Dr Casson was very warm and thoughtful. NRM used to do a shared patient model, so it's possible to see one of the three doctors there...Dr Casson was quite personable. In hindsight, I wish Dr. Casson was *much more* aggressive with stimulation strategy, meaning I wanted to see more adjustments between protocols as well as a willingness to cancel a stimulation cycle if we're not seeing enough progress. I generated a single-digit number of follicles. (Honestly, it's hard to say if this was 100% Dr. Casson because of NRM's practice model.)
It's [Northeastern Reproductive Medicine] a beautiful location. You don't feel like a number. It's warm and personal. I got to know the nurses really well. Erinn at the front desk is wonderful and super capable. The billing department was alright, not fantastic...NRM suggested Day 3 fresh transfers for every cycle. I felt this was rather wasteful after I learned more about IVF. I wonder whether NRM *truly* felt confident that Day 3 embryos would be successful three cycles in a row or if they just wanted to push ahead. In hindsight, I would have been much more cautious and conservative transferring embryos.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Casson was very warm and thoughtful. NRM used to do a shared patient model, so it's possible to see one of the three doctors there. But I started to see Dr Casson more regularly during my first IVF cycle. I wasn't thrilled at the thought of a male doctor, but Dr Casson was quite personable.
In hindsight, I wish Dr. Casson was *much more* aggressive with stimulation strategy, meaning I wanted to see more adjustments between protocols as well as a willingness to cancel a stimulation cycle if we're not seeing enough progress. I generated a single-digit number of follicles. (Honestly, it's hard to say if this was 100% Dr. Casson because of NRM's practice model.)
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Casson was incredibly warm and considerate. It felt like he took time (and heart) to think about our case. He wasn't perfect, but overall, I felt Dr Casson was a good person who treated me like a person.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
It's a beautiful location. You don't feel like a number. It's warm and personal. I got to know the nurses really well. Erinn at the front desk is wonderful and super capable.
The billing department was alright, not fantastic. Felt like that team could use more help!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
It was covered by insurance. However I got more "liberal" recommendations because I had insurance coverage versus paying cash. In hindsight, I feel angry about this.
Describe Peter Casson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
NRM suggested Day 3 fresh transfers for every cycle. I felt this was rather wasteful after I learned more about IVF. I wonder whether NRM *truly* felt confident that Day 3 embryos would be successful three cycles in a row or if they just wanted to push ahead. In hindsight, I would have been much more cautious and conservative transferring embryos.
What specific things went wrong at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
A very frustrating thing was agreeing on natural fertilization prior to my retrieval. While I was alone, moment before being anesthetized, someone asked me to confirm our IVF details, which had 100% ICSI.
Also, I feel very frustrated that our clinic advocated for rescue ICSI and a transfer of Day 3 embryos of that rescue ICSI, when I learned elsewhere that this method has incredibly low success rates.
He [Dr. Casson] is knowledgeable and takes time at his appointments to answer questions and explains things nicely so you can understand. Seems open to suggestions and what you are concerned with.... Sought his opinion after having two miscarriages after already having a healthy baby first try beforehand.... He has been open to testing both myself and my partner, explaining the process and helping us to understand what the next steps are and why.
I did have to leave messages mostly every time I called but for the most part they [Northeastern Reproductive Medicine - Colchester] called back the same day. They were not rude and did not sound annoyed when explaining things.... We had bloodwork done one day and wanted to speak with our doctor who was not there that day unfortunately. We wanted to ask questions to another doctor but she was busy. The lab tech answered as best she could, but we felt we weren’t allowed to see the covering doctor in person.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
He is knowledgeable and takes time at his appointments to answer questions and explains things nicely so you can understand. Seems open to suggestions and what you are concerned with. Have not yet had to undergo ivf, so far just being worked up for reason we are having recurrent miscarriages. He has been open to testing both myself and my partner, explaining the process and helping us to understand what the next steps are and why.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Ask all the questions you have, wrote a list before your appointment and jot down notes. It’s overwhelming and hard to take away all the information after you leave if you don’t write it all down.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
When you have an appointment to talk to him, he will explain things professionally and compassionately.
