One cycle was natural cycle ivf, so there were no injectable medications used. Period. 941923, Hon. 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. When we did conceive, Dr. D (as he's called), called the little dot on the sonogram our "baby". The front desk staff, the nurses, and my coordinator made such a difference in my journey. When we were transferring to the next clinic, we requested our medical records. I also am a mental health professional so had the capacity to cope with the unfortunate circumstances. We were generally in and out with about half an hour. I love the monitoring hours, and the nurse hotline too. Another voting machine maker, Smartmatic USA, has made similar The place seems well-run and we have never had to wait too long to be seen. With Natural IVF there is only one egg produced at a time. When I called the nurse line for after hours care during miscarriage, the nurse on call was incredibly nonchalant, and I actually never heard from my primary nurse during that period of recovery which was disappointing. I can only talk about the Arlington location since all my visits where there. (Assigned nurse: Hollie). I haven't had such a good experience with a doctor putting us at ease yet patiently answering all our questions in a long time. Describe the protocols John David Gordon used in your cycles at Dominion Fertility and their degree of success. His reasoning is that PGS tested embryos have a higher rate of pregnancy, therefore, reducing the need for multiple embryos. This does not apply to me because we used Natural Cycle IVF - just my natural egg produced in a cycle without fertility medication prior. Appointments are made very efficiently over the phone, and I have never been kept waiting past an appointment time before seeing the doctor. 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. We had a lot of procedures that did not result in a pregnancy, and he was there for my pregnancies that ended in miscarriage. Dominion has also filed lawsuits against the TV networks One America News and Newsmax. The costs are high, although I found Dominion to be less expensive than other practices. She [our Dominion Fertility nurse] was very nice, but for many years on the job, I would have expected better communication, understanding. If the egg retrievals had been during a weekend when he was not working, another doctor would have done them. Dr. Gordon is very honest and is great at explain procedures and what to expect with each procedure. They mostly seemed annoyed that I was contacting them or asking questions at appointments. As a previous billing provider myself, I know that insurance has screwed up before. He was younger, fresher and seemingly more up to date on the latest medical studies, Use all the doctors at Dominion. 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. From Dr. D to the Dominion staff, I felt like I mattered. However, for us it was more important to feel we were receiving the best medical treatment and he is highly competent. Dr. Gordon comes out to greet you in the waiting room. Also my best friend got pregnant at Dominion Fertility. Most everything that occurs during a Natural Cycle IVF treatment (monitoring, egg retrieval, semen collection, fertilization, embryo transfer, etc.) The nursing staff seemed to have high turnover. Every other doctor called that the "embryo. (Assigned nurse: Jen Machovina). We're lucky that our insurance covers infertility treatment. I think the time frame is very convenient. This was great because it was the quarter of the cost of one cycle, and there were little use of extra hormonesThe nurses are amazing! 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. I have generally great insurance so cant imagine how much more difficult their process is for patients who do NOT have it. My monitoring experience was good. 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. Embryo fertilization went perfectly. 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. It seemed like the most important was to sell us on the IVF Guarantee program which would end up costing us a lot more money. What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility? I was on the antagonist protocol for both IVF cycles. 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. 3 fertilized. I'm so blessed to have gotten pregnant the first FET. The clinic [Dominion Fertility] started early which was very convenient for my work scheduleHolli and the nursing staff took great care of us. I don't think they do multiple embryo transfers. It is an aggravating experience where you wish they would just combine it all into one visit. 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. The cost quoted is not exactly the same as the cost billed per natural cycle IVF. My calls and emails are always returned that day, and the nursing staff and IVF coordinators are wonderful people. The communication is terrible. As someone nervous with needles, this was HUGE. Ask her to go over all details of your case with a fine tooth comb, examining all contingencies, and not necessarily deciding that the simple answer is the best answer. He will be very honest and not sell you a procedure or a statistic that won't work. We used Natural Cycle IVF. (Assigned nurse: Sam). Very detailed, informative, and compassionate. My egg retrieval went perfectly. I don't know if my treatment plan was tailored to me or how common my experience was, so I can't speak on that - but I felt heard and cared for during every conversation from my consultation through graduation. It is a comfortable place to receive treatment. 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. Attention to detail is on a 1 - 10 scale, and is scored based on the rate, and severity, of errors committed by the clinic according to the patients. March 2, 2023 Dominion Voting Systems $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News is set to go to trial in April. I had insurance but they required me to leave a large deposit rather than billing through my insurance and then billing me. If you need hand holding, he's not for you. We will incur additional fees for genetic testing (TBD). While waiting for my transfer I was prescribed progesterone and estrogen. Get informed about the process and ask as many questions as you can. 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. IVF - estrace, Gonal F, Menopur, Ganirelix. I had to always initiate questions or do research online to figure out information. He will try different approaches quickly if something is not working. Weve been through several losses, which was not something she was dismissive of. 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. He [Dr. DiMattina] was always available by phone or message. Dr. Gordon was the right fit from the beginning. During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility? From the first time he came in to monitor me, he was asking me personal questions about my career and interests. I feel that so many times, doctors' offices have rude receptionists. The monitoring hours start early and end at 9AM. The billing folks are not super clear, but having encountered others at other clinics, that seems to be par for the course. 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. Just seems like this clinic wants money. I got to know the front desk staff so well on my last day I did say I was going to miss them. When you call the nurses, you always have to leave a message and then they will call you back. Period. 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. First cycle was a fresh transfer (unsuccessful). 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. One thing I think that is unique to Dominion is that the offer an in-home injection teaching. What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility? The financial counselor is clear and upfront about costs, and she has been very helpful with communicating with the insurance company on my behalf. 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. Receptionists are kind and not rude, which is HUGE. Ask this reviewer a question about their experience with Michael DiMattina at Dominion Fertility. The whole point of seeing them was to having the proper testing done. I love the nurses at Dominion. 