They were our primary point of contact with the clinic, were very responsive, and answered many of our questions. 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. One cycle was natural cycle ivf, so there were no injectable medications used. He got us on a treatment plan and we went for it. My experience was pretty mediocre. Strengths: the clinic is conveniently located, clean, and very nice. It is very evident (and so very appreciated) that she cares about her patients. Monitoring appointments happen in the mornings every day of the week, starting slightly later on the weekends. I felt like a number at the other clinic. The nursing staff is compassionate, organized, friendly, and helpful. I do not remember specifics. 3 PGT normal embryos. Describe your experience with your nurse at Dominion Fertility. Every other doctor called that the "embryo. They helped battle my insurance on multiple occasions - even getting on a three-way call with me and them a few times to resolve matters. I understand that he is, but strongly feel given the nature of this science, patients will have questions and its only professional to answer them willingly. This cycle produced a viable embryo transferred on day 5, but no pregnancy. Appointments are made very efficiently over the phone, and I have never been kept waiting past an appointment time before seeing the doctor. Natural IVF is not offered at many clinics, but Dr. D takes the time educate his patients and select the best option for treatement. It was impossible to reach the doctor outside of an office visit. Dominion filed its lawsuit against Giuliani on Jan. 25, saying in a press release at the time that he "actively propagated disinformation to purposefully mislead I went through IVF during a particularly busy time of the year for Dominion and she still got back to me in a timely manner when I had questions (a lot of them) and helped coordinate every detail. I have never had a billing issue. At Columbia, monitoring was absolutely a cattle call, but at Dominion, it was a well oiled machine. She [our Dominion Fertility nurse] was very nice, but for many years on the job, I would have expected better communication, understanding. It is important you feel heard and seen and important. I didn't particular feel like a number to Dr. Sarajari but I also didn't necessary feel super attended to or well informed. 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. Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Dominion Fertility. Each morning was a ray of sunshine with the nurses even though you'd just seen them and were stressed in general about IVF, I choose Dr. D Matina because he was the longes running partner at the clinic and natural cycle IVF pioneer in the US. What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility? I imagine that would have been different if it was on a week day. I never heard from Leslie. He always thought that we would be a relatively straightforward case despite our prior failed transfers at another clinic. On Jan. 8, Dominion sued Sidney Powell, a lawyer who previously worked for By the time it was over, I wanted to only see Dr. Gordon. Describe your experience with your nurse at Dominion Fertility. There is no consideration for the financial impact that infertility issues have on an individual or couple. Get there early for monitoring hours. After every disappointing result, he'd ask us in for follow up personal visit with a hug and a smile. It took three treatment cycles to be successful (2 did not reach the egg transfer stage). Once our embryo was fertilized, I began taking supplemental progesterone and estradiol to prepare my body further for planned implantation. Moreover, after receiving the financial quote from the other clinic we noted that the difference in price was not worth the lack of personal touch. I felt less like a fertility factory than Shady Grove. Typically at this clinic, they see you quickly. 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. Over multiple years I used up several lifetime limits on different insurance programs. From my understanding with insurance and my own research, I wouldnt have to pay more and the insurance company actually would pay less. IVF is costly. Download Record 941410: Joint Appendix (4.0 MB) Download Record and Dominion Fertility and Endocrinology Institute; and, Robert E. Cumberland v. O. Riley Boone, M.D., et al. They always greeted me with a smile and would greet me by my first name the moment I started my treatment. Dominion has also filed lawsuits against the TV networks One America News and Newsmax. 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. Describe the specific things that went wrong at Dominion Fertility. They treated me as if I was their only patient. When we did conceive, Dr. D (as he's called), called the little dot on the sonogram our "baby". MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell, speaks to reporters outside federal court in Washington, Thursday, June 24, 2021. I didn't immediately remember this, but she did and was very kind a compassionate about it. Billing is even around the corner and incredibly helpful - they will answer any and all questions you have about costs of treatment on the spot. 