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Sought his opinion after having two miscarriages after already having a healthy baby first try beforehand. Had a sonohystrogram and was tested for blood clotting issues which all came back negative, except for my AMH which was low. Diagnosed with low ovarian reserve and probably poor egg quality. Was told to try again, conceived and had a miscarriage at 9 weeks after having an ultrasound that showed a thickened nuchal translucency. Genetic testing proved it was Turner syndrome. Went through my first medicine induced miscarriage and follow ups. Have recently had carrier screening performed and found to be a carrier for Niemann pick disease type b. Husband will be having carrier screening testing done next week when we follow up. Going to talk about next step and possibility of ivf with pgs.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
I did have to leave messages mostly every time I called but for the most part they called back the same day. They were not rude and did not sound annoyed when explaining things.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
We had bloodwork done one day and wanted to speak with our doctor who was not there that day unfortunately. We wanted to ask questions to another doctor but she was busy. The lab tech answered as best she could, but we felt we weren’t allowed to see the covering doctor in person. In hindsight, I would have been more proactive been a better advocate for myself. I think we would have been seen had I been more demanding.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Haven’t been billed other than for office visit which was only $60 after insurance
What specific things went wrong at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Had to call to get results the next day, which is not exactly something that “went wrong”. Not too big a deal.
Dr Casson met with us first to retrieve my follicles on our first cycle at his clinic. He took the time to discuss his hopes and potential outcomes. After the first round failed, he expressed his genuine sadness for us and wanted to make sure that our next experience was better. When we were deciding whether to try another round with my eggs, go for adoption or use donor eggs, he sat with us and explained our options.... On our last visit to the clinic before transferring to an OB office, he made sure to see me even though I was only there for an ultrasound and blood work and gave us a graduation gift!
The only complaint that I have is that the billing/office management [Northeastern Reproductive Medicine] has had a lot of turn-over and bills were incorrect and it took a long time to sort these issues out. The front office staff was wonderful as well as the ultrasound tech. All of the nurses and doctors at the clinic were compassionate and took the time to answer questions and concerns as they came up. They treated us like people and not a number as many other places do.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Casson met with us first to retrieve my follicles on our first cycle at his clinic. He took the time to discuss his hopes and potential outcomes. After the first round failed, he expressed his genuine sadness for us and wanted to make sure that our next experience was better. When we were deciding whether to try another round with my eggs, go for adoption or use donor eggs, he sat with us and explained our options. He not only saw us through the procedures but called me personally with updates and to wish us luck on the day of the transfer since it was on the weekend and he was going to be out of town. On our last visit to the clinic before transferring to an OB office, he made sure to see me even though I was only there for an ultrasound and blood work and gave us a graduation gift! He was everything that we had hoped for in a physician and got us to our goal of becoming a family! We have frozen embryos at the clinic and plan to return under his care when we are ready to try for our second!!!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
No question is too small to ask.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Peter was so genuine whenever we spoke. He listened to us and provided us with the positive and negative implications for all possible avenues so that we would end up with a child. He was compassionate and ended up helping us to achieve our goal of becoming a family.
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
For our donor egg cycle, the donor used menopur and gonal-f and I used Lupron and estrogen and progesterone. We did intramuscular shots for progesterone instead of suppositories and even though they are painful (you do get used to them when your partner is good at it) it is totally worth it to ensure that your levels maintain until your body takes over.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Monique van leuven)
Monique was excellent at communicating via email and phone. She made sure to be the one to call me when we did our blood work and received our positive result. She met us at the entrance when we went to hear the heartbeat and again when I had a scare and asked to be seen a few days later. She has emailed since to check on us and now that we have our little girl, she still keeps in touch.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
The only complaint that I have is that the billing/office management has had a lot of turn-over and bills were incorrect and it took a long time to sort these issues out. The front office staff was wonderful as well as the ultrasound tech. All of the nurses and doctors at the clinic were compassionate and took the time to answer questions and concerns as they came up. They treated us like people and not a number as many other places do. They also took into consideration whether or not our insurance covered certain tests and made sure not to run unnecessary tests on us saving us money
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
The cost of the IVF with my eggs was approximately 10,000 once we began the cycle.
The cost for IVF with egg donation was 21,000 when all was said and done. (All included medication)
Describe Peter Casson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Listen to your doctors recommendation for number of embryos to transfer. Because we had beautiful 5 and 6 day embryos we only transferred 1 and got pregnant the first tome compared to having 3 day embryos before and tranferrI got 2 and getting negative results.
