Peter Schlegel

Rated 10
Strongly recommend: 100%10
100% strongly recommend
3 reviews
Humanity
9.2
9.2
Humanity

Ratings of 1 mean patients felt this doctor treated them as "a number."

Ratings of 10 mean patients felt this doctor treated them as "a human."

Communication
9.2
9.2
Communication

Ratings of 1 mean poor communication.

Ratings of 10 mean excellent communication.

Frequency Seen
6.8
6.8
Frequency Seen

Ratings of 1 mean patients only saw this doctor once or twice during treatment.

Ratings of 10 mean patients saw this doctor at every appointment.

Responsiveness
6.6
OK
Responsiveness

Scale is "poor, ok, good, excellent" and measures how responsive a care team was when patients needed to speak to them.

Education

Medical School
U of Massachussets
Residency
Johns Hopkins
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins

How Doctor Communicates

doctor, nurse available by email
nurse available by directline
nurse available by directline
not available by personal cell phone
not available by personal cell phone

3 patient reviews

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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2015 - 2016, Unsuccessful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 31 - 32
1 IVF
Male Factor
European
Income $100K - $199K
Doctor
1st of 2 Docs
1 IVF With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Unsuccessful
Dr. Schlegel is a highly regarded male factor infertility specialist who pioneered micro-TESE...Dr. Schlegel and his staff are incredibly compassionate and very responsive. Kathleen (nurse) and Jewn (admin) are easily accessible by phone and email. Dr. Schlegel himself always treated us and our grim situation with utmost respect. He was very honest and realistic.
Dr. Schlegel [a male factor infertility specialist at Cornell] and his staff are incredibly compassionate and very responsive. Kathleen (nurse) and Jewn (admin) are easily accessible by phone and email. Dr. Schlegel himself always treated us and our grim situation with utmost respect. He was very honest and realistic. Dr. Schlegel and his staff are incredibly compassionate and very responsive. Kathleen (nurse) and Jewn (admin) are easily accessible by phone and email. Dr. Schlegel himself always treated us and our grim situation with utmost respect. He was very honest and realistic...This was our first IVF experience, so we didn't know what to expect and got wrapped up quickly in the chaos of a busy, academic clinic setting. Despite a sterile environment, the staff and Dr. Schlegel were very warm.
How was your experience with Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Schlegel is a highly regarded male factor infertility specialist who pioneered micro-TESE. I felt he was incredibly knowledgeable and humble despite having patients who travel to see him worldwide.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Schlegel's opinions regarding male factor infertility and co-management with IVF will cost a pretty penny, but it is worth it considering he is one of the few experts in the field. I felt he genuinely cared for us and our situation and only would only do what was medically necessary (not out to take our money).
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr. Schlegel and his staff are incredibly compassionate and very responsive. Kathleen (nurse) and Jewn (admin) are easily accessible by phone and email. Dr. Schlegel himself always treated us and our grim situation with utmost respect. He was very honest and realistic.
Describe the protocols Peter Schlegel used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Dr. Schlegel can schedule a phone consultation and review records/labs regarding male factor infertility regardless of continuing treatment with him. We were traveling for our treatment and first met him for a pre-op examination and final consultation. Dr. Schlegel was to perform a micro-TESE timed with an antagonist protocol IVF cycle with WCMC. Our TESE was actually cancelled because they found sperm on our operative day. Dr. Schlegel's office was probably more informative about the timing of the egg retrieval than the IVF staff. We have continued to stay in touch with him for additional consults after failed cycles and may see him again in the future should we decide to pursue TESE/IVF.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College. (Assigned nurse: Kathleen)
Kathleen is always very respectful and approachable. Easy to contact by email and phone. Very understanding of our delicate situation.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
This was our first IVF experience, so we didn't know what to expect and got wrapped up quickly in the chaos of a busy, academic clinic setting. Despite a sterile environment, the staff and Dr. Schlegel were very warm.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College.
$14K upfront for TESE with a standby physician fee of $1-2K(?) if TESE was not performed. Paid a facility/anesthesiologist fee, which was refunded as we did not have the procedure.
NPS
10
Doctor
Peter Schlegel
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
1 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
Weill Cornell Medical College
Upper East Side, Main Office
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
4 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
Verified
Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2016 - 2018, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 32 - 34
1 IVF
Male Factor
European
Income $200K - $499K
Investment Banker
3rd of 4 Docs
