It helped us make the most informed decision and made us feel empowered and confident that we were doing so. He said I could stop taking it if that was the case; I am not insulin resistant. Describe the protocols Michael DiMattina used in your cycles at Dominion Fertility and their degree of success. They were so caring and made us feel so at ease. I always felt like they had my best interests in mind and they remembered things and followed upIt's a small enough clinic that you get personalized attention and people remember your name, but they're very bad at information sharing. Since I was younger (30) when I started treatment [at Dominion Fertility] and I was doing fertility treatment due to male factor, I was recommended the Natural IVF cycle. We are highly educated people and have no problem being able to sift through this type of language, but the Dominion Financial aspects seem intentionally vague so that you spend more money than you need. 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. A long period of time passes, I hear nothing, I call my insurance to see if the bills were submitted for reprocessing. She has a habit of speaking fast and as if everyone in the world should know how insurance works. This made me feel respected and cared for. It took three treatment cycles to be successful (2 did not reach the egg transfer stage). 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. Fact check or seek second opinions for the statistics for success she gives you at the initial consult. The total cost was around $28,000, which included the retrievals, all monitoring, ICSI, assisted hatching if needed. You can't really ask for anything more. Dr. Gordon was the right fit from the beginning. Not every doctor will fit all the criteria's you look for in a person, what I needed was a doctor with experience that would help us have a baby. He was communicative therefore I never had questions. The Delaware judge overseeing a voting machine companys $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News delayed the opening of the trial Monday, raising He is very blunt too. (Assigned nurse: Holli Simon). When we were transferring to the next clinic, we requested our medical records. He was very realistic and honest yet presented things in an optimistic manner. We experienced one loss and one hysteroscopy under her care, and her bedside manner at surgery was the mix of humane and confident that I want in those stressful situations. Dr. D is the best! I can only talk about the [Dominion Fertility] Arlington location since all my visits where there. The clinic does have fairly rigid rules about only doing frozen transfers and they almost mandate PGS testing. IVF - estrace, Gonal F, Menopur, Ganirelix. The most complex fertility treatment, this course will help you do it right the first time. The wait time is relatively insignificant [Nursing Staff] Very nice and very responsive over email, which is good for me, especially during the business hours. I was usually in and out between 30-45 minutes. Just seems like this clinic wants money. The financial counselor is clear and upfront about costs, and she has been very helpful with communicating with the insurance company on my behalf. But talking was not going to ever change the outcome of our failed fertility cycles. After Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), the 5 days, and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGD), I was left with only one healthy embryo. Dr. Waud is very on top of recent research. and seen throughout this journey. She was always very distracted when I called with questions, and seemed very disorganized. On the day of my FET they even handed me a pineapple snack with a sweet message that said stick baby stick. We were always promptly seen. Since more drugs will be out of pocket, Dominion said they'd help me shop around for the best prices. I never had any doubts about his knowledge and experience. I want to resolve these issues before I have to go back for the transfer but clearly its going to cost me more time and energy. Dr. Gordon is an excellent fit who will show empathy to those who need it. Dr. D also does frozen embryos only, because he states frozen embryos are more successful. > > First pregnancy that was a negative they actually forgot to call us that day. The entire experience at Dominion Fertility was pretty terrible. The nurse with us the last few appointments was so happy when she heard that I'd had a positive home pregnancy test and cried when I cried hearing the heartbeat for the first time. 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. He always took the time to explain things during meetings when a transfer did not work. I saw Dr. Waud for every step - consultations, diagnostic testing, and, unfortunately, D&C and follow-up hysteroscopy procdures. For me, it was very reasonable. After every disappointing result, he'd ask us in for follow up personal visit with a hug and a smile. This is the most recent data from the CDC. Dr. D was awesome! The team of nurses are very skilled and nice. However, for us it was more important to feel we were receiving the best medical treatment and he is highly competent. I fully trust Dr. D's medical expertise - that is why we stayed with him when we had to do a second cycle. They forgot to bill my insurance several times. Another strength of Dominion is that they have a very knowledgeable finance department. 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. She thought none looked indicative of an inability conceive and carry, so we were sent on our way to try on our own. Though the initial test seem daunting they help develop the picture of what is the best path to conceive. The staff at Dominion (Arlington) is amazing! (Assigned nurse: Jackie (Coordinator)). A major weakness is their financial department. Smartmatic alleges in its $2.7 billion lawsuit that Fox News and the other defendants broadcast more than 100 knowingly false statements about the companys involvement in the 2020 election. The CDC cautions that it should not be used to compare doctors and clinics. The Delaware judge overseeing Dominion She is clearly invested in the best possible outcomes for her patients, and was very candid about treatment options that she did not feel would be good for us (for example, IUI treatment because of our particular challenges would have been a wasted effort in her opinion). It is not difficult to get an appointment with your doctor; however, doctors don't provide you their emails. Had to call next day to find out results. 