2018, Unsuccessful
When I was with Dr. Marsh I felt like a person. She was kind, warm and welcome. However, I only saw her at consultation and the again after I miscarried... even though she was likely hands on with all parts of my treatment, she was very hands off with direct care. For the price we pay for an ivf cycle, I would have preferred to be seen by one doctor... I developed many follicles but only had 8 eggs retrieved. Of those, 5 grew and only 3 made it to day 5. We transferred 2 and miscarried.
I had the wrong information provided [at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine], but it was quickly clarified by the RN. I also had nurses not record travel plans resulting in a delayed cycle... The wait times are short and they are always very responsive. That being said, when you are not there, it seems so distant and the communication struggles. They communicate everything through the portal, including bad news. I felt like that was impersonal. I also would have preferred to see my doctor for my appointments. I had at least 5. For the price, I am opting to travel to New York instead of come back to u of m for another cycle.
How was your experience with Erica Marsh at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine?
I felt good during each interaction with Dr. Marsh. However, even though she was likely hands on with all parts of my treatment, she was very hands off with direct care. For the price we pay for an ivf cycle, I would have preferred to be seen by one doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Erica Marsh at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine?
I would tell them to be prepared to see many faces. Dr. marsh is kind and helpful, but you do not see her often.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Erica Marsh at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine?
When I was with Dr. Marsh I felt like a person. She was kind, warm and welcome. However, I only saw her at consultation and the again after I miscarried.
Describe the protocols Erica Marsh used in your cycles at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I was on the leuprodile protocol. I don’t remember the reasoning. I developed many follicles but only had 8 eggs retrieved. Of those, 5 grew and only 3 made it to day 5. We transferred 2 and miscarried.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine.
The nurses were very helpful. But I often felt like I had to stay on top of the care there. There were a few times dates or instructions were overlooked and only came up because I asked for clarification.
Describe your experience with University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine.
When you are at u of m you feel welcomed and we’ll take care of there. The wait times are short and they are always very responsive. That being said, when you are not there, it seems so distant and the communication struggles. They communicate everything through the portal, including bad news. I felt like that was impersonal. I also would have preferred to see my doctor for my appointments. I had at least 5. For the price, I am opting to travel to New York instead of come back to u of m for another cycle.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Erica Marsh at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Right now, prior to our planned frozen transfer we paid/owe 15000. Not including meds or off site blood draw
What specific things went wrong at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at University of Michigan Center for Reproductive Medicine.
I had the wrong information provided, but it was quickly clarified by the RN. I also had nurses not record travel plans resulting in a delayed cycle.