Sara Vaughn

Dr. Vaughn was our assigned doctor when we started our IVF journey back in Oct/Nov 2021. Right from our very first visit she was very informational, friendly and empathetic. She got our requirements during our first meeting, which was immediate pregnancy. She was very attentive to our needs during every visit and gave us excellent care. We have a healthy, 2 week old, newborn now and it is all because of Dr. Vaughn's care, expertise and dexterity with embryo transfer earlier in 2022. Dr. Sara Vaughn is one of the best in the IVF field in Southbay.

She is knowledgeable and thorough. Please trust in the process and Dr. Vaughn will deliver. :)

Dr. Vaughn was always educating us about the IVF procedure, also suggested us to go through another extraction cycle but when we insisted that we would like to get pregnant asap and think about next cycle in the future, she obliged with utmost care and empathy. She was always there to help us in every which way possible through the long IVF process.

The whole process (extraction+eSET+medication) might have taken around 28,000$

Dr. Vaughn is a strong advocate of e-SET. She has educated us about the several advantages of e-SET compared to the complications that might arise from Multiple Embryo Transfers.

Dr. Vaughn was everything I would hope from a fertility doctor. She took time to get to know myself & my husband. She understood I needed to have a plan a,b,&c. Her team was quick to answer my questions & I never felt like I was as bothering her. I never felt rushed during our appointments & on the off times I was seen by the on call doctor she was always hands on & would check in. I never felt alone which to me is the most important.

Never be afraid to ask questions & advocate for yourself

This would be a novel if I went through all my cycles. Long story short, Dr. Vaughn & I used each cycle as a learning opportunity to see what my body responded to & what didn’t work. What I appreciated is that each cycle was it’s own no cookie cutter cycle each was based on where my body was at at that time & would try something new like adding supplements to help. Dr Vaughn helped me through each round every step of the way.

I am lucky to have coverage through work. Dr.Vaughn understood my coverage & helped me use it to the best of my ability

For both transfers of my day 3 embryos we transferred 2 the first time & 3 the second time. Due to the fact I had bad egg quality the chances of even one taking were low enough it was worth transferring more than one. Dr. Vaughn & I talked a lot about this before making the decision & in the end she would share what she suggests but it was always my decision

After my (very short) intake appointment, Dr. Vaughn proceeded to have us go through all the labs to get started with treatment and required me to see a hematologist. I’m in my 30’s and have never had a bleeding disorder. This requirement to see a hematologist made no sense, but I went because we wanted to get moving with IVF. The hematologist laughed when I saw him and said he had no idea why Dr. Vaughn was wasting my time with the appointment. After getting cleared by the hematologist and having done all the labs, we thought we were moving forward. So I was shocked to get a call from a patient rep (not even Dr. Vaughn herself) stating she wasn’t going to move forward working with us. Basically she doesn’t want to work with couples of our religion. She clearly knew that she felt that way from the start. There was no effort made to assist us in the next steps. The day after that call from the patient rep, I saw a call come in from the Spring Clinic. I wasn’t able to answer as I was with my own patients, but assumed a message would be left. No message was left, but I continued to be called over and over between 4:07pm and 5:56pm. At that point I felt like I was being harassed. Turns out it was Dr. Vaughn calling over and over. The lack of professionalism in calling someone that many times in a row is appalling. Any provider with an ounce of common sense would leave a message and wait for a return call. I never did get to speak to her. I ended up spending with the founder of the clinic, Dr. Tran. I didn’t feel I got very far with him; he noted it would be hard for us to move to another doctor within the clinic because Dr. Vaughn is the medical director so she is over the other doctors at the clinic. So basically it wasn’t worth it to even see a different doctor at Spring because our case had already been tarnished by her opinion of us. He agreed we would be refunded for what we had paid for. I ended up working with the VP of Operations to get a refund. She had the nerve to send us a document saying we had to sign an agreement that included a confidentiality clause which would prohibit us from discussing our experience with anyone, including other doctors. We refused. If they want us to sign a confidentiality agreement it’s because they know she did something wrong and they don’t want anyone to know. We did end up getting a refund after a lot of back and forth. Shame on them for making it so stressful after what we had already gone through! We have since started treatment at another fertility clinic. My initial consult at the new clinic was very thorough and we were treated with respect. Now that I realize the level of care and respect I should have received by Dr. Vaughn, but clearly didn’t, I feel that she is a disgrace to the medical community.