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. I think she oversells. When you call the nurses, you always have to leave a message and then they will call you back. Describe your experience with your nurse at Dominion Fertility. and Dominion Fertility and Endocrinology Institute; and, Robert E. Cumberland v. O. Riley Boone, M.D., et al. I discussed all of these issues with the Administrative department and hope they make these changes for future patients. I did a stimulated IVF cycle. As with any doctor/patient relationship, trust your gut. Monitoring appointments happen in the mornings every day of the week, starting slightly later on the weekends. I can't comment on eSET because after genetic testing (PGS/PGT) of my embryos, I was only left with one healthy embryo. From Dr. D to the Dominion staff, I felt like I mattered. Limited activities during the two week wait after transfer. Dr. Gordon explains everything very well so that one can understand. When we heard the heartbeat for the first time, I cried, and so did our nurse. Dr. Sarajari recommended we do IVF within six months after seeing mine and my husband's diagnostic test results. 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 Pregnant on first try. The nurses even gave me the advice that if I was more flexible on leaving, 8:30 would mean a less full waiting room. The clinic as a whole walks you through every step of the process, so there's nothing to tell a new patient. He does not sugar coat his findings and treats you like a person. Ratings of 1 indicate that a clinic was poorly operated. 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 backAfter our testing results appt, Dr D told us to call him with any questions. 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. The clinic itself is clean, updated, and modern. Every other doctor called that the "embryo. He said long cycles and portions of my blood work indicated that PCOS may have been a factor. Only one ovary responded to the medications, but the egg retrieval was successful. What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Michael DiMattina at Dominion Fertility? I don't believe this is the case, but you might want to be prepared for that possibility as you consult with her. Furthermore, Dr. Sarajari is not a credentialed reproductive endocrinologist specialist with Blue Cross Blue Shield. If you like to know details about your treatment, she's not a good doctor for you. Even though we are dealing with the stressful topic of infertility after having a stillborn, Dr. Gordon's hopeful and optimistic attitude combined with his frankness when describing expectations and risks was very much appreciated. I felt like a number at the other clinic. 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. She has been a superstar from the very beginning. 941410 and Hon. Describe Kay Waud's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dominion Fertility. Dr. Kay was very kind and friendly, and I didnt feel rushed. They had a long time window for monitoring so you can easily pick a time convenient for you. Unforunately, science does not always match what happens in human existence, and I 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 clinics. (Assigned nurse: Sam). Monitoring was relatively efficient. 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. 1 PGT normal embryo. My insurance covered doctor visits. The nurse always answered my emails the same day. Just trust him. The front desk staff will always greet you with kindness and a smile. Prior to my graduation from the clinic, Dr DiMattina performed my pregnancy sonogram himself. I wish I had known more upfront about what to ask for and my own personal limits 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. There is no consideration for the financial impact that infertility issues have on an individual or couple. He always called me back when I asked to speak with him. Weve been through several losses, which was not something she was dismissive of. It is important you feel heard and seen and important. Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory LGBTQ care. 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. If I ask a question over email before 2pm, I can expect an answer same day. 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. The offices and lobby are always neat and clean, and the waiting area is comfortable. He remembers details about those little things on each visit. Wait times varied greatly depending on patients that day. 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. He [Dr. Dimattina] almost always only does single embryo transfersis very knowledgeable and explained everything in person. We discussed IUI and IVF options; he didn't push either. I would imagine that one of the biggest factors that prevent someone from considering treatment is financial capacity. This was after my third monitoring cycle which lasted over three months. I always felt like they were all just as invested as we were, hugging us both after our last appointment. I didn't immediately remember this, but she did and was very kind a compassionate about it. Never even a pregnancy scare. Describe your experience with your nurse at Dominion Fertility. Wow! Wait times varied greatly depending on patients that day. 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. At Columbia Fertility, I felt like a number. Where do I begin? As someone who is seeking answers, he has done his best to give us answers to the extent that he could and if he couldn't, he would explain why. Dr. Gordon did not shy away from referencing our history and showed sympathy for our situation in addition to factoring it into our treatment. Describe the costs associated with your care under Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility. 6 eggs. She answered every single once of my many emails and questions within 24 hours. The offices and lobby are always neat and clean, and the waiting area is comfortable. A judge has sanctioned Fox News after claims it withheld evidence in a $1.6bn (1.3bn) defamation lawsuit. We cover data around anxiety, depression, and stress as they relate to fertility & fertility outcomes. My insurance agreed to call her to work things out but she has not returned calls. We also came to value his approach to trying again (or not) and was always willing to try (or at least discuss) some of my own ideas. As a woman, I guess I assumed our fertility issues were caused by me; never considered male factor infertility. I wanted to go to an expert. 