He [Dr. Kevin Doody] has better bedside manner than most but also feel sometimes he doesn’t know what to say or how to say it and it can sometimes impact what your left with thinking when you leave. He has great energy when he comes into the room and is always nice but if the outcome isn’t what he expected it gets him at a loss for words and it shows
Their [CARE Fertility Texas] billing department def needs some work along with front desk! The remainder of their staff is amazing! I should be billed properly from the start and not have to worry about insurance paying and then having to be refunded...They are amazing and super sweet! They truly care about you and the outcome every time you walk in the office
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He has better bedside manner than most but also feel sometimes he doesn’t know what to say or how to say it and it can sometimes impact what your left with thinking when you leave. He has great energy when he comes into the room and is always nice but if the outcome isn’t what he expected it gets him at a loss for words and it shows
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Ask questions a lot of them and don’t be afraid to say I want to explore every option.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
When seeing Kevin doody you feel like a person but with the amount of visits sometime he is not the dr you see so it can make you feel like a number or lost in the process because he is not there with you every step of the way
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
My wife has low egg reserve and iui treatments at another facility were not working and their bedside manners were horrible. We chose Kevin Doody because of effortless IVF and decided to see if I was a candidate and have my wife carry. We did just that - I had my eggs retrieved and my wife carry- our first Fet cycle was ectopic and my wife had her right tube removed. It was a lower protocol of meds for the retrieval since my reserve was high and promising. The second FET was chemical. Dr doody wants to transfer 1 more of our remaining 3 and do another retrieval but this time with testing the embryos - first time we didn’t test - I asked about testing and he said there was no need I had a healthy background and high egg reserve.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
They are amazing and super sweet! They truly care about you and the outcome every time you walk in the office
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Their billing department def needs some work along with front desk! The remainder of their staff is amazing!
I should be billed properly from the start and not have to worry about insurance paying and then having to be refunded. Check insurance first then bill me
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
20k between visits, tests, procedures, and meds. Would of loved to know upfront costs instead of surprise today will be x amount of money. You pay a lump sum and then think your visits are covered but then every visit you still pay
after our first visit with Dr. Doody my husband and I believed that we found the best doctor...I did not find Dr. Doody dishonest at any point. He treated us as if we are his brother or sister. So honest and sincere. He explained every step for us and took the time to call us and answer all of our questions before every step...He put me on 12 days of maximum dose of medication...I got pregnant in the fresh embryo transfer.
CARE is a big center with more than 50 staff, very well organized and everybody knows her job very well.. At each moment I was sure that everybody is honest and nobody is trying to take advantage of me or my insurance. I got pregnant in my first IVF cycle and I'm so excited to share my experience here...The clinic was well organized and professionally managed. Nobody was trying to take advantage of me or my insurance. However, sometimes too busy and I had to follow up to accelerate things. I needed prescription refill, and I was the one who followed up to do it over a weekend.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
I found CARE after 6 month of searching and working with 3 different doctors in DFW area and after our first visit with Dr. Doody my husband and I believed that we found the best doctor. This is one of the most affordable centers that I found and the lab was in network of my insurance.
CARE is a big center with more than 50 staff, very well organized and everybody knows her job very well.. At each moment I was sure that everybody is honest and nobody is trying to take advantage of me or my insurance.
I got pregnant in my first IVF cycle and I'm so excited to share my experience here.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
This center is busy, so try to follow up at each step. But trust them. They are good people.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
It was the most affordable place in DFW, and the only lab that accepted my insurance. I did not find Dr. Doody dishonest at any point. He treated us as if we are his brother or sister. So honest and sincere. He explained every step for us and took the time to call us and answer all of our questions before every step.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
He put me on 12 days of maximum dose of medication, because he believed I had low egg reserve. I had 17 eggs, 6 of them got fertilized, but only 1 was transferable. I got pregnant in the fresh embryo transfer.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
The clinic was well organized and professionally managed. Nobody was trying to take advantage of me or my insurance. However, sometimes too busy and I had to follow up to accelerate things. I needed prescription refill, and I was the one who followed up to do it over a weekend.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
$3500
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
I only had one 4AA embryo and he transferred that one.
What specific things went wrong at CARE Fertility Texas?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at CARE Fertility Texas.
Dr. Doody is straight forward laying out all options and requirements and suspected outcomes of all. Dr. Doody also has some sort of trial going through his clinic which shows me he is willing to learn and expand upon what he knows. He was compassionate about my negative beta test after my first transfer and explained what he thought was the reason for the failure and where we should go from there...