Dr. Casson was extremely responsive with our initial email communication...I'm pretty sure my husband and I would follow Dr. Casson into battle at this point. We 100% trust his medical opinion and were obviously pleased by the success of our treatment. Dr. Casson is a straight-shooter and tells it like it is - we appreciated this aspect of his personality, (although know this is not for everyone.) He was also very cognizant of the financial investment we were making in this procedure and felt like this was taken into consideration during our course of treatment.
We were extremely impressed by this clinic [NE Repro Med].... The space is beautiful and has state-of-the-art equipment. Onsite parking is a real bonus - it's easy to get in and out. Appointments always ran on time and it was super convenient to have all of my lab work done here....I consider Mo to be the primary nurse that we had contact with - she is amazing!! We saw other nurses throughout our treatment too, (Nicole, Stephanie, etc.) and really liked them as well. The whole care team is compassionate & personal.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
I'm pretty sure my husband and I would follow Dr. Casson into battle at this point. We 100% trust his medical opinion and were obviously pleased by the success of our treatment. Dr. Casson is a straight-shooter and tells it like it is - we appreciated this aspect of his personality, (although know this is not for everyone.) He was also very cognizant of the financial investment we were making in this procedure and felt like this was taken into consideration during our course of treatment. We also had great interactions with Dr. Brown and Dr. Murray on the occasions that we saw them.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Sometimes he thinks outloud - don't be alarmed by this! :)
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Casson was extremely responsive with our initial email communication - I felt like I had more information going into our initial consultation than after 2-3 visits with a prior doctor. In general this practice is very personal - you get to know the team well and they are invested in your success. We definitely missed them once we transferred to a regular OB for pre-natal care!
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
We did a freeze-all cycle in case of OHSS. Luckily I did not experience OHSS but think the extra month was a good way to let my body recover before pregnancy. Would do this in future cycles.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Monique (Mo))
I consider Mo to be the primary nurse that we had contact with - she is amazing!! We saw other nurses throughout our treatment too, (Nicole, Stephanie, etc.) and really liked them as well. The whole care team is compassionate & personal.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
We were extremely impressed by this clinic. We attended an initial info session after having a so-so experience with the hospital and enjoyed hearing from Dr. Murray and Cal (one of the embryologists.) The space is beautiful and has state-of-the-art equipment. Onsite parking is a real bonus - it's easy to get in and out. Appointments always ran on time and it was super convenient to have all of my lab work done here.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
~$7000 for IVF + monitoring ($1000), FET ($1000) and meds. $500 for anesthesia was billed separately by the anesthesiologist. Pre-natal care was covered 100% by insurance once pregnant, (we did not have fertility coverage through our insurance.)
Describe Peter Casson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Dr. Casson strongly recommended a single embryo transfer because of my age/prognosis. I was glad that he did!
I think that he [Dr. Peter Casson] is so knowledgeable that sometimes it can be overwhelming as someone who doesn't know the technical aspects. It's almost too much info. But I really like him as a person and I feel he really cares about his patients deeply...Dr. Casson is going to use an antagonist protocol with Lupron trigger. Because we have to have PGD done as well our main goal is to produce as many eggs as possible and the antagonist protocol is what he believes with do this.
I felt when you walk into the clinic [NE Reproductive Medicine] there is a very welcoming and comforting feel. The way it is decorated and set up is very calming. There is always the receptionist there to greet you and has been very responsive with any last minute questions we may have and encourages us to call if we have forgot...They [nurses] have made me feel very comfortable during the blood draws I've had so far. PGD adds a layer of confusion at times and if they have questions they as rather than assuming.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
I think that he is so knowledgeable that sometimes it can be overwhelming as someone who doesn't know the technical aspects. It's almost too much info. But I really like him as a person and I feel he really cares about his patients deeply
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
To get ready for a really difficult journey but it will be worth it. Just go with the every changing current of IVF and follow Dr. Casson's lead
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Casson gave us hope when we had none. He was very reassuring about our treatment and very knowledgeable about our special needs with PGD testing
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr. Casson is going to use an antagonist protocol with Lupron trigger. Because we have to have PGD done as well our main goal is to produce as many eggs as possible and the antagonist protocol is what he believes with do this.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
They have made me feel very comfortable during the blood draws I've had so far. PGD adds a layer of confusion at times and if they have questions they as rather than assuming.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
I felt when you walk into the clinic there is a very welcoming and comforting feel. The way it is decorated and set up is very calming. There is always the receptionist there to greet you and has been very responsive with any last minute questions we may have and encourages us to call if we have forgot. They are willing to work with you (like my husband forgot his insurance card and he was able to call w/ info at home)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
NRM charged us $4,750 for IVF, $1000 for embryo biopsies, $530 for anesthesia, and $6500 for PGD testing through Natera.
