on me.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
I have fertility coverage so most of the cost was covered under my insurance.
He's [Dr. Reichman] good at getting a big picture of what you are looking for. He gives you a sense of the overall steps and immediate steps without getting into too much overwhelming detail. He takes time to answer any and all questions you may have. He carefully reviews your bloodwork and modifies your medication as necessary to ensure any setbacks are minimized....
Christine Lu was my primary nurse and care coordinator [at Weill Cornell Medical College]. She was the one who kept in touch with me after many of the bloodwork reviews, to schedule bloodwork appointments, doctor's appointments, etc. She answered many of my questions and had Dr. Reichman answer the ones she could not. She and Dr. Reichman also had sufficient staff coverage when either of them were out so I never felt like I could not reach someone...
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I highly recommend Dr. Reichman as a fertility doctor. He's good at getting a big picture of what you are looking for. He gives you a sense of the overall steps and immediate steps without getting into too much overwhelming detail. He takes time to answer any and all questions you may have. He carefully reviews your bloodwork and modifies your medication as necessary to ensure any setbacks are minimized. I was lucky in that I did not experience any setbacks. At this practice, the timing of your cycle determines when eggs need to be retrieved and implanted and this may not always coincide with when your fertility doctor is on surgical rotation. For me, two other doctors in the practice did my 2 egg retrievals and 1 egg implantation. Dr. Melnick did 1 egg retrieval and Dr. Chung did both my egg retrieval and embryo implantation. All the procedures and subsequent follow up met and exceeded my expectations.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Come prepared with questions but even if you don't have that prepared, Dr. Reichman will put you at ease if you are just looking for a general fertility check.
I appreciate that he always had a woman employee (nurse) present in the room as that made me more comfortable seeing a male doctor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman and his team always made time to answer my questions in person, through email, and over the phone. I also did my best to come in prepared with questions when we met as I know this clinic is in high demand! They were also extremely attentive to my full time work schedule. They allowed me to book bloodwork check ups at the Upper East Side clinic which is closer to my home and they booked me at times when there were fewer people in queue. The Tribeca office is zen like in comparison to the UES and my appointments there were always quick and timely. Dr. Reichman asked me at the very start what our family goals were and was always very positive throughout the process and was very good at giving us recommendations based on facts and statistics in a clear and easy way to understand. He reviewed all of my bloodwork carefully and his dedicated nursing team (esp. Christine Lu) always got back to me the same day with follow up instructions on modifying medications based on my bloodwork. As a result, I did not have to take some of the more onerous and painful shots and I never experienced hyperstimulation.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
I don't remember the details of my meds except that Dr. Reichman kept such a good eye on things, that they were able to retrieve a lot of eggs both cycles without hyperstimulating my ovaries which gave my husband and I a greater chance of getting good embryos for implantation. I also remember that I did not end up having to take a lot the more uncomfortable shots like the intramuscular shot or the oil based shot because my natural levels were sufficient.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: CHRISTINE LU)
Christine Lu was my primary nurse and care coordinator. She was the one who kept in touch with me after many of the bloodwork reviews, to schedule bloodwork appointments, doctor's appointments, etc. She answered many of my questions and had Dr. Reichman answer the ones she could not. She and Dr. Reichman also had sufficient staff coverage when either of them were out so I never felt like I could not reach someone.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
The clinic has a high rate of success. I primarily selected them because they were covered by my insurance and they have a high success rate. I also appreciate that because they work with so many women, they really have all the stats needed to give you great statistics and averages if you need help making educated decisions. I also like that their surgical facilities are located at NY Presbyterian as the hospital has a great reputation. Everything was professional and the level of care was high. Some have said that it can feel like a zoo on the UES and one time, I did wait for 1.5 hours due to miscommunication, but they are a clinic that is in high demand and they have a huge patient list.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Billing is not super clear. There are a few ongoing items I am following up with the billing department on.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Cornell only implants 1 embryo at a time which is what I also wanted because I only want 1 child at a time.
[Dr. Reichman's] treatment of my case from day one was defined by his compassion, intelligence, expertise, knowledge and sense of humor, where appropriate...He does NOT condescend your intelligence either, like some doctors may be prone to doing. He will describe — in a helpful and thoughtful way — anything and everything you care to know more about when it comes to your medical journey. Second, his honesty. He is very honest, but in no way to a fault — only so that you can set your expectations correctly.
The nurses [at Weill Cornell Medical College] are top-notch and will call you every day during IVF with instructions...I know in the beginning and end I worked closely with Nurse Christine — I will forever be in her debt for her kindness and expertise...Monitoring is run with great efficiency, appointments are made with highly capable staff and secretaries by your side. Everything is impeccably clean and state of the art.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I remember being so nervous for my consultation. Remember, that’s normal! It can be a very nerve wrecking and stressful process without the right pilot to navigate the way for you and your partner. Dr. Reichman is that pilot!
First, his knowledge — he is tremendously knowledgeable in his field. One thing I love about Dr. Reichman is he doesn’t pretend to know things that go beyond his scope as a Reproductive Endocrinologist; he always speaks to his field first and foremost. He does NOT condescend your intelligence either, like some doctors may be prone to doing. He will describe — in a helpful and thoughtful way — anything and everything you care to know more about when it comes to your medical journey.
Second, his honesty. He is very honest, but in no way to a fault — only so that you can set your expectations correctly. And if you’re a sensitive person, he will certainly cushion that honesty with a great deal of kindness and sensitivity as well.
Third, his lack of BS (which kind of goes with the honesty thing). But is a separate point worth bringing up. He does not show-off, or act in an arrogant way, also as some doctors can. He is reserved and composed in his demeanor such that you innately trust him with your health and the well-being of your future.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Write down any questions you may have in case you forget them. Dr. Reichman will ALWAYS give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, so it’s good to be prepared for a fruitful conversation.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I cannot begin to describe the positive impact Dr. Reichman and his remarkable team have had on my life. His treatment of my case from day one was defined by his compassion, intelligence, expertise, knowledge and sense of humor, where appropriate. It is a pleasure and true honor to benefit from his gifts in the medical field, and to now have my son Zachary. Thank you, Dr. Reichman. It makes me feel that much better about the world knowing countless women will be helped by you.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Sorry ladies, I don’t remember many specifics. Just know you’re in the most capable hands with Dr. Reichman and his expert team of nurses and staff.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Weill Cornell Medical College.
The nurses are top-notch and will call you every day during IVF with instructions. Because my husband is a doctor, I never had questions about their instructions, but I’m sure that if you have them they are super receptive to that.
I know in the beginning and end I worked closely with Nurse Christine — I will forever be in her debt for her kindness and expertise.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
It is among the best in the world — case closed! Monitoring is run with great efficiency, appointments are made with highly capable staff and secretaries by your side. Everything is impeccably clean and state of the art. After all, Weill Cornell is affiliated with the #4 Hospital in the nation.
He [Dr. Reichman] was attentive, thorough, and always available to answer questions via email. He wasn't too aggressive with hormone treatment but rather he tends to approach all his decisions and advice from a conservative perspective. I appreciate that. He is straight-forward and honest with his professional medical advice...He took our requests and questions seriously, and never acted like it was a burden to respond to us.