Go anywhere else! This woman has zero respect for a patient’s individuality. She will only help those who fit her mold of what a patient should be. She has no remorse for wasting our time and money.

Brief one-time consult followed by an ultrasound. Blood work for me and my partner. Semen analysis and Natera screening. That’s it - she never met with us again.

$450 consult $250 semen analysis $200 Natera for each parent $ misc for lab work

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We honestly couldn't have imagined a better experience. Dr. Vaughn is thoughtful, compassionate, professional, and always patiently and meticulously answered all of our questions. She was thoroughly prepared from the start, with slides to walk us through what to expect, presented it in an optimistic manner that was balanced by an honest appraisal, very data-driven but in a way even those without medical background can understand, and never missed the human element, even with the challenge of a virtual consultation amidst the first major wave of COVID-19. Added together this was very reassuring to us as the IVF journey can seem quite intimidating. Dr. Vaughn also planned the treatment according to our needs. At our first appointment, we told her if possible we'd like to plan having more than one child in the future. Based on the first egg retrieval results, she suggested a second one for a more comfortable margin of success given our family planning. Although we had been trying for more than a year and I wanted to be pregnant as soon as possible, we felt comfortable with her advice because she explained in detail the multitude of reasons why this was the smarter choice. After following her plan, we now should have enough healthy embryos.

Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Dr. Vaughn is very patient and she explains everything very clearly. It certainly helps ease a lot of potential anxiety. I remember after my first transfer failed, I asked Dr. Vaughn if we should implant multiple embryos instead of one to increase the chance of success. She told me that not only it will increase the risk of multiple births, it is also possible I’ll lose multiple healthy embryos if my body isn’t well-prepared. My second transfer was successful. Hang in there and don't give up.

We were very lucky to have our treatments covered by insurance.

We came to Dr. Vaughn after a discouraging attempt with a different doctor another practice a year earlier. Immediately, the difference in her approach was clear. Our first appointment revolved around setting up a plan for treatment. She came in with an immense knowledge of my entire health history, better than even I knew it. A clear plan of action was developed, taking our input as needed. We left the initial appointment feeling confident, with the right level of cautious optimism and understanding of the chances and risks. It was relieving to know that we were (finally) in good hands. One thing I really think sets Dr. Vaughn apart is her ability to clearly convey medical information. Throughout my treatment, I had lots of questions, and she would always answer every one with the perfect level of detail. It never felt condescending or rushed, and I would joke with my friends that I was getting a mini-fertility lesson each time I saw her. My treatment involved lots of monitoring through ultrasounds, which when I've had them at other locations were incredibly awkward/uncomfortable. While still not a 'fun' experience, Dr. Vaughn recognized I was nervous and would talk throughout the procedure with me and calm me down by explaining what we were looking at and what we were looking for. As an engineer and scientist, the learning and conversation was something that helped me persevere on and reach the goal of having a baby. Dr. Vaughn always had excellent bed side manner. She would always smile when she came into the room and take the time to ask how I was doing. Struggling with infertility can be emotionally hard sometimes, but whenever I had an appointment with her I felt strengthened and encouraged, not by false promises but by a confidence that there was a plan and she would be there with me to go through it. I really wish all my doctors could be as good as Dr. Vaughn. My husband and I agree that she is by far the best doctor either of us have ever had and that she was so much more than we could have asked for. Our baby boy is due in 5 more weeks, and I really do believe we owe it all to Dr. Vaughn.

Don't wait. I lost a year of time after going to a different doctor and getting scared off by fertility treatments. Dr. Vaughn is a great doctor and I wish I had started seeing her sooner.

*Understanding of source of infertility (anovultion due to PCOS) through blood test, MRI, ultrasounds, saline sonogram, analysis of husband's sperm *5 rounds of letrozole to induce ovulation. She got the right dose on the first time - Two IUIs - Three natural approaches (the shots/number of appointments stressed me out due to a busy time at my work, so she explained the risks and modified my plan for a few cycles.) Result: baby boy.

