2019 - 2020, Unsuccessful
Dr Brandeis always answered his phone by stating my name, he gives all his patients his cell...He was especially diligent while I was in my cycle. He called me late at night as well as early in the morning if we were waiting on labs...When it came time for me to do my Ivf cycle, he would email me any prescriptions for bloodwork...He recommended that I transfer 2, especially with my age.
I didn’t know I had to call them [Montefiore Medical Center] when I started my cycle. The clinic itself offers acupuncture and massage. I wasn’t able to access them due to my arrival in Albany. There wasn’t enough time. The nurses and embryologist were excellent at letting me know what to do and what to expect. They were also very compassionate when the cycle didn’t work out...
How was your experience with Vincent Brandeis at Montefiore Medical Center?
When I first met Dr Brandeis it was at an affiliates office. We spent an hour discussing my history. He’s very easy to talk to, definitely non judgmental. He truly wanted to know everything he could to help me have another child. When it came time for me to do my Ivf cycle, he would email me any prescriptions for bloodwork. He gave me his cell and if he couldn’t take the call, he returned it in a timely manner. He made me feel like an individual and not a number. He truly was rooting for me. He’s extremely compassionate.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Vincent Brandeis at Montefiore Medical Center?
Don’t judge him by the looks of his office.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Vincent Brandeis at Montefiore Medical Center?
Dr Brandeis always answered his phone by stating my name, he gives all his patients his cell. If he wasn’t able to take the call he called back ASAP. He was especially diligent while I was in my cycle. He called me late at night as well as early in the morning if we were waiting on labs. He became more like a friend than a Dr. Although the results weren’t what I hoped for, I was blessed to have Dr Brandeis by my side. He is extremely patient and will answer all your questions without rushing you.
Describe the protocols Vincent Brandeis used in your cycles at Montefiore Medical Center and their degree of success.
I was on high doses of gonal and menupur, the idea was to beef my eggs up. On day 1 there were 8 prospective eggs. Only one of my ovaries responded to the medicine, I had 1 egg in retrieval, that was graded poorly. It didn’t fertilize.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Montefiore Medical Center.
I didn’t deal with the nurses until I went for retrieval. When I did they were awesome.
Describe your experience with Montefiore Medical Center.
I used Dr Brandeis for my monitoring as I used CNY. He had great communication with the clinic, but I should have been more involved. Once at CNY Albany, the staff was very helpful. I didn’t know I had to call them when I started my cycle. The clinic itself offers acupuncture and massage. I wasn’t able to access them due to my arrival in Albany. There wasn’t enough time. The nurses and embryologist were excellent at letting me know what to do and what to expect. They were also very compassionate when the cycle didn’t work out.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Vincent Brandeis at Montefiore Medical Center.
I don’t remember
Describe Vincent Brandeis's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Montefiore Medical Center.
He recommended that I transfer 2, especially with my age.