1 IVF With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Vericocele repair via surgery [by Dr. Peter Schlegel] at first. Followed by Clomid for 2-3 months prior to egg retrieval...Dr Schlegel properly diagnosed my male inftertility, and took surgical steps to improve the situation. We thought that getting an appointment with him would be nearly impossible given his repuation, however we were able to schedule our first appointment within a matter of weeks. He never rushed our meetings and would answer all questions
$10,000+/- for Vericocele repair surgery [at Weill Cornell Medical College]...Our initial assumption was the Weill Cornell would be a huge factory that would not view us as individuals. That could not have been further from the truth. They were always responsive and willing to accomodate our schedule...[nurses were] Extremely responsive, particularly since my wife and I do not live in NYC. They were always willing to work with our travel schedule to accomodate our needs.
How was your experience with Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr Schelegel was excellent at recognizing an issue that other doctors had previously not seen. He presented a surgical procedure that while not completely eliminating the infertility issue, did allow for increased sperm production that allowed for a successful ICSI IVF
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dont hesitate to call - he is available and responsive.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dr Schlegel properly diagnosed my male inftertility, and took surgical steps to improve the situation. We thought that getting an appointment with him would be nearly impossible given his repuation, however we were able to schedule our first appointment within a matter of weeks. He never rushed our meetings and would answer all questions
Describe the protocols Peter Schlegel used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Vericocele repair via surgery at first. Followed by Clomid for 2-3 months prior to egg retrieval. Stand by TESE, which was ultimately not needed.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Extremely responsive, particularly since my wife and I do not live in NYC. They were always willing to work with our travel schedule to accomodate our needs.
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Our initial assumption was the Weill Cornell would be a huge factory that would not view us as individuals. That could not have been further from the truth. They were always responsive and willing to accomodate our schedule.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College.
$10,000+/- for Vericocele repair surgery. Stand by TESE fee of $1,500. Then office visit costs.
Describe Peter Schlegel's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Weill Cornell Medical College.
N/A
NPS
10
Doctor
Peter Schlegel
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
Weill Cornell Medical College
Upper East Side, Main Office
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
2018 - 2019, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
7
Age 30 - 31
1 Fertility Medications
Male Factor
European
Latinx
Income $100K - $199K
Sales Representative
Only Doc Seen
IVF With Other Docs
Egg Freezing With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Neutral
Successful
Schlegel is the Klinefelter Syndrome doctor guru. He was very thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. He was also very positive which we felt was important to go be during a procedure with so many uncertainties...[he] was nice enough to try a new anestesia medication with me which allowed me to have semi painless recovery and recover quicker.
[Weill Cornell MC] Nurses were thorough...$15,000 cash micro TESE...[he] barely takes any insurances which meant this procedure was extremely expensive. Schlegel should consider being more attainable to his patients, especially for micro TESE for xxy patients where infertility is at a very high rate
How was your experience with Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
I visited Dr. Schlegel for a MICRO TESE procedure as my wife jointly did ICSI IVF. Schlegel has found the right method for men with XXY to potentially have their own children. The surgery went well and Schlegel was very thorough
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Dont be afraid to ask questions.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Schlegel is the Klinefelter Syndrome doctor guru. He was very thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. He was also very positive which we felt was important to go be during a procedure with so many uncertainties.
Describe the protocols Peter Schlegel used in your cycles at Weill Cornell Medical College and their degree of success.
Micro TESE. Schlegel was nice enough to try a new anestesia medication with me which allowed me to have semi painless recovery and recover quicker.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Nurses were thorough
Describe your experience with Weill Cornell Medical College.
Schlegel barely takes any insurances which meant this procedure was extremely expensive. Schlegel should consider being more attainable to his patients, especially for micro TESE for xxy patients where infertility is at a very high rate
Describe the costs associated with your care under Peter Schlegel at Weill Cornell Medical College.
$15,000 cash micro TESE
NPS
10
Doctor
Peter Schlegel
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
4 of 5
NPS
7
Clinic
Weill Cornell Medical College
Upper East Side, Main Office
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
1 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5

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