Dr. Santoro...actually took the time to read through all my pregnancy losses, give her honest opinion and suggestions, and most importantly do all of that with a great deal of empathy and compassion...suggested IVF PGT, which I was hesitant to jump to for a variety of reasons, so we started with IUI per my request
Strengths [of Shady Grove Fertility Colorado]: personalized, compassionate care that integrates research and flexible care plans...surgery center is really good too...felt very much at ease despite my fear of anesthesia. Weaknesses: difficult to get the first visit without waiting many months, but it's worth it.
How was your experience with Nanette Santoro at Shady Grove Fertility Colorado (US Fertility Network clinic)?
I have an the unfortunate and rare issue of recurrent pregnancy loss. Before I started treatment with Dr. Santoro, I had been through three OB's, 1 other fertility clinic where I was mostly forgotten in the sea of patients, and 6 miscarriages.
The one thing that concerns me with my problem is the hesitancy of doctors to work with it. I didn't feel this way once I started working with Dr. Santoro, she actually took the time to read through all my pregnancy losses, give her honest opinion and suggestions, and most importantly do all of that with a great deal of empathy and compassion. She wasn't just rolling me through a standard protocol like previous doctors. She takes the time to analyze and be open to my concerns and limit the amount of pain I might experience along the way.
Even though my issue makes it hard to have success, our first treatment with Dr. Santoro still yielded better results than all my previous pregnancies, and I was able to make it much further. I look forward to continuing treatment and am remaining hopeful and satisfied with my care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Nanette Santoro at Shady Grove Fertility Colorado (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Be thorough in your history
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Nanette Santoro at Shady Grove Fertility Colorado (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Santoro is the first doctor to actually read my history. Everyone else I worked with gleaned and assumed, and it was very frustrating. I actually feel at ease with Dr. Santoro because I can tell that she is not only very knowledgeable, but also compassionate. She was very cognizant that my history was difficult and I appreciate that she really took the time to review every aspect of my RPL issue.
Describe the protocols Nanette Santoro used in your cycles at Shady Grove Fertility Colorado (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr. Santoro suggested IVF PGT, which I was hesitant to jump to for a variety of reasons, so we started with IUI per my request. She explained all the risks and benefits and listened to my concerns.
I was out on PIO, Lovenox for RPL, and baby aspirin.
Result: I made it further this pregnancy, but miscarried, but with better growth rate than past times.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Shady Grove Fertility Colorado (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Kelsey)
The nursing staff, the staff that drew blood regularly, and the ultrasound techs were all amazing
Describe your experience with Shady Grove Fertility Colorado (US Fertility Network clinic).
Strengths: personalized, compassionate care that integrates research and flexible care plans. The surgery center is really good too and I felt very much at ease despite my fear of anesthesia.
Weaknesses: difficult to get the first visit without waiting many months, but it's worth it.
NPS9
Doctor
Nanette Santoro
NPS
Humanity5 of 5
Communication5 of 5
Frequency Seen2 of 5
Trustworthiness5 of 5
Compassion5 of 5
Explained risks5 of 5
Adaptability5 of 5
NPS10
Clinic
Shady Grove Fertility Colorado (US Fertility Network clinic)