Dr. Severino left our treatment strategy up to my husband and I, and gave cautious recommendations like starting treatment with just Clomid. After 5 Clomid cycles with negative pregnancy results, we decided to move forward with IUI treatment, which the Dr. didn't endorse nor counter. After 2 negative IUI cycles, we asked him if we should resign ourselves to IVF and he confirmed. It was the first recommendation we ever received.
They [the nursing staff at Sher Fertility- LV] never follow up with clinical results, different team members give you conflicting information, and they don't provide "next steps" unless you request them several times.... Dr. Severino hasn't given me any reason to mistrust his treatment plans, but his team has made me want to switch clinics several times. The patient has to drag information/next steps out of the clinical team each visit and the Front Office is frustratingly incompetent.
How was your experience with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Severino hasn't given me any reason to mistrust his treatment plans, but his team has made me want to switch clinics several times. The patient has to drag information/next steps out of the clinical team each visit and the Front Office is frustratingly incompetent.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
The patient must be responsible for requesting information and expectations since it won't be given unsolicited by the doctor/staff.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Severino treats you like a human, but you only interact with the doctor 15% of the time. The clinic staff/nurses at Sher definitely make you feel like a number.
Describe the protocols Mark Severino used in your cycles at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr. Severino left our treatment strategy up to my husband and I, and gave cautious recommendations like starting treatment with just Clomid. After 5 Clomid cycles with negative pregnancy results, we decided to move forward with IUI treatment, which the Dr. didn't endorse nor counter. After 2 negative IUI cycles, we asked him if we should resign ourselves to IVF and he confirmed. It was the first recommendation we ever received.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Briana)
Required several phone calls and emails for clear instructions. Delayed response time.
Describe your experience with Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
The clinic and staff have not been impressive in any way. The Front Office staff are mostly useless and always have to transfer you or "get back to you" and the nurse teams seem unorganized and uncaring. They once tried to take bloodwork from me before I told them it was not required for IUI treatment.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
IUI treatment cost about $5,000, including meds.
Describe Mark Severino's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
He's "not in the business of creating Octomoms."
What specific things went wrong at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Failed to call with results
Failed to order appropriate test
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
They never follow up with clinical results, different team members give you conflicting information, and they don't provide "next steps" unless you request them several times.
The last treatment I did with Dr Severino was IUI, and just with clomid because my insurance at the time would not cover anything else. So we were not very optimistic that it would work, and it did not. We have done 2 donor egg cycles elsewhere, and now we are going to be doing it again(providing we have the funds to), with a known donor this time...I've seen Dr Severino several times, and he also so attentive to our needs. I know once we have the funds to move forward with another cycle, we will get pregnant. He has worked with us through every step, he also takes the time to fill out extra paper work each time we apply for a fertility grant. I went back to him in 2013, because he also was a partner to Dr McConnell back in 2001, when they treated me with clomid to get pregnant with my daughter. I trust him to get us pregnant again.
I just have great things to say about them [staff at Sher Las Vegas]. I have never come across anyone on their staff that was not super helpful and very friendly...I've seen Dr Severino several times, and he also so attentive to our needs. I know once we have the funds to move forward with another cycle, we will get pregnant. He has worked with us through every step, he also takes the time to fill out extra paper work each time we apply for a fertility grant. I went back to him in 2013, because he also was a partner to Dr McConnell back in 2001, when they treated me with clomid to get pregnant with my daughter. I trust him to get us pregnant again.
How was your experience with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
I've seen Dr Severino several times, and he also so attentive to our needs. I know once we have the funds to move forward with another cycle, we will get pregnant. He has worked with us through every step, he also takes the time to fill out extra paper work each time we apply for a fertility grant. I went back to him in 2013, because he also was a partner to Dr McConnell back in 2001, when they treated me with clomid to get pregnant with my daughter. I trust him to get us pregnant again.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
LIsten to what he is telling you, and listen and understand everything.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Severino is very informative, and treats me with absolute skill and care.
Describe the protocols Mark Severino used in your cycles at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
The last treatment I did with Dr Severino was IUI, and just with clomid because my insurance at the time would not cover anything else. So we were not very optimistic that it would work, and it did not. We have done 2 donor egg cycles elsewhere, and now we are going to be doing it again(providing we have the funds to), with a known donor this time.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
They are also very helpful and sincere every time I interact with them.
