Rated 3
Don't recommend: 100%3
0% strongly recommend
3 reviews
Humanity
8.6
8.6
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
7.7
7.7
Communication

Ratings of 1 mean poor communication.

Ratings of 10 mean excellent communication.

Frequency Seen
2.8
2.8
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
3.3
Poor
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 Maryland
Residency
Weill Cornell
Fellowship
Columbia

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Selma Amrane works in 1 office at

Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic)
Rated 8.4
Strongly recommend: 66%Neutral: 21%Don't recommend: 13%8.4

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Washington DC - K Street
2021 K Street NW, Suite 101 and 701
Washington, DC 20006

3 patient reviews

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This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2024, 10 Eggs Frozen
NPS
0
NPS
10
Age 37
1 Egg Freezing
Uterine Fibroids
Black or African-American
Income $100K - $199K
Consultant
Only Doc Seen
Doesn't Recommend
Strongly Recommends
Unsuccessful
Dr. Amrane is knowledgeable and communicative, but her treatment approach felt overly aggressive...I believe her aggressive protocol contributed to my poor outcome and put me at risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome...300 IU Gonal and 225 IU Menopur, was increased to 5 vials of Menopur and 300 IU Gonal in the final days
Shady Grove Fertility is a well-oiled machine. Monitoring appointments were efficient and timely; I rarely had to wait more than 10 minutes to be seen for lab work...would have preferred more direct communication with my doctor throughout the process. We didn't speak again until after the egg retrieval, during the debrief
How was your experience with Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Amrane is knowledgeable and communicative, but her treatment approach felt overly aggressive. Despite having normal fertility markers, she prescribed excessive medications, leading to high estradiol levels (over 6,000 ng/mL) and a suboptimal egg retrieval (17 eggs retrieved, 10 mature). A second opinion confirmed that her approach was not appropriate for my case. Instead, they recommended a "low and slow" protocol for someone like me. I believe her aggressive protocol contributed to my poor outcome and put me at risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
This physician may not be a good fit for women seeking egg freezing and/or have normal/favorable fertility markers. I believe Dr. Amrane perhaps excels most with people who are struggling to conceive.
Describe the protocols Selma Amrane used in your cycles at Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
The medication protocol, initially consisting of 300 IU Gonal and 225 IU Menopur, was increased to 5 vials of Menopur and 300 IU Gonal in the final days. While I tolerated the initial phase well, the increased dosage led to severe bloating and fatigue. Consequently, my estradiol levels spiked to 6,000 ng/mL, exceeding the recommended limit of 3,500 ng/mL and putting me at risk for ovarian hyperstimulation.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Chelsea)
The nurse and nursing team were very responsive to messages left in the patient portal and called in the afternoon after my monitoring appointments. My only complaint is that they felt very impersonal.
Describe your experience with Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
Shady Grove Fertility is a well-oiled machine. Monitoring appointments were efficient and timely; I rarely had to wait more than 10 minutes to be seen for lab work. Also, I felt confident with all the physicians on staff to perform my egg retrieval. My retrieval was performed by Dr. Hume, who seemed awesome! I was impressed with the clinic overall. While I appreciated the initial consultation, I would have preferred more direct communication with my doctor throughout the process. We didn't speak again until after the egg retrieval, during the debrief.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
My employer offers family building assistance through Progyny, so I was not billed for services directly. My total out of pocket expenses for egg freezing + medications were about $2,000 (for now - they are still processing claims).
NPS
0
Doctor
Selma Amrane
NPS
Humanity
5 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
1 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
3 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
1 of 5
NPS
10
Clinic
Shady Grove Fertility WMA (US Fertility Network clinic)
Washington DC - K Street
NPS
Operations
5 of 5
Scheduling
5 of 5
Billing Department
5 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
7 of 5
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Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2021 - 2022, Unknown Success
NPS
3
NPS
8
Age 39 - 40
4 IUI
1 IVF
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
European
Ashkenazi Jewish
Income $0 - $49K
Only Doc Seen
Donor Sperm
Doesn't Recommend
Neutral
Success w/ Doc Too early to know
Dr. Amrane did a pretty good job of explaining my specific situation and laying out possible treatments, etc. I only saw her in a couple of virtual visits (and in person once during the initial consultation, which was for egg freezing). She answered my questions and was understanding about what I was trying to accomplish. She wished me luck during the IUIs and was sympathetic when I didn't get pregnant. On the down side, she focused a lot on "what can go wrong" and it definitely gave me more stress instead of being reassured. I think she doesn't have enough experience in dealing with anxious patients.
Right now, my main complaint with the [Shady Grove Fertility] clinic is that it's very difficult to get a full picture/layout of how much different treatment scenarios will ultimately cost you. So I haven't been happy with the financial situation for my IVF, so far... Overall, the clinic is very organized, staff is very nice and professional. Yes, you will probably "feel like a number," but it's Shady Grove and it's a busy clinic... If you make peace with feeling like a number, it's not that bad... Most of the nursing staff was also very good.
