Dr. Simoni listened to our issues and complaints, came up with different ideas to solutions. He explained how the entire reproductive system works and what would need to happen for it to work for us. He listened to our concerns and answered all of questions. He was kind, caring, and thoughtful...He listened to our wants and needs and explained everything we asked in full detail...We did 3 rounds of IUI which I was on medication for with a trigger shot - all with instructions laid out. Then since those didn’t work we moved to IVF, where I did injectable’s, trigger shot, egg retrieval, FET, and then I was lucky enough that the first one worked! And now I am 5 months pregnant.
I cannot think of a single weakness. As soon as I called [RMA of New Jersey] to be a new patient I was in within two weeks. They are organized and all so caring. If I had an appointment they would let me know ahead of time, there weren’t too many long wait times during morning monitoring...Dr. Simoni listened to our issues and complaints, came up with different ideas to solutions. He explained how the entire reproductive system works and what would need to happen for it to work for us. He listened to our concerns and answered all of questions. He was kind, caring, and thoughtful.
How was your experience with Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
Dr. Simoni listened to our issues and complaints, came up with different ideas to solutions. He explained how the entire reproductive system works and what would need to happen for it to work for us. He listened to our concerns and answered all of questions. He was kind, caring, and thoughtful.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
Listen and ask questions if you’re unsure.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
He listened to our wants and needs and explained everything we asked in full detail.
Describe the protocols Michael Simoni used in your cycles at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey and their degree of success.
I don’t remember full detail - but my husband was on medication to build sperm count, once there were high enough numbers he froze about 20 vials. We did 3 rounds of IUI which I was on medication for with a trigger shot - all with instructions laid out. Then since those didn’t work we moved to IVF, where I did injectable’s, trigger shot, egg retrieval, FET, and then I was lucky enough that the first one worked! And now I am 5 months pregnant.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey. (Assigned nurse: Melissa )
Melissa would listen to me when I was sad about any given situation and would help me cope with it. She would help with telling me what had to be done next and given all the steps in detail. She would answer any message and was just truly there for me.
Describe your experience with RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
I cannot think of a single weakness. As soon as I called to be a new patient I was in within two weeks. They are organized and all so caring. If I had an appointment they would let me know ahead of time, there weren’t too many long wait times during morning monitoring, and they would make die you were okay during the whole process.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
You were given the times to go in in the morning. Depending on the time you went, you could wait between 1 to 30 minutes, all would depend on the timing. Later in the morning, longer wait times. However it was quick and easy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
Insurance covered most the costs. Genetic testing was extra plus copays and what insurance didn’t cover. I would say about $5,000.
Describe Michael Simoni's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
No comments, I trusted his opinion and what would be good for me.
He [Dr. Simoni] was honest from the first appointment and gave me realistic expectations. He was clear with my treatment plan and i did not leave the office confused on what was going to be done to my body...There aren’t many offices where you have direct access to your provider. With the RMA app i could message my provider if i wanted to and if i had any questions he was always there to answer them...
I truly loved the clinic [RMA of New Jersey] and the way they communicate and treat their patients. One huge strength for me was that i was able to use the app to communicate and not have to wait for a call back. With the app i would send a message and i would get a response within minutes...There aren’t many offices where you have direct access to your provider. With the RMA app i could message my provider if i wanted to and if i had any questions he was always there to answer them...
How was your experience with Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
I had a great experience with Dr. Simoni. I explained to him that i did not have a good experience with my previous fertility clinic and he really made an effort to ensure that i did not have that kind of experience at RMA. He was honest from the first appointment and gave me realistic expectations. He was clear with my treatment plan and i did not leave the office confused on what was going to be done to my body.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
I have already recommended Dr. Simoni to a friend who will be looking to start the process at the end of this year. I explained to her that they pay attention to detail and treat each patient with respect. I explained to her that Dr. Simoni and his team are on top of things and it is probably one of the best clinics in the area.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
Under Dr. Simoni’s care i felt like a human because he took time to explain things to me. There aren’t many offices where you have direct access to your provider. With the RMA app i could message my provider if i wanted to and if i had any questions he was always there to answer them.
Describe the protocols Michael Simoni used in your cycles at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey and their degree of success.
Because i recently finished cycles at another clinic and i got back on birth control, Dr. Simoni wanted to give my body a break. He explained what the plan would be and that he suggested i come off the birth control to give my body some rest. He explained all the meds that i would be on and how soon the retrieval would be and the timeframe for the transfer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey. (Assigned nurse: Victoria Jahr)
The staff was great. I was able to always reach them if i had questions.
Describe your experience with RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
I have no weaknesses to list. I truly loved the clinic and the way they communicate and treat their patients. One huge strength for me was that i was able to use the app to communicate and not have to wait for a call back. With the app i would send a message and i would get a response within minutes.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
My care was fully covered by the VA
Describe Michael Simoni's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
My husband and I personally wanted to transfer two, but Dr. Simoni explained to us why the clinic usually only transfers one and we respected and understood the reason behind it.
Dr. Simoni was so kind and compassionate from the first time we walked into his office. He figured out the root of the problems I was having and gave us the right treatment protocol to ultimately get pregnant naturally while waiting to start the IUI process. Even though this happened, he still monitored my very early pregnancy and made me feel at ease...listened to all of my concerns and answered each one with such kindness and compassion. I could tell the treatment plan was specific to me and my needs.
RMA is amazing. Each staff member from the front desk, to the nurses, phlebotomists, and each doctor we had any interaction with was so incredibly kind and compassionate. They made us feel seen and heard...[nurse] Melissa was absolutely amazing. I asked her so many questions through the patient portal app and she made me feel like no question was too small. She explained everything in terms we would understand and made us feel comfortable.
How was your experience with Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
Dr. Simoni was so kind and compassionate from the first time we walked into his office. He figured out the root of the problems I was having and gave us the right treatment protocol to ultimately get pregnant naturally while waiting to start the IUI process. Even though this happened, he still monitored my very early pregnancy and made me feel at ease.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
Listen to Dr. Simoni and follow his individualized treatment plan. Hopefully it will be just as successful for you as it was for me!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey?
Dr. Simoni listened to all of my concerns and answered each one with such kindness and compassion. I could tell the treatment plan was specific to me and my needs.
Describe the protocols Michael Simoni used in your cycles at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey and their degree of success.
We started off with weight management as I was technically considered underweight to start treatment. Dr. Simoni wanted me to gain 10-12 pounds in order to start the IUI treatment plan. Thyroid medication was the next step, Dr. Simoni put me on 25mg of Synthroid once a day.
This protocol worked so well I was able to get pregnant naturally.
Describe your experience with your nurse at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey. (Assigned nurse: Melissa Mikolon)
Melissa was absolutely amazing. I asked her so many questions through the patient portal app and she made me feel like no question was too small. She explained everything in terms we would understand and made us feel comfortable.
Describe your experience with RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.
RMA is amazing. Each staff member from the front desk, to the nurses, phlebotomists, and each doctor we had any interaction with was so incredibly kind and compassionate. They made us feel seen and heard.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Michael Simoni at RMA of Marlton, New Jersey.