Describe Peter Casson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
He recommended a single embryo transfer because a singleton is lower risk to carry to term.
He [Dr. Casson] was honest, funny, and determined. Very caring and excited for results. He knew our financial burden and wanted to try his best to get us pregnant without IVF but also wanted to be pro active and not wast time. ... Dr Cassen was so caring and understanding of not only our medical need and want, but of our financial situation as well. I had a surgery previously with a local doctor in Rutland Vt and my last surgery with his team in Colchester. I felt like one of their family. He was honest and told me, after this surgery if you still can’t get pregnant we need to do IVF, my husband and I just can’t afford IVF so we never went forward. We’ve been praying for a miracle.
The whole staff [at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine] is so welcoming and kind. They know you’re there for a hard reason and they want you to feel as comfortable and special as ever. They greet you by name and with a smile, and offer tea, coffee, water, or anything you need. ... From the moment you walk in, you know you’re in the right place. You almost feel like you’re walking into Heaven cause it’s a place where babies are made. Everyone is organized, calm, and caring.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
He was honest, funny, and determined. Very caring and excited for results. He knew our financial burden and wanted to try his best to get us pregnant without IVF but also wanted to be pro active and not wast time.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Go see him. Don’t wait.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Cassen was so caring and understanding of not only our medical need and want, but of our financial situation as well. I had a surgery previously with a local doctor in Rutland Vt and my last surgery with his team in Colchester. I felt like one of their family. He was honest and told me, after this surgery if you still can’t get pregnant we need to do IVF, my husband and I just can’t afford IVF so we never went forward. We’ve been praying for a miracle.
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I believe he first changed my medication, and knew right away he wanted to do another surgery to clean up the endometrial wall. He wanted us to try for 6 months naturally after the surgery and then wanted us to come back if there was no pregnancy to start the IVF process. Due to financial reasons we have yet to go back.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
The whole staff is so welcoming and kind. They know you’re there for a hard reason and they want you to feel as comfortable and special as ever. They greet you by name and with a smile, and offer tea, coffee, water, or anything you need.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
The clinic is beautiful. It’s soothing and comfortable. From the moment you walk in, you know you’re in the right place. You almost feel like you’re walking into Heaven cause it’s a place where babies are made. Everyone is organized, calm, and caring.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Dr. Casson is very knowledgeable so if you don't understand what he is talking about then don't be afraid to ask him to explain....Dr. Casson had suggested doing a freeze all cycle to avoid ovarian hyper stimulation, which I agreed with, and am glad I did it that way. ... Dr. Casson only recommended 4 IUI's before moving on to IVF as opposed to my first clinic which would have done 6. I was fine with 4 I was ready to move on...Dr. Casson has always been very positive about my diagnosis
I have always been treated very well in the office [NE Repro Medicine] by all the staff, they are always pleasant, friendly, and positive...The nursing staff has always been great. They are the first ones we talk to when we call in with any questions, they always respond in a timely manner...IUI's were $400 with blood work and ultrasounds going to my insurance. IVF was $7,000 with blood work and ultrasound going to insurance and that did not include medication. It was $2,000 for each additional transfer.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Casson has always been very positive about my diagnosis, which is helpful to keep me positive. He has a lot of experience in the field and is doing many great things in Vermont. I came to North Eastern Reproductive Medicine after going to a different clinic for 2 years and I was very happy with the switch. I felt like I had more access to the doctor, and it felt less clinical.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Casson is very knowledgeable so if you don't understand what he is talking about then don't be afraid to ask him to explain.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
I have always been treated very well in the office by all the staff, they are always pleasant, friendly, and positive. Even times when I am in the office for a routine scan if Dr. Casson sees me down the hall he makes sure to come over and say hi. Sometimes I think he hangs around the office on his days off. He seems very committed.