Strengths [of Weill Cornell] - Male factor infertility, coordination with urologist, detail oriented, fast paced, many office locations to choose form, able to work around a patient's schedule as they have many doctor's and nurses on staff, early hours, flexibility in virtual appt scheduling, clean, COVID guidelines are great. Weakness - If you want a clinic where you see the same doctor and nurse every time this isn't it. They work around the patient's schedule
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Growing our family in the way we envisioned literally wouldn't have been possible for us without the research, technology and expertise available at Cornell. I still remember the phone call we received 1.5 years ago when we were first told in Oregon that my husband would be unable to have biological kids. My husband has severe male factor infertility caused by a reciprocal balanced translocation. Our first IVF clinic (ORM) told us to look into donor sperm as they were unable to find viable sperm...even though my husband's urologist did not get the same results and said there was viable sperm. There was a serious lack of coordination between the IVF ORM clinic we went to initially and my husband's urologist. This was not the case at Cornell. Dr. Reichman took our concerns seriously from day 1 regarding coordination with the urologist and directly asked Dr. Schlegel (Cornell urologist) questions for us. He was attentive, thorough, and always available to answer questions via email. He wasn't too aggressive with hormone treatment but rather he tends to approach all his decisions and advice from a conservative perspective. I appreciate that. He is straight-forward and honest with his professional medical advice. And now I'm 12 weeks pregnant! It literally feels like a miracle...oh wait its science and the expertise of skilled professional. It was worth it to travel out of state during a pandemic to do IVF at this clinic.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman listened to our history and was attentive. He would ask us questions about things going on in our life and always made time for a virtual call if we needed it. He answered our questions DIRECTLY via email. That's pretty rare. He took our requests and questions seriously, and never acted like it was a burden to respond to us.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
We were only dealing with severe male factor infertility. I am 31 and have an average AMH (2.1) and follicle count (14).
My husband and I were religious about following the advice in the book " It starts with the egg".
My first and only IVF cycle: Primed with estrogen patches for a week before my period was due. For hormones used 250 IU Gonal-F and 150 IU Menopur. I did the injections for 12 days. Used Letrozole for the last few days. Triggered with 5000 HCG Novarel.
We ended up retrieving 18 eggs, 15 mature. Cornell did ICSI on the 15 eggs on the day of retrieval. They used sperm from a fresh sample and never even had to use the frozen back-up samples. This resulted in 12 eggs being fertilized. 10 out of 12 embryos made it to day 5/6 for PGT-SR and PGT-A testing. Out of the 10 embryos tested, 5 came back genetically normal/balanced. The other 5 embryos all had the unbalanced version of my partner's translocation (in addition to the unbalanced translocation one had a random error).
We did an unmedicated transfer at Dr. Reichman's suggestion. My hormones were checked daily, and my lining was also checked a few times. Transferred one embryo 5 days after ovulation. Then started on progesterone 100 mg suppositories twice a day up until I was 10 weeks pregnant. I'm now 12 weeks pregnant!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine Lu)
The team at Cornell, and all the individuals we interacted with (nurses, administrative staff, the doctors, the embryologists, geneticists, etc.) were very professional and we received top notch treatment.
Christine, Dr. Reichman's nurse, is very detail oriented and on top of her stuff. She talks fast but rest assured she will repeat things if you need her to. She answered the millions of questions I had with patience.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Strengths - Male factor infertility, coordination with urologist, detail oriented, fast paced, many office locations to choose form, able to work around a patient's schedule as they have many doctor's and nurses on staff, early hours, flexibility in virtual appt scheduling, clean, COVID guidelines are great.
Weakness - If you want a clinic where you see the same doctor and nurse every time this isn't it. They work around the patient's schedule. In my eyes this is a strength because they are maximizing success rather than prescribing you hormones just to fit their schedule. But consistency in care with appts and egg retrievals might be important to some.
Overall, they are goal oriented and excellent for male factor infertility.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Very expensive as we had no IVF coverage and were coming from out of state. We also genetically tested 10 embryos and did ICSI. Resulted in roughly $40k in costs with out of state travel.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Listen to Dr. Reichman's advice. He's all about maximizing success and minimizing risk.
We did eSET as I am 31 and the embryo was genetically tested.
I traveled to NYC for treatment after [Dr. Reichman]. had been recommended to me by 2 friends and after a failed cycle in my hometown, Miami...He's incredibly honest, encouraging, and provided a personalized experience - far superior than my prior experiences. I also felt my drug protocol was more personalized - he lowered my drugs (less side effects, less costly) and we had a higher # of eggs retrieved, despite starting with same # of eggs on day 3 for all 4 of my cycles. I saw him almost every visit (occasionally saw another MD for a weekend visit). I felt like he really cared about my overall success.
She [nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College] was easy to get in touch with by phone and email. I felt like she really cared about my success - she followed up on my beta tests both times (I used an outside lab), despite it being her day off both times...Initially my insurance denied covering the cycle given I had frozen eggs, but Dr. Reichman battled it out with the insurance company in a peer-to-peer, and they overturned the denial...Clinic was very efficient - in both Tribeca office and uptown. High volume but they move quickly - I never had to wait more than 5 minutes for an appointment. Front desk and other staff very pleasant.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman was the 4th reproductive endocrinologist I've seen, as I had completed 2 egg retrievals to freeze eggs (yielded 2 PGS embryos), then 1 cycle for IVF in Miami (0 PGS embryos), then 1 egg retrieval with Dr. Reichman (3 PGS embryos). I traveled to NYC for treatment after Dr. R. had been recommended to me by 2 friends and after a failed cycle in my hometown, Miami. First consult was by phone and I felt he was going to be the MD to get me pregnant - and he did, I'm 11 weeks pregnant. Overall experience with Dr. R was top notch. He's incredibly honest, encouraging, and provided a personalized experience - far superior than my prior experiences. I also felt my drug protocol was more personalized - he lowered my drugs (less side effects, less costly) and we had a higher # of eggs retrieved, despite starting with same # of eggs on day 3 for all 4 of my cycles. I saw him almost every visit (occasionally saw another MD for a weekend visit). I felt like he really cared about my overall success.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Don't be afraid to ask any question, even if it seems silly or uninformed. Dr. Reichman is patient and will answer anything.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Cornell is a big center, which was one of the main reasons I chose Cornell. (High volume usually indicates highly skilled embryologists and top notch technology). Dr. Reichman and his nurse Christine makes you feel like you are their only patient, they are so responsive! Dr. Reichman usually responded to my emails within minutes. He personally called me when we had big updates (genetic testing results, pregnancy test results). He called me when my first transfer didn't work - I was heartbroken but he immediately helped me focus on my next transfer with a detailed plan for how we'll try again (next transfer worked!).
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
My protocol was straightforward -- 225 gonal, 150 menopur, then added cetrotide later. In previous cycle with Miami MD, we did 350 gonal, 75/150 menopur and a flare protocol (started w/ lupron). Dr. Reichman didn't think I needed such a high dosage given my weight and ovarian reserve and he was right - we got better results. For transfer, we first did a natural cycle, which didn't take. 2nd cycle was a medicated cycle, which worked.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine Lu)
Christine is super responsive and very detail oriented. She and Dr. Reichman work as a true team. She was easy to get in touch with by phone and email. I felt like she really cared about my success - she followed up on my beta tests both times (I used an outside lab), despite it being her day off both times. The other nurses were also great - they call with test results if it's a weekend. Christine takes her time and will answer any questions you have, by phone or email. I did a lot of my monitoring remotely and she was amazing with helping to coordinate. she helped me find the best options for my schedule given I was out of nyc at various times during transfer periods.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
The biggest strength of Cornell is their embryologists and laboratory high tech equipment. I did a consult with a top doctor in Beverly Hills who referenced Cornell's technology as top notch and too expensive for most fertility centers.