[CARE Fertility] does all inclusive pricing with Global Pricing: 1 cycle - $9,950. Included Services: Management services, sonograms, hormone testing, anesthesia, oocyte retrieval, oocyte identification from follicular fluid, IVF culture & fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preparation of embryo transfer, facility fees, cryopreservation of embryos, and first pregnancy test. Also included in this fee is cryopreservation of semen for an IVF specimen. Frozen Embryo Transfer: $2,600 includes all lab-work, sonograms, thawing of embryo, and transfer of embryo.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody is straight forward laying out all options and requirements and suspected outcomes of all. Dr. Doody also has some sort of trial going through his clinic which shows me he is willing to learn and expand upon what he knows. He was compassionate about my negative beta test after my first transfer and explained what he thought was the reason for the failure and where we should go from there.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Ask about any clinical trials he may have at the time that could cover the cost of IVF or if you would be a candidate for Effortless IVF a less expensive and less time consuming process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Initial meeting with Dr. Doody he sat and talked to me as a person and didn't look at my previous records just had a conversation. After speaking to him and going through some of the history, laid out my options, and discussed the pros and cons of each. With each option he was patient and thorough explaining why he believed they would work or not work and basically said I needed to think about what I wanted right now and how long was I willing to wait for it.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
Used Follistim and Lupron for stimulation for egg retrieval. I was at risk for Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome (high AMH) so we went ahead with a freeze all protocol. First embryo transfer was a 3AA (excellent) graded embryo and we used Lupron and Progesterone in Oil Injections with Estrace pills. Second embryo transfer of a 4BB embryo we utilized Estrace pills and PRogesterone in OIl injections. Find out results 10/9/19. No time to emotionally deal before going back to work the next day (teacher) but feeling uterine cramps trying not to be discouraged.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
Appointments were on time. I was asked repeatedly asked if I was comfortable and if there was anything else I needed. They would walk me through what I was about to undergo with the same thoroughness if it was a routine sonogram or the extensive egg retrieval. Calling me to tell me that the BETA came back negative she sounded crushed for us on the phone and I got the results maybe an hour after I left the clinic.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Strengths: Ease of appointment making, availability of appointments before and after school or weekends, the promptness in which phone calls are answered or messages or returned, the communication if running behind, in clinic labs, cleanliness of office area and clinical area, the friendliness of all the staff and compassion they have for the patients and their job.
Weakness: Distance from home/school and traffic outside of clinic at times.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
This clinic does all inclusive pricing with Global Pricing:
1 cycle - $9,950. Included Services: Management services, sonograms, hormone testing, anesthesia, oocyte retrieval, oocyte identification from follicular fluid, IVF culture & fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preparation of embryo transfer, facility fees, cryopreservation of embryos, and first pregnancy test. Also included in this fee is cryopreservation of semen for an IVF specimen.
Frozen Embryo Transfer: $2,600 includes all lab-work, sonograms, thawing of embryo, and transfer of embryo.
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
I know that because of my age and the age I was at retrieval he recommended one embryo. I believe he would only transfer more than one if the mothers age dictates more than one.
He [Dr. Kevin Doody] answered all my questions and I had a lot. He answered them slowly, carefully, and without pushing me. His answers also seemed better and more advanced than other drs I talked to, more up to date on current research. I didn't see him much during the actual stims process, so I was a bit nervous to have him do my first ultrasound when I was pregnant. However, that was all for nothing as he made me feel super comfortable, laughed, at ease, etc.
Getting set up to be a new patient or for the new patient consult [at CARE Fertility] was a bit challenging. There are times I almost forgot the consult because the process wasn't easy. However, once I had the consult I'm so glad I pushed through the process. Almost everything else about that clinic was absolutely fantastic!! The only other thing that needs improvement is the medical assistants. Horrible at drawing blood.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr Kevin Doody was fantastic. I had a previous failed cycle at another clinic and also had several consultations with several different doctors. I was blown away with how great his consult was. He was knowledgeable, kind, patient, and confident. He always made me feel at ease and suggested options other drs hadn't.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Definitely give their clinic a shot. Their prices are very reasonable and their success rates are very high.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr Kevin was FANTASTIC during the consultation. He answered all my questions and I had a lot. He answered them slowly, carefully, and without pushing me. His answers also seemed better and more advanced than other drs I talked to, more up to date on current research. I didn't see him much during the actual stims process, so I was a bit nervous to have him do my first ultrasound when I was pregnant. However, that was all for nothing as he made me feel super comfortable, laughed, at ease, etc.
Describe your experience with your nurse at CARE Fertility Texas. (Assigned nurse: Lee Ann)
My nurse was excellent. I was however extremely disappointed with the medical assistants. Of the 3, 2 were not good at drawing blood. If I had one of them, I knew I was in for several pokes. I feel like someone doing this position should be excellent at this task.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Getting set up to be a new patient or for the new patient consult was a bit challenging. There are times I almost forgot the consult because the process wasn't easy. However, once I had the consult I'm so glad I pushed through the process. Almost everything else about that clinic was absolutely fantastic!! The only other thing that needs improvement is the medical assistants. Horrible at drawing blood.
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
Dr Doody only allows single embryo transfer unless you are over a certain age. I was a bit disappointed with this because at some point I may want to transfer two...but that was mostly because my my lack of success from my previous clinic.