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I am not really sure of the protocols, Dr. Casson had suggested doing a freeze all cycle to avoid ovarian hyper stimulation, which I agreed with, and am glad I did it that way. I was pretty uncomfortable after the egg retrieval and can't imagine doing a fresh cycle.
When I was at a different clinic they had me on Femara and times intercourse, when I started to see Dr. Casson he switched me to Clomid as he had participated in a study that showed that women with unexplained infertility had better outcomes with Clomid during IUI's. I never had any positive outcomes on either Femara or Clomid.
Dr. Casson only recommended 4 IUI's before moving on to IVF as opposed to my first clinic which would have done 6. I was fine with 4 I was ready to move on.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
The nursing staff has always been great. They are the first ones we talk to when we call in with any questions, they always respond in a timely manner.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
It's great that there is always someone available if I need an a question answered. During my IVF cycle I was even able to email one of the nurses to answer some questions. The only thing for me was that it was a far drive and I had to go up frequently for ultrasounds, I was lucky that my work situation allowed me to do that. If anything it would be great if I could have gotten some of the ultrasounds done closer to where I live.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
IUI's were $400 with blood work and ultrasounds going to my insurance. IVF was $7,000 with blood work and ultrasound going to insurance and that did not include medication. It was $2,000 for each additional transfer.
Describe Peter Casson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Dr. Casson recommended only transferring one for our first transfer. I only wanted one. The second time around he still recommended one, but it was not out of the question if I wanted to do two. I still only transferred one.
Peter [Casson] laughed with me and held my hand when I got the news that my pregnancy wasn’t viable. He always put me at ease and made me feel respected. He genuinely wanted me to be pregnant.... Strengths. Kind. Supportive. Genuinely interested in my well being. A great sense of humor. Very smart and pragmatic. His staff seemed to really like him. Weaknesses. Perhaps a bit too optimistic and hopeful in my first round. Often I had to go through the nurses to converse with him.
Very clean and modern facility [Northeastern Reproductive Medicine]. Embryologists are fun and interesting to talk to. Billing staff does a lot of the insurance work for you if you have coverage. Facility is on the same floor as the FBI. Don’t be scared. Facility can be a bit hard to find as the road signs are limited. Anesthesia services are done with outside docs which makes billing a challenge.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Strengths. Kind. Supportive. Genuinely interested in my well being. A great sense of humor. Very smart and pragmatic. His staff seemed to really like him.
Weaknesses. Perhaps a bit too optimistic and hopeful in my first round. Often I had to go through the nurses to converse with him. He was very flexible and willing to accommodate my needs only to find the nurses weren’t able to do so.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
He’s not fond of email but he does respond. And He his human not god so try not to blame him if it doesn’t work.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Peter laughed with me and held my hand when I got the news that my pregnancy wasn’t viable. He always put me at ease and made me feel respected. He genuinely wanted me to be pregnant.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Strengths. Kind. Sense of humor. Knew their own limits. If they couldn’t get a needle in for blood they’d get help.
Weaknesses. Sometimes didn’t respond to emails so I’d have to make calls. Sometimes seemed rushed and overworked. Almost out of breath!
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Very clean and modern facility. Embryologists are fun and interesting to talk to. Billing staff does a lot of the insurance work for you if you have coverage. Facility is on the same floor as the FBI. Don’t be scared. Facility can be a bit hard to find as the road signs are limited. Anesthesia services are done with outside docs which makes billing a challenge.
Dr Casson talked to me like the educated, intelligent person that I am. He was very candid with my chances with all procedures and gave me his honest opinion on all my options. He is thoughtful and considered my whole history.... He is more conservative in terms of more experimental treatments for RPL/ implantation failure which is my only consideration for those who might be interested in those types of treatments.