Clinic was very efficient - in both Tribeca office and uptown. High volume but they move quickly - I never had to wait more than 5 minutes for an appointment. Front desk and other staff very pleasant.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Most of my clinic/procedure costs were covered by insurance. Initially my insurance denied covering the cycle given I had frozen eggs, but Dr. Reichman battled it out with the insurance company in a peer-to-peer, and they overturned the denial. I self-paid for drugs and they helped me find the most affordable pharmacy. Dr. Reichman also worked the system to allow me to transfer my frozen eggs from another institution so they could be combined with the eggs retrieved to save costs for fertilization and genetic testing.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Given I had PGS-tested embryos, Dr. Reichman strongly recommended transferring only 1 embryo in both of my transfers. He shared that birth defects are 4x in twins and I would be 30% chance likely to have twins.
David Reichman is for you if you want cutting edge, informed fertility care — and advice guided by science and delivered in a blunt but deeply supportive manner...Dr. Reichman explained with great care my options for treatment, the likelihood of success (based on cutting edge scientific research and probabilities based on age and other risk factors)... wanted frank and well researched advice and I felt I received this and more under Reichman’s expert care...he was also sensitive to our financial constraints and suggested a course of action based on both his medical opinion and the resources we had to spend
I was treated during the pandemic so the [Weill Cornell Medical College] clinic was running at much less than full capacity. It was spotless; social distancing and the timing of patient visits was impeccable. It all felt very safe and well thought out. I was lucky I could walk to the Tribeca clinic, and found accessing the office easy and largely contact free
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
David Reichman provided candid and well informed advice, and responded to all of my medical concerns. Importantly, he was also sensitive to our financial constraints and suggested a course of action based on both his medical opinion and the resources we had to spend. I appreciated this sensitivity and it made me trust his judgment all the more. I was very lucky to become pregnant during a timed intercourse cycle with clomid while we were preparing to undergo ivf in the following month. The journey of many women is far far longer, but I felt from the beginning that I was in excellent hands (a feeling that does not come easy for me as a research scientist myself who questions everyone and everything for a living!). Even when I became pregnant he continued to monitor the early stages very closely particularly as I was at a heightened risk for ectopic pregnancy. I very much appreciated his blunt assessments of miscarriage risk—while we were tentatively optimistic he reminded me gently of the complications that can arise. Frankly, I appreciated this honesty and caution as many women (myself included) go into fertility treatment with many expectations and fear. His honest and deeply informed demeanor inspires confidence in the process and was, for me, a source of comfort on an emotional journey. No less, he treatment me during the pandemic which added a real layer of risk for all of us. I could not have imagined a better experience and, while we hope to see this pregnancy to term, I would absolutely seek his expertise out in the future.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
David Reichman is for you if you want cutting edge, informed fertility care — and advice guided by science and delivered in a blunt but deeply supportive manner. This was an ideal fit for me and I think it would be for many women on a fertility journey alone or with a partner.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman explained with great care my options for treatment, the likelihood of success (based on cutting edge scientific research and probabilities based on age and other risk factors), and the psychological and physiological factors I should consider in pursuing a course of action. My partner and I feel we received extraordinary care from him and his nursing team (the very professional and responsive admin staff also play a big role). I am also a research scientist and I wanted frank and well researched advice and I felt I received this and more under Reichman’s expert care.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
I was lucky to conceive on my first full cycle under Dr Reichmans care with clomid and timed intercourse. This involved frequent monitoring of ovulation and hormonal levels. We had planned to do only one round of clomid due to a suspected tubal block on one side (which increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy) and were preparing to go into IVF which he thought was the best chance of success based on the amount of time we had been trying to conceive.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
I was treated during the pandemic so the clinic was running at much less than full capacity. It was spotless; social distancing and the timing of patient visits was impeccable. It all felt very safe and well thought out. I was lucky I could walk to the Tribeca clinic, and found accessing the office easy and largely contact free
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
The fees are high but my insurance covered most of my procedures. My insurance only covered one round of IVF (which we were preparing for) so we worked closely with the billing department to estimate costs not covered by insurance. We would not have been able to afford to pay out of pocket. Dr Reichman discussed financial concerns with me openly and appraised me of new fertility coverage in the city of New York I might be able to take advantage of. My employer was exempt from the program but it was very useful information to have on hand.
What specific things went wrong at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman created a personal connection immediately. I saw him every time I visited the practice (except for blood test only) and he always made me feel like I was a top priority, never missing a beat in knowing my history and treatment plan...He is warm and compassionate but also honest and forthcoming in setting expectations based on my condition. While some visits were very short, I never felt rushed and he sets up separate 'talk' appointments just to plan out treatment, discuss options and questions. He is also extremely responsive via email.
I never had an issue with billing, appointments, or anything else from an administrative perspective [at Weill Cornell Medical College]. Wait times vary but were never very long. All of the nurses and front desk staff that I came into contact with were professional and kind...Initially, first my appointment was maybe 8 weeks out. I asked to be placed on the wait list and got a call within a few weeks and ran down to see him. Best decision I made! From there on out appointments were frequent and easy to come by.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I felt as though I was in the best hands with Dr. Reichman from day 1. He is warm and compassionate but also honest and forthcoming in setting expectations based on my condition. While some visits were very short, I never felt rushed and he sets up separate 'talk' appointments just to plan out treatment, discuss options and questions. He is also extremely responsive via email.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Initially, first my appointment was maybe 8 weeks out. I asked to be placed on the wait list and got a call within a few weeks and ran down to see him. Best decision I made! From there on out appointments were frequent and easy to come by.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman created a personal connection immediately. I saw him every time I visited the practice (except for blood test only) and he always made me feel like I was a top priority, never missing a beat in knowing my history and treatment plan.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
I had a unique case as I do not have traditional fertility issues. He diagnosed me with Asherman's syndrome (uterine scarring) from a d&c I had a few months prior. He was able to diagnose me via saline sonogram, followed by surgery - hysteroscopy with adhesion removal. Post surgery he placed a balloon in my uterus and had estrogen treatment. 1 month post-surgery, I had a saline sonogram and HSG to confirm that the scarring had been removed, followed by monitoring to see how my lining responded post-surgery.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine)
Attentive and responsive, generally following up the same day with results.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
I never had an issue with billing, appointments, or anything else from an administrative perspective. Wait times vary but were never very long. All of the nurses and front desk staff that I came into contact with were professional and kind.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
I had to cover my deductible and beyond that, every visit and treatment was covered at 100%
He [Dr. David Reichman] was confident that my recurring losses were due to genetically abnormal embryos so he recommended PGS testing, which was the best call - we should have listened sooner. For my retreival we used Gonal-F, Menepur and Ganirelix and I was monitored very closely throughout the whole cycle...recommended transfering only one embryo...brought some much-needed levity that we always appreciated. Additionally, I can't say enough wonderful things about his office staff. The receptionists knew me by name and the nurses always greeted us with a smile no
Christine [nurse at Weill Cornell] was fantastic. She always called with my results, returned emails and phone calls very promptly, and answered all of my many questions without making me feel crazy (I was an anxious patient!)...Very well organized, which was always surprising to me given how busy the waiting room could get. If you arrive early enough you don't have to wait...Every team member, whether it be a receptionist or nurse, was always patient and kind which makes a big difference when you are struggling with infertility and have to trek in so often. It was never lost on me how hard they w
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr Reichman is an exceptionally intelligent, patient and compassionate doctor, who somehow balances his deep wealth of knowledge with incredible humanity, kindness and humor. Throughout my time under his care he always listened, gave his honest opinion and provided options without ever pushing me, which I really appreciated. I was hesitant to jump into any intense treatments so we started with timed intercourse followed by IUIs. I got pregnant within a few months, but it turned out to be an ectopic resulting in emergency surgery to remove my fallopian tube. My husband and I will never forget how amazing Dr Reichman was throughout the whole experience. On a Friday evening, he rushed to meet us at the ER and canceled his own plans for the night so that he could be there with us and perform the surgery himself. This was not something he had to do - and I knew other doctors wouldn't - but that's how much he cares about his patients. He turned a traumatic situation into something much more bearable and assured us this would not prevent me from becoming pregnant. Given how painful the fertility journey can be, we couldn't imagine getting through it without a doctor who cared as much as he did. Even after this experience (and another miscarriage) he didn't push me into IVF until I felt ready, even though he knew it would give us our best chance of success. Of course he was right, and I got pregnant from my first transfer (which he performed.) We trusted him throughout the entire process and he never steered us wrong. We felt incredibly lucky to be under his care and will never be able to thank him enough for everything.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Trust what he says. He truly cares about you as a patient and person and knows what he is doing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Regardless of the many patients under his care, Dr Reichman remembered every detail of my case. He was always patient, answering all of my questions and calming my fears. He would consistently ask how my husband and I were doing, and was genuinly concerned about the emotional toll that my last miscarriage took on us (which was the result of natural conception, before we followed his recommendation to try IVF with genetically tested embryos). In every interaction, it was obvious he cared about us as people and understood how trying this process can be. He also brought some much-needed levity that we always appreciated.
