(Assigned nurse: Holli Simon). They asked what time would be best for monitoring, so they could have enough staff at peak hours, resulting in us usually be in and out within half an hour. I had to always initiate questions or do research online to figure out informationI wouldn't classify myself as a high need patient so I didn't need a lot of attention. As he was monitoring my follicles for retrieval, he was able to assess almost instantly whether or not we were ready for the procedure. My monitoring experience was good. I came back 5 days later for transfer. He always called me back when I asked to speak with him. I'm so blessed to have gotten pregnant the first FET. He was willing to try when no other doctor would. I was lucky enough to have insurance coverage at 60% with a $2500 out of pocket max.This means I paid that plus fees to have embryos genetically tested and stored. However, at the same time would have appreciated a little more information regarding my care during my visits and more attention to mental health. We first decided to see Dr. Di back in 2016 after years of unexplained infertility. She was extremely difficult to get a hold of outside of an office visit. Ratings of 10 mean it was easy to schedule appointments. They were all very caring and compassionate. On the day of my FET they even handed me a pineapple snack with a sweet message that said stick baby stick. Dr. Waud thought there was a good independent explanation for each, but nonetheless order some other diagnostic testing. If and when it does not work out, the solution is always to try again the next month. I got to know the front desk staff so well on my last day I did say I was going to miss them. Get there early for monitoring hours. I emailed her my concerns one night at 11:45pm, and she called me back personally at 9:15am the next morning, waited patiently for me to conference in my husband, and helped us talk through our options. Dr. Waud was really friendly, warm, and seemed truly empathetic when I experienced multiple setbacks with each retrieval or my transfer ending in a miscarriage. It's ok to be nervous going into the appt and to be overwhelmed with all of the information you're getting. I was on the antagonist protocol for both IVF cycles. I feel very well taken care of by all of the staffAll of the nurses I have dealt with have been very competent and compassionate. At times, this can take a few hours, but they never make you wait more than a day for a return call, so it's really a minor issue. A crucial report showing the karyotype of our miscarriage was left out of this paperwork, and it took a lot of back and forth and non-responsiveness to resolve. With so many people coming in and out, the time with the doctors can be very fast. Never be afraid to ask questions, Dr. D will always take time talk to you. Ask this reviewer a question about their experience with Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility. The staff is very friendly here. With the technology today, especially the PGS there isn't the need to do multiple with the hope that at least one will take. (Assigned nurse: Natalie Sofia). This is the most recent data from the CDC. Dr. D [DiMattina] was always upfront about the treatment. The day of the egg collection I was beyond nervous, and they kept rooting for me. Monitoring [at Doninion - Arlington] is by default a disorganized event. I would prefer that they pick up the calls. All great, sweet women. I fully trust Dr. D's medical expertise - that is why we stayed with him when we had to do a second cycle. 941410 and The Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Virginia, Record No. And competent (which sounds like a given, but at many doctor's offices sometimes I wonder). When I contacted my coordinator about this, she said she would help me follow up with Leslie. My first transfer was from natural cycle ivf, so it only produced one egg. The clinical staff I got to grow attached when they drew my blood, Nichol was the best at drawing my blood because my veins are difficult find. I can't say enough about the incredible nursing staff and coordinators at Dominion Fertility Arlington. Limited activities during the two week wait after transfer. In total we spent 16,500. It took three treatment cycles to be successful (2 did not reach the egg transfer stage). Dr. Gordon always cared about me and answered every question I have with a lot of patience. The fact that I have my embryos at the facility and I have to go back for a transfer makes me mad. For my second retrieval, I asked about transferred two since they were very poor quality and untested, but was not allowed to given my age. He was very realistic and honest yet presented things in an optimistic manner. There is only one nurse who is not very good at drawing blood, and I wince every time it's her turn because she has trouble doing it and it's very painfulDuring my first cycle, I was told three different numbers at various points regarding how many of my eggs were mature. You need to speak up and ask question (how am I progressing, how many follicles do you see) otherwise you may not have a ton of information volunteered for you. Natalie Sophia (who runs the donor egg program) was one of the most ethical and professional nurses