I did two IUIs [at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine], one with Femara and one with a combo femara & injectibles. Had good ovarian response to both, but two miscarriages. Monitoring is good, appointments available every day of the week which is awesome.... The costs are fair, even for fresh donor egg cycles. Wait times are generally short and appointment times are flexible. I do wish they had an in house donor embryo program - this is why I had to move on to another clinic.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Casson is very giving of his time both via email and in person. He is more conservative in terms of more experimental treatments for RPL/ implantation failure which is my only consideration for those who might be interested in those types of treatments.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Ask any questions - ask for what you want. He will give you his honest opinion and not push you into anything you aren’t completely comfortable with.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Casson talked to me like the educated, intelligent person that I am. He was very candid with my chances with all procedures and gave me his honest opinion on all my options. He is thoughtful and considered my whole history.
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I did two IUIs, one with Femara and one with a combo femara & injectibles. Had good ovarian response to both, but two miscarriages. Monitoring is good, appointments available every day of the week which is awesome.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Monique )
The nurses are all fantastic and I highly recommend all of them.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
The costs are fair, even for fresh donor egg cycles. Wait times are generally short and appointment times are flexible. I do wish they had an in house donor embryo program - this is why I had to move on to another clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
I believe iuis were $300, my other treatment was covered with an insurance copay. I did not do ivf with this clinic
Describe Peter Casson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Did not do IVF but I think he prefers eSET for most patients.
He was professional, funny, kind but realistic, and explained everything thoroughly. I never felt rushed or like a nuisance with questions even though I know they’re office is extremely busy and appointments are time sensitive. He also worked with us on the payment plan, knowing financially this was a major challenge for us..... Dr. Casson remembered us, details about prior appointments and personal information shared, and treated us with deep care and concern and also appropriate humor and professionalism.
It is fantastic and I have no reservation in recommending them. They [Northeastern Repro Med- Colchester] have found the perfect balance of knowledge and professionalism with kindness and compassion. Everyone on the team was fantastic but I highly recommend Dr. Casson and my favorite nurse was Monique.... Nicole was very knowledgeable and professional. The only thing I wasn’t 100% satisfied with was her injection training, but at the end when I said I felt like I needed a little more support she was completely willing to schedule another session.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
He was professional, funny, kind but realistic, and explained everything thoroughly. I never felt rushed or like a nuisance with questions even though I know they’re office is extremely busy and appointments are time sensitive. He also worked with us on the payment plan, knowing financially this was a major challenge for us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Request to work with him. He is amazing!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Casson remembered us, details about prior appointments and personal information shared, and treated us with deep care and concern and also appropriate humor and professionalism.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Nicole)
Nicole was very knowledgeable and professional. The only thing I wasn’t 100% satisfied with was her injection training, but at the end when I said I felt like I needed a little more support she was completely willing to schedule another session.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
It is fantastic and I have no reservation in recommending them. They have found the perfect balance of knowledge and professionalism with kindness and compassion. Everyone on the team was fantastic but I highly recommend Dr. Casson and my favorite nurse was Monique.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
I think it was about 12,000 in total for 4 cycles IUI, one fresh IVF cycle, and a second transfer with frozen embryos.
Describe Peter Casson's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
He was very clear that he recommended only one embryo based in our ages, good quality embryo, etc. After cycle one failed we told him we wanted to transfer two. He still educated us about all the risks, but respected our decision.
Dr. Casson and his team have been incredibly kind, focused and available...he has been generous with his time and patient in his explanations and plans...Being a part of the LGBTQ + community makes family expansion daunting, but my partner and I have felt welcome and supported 100%...He and his team continue to be as determined as we are to get pregnant.
All nurses of [Northeaster Reproductive Medicine] have been incredibly compassionate and understanding...The clinic is welcoming, clean and calming. My partner and I continue to feel comfortable and confident in the care we receive, especially for LGBTQ+ couples or individuals....My insurance does not cover anything beyond diagnostics. The out of pocket fee for IUI is $400...
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Casson has been generous with his time and patient in his explanations and plans. My partner and I have felt understood and calmed by him. This has been a long journey and it’s not over yet but we’re not willing to see another physician.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Ask all your questions, don’t hesitate.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Casson and his team have been incredibly kind, focused and available. Being a part of the LGBTQ + community makes family expansion daunting, but my partner and I have felt welcome and supported 100%.