Additionally, I can't say enough wonderful things about his office staff. The receptionists knew me by name and the nurses always greeted us with a smile no matter how early it was or how many patients were waiting. This makes all of the difference when you're starting so many of your days there.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Since I am fairly young, had gotten pregnant once before, and testing showed no concerns with my health or my husband's, we started with timed intercourse then moved on to try two IUIs. We attempted a third IUI with Clomid but canceled once Dr Reichman saw I was ovulating on my left side where my fallopian tube had been removed. I ended up getting pregnant naturally but it resulted in another miscarriage, after which we finally took Dr Reichman's advice and turned to IVF. He was confident that my recurring losses were due to genetically abnormal embryos so he recommended PGS testing, which was the best call - we should have listened sooner. For my retreival we used Gonal-F, Menepur and Ganirelix and I was monitored very closely throughout the whole cycle. Dr Reichman got us great results, but unfortunately after PGS we had high attrition and were left with only 2 normal embryos. He recommended we move forward with another retrieval which wasn't what we planned, but we talked it through and he felt it would serve us better in the long run to start with more embryos so we could alleviate some pressure, and he was right. We got amazing results from my second retreival (same protocol) and we were able to move forward with a transfer soon after (natrual cycle with a frozen day 5 embryo), which was successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine Lu)
Christine was fantastic. She always called with my results, returned emails and phone calls very promptly, and answered all of my many questions without making me feel crazy (I was an anxious patient!) She went out of her way to make sure we always had what we needed in terms of meds, and seemed genuinly happy for us whenever we got good news. I loved her upbeat and positive personality.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
We loved the Tribeca office. It was a 5 minute walk from my office which was huge, but I would have traveled much further for the care I received there. Every team member, whether it be a receptionist or nurse, was always patient and kind which makes a big difference when you are struggling with infertility and have to trek in so often. It was never lost on me how hard they work and how many vulerable and anxious patients they deal with all day, and yet they were still always so pleasant. I had to go to the UES location a couple of times on weekends and it made me appreciate Tribeca even more, which feels much more intimate and way less overwhelming.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Very well organized, which was always surprising to me given how busy the waiting room could get. If you arrive early enough you don't have to wait. However, there were days I rolled out of bed on the later side and still never waited more than 20 minutes.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Insurance did not cover our first round of IVF, so we ended up paying about $30k in all. I was able to switch to a different insurance plan before my second retrieval so paid less. Dr Reichman's staff was always transparent about what the costs would be before we started anything.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr Reichman recommended transfering only one embryo, which we were completely aligned with.
We had a 10 week wait to get our initial meeting with Dr Reichman but I'm glad that didn't deter us. Once you are Dr Reichman's patient he is very responsive, and availability isn't an issue...We did 2 retrievals and one (successful!) frozen embryo transfer...We did PGS testing on our embryos. These were the same drugs that I used at a previous clinic with two other Drs, but Dr Reichman seemed more up to date than the other Drs were with various testing methods, clinical trials, etc. The treatment with Dr Reichman felt more cutting edge. He is very informed, he listens to your goals and puts together a great state-of-the-art plan just for you.
I really like the clinic [Weill Cornell Medical College]! The wait times were never bad, despite lots of patients coming and going. The clinic itself is clean and nice. It was astonishing how crowded the waiting room was at the Upper East Side office during weekend monitoring hours, but even there I didn't wait for too long...Our main nurse Christine is a so kind, reassuring, and extremely organized. She always answered my emailed questions quickly and set my mind at ease. I was always so happy to see her at the practice...Cost was always made clear to us in advance and there were no surprises.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I cannot recommend Dr Reichman highly enough. Communication via email is swift and well thought-out. He takes the time to answer questions thoroughly. and examine the pros and cons of various approaches when you could reasonably choose between several treatment options. I felt very confident in his knowledge and experience and trusted him completely. I always felt informed. Dr Reichman also seemed genuinely invested in the outcome of my treatment and my comfort during the process. He goes above and beyond for his patients. He concluded I needed surgery for a fibroid and referred me to a high-profile surgeon at a NYC different hospital. I was crushed to learn the surgeon had a 3 month wait just for a consult; my biological clock was ticking loudly in the background! Dr Reichman personally went out of his way to help me get an appointment with the surgeon 10 days later, and then later high-fived me happily when my post-surgery ultrasound revealed the operation had been a huge success. Prior to that, we had a disappointing outcome with an embryo retrieval, and Dr Reichman called us himself and delivered the news with the perfect balance of no-nonsense, compassion, and optimism about our future. IVF is a grueling process with lots of highs and lows, and I felt SO lucky to have Dr Reichman in my corner throughout.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Book you initial consult now. We had a 10 week wait to get our initial meeting with Dr Reichman but I'm glad that didn't deter us. Once you are Dr Reichman's patient he is very responsive, and availability isn't an issue.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr Reichman is fantastic! He is kind and direct, and has a very warm demeanor and fun sense of humor. He clearly knows his stuff, and is quick to cite "the literature" and his own experience to answer all questions thoroughly. He is realistic yet encouraging, remembers details about your treatment and your life, and is always on your side.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
We did 2 retrievals and one (successful!) frozen embryo transfer. The drugs we used were Gonal F, Ganirilex, and Menopur. We did PGS testing on our embryos.
These were the same drugs that I used at a previous clinic with two other Drs, but Dr Reichman seemed more up to date than the other Drs were with various testing methods, clinical trials, etc. The treatment with Dr Reichman felt more cutting edge. He is very informed, he listens to your goals and puts together a great state-of-the-art plan just for you.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine L )
The nursing staff and front desk staff are all terrific. I am so impressed with them, and grateful for the care they provided.
Our main nurse Christine is a so kind, reassuring, and extremely organized. She always answered my emailed questions quickly and set my mind at ease. I was always so happy to see her at the practice.
