My husband and I enjoyed our experience with Dr.Sánchez and Dr.Zbella and their team. Their so sweet and educated us in every step. IVF is already a scary journey to go through but they made it easier and we thank them so much. We did 1 cycle frozen and have our little rainbow baby...He made the safest approach...he wouldn’t transfer two embryos I wanted my twins but I also know I had to trust the process he knew what was best and safe for me and our baby.
No weakness [at Florida Fertility Institute]. From the front desk staff, insurance department, and their nurses and ultrasound tech they made the process so much easier and were super sweet!! Honestly just ask questions if you don’t understand something. They’re amazing about answering. Their also great at calling back within the same day and on top of everything.
How was your experience with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
My husband and I enjoyed our experience with Dr.Sánchez and Dr.Zbella and their team. Their so sweet and educated us in every step. IVF is already a scary journey to go through but they made it easier and we thank them so much. We did 1 cycle frozen and have our little rainbow baby. Thank you for everything Clearwater team!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
To continue doing all that you are doing! Thank you for also praying over our embryo before transfer I couldn’t have appreciated that more than anything!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
Dr.Mark Sanchez and team were super sweet they discussed each step and process to me. He made me feel super comfortable there. He was the best along with Dr. Zbella
Describe your experience with your nurse at Florida Fertility Institute. (Assigned nurse: Andrea )
Andrea and charlie was EVERYTHING i could have asked for and more. They helped us when we had questions and boy did we have a lot! But they were super thorough and made us feel great after every conversation
Describe your experience with Florida Fertility Institute.
No weakness. From the front desk staff, insurance department, and their nurses and ultrasound tech they made the process so much easier and were super sweet!! Honestly just ask questions if you don’t understand something. They’re amazing about answering. Their also great at calling back within the same day and on top of everything.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute.
I had progyny so the cost was not as much since they covered 90% of our cycle
Describe Mark Sanchez's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Florida Fertility Institute.
He made the safest approach and explained why he wouldn’t transfer two embryos I wanted my twins but I also know I had to trust the process he knew what was best and safe for me and our baby.
He's [Dr. Mark Sanchez] emphatic and understand of what couples are going through. He always seem patience and explain any questions or concerns I detail...I have PCOS and blocked fallopian tubes. We started the stim process for the egg retrieval which occurred in November. We got our embryos tested for PGT....
Clinic [Florida Fertility Institute] is great q retuning calls. I wish they would explain the test results in more details when certain test are high levels even though it wouldn't bafgevt the cycle. Just for informational purposes...The staff is wonderful and professional. He's [Dr. Sanchez] emphatic and understand of what couples are going through. He always seem patience and explain any questions or concerns I detail.
How was your experience with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
Although I'm still going through ivf for a second FET, I'm optimistic. The staff is wonderful and professional. He's emphatic and understand of what couples are going through. He always seem patience and explain any questions or concerns I detail.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
He's doing great so far.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
The staff is wonderful. Very compassionate and professional. They have been informative and understanding of the process.
Describe the protocols Mark Sanchez used in your cycles at Florida Fertility Institute and their degree of success.
I started our first ivf in November 2021 after years of TTC. I have PCOS and blocked fallopian tubes. We started the stim process for the egg retrieval which occurred in November. We got our embryos tested for PGT which resulted in 5 normal embryos. In January we transferred a female embryo which resulted in failure. In February and March , we did an ERA test and RPL blood panel. The ERA came back receptive and 129 3+/- hours. So now we are getting ready for our second FET on 4/26/22.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Florida Fertility Institute. (Assigned nurse: Gale)
Ms. Gale is wonderful
Describe your experience with Florida Fertility Institute.
Clinic is great q retuning calls. I wish they would explain the test results in more details when certain test are high levels even though it wouldn't bafgevt the cycle. Just for informational purposes
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute.
Over 27k
Describe Mark Sanchez's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Florida Fertility Institute.
I took clomid and had a trigger shot of ovidril for both of my IUI’s [with Dr. Mark Sanchez]. The first iui was negative. The second iui resulted in a chemical pregnancy...explained what we were dealing with and what our options were. He kept it real and didn’t sugar coat it... He took the time to make sure we understood what we were up against as well as the iui procedure. I felt very comfortable having him as my doctor. He was very nice and very professional.
The clinic [Florida Fertility Institute] was very efficient and very professional. They explained the costs of different procedures. I had no problems scheduling various appointments. I never had to wait longer than 20 minutes in the waiting room...The clinic was very efficient and very professional. They explained the costs of different procedures. I had no problems scheduling various appointments. I never had to wait longer than 20 minutes in the waiting room.
How was your experience with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
Dr. Sanchez explained our fertility issues and what options we had. He took the time to make sure we understood what we were up against as well as the iui procedure. I felt very comfortable having him as my doctor. He was very nice and very professional.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
Dr. Sanchez explained what we were dealing with and what our options were. He kept it real and didn’t sugar coat it.
