Rated 9.8
Strongly recommend: 96%Neutral: 4%9.8
96% strongly recommend
31 reviews
Humanity
9.8
9.8
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
9.8
9.8
Communication

Ratings of 1 mean poor communication.

Ratings of 10 mean excellent communication.

Frequency Seen
7.8
7.8
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
7.4
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 Cincinnati
Residency
Harvard
Fellowship
Harvard

How Doctor Communicates

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doctor available by personal cell phone
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Rachel Ashby works in 2 offices at

Brigham & Women's Hospital
Rated 8.8
Strongly recommend: 80%Neutral: 11%Don't recommend: 8%8.8

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Boston
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Chestnut Hill
200 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

31 patient reviews

2017, Unknown Success
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 33
1 Fertility Medications
Unexplained
European
Income $100K - $199K
Teacher
Only Doc Seen
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Success w/ Doc Not sure
Dr. Ashby is very kind and compassionate but also doesn't hold back all of the facts and hard truths of the situation. Her honesty and candor are what made me feel she was the perfect fit for us. I couldn't anything but amazing things about her.... Be open and honest with your wants, needs and struggles. She's there to help!
Amazing group of people [at Brigham & Women's Hospital]! Always smiling and very friendly.... Dr. Ashby is very kind and compassionate but also doesn't hold back all of the facts and hard truths of the situation. Her honesty and candor are what made me feel she was the perfect fit for us. I couldn't anything but amazing things about her.
How was your experience with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
She's amazing! She gave us hope and made us feel at ease with our course of treatment. She's very compassionate but tells the facts and hard truths as well. I appreciate that, I want to know everything good or bad. Wouldn't want to do this with any other doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Be open and honest with your wants, needs and struggles. She's there to help!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Dr. Ashby is very kind and compassionate but also doesn't hold back all of the facts and hard truths of the situation. Her honesty and candor are what made me feel she was the perfect fit for us. I couldn't anything but amazing things about her.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
Amazing group of people! Always smiling and very friendly
10
Doctor
Rachel Ashby
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
3 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
10
Clinic
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Newton
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
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2016, Unsuccessful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 44
1 IVF
Unexplained
Income $0 - $49K
Teacher
Only Doc Seen
IUI With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Unsuccessful
She [Dr Rachel Ashby] advocated to get my IVF covered at age 43 as a single parent by choice after i had been declined by 2 REs....We did the most aggressive protocol of cetrotide/ menopur 300/ follistim 300. We got great results in # for my age. [Nursing staff at Brigham & Womens was] super warm, on the ball, compassionate with understanding my situation....I think they are great, billing/ nursing/ blood techs/ check in
She [Dr Rachel Ashby] advocated to get my IVF covered at age 43 as a single parent by choice after i had been declined by 2 REs....We did the most aggressive protocol of cetrotide/ menopur 300/ follistim 300. We got great results in # for my age. [Nursing staff at Brigham & Womens was] super warm, on the ball, compassionate with understanding my situation....I think they are great, billing/ nursing/ blood techs/ check in
How was your experience with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
I felt respected and cared for.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
It is a fast moving process. Get your questions clear before an appointment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
She advocated to get my IVF covered at age 43 as a single parent by choice after i had been declined by 2 REs.
Describe the protocols Rachel Ashby used in your cycles at Brigham & Women's Hospital and their degree of success.
We did the most aggressive protocol of cetrotide/ menopur 300/ follistim 300. We got great results in # for my age.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Brigham & Women's Hospital. (Assigned nurse: Nanci)
Super warm, on the ball, compassionate with understanding my situation.
Describe your experience with Brigham & Women's Hospital.
I think they are great, billing/ nursing/ blood techs/ check in
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
efficient. they even worked with my unusual work hours (early morning yoga teacher)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
complete coverage less copays
10
Doctor
Rachel Ashby
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
3 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
10
Clinic
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
3 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
2015, Successful
NPS
9
NPS
9
Age 30
2 Fertility Medications
Anovulation
PCOS
Unexplained
European
Income $200K - $499K
Only Doc Seen
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
She [Dr Ashby] is not super warm and cuddly, but also she is not cold. She is realistic and hopeful and it is obvious that she cares....I needed someone who was upfront and more aggressive with treatments. Dr. Ashby was this, as well as checking in with how we were doing.
B&W [Brigham and Women's Fertility] is a big place and it's run like a machine. Sometimes I felt like I was more of a number in the grand scheme of things than a patient....I was not as impressed with the nursing staff. My calls were not always returned and for my first monitoring ultrasound, there were no orders in the computer. I felt rushed on the phone sometimes.
How was your experience with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Dr. Ashby is very knowledgable and professional. She is very upfront with her thoughts and what she thinks may be going on.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
She is not super warm and cuddly, but also she is not cold. She is realistic and hopeful and it is obvious that she cares.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
I needed someone who was upfront and more aggressive with treatments. Dr. Ashby was this, as well as checking in with how we were doing.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Brigham & Women's Hospital. (Assigned nurse: Tricia Kennedy)
I was not as impressed with the nursing staff. My calls were not always returned and for my first monitoring ultrasound, there were no orders in the computer. I felt rushed on the phone sometimes.
What specific things went wrong at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
  • Failed to order appropriate test