How was your experience with Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Amrane did a pretty good job of explaining my specific situation and laying out possible treatments, etc. I only saw her in a couple of virtual visits (and in person once during the initial consultation, which was for egg freezing). She answered my questions and was understanding about what I was trying to accomplish. She wished me luck during the IUIs and was sympathetic when I didn't get pregnant. On the down side, she focused a lot on "what can go wrong" and it definitely gave me more stress instead of being reassured. I think she doesn't have enough experience in dealing with anxious patients.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Don't look for a super-warm bedside manner. Ask specific questions to get specific information.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
For my initial consultation, Dr. Amrane (and nurses) really stressed me out and it definitely felt like I was more of a number. I had a blood pressure spike and no one really reassured me about it - and it was only a consultation! I don't think there was enough explanation/caring about just how complex, time-sensitive and demanding the process really is... For my virtual meetings with Dr. Amrane, she was ok/relatively nice, but her demeanor was still sort of "stress-inducing."
Describe the protocols Selma Amrane used in your cycles at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
I did four IUIs; the first was a natural cycle, because I was hoping to avoid chemicals, etc. She was very willing to try different things (i.e., a natural cycle) and said it's worth a shot. When the first 2 IUIs were unsuccessful, she said I should consider moving on to IVF. She did note my lower ovarian reserve, and I think that was a big reason for her suggestion. I used clomid for one cycle (which didn't end up going all the way to an IUI, because I got sick), and letrozole for another cycle. I was switched to letrozole because I may have had visual side effects from clomid, so they wanted to be on the safe side. For the IVF, I had menopur and gonal-f, and ultimately cetrotide; also, Dr. Amrane had me do a final boost of those meds before the trigger shot. I wasn't told the rationale for that... but currently I'm waiting to see how many of my fertilized eggs turn to blastocysts. I had 3 eggs fertilize.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Beth Goode)
Beth Goode was awesome! One of the best health care providers I've ever had. She is always very organized, knowledgeable, calm, professional, understanding, takes LOTS of time to answer any questions I have... She was good at reassuring me when I worried about things and good at giving a very thorough perspective on everything. Most of the nursing staff was also very good.
Describe your experience with Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
Right now, my main complaint with the clinic is that it's very difficult to get a full picture/layout of how much different treatment scenarios will ultimately cost you. So I haven't been happy with the financial situation for my IVF, so far... Overall, the clinic is very organized, staff is very nice and professional. Yes, you will probably "feel like a number," but it's Shady Grove and it's a busy clinic... If you make peace with feeling like a number, it's not that bad. For a new patient, however, it is honestly an extremely stressful experience, because they don't seem to take into account the level of complexity and anxiety that the whole fertility situation creates. I was told during my consultation that my blood pressure was high enough that I could go to the ER - friggin' ridiculous! So, I understand that the nursing staff are primarily gynecologists, not cardiologists, etc, but hopefully new patients can take a lot of their comments and suggestions with a grain of salt, because outside of the fertility stuff, they don't necessarily know what they're talking about. Shady Grove is clearly *extremely* focused on avoiding any type of liability, so they warn you about every possible little thing, presumably so they don't get sued. So I just wouldn't listen to all the risks and everything like that that they tell you.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
I think IUI was approximately $1,500 a cycle. (I paid out of pocket at the time.) Ovidrel was $68. My IVF charges are still being processed, but... I was so far billed about $6,500 by Shady Grove (which includes about $3,600 for PGT testing). This does NOT include an embryo transfer - but allegedly does include the cost covered by insurance. I have also been charged, at this point, roughly $6,000 just for medications. But everything is still going through insurance, so I'm not sure how this will all shake out.
Describe Selma Amrane's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
Haven't gotten that far
What specific things went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
Like I said earlier, I really wasn't given a comprehensive overview of the financial picture for IVF treatment. I wasn't told that if I did PGT testing, I couldn't do a fresh embryo transfer, which would add like at least $6,000 to the treatment (I thought embryo transfers cost closer to $3,400). No one also told me how much IVF meds cost, like even a ballpark estimate. I realize I could have done more of my own research ahead of time, but the way the clinic downplayed the cost of the meds, etc, I just wasn't that focused on it. So that's the main thing I wasn't happy with.
NPS
3
Doctor
Selma Amrane
NPS
Humanity
3 of 5
Communication
3 of 5
Frequency Seen
1 of 5
Trustworthiness
4 of 5
Compassion
2 of 5
Explained risks
4 of 5
Adaptability
5 of 5
NPS
8
Clinic
Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)
Towson
NPS
Operations
4 of 5
Scheduling
4 of 5
Billing Department
3 of 5
Nursing Staff
4 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
5 of 5
Educational Resources
6 of 5
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Verified