He [Dr. Doody] tried to make sure we understood everything in full. He was very knowledgeable and made an effort to understand where my husband and I were coming from. When the cycle failed, he brought us in to go over the details. Unfortunately, it could have been any number of reasons why it failed. Therefore, he couldn’t give us A specific reason. It’s completely understandable. There were any number of reasons that could have been the culprit.
Strengths are that the Clinic [CARE Fertility] is extremely organized and well-run. You know what to expect at every visit and step in the process...I did produce 24 eggs, however only 1 survived to freezing stage. Testing could not produce answers as to why the eggs and embryos did not survive...IVF was approximately $8,600 with medications running about $4,500. Husbands sperm aspiration was another $3,500 and donor sperm ran about $800 with storage included in that cost.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He tried to make sure we understood everything in full. He was very knowledgeable and made an effort to understand where my husband and I were coming from. When the cycle failed, he brought us in to go over the details. Unfortunately, it could have been any number of reasons why it failed. Therefore, he couldn’t give us A specific reason. It’s completely understandable. There were any number of reasons that could have been the culprit.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He doesn’t make much small talk, if you want that go somewhere else. He gives results.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Kevin and his staff were very personable. Although it could feel like a “process” going in and out, they tried to make my husband and I as comfortable as possible.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
I responded to very minimal medications and dosages. We used IVF due to my husbands sperm aspiration. ICSI was used as well. I did produce 24 eggs, however only 1 survived to freezing stage. Testing could not produce answers as to why the eggs and embryos did not survive.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
Amazing. There was only one nurse that I didn’t care for. She was good at her job, however I did not care for her bedside manner.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Strengths are that the Clinic is extremely organized and well-run. You know what to expect at every visit and step in the process. The only weakness is more of a personal one...it is situated almost 3.5 hours away and it made the trips to and from a little tedious.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
IVF was approximately $8,600 with medications running about $4,500. Husbands sperm aspiration was another $3,500 and donor sperm ran about $800 with storage included in that cost.
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
He has as a specific amount he will transfer based on age and various conditions. It was explained in detail with sufficient rationale provided.
Dr. Doody didn’t ever make us feel as our concerns, questions or comments were irrational or stupid. He explained things clearly and gave “if it were me type recommendations”. He showed compassion and explained what previous doctors didn’t....We used clomid for all 3 IUI cycles, we used the highest dosage of 3 injectibles for both IVF cycles to get as many viable follicles/eggs as possible. I had a handful of follicles for each IUI cycle, but none of them resulted in a pregnancy and Dr. Doody didn’t expect it to, but we had to have 3 failed IUIs for insurance to cover IVF.
The clinic [CARE Fertility] is open everyday except 2 days a year. They are able to accommodate you if you need a really quick appointment turnaround. Some processes aren’t always clear, so if they would take the time to explain steps for the embryo donation program again if it’s been awhile since that option was discussed and not chosen the first time this option was provided.... Nikki was always positive and smiling anytime we met with her. She answered questions and ensured we always understood next steps. Her positivity was contagious at a very trying time.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody didn’t ever make us feel as our concerns, questions or comments were irrational or stupid. He explained things clearly and gave “if it were me type recommendations”. He showed compassion and explained what previous doctors didn’t.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Ask any questions you want as he will answer honestly.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody is very caring and always answered our questions honestly and was willing to explore our treatment choices.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
We used clomid for all 3 IUI cycles, we used the highest dosage of 3 injectibles for both IVF cycles to get as many viable follicles/eggs as possible. I had a handful of follicles for each IUI cycle, but none of them resulted in a pregnancy and Dr. Doody didn’t expect it to, but we had to have 3 failed IUIs for insurance to cover IVF. I had a previous doctor deplete my ovarian reserve by drilling on my ovaries thinking I had PCOS when I had no symptoms. She was only supposed to unblock a tube and remove mild endometriosis scar tissue. She didn’t discuss ovarian drilling or PCOS until after the surgery. Therefore the chance of IUI being successful were slim. We did two IVF cycles and only 1 of the 6 eggs retrieved made it to transfer. After the drilling at 38 I had the egg quantity of a 45 year old and had normal AMH/FH levels before the surgery. Due to the depleted reserve Dr Doody is now recommending Embryo donation and we are currently on the waiting list.
Describe your experience with your nurse at CARE Fertility Texas. (Assigned nurse: Not assigned, but we love Nikki)
Nikki was always positive and smiling anytime we met with her. She answered questions and ensured we always understood next steps. Her positivity was contagious at a very trying time.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
The clinic is open everyday except 2 days a year. They are able to accommodate you if you need a really quick appointment turnaround. Some processes aren’t always clear, so if they would take the time to explain steps for the embryo donation program again if it’s been awhile since that option was discussed and not chosen the first time this option was provided.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
My insurance pays 80/20 until deductible met. We’ve spent about 8k out of pocket so far in our infertility journey.
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
Dr Doody’s policy for my age is single embryo transfer to minimize risks.