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
B&W is a big place and it's run like a machine. Sometimes I felt like I was more of a number in the grand scheme of things than a patient.
9
Doctor
Rachel Ashby
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
9
Clinic
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
3 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
2012 - 2015, Successful
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 32 - 35
1 IVF
European
Income $100K - $199K
2nd of 2 Docs
2 IVF With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Dr Ashby called me personally with results of tests, she called me when she was on vacation after I emailed her with a question before our transfer. She took the time to talk with us about our lives and not just our medical information. You will love her and she will take care of you.
[My nurse at Brigham is] very knowledgeable, responds over email and is compassionate. Dr Ashby called me personally with results of tests, she called me when she was on vacation after I emailed her with a question before our transfer. She took the time to talk with us about our lives and not just our medical information.
How was your experience with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
She is caring, compassionate, knowledgable, and explains everything in a way that we can understand and feel a part of the process. She always emailed me back and never made me feel like I shouldn't be asking a question.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
You will love her and she will take care of you
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Dr ashby called me personally with results of tests, she called me when she was on vacation after I emailed her with a question before our transfer. She took the time to talk with us about our lives and not just our medical information. I felt like she cares about us as a family and not just as fertility patients
Describe your experience with your nurse at Brigham & Women's Hospital. (Assigned nurse: Susan fischer)
She's very knowledgeable, responds over email and is compassionate
10
Doctor
Rachel Ashby
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Frequency Seen
4 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
10
Clinic
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
4 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
Successful
NPS
10
NPS
9
2 Fertility Medications
Unexplained
European
Marketer or PR
1st of 2 Docs
7 Fertility Medications With Other Docs
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Successful
Dr. Ashby shared her own experiences with infertility, which humanized the entire process. Dr. Ashby sees a lot of patients, and she did not remember me when I started my second round of treatments, two years after starting the first.
Dr. Ashby shared her own experiences with infertility, which humanized the entire process. Dr. Ashby sees a lot of patients, and she did not remember me when I started my second round of treatments, two years after starting the first.
How was your experience with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Dr. Ashby sees a lot of patients, and she did not remember me when I started my second round of treatments, two years after starting the first. (This could also be due to the fact that my second round occurred while she had just returned from her own maternity leave. Mommy brain is real!) while I don't fault her memory, I wish that I were more memorable.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Patience for the process. Ask lots of questions. Follow instructions!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Dr. Ashby shared her own experiences with infertility, which humanized the entire process
10
Doctor
Rachel Ashby
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
9
Clinic
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
3 of 5
Billing Department
4 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
2017 - 2018, Unknown Success
NPS
10
NPS
10
Age 45 - 46
2 IVF
Poor Egg Quality
Unexplained
European
Income $100K - $199K
Engineer
Only Doc Seen
Strongly Recommends
Strongly Recommends
Success w/ Doc Too early to know
Dr Ashby has a unique ability among doctors. To clearly explain to patients the medicine and science side of the care while also showing empathy and a very personable and easy to talk to demeanor. She treats her patients as people...After we met her we were both very impressed. She is very much on her A game every time we meet with her. She clearly explains the science, medicine and metrics of the care in a way that everyone can understand. She also is very personable. I'm impressed!...[protocol] it made sense and the reasoning behind it sound.
the nurses have been really good [at Brigham & Women's Hospital]...is a really amazing hospital and the clinic is amazing as well. The clinic benefits from the size of the Brigham and resources. The clinic is well run, appointments don't tend to run behind...Dr Ashby has a unique ability among doctors. To clearly explain to patients the medicine and science side of the care while also showing empathy and a very personable and easy to talk to demeanor. She treats her patients as people...After we met her we were both very impressed. She is very much on her A game every time we meet with her. She clearly explains the science, medicine and metrics of the care in a way that everyone can understand. She also is very personable. I'm impressed!...[protocol] it made sense and the reasoning behind it sound.
How was your experience with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
We seeked her out in part because friends of ours were patients. After we met her we were both very impressed. She is very much on her A game every time we meet with her. She clearly explains the science, medicine and metrics of the care in a way that everyone can understand. She also is very personable. I'm impressed!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Rachel Ashby at Brigham & Women's Hospital?
Dr Ashby has a unique ability among doctors. To clearly explain to patients the medicine and science side of the care while also showing empathy and a very personable and easy to talk to demeanor. She treats her patients as people.
Describe the protocols Rachel Ashby used in your cycles at Brigham & Women's Hospital and their degree of success.
I'm a guy I have a hard time keeping straight the specific strategy. I do at the time recall thinking that it made sense and the reasoning behind it sound.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
the nurses have been really good.
Describe your experience with Brigham & Women's Hospital.
the Brigham is a really amazing hospital and the clinic is amazing as well. The clinic benefits from the size of the Brigham and resources. The clinic is well run, appointments don't tend to run behind.
10
Doctor
Rachel Ashby
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
5 of 5
Trustworthiness
5 of 5
Compassion
5 of 5
Explained risks
5 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
10
Clinic
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
3 of 5
Nursing Staff
5 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
6 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5

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