I have ever met. IVF - estrace, Gonal F, Menopur, Ganirelix. FAQ | Washington Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News are set to square off in Delaware state court this month when the voting machine company's $1.6 billion Anesthesia for the egg retrieval is an additional separate cost of $500, and then there is the cost of medications, which for us was around $300. He took the time to call me with the results of my first IVF cycle, reviewed the cycle with me over the phone and explained his recommendations. Even after failed transfers it was hard to get her to return my calls. My trigger shot was Lupron. If all of this checks out as it did for me, and you want to proceed with Dr. Kay - DO! Describe your experience with your nurse at Dominion Fertility. He is very blunt too. Being poked with needles for blood draws and having sonograms every other day during follicle monitoring can be unpleasant, but the nurses remain positive and calm - and they all seem to know how to draw blood very delicately. I also shouldn't have to wait to weeks to start treatment because my nurse coordinator didn't contact mewe couldn't get anyone [from finance] to call us back to explain anything. Very personal care with Dr. Gordon, his staff and all of the nurses. Everybody seems ready to help you and answer your questions. Paid out of pocket for last 2. I felt like I could never get enough information out of her. As someone nervous with needles, this was HUGE. I appreciated that he was direct and confident in his approach and very knowledgeable. William Shore Robertson, Record No. Most covered by insurance other than the couples genetic testing, the ERA test cycle, and the embryo genetic testing (PGS/PGT). He was younger, fresher and seemingly more up to date on the latest medical studies, Use all the doctors at Dominion. The team of nurses are very skilled and nice. If you need hand holding, he's not for you. That is very much in line with nature and God's creation. Get informed about the process and ask as many questions as you can. The Delaware judge overseeing Dominion He talked to my husband and I throughout the transfers to explain what was going on. Describe the specific things that went wrong at Dominion Fertility. I have seen two other doctors since then, neither of whom provided that. I also shouldn't have to wait to weeks to start treatment because my nurse coordinator didn't contact me. Washington Fox News Media on Tuesday asked a court in Delaware to dismiss a $1.6 billion defamation First cycle was a fresh transfer (unsuccessful). During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael DiMattina at Dominion Fertility? Read up on Dr. Gordon and his publications online before selecting a doctor at Dominion, He was always available by phone or message. And as far as a lawsuit, well, what happened happened. I don't know what I would have done without her compassion and dedication. Can you believe he remembered us! They work very early hours and see a great deal of patients each day, but I always felt they were there to listen and take care of me. I believe Dominion offers a lot of advantages for patients with DOR or who otherwise want to try a more mini IVF approach. The office is nice, a large waiting room. The nurses pulled the wrong lab results (results for 2 years prior for different test) from the wrong lab and accused me of not getting the right lab work done. The receptionists are very helpful and there are dedicated financial coordinators who are there to deal with all of the insurance and payment stuff. I was put on a daily dose of baby Aspirin to help with the lining of my uterus. Dr. Gordon seems to be a good professional and a very nice person. Dr. Gordon does not encourage multiple embryo transfer because it is more high risk. Record 941410: Joint Appendix (4.0MB), Download She has been a superstar from the very beginning. Dominion also billed my insurance incorrectly for a few consults that were charged as office visits, but they didnt submit it until I had already left their care for nearly a year, and when I tried to sort it out they basically said if I didnt pay (the incorrectly coded charge) they would charge me more for other visits they supposedly waived. Dr. D is very kind, calm, and confident. I like the clinic a lot. We appreciated the candid repour but always professional. The front desk staff will always greet you with kindness and a smile. Only one ovary responded to the medications, but the egg retrieval was successful. So we went to Dominion and are very happy to have changed. Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory LGBTQ care. Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Dominion Fertility. The entire experience at Dominion Fertility was pretty terrible. Another voting machine maker, Smartmatic USA, has made similar The clinic as a whole walks you through every step of the process, so there's nothing to tell a new patient. I would receive a warm welcome from the team whenever I would go to the clinic it. He can be really blunt, he won't hold your hand and cry with you. Typically at this clinic, they see you quickly. To Dr. Wauds credit, she seemed as sad and stumped by this as we were. He also knew that as someone who had a stillborn, I am not able to handle the disappointment each month and I would not want to be trying w/o success (or likelihood of success) each month w/o a plan. She argued that the services were not PCP/GYN, which I dont disagree with. This resulted in me meeting my deductible and out of pocket maximum at a later date in the eyes of insurance when in reality, I already met it because of the specialist copay rate. However, Dr. D cleared that up on our first appointment back in 2016. He is not an overly emotional dr, but I didn't want that. Dr. Gordon explains everything very well so that one can understand. He would tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly. However, for us it was more important to feel we were receiving the best medical treatment and he is highly competent. I got to know the front desk staff so well on my last day I did say I was going to miss them. Appointments are made very efficiently over the phone, and I have never been kept waiting past an appointment time before seeing the doctor. The nurses were fantastic. While waiting for my transfer I was prescribed progesterone and estrogen. She's my nurse and will be there with us through the whole process. This does not apply to me because we used Natural Cycle IVF - just my natural egg produced in a cycle without fertility medication prior. I came to the office about 4-5 times fir blood test and ultrasounds (to track the growth of my egg). You need a doctor who will also be a cheerleader and team member with you. At my initial consult, she really oversold how quick the IVF process would be for me given my age and unexplained diagnosis, which made it emotionally harder as we hit unexpected roadblocks and she didnt have any answers (or adjustments to our treatment) to help address it. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susan Sarajari at Dominion Fertility? and seen throughout this journey. I finally go back to Leslie who claimed that her colleagued submitted the bills for reprocessing. Donna Jove! Dominions lawsuit against Fox Corporation is one of numerous defamation suits the company has brought in response to the 2020 election, alleging far-right Dr. Kay did not perform any of the major procedures in our Natural Cycle IVF treatment (Dr. DiMattina did that), but my experience with her as a patient in consult and diagnostics was very positive. She was extremely difficult to get a hold of outside of an office visit. Arlington location [Dominion Fertility] - clean, nice relaxing environment, modern, organized. We called him a few days latercalled me back only a few minutes later. IVF is costly. Since I was younger (30) when I started treatment and I was doing fertility treatment due to male factor, I was recommended the Natural IVF cycle. I ended up with 13 eggs, 5 fertilized and made it to freezing. Within 36 hours I was in the office for an egg retrieval. My experience was pretty mediocre. WebArizona Defamation Law: A statement that brings a plaintiff into disrepute, contempt, or ridicule, or impeaches a plaintiffs honesty, integrity, virtue, or reputation. You are important and your journey is yours. From my understanding with insurance and my own research, I wouldnt have to pay more and the insurance company actually would pay less. Dr. Gordon has been very helpful and understanding for us throughout the process, and I have trusted the medical advice he has provided and the course of treatments he has recommended. The clinical staff I got to grow attached when they drew my blood, Nichol was the best at drawing my blood because my veins are difficult find. No complaintsThe clinic as a whole walks you through every step of the process, so there's nothing to tell a new patient. After that was not successful, he allowed us to make an informed decision as to whether to pursue more aggressive (and more expensive options). I had to always initiate questions or do research online to figure out information. I only met my nurse coordinator [at Dominion Fertility] one time in more than a year. A judge has sanctioned Fox News after claims it withheld evidence in a $1.6bn (1.3bn) defamation lawsuit. Insurance told me the services with Dr. Sarajari were billed as PCP/GYN, not specialist so Dominion would have to resubmit for it to process and specialist. I wanted to go to an expert. I believe Dr. D played a huge role in that. However, it was our decision to do stimulated in the end because we knew our insurance only allowed us to do one round, and we decided it was best in our situation. He was communicative therefore I never had questionsThe strategy he used that ultimately led to pregnancy for me was putting me on birth control pills to reset my hormones. Data to answer your questions about natural conception and diagnosing what might be wrong. Dr. Kay is extremely thorough in her consultations. Lupron. Weve been through several losses, which was not something she was dismissive of. The $1.6bn lawsuit brought by voting company Dominion against Fox News has done more than threaten the rightwing channel with a historic financial penalty.. Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory billing department. This was great because it was the quarter of the cost of one cycle, and there were little use of extra hormones. Everyone in the office from the receptionist to Dr Dimattina were friendly and welcoming. His reasoning is that PGS tested embryos have a higher rate of pregnancy, therefore, reducing the need for multiple embryos. This past March, we had our egg retrieval- 21 eggs retrieved, 8 mature, 5 fertilized, 5 blasts, and 4 PGS normal. I ended up with one genetically normal embryo from each retrieval. I would say have a very thick skin and be prepared to advocate for yourself. We were being forced to choose a "plan" without understanding what our options were. They treated me as if I was their only patient. At times, this can take a few hours, but they never make you wait more than a day for a return call, so it's really a minor issue. The only thing I do think could have been better, I felt like a lot of the questions I asked were pretty standard and it would have been helpful to have the information up front. She answered every single once of my many emails and questions within 24 hours. He always called me back when I asked to speak with him. How was your experience with Susan Sarajari at Dominion Fertility? Dr D only does FET because the outcomes are much better than the fresh embryo transfers, and we'll be doing PGS since my ovarian reserve is low. 2nd pregnancy- 4 yrs later had diminished ovarian reserve. Dr. Waud was really friendly, warm, and seemed truly empathetic when I experienced multiple setbacks with each retrieval or my transfer ending in a miscarriage. They are only counting a part of the copay I paid to the clinic, it created a discrepancy between what I paid and what insurance counted. The place seems well-run and we have never had to wait too long to be seen. A major weakness is their financial department. Natural IVF is not offered at many clinics, but Dr. D takes the time educate his patients and select the best option for treatement. The financial counselor is clear and upfront about costs, and she has been very helpful with communicating with the insurance company on my behalf. However, they separate the blood draw from the sonogram and you are forced back into the waiting room a second time in between the two. Their main finance person was pretty good when I could get a hold of her, but it was a constant battle. VA-SUPREME-COURT-RECORDS-VOL250 Then when my egg was mature enough I was told to do a trigger shot (which speeds up the maturity). The nursing staff was very prepared and professional at all times. "His approach is one of minimal drugs and truly adhering to nature only transferring the number of embryos naturally conceived without any drugs. Dr. Gordon explains everything very well so that one can understand. A few times it was busy (for example for people arriving the last ~20 min of the weekend AM window), but most of the time I was in and out in about 30-40 minutes. We discussed IUI and IVF options; he didn't push either. I never have to worry that I will not receive a call back when I have to leave the nurse or finance dept a message. He got us on a treatment plan and we went for it. I was lucky that my egg retrievals were during the week so he was able to do them. If I wasn't sure about next steps or something I was able to quickly get a response via the portal or after leaving a voicemail with the nurses. If the egg retrievals had been during a weekend when he was not working, another doctor would have done them. There's no doubt in my mind that we weren't just numbers. I used to get nervous that I would miss their calls and then I would have to leave another message and wait for their call again. My calls and emails are always returned that day, and the nursing staff and IVF coordinators are wonderful people. The whole point of seeing them was to having the proper testing done. What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility? We start next cycle. It was not. The BCP reset worked. is covered under a package price of $4900. I'm sure she hears this all the time, but Natalie was my go-to with my questions and just reassuring me everything was going to be okay; she was only a call away. Before even contacting Leslie, I called my insurance multiple times to first get a better understanding of what was going on and to see if insurance made a mistake. I don't like that. What specific things went wrong at Dominion Fertility? Called at all hours and were available to you the same. I am by no means a pushy person, but he made me feel I was by rolling his eyes when Id ask questions or sarcastically saying things like, someones been doing research. She was kind, but never made me feel comfortable in her diagnosis or decisions. When we did conceive, Dr. D (as he's called), called the little dot on the sonogram our "baby". Since I only had the one, Dr. Kay recommended we also do an Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) cycle to increase our chances of success. Natalie Sophia (who runs the donor egg program) was one of the most ethical and professional nurses I have ever met. She always took the time to answer them, and she also gave me her email address to contact her when my husband and I were wrestling with doing IUI or IVF. Heads up! I loved all of them. Critical when undertaking a large financial commitment like IVF. 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