We actually only met with Mr Doody before everything began. We never saw him again during treatments because he was always traveling and out of the country. We liked him when we met with him which was why we wanted him to be our doctor, but it would have been nice to know we would never see him again... We only had one embryo to transfer so we didn’t have another choice... but he only does one at a time
My experience with their [CARE Fertility's] nursing staff was AWFUL. Whenever I called with questions I never knew who I would be speaking with and they would always make me feel like an idiot! They would tell me to order more medicine but never the doses because they said I should know what to order. I probably worked with 4 different nurses in one weeks time... one or two of them were nice but the others made the experience one I will never forget and the reason I tell everyone to never go to their facility.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
We actually only met with Mr Doody before everything began. We never saw him again during treatments because he was always traveling and out of the country. We liked him when we met with him which was why we wanted him to be our doctor, but it would have been nice to know we would never see him again
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Go somewhere else
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
There was no personal care whatsoever... the nurses were the worst and made you feel like an idiot anytime you had a question
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
They never explained to me my protocol. I feel like they use the same protocol for every single patient. There were actually times I would call and talk to a nurse and she would ask me what protocol I was on. Ummm shouldn’t you know that? I feel like they let a lot slip and I wasn’t responding like I was supposed to but instead of actually having conversation with me about it they just moved along and then did the transfer anyway because I was apparently taking the meds for the allotted time. News to me.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
My experience with their nursing staff was AWFUL. Whenever I called with questions I never knew who I would be speaking with and they would always make me feel like an idiot! They would tell me to order more medicine but never the doses because they said I should know what to order. I probably worked with 4 different nurses in one weeks time... one or two of them were nice but the others made the experience one I will never forget and the reason I tell everyone to never go to their facility. They gave me some medicine at one point because I had to continue my treatments and I didn’t have any meds left for that evening before getting more overnighted. That nurse was so sweet and just told me to come pick it up. The other nurses told me that I had “used meds for cancer patients and that I needed to replenish their stock” They repeatedly made me cry and feel horrible during the process. They really need to get new nurses that actually have a heart and care for their patients.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Nice waiting room... not very organized though. They sent my husband to collections because of a $200 bill after we had paid them 15k... their front counter staff was pretty nice. Honestly just nothing to rave about
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
We probably paid around 10k to their office plus medications
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
We only had one embryo to transfer so we didn’t have another choice... but he only does one at a time
What specific things went wrong at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Kevin [Doody] is direct and to-the-point. He gave us the option to explore the root of of the issue or handle the problem more generally - and laid out the difference. He cites research often, so I feel assured that his clinic is cutting edge. He encourages email communication from us and answers promptly.
I can't help but compare my experience at CARE fertility with that at the first clinic I went to. There are a billion reasons why I feel like a human at CARE - the staff are incredibly personable and warm, we got to meet 1:1 with a nurse to show us how to use the meds (vs a group class and instructions to watch a youtube video) and 1:1 with someone from the lab who happily answered all my crazy highly-researched questions (vs never having any interaction with anyone from the lab; and being told by the doctor to stop googling things), Dr. Kevin answers my emails at all hours (vs never having direct contact with the doctor), they call us with lab results (vs using a portal). It's amazing!
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Kevin is direct and to-the-point. He gave us the option to explore the root of of the issue or handle the problem more generally - and laid out the difference. He cites research often, so I feel assured that his clinic is cutting edge. He encourages email communication from us and answers promptly.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Don't hesitate to ask all your questions!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
I can't help but compare my experience at CARE fertility with that at the first clinic I went to. There are a billion reasons why I feel like a human at CARE - the staff are incredibly personable and warm, we got to meet 1:1 with a nurse to show us how to use the meds (vs a group class and instructions to watch a youtube video) and 1:1 with someone from the lab who happily answered all my crazy highly-researched questions (vs never having any interaction with anyone from the lab; and being told by the doctor to stop googling things), Dr. Kevin answers my emails at all hours (vs never having direct contact with the doctor), they call us with lab results (vs using a portal). It's amazing!
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
Dr. Kevin's treatment was highly personalized (compared to my first doctor) - he put me on an antagonist protocol, adjusted as we went and made some last minute decisions based on daily lab work (for example he prescribed two kinds of triggers - pregyl and lupron - and Dr. Kevin decided on trigger day which one to use based on my lab work - versus using a pre-determined medication). I felt at the center of the treatment cycle. The nurses explained every aspect of the cycle carefully - giving me demos of the medications, explaining clearly what the next steps were, etc. Another aspect of the cycle that I really appreciated was his shared-risk (MaxCare) plan - essentially you pay extra and get up to 6 cycles over the course of the year. It gives us a huge sense of security and we appreciate knowing that it's in his benefit as well as ours to have a successful cycle.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
One nurse in particular is incredibly warm and friendly. All are smart and helpful with excellent bedside manner.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Strengths - they time IVF cycles to YOUR schedule; smart staff who seem to really feel ownership over their role in the process; on top of latest research; patient-focused
Weakness - they are a four hour drive from where I live (boo!)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
We had costs for the initial appointment, then costs for a surgery, then we paid through their MaxCare program to cover 6 cycles over the course of one year. The prices were clear from the get-go. Nothing hidden. Nothing complicated.