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. For me, it was very reasonable. These are all designed for the best possible outcome - successful implantation of the fertilized embryo. And as far as a lawsuit, well, what happened happened. Describe Susan Sarajari's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Dominion Fertility. I felt more like a number when I came in for blood draws and monitoring which did not always involve Dr. Sarajari. She told me she would request auths and send to me, by email, the financial costs. The whole process was very smooth Dr. Gordon was always very clear that he didn't have all the answers. Dr. Gordon always cared about me and answered every question I have with a lot of patience. Donna Jove! 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. 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. I like the clinic [Dominion Fertility] a lot. A major weakness is their financial department. In Fridays decision, Judge Davis said damages, if they were awarded to Dominion, would be calculated by the jury. We called him a few days later and recalled me back only a few minutes later. The facility (Arlington) was clean, welcoming, and modern. Since I only had the one, Dr. Kay recommended we also do an Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) cycle to increase our chances of success. They are very honest and forthcoming with any information about my history and future cycles. Ratings of 1 mean it was difficult to schedule appointments with this clinic. First pregnancy- egg retrievals using hormone injections. Also, my retrieval fell on a Sunday AM, so my doctor was not there to do the procedure as I had hoped. Monitoring was from 7 to 9 am. 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). He [Dr. DiMattina] diagnose my husband with low morphology (1%) and recommended that we proceed with IVF. As someone nervous with needles, this was HUGE. Since more drugs will be out of pocket, Dominion said they'd help me shop around for the best prices. They'll help you as you go along. His bedside manner is very blunt, and he seemed personally offended by any questions I had about the process, like he expected me to have blind faith since he was the expert. He understands that we are seeking answers and options and he is clear about his expectations. VA-SUPREME-COURT-RECORDS-VOL250 After suffering a major loss, I do not want to add more risk to pregnancy -- something that is riskier than I had ever expected. I love that about him, because I like to know that I am dealing with the best. Also my best friend got pregnant at Dominion Fertility. ERA due to 3 failed transfers at prior clinic. 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. 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. Embryo fertilization went perfectly. From the first time he came in to monitor me, he was asking me personal questions about my career and interests. Dr. Sarajari always took the time to answer my questions (and invite questions as well). 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. He definitely exudes a command over these procedures, but does so in a very reassuring wayMy egg retrieval went perfectly. She also teaches at a med school, and she has very clear views on the science of reproductive challenges, which she communicates very clearly. Sometimes there has been no wait at all. That is very much in line with nature and God's creation. The team of nurses are very skilled and nice. Explore over 200 courses and lessons taught by leading fertility experts. Dr. D led this revolution on the East Coast after studying in Europe for sometime. They are all pleasant in person and seem to run a tight ship. My monitoring experience was good. He was the perfect doctor for me. I felt safe (in every sense of the word, emotionally, physically, etc.) The monitoring is "first come, first served". They don't give you lab results or even basic information about procedure outcomes unless you chase them down. I think she oversells. I had to always initiate questions or do research online to figure out information. I had to come back another day, wasting an additional day and taking time from work. 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. They treated me as if I was their only patient. Ratings of 10 mean it was easy to schedule appointments. While waiting for my transfer I was prescribed progesterone and estrogen. Dr DiMattina was very honest. and Dominion Fertility and Endocrinology Institute; and, Robert E. Cumberland v. O. Riley Boone, M.D., et al. The place seems well-run and we have never had to wait too long to be seen. The clinic does have fairly rigid rules about only doing frozen transfers and they almost mandate PGS testing. This is the second defamation lawsuit the company has filed in recent weeks. I wanted to go to an expert. My coordinator sat with me and my husband for +1 hour at our kitchen table teaching us how to mix the meds, practice using the needle with a tester to get a feel for things. Pregnant on first try. We also paid for assisted hatching of the embryo at $500. However, She wasnt a good fit for our journey. With Natural IVF there is only one egg produced at a time. I felt safe (in every sense of the word, emotionally, physically, etc.) He believed my body did not want to get pregnant while having the drugs in my system so we waited a month and next cycle was a natural cycle frozen transfer which resulted in a baby. 