I had a wonderful patient experience. Dr Vaughn was very thorough in all of her interactions and communication. She clearly outlined all options. She treated my husband and I was kindness and compassion.

There is so much information when it comes to infertility. Dr Vaughn will answer all of your questions and go over all options that you are interested in exploring. She is an excellent doctor.

Treatments used were medications and IVF. I am considered advanced age snd have experienced one loss prior to beginning treatment with Dr Vaughn. Dr Vaughn knew that time was of the essence and we wanted the best outcome.

We were very lucky and fortunate to have Progyny Insurance which covered the majority of our costs

The doctors approach was single embryo transfer. I was in full agreement as the goal was one healthy pregnancy.

Couldn’t explain or get an answer for success rate from success calculator. I asked for how many live births from people who thawed their eggs, doctor got defensive. When I asked for SF lab, it was discouraged. Didn’t feel comfortable to ask questions, came back more confused than before. She kept saying that I don’t have a crystal ball to tell you everything. When I mentioned about if I should start now vs next year for insurance purposes, she was like you have to start immediately and then when I asked more questions, I was told that I am not confident or ready and can’t start process immediately - instead of my questions being answered. I left crying after my first appointment.

Sara is very skillful, knowledgeable, professional, efficient, as well as kind. I think she's someone I can fully trust. Once I started my treatment with her, everything happened very smoothly and I'm now 3-month pregnant! I couldn't imagine this at all half a year ago. I did hysteroscopy with her, and then egg retrieval once and embryo transfer once, and then got pregnant! Every step went amazingly well and she always explains things clearly and sets my expectations correctly. Her team is also very well-organized and always treats me with respect, warmth, and optimism. I genuinely appreciate her help. It means a lot to me and my family.

I believe you won't regret choosing Sara.

Dr. Sara kept us in loop about everything and had a very honest evaluation of our situation. She was very diligent with all our testing requirements and covered every single aspect of our genetic testing fir example. In fact the thorough testing ordered by her was a breeze for our gynae.

You are in best hands!

I don’t remember the protocol honestly

Once or twice it felt as though maybe she was rushed but it was understandable as it was just a monitoring visit and I did not have any questions. However, I felt like she truly understood the physical and mental toll the treatments and overall situation had on me.

My advice would not be about her specifically because she was great, but I would let the prospective patient know to ask about medication that could potentially increase the number of eggs for a retrieval. I only learned about this right before our last round of retrieval following Dr. Vaughn getting input from other doctors at my case review. If I would have known this "everything and the kitchen sink" medication was available, we would have done it the first or second time around.

I have no real downsides to explain or review for Dr. Vaughn. She was an angel who was understanding but also top notch in technical proficiency! Best of both worlds. Didn't set too high of expectations but also was optimistic enough to keep head up throughout the process.

Ask questions, and don't be afraid to repeat the questions. She'll always have a good answer!

Mid-luteul egg freezing protocol. I was given the choice to do mid-luteul or another protocol that would additionally use birth control pills to help with timing, but mid-luteul fit my schedule better so that's what I went with.

$8950 for the total cost of egg retrieval. I am on a payment plan that splits this cost up with monthly payments of under $300 over 3 years. Medication was a one-time payment of a complete package of $3900. First consultation fee of $450 which includes doctor consultation, initial transvaginal ultrasound, and initial bloodwork.

I had an excellent experience with Dr Vaughn during my two cycles of egg freezing at Spring Fertility. She was warm and always put me at ease when I had any concerns. She was very specific in her thoughts and suggestions on my treatment, which made me feel well cared for. I definitely felt that my treatment was tailored for me. She was knowledgable, trustworthy, patient, and excellent at explaining exactly how everything worked. After my first cycle, I considered waiting a year for another cycle, but Dr. Vaughn was honest with me about her recommendations on waiting too long. After the retrieval, she was excellent with following up with me and checking that everything went well and that I was feeling ok physically. In the end, I had 2 cycles (1 month apart), everything went excellently. I was able to save 64 eggs (an astounding number), and feel good about my prospect for having multiple children in the future. I loved Dr. Vaughn, and highly recommend her!! Due to covid, I was often not in the same location so I did not see her as often as I would have liked, but at no fault of hers.