We moved forward with surgery to prep for IVF, then with IVF itself and two separate transfers. After each one failed, there have been no explanations except bad luck and to try again. For an appointment with the Dr. Doody, we have to wait up to 30 minutes to be seen for about 3 minutes of a conversation that doesn't really provide many answers.
The nurses at CARE are amazing. They are professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and comforting. My only complaint comes with ordering medications...This clinic is fine. The staff are friendly. They respond quickly to emails and phone calls. They charged be for follow-up beta tests after my chemical pregnancy, but refunded once the insurance paid them and I asked for the refund.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
When we went to our first visit, everything was great. Dr. Doody seemed to have a plan for us to follow, explained it all very well, and made us feel very confident in each step. We moved forward with surgery to prep for IVF, then with IVF itself and two separate transfers. After each one failed, there have been no explanations except bad luck and to try again. For an appointment with the Dr. Doody, we have to wait up to 30 minutes to be seen for about 3 minutes of a conversation that doesn't really provide many answers.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Even if statistics show that you have good odds, don't let the doctor get your hopes up by saying everything looks great or expect to be that one exception to the rule. Cautious optimism.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He spoke to us about our individual case, but still provided statistics when asked for them.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
To treat my blocked tube and endometriomas on my ovaries, I had laparascopic surgery to remove a tube and drain cysts in order to prep for IVF. My IVF cycle included Gonal-F and menopur with rather low doses since I responded well. We did a lupron trigger to prevent OHSS. On the day of our fresh transfer, we were told the lupron trigger may have a bad effect on my lining, but we went forward anyways (I felt like that should have been stated when we did the trigger or more than 10 minutes before transfer at least). Fresh transfer was negative; frozen transfer later resulted in chemical pregnancy.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
The nurses at CARE are amazing. They are professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and comforting. My only complaint comes with ordering medications. They had me order way more medication than I needed, so I wish they would have suggested ordering enough for the first week and waiting to see what I would need for the second week. Or even suggesting/ordering the Gonal-F pens in a smaller quantity to take advantage of overfill. I had an extra 900 unit pen after my cycle (which cost me about $1000).
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
This clinic is fine. The staff are friendly. They respond quickly to emails and phone calls. They charged be for follow-up beta tests after my chemical pregnancy, but refunded once the insurance paid them and I asked for the refund. The water fountains in the waiting room don't work, so it's hard to get hydrated for a blood draw if you didn't bring water with you. They were usually able to work around my schedule for quick appointments.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
$8500 global fee for IVF with ICSI (even if you don't use ICSI)
About $4700 in medications for the egg retrieval cycle (didn't use about $1500 of that)
$2500 or so for frozen cycle
about $350 in medications for frozen cycle
I saw Dr. Doody initially for consultation of IVF. He was warm and genuinely seemed interested in our story of trying to conceive and what we were dealing with. I saw him again at the beginning of our IVF cycle for screening, but then afterward I only saw the nurses throughout the cycle.... Dr. Doody was kind and had warm bedside manner. He has shown empathy (as any fertility doctor should). However, he isn't really seen once you start treatment. You work more with nursing staff than your actual doctor.
Clinic itself [CARE Fertility] is very clean and tidy. When you check in for an appointment, you are greeted with a tablet and not a person. Sometimes the front desk staff says hello, which is nice. I guess checking in by computer is more efficient so there are no errors. The costs of treatment here are also pretty standard.... The nurses I worked with don't really have empathy in the situation. Any questions I had about treatment or medication I was made to feel like I wasn't the brightest bulb. I feel like, if you're a nurse in a fertility clinic, you should be warm and kind
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody was kind and had warm bedside manner. He has shown empathy (as any fertility doctor should). However, he isn't really seen once you start treatment. You work more with nursing staff than your actual doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Advice I would give to anyone wanting to see Dr. Doody is that he is a warm, caring doctor... however, once treatment begins, you will likely not see him throughout the cycle of treatment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
I saw Dr. Doody initially for consultation of IVF. He was warm and genuinely seemed interested in our story of trying to conceive and what we were dealing with. I saw him again at the beginning of our IVF cycle for screening, but then afterward I only saw the nurses throughout the cycle.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
The nurses I worked with don't really have empathy in the situation. Any questions I had about treatment or medication I was made to feel like I wasn't the brightest bulb. I feel like, if you're a nurse in a fertility clinic, you should be warm and kind as any kind of fertility treatment is backed with a ton of emotion and stress. Unfortunately, the nurses here are hit and miss. Some are very kind, while others seem like they don't want to be there.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Clinic itself is very clean and tidy. When you check in for an appointment, you are greeted with a tablet and not a person. Sometimes the front desk staff says hello, which is nice. I guess checking in by computer is more efficient so there are no errors. The costs of treatment here are also pretty standard.