Describe the protocols Mark Sanchez used in your cycles at Florida Fertility Institute and their degree of success.
I took clomid and had a trigger shot of ovidril for both of my IUI’s. The first iui was negative. The second iui resulted in a chemical pregnancy.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Florida Fertility Institute.
The nursing staff was very compassionate and caring. They were very professional and always made me feel comfortable.
Describe your experience with Florida Fertility Institute.
The clinic was very efficient and very professional. They explained the costs of different procedures. I had no problems scheduling various appointments. I never had to wait longer than 20 minutes in the waiting room.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute.
97.65
598.76 procedure
382.50
74.53 lab work
53.89 lab work
165.71 July 13 lab work
382.50 July 12
201.76 April 24
84.07 May 22
179.52 April 26
99.24 May 21
81.60 May 25
61.20 June 13
194.33 April 19
He [Dr. Mark Sanchez] really does his best to make you feel comfortable in your current situation. Personally, I'd prefer a little more explanation though. His bedside manners are great. I feel like he truly cares and wants you to have a successful pregnancy.... [FL Fertility Institute is] Super expensive and they charge a 2% credit card fee, which I really don't like. The staff is all great though - Very happy with the care I've received thus far.
[FL Fertility Institute is] Super expensive and they charge a 2% credit card fee, which I really don't like. The staff is all great though - Very happy with the care I've received thus far.... He [Dr. Mark Sanchez] really does his best to make you feel comfortable in your current situation. Personally, I'd prefer a little more explanation though. His bedside manners are great. I feel like he truly cares and wants you to have a successful pregnancy
How was your experience with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
He really does his best to make you feel comfortable in your current situation. Personally, I'd prefer a little more explanation though. His bedside manners are great. I feel like he truly cares and wants you to have a successful pregnancy.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
Be sure to ask lots of questions!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
he does his best to make you feel comfortable
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Florida Fertility Institute.
Mandy is super sweet and knowledgeable.
Describe your experience with Florida Fertility Institute.
Super expensive and they charge a 2% credit card fee, which I really don't like. The staff is all great though - Very happy with the care I've received thus far. Super expensive and they charge a 2% credit card fee, which I really don't like. The staff is all great though - Very happy with the care I've received thus far.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute.
Pretty expensive (in my opinion). An ultrasound is $250 and the IUI procedure is right around $600.
What specific things went wrong at Florida Fertility Institute?
He [Dr. Sanchez] will tell you how it is, good or bad, so you need to be prepared for the truth...The second round my meds were doubled. We ended up with 3 embryos and froze all. The next 2 transfers ended up negative. Dr. Sanchez recommended a blood panel and Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA). The ERA told us that I was one of 20% of women who had a pre-receptive lining and we should be transferring the embryos 2 days later. My third egg retrieval we ended up with 5 embryos. The ERA was correct and I am now 8 weeks pregnant, saw the heartbeat last week 😁!
Everyone at the clinic [Florida Fertility Institute] was always were friendly and professional. They answered patiently every single question we had, sometimes more than once. They worked with us in regards to insurance and payment issues. The wait time was at times longer than expected but the office is at least a comfortable environment to wait...very friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about our best interests.
How was your experience with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
Dr. Sanchez was up front and honest about all our testing and treatments. He has a good sense of humor keeping the visits light but still in a professional manner. I would recommend him to anyone looking for infertility treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
He will tell you how it is, good or bad, so you need to be prepared for the truth.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute?
Everyone on the staff were very friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about our best interests.
Describe the protocols Mark Sanchez used in your cycles at Florida Fertility Institute and their degree of success.
My first round was the minimum dosage. We ended up with 2 embryos, did a fresh transfer, got a positive, but ended in chemical pregnancy. The second round my meds were doubled. We ended up with 3 embryos and froze all. The next 2 transfers ended up negative. Dr. Sanchez recommended a blood panel and Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA). The ERA told us that I was one of 20% of women who had a pre-receptive lining and we should be transferring the embryos 2 days later. My third egg retrieval we ended up with 5 embryos. The ERA was correct and I am now 8 weeks pregnant, saw the heartbeat last week 😁!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Florida Fertility Institute. (Assigned nurse: Charlie)
Charlie was with us every step of the way over the year and half we actively went through treatment. She has cried (tears of sadness, frustration, and joy) with us.
Describe your experience with Florida Fertility Institute.
Everyone at the clinic was always were friendly and professional. They answered patiently every single question we had, sometimes more than once. They worked with us in regards to insurance and payment issues. The wait time was at times longer than expected but the office is at least a comfortable environment to wait.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Sanchez at Florida Fertility Institute.
Our first round was covered with the exception of about $5000. Our second and third were not and were roughly 15,000 each (including 4 embryo transfers).
Describe Mark Sanchez's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Florida Fertility Institute.
We were given a choice to transfer 1 or 2. There was no pressure either way.