Starting the process might feel daunting, but if you know you want kids in the future, stop putting it off and just make an appointment. Prior to the consultation, I had no idea how anything worked, but Dr. Vaughn was able to easily educate me on the whole process. I'm so glad I did it when I did and didn't waste more years putting it off.

After the initial consultation, I was told that I had an outstanding number of follicles and was in the 99th percentile of women my age. It was also suggested to me that I might not need as much medication as most patients and so I forewent the medication package. I bought all my meds through Alto, and it ended up costing me about 2K less than the package, so I was thankful for the recommendation. I started with 2 weeks of pills, and then followed by a few days before about 10 days of injections. Everything was monitored closely with frequent blood draws and dosing was decided very carefully and adjusted as necessary. I also did not want to purchase more than I needed since the meds were quite pricey. In the end, I feel that the nurses and Dr. Vaughn did an excellent job of predicting exactly what I needed. Alto was also excellent and I could order something and have it delivered the same day. I also accidentally thought I could use my trigger med from the previous cycle and so I did not order it in time and Spring was able to help me out with that so I wouldn't miss my retrieval. I thought that was super accommodating, given that it was my mistake!

Initial consultation with Dr Vaughn - $450 Then each cycle consisted of the following payments: Treatment - $8,750 (I am able to finance one cycle with monthly payments of $244, no extra interested is added) Medication from Alto - estimated $2400 (this will differ from person to person) Then finally, I pay $650 annually for egg storage. This will be the same amount no matter how many cycles.

Dr. Vaughn gave me extremely clear information on what I could expect (and what factors would be impossible to predict). I did a lot of my own research and sought to understand every aspect of the procedures I went through - Dr. Vaughn was patient with questions and clear in her answers.

If you are looking for a warm, intelligent, and experienced provider, you could not do better than Dr. Vaughn. There is a decent chance you will end up seeing at least a few other doctors in the practice due to the number of weekend apts you’ll have, and the good news is that everyone else I saw was fantastic as well. Spring clearly screens for warm personalities in addition to intelligence and fertility knowledge when hiring.

I don’t remember the details of my protocol

We did two retrievals and one frozen embryo transfer. Altogether a complete cycle (medicine + monitoring + retrieval + testing + freezing + frozen embryo transfer) cost about $30,000. Because we did the additional retrieval, our total was around $55,000. Our fertility insurance, Progyny, covered about $27,000 of that.

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Dr. Vaughn was so knowledgeable and shared her knowledge so freely that I felt a sense of trust in her from the get-go. She always greeted me warmly, explained each step of treatment thoroughly, and provided thoughtful answers to my many questions. Although I know I was far from her only patient, it felt like she remembered me well at each appointment and was able to comment on the specifics of my treatment. Dr. Vaughn was very friendly and I looked forward to seeing her at each appointment. She and the team made the experience as smooth and painless as it could have possibly been.

If you are wondering something about your treatment, ask! Dr. Vaughn is so willing to explain each step in accessible language and you will feel more comfortable the more informed you are.

I believe it was an antagonist protocol. I was on Menopur, Gonal-F and Cetrotide before my retrieval, and the injection period lasted 12 or 13 days. Dr. Vaughn monitored me often and adjusted my dosage as necessary. Her excellent judgment led to a highly successful egg retrieval (21 eggs) which resulted in 11 5-day blasts, 7 of which were PGS normal.

The early morning appointments were very efficient and worked well for my schedule. I was usually seen immediately after arriving and was out the door in 15 minutes or less.

We were incredibly fortunate to have out entire cycle covered with Progyny.

Dr. Vaughn explained clearly at our consult that the goal was one healthy baby and the rationale for transferring one embryo at a time. It made lots of sense to us.

I had an exceptionally positive experience with Dr. Vaughn, and not just because we had an outcome that exceeded all expectations (frozen 27 eggs when I was fully prepared to be happy with 10). I appreciated how forthcoming she was with information, how she answered all my questions and never appeared rushed. I felt that she offered the perfect balance of honesty and warmth, and I could not imagine a better RE for this step in my journey.

