I would receive a warm welcome from the team whenever I would go to the clinic it. Never be afraid to ask questions, Dr. D will always take time talk to you. I'm so blessed to have gotten pregnant the first FET. 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. Once I finally had success and brought home a real live baby, I felt like I was bringing the baby to visit the "family" who made him possible. The CDC cautions that it should not be used to compare doctors and clinics. My calls and emails are always returned that day, and the nursing staff and IVF coordinators are wonderful people. These are all designed for the best possible outcome - successful implantation of the fertilized embryo. This may not work for all patients. He [Dr. DiMattina] diagnose my husband with low morphology (1%) and recommended that we proceed with IVF. Some nurses were more compassionate and informative than others. Describe the specific things that went wrong at Dominion Fertility. Describe Michael DiMattina's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dominion Fertility. He was willing to try when no other doctor would. I am excited to move forward with him, once we have the all clear from the COVID19 pandemic. He personally called to give me the news after both transfers, which I appreciated. It was not. You are important and your journey is yours. While I believe Dr. Sarajari is providing specialist services, it is not my fault she did not credential herself as such with my insurance company. They had no idea what she was talking about. The Delaware judge overseeing Dominion My husband's sperm has morphology issues so we'll probably end up doing ICSI. There are additional hidden fees that are not self evident as part of the process, so the monthly bill is roughly $1,000 to $2,000 higher than what is quoted to you for a natural cycle. And, when asking questions, I found it very helpful to have them at hand for a productive conversation. Dr. Gordon seems to be a good professional and a very nice person. In total we spent 16,500The Arlington office is the best! They treated me as if I was their only patient. 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. Natalie Sophia (who runs the donor egg program) was one of the most ethical and professional nurses I have ever met. It still did not make sense to me. I asked leading legal experts about the potential strength of Dominion bringing a defamation suit against the former president. She was also hopeful and optimistic when I was not. So we went to Dominion and are very happy to have changed. She has been a superstar from the very beginning. Trial is set to begin on Monday in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems has filed against Fox News and its parent company in Delaware Superior Court. Near the end, I was a more informed patient and was only under light sedation. It is important you feel heard and seen and important. They felt your highs and lows with you. Dr. D also does frozen embryos only, because he states frozen embryos are more successful. I knew something was wrong, as I'd been with my husband for about a decade at the time with no pregnancy in sight. The staff is very friendly here. They also offer bilingual services for Spanish speakers, as well as military discounts for active duty members. His greatest strength is his experience, knowledge, he's straight forward when interpreting the data, I needed that, I didn't want a doctor that didn't provide confidence. This wasn't typical for them. Mentally we weren't ready for all that - IVF was a big step and my husband had lots of emotions about his diagnosis. From the first time he came in to monitor me, he was asking me personal questions about my career and interests. Get there early for monitoring hours. The staff and doctors knew us by name, especially the nurses whom you see a lot during monitoring. They are all pleasant in person and seem to run a tight ship. I like to know and understand all details, so I had a fair amount of questions. I could be out of there within 35 min (even when the waiting room was full). After being dx'ed with lean PCOS, he prescribed Metformin, which I didn't want to take/didn't tolerate too much. Strengths: the clinic is conveniently located, clean, and very nice. > He's blunt and gets right down to business but in the end he actually opened up and grew on us a bit. If you're the kind of patient who wants your hand held and wants to understand in detail every step of this process, he [Dr. Dimattina] may not be your guyWe only got 1 PGT-A normal embryo in the first cycle, so we did another oneDespite repeated attempts, Dr. D. consistently refused to answer questions specific to my case. This past March, we had our egg retrieval- 21 eggs retrieved, 8 mature, 5 fertilized, 5 blasts, and 4 PGS normal. For any new patient entering this journey don't move forward until you understand the medical and financial component. I am not sure how I would have been able to get testing for something else and then send it to them without a written order. I love the monitoring hours, and the nurse hotline too. They all had great bedside manner and care about their patients. He will change what needs to be changed if a protocol does not work. I'll be starting the injections soon. and Dominion Fertility and Endocrinology Institute; and, Robert E. Cumberland v. O. Riley Boone, M.D., et al. Heads up! I wanted to feel like he understood and cared about my history and that any course of treatment that he prescribed was carefully tailored to my case. It was also very difficult to get basic information such as lab results, etc. 