Made an appointment with Houston Fertility Institute - Anyone been there?

IBackBevo

So since my periods are getting crazier (this month I had a 21 day cycle and an 8 day LP - WTF?) and with my FSH coming back a little high (11.2), I decided to go talk to yet another RE about freezing some embryos. I went to see another doctor at Baylor in April who specializes in genetic issues, but he didn't think IVF/freezing was a good idea due to low AFC and suggested repeated IUI's.  However, someone on here told me that Baylor has a crappy lab.  I've heard a lot of good things about HFI and DH was a few years behind Dr. Griffith (at Houston Fertility Institute) in med school so I decided to make an appointment with him...plus, the HFI Willowbrook location is literally like only a couple of miles from my work.  So I made an appointment there.  Anyone been there?  I wonder what their take will be...   

imoverit

GL. I hope they can give a different perspective so that you can get a plan.

TJ1979

I'm afraid my opinion is not glowing.
However, I was at a different HFI, not willowbrook. I also went to the one in the med center one time and was so disappointed that I never went back. FX hit location is way better.

mdiblasi10

I haven't been there, but wanted to say good luck with your appointment!

Dragonfly1226

I hope this RE can shed some light on your situation!

IBackBevo

TJ1979 said:

I'm afraid my opinion is not glowing. However, I was at a different HFI, not willowbrook. I also went to the one in the med center one time and was so disappointed that I never went back. FX hit location is way better.

Do you live in Houston? I didn't know that...

IBackBevo

TJ1979 said:

I'm afraid my opinion is not glowing. However, I was at a different HFI, not willowbrook. I also went to the one in the med center one time and was so disappointed that I never went back. FX hit location is way better.

I hate to hear that you had a bad experience. I didn't have a good experience at Houston IVF so I'm not going back there...have you been to any other clinic in Houston?

Mr. & Mrs. Woodtick

I just wanted to wish you GL when/if you do decide to go see him.

TJ1979

IBackBevo said:

TJ1979 said:

I'm afraid my opinion is not glowing. However, I was at a different HFI, not willowbrook. I also went to the one in the med center one time and was so disappointed that I never went back. FX hit location is way better.

I hate to hear that you had a bad experience. I didn't have a good experience at Houston IVF so I'm not going back there...have you been to any other clinic in Houston?

I'm in Pearland, and I work in the med center.  I had success at Fertility Specialists of Houston.

TXwife9

I went to HFI Willowbrook for both of my IVF cycles and Griffith was my doctor. I love him and had a great experience.

TJ1979

TXwife9 said:

I went to HFI Willowbrook for both of my IVF cycles and Griffith was my doctor. I love him and had a great experience.

Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Hopefully the location I went to was the only one run by a barrel of untrained monkeys.

fabulouspinkmady

I also had a great experience with Dr. Griffith and HFI! Good luck!

MrsNukem

I am sorry you didn't have a good experience with Houston IVF. I was successful with them on my 2nd IVF with my twins. I would highly recommend doing acupuncture with Chris Axelrad at the Axelrad Clinic. I think he made all the difference since we didn't change anything protocol wise. He has many clients who are HFI patients. My friend who used HFI recommended him to me.

RoseHQ12

I just wanted to wish you luck with your consult, I hope they can guide you in the right direction. 

IBackBevo

Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

MrsNukem- I had a consult with Chris and then I got pregnant and didn't go back...probably should have because I had horrible MS and, later, pre-e. I actually did get pregnant at houston ivf, but I still had a bad experience. There were multiple issues, but

IBackBevo

Posted too soon. What I was saying was the biggest two issues were that: 1. I got an infection from the HSG and I could not get anyone to call ke back...for days. It took me several days to get a phone call returned and get a simple antibiotic. 2. My RX for progesterone ran out (during my pregnancy) which was sustaining ny pregnancy and it took them literally like a week (after I called 2 dozen times AND went up there and sat in the waiting room) to get a refill. All they had to do was call it in to the pharmacy but they couldn't be bothered to do that. The pharmacist was literally giving me progesterone without an rx just so I would not lose the pregnancy.

kimNtx76

On my 4th medicated iui cycle with Dr. Witz in the clear lake office. I think everyone goes to piney point for iui/ivf procedures after stimming in their dr.s office. Im not real satisfied with the staff at piney point but love love love dr. Witz and his staff at clear lake office.

kimNtx76

I love the clear lake office. They ALWAYS take my calls. I NEVER wait for appt. I ALWAYS show up whenever I can on day of appt. And walk straight past receptionist back to yolanda for bw then to ultra sound. In and out in 15 min. No joke. Maybe once Or twice had to leave a message but they cb immediately. Dr. Witz will call back too if u ask to speak to him. Any time I I have a concern they see me that day. Love the staff at HFI Clear Lake. Starting my 4th medicated iui cycle with them.