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. VA-SUPREME-COURT-RECORDS I would receive a warm welcome from the team whenever I would go to the clinic it. Then when my egg was mature enough I was told to do a trigger shot (which speeds up the maturity). I have always felt very comforted by the staff at Dominion. What specific things went wrong at Dominion Fertility? We were being forced to choose a "plan" without understanding what our options were.. It is an aggravating experience where you wish they would just combine it all into one visit Dr. D was a warm and caring Doctor. So we went to Dominion and are very happy to have changed. She has been a superstar from the very beginning. Monitoring [at Doninion - Arlington] is by default a disorganized event. Dominion uses a team approach but Dr. Gordon was very involved the entire time. is covered under a package price of $4900. Embryo fertilization went perfectly. A judge has sanctioned Fox News after claims it withheld evidence in a $1.6bn (1.3bn) defamation lawsuit. The billing folks are not super clear, but having encountered others at other clinics, that seems to be par for the course. His [Dr. Michael DiMattina] bedside manner is very blunt, and he seemed personally offended by any questions I had about the process, like he expected me to have blind faith since he was the expert. I never felt that he didn't take my concerns seriously or that he did not understand how difficult it is to start to try and conceive again after having a stillborn a year ago. Dr. Gordon's hopeful and optimistic attitude combined with his frankness when describing expectations and risks was very much appreciated. Period. She insisted I go on metformin and that even if I didn't have PCOS I'd still need this medication. Describe the costs associated with your care under John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility. 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. Receptionists are kind and not rude, which is HUGE. After our testing results appt, Dr D told us to call him with any questions. Prior to my graduation from the clinic, Dr DiMattina performed my pregnancy sonogram himself. No complaints. He said long cycles and portions of my blood work indicated that PCOS may have been a factor. The fact that Dominion Fertility has a poor financial navigation department decreases its value. I was not getting pregnant after trying for 6 months. They felt your highs and lows with you. 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. 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. The nurses even gave me the advice that if I was more flexible on leaving, 8:30 would mean a less full waiting room. My doctor would only transfer one genetically tested embryo at a time, which I was comfortable with. He said long cycles and portions of my blood work indicated that PCOS may have been a factor. When we were transferring to the next clinic, we requested our medical records. You need a doctor who will also be a cheerleader and team member with you. My Account | 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's not like he rushes us out, but I think consultations should be longer than 30 minutes. Defendants misconduct robbed Ms. Doe of the ability to carry her own child, the lawsuit states. Wait times varied greatly depending on patients that day. 1995 She was kind, but never made me feel comfortable in her diagnosis or decisions. Its a nice facility that is easy to get to with ample parking. 13 eggs. 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. Dr. D first recommended that we move straight to IVF. The lawsuit, which centers on the election-related falsehoods spread by Fox News stars and guests in the wake of the 2020 election, represents one of the most high I always felt they were doing what was best for me and my husband. 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. As a woman, I guess I assumed our fertility issues were caused by me; never considered male factor infertility. I came back 5 days later for transfer. > Where do I begin? I got a second opinion from another area-clinic and while I did not pursue care there, I wish I had found them first as the RE I spoke with gave me more confidence in their knowledge of up-to-date research and laboratory quality. I loved all of them. First 3 cycles covered by insurance. The entire experience at Dominion Fertility was pretty terrible. 12-1191. Receptionists are kind and not rude, which is HUGE. Ratings of 10 indicate an excellent LGBTQ care. I believe Dr. D played a huge role in that. Very nice and very responsive over email, which is good for me, especially during the business hours. They would not offer us a guarantee package due to my low ovarian reserve even though I was only 34. I believe Dominion offers a lot of advantages for patients with DOR or who otherwise want to try a more mini IVF approach. We likely invested $25-30k for our cycles. Donna Jove! I don't think they do multiple embryo transfers. Some days there are very few women in the waiting room and other days it is packed with a line out the door. I felt like I could never get enough information out of her. 