You would be lucky to have her.

Birth control, then GonalF + Menopur (low dose for both... response was very strong), then Lupron + Novarel trigger. The whole cycle took ~12 days from the start of injectables to retrieval.

$8750 for egg freezing plus a few hundred for the initial consultations, plus medications. The bulk of the cost is going to be embryology and transfer, so I am bracing myself.

We have not gotten to embryo transfer yet, but my sense is that Dr. Vaughn would be cautious.

I chose Dr. Vaughn because of her experience with PCOS. It was clear from our first meeting that she knew what she was talking about and didn't just have experience but sincere expertise. I appreciated that fact that she had understanding of PCOS and was really willing to listen to my specific situation and journey. I had been working with more holistic care professionals up until meeting her and was looking for a second opinion mostly when I set my appointment. She was able to set me up with some more detailed procedures to make sure that all was working as needed and wasn't the cause of my fertility issues so far. While she ignored a lot of what I shared with her from my work with my Functional Medicine Fertility Specialist, she suggested that I have a saline sonogram and hysteroscopy which my FMD hadn't suggested. These procedures ultimately led to as close as we could get to real answers and a better larger picture understanding of how my system was functioning. I don't that this is necessarily a red flag or an issue it's just how she was trained and I appreciated her accepting and working in parallel to the holistic work I was doing without negating it or actively trying to contradict. The only other thing I would add for others trying to learn if Dr. Vaughn is a good fit is that one of the first things she looked at when I mentioned PCOS was my weight, I did not appreciate this and she eventually worked through that my weight was not the issue but as most main stream medicine professionals have a focus on weight as a first answer, especially with PCOS, Dr. Vaughn does seem to be right in line with that.

Be ready with questions, she will take the time to explain everything but knowing the questions to ask to get the answers and explanations you need is useful. If you are someone like me and wants all the information as deep as it will go then do your research ahead of time. If you are happy to let your doctors be your fully trusted guide I don't think you can go wrong with Dr. Vaughn either, though.

We did some testing so she could confirm my PCOS. The issue that seemed to present itself was that my endometrial lining was thin. I had an inkling this was the case as my periods were not full periods, they were very light (practically just spotting) and not fresh red blood. She first suggested a saline sonogram which she performed in order to make sure there were no blockages. She mentioned that sometimes the cervix can become blocked and simply performing the sonogram would clear that blockage in the most simplest of cases, otherwise it would give us more insight into my uterine lining and opening. After the sonogram, my flow did not improve by my cervical mucus did, I was seeing more fertile mucus than I had been seeing before so I saw this as an improvement. She also thought that there maybe there was something blocking the uterine opening and mentioned that the saline sonogram couldn't tell us much more then there was something there and suggested a hysteroscopy to get more information. My endometrial lining was still seeming thin but it was hard to tell based on the timing in my cycle. Dr. Vaughn sent me to a wonderful OB to do the hysteroscopy due to my insurance requirements. The hysteroscopy clarified that I had some polyp like tissue in my uterus as well as other fluffy tissue. Non of this was of a real concern but they cleaned up my uterus anyway. I believe this was a significant part of us being able to conceive naturally in the end.

Everything we did there was covered with our benefits. We were lucky in the respect. If I had done my hysteroscopy with Dr. Vaughn and not the OB/GYN I visited then it would have been upwards of $400.00 if I remember correctly.

In terms of strengths, I think Dr. Vaughn excels in professionalism, intelligence, kindness, warmth, empathy, and competence. I can't think of weakness for her. Like the people reading this review, I was well informed and well researched heading into this process and knew what would suit my personality type and the type of care I needed, and Dr. Vuaghn met my every expectation.

I hate to paint such a rosy picture without any constructive feedback, but I wouldn't give you any advice other than if you want a warm, caring, nurturing--and ultra-competent doctor to take care of you, call Dr. Vaughn now.