Describe your experience with Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
I just have great things to say about them. I have never come across anyone on their staff that was not super helpful and very friendly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
proposed care will be about $14,000
Describe Mark Severino's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
He [Dr. Mark Severino] was willing to spend as much time as needed with you. If he didn't think something would work or it was a waste of time/money he would tell you. He always called personal with outcomes of iui's and ivf. he called with all updated on the progress of our embryos. he did all monitoring appointments.... we used a very high dose protocol that was very aggressive but got good results... He would and talk to as long as needed. he called from his cell phone several times to discuss things with us
they [Sher Fertility of LV] have a lab at the clinic. they do batch cycles with IVF so everything is timed out and they have a great plan in place that makes things work very well during that time. everyone was very on it through the whole process... they [the nurses] were all great. I had their email and they were very responsive. it was a few hours difference in time zones from where I was so I had to reach out later in the day but it also made it nice to be able to talk to them later in the day.
How was your experience with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
He was willing to spend as much time as needed with you. If he didn't think something would work or it was a waste of time/money he would tell you. He always called personal with outcomes of iui's and ivf. he called with all updated on the progress of our embryos. he did all monitoring appointments
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
he is amazing and I wish I lived closer to be able to continue my care with him
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
He would and talk to as long as needed. he called from his cell phone several times to discuss things with us
Describe the protocols Mark Severino used in your cycles at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
we used a very high dose protocol that was very aggressive but got good results
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
they were all great. I had their email and they were very responsive. it was a few hours difference in time zones from where I was so I had to reach out later in the day but it also made it nice to be able to talk to them later in the day.
Describe your experience with Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
they have a lab at the clinic. they do batch cycles with IVF so everything is timed out and they have a great plan in place that makes things work very well during that time. everyone was very on it through the whole process
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
My husband and I felt very comfortable with Mark [Severino] and his knowledge. We feel he is trying to help us conceive but we hope for better results. I would like to try every crazy possible option out there and available....Great bedside manner. Always explained although I didn’t always understand the explanations.... I tested positive for natural killers and we changed medical protocol to add intralipids and lovenox
Great with patient knowledge and making you feel important. Great front staff [Sher Fertility of Las Vegas] as well as financial staff. My husband and I have had great experiences. Weakness just that sometimes your appts are separated by a few hours but understandable bc they want results back in time for ultrasound.... They all are so energetic and happy. They make me feel comfortable.
How was your experience with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
My husband and I felt very comfortable with Mark and his knowledge. We feel he is trying to help us conceive but we hope for better results. I would like to try every crazy possible option out there and available.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
Have patience because infertility is a hard road.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
Great bedside manner. Always explained although I didn’t always understand the explanations.
Describe the protocols Mark Severino used in your cycles at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I tested positive for natural killers and we changed medical protocol to add intralipids and lovenox
Describe your experience with your nurse at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Briana)
They all are so energetic and happy. They make me feel comfortable.
Describe your experience with Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
Great with patient knowledge and making you feel important. Great front staff as well as financial staff. My husband and I have had great experiences. Weakness just that sometimes your appts are separated by a few hours but understandable bc they want results back in time for ultrasound.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
We tried IUI with Dr. Severino back in 2013 and stopped fertility treatments to peruse adoption. Now in 2017, I am back to try IVF. He listened to what I wanted and answered any questions I had. I never once felt like my family was not his most important thing. I couldn't imagine using another Dr to start my family with...Our first round of IVF with a frozen transfer, meds and genetic screening is going to cost $18,000.
We tried IUI with Dr. Severino back in 2013 and stopped fertility treatments to peruse adoption. Now in 2017, I am back to try IVF. He listened to what I wanted and answered any questions I had. I never once felt like my family was not his most important thing. I couldn't imagine using another Dr to start my family with...Our first round of IVF with a frozen transfer, meds and genetic screening is going to cost $18,000.
How was your experience with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
We tried IUI with Dr. Severino back in 2013 and stopped fertility treatments to peruse adoption. Now in 2017, I am back to try IVF. He listened to what I wanted and answered any questions I had. I never once felt like my family was not his most important thing. I couldn't imagine using another Dr to start my family with.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
You have nothing to worry about!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic)?
He is such a kind man and is so compassionate with his patients.
Describe the protocols Mark Severino used in your cycles at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I don't know what my protocol will be. We are just starting the testing for IVF.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
They were so friendly and did a great job to make me feel comfortable. It was like I have known them for years.
Describe your experience with Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
The nurses are so friendly and it feels like you are family the minute you walk in.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Mark Severino at Nevada Fertility Center (Ivy Fertility Network clinic).
Our first round of IVF with a frozen transfer, meds and genetic screening is going to cost $18,000.