With all the required consent forms and appointments, IVF entails quite a bit of admin which can be burdensome during an already stressful process. The Cornell team is a well-oiled machine, and kept me on track with my medications, visits, etc. Sounds like a small thing but it's extremely helpful. Our previous clinic was disorganized and it was SO frustrating and wasted so much time and energy.
The Tribeca front desk staff is also extremely kind and knew me by name. They all seem genuinely delighted when my FET was a success, which made that happy appointment feel even more special.
Thank you Team Tribeca!
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
I really like the clinic! The wait times were never bad, despite lots of patients coming and going. The clinic itself is clean and nice. It was astonishing how crowded the waiting room was at the Upper East Side office during weekend monitoring hours, but even there I didn't wait for too long.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
We paid largely out of pocket. For consults, 2 retrievals with PGS and ICSI, one transfer, etc I believe we paid about 45k. Cost was always made clear to us in advance and there were no surprises.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
From the beginning of our fertility "journey" my husband and I have been pretty committed to the idea of doing a single embryo transfer with PGS. Dr Reichman supported this idea. I never inquired about transferring more than one embryo at a time.
I wanted to handle every aspect of my journey, from the IVF protocols to the timing of transfer. I second guessed his nurses constantly. I emailed Dr. Reichman incessantly with compromises, worries, and left-field inquiries. He almost always answered in detail, which is something that I have yet to come across in other NYC physicians who are as busy as he is. He did not have unlimited patience, but he was always willing to sit down and touch base with us to alleviate fears, or to set our patient-physician relationship back on track after an argument.
The Tribeca office staff [at Weill Cornell] always remembered my name...Hannah was Dr. Reichman's nurse, whom I worked with before she went out on maternity leave. She was always cheerful and willing to help, but in most cases she did not know the extent of my discussions with Dr. Reichman, so I preferred to speak directly with the doctor...Front desk is very friendly. I chose this clinic due to early monitoring hours before work
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman was one of five REs in the NYC area my husband and I consulted with. He was optimistic with my case from the beginning, even when I felt pessimistic. I had come to see him having just experienced my very first pregnancy, which became a miscarriage at 10 weeks. I was emotional but had my heart set on doing everything possible to becoming pregnant again. I micromanaged him. I wanted to handle every aspect of my journey, from the IVF protocols to the timing of transfer. I second guessed his nurses constantly. I emailed Dr. Reichman incessantly with compromises, worries, and left-field inquiries. He almost always answered in detail, which is something that I have yet to come across in other NYC physicians who are as busy as he is. He did not have unlimited patience, but he was always willing to sit down and touch base with us to alleviate fears, or to set our patient-physician relationship back on track after an argument.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Advocate for yourself. Dr. Reichman is incredibly smart. If your requests are substantiated, he will compromise with you on reasonable grounds.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
The Tribeca office staff always remembered my name, and Dr. Reichman kept detailed notes on my case.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
We dove straight into IVF due to my diminished ovarian reserve. Dr. Reichman had pitched starting with IUI/letrozole, but he supported my more aggressive choice. I insisted on a natural start, resulting in 8 retrieved, 5 fertilized, and 4 frozen. We did not PGS test. The second cycle, he proposed using BCP. I was afraid of being oversuppressed and did not want to try this modification, but he assured me it would give good results. Unfortunately, I developed a lead follicle and he canceled that cycle. The third cycle, he proposed estrogen priming. I also fought him on this. Although I had 7 follicles going into retrieval, only 2 were retrieved. Both were alive at day 6, frozen, and confirmed to be PGS normal.
I took some time off after the last cycle to undergo several back to back surgeries. In January of 2019, I insisted Dr. Reichman raise a request to the embryology lab for them to transfer the second-best graded frozen embryo in my batch. That FET resulted in my current pregnancy - I am due in three weeks.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Hannah was Dr. Reichman's nurse, whom I worked with before she went out on maternity leave. She was always cheerful and willing to help, but in most cases she did not know the extent of my discussions with Dr. Reichman, so I preferred to speak directly with the doctor.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill Cornell Tribeca - biggest pro is that the physician performs the monitoring ultrasounds. I was able to see Dr. Reichman at almost every single monitoring appointment during the week. In addition, the clinic is clean, and the calls from nurses during the cycle are consistent and organized. Front desk is very friendly. I chose this clinic due to early monitoring hours before work, and the fact that it was a 5 minute walk from my apartment.
Weakness: you do not get to see your doctor on weekends and holidays unless he/she happens to be on call. My weekend treks up to the UES office were always much worse experiences (i.e., longer wait times, unfamiliar physicians, and several incompetent nurses).
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College.
If you are willing to be at the office right at 6:30, there is almost no wait time. I made it my priority to always be in by 7am, and never had an issue being late to work.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
My husband and I are fortunate to both have some fertility coverage from work. During 2018 when we were banking embryos, we were on his insurance, which covered the entirety of the 1st and 2nd round. We paid about $15,000 out of pocket for the 3rd round.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Reichman was adamant on single embryo transfer with me, citing my age and body type (slim/petite).
Dr. Reichman is an extremely personable physician. He makes his patients feel like they matter. He takes time at every appointment with you, answers every question you have, and does not make you feel rushed. There were a couple times he suggested we set an appointment for a "strategy meeting" - his words - which we loved. He knows every detail about his patients. He remembers everything, even asking about how our trip to Chicago was when we had a follow-up appointment with him.
front-desk staff [at Weill Cornell Medical College] are the nicest and sweetest team members. They remember your name, ask how you're doing, and are always on top of everything...[the nurse] replied very timely to emails...Monitoring appointments were very efficient...The office seems newer with state-of-the-art equipment and the most friendly staff. His staff are extremely helpful, especially if you need support dealing with prior-auths and insurance - they stepped in and before I knew it everything was handled.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is like no other. We traveled from Pennsylvania to New York and it was all worth it. From the moment we had our initial consultation with him he gave us hope and made us feel like he truly cared.
I have not had an easy journey with fertility - 2 natural pregnancies both ending in miscarriages, being told by a previous RE my lining was too thin and so never even getting to a transfer attempt, retained products of conception after a D&C by my OB.
But Dr. Reichman never gave up. I remember starting my IVF cycle with him in March 2018 and during a saline sonogram is when he discovered I had retained products of conception and told me he would have to go in and do surgery after I completed the IVF cycle and retrieval. I started crying in the exam room. Dr. Reichman was extremely comforting, telling me "I am in your corner," letting me know that he would take care of me during the surgery as I was worried about my lining, and that together we would get through this and meet our end goal of having a baby. He is an extremely compassionate and caring physician, but he is also a realist - he is very straightforward with what he thinks. This is a quality my husband and I appreciated; we wanted someone who would be direct and honest. Dr. Reichman is always thinking about what is best for his patients; he individualizes every plan of care to each of his patients.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Don't be afraid to ask questions. He answers every single one of them without making you feel rushed or that it's a silly question.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is an extremely personable physician. He makes his patients feel like they matter. He takes time at every appointment with you, answers every question you have, and does not make you feel rushed. There were a couple times he suggested we set an appointment for a "strategy meeting" - his words - which we loved. He knows every detail about his patients. He remembers everything, even asking about how our trip to Chicago was when we had a follow-up appointment with him.