For our treatment, we of course first did all of the necessary testing and landed in the undiagnosed fertility category. Once treatment began, I started with Clomid, then triggered Ovidrel--having the IUI procedure two days later. The plan was to try that three times and then discuss other options if that didn't work. The first round was not successful but the second round was. Dr. Vaughns's rationale for using IUI as a first treatment was mostly my age (and I'm sure lots of other really logical concepts I don't remember). I remember she felt really confident about the treatment plan and so did we.

I don't think this is the cheapest option, but you pay for the exceptional service and extremely well-qualified doctors/staff.

Dr. Vaughn was a very clear communicator, which I appreciated. She shared the facts and studies she was using to make her decisions, and also sent me the papers after our appointments so I could read up on them myself. She also is very insightful into treatment for patients with diminished ovarian reserve, and modified my treatment plan throughout my cycles. With her modifications, I went from retrieving 3 and 2 eggs (cycles 1 and 2) to retrieving 15 and 15 eggs (cycles 3 and 4). I would highly recommend her to anyone undergoing IVF, especially those with diminished ovarian reserve.

If you don't understand something, ask lots of questions until you do! Dr. Vaughn is great at explaining complicated medical concepts, and is more than comfortable going into the weeds if you want details.

Since I had low follicle count, we did a min stim protocol for cycles 1 and 2 (and got 3 and 2 eggs). Dr. Vaughn suggested that I try removing my IUD after cycle 1 - she said that studies show that it shouldn't make a difference, but that some of her patients had seen better results after IUD removal. We also switched to a flare protocol (microdose lupron flare) with antagonist priming (testosterone and estrace) for cycles 3 and 4, and had much better results (15 and 16 eggs).

I was charged for medication through Alto (pharmacy), and Spring charged me for the appointments and blood work.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Vaughn from start to finish. I felt that she was genuinely invested in my comfort with each step of the process and in my overall success with egg retrieval. She was great about explaining each step the process and clearly communicating what comes next after each visit. She was friendly, relatable and positive. Most importantly, she made what once seemed an intimidating process completely attainable. I felt incredibly well cared for during my time with Dr. Vaughn.

I would advise anyone considering egg retrieval and freezing not to hesitate to reach out and learn more. I would encourage them to place their trust in Dr. Vaughn and her amazing team, as they are true professionals and lovely people.

My egg retrieval treatment included regular appointments for ultrasounds to monitor ovarian follicle growth and bloodwork to monitor hormone levels. I began with 10 days of birth control and then moved on to 12 total days of twice daily injections before my retrieval.

The cost of the egg retrieval procedure was $8,500 with the option for a payment plan and the medication ended up at around $4,000.

Dr. Vaughn cared deeply for me as a patient and for the success of my treatment. During my second egg freezing cycle I had two groups of eggs growing at different rates. Dr. Vaughn made the excellent call to let the first set go as she believed (and was correct) that the second group would produce more viable eggs to freeze. I believe this was a tricky dicision and she nailed it. Every visit I felt welcomed and relaxed in the office and in the presence of Dr. Vaugn and her nurses. The were always available for question and Dr. Vaughn talked to me at any time of day/night to answer concerns I had. The only thing I did not cover too much up front or perhaps the information did not stick with me were if there would be any adverse effects. Understanding that in more detail may have been good.

I have already recommended Dr. Vaughn to 3 of my friends who are also going through fertility concerns, she was a wonderful doctor and I will continue to recommend her to people!

She was very accurate with the amount of each medication to take every night, she adjusted my second protocol to go after a different group of eggs that grew more slowly, but this resulted in more eggs being retrieved!

It was ~$8k for Dr. Vaugnhn and i spent ~$3.5K on medications

From my very first appointment with Dr.Vaughn, I felt that I was in very capable hands. It was important for me to have a female doctor as i went through this journey. She has immaculate bedside manners, and professionalism. She also educated me along the way, so that I understood the fertility process much better than i had months prior. She was honest with me about my prospects, while at the same time encouraging optimism, striking a good balance for fertility-related care.

Ask questions, be realistic about your expectations, relax. You're in good hands.

Dr. Vaughn adjusted my treatments based on the results of my first cycle, which was not so satisfactory. She recommended a more aggressive treatment, informed me about the inconvenience involved (more injections), and this led to more successful cycles.