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
Dr. Casson recommenced we start with IUI with donor sperm. He and his team continue to be as determined as we are to get pregnant. I was having difficulty nailing down my ovulation with predictor kits, so after two rounds of IUI we moved to IUI with clomid and a trigger shot.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
All nurses have been incredibly compassionate and understanding. They take our questions and answer them very timely with doctor recommendations on how to move forward.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
The clinic is welcoming, clean and calming. My partner and I continue to feel comfortable and confident in the care we receive and highly recommend the clinic, especially for LGBTQ+ couples or individuals.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
My insurance does not cover anything beyond diagnostics. The out of pocket fee for IUI is $400.
Dr. Casson takes the time to really explain things and lay out all of the options you have. I was impressed by that.... I was prescribed letrozole and he completed a test with me to check my tubes. I had already had other tests done by someone else. We did I think 10 rounds of the medication and blood work to see if I ovulated. I always ovulated but still didn’t get pregnant. The next step would be IUI or IVF but I haven’t gone back.
I felt the entire clinic [Northeastern Reproductive Medicine] runs very smoothly and is wonderful. It is three hours away from me so only Difficult In that way. Dr. Casson takes the time to really explain things and lay out all of the options you have. I was impressed by that.... I would have liked maybe some kind of follow up call when I stopped coming to check On me. It’s a difficult and stressful journey.... I had to pay copays. It does not cover fertility treatments if I choose to go that route.
How was your experience with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
I felt the entire clinic runs very smoothly and is wonderful. It is three hours away from me so only
Difficult In that way. Dr. Casson takes the time to really explain things and lay out all of the options you have. I was impressed by that.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Fully think about all of the options he presents you with
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
He takes time with you to really explain.
Describe the protocols Peter Casson used in your cycles at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I was prescribed letrozole and he completed a test with me to check my tubes. I had already had other tests done by someone else. We did I think 10 rounds of the medication and blood work to see if I ovulated. I always ovulated but still didn’t get pregnant. The next step would be IUI or IVF but I haven’t gone back. I’m seeing someone more local who wishes to do more testing during my cycles with ultrasounds.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Absolutely great. Always got back to
Me right away b
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Weakness for me was the distance from me but that isn’t their fault. I would have liked maybe some kind of follow up call when I stopped coming to check On me. It’s a difficult and stressful journey.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
My insurance covered the visits. I had to pay copays. It does not cover fertility treatments if I choose to go that route.
You may find people who will rave about this practice. However, in my opinion, their move to the private world (from academic) was not a positive one. With DOR, I was not offered IVF. After consulting with others, I am convinced that they did not want me to "taint" their numbers as they were starting their practice. Some of their nurses and staff were quite nice, while others were rude and completely insensitive. I could not recommend this practice to a friend or loved one.
You may find people who will rave about this practice. However, in my opinion, their move to the private world (from academic) was not a positive one. With DOR, I was not offered IVF. After consulting with others, I am convinced that they did not want me to "taint" their numbers as they were starting their practice. Some of their nurses and staff were quite nice, while others were rude and completely insensitive. I could not recommend this practice to a friend or loved one.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Some of the nurses were quite nice, others were rude and completely insensitive.
Describe your experience with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
You may find people who will rave about this practice. However, in my opinion, their move to the private world (from academic) was not a positive one. With DOR, I was not offered IVF. After consulting with others, I am convinced that they did not want me to "taint" their numbers as they were starting their practice. Some of their nurses and staff were quite nice, while others were rude and completely insensitive. I could not recommend this practice to a friend or loved one.
Dr Casson and the team at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine were all wonderful. from the ease of making appointments, to the friendliness of the entire staff, it made our difficult journey a bit easier. We worked with Dr. Casson for over a year and went through many different protocols and procedures to achieve our goal.
Dr Casson and the team at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine were all wonderful. from the ease of making appointments, to the friendliness of the entire staff, it made our difficult journey a bit easier. We worked with Dr. Casson for over a year and went through many different protocols and procedures to achieve our goal.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Casson at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr Casson and the team at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine were all wonderful. from the ease of making appointments, to the friendliness of the entire staff, it made our difficult journey a bit easier. We worked with Dr. Casson for over a year and went through many different protocols and procedures to achieve our goal. We are currently pregnant with twins and owe so much credit to the encouragement and hope from Dr Casson.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
Monique and Nicole
What specific things went wrong at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Failed to call with results
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (US Fertility Network clinic).
They did not call every day with an embryo update like they said they would.