How Did You Pick Your RE?

kindershlitz

So I mentioned in the thread further down that I am going to be headed to an RE soon.  The teeny tiny optimist left in me says I won't need the appointment, but I know that it can take awhile to get in and I want to target December.  So did you get a referral from your OB or based on recommendations? Another way?   I have no recommendations to go off of, so should I just call my OB and ask them? I'm assuming they will send me to the place where DH got his SA but not certain.  I've been here over a year and I still feel clueless. 

Grammar people: Is it an RE or a RE?  I should know that too

meredithcarole

I am still kind of working on this (on tomorrow's to do list), but I asked one of MH's coworkers who has one who she used and then tlc35 recommended that I go to 3T and ask in a post if anyone had one in my area that they would recommend.  2 women there responded with different providers, but the same practice.  There is also an IF board that I would assume would have knowledgable ladies.  One of the providers that was recommended has the highest Health Grade rating for an RE in my area, so I am going to try and get in with her.  

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tlc35

There are 2 practices near me for RE's and one is bigger (and more established) than the other.  Right now I am living in one city and working in the next city over which is a bit over an hour drive.  I chose the bigger one since it has offices in both cities.  I suspect there are several TTGP members who go to this office as well.
ETA: Asking on 3T or IF is always a good idea as well

Lesliem0901

Hi @kindershlitz. Are you from metro Detroit area? I would highly recommend my RE if you are.

kindershlitz

@Lesliem0901‌ yes! I'm Interested in your recommendation! I'm looking into Michigan Reproductive Medicine right now. 

Lesliem0901

OK. Highly, highly recommend Dr. Wolfe at RMA in Troy. Dr. Miller is my primary (I see both of them depending who's working), but Dr. Wolfe did my actual procedure and I love her.  Best demeanor; gives hugs; makes you feel special; competent and super nice. Dr. Miller is very competent too just not so warm and fuzzy.

Good luck! Feel free to PM me if you have specific questions/ concerns.

kindershlitz

Thanks! I did make an appt at mrm but only because that is who my Ob works with. I go to Generations. Was that the RE you started with (based off siggy). I have BCBS but I also have no IF coverage so not sure if that matters

URMySunshine77

I'm happy that you got a rec!!

boymamaco

I realize its late in the game, but my advice (if you dont have a personal preference) is to pick whichever one is more convenient to you. If you do end up cycling with them you will be going in for blood work on a REGULAR basis. I only did two IUI's before but I was there A LOT. I personally liked going in for early morning blood draws on my way to work, but it also helped the clinic was on my commute. Just my .02

C_Girlie

With my crappy insurance I don't need referrals. I simply called up my union insurance and asked them for a participating RE. I went to that doc twice & decided he wasn't the one for me. A few months passed & I had my annual obgyn apt. My obgyn recommended another RE to me who happened to also be in my insurance network. Because I now have a diagnosis I have to pay oop. I love my current RE but my pickets don't like him

ksgsmu

ticker warning** PAIF response


I found my RE via my OB but you can compare RE stats at SART.org   My insurance covered nothing so I wanted the best.  The RE recommended to me happened to have the highest SART scores in my region so I stayed with him.  Also if you are in a certain city try asking over on Pregant after IF boards etc... to see if anyone has recs in your area!

Good luck!