Dr. Doody was straight forward but friendly. I never felt like any questions were off the table or that I wasn't the focus of the conversation. He made me feel comfortable about all of the processes we were going to explore.... Dr. Doody provided all of the information regarding our fertility and was open to any questions we might have.... The nursing staff at the clinic are all very warm and friendly. I felt like I was being introduced to a team who was truly interested in helping us grow our family.
Make sure your come to appointments [at CARE Fertility- Bedford] a little early in case you need to complete paperwork or make arrangements for your next visit to speed things along. I didn't know until I had arrived that additional information was needed since I had already completed my patient history information.... The nursing staff at the clinic are all very warm and friendly. I felt like I was being introduced to a team who was truly interested in helping us grow our family.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody was straight forward but friendly. I never felt like any questions were off the table or that I wasn't the focus of the conversation. He made me feel comfortable about all of the processes we were going to explore.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Bring your questions to your first appointment, I felt like that was the best opportunity for a sit-down.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody provided all of the information regarding our fertility and was open to any questions we might have.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
The nursing staff at the clinic are all very warm and friendly. I felt like I was being introduced to a team who was truly interested in helping us grow our family.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Make sure your come to appointments a little early in case you need to complete paperwork or make arrangements for your next visit to speed things along. I didn't know until I had arrived that additional information was needed since I had already completed my patient history information.
What specific things went wrong at CARE Fertility Texas?
Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at CARE Fertility Texas.
When I first began working with this clinic I had a difficult time getting results from blood-work. I had called twice with no follow-up.
After our IVF was canceled ...we spoke to Dr. Doody about our experience and he listened but had no compassion. We discussed another round, and he only wanted to try the exact same protocol, which we were against. We ultimately left that clinic to seek out a doctor who would always be there to listen and take a new approach...Dr. Doody gave us his time, listened and shared his professional opinion/ expectations before the treatment...Don't expect an overly warm personality.
[CARE Fertility] Strengths: Good about appointment times, email communication, a nice facility...[nursing staff] They were kind and I had no problem with the staff. The entire clinic seemed busier than I would prefer, but it never caused a problem....a fellow doctor in the practice made us feel like not only a number, but nothing she wanted to deal with...Do your research on how you want to be treated and stand your ground...our IVF was canceled by Dr Nackley with zero communication
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
After our IVF was canceled by Dr Nackley with zero communication (Dr. D was out of town), we spoke to Dr. Doody about our experience and he listened but had no compassion. We discussed another round, and he only wanted to try the exact same protocol, which we were against. We ultimately left that clinic to seek out a doctor who would always be there to listen and take a new approach.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Make sure he will be in town throughout the process. Don't expect an overly warm personality. Do your research on how you want to be treated and stand your ground.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody gave us his time, listened and shared his professional opinion/ expectations before the treatment. It was only when he left town and a fellow doctor in the practice made us feel like not only a number, but nothing she wanted to deal with. Dr. Doody even told us afterwards that he would not have handled things that way.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
I don't remember
Describe your experience with your nurse at CARE Fertility Texas. (Assigned nurse: Stacey Oliver)
They were kind and I had no problem with the staff. The entire clinic seemed busier than I would prefer, but it never caused a problem.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Strengths: Good about appointment times, email communication, a nice facility
Weakness: n/a
When retrievals failed, he [Dr. Kevin Doody] just wanted to try again. Not really discussing supplements or anything else to alter or try. We just didn’t same thing two times and we got the same result. I was hoping that there would be more actual treatment and not just a standard prescription of services...Advocate for yourself. And do lots and lots of research...“Flare protocol” the highest gonal and menopure dose. Because of my love AMH
Good availability. [CARE Fertility Texas] Communication could increase. It was difficult to actually talk to someone on the phone, often you are calling and leaving a voicemail and hoping to get a call back that day. You always have to be ready to answer your phone at anytime when you are in treatment...Nursing staff were all phenomenal, all are so caring and gentle and sweet...Always asked how I was doing, seemed to care about why we were there.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
When retrievals failed, he just wanted to try again. Not really discussing supplements or anything else to alter or try. We just didn’t same thing two times and we got the same result. I was hoping that there would be more actual treatment and not just a standard prescription of services.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Advocate for yourself. And do lots and lots of research.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Always asked how I was doing, seemed to care about why we were there.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
“Flare protocol” the highest gonal and menopure dose. Because of my love AMH
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
Nursing staff were all phenomenal, all are so caring and gentle and sweet.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Good availability. Communication could increase. It was difficult to actually talk to someone on the phone, often you are calling and leaving a voicemail and hoping to get a call back that day. You always have to be ready to answer your phone at anytime when you are in treatment.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
12k for each cycle whether you did it or not, no refunds. This does not include medications.
