I couldn't be more grateful to Dr Tur Kaspa for taking a personal interest in my case. Everything transpired exactly as he indicated. He did a ERA test before my transfer which showed I needed an extra day of progesterone. ... I found Dr Tur Kaspa to be compassionate and caring doctor who above all took a personal interest in me as a patient. ... Because I have a high ovarian reserve, Dr Tur Kaspa used low dosage of follistum
You have to stay on top of them [Institute for Human Reproduction] and follow up for things like insurance. I also received incorrect financial letters which took some follow up to get fixed. ... Monitoring was really easy due to the small nature of the clinic. ... Ultrasound and lab professionals are really really great. ... My husband did not receive any instructions regarding abstinence prior to both of the IVF cycles. ... the disorganization of the nurses is an issue here. Everyday you deal with a different nurse and I was twice given incorrect instructions. ...
How was your experience with Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)?
After two years of unsuccessful attempts at getting pregnant at a large Chicago fertility clinic, I sought out opinions from 3 of the top fertility doctors in Chicago with Dr Tur Kaspa being one of them. All the doctors pointed out the mistakes that had been made in my prior treatments. I asked each doctor about the protocol they would use for me. Dr Tur Kaspa was the only one out of the three other doctors that I saw that offered at different viewpoint and protocol. Since I had been doing the same thing for 2 years, I felt it was time to try a new approach and therefore selected Dr. Tur Kaspa. As I write this today, I am 9 weeks pregnant at age 44 for the first time in my life. I couldn't be more grateful to Dr Tur Kaspa for taking a personal interest in my case. Everything transpired exactly as he indicated. He did a ERA test before my transfer which showed I needed an extra day of progesterone. While this was not covered by my insurance, I feel like this test (which no one doctor mentioned) resulted in my successful implantation along with the protocol Dr. Tur Kaspa prescribed. I found Dr Tur Kaspa to be compassionate and caring doctor who above all took a personal interest in me as a patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)?
Do your research, get multiple opinions and ask each doctor what the best course of action is for you to compare and contrast.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)?
I came to Dr Tur Kaspa after two years at a large fertility clinic. My experience here was completely different. Everyone at the clinic knew who I was. I would generally be in and out of monitoring in <15 minutes.
Describe the protocols Ilan Tur-Kaspa used in your cycles at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
Because I have a high ovarian reserve, Dr Tur Kaspa used low dosage of follistum . His goal was to retrieve 15-20 higher quality eggs per cycle. My prior doctor retrieved 30+ eggs in each cycle which resulted in ovarian hyperstimulation. Dr. Tur Kaspa did a ERA test before my transfer to check my lining. This test showed I needed an extra day of progesterone before transfer.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
While I love Dr. Tur Kaspa, the disorganization of the nurses is an issue here. Everyday you deal with a different nurse and I was twice given incorrect instructions. Because I am an experienced patient, I was able to catch their mistakes. Prior to IVF, my spouse was supposed to abstain no more than few days. However the nurses never communicated abstinence instructions prior to either IVF cycle. We only found out what was supposed to happen as we read the forms on the day of the IVF. My husband had abstained for longer than the recommended period which caused a lot of unnecessary stress for us at a time when we are trying to do everything possible to maximize our chances of getting pregnant. My advice is to ask the nurses a lot of questions, call them and don't rely on their voicemails. Double, triple check everything they tell you.
Describe your experience with Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
Overall being a small clinic you get personal attention. I was a demanding patient given some of the errors by the nurses and they ultimately took care of me. You have to stay on top of them and follow up for things like insurance. I also received incorrect financial letters which took some follow up to get fixed. Overall I was able to live with all this given the success I had with Dr. Tur Kaspa
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
Monitoring was really easy due to the small nature of the clinic. I would usually be out of there in <15 minutes. Ultrasound and lab professionals are really really great.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
My treatments were covered by insurance however I had reached my lifetime medication cap prior to seeing Dr. Tur Kaspa therefore had to pay out of pocket for medications. I had to pay out of pocket ($900) for ERA test. I highly highly recommend this test.
What specific things went wrong at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)?
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
My husband did not receive any instructions regarding abstinence prior to both of the IVF cycles.
NPS10
Doctor
Ilan Tur-Kaspa
NPS
Humanity5 of 5
Communication5 of 5
Frequency Seen3 of 5
Trustworthiness5 of 5
Compassion5 of 5
Explained risks5 of 5
Adaptability4 of 5
NPS10
Clinic
Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)
He was very well-mannered and highly professional and an expert at what he does. He eased our minds, answered our questions and gave us hope, options procedures that were available to us....Dr. Tur-Kaspa was amazing. As a patient of his he gave us hope every step of the way. Doing IVF is not so easy to experience, we had done 3 or 4 rounds of IVF and the last we finally had our miracle baby....Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa provides the best treatment strategies and procedures that will help get you pregnant that is catered for you and your age-range. He will also let you know the pros and reassure you on the cons during the treatment of your cycles.
Overall, a great experience for us from beginning to end. They [IHR - Chicago] were on top of their game at this clinic. They will send you or give you a reminder call that your appointment is coming up and if you need to cancel or reschedule to call them as soon as possible...Absolutely a great place to be. All staff are helpful and treated you like family....It [monitoring appointments] was efficient and well-run clinic... they will let you know step by step what needs to be done before doing the cycle or procedure...Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa provides the best treatment strategies and procedures that will help get you pregnant that is catered for you and your age-range.
How was your experience with Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)?
Absolutely a great place to be. All staff are helpful and treated you like family. Dr. Tur-Kaspa was amazing. As a patient of his he gave us hope every step of the way. Doing IVF is not so easy to experience, we had done 3 or 4 rounds of IVF and the last we finally had our miracle baby.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)?
Have faith in your doctor. If it doesn't work the first time try again. He will find a way to make it happen. Never lose hope there are always options available. Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa will find the best options for you under his care.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)?
He was very well-mannered and highly professional and an expert at what he does. He eased our minds, answered our questions and gave us hope, options procedures that were available to us.
Describe the protocols Ilan Tur-Kaspa used in your cycles at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa provides the best treatment strategies and procedures that will help get you pregnant that is catered for you and your age-range. He will also let you know the pros and reassure you on the cons during the treatment of your cycles.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Yes, Melissa Dean, Maria Beauregard were my care coordinators.)
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Describe your experience with Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
Overall, a great experience for us from beginning to end. They were on top of their game at this clinic. They will send you or give you a reminder call that your appointment is coming up and if you need to cancel or reschedule to call them as soon as possible.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
It was efficient and well-run clinic
Describe the costs associated with your care under Ilan Tur-Kaspa at Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic).
Depending upon your insurance, your insurance coverage will cover a portion of the cost and the rest was out of pocket or you have the option to take a loan option available to pay for the remaining cost. Sorry, I don't have the specifics as it was done a while ago. But they will let you know step by step what needs to be done before doing the cycle or procedure.
NPS10
Doctor
Ilan Tur-Kaspa
NPS
Humanity5 of 5
Communication5 of 5
Frequency Seen5 of 5
Compassion5 of 5
Explained risks5 of 5
Adaptability5 of 5
NPS10
Clinic
Institute for Human Reproduction (Pinnacle Network Clinic)