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. My experience was pretty mediocre. From Dr. D to the Dominion staff, I felt like I mattered. Though the initial test seem daunting they help develop the picture of what is the best path to conceive. Dominion does not do multiple embryo transfers. WebIn the lawsuit, Dominion said MyPillow's use of online promotional codes like "QAnon" and "FightforTrump," as well as Lindell's election-fraud allegations, caused sales to jump 40%. They also failed to send medical records when needed by other doctors. My experience was pretty mediocre. They are also very punctual for all appointment. He also had me go on metformin for 3 months before we started the egg retrieval protocol because of my history of lengthy menstrual cycles. Baby Aspirin once a day to help the lining of my uterus, and then progesterone and estradiol once my embryo was fertilized prior to egg retrieval. Describe your experience with your nurse at Dominion Fertility. Dr. Gordon does not encourage multiple embryo transfer because it is more high risk. I could never get over how many people were processed there each time I went in for monitoring, and it felt very impersonal, but at Dominion, they said hello to me by name at check-in. They all really cared for us. This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic. > They were always supportive, always positive, and even sprinkled me with fairy dust. During my egg retrieval, I was very emotional, and the nurses and Dr. Gordon took the time to answer all my questions and comfort me, following up with a call later that day to check in. I have found no weaknesses. Before seeing Dr. D, I went to my regular OB-GYN and went through the tormenting process of timing intercourse, clomid cycles, countless exams, and I even did fertility-focused acupuncture. The staff at Dominion (Arlington) is amazing! We did this timed intercourse for three months, which did not work for us for whatever reason. He said IVF with ICSI was needed to make sure the sperm penetrated the egg. I don't like that. The costs are high, although I found Dominion to be less expensive than other practices. I cried during our testing results appt and he immediately stopped, asked how I was doing, and if we wanted to stop and whether I wanted to come back. Dr. Waud is very on top of recent research. This was by far the worst experience at a clinic in my entire life. I also am a mental health professional so had the capacity to cope with the unfortunate circumstances. I had to initiate contact and find out the information I requested weeks ago. (Assigned nurse: Hollie). We were always promptly seen. So of course I have to call insurance AGAIN and I tried to ask about the scheduling fees she spoke of. Then when my egg was mature enough I was told to do a trigger shot (which speeds up the maturity). I would recommend that you try to allow yourself to trust that he will give you the information that you need, but if you want more details (like the size of your ovarian follicles on each visit, for example), you should ask him questions. 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. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility? When I would ask, he would either resort to flattering platitudes or tout his own expertise, but he would not give me details when I was trying to better understand my own treatment. On the day of my FET they even handed me a pineapple snack with a sweet message that said stick baby stick. costs have been about $5k to the clinic and $500 for meds (but we've reached our max for fertility drugs). I wanted to go to an expert. We used Natural Cycle IVF. They were all very caring and compassionate. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Susan Sarajari at Dominion Fertility? However, Dr. D cleared that up on our first appointment back in 2016. The nurses were very quickly during this time to see all of the patients they needed to see. My counselor in the billing department explained our cost we had to pay out of pocket, I didn't have much interaction with them nor miscommunication. Get informed about the process and ask as many questions as you can. Not sure if that was the intention, but that put it in perspective for me that this was a medical issue that we were treating not some failure on our part. The rationale for all of these is that combined, they offer the best possible chance for an embryo to implant into the uterus for pregnancy. 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. Wow! As he was monitoring my follicles for retrieval, he was able to assess almost instantly whether or not we were ready for the procedure. I wanted to go to an expert. Had to call next day to find out results. It's a small enough clinic that you get personalized attention and people remember your name, but they're very bad at information sharing. 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. I didn't feel like I would be in good care. Doe and Mr. Doe are haunted by questions about what became I wanted and needed someone who could show compassion but also focus on the plan and the future and that's exactly what he does. For my first one, I was under heavy narcotics. Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory nursing team. They don't give you lab results or even basic information about procedure outcomes unless you chase them down. It was more difficult to reach on the phone. When I contacted my coordinator about this, she said she would help me follow up with Leslie. After I was diagnosed with fertility issues, I met with Leslie Jackson requesting an overview of what my insurance would or would not cover before I could decide to start treatment. My trigger shot was Lupron. The clinic [Dominion Fertility] is very clean and well-organized. I would imagine that one of the biggest factors that prevent someone from considering treatment is financial capacity. He was communicative therefore I never had questions. I believe Dominion offers a lot of advantages for patients with DOR or who otherwise want to try a more mini IVF approach. Dominion is suing Fox News and Fox Corporation for $1.6 billion for defamation lawsuit, while Fox is trying to have the lawsuit thrown out. We will incur additional fees for genetic testing (TBD). I am a fan of Dr. Kay. Injection were to stimulate multiple follicles to produce multiple eggs for retrieval. Estrace priming with lupron trigger 300 gonalf and 225 menopur. Dr. Waud is very on top of recent researchOne thing I most appreciated about her is she gave me her phone number, and I could text and speak with her directly and immediately about any concernsI think Dr. Waud would agree that our case turned out to be more complicated than it appeared, resulting in a misdiagnosis which ultimately led us to change clinicsShe also teaches at a med school, and she has very clear views on the science of reproductive challenges, which she communicates very clearly. He also works slowly and gently