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
He [Dr. Doody] was very sincere whenever I had to talk to him.... I loved having him as a doctor. The only reason I quit going is because I moved out of state. He always seemed sincere and would answer any questions that I had. He even tried working with my husband and I since my husband was going back and forth to South Korea and Texas.... He was a great doctor to work with. He took his time and started the testing process immediately.
The clinic [CARE Fertility] was great from the way they had everything set up. i don’t remember any weaknesses. To me it was set up like different stations. You see the check in lady then nurses then dr then the insurance/ money people then check out. It’s done very well.... The only reason I quit going is because I moved out of state. He [Dr. Doody] always seemed sincere and would answer any questions that I had.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
I loved having him as a doctor. The only reason I quit going is because I moved out of state. He always seemed sincere and would answer any questions that I had. He even tried working with my husband and I since my husband was going back and forth to South Korea and Texas.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He was a great doctor to work with. He took his time and started the testing process immediately.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He was very sincere whenever I had to talk to him.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
The clinic was great from the way they had everything set up. i don’t remember any weaknesses. To me it was set up like different stations. You see the check in lady then nurses then dr then the insurance/ money people then check out. It’s done very well.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
My insurance paid for everything that I had done before I moved.
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
He was very kind and explained many things. Was opening to answering questions and concerns and was always smiling and positive...Only downside to the IUI process is most everything is [done] by the nurses, not the Doctor, and I wasn't really told about that.
They [staff at Center for Assisted Reproduction] have been so nice and quick to answer questions or concerns. They also had very positive attitudes and seemed to genuinely care about their patients...Only downside to the IUI process is most everything is [done] by the nurses, not the Doctor, and I wasn't really told about that.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He was very kind and explained many things. Was opening to answering questions and concerns and was always smiling and positive.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Don't hesitate to ask or ask them to repeat something they said. The process can be overwhelming but worth it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
I really felt good about meet with him and the office. Only downside to the IUI process is most everything is don't by the nurses not the Doctor and I wasn't really told about that. However, my 2nd IUI was a little challenging and one of the Doctors came in to help!
Describe your experience with your nurse at CARE Fertility Texas.
They have been so nice and quick to answer questions or concerns. They also had very positive attitudes and seemed to genuinely care about their patients.
During our consultation and treatment planning visit with Dr. Doody, I felt so at ease. The best part was that he did his homework on my medical history prior to the appointment and was ready to get right into a discussion. ... Dr. Doody will take the time to go over everything with you and he wants you to go into the next steps in your treatment plan confidently. ... spent ample time getting to know us, discussing our medical history and what to expect next in our treatment plan.
The financial coordinator was up front about everything before it was scheduled and the cost of effortless IVF is even laid out on the clinic website. Everything was very straightforward ... The front desk was warm and welcoming ... They pride themselves on the technology they have on site and the more accurate results they produce than outsourced labs could offer. ... The clinic was very well maintained and felt like a cozy, private office instead of a cold, clinic.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody was great during our consultation visit and spent ample time getting to know us, discussing our medical history and what to expect next in our treatment plan. The consultation wasn’t rushed and we truly felt like he cared.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Make sure to send the clinic your medical history prior to your appointment so Dr. Doody can review and bring a list of questions or concerns with you to your initial visit. Dr. Doody will take the time to go over everything with you and he wants you to go into the next steps in your treatment plan confidently.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
During our consultation and treatment planning visit with Dr. Doody, I felt so at ease. The best part was that he did his homework on my medical history prior to the appointment and was ready to get right into a discussion. I had never experienced that before, usually I walk into an appointment with a new doctor and have to repeat everything that is written in the charts in front of them. That was so refreshing, I knew I was finally in the right place!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
The nurses at the clinic were very warm and explained everything including next steps in treatment well
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
The clinic was very well maintained and felt like a cozy, private office instead of a cold, clinic. The front desk was warm and welcoming and even handed me a welcome bag with goodies upon arrival. That was such a sweet touch. They pride themselves on the technology they have on site and the more accurate results they produce than outsourced labs could offer.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
The financial coordinator was up front about everything before it was scheduled and the cost of effortless IVF is even laid out on the clinic website. Everything was very straightforward
[Dr. Kevin Doody] shows knowledge and explained the expectations of the cycle However, sometimes I felt that some questions were not answered and I wish he was more detailed when explaining every detail of the cycle...very nice, however, sometimes I felt rushed in the appointments...offers the effortless IVF cycle which is cheaper than the traditional IVF...
Nurses [at CARE Fertility] are very polite and compassionate...explained the protocol...The rooms are clean and tidy...I think [Dr. Kevin Doody] is very nice, however, sometimes I felt rushed in the appointments...there were some miscommunication between the administration staff. All the departments need to work together... offers the effortless IVF cycle which is cheaper than the traditional IVF...