His front-desk staff are the nicest and sweetest team members. They remember your name, ask how you're doing, and are always on top of everything.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
I was on Gonal-F, Menopur, and Cetrotide, with an HCG trigger shot before the egg retrieval. I can't remember the exact dosages but he had me on a low dose of Gonal-F. I only had 5 antral follicles. We retrieved 5 eggs, all 5 fertilized, 3 made it to PGS testing and all 3 were PGS normal! We did not expect this and were thrilled, as my last miscarriage was confirmed due to chromosome issues.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Hannah)
My primary nurse that I communicated with was Hannah. She always showed compassion during every interaction or phone call. She answered every question and made sure you understood your directions and next steps before hanging up the phone. Even when meeting in person about something Hannah never rushed you and was very thorough in her care and explanations. She also replied very timely to emails.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill Cornell Reproductive Medicine is a top center for infertility. As I said we traveled from PA to NY to be a patient and it was worth it in every way. I only wish we had done this from the beginning instead of wasting a year with a different RE in PA.
Dr. Reichman's Tribeca office is absolutely wonderful. The office seems newer with state-of-the-art equipment and the most friendly staff. His staff are extremely helpful, especially if you need support dealing with prior-auths and insurance - they stepped in and before I knew it everything was handled.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Monitoring appointments were very efficient. You have a window of time they do "morning monitoring" and you don't have to wait very long once you arrive. Once you are pregnant, the 2-3 ultrasounds you have to have are via appointment after monitoring hours.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
I was lucky as my insurance covered IVF 100%; the cost of the medications were mostly covered as well. We did pay a few hundred dollars though for some genetic testing and other blood work to be done as I had two previous miscarriages.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
From my experience, I believe Dr. Reichman prefers single embryo transfer.
He [Dr. Reichman] can be blunt with the reality of things, but he does care about you getting success and knows his stuff. If you want someone with a super compassionate bedside manner he may not be the one for you, but he certainly takes his work seriously and is always positive yet realistic. If you are paying out of pocket, he also understands the great cost of IVF and takes that into account when recommending next steps, which I really appreciate.
In the Tribeca office [of Weill Cornell Medical College] it is a very pleasant experience even when crowded -- and it's never that bad. I don't think I have waited longer than 30 min to be seen and sometimes i get seen within 10 min...Approx 10K for egg retrieval (all monitoring included)...The Tribeca location is fantastic. It is calm, comfortable, and all new...The nurses are all very nice. It's so much better than the UES location! The receptionists are also very nice and helpful
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I came to Dr. Reichman from another doctor only because my insurance changed and it now covers IVF and the other place I was going doesn't take my insurance. Dr. Reichman agreed with the assessment of my other doctor (age-related infertility). Although I feel I got more compassionate "bedside manner" from the first doctor, I appreciate that I see Dr. Reichman for every monitoring visit (at the Tribeca Office). He may take a day or so to email back, but he always always responds to email. His answers are short but to the point. He's gives it to you straight so you have to be able to take that, but I have no doubt he knows that he's talking about! I feel I am in good hands for sure.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
He can be blunt with the reality of things, but he does care about you getting success and knows his stuff. If you want someone with a super compassionate bedside manner he may not be the one for you, but he certainly takes his work seriously and is always positive yet realistic. If you are paying out of pocket, he also understands the great cost of IVF and takes that into account when recommending next steps, which I really appreciate.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman sees me every visit (unless it is a weekend or he is off for a holiday), which I appreciate. He always seems to consider my case and our next steps carefully. He doesn't have the warmest bedside manner, and doesn't seem to plug into the emotional toll this takes, but he does lay out the numbers and realities and stays positive.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
2 stimulation cycles. Both times mostly 150 menapure, 300 gonal f, then leuprolide added in. Egg retrieval and fertilization with ICSI using fresh sample. Waited the 5 days to see which embryos survived and did genetic testing on those that did. Cycle 1 - 10 eggs retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 4 embryos genetically tested, 1 recommended for transfer. Cycle 2 - 7 eggs retrieved, 6 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 genetically tested - awaiting results. Still have not yet done an embryo transfer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Hannah)
Dr. Riechman's main nurse is fantastic. She always answers my questions and when I wanted to order fewer meds since i had to pay OOP as I hit my insurance limit, she worked with me on ordering just what was necessary. She's a pleasure every time I speak with her. Any other nurses that cover for her are also great.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
The Tribeca location is fantastic. It is calm, comfortable, and all new. It can get a little crowded during monitory hours but never too bad and they are really organized. The nurses are all very nice. It's so much better than the UES location! The receptionists are also very nice and helpful
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College.
In the Tribeca office it is a very pleasant experience even when crowded -- and it's never that bad. I don't think I have waited longer than 30 min to be seen and sometimes i get seen within 10 min.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
My insurance paid for up to 40K of my expenses. After I hit my limit, I have to pay OOP. Approx 10K for egg retrieval (all monitoring included), 1K for ICSI fertilization, 4K for PGD/PGS testing. 1K hospital fee. Not sure what frozen embryo transfer will cost. Meds were covered by insurance but i think it cost 10K
[Dr. David Reichman] knew what to do, how to get it done in an efficient matter, and made me feel like my case had his full attention at all times...male factor infertility as well as a genetic match as carriers for AATD...successful pregnancy on our first try
[Weill Cornell Medical College is] Organized and efficient. From reception to bloodwork and to exams, everything always flowed smoothly...facilities are immaculate...never seem to be running behind on schedule. Billing department could use a little help but it would not deter me from returning as a patient.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I switched to seeing Dr. Reichman 1 year after making no progress with a different clinic. The second my initial consultation was over, the hopeless feeling I had been carrying around for so long immediately went away. It wasn't that Dr. Reichman was giving any false hope. It was that he knew what to do, how to get it done in an efficient matter, and made me feel like my case had his full attention at all times. My biggest regret throughout this whole process will forever be not switching to Dr. Reichman sooner.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
If you haven't booked your first appointment yet, I don't know what you're waiting for!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Not only did Dr. Reichman somehow know everything about my case every time I saw him without needing to even glance at my chart, but he also remembered personal tidbits of information mentioned during previous exams. He seems to fully understand that seeing a fertility specialist can be stressful at times and acts in a way that will make you feel like you're being taken care of. I never had to worry that something was being overlooked and received thorough answers to any questions I had every step of the way.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
My husband and I were dealing with male factor infertility as well as a genetic match as carriers for AATD. Dr. Reichman suggested having a frozen sperm sample and ICSI on the day of our egg retrieval. He also had me switch which lab was developing our PGT-M probe. That switch alone saved us many months of waiting. This along with the protocol Dr. Reichman had me on for IVF stims and transfer led to a successful pregnancy on our first try.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine)
Everyone on staff was unbelievable, so well trained, and they all seemed happy to be at work as well. Never had a question or concern go unanswered. Christine was an amazing communicator and I never had to worry about not receiving
a call when expecting one.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Organized and efficient. From reception to bloodwork and to exams, everything always flowed smoothly. The facilities are immaculate and they never seem to be running behind on schedule. Billing department could use a little help but it would not deter me from returning as a patient.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Urged only a single embryo transfer and explained this was because I am young with no known female factor infertility
Dr. Reichman is technically very gifted and very knowledgeable...every time I saw him I was under the impression that he didn't care about me at all...very blunt and robotic...tends to not follow up after procedures or emergencies, he delegates that work to his nurses or his residents...will only transfer single embryos
weekends at [Weill Cornell Medical College] UES are an absolute zoo...don't want to wait for hours get there very early. Tribeca is much calmer environment...phlebotomists are wonderful, very funny and are skilled vein finders...weekend answering service is terrible...twice a nurse called and left me the results of another patient on my answering phone.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is technically very gifted and very knowledgeable. However, he is largely devoid of empathy, every time I saw him I was under the impression that he didn't care about me at all. He is also very blunt and robotic. I left many of my appointments in tears. Additionally, he tends to not follow up after procedures or emergencies, he delegates that work to his nurses or his residents. If you want a physician who is very gifted, but has little to no bedside manner, he is your guy!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Prepare to get good results, but don't expect to be cared for.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman viewed me as a just a possible pregnancy. Unlike other physicians he doesn't make small talk, I am not sure he has ever asked me a non medical question, and the visits with him are incredibly brief. Additionally, following my devastating chemical pregnancy he had his nurse Christine call to deliver the bad news, this was handled without empathy and with carelessness. Additionally, I had two medical emergencies, one was a possible ovarian torsion (a massive cyst was seen on my ovary) and the second was a massive bleed from a D&C, while he was aware of these issues, he never followed up with me.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Estrogen patches, 250 Gonal F, 150 menopur and Cetrotide starting at day 4 of stims.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine)
Christine was very reachable, clear with instructions and quite kind.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
The weekends at the UES are an absolute zoo, if you don't want to wait for hours get there very early. Tribeca is much calmer environment. At both locations the phlebotomists are wonderful, very funny and are skilled vein finders! The weekend answering service is terrible. Additionally, twice a nurse called and left me the results of another patient on my answering phone.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College.