Dr. Vaughn is one of the best doctors I've ever had. Before finding her, I had met with half a dozen fertility doctors over the course of a year and half. During that time, these other doctors were unable to determine why I wasn't getting my period and/or wasn't ovulating. And all but one told me I had very little hope of conceiving and that I should immediately start IVF if I wanted any chance of having a baby. By contrast, Dr. Vaughn proposed running a limited number of tests to determine my egg count, hormone levels, etc. And upon looking at the results, Dr. Vaughn figured out that I likely had a borderline case of "lean" PCOS, and that using clomid and ovidrel would likely be successful. And because of my egg reserve and age, she saw no reason why we would need to move to IVF immediately unless I wanted to. I was so relieved I cried tears of joy. And Dr. Vaughn was absolutely right: we got pregnant on our very first cycle of clomid/ovidrel and I had a beautiful, healthy baby girl. After that, Dr. Vaughn kept in touch and helped me make some critical decisions when I needed to seek fertility treatment again but no longer had insurance coverage that enabled me to be treated by her. And even before that, Dr. Vaughn was very understanding and sensitive to what tests and treatment were covered by insurance so that I would not end up with huge out of pocket expenses if at all possible--I've yet to see a doctor before or since who was so proactive and conscientious about costs when I expressed concern. She also worked hard to make sure she was available for all of my appointments - including ultrasounds - so that I wasn't simply scheduled with whoever was in the office at the time. In short, Dr. Vaughn is exceedingly smart, kind, thoughtful, and attuned to her patients' wants and needs. I could not endorse her more strongly.

If you have any doubt, just meet with Dr. Vaughn to see what you think. I'm confident her smarts and kindness will persuade you that she is a fantastic and caring doctor.

I used a low dose of clomid and ovidrel. So far as I understand it and can recall, the rationale was that I ovulate irregularly, which makes it very hard to use timed-intercourse effectively through natural means. We started with a low dose of clomid to see if that would be sufficient to grow a follicle and stimulate ovulation - and it was. I then used the ovidrel to trigger ovulation and had timed intercourse. It all worked perfectly.

I did not have to pay for any of the diagnostic tests or appointments. But due to my insurance, I did have to pay for treatment.

I liked her Wholistic care, empathetic, responsive, on time always, knowledgeable and very helpful. Best communication style and bedside manner. She designed the treatment protocol was designed based on my inputs and individualized for my case with out being aggressive or conservative. Best among all the doctors I have visited till now with respect to caring for patients. Helping Team - Nurse and patient coordinator were always there to help with needful any time.

Trust the doctor and feel free to discuss your inputs. she really listens to you. you are in good hands!

I had three treatment cycles with Dr Vaughn this summer, and my experience has been nothing but great from the initial consultant to the final procedure/surgery. During the initial consultant session, she was very patient in understanding my goal and explaining everything in an easy-to-understand. Each appointment with Dr. Vaughn is warm and personable, I trusted her every step of of the process. I highly recommend.

Don't hesitate to contact Dr. Vaughn.

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Doctor Sara Vaughn is very nice and friendly. She treats you like a friend in very warm manner. At times you will feel low and she will motivate you to keep faith. All her decisions will be based on your blood tests and ultrasound and you will be explained well so that you understand what to expect. I will highly recommend doctor Sara Vaughn to all the ladies out there who have been struggling to conceive. Doctor Sara is great doctor, she understands your pain and she is very supportive. There was time when i was quite susceptible about everything but it is her words which made me keep going.

Be positive and never loose your faith and confidence. At times you may feel sad and unhappy but one day everything will work for you. Never hesitate to discuss any of your insecurities or issues with doctor because every single details matter. Have faith and give time to entire process.

Doctor Sara Vaughn starts with a plan and optimize it according to individual results to the process. For example in my case doctor decided to start with IUI because it looks to be apt process for me but in middle my body didn't responded well to the decided plan and so with mutual discussion we decided to go for IVF without any further delay which saved my time and energy. She will make her decisions based on blood work and ultrasound. She follows all the guidelines and protocols stated by state of California and their clinic.

Spring fertility only allows single embryo transfer.