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr Kevin shows knowledge and explained the expectations of the cycle
However, sometimes I felt that some questions were not answered and I wish he was more detailed when explaining every detail of the cycle
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Please, ask all the questions you have.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
I think Dr kevin is very nice, however, sometimes I felt rushed in the appointments
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
Nurses are awesome
Always so polite and showing compassion
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
Strength: Nurses are very polite and compassionate
Dr Kevin is very knowledgeable and polite
The rooms are clean and tidy
The nurses explained the protocol very clear
Weakness: there were some miscommunication between the administration staff. All the departments need to work together
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
This clinic offers the effortless IVF cycle which is cheaper than the traditional IVF
What specific things went wrong at CARE Fertility Texas?
Lost paperwork
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at CARE Fertility Texas.
There was a miss communication between the administration and front office
My husband was signed as a new patient however in one of our appointments he was charged full price because apparently his information was not updated in the system. I tried to explain this to the front office but they did not pay attention to my explanation
Later that day my husband called and they agreed that was an error and refunded the overcharged
I wish they would have listened to me in the first place
He [Dr. Doody] explained things well, but sometimes I felt the bedside manner was lacking. It was a tough journey and I was not prepared for the emotional turmoil and depression, nor was expecting the hormonal shifts with the meds. ... He was very smart and practical, reviewed all aspects, and thorough. If we waited, I knew it was with good reason. He did not rush process.
The staff and office [CARE Fertility] was always clean, friendly, helpful and candid. I always had an easy time making appointments, handling insurance and the financial ends. They remember your name and face, even over the phone. ... We discussed it [the eset approach] many times, and I feel right about the choices he [Dr. Doody] made. ... Everyone [nursing staff] was very nice and caring.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He explained things well, but sometimes I felt the bedside manner was lacking. It was a tough journey and I was not prepared for the emotional turmoil and depression, nor was expecting the hormonal shifts with the meds.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Really be prepared for what the process entails, not just financially, but emotionally.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He always answered my questions candidly.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
He was very smart and practical, reviewed all aspects, and thorough. If we waited, I knew it was with good reason. He did not rush process.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
Everyone was very nice and caring.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
The staff and office was always clean, friendly, helpful and candid. I always had an easy time making appointments, handling insurance and the financial ends. They remember your name and face, even over the phone.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
Our total was about $12k
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
We discussed it many times, and I feel right about the choices he made.
Dr. Doody was very honest and open with us from the beginning. He told us the step we need to take to conceive a baby and at each appointment gives us the information we need to make informed decisions...Ask all the questions you want to ask, he is patient and will answer them!...Currently in the beginning stages for invocell treatment... is always gentle to honest and open about what to expect through treatment.
The nurses have always been great [at CARE Fertility]. They distract us when we need them to and are honest with us every step of the way...Invocell is around 9500.00...The clinic and clinic team have been great. Very informative and always willing to answer any questions we have. Everyone works together to ensure we get the best treatment. They always know who to go to find the answer we are looking for...The ladies in the front are always warm and friendly. Dr. Doody himself is always gentle to honest and open about what to expect through treatment.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Dr. Doody was very honest and open with us from the beginning. He told us the step we need to take to conceive a baby and at each appointment gives us the information we need to make informed decisions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Ask all the questions you want to ask, he is patient and will answer them!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
The ladies in the front are always warm and friendly. Dr. Doody himself is always gentle to honest and open about what to expect through treatment.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
Currently in the beginning stages for invocell treatment.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
The nurses have always been great. They distract us when we need them to and are honest with us every step of the way.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
The clinic and clinic team have been great. Very informative and always willing to answer any questions we have. Everyone works together to ensure we get the best treatment. They always know who to go to find the answer we are looking for.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.
Invocell is around 9500.00
Describe Kevin Doody's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CARE Fertility Texas.
Being 32 I wish I could transfer multiple embryos at once.
I only went for a consultation...When we were done, we had a plan and all tests set up. He [Dr. Kevin Doody] competed a very extensive ultrasound also. He spent a lot of time with us and we did not feel rushed. We were also given several options and his thoughts on what would be good options for us...He was very thorough...Great experience.
It was a nice clinic [CARE Fertility], front desk staff was rushed but it was only because there were several of us in line. Very nice. Clean office, did not wait long in the waiting room at all. Friendly, answers questions...[nurses] were quick and to the point...$400 for consultation...When we were done, we had a plan and all tests set up...[Dr. Kevin Doody] spent a lot of time with us and we did not feel rushed.
How was your experience with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
Great experience. When we were done, we had a plan and all tests set up. He competed a very extensive ultrasound also. He spent a lot of time with us and we did not feel rushed. We were also given several options and his thoughts on what would be good options for us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
It is worth the wait.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas?
He was very thorough.
Describe the protocols Kevin Doody used in your cycles at CARE Fertility Texas and their degree of success.
I only went for a consultation.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CARE Fertility Texas.
They were quick and to the point. Answered all questions.
Describe your experience with CARE Fertility Texas.
It was a nice clinic, front desk staff was rushed but it was only because there were several of us in line. Very nice. Clean office, did not wait long in the waiting room at all. Friendly, answers questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kevin Doody at CARE Fertility Texas.