This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.

2023, Unknown Success
NPS
6
NPS
1
Age 43
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Black or African-American
Income $50K - $99K
Operations
Only Doc Seen
Donor Eggs With Other Docs
Doesn't Recommend
Doesn't Recommend
Success w/ Doc Too early to know
At my initial consult she [Dr. Selma Amrane] told me that it sounded like I am a candidate for IVF but she wanted to verify that with a series of test just to confirm. I liked that she wanted to test me to confirm what she was thinking...She’s very compassionate and understanding of patients feelings and sensitivity towards needing fertility help...She’s wanting to do single embryo transfer to ensure less complications and for safety since this is my first IVF treatment. I wanted multiple just to be sure that one results in pregnancy but I see her rational
The [Shady Grove Fertility] clinic in itself lacks communication. I have reached out several times about my bill and have not received response. The non medical staff is not friendly and lack compassion in my opinion. If I only had to deal with this set of people I would have felt defeated before I began...My nurse is very knowledgeable and personable. She also takes into account my feelings and reservations and procedures
How was your experience with Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
The initial appointments were good but then I feel like communication was lost and there was no explanation in the beginning about needing to secure funding for donor coverage. It was like we crossed that bridge when we got to it. I wish I would have been told to start working on funding from the initial appointment. I have completed all of the steps and now working on funding
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Follow up as much as you can
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
She’s very compassionate and understanding of patients feelings and sensitivity towards needing fertility help
Describe the protocols Selma Amrane used in your cycles at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
At my initial consult she told me that it sounded like I am a candidate for IVF but she wanted to verify that with a series of test just to confirm. I liked that she wanted to test me to confirm what she was thinking
Describe your experience with your nurse at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic). (Assigned nurse: Abbie chapman)
My nurse is very knowledgeable and personable. She also takes into account my feelings and reservations and procedures
Describe your experience with Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
The clinic in itself lacks communication. I have reached out several times about my bill and have not received response. The non medical staff is not friendly and lack compassion in my opinion. If I only had to deal with this set of people I would have felt defeated before I began
Describe the costs associated with your care under Selma Amrane at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
$5,000
Describe Selma Amrane's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
She’s wanting to do single embryo transfer to ensure less complications and for safety since this is my first IVF treatment. I wanted multiple just to be sure that one results in pregnancy but I see her rational
What specific things went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)?
  • Lost appointments
  • Failed to call with results
  • Failed to order appropriate test
  • Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
  • Provided conflicting information
  • Scheduled the wrong procedure
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic).
I was scheduled for one test but was told another test would be given once I got there
NPS
6
Doctor
Selma Amrane
NPS
Humanity
4 of 5
Communication
4 of 5
Frequency Seen
2 of 5
Compassion
4 of 5
Explained risks
3 of 5
Adaptability
3 of 5
NPS
1
Clinic
Shady Grove Fertility BMA (US Fertility Network clinic)
Towson
NPS
Operations
2 of 5
Scheduling
2 of 5
Billing Department
1 of 5
Nursing Staff
3 of 5
Clinic Atmosphere
4 of 5
Educational Resources
4 of 5

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