UES was a cattle call, Tribeca was much calmer
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Roughly $20,000 per cycle, if not covered by insurance.
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
He will only transfer single embryos
What specific things went wrong at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Lost results
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Weill Cornell Medical College.
On two occasions I called the answering service with urgent questions, these when unanswered. Twice a nurse left a message on my answering machine for another patient on weekends, given the poor answering service, I couldn't convey this to anyone before Monday. They had issues with my insurance and they didn't explain this to me.
Dr. Reichman made me feel truly cared for and valued as an individual...demonstrated exceptional professionalism, empathy, and expertise...took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process, making sure I felt informed and comfortable with each decision...estrogen patches to prepare my lining for an embryo transfer
I cannot recommend [Weill Cornell Medical College] enough...team was highly skilled and professional....Tribeca office was very organized and efficient with the latest technology and equipment...responsive and excelled in keeping patients informed...nurses were incredibly organized, compassionate, and attentive
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I am incredibly grateful to have found Dr. Reichman. I came to him after having several transfers cancelled with another doctor. From the very first consultation, Dr. Reichman demonstrated exceptional professionalism, empathy, and expertise. He made me feel comfortable and confident about the journey ahead. He took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process, making sure I felt informed and comfortable with each decision. He listened to my needs and was always available to address my concerns and answer my questions. After experiencing an unsuccessful transfer, Dr. Reichman was there every step of the way to help me stay positive and hopeful. His dedication to my well-being and commitment to helping me achieve my dream of becoming a parent kept me motivated through the toughest times.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
One piece of advice that I would give a prospective patient is to openly communicate your concerns and questions with Dr. Reichman, as this will allow him to tailor the treatment to your needs.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman made me feel truly cared for and valued as an individual. From our very first meeting, he took the time to listen to my concerns and answer all of my questions with patience and compassion. I saw him during every visit and he was quick to respond to my emails. I am incredibly grateful for the support and kindness I received during such a challenging time.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
We focused on my uterine lining since my previous doctor was canceling embryo transfers because it was too thin. Before beginning treatments, Dr. Reichman performed a surgery to ensure that my uterine lining was in the best possible condition for an embryo transfer. I used estrogen patches to prepare my lining for an embryo transfer. Dr. Reichman explained that this was most likely my lining and I could still have a successful transfer. My second transfer was successful and I have a beautiful boy.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Katharine Walsh)
My care coordinator and all of the nurses were incredibly organized, compassionate, and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of my care ran smoothly. They ensured that I had the first appointment of the day in order to make it on time to work each morning. I am so grateful for their encouragement and helping me to stay positive.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
I cannot recommend the clinic enough. The medical team was highly skilled and professional. The Tribeca office was very organized and efficient with the latest technology and equipment. The clinic was responsive and excelled in keeping patients informed at every step of the process.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
I was grateful that my insurance covered a lot of the cost. When there was a fee, I was able to easily pay my bills through the Weill Cornell app.
Dr. Reichman is exceptional...his individualized treatment plans really set him apart from other doctors. He is innovative, smart, and determined. Additionally, he is very responsive and makes sure you know exactly what to do and what to expect. He is easy to talk to and he listens. I appreciated how straightforward he is and his open communication style...I have [him] to thank for my 5 perfect children and I am beyond grateful for his care.
Weill Cornell's Tribeca clinic is exceptional. Over the course of 4.5 years I saw the same people, and every single person made me feel cared for. Everyone is professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They put a greta deal of effort into making sure patients are comfortable and taken care of...Christine, as well as all the other nursing staff, are responsive, professional, and compassionate...made every treatment plan run smoothly, from directions to insurance authorization, to appointment scheduling
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is exceptional. He treats each patient as an individual; I always felt he was 100% on top of every detail and that he had my back. In my opinion, his top attribute is his ability to think outside the box; his individualized treatment plans really set him apart from other doctors. He is innovative, smart, and determined. Additionally, he is very responsive and makes sure you know exactly what to do and what to expect. He is easy to talk to and he listens. I appreciated how straightforward he is and his open communication style. He’s the doctor that it’s worth a long commute to see. I have Dr. Reichman to thank for my 5 perfect children and I am beyond grateful for his care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Do not hesitate to see him - he is WORTH it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
He was 100% on top of my care. Everything he did regarding my care was tailored to me. He was invested in helping me to grow my family, and loved to hear about the children after they were born.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Clomid, trigger shots, & timed intercourse.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine Lu)
Dr. Reichman's nurse, Christine, as well as all the other nursing staff, are responsive, professional, and compassionate. They get to know their patients and do a wonderful job making you feel comfortable. Christine was always on top of my information and was a very effective communicator. She made every treatment plan run smoothly, from directions to insurance authorization, to appointment scheduling.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill Cornell's Tribeca clinic is exceptional. Over the course of 4.5 years I saw the same people, and every single person made me feel cared for. Everyone is professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They put a greta deal of effort into making sure patients are comfortable and taken care of.
Dr. Reichman is a great doctor and will answer all questions. However, it is just that. He and his care team probably expected me to remember/know every step of the procedure from last time and I was not made aware of next steps or what to expect. After the first in person check up, I suddenly started getting calls from the pharmacy to order medication. The protocol wasn’t discussed with me by Dr. Reichman or his team even though he changed it from my first protocol.
The [Weill Cornell Medical College] clinic is clean, and the staff are great. The welcome staff and the technicians during daily monitoring were the only great things I looked forward to during the entire process. They were kind and welcoming. It felt that they enjoyed their work too...
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman is a great doctor and will answer all questions. However, it is just that. He and his care team probably expected me to remember/know every step of the procedure from last time and I was not made aware of next steps or what to expect. After the first in person check up, I suddenly started getting calls from the pharmacy to order medication. The protocol wasn’t discussed with me by Dr. Reichman or his team even though he changed it from my first protocol.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Prepare all questions and ask him questions even if you think they will be covered by Dr. Reichman. Because he will not say or explain anything on his own.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I felt like a number because I barely saw my doctor during the entire procedure and rarely got replies from him when I reached out. His nurse replied instead.