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 very first appointment went great, I thought the nurses were friendly and Dr. Kay explained the testing we would need. 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. It was a few hundred dollars for our first few rounds of IUI. By the time it was over, I wanted to only see Dr. Gordon. I didn't particular feel like a number to Dr. Sarajari but I also didn't necessary feel super attended to or well informed. The entire experience at Dominion Fertility was pretty terrible. My embryo transfer also went perfectly. First 3 cycles covered by insurance. I feel that so many times, doctors' offices have rude receptionists. They also offer bilingual services for Spanish speakers, as well as military discounts for active duty members. In total we spent 16,500The Arlington office is the best! 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. 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. My experience was pretty mediocre. 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 am currently 11 weeks pregnant and remaining hopeful! She told me to expect a high number of eggs retrieved, then when I responded poorly to stims in my first cycle she just kind of shrugged and repeated the exact same protocol for my second cycle. The staff is very professional and they have a nice large waiting room. A major weakness is their financial department. Dominion Voting Systems has sued Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell for making false accusations of election fraud that defamed the company after the 2020 How was your experience with John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility? 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. Dr. D is very kind, calm, and confident. Within 36 hours I was in the office for an egg retrieval. Natural IVF is not offered at many clinics, but Dr. D takes the time educate his patients and select the best option for treatement. We were sad to have to go to a new doctor and wanted to stay with them for the whole pregnancy! I wait some more, call back, still nothing submitted for reprocessing. Very detailed, informative, and compassionate. Monitoring was from 7 to 9 am. 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. 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. Download Record 941410: Joint Appendix (4.0 MB) Download Record For me, it was very reasonable. Some nurses were more compassionate and informative than others. 6 eggs. This wasn't typical for themThey had a long time window for monitoring so you can easily pick a time convenient for you. Paid out of pocket for last 2. The business side of the clinic is disorganized; they didn't keep. I can't comment on eSET because after genetic testing (PGS/PGT) of my embryos, I was only left with one healthy embryo. 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 will try different approaches quickly if something is not working [Dominion -Arlington clinic is] Very organized, convenient locations and hours, accommodating and competent medical staff. She said she will send bills for reprocessing. However, in hindsight I would have done some more homework and selected Dr. Gordon as my primary endochronologist for a variety of reasons, Monitoring is by default a disorganized event. Dr. D is very confident. They were our primary point of contact with the clinic, were very responsive, and answered many of our questions. 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 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. 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. They'll help you as you go along. I felt very trusting of her opinions and recommendations. It helped us make the most informed decision and made us feel empowered and confident that we were doing so. It helped us make the most informed decision and made us feel empowered and confident that we were doing so. (Assigned nurse: Donna Jove). I mostly communicated with my primary nurse through the portal. I felt like a number at the other clinic. 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. 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. Natalie Sophia (who runs the donor egg program) was one of the most ethical and professional nurses I have ever met. My insurance covered doctor visits. I chose a package that included up to two retrievals (embryo banking) and up to two transfers as needed until a live birth. We were able to use it for medications which were covered, but not the treatment. 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. Dominion has alleged in its lawsuit that during the 2020 presidential election the right-wing talk channel recklessly disregarded the truth and pushed various pro Dr DiMattina was very honest. Overall, no one was terrible nor exceptional. 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. The fact that Dominion Fertility has a poor financial navigation department decreases its value. Dominion does not do multiple embryo transfers. Wow! My insurance agreed to call her to work things out but she has not returned calls. Yes we paid for this out of pocket the cost of IVF treatment was $16,000 and medication an additional $7,800. They were always prompt with paperwork and everything we needed. The office is nice, a large waiting room. They do all of the pre-authorizing and tell us what is and is not covered by insurance. I agree with this approach. Every nurse was a little different. I imagine that would have been different if it was on a week day. Download Dr. Waud did not have any of the test results when she made the diagnosis of PCOS and put me on metformin. 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 really appreciated that he set his expectations for our care. I asked for clarification only for her to talk fast and not really help me understand her logic. He's progressive (first to offer PGS and PGD along with natural cycle IVF, which worked for us on our 2nd pregnancy). The nursing staff I saw at monitoring visits were mostly very friendly and competent. They all really cared for us. Then when my egg was mature enough I was told to do a trigger shot (which speeds up the maturity). My calls and emails are always returned that day, and the nursing staff and IVF coordinators are wonderful people. I always appreciated his personal phone calls and follow up with my OB. The staff is very professional and they have a nice large waiting room. Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy, Failed to send your chart to another clinic, Failed to inform you of changes in protocol. The BCP reset worked. They were so caring and made us feel so at ease. If you need hand holding, he's [Dr. DiMattina is] not for you. Strengths: the clinic is conveniently located, clean, and very nice. Besides Dr. Gordon, this is the best part about Dominion. I was lucky that my egg retrievals were during the week so he was able to do them. 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. The doctor's job is to simply monitor your natural cycle. Dr. DiMattina is, as I mentioned before, kind, calm, controlled and clearly an expert in his field. Ask this reviewer a question about their experience with John David Gordon at Dominion Fertility. The fact that I have my embryos at the facility and I have to go back for a transfer makes me mad. 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. I know that this included some information she'd told us before, but she still took the time to rehash it for us. Monitoring appointments happen in the mornings every day of the week, starting slightly later on the weekends. Dr. Gordon seems to be a good professional and a very nice person. This clinic [Dominion Fertility] is wonderful. 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. After every disappointing result, he'd ask us in for follow up personal visit with a hug and a smile. Even after failed transfers it was hard to get her to return my calls. 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