during procedures, so it does not feel rushed. We had a few bumps in the road with billing and some communications that weren't clear. He was the perfect doctor for me. He definitely exudes a command over these procedures, but does so in a very reassuring wayMy egg retrieval went perfectly. The Delaware judge overseeing a voting machine companys $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News delayed the opening of the trial Monday, raising At Columbia Fertility, I felt like a number. He always thought that we would be a relatively straightforward case despite our prior failed transfers at another clinic. I interacted with multiple due to going between both Arlington and Bethesda clinic depending on where I was staying. The doctor's job is to simply monitor your natural cycle. The business side of the clinic is disorganized; they didn't keep an accounting of the deposit they made me pay, so they tried to bill me for things even though they already had a huge deposit, and I had to fight with them and provide proof that I had put down a deposit. Then when my egg was mature enough I was told to do a trigger shot (which speeds up the maturity). 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. I would prefer that they pick up the calls. Dr DiMattina was very honest. I got to know the front desk staff so well on my last day I did say I was going to miss them. I worked with Leslie Jackson and continue to feel disappointed and frustrated. Switched it up to natural cycle IVF. His greatest strength is his experience, knowledge, he's straight forward when interpreting the data, I needed that, I didn't want a doctor that didn't provide confidence. One thing I think that is unique to Dominion is that the offer an in-home injection teaching. I also shouldn't have to wait to weeks to start treatment because my nurse coordinator didn't contact me. There is so much to take in during an ivf cycle but they all do a great job to help you not to feel overwhelmed. Some days there are very few women in the waiting room and other days it is packed with a line out the door. 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 had a lot of procedures that did not result in a pregnancy, and he was there for my pregnancies that ended in miscarriage. It was also very difficult to get basic information such as lab results, etcI think she oversells. I had a missed miscarriage which showed itself in a monitoring ultrasound, and in retrospect I could not have been surrounded by nicer people. The wait time is relatively insignificant. When you call the nurses, you always have to leave a message and then they will call you back. That made my husband feel more at ease. We couldn't reach anyone to get financial information for weeks. 12-1191. They were our primary point of contact with the clinic, were very responsive, and answered many of our questions. Dr. Sarajari always took the time to answer my questions (and invite questions as well). I can only talk about the Arlington location since all my visits where there. Weaknesses: getting a hold of the front desk on the phone (it was easy through the portal). This made me feel respected and cared forexcellent after-hours communication with the on-call nurse, and excellent communication through the portal How was your experience with Michael DiMattina at Dominion Fertility? As a previous billing provider myself, I know that insurance has screwed up before. Every nurse at every visit is kind, friendly and eager to make you feel comfortable. Arlington location - clean, nice relaxing environment, modern, organized. He would tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly. Record 941923; Joint Appendix (9.5MB), The Circuit Court of Arlington County, Virginia, Record No. She is patient, thorough, accessible, and kind. I was prescribed metformin unnecessarily and incorrectly diagnosed with PCOS. We had already done a failed IUI at another clinic and went to Dr. Gordon wanting to learn more about natural cycle IVF as we were still unsure about stimulated IVF. After the third or fourth cycle failed, however, the answer was always the same: come in for a chat. I would prefer that they pick up the calls. A judge has sanctioned Fox News after claims it withheld evidence in a $1.6bn (1.3bn) defamation lawsuit. 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 only met my nurse coordinator [at Dominion Fertility] one time in more than a year. Unfortunately they failed to keep a proper accounting of the deposit and billed me for things that should have been paid from the deposit, even threatening to postpone my procedures if I didn't give them more money. [The nurses at Dominion Fertility were] All great, sweet women. The office is nice, a large waiting room. Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent LGBTQ care. She also teaches at a med school, and she has very clear views on the science of reproductive challenges, which she communicates very clearly. He always called me back when I asked to speak with him. I have generally great insurance so cant imagine how much more difficult their process is for patients who do NOT have it. My insurance told me that Dr. Sarajari simply isnt credentialed as a specialist so if she wants to collect the specialist copay, she needs to get credentialed with insurance as one. The judge overseeing Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News said Monday morning that the trial will proceed Tuesday, saying a delay like this "is not unusual." He was willing to try when no other doctor would. I always felt like they were all just as invested as we were, hugging us both after our last appointment. The place seems well-run and we have never had to wait too long to be seen. I went through a half dozen natural cycle IVF procedures at this clinic. Within 36 hours I was in the office for an egg retrieval. I was put on a daily dose of baby Aspirin to help with the lining of my uterus. We really appreciated that he set his expectations for our care. Prior to starting treatment, we did a mock embryo transfer and a water sonogram, which cost us a total of $650. However, most women will probably conceived with Dr. D in 1, 2 or maximum 3 cycles so this is not an issue, Nurses were amazing - like family. 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