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2022 - 2023, Consult
I have not had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Fuji much personally...When I booked a separate consultation for an explanation of the IVF process, he was very thorough and I was grateful for his time...With my unexplained infertility diagnosis, Dr. Fuji recommended moving to IUI. We did clomid, mid-cycle ultrasound, trigger shot, and then the IUI through an outside clinic. However, none of these appointments were with Dr. Fuji.
The services offered by Tripler in partnership with the Fertility Institute of Hawaii are a tremendous blessing to military families, whose fertility treatments would otherwise be completely out of pocket. The significantly reduced cost is why we chose to use the REI at Tripler. I do, however, wish that communication and personal relationships were a bit stronger. It is extremely difficult to get in touch with the clinic, and it usually takes 2-3 days to get questions answered.
How was your experience with Dennis Fujii at Tripler Army Medical Center?
I have not had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Fuji much personally-I have seen several other doctors within the clinic. When I booked a separate consultation for an explanation of the IVF process, he was very thorough and I was grateful for his time.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Dennis Fujii at Tripler Army Medical Center?
Don’t be afraid to book an additional appointment for a more in depth consultation! The clinic has limited hours and appointments may not be given the amount of time they need to answer all of your questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Dennis Fujii at Tripler Army Medical Center?
In my first two appointments, I felt very rushed and that my lab results were not fully discussed. I was just told everything looked normal. I would have liked more of an explanation and analysis. However, as we prepare to move into the next steps after several IUI and two miscarriages, I booked a consultation with Dr. Fuji and he took about 40 minutes to really talk me through the process of IVF, which I greatly appreciated.
Describe the protocols Dennis Fujii used in your cycles at Tripler Army Medical Center and their degree of success.
With my unexplained infertility diagnosis, Dr. Fuji recommended moving to IUI. We did clomid, mid-cycle ultrasound, trigger shot, and then the IUI through an outside clinic. However, none of these appointments were with Dr. Fuji.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Tripler Army Medical Center.
While the nursing staff is expected to manage a great deal of patients, I have had tremendous difficulty getting in touch with them. Incorrect information has been communicated regarding the wait lists, which led to a wide range of emotions.
Describe your experience with Tripler Army Medical Center.
The services offered by Tripler in partnership with the Fertility Institute of Hawaii are a tremendous blessing to military families, whose fertility treatments would otherwise be completely out of pocket. The significantly reduced cost is why we chose to use the REI at Tripler. I do, however, wish that communication and personal relationships were a bit stronger. It is extremely difficult to get in touch with the clinic, and it usually takes 2-3 days to get questions answered.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Dennis Fujii at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Assessment and diagnosis- $0 through tricare prime. Only tricare prime members can be seen at the Tripler REI clinic.
IUI-$100-200 depending on which clinic performs the procedure
IVF-$12000 with genetic testing. Approximately $5000 for the procedure, $5000 for the genetic testing (unless there are fewer than 5 eggs), and $2000 for the storage fees up to one year.
If your care is managed by the Tripler REI, your medications are covered and managed by the clinic.
What specific things went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Tripler Army Medical Center.
We were told initially that our IVF cycle would be in the January-February or March timeframe. Then, when I called to see if there was anything I needed to do, I was told it would not be until August-October of the following year. Then I received a call that I would be doing IVF in 2 months, which made it impossible to apply for most grants and significantly changed the way we were planning financially.