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
PROTOCOL: Daily monitoring LH surge for one cycle. Transfer scheduled 5 days after peak LH surge. Post LH surge need to take an HCG (Novarel or Pregnyl) as booster the day after the LH surge. One day before the transfer start an estrogen patch and replace every other day till the pregnancy test. After the transfer supplement with vaginal progesterone inserts (Endometrin) twice daily starting the day after the transfer until the pregnancy test. After pregnancy test results are positive, continue the Endometrin for another 2-3 weeks.
RATIONALE: None were given. I was emailed these instructions from the nurse. Dr. Reichman did not discuss any of it with me.
RESULT: Positive pregnancy test result
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Nursing team was great. Gave me all the information I needed in a process where the doctor was practically absent.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
The clinic is clean, and the staff are great. The welcome staff and the technicians during daily monitoring were the only great things I looked forward to during the entire process. They were kind and welcoming. It felt that they enjoyed their work too.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Copay was $20 with doctor and $40 with hospital
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Again, none of it was discussed
What specific things went wrong at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Weill Cornell Medical College.
My protocol was changed by the new doctor when I changed my previous doctor (my usual doctor became unavailable during my new cycle). But I was not informed of the change nor was I told why it was changed until I asked the new doctor later, who just said "every doctor does things differently".
I appreciated how honest and direct he [Dr. David Reichman] was while also being empathetic and took time to answer all of my questions...He was clear in explaining odds and never gave false hopes but instilled new hope that I was losing at my other doctor. I am now 9 weeks pregnant after a successful first transfer. While in treatment, he always gave clear next steps and provided as much context or information as I requested. He was very thorough in exams, took his time and explained what he was seeing and what everything meant which I greatly appreciated.
Overall, I had a great experience at Weill Cornell...was always seen basically on time and I never faced any delays...I like their portal for results. All locations I visited were extremely clean and all the staff were professional and kind. One thing I did not love is the Weill Cornell email technology. You receive an alert that you received a message but until the person responds, you can't track what you sent. Tracking the threads can be a be difficult.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I had a great experience with Dr. Reichman and his entire team. On my initial consult, I appreciated how honest and direct he was while also being empathetic and took time to answer all of my questions. I have a thin uterine lining and my original doctor had me cancel 4 cycles & made me doubt my ability to conceive. I met with Dr. Reichman who immediately told me that was not true, walked me through success stories and methods we could use to try. He was clear in explaining odds and never gave false hopes but instilled new hope that I was losing at my other doctor. I am now 9 weeks pregnant after a successful first transfer.
While in treatment, he always gave clear next steps and provided as much context or information as I requested. He was very thorough in exams, took his time and explained what he was seeing and what everything meant which I greatly appreciated. I ended up needing a fibroid removed that he was able to detect while my previous doctor did not. After my surgery, he provided detailed recovery steps that really helped ease my mind because of course I was anxious to get started with my next cycle. Dr. Reichman was always very patient with me, was always available to contact & answered emails extremely quickly. He also was so great at reminding me what paperwork I needed filled out so I didn't get behind and could move on with the process as quickly as possible! He really had a full view of the entire journey beyond just the exams.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Do your best to have your questions ahead of time & don't be shy to ask them! He is a doctor that has seen it all and he truly wants you to feel comfortable. I once stopped him mid convo with his staff to ask about working out and he instantly turned his attention to me as his patient.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman and his staff were incredibly attentive, transparent and available throughout my treatment. At my previous clinic, I rarely saw my own doctor for monitoring which made it difficult to ask questions. With Dr. Reichman, I always saw him, and he always paused after the exam to provide time for questions. While going through something as complicated and personal as fertility, there are always so many questions to ask cycle to cycle and often in the room its hard to think of them on the spot. I always appreciated his dedicated question of what were my questions. If I missed any, he was always an email away and I was able to access his staff always. This is not what I experienced at my other clinic and I felt always in good hands. I truly felt that I was his only patient during my treatment
Describe the protocols David Reichman used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
I tried one IUI with Dr. Reichman while I waited for my embryos to transfer to his hospital. We used letrozole. For my embryo transfer, since I had a thin lining and had used estrogen protocols at my previous doctor that never made a difference, we did a natural cycle with letrozole to induce ovulation as a first try to see what I could naturally get without added estrogen, but we added vaginal Viagra.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine Lu)
Dr. Reichman's nursing staff were amazing. They were always fast to respond to emails even when I sent emails with what felt like 1,000 questions. The office always provided timely updates
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Overall, I had a great experience at Weill Cornell. Dr. Reichman is based at the Tribeca location and it was never too busy. I was always seen basically on time and I never faced any delays. Other locations are definitely busier. I like their portal for results. All locations I visited were extremely clean and all the staff were professional and kind. One thing I did not love is the Weill Cornell email technology. You receive an alert that you received a message but until the person responds, you can't track what you sent. Tracking the threads can be a be difficult.
Describe the costs associated with your care under David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College.
I don't recall, I have insurance that covered a decent chunk
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill cornell will only do one embryo transfer at a time unless there are specific circumstances
Dr. Reichman has always been upfront about his view on the treatment, his concerns, and course of action. I never left an appointment with any doubt as to what the next steps were. When the first egg retrieval did not go as expected, Dr. Reichman explained his thoughts and already had the second protocol ready. I felt very confident that we would get it in the second round. Overall, he is confident in his work, communicates well, and has great bedside manners...You may come in with your own thoughts of the treatments that you have read on the internet, heard from your friends, etc. but everyone is so different. Trust the doctor and trust the process.
Weill Cornell Reproductive Center is superb in the care that you get. One of my egg retrievals and transfer was done by another doctor, but not for a single moment did I doubt their skills. Because they are one of the best clinics in the country, they do get busy and during monitoring hours the wait can be long. But the nursing team gives you a heads up that it might be busy and ask that you go early. As far as the insurance/billing part, they were not pushy and tried to work with you. If anything, the insurance is usually the more difficult side.
How was your experience with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman has always been upfront about his view on the treatment, his concerns, and course of action. I never left an appointment with any doubt as to what the next steps were. When the first egg retrieval did not go as expected, Dr. Reichman explained his thoughts and already had the second protocol ready. I felt very confident that we would get it in the second round. Overall, he is confident in his work, communicates well, and has great bedside manners.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Trust him. You may come in with your own thoughts of the treatments that you have read on the internet, heard from your friends, etc. but everyone is so different. Trust the doctor and trust the process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with David Reichman at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Reichman and his entire staff were extremely caring throughout the entire process. Any time I had a question, they would call me or reply to my email right away. They have always treated me with respect and never dismissive of my concerns
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Christine Lu)
They’re absolutely incredible. They’re on top of their game the entire time. Were always clear with the instructions, the next steps, and when things didn’t work out in the first cycle, you could hear that they felt for you. When things were successful they shared the same excitement as you. I just appreciated that they always answered all of my questions (even the stupid ones) with care and speed.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Weill Cornell Reproductive Center is superb in the care that you get. One of my egg retrievals and transfer was done by another doctor, but not for a single moment did I doubt their skills. Because they are one of the best clinics in the country, they do get busy and during monitoring hours the wait can be long. But the nursing team gives you a heads up that it might be busy and ask that you go early. As far as the insurance/billing part, they were not pushy and tried to work with you. If anything, the insurance is usually the more difficult side.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Reichman’s Tribeca office during the work days were super easy and never crowded. You were in and out in a few minutes. During the weekend at the UES location, it was definitely more crowded, however, the nurses worked fast and the wait was never too long. I never felt like it was taking so long that I needed to check with the front desk
Describe David Reichman's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
He had a preference to transfer the healthiest embryo and only one because of my age.