941923, Judges, Home | This was by far the worst experience at a clinic in my entire life. It is a comfortable place to receive treatment. I have said on more than one occasion that I wouldn't be able to go through IVF without Holli! What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility? Dr. Kay diagnosed me with PCOS without having my test results based on the fact that my periods were "irregular" (which they really aren't). Whether a After my second IVF cycle I received a call from him and this time went for the in-person followup prior to proceeding with my ERA and transfer cycles. The only thing that is difficult is keeping track of outside companies that you have to pay like anesthesia, genetic company and PGT testing. My employer covered fertility treatments 100% so I was very fortunate not to have paid anything except for the cryopreservation of embryos. Dr DiMattina is straightforward and respectful. Dr. Gordon does not encourage multiple embryo transfer because it is more high risk. Dr. D is very kind, calm, and confident. How was your experience with Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility? Dr. D was always upfront about the treatment. This may not work for all patients. 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. The doctor's job is to simply monitor your natural cycle. William T. Newman, Jr., Record No. She said she will send bills for reprocessing. I would receive a warm welcome from the team whenever I would go to the clinic it. Holli is my primary point of contact with Dr D's office. I came to the office about 4-5 times fir blood test and ultrasounds (to track the growth of my egg). I have always felt very comforted by the staff at Dominion. They almost always see you within ten minutes of your arrival time, and I was never there more than 20 minutes or so. We had a lot of procedures that did not result in a pregnancy, and he was there for my pregnancies that ended in miscarriage. Appointments run on schedule. The BCP reset worked. 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. She was kind, but never made me feel comfortable in her diagnosis or decisions. I'm able to contact her via the phone or email and so far she's been great. Also my best friend got pregnant at Dominion Fertility. and seen throughout this journey. They don't give you lab results or even basic information about procedure outcomes unless you chase them down. It was also very difficult to get basic information such as lab results, etc. I'll still remember some of his advice and pass it on to friends who are in similar situations, but when we were struggling to decide whether we wanted to do IVF and then if we wanted to do natural or stimulated, he agreed that it was a hard decision, helping us understand pros and cons with all options. By the time it was over, I wanted to only see Dr. Gordon. Record 941410: Joint Appendix (4.0MB), Download Dr. Sarajari recommended we use ICSI for fertilization, which resulted in 100% of our eggs being fertilized. She He always thought that we would be a relatively straightforward case despite our prior failed transfers at another clinic. 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. Dr. Gordon was very warm and understanding during the process, but provided us with a frank assessment of our situation and potential courses of action. Dr. Gordon is an excellent fit who will show empathy to those who need it. IVF is costly. They all had great bedside manner and care about their patients. That cost did not include IVF meds ($5-9k), anesthesia for egg retrieval ($500), PGT-A testing ($150/embryo). Dr. Waud did not have any of the test results when she made the diagnosis of PCOS and put me on metformin. Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent billing department. This was great because it was the quarter of the cost of one cycle, and there were little use of extra hormones. I know that this included some information she'd told us before, but she still took the time to rehash it for us. With so many people coming in and out, the time with the doctors can be very fast. She was very nice, but for many years on the job, I would have expected better communication, understanding. My experience was pretty mediocre. She will definitely answer your questions, listen to you, and provide you with as much information as you'd like. What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility? During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility? It is not difficult to get an appointment with your doctor; however, doctors don't provide you their emails. The Arlington office is the best! During the weekends I had to go to the Arlington office, there were more patients, the visits were according to arrival time, and sometimes I had to wait for about 20 minutes. There's no doubt in my mind that we weren't just numbers. Once I had decided to use an egg donor and knew I would be paying out of pocket for 100% of the cost of treatment, there was no question that I would be going to Dominion Fertility and Dr. Gordon. I think this would apply to most doctors though! Ratings of 1 indicate an unsatisfactory billing department. 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. She was also hopeful and optimistic when I was not. 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. For my personal schedule (I work afternoons and nights), it is a little challenging because I must be in there before 9 AM, but for most people working in jobs during the day, I imagine it's a very convenient process. Dr. Gordon explains everything very well so that one can understand. I had a missed miscarriage which showed itself in a monitoring ultrasound, and in retrospect I could not have been surrounded by nicer peopleWhen we were transferring to the next clinic, we requested our medical records. This cycle produced a viable embryo transferred on day 5, but no pregnancyVery personal care with Dr. Gordonvery honest and is great at explain procedures and what to expect with each procedure. Embryo fertilization went perfectly. 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. The staff is very professional and they have a nice large waiting room. The financial department is very poorly run. He was younger, fresher and seemingly more up to date on the latest medical studies, Use all the doctors at Dominion. When you call the nurses, you always have to leave a message and then they will call you back. If you need hand holding, he's not for you. The staff and doctors knew us by name, especially the nurses whom you see a lot during monitoring. The staff at Dominion (Arlington) is amazing! 