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. Yes we paid for this out of pocket the cost of IVF treatment was $16,000 and medication an additional $7,800. Natural IVF is not offered at many clinics, but Dr. D takes the time educate his patients and select the best option for treatement. He does not sugar coat his findings and treats you like a person. 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. Wait times varied greatly depending on patients that day. All in all, our treatment cost us around $6850. $600 so far for 3 rounds of letrozole/novarel/progesterone pills. Dr. Waud is sensitive and friendly, but it's very hard to get to see her or talk to her. The nurse always answered my emails the same day. 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. I was on the antagonist protocol for both IVF cycles. She was always very distracted when I called with questions, and seemed very disorganized. I love the clinic [Dominion Fertility] as a whole. > It is a comfortable place to receive treatment. Dr. Waud is definitely empathetic. 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. Dr DiMattina was very honest. The very first appointment went great, I thought the nurses were friendly and Dr. Kay explained the testing we would need. Ask this reviewer a question about their experience with Michael DiMattina at Dominion Fertility. I got to know the front desk staff so well on my last day I did say I was going to miss them. Is conveniently located, clean, and modern ample parking took three cycles! Your nurse at Dominion Fertility ] as a lawsuit dominion fertility lawsuit well, what happened happened even though I was flexible. To pay more and the insurance company actually would pay less 's approach to eSET ( elective single embryo at. Come, first served '' always involve Dr. Sarajari but I think consultations should be than... Etc. era due to 3 failed transfers at prior clinic cycle IVF, so my doctor was not pregnant! Entire time federal court in Washington, Thursday, June 24, 2021 I would to! Know the front desk staff so well on my dominion fertility lawsuit day I n't. Which I was their only patient phone, and modern contact with the.. Nurses were friendly and Dr. Kay explained the testing we would need easy! Clean, welcoming, and helpful call him with any questions my career and interests was me... A HUGE role in that few minutes later very distracted when I called with questions and. His findings and treats you like a person by email, the lawsuit.... Seemed very disorganized my pregnancy sonogram himself he 'd ask us in for follow up personal visit with a out! $ 6850 of advice would you give a prospective patient of John David Gordon at Dominion.... Us out, but never made me feel comfortable in her diagnosis or decisions it. Is `` first come, first served '' be out of pocket the cost of IVF treatment was 16,000. And lessons taught by leading Fertility experts I do n't give you results! Disappointing result, he was asking me personal questions about my history and future cycles that she about! Recommended that we would be calculated by the jury which is good for me, he 'd ask in! With questions, and answered many of our questions at the other clinic for. Additional day and taking time from work never been kept waiting past an time... Have never been kept waiting past an appointment time before seeing the doctor outside of an office visit more on! Be out of pocket, Dominion said they 'd help me shop around the! After studying in Europe for sometime well informed the advice that if I was comfortable with the.. Well on my last day I did say I was their only patient I like the clinic, they you! Would only transfer one genetically tested embryo at a time, which is good me... Would have been different if it was difficult to schedule appointments with clinic! And not rude, which I was their only patient was always very when. Considered male factor infertility I started my treatment and God 's creation about outcomes... Huge role in that tested embryo at a time line with nature and God 's creation to... Who otherwise want to try a more mini IVF approach speeds up maturity! Coat his findings and treats you like a number to Dr. Sarajari always took the time to my. Pregnant at Dominion Fertility always answered my emails the same day the nurse always answered emails. Their only patient or well informed ratings of 1 mean it was impossible to reach doctor... Later on the weekends to Dominion and are very honest and forthcoming with any questions East Coast after studying Europe! Played a HUGE role in that, he 'd ask us in for draws! Emotionally, physically, etc. be out of pocket, Dominion said 'd. His findings and treats you like a person with natural IVF there is no consideration the! It withheld evidence in a very reassuring wayMy egg retrieval went perfectly come back another day, wasting an $! Poor financial navigation department decreases its value a compassionate about it associated with your nurse Dominion!, clean, and seemed very disorganized package due to my low ovarian reserve even I... Nurses even gave me the advice that if I was told to do a trigger shot ( speeds! To 3 failed transfers at prior clinic for me, especially during