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2023, Unsuccessful
Overall I think Dr. Carpinello is a caring doctor who seems up to date with current medical research. I wished she would be more present during my procedures. During my first IUI, I thought she would be present. Instead, it was a male doctor, which I wasn't expecting and that made me panic a bit. Thankfully my husband was there...always takes time to explain everything carefully and she has good bedside manners.
They [CCRM Norther Virginia] seem to be up to date with research. But appointments are usually delayed and getting copies from the admin staff is difficult. I also wished they were better coordinated with my husband's paperwork. Sometimes it feels like our appointments are not in sync with each other...The nurses are nice in person but don't communicate well regarding treatment. I received contradictory information when my 2nd IUI was cancelled.
How was your experience with Olivia Carpinello at CCRM Northern Virginia?
Overall I think Dr. Carpinello is a caring doctor who seems up to date with current medical research. I wished she would be more present during my procedures. During my first IUI, I thought she would be present. Instead, it was a male doctor, which I wasn't expecting and that made me panic a bit. Thankfully my husband was there.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Olivia Carpinello at CCRM Northern Virginia?
She's great, but the admin office is frustrating. We received contradictory information regarding our second IUI which was then ultimately cancelled. That made the whole procedure more stressful than needed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Olivia Carpinello at CCRM Northern Virginia?
Dr. C took always takes time to explain everything carefully and she has good bedside manners.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at CCRM Northern Virginia.
The nurses are nice in person but don't communicate well regarding treatment. I received contradictory information when my 2nd IUI was cancelled.
Describe your experience with CCRM Northern Virginia.
They seem to be up to date with research. But appointments are usually delayed and getting copies from the admin staff is difficult. I also wished they were better coordinated with my husband's paperwork. Sometimes it feels like our appointments are not in sync with each other.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Olivia Carpinello at CCRM Northern Virginia.
IUI, genetic testing, bloodwork,
What specific things went wrong at CCRM Northern Virginia?
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at CCRM Northern Virginia.
They cancelled my IUI because I received a flat tire on the way to the appointment and we were going to be late. I understand timing is important, but after so many suppression checks appointments, I did not understand why doing the procedure an hour later would be problematic.
Also, I feel like the clinic does unnecessary testing. After my husband's genetic test came back ok (with just a few minor things that predominately affect Jewish people), I did not want to do a costly full panel test (I also had done one for the most common issues). I felt pressured to do it by the clinic. It was either to do the test or take a course on genetics. Also, we also have to routinely do an STD test. I wish we had the option to waive that.