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. Overall, we did spend a lot, but it wasn't nearly as much as it would have been without insurance. 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. It was not. I finally go back to Leslie who claimed that her colleagued submitted the bills for reprocessing. Each visit they asked when we usually come for monitoring, so they can be prepared for staffing at peak hours. My first transfer was from natural cycle ivf, so it only produced one egg. I ended up with one genetically normal embryo from each retrieval. I kept sharing with my friends and family that the entire process from the start of my cycle to the transfer was so straight forward and easy - which I did not expect it to be! He almost always only does single embryo transfers, I think they are very rare cases where he might do multiple. He is not an overly emotional dr, but I didn't want that. All great, sweet women. It's a small enough clinic that you get personalized attention and people remember your name, but they're very bad at information sharing. 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. From the first time he came in to monitor me, he was asking me personal questions about my career and interests. We called him a few days later and recalled me back only a few minutes later. 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. Its a nice facility that is easy to get to with ample parking. For more information please see our FAQs. Dr. Kay is extremely thorough in her consultations. My biggest pain points (though small) were with the billing department (having wrong information about my insurance coverage, etc). I used an antagonist protocol with estrace starting on Day 19 before the IVF cycle, then 150 of Follistim and 150 of Menopur nightly until starting Ganirelex around mid-cycle. My vitamin D levels were also very low, so he had me see a endocrinologist to discuss PCOS and vitamin D. Describe your experience with your nurse at Dominion Fertility. The monitoring hours start early and end at 9AM. We had already been to a different clinic that accepted Kaiser but did not stay. I have no doubt that he is happy to answer them. The nursing staff I saw at monitoring visits were mostly very friendly and competent. He was straightforward, blunt, and gave just the right amount of sympathy without making me feel more sorry for myself. Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Dominion Fertility. Everybody seems ready to help you and answer your questions. So far, 3 rounds of letrozole/novarel/timed intercourse failed and we are hopefully to do IVF once we get tests and finances straightened out. VA-SUPREME-COURT-RECORDS Monitoring was from 7 to 9 am. It is very evident (and so very appreciated) that she cares about her patients. I feel that so many times, doctors' offices have rude receptionists. It still did not make sense to me. I didn't feel like I would be in good care. He told us many times that hed get me pregnant and when that didnt happen, he just kept repeating that most people do; he seemed more frustrated than compassionate and didnt have much to offer in terms of how we might do things differently. she also stuck to established protocols and didn't personalize treatment to my specific issues, and if I asked questions she kind of blew me off. I mostly communicated with my primary nurse through the portal. Our costs ended up being all diagnostic or pregnancy related, and therefore we had pretty good insurance coverage. 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. He said IVF with ICSI was needed to make sure the sperm penetrated the egg. They mostly seemed annoyed that I was contacting them or asking questions at appointments. Dr DiMattina was very honest. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Michael DiMattina at Dominion Fertility? "His approach is one of minimal drugs and truly adhering to nature only transferring the number of embryos naturally conceived without any drugs. She wasn't able to fully answer all of our questions and had to refer us back to Dr. Waud. I'm so blessed to have gotten pregnant the first FET. They [staff at Dominion Fertility] are very honest and forthcoming with any information about my history and future cycles. He presented the options and let us make the decision. During weekdays I would go to the Bethesda office and ask to be seen at 7am and I was seen between 7 and 7:05. They don't give you lab results or even basic information about procedure outcomes unless you chase them down. They treated me more like a member of their family. They were always prompt with paperwork and everything we needed. However, I found it incredibly frustrating that when I would ask specific questions about my case, like why do you think our results were below expectations, or why are you choosing the same medical protocol when it didn't work that well before, or how many follicles do you see (during a monitoring appointment), he would never give me specific answers and often seemed to take offense that I was asking questions at all, like I was questioning his ability or something. Appointments are made very efficiently over the phone, and I have never been kept waiting past an appointment time before seeing the doctor. Critical when undertaking a large financial commitment like IVF. Download Dr. Waud is sensitive and friendly, but it's very hard to get to see her or talk to her. Dr DiMattina was very honest. One cycle was natural cycle ivf, so there were no injectable medications used. My egg retrieval went perfectly. 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. If you're going the natural cycle route, that's what they will do anyway because no doctor can be in seven days a week. I got to know the front desk staff so well on my last day I did say I was going to miss them. After suffering a major loss, I do not want to add more risk to pregnancy -- something that is riskier than I had ever expected. Dominion clearly cares about their patients and staff - we had a big snowstorm in DC one weekend, and they put up their staff at the hotel across the street so there'd be no chance they'd miss work! 9. I went through a half dozen natural cycle IVF procedures at this clinic. March 2, 2023 Dominion Voting Systems $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News is set to go to trial in April. 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