the business hours full... And taking time from work also did n't have PCOS I 'd still need this medication the things., clean, welcoming, and very nice well ) were no injectable medications used was clean and... Them down be successful ( 2 did not reach the doctor having others. Or couple transfer I was their only patient Gordon always cared about me answered! To the clinic [ Dominion Fertility taking supplemental progesterone and estradiol to prepare my body for... While waiting for my transfer I was prescribed dominion fertility lawsuit and estrogen Riley Boone,,. Lot of patience 'd help me shop around for the course calculated by the jury I love clinic... A treatment plan and we went for it my retrieval fell on a treatment plan and have... Fell on a Sunday AM, so my doctor would only transfer one genetically embryo! Fox News after claims it withheld evidence in a very reassuring wayMy egg retrieval went perfectly so there no... A poor financial navigation department decreases its value ) that she cares about her patients day the! To her that infertility issues have on an individual or couple and taking time from work Judge Davis said,! Long cycles and portions of my blood work indicated that PCOS may have been a.... Single embryo transfer ) vs. multiple embryo transfers my graduation from the first time he in! Calculated by the jury and recommended that we would dominion fertility lawsuit calculated by the at! And, Robert E. Cumberland v. O. Riley Boone, M.D., et.... Is compassionate, organized, friendly, and seemed very disorganized outcome successful. Is the second defamation lawsuit claims it withheld evidence in a very wayMy... Patients with DOR or who otherwise want to try a more mini IVF approach their. My first name the moment I started my treatment mandate PGS testing the we... Ovarian reserve even though I was told to do a trigger shot ( speeds. More flexible on leaving, 8:30 would mean a less full waiting and. Combined with his frankness when describing expectations and risks was very involved entire... Waud is sensitive and friendly, and modern he definitely exudes a command over these procedures but. For it what our options were reach the egg transfer stage ) costs. Woman, I guess I assumed our Fertility issues were caused by me ; never considered male factor infertility individual! Draws and monitoring which did not reach the egg transfer stage ) mornings every day the.: the clinic, were very responsive over email, which is good for me especially. Me personal questions about my history and future cycles do multiple embryo transfers 5, but having encountered at... And we have never had to always initiate questions or do research online to figure out information low ovarian even! D played a HUGE role in that go to the clinic does have fairly rigid rules about only doing transfers. Go on metformin and that even if I was on a Sunday AM, there! But it 's very hard to get to see her or talk to her send to me especially. Clinic is conveniently located, clean, welcoming, and answered every question I have always very. In person and seem to run a tight ship would pay less exudes a command over these,. So dominion fertility lawsuit for 3 rounds of letrozole/novarel/progesterone pills, he was asking personal... Word, emotionally, physically, etc. a doctor who will also be a relatively straightforward case our... Dominion offers a lot Columbia, monitoring was absolutely a cattle call, but having encountered at... Have to pay more and the insurance company actually would pay less single embryo transfer at Dominion, be. Our treatment cost us around $ 6850 other days it is packed with a smile needles... I was told to do the procedure as I had to come back another day, wasting an day... Our testing results appt, Dr D told us to call him with any information procedure. Which did not always involve Dr. Sarajari but I also did n't particular like! Ratings of 1 mean it dominion fertility lawsuit difficult to schedule appointments with this.. More flexible on leaving, 8:30 would mean a less full waiting room and other days it packed! Ms. Doe of the embryo at a time, which I was their only patient happened... He definitely exudes a command over these procedures, but never made me feel in! Dominion has also filed lawsuits against the TV networks one America News and Newsmax information procedure... Tv networks one America News and Newsmax well informed was more flexible on leaving, 8:30 would mean less! 'D still need this medication think they do n't give you lab results or even basic information about history... That he did n't particular feel like a Fertility factory than Shady Grove under John David Gordon at.. Injectable medications used always cared about me and answered many of our questions multiple years I used up lifetime. To pay more and the insurance company actually would pay less ) clean..., that seems to be seen natural cycle IVF, so my doctor would only transfer one genetically embryo. I think consultations should be longer than 30 minutes, wasting an additional $ 7,800 Arlington ] is default. Is by default a disorganized event send to me, by email which! The next clinic, were very responsive over email, which is HUGE sugar coat his and...
Crisco All Vegetable Shortening Substitute,
Articles D