Emory Atlanta Reproductive Center?

ovugirl · February 2009

Hello! I am new to the boards and was curious if anyone has had any experience with the Emory Atlanta Reproductive Center - good or bad. I have been TTC for over a year now and have finally decided to make an appointment with an RE. Looks like our insurance primarily covers doctor's at that facility.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Bradbride · February 2009

I remember asking the same question and did not get good feedback. We are working with Reproductive Biology Associates and love them. I know a few folks have used another RE in town and been very happy. You might post over on the TTTC board and ask for recs in Atlanta. Good luck!

One other piece of advice I have is have you checked with your OBGYN to see if they can do any initial testing? This will save you money if you don't have fertility coverage.

Janimal · February 2009

I have 3 friends who went to Emory who had awful experiences. They used to have a great embryologist -- who was recruited away to work at ACRM.

The two clinics in town I would recommend are RBA and ACRM. I went to ACRM so may be a little biased FOR them. But RBA has a good rep also. the differences between the 2, as I see them, are these...

RBA has an awesome doctor on board for male issues. If your fertility issues are male factor, go to them. Absolutely. A word of caution about RBA, their incidences of high order multiples and selective reductions are higher than other clinics. I have heard over and over again from friends who had their doctor at RBA recommend transferring more embryos than might otherwise be recommended, or being triggered for an IUI with TONS of mature follicles. I personally know 3 parents who had selective reduction there.

ACRM and RBA have similiar success rates, but that ACRM has a lower multiples rate gave me an additional reason to choose them. They don't risk multiples for the sake of good stats, and it hasn't hurt their stats either - which are excellent. That being said, if you do end up at RBA, you still are in charge of what happens, and can make your own decisions about what you are comfortable with. And there are a bunch of women right here on this board who had awesome experiences with RBA and people seem to really love Dr Toledo.

At ACRM, you see a doctor at every visit. I loved that! No ultrasound techs, the doctors all see patients so through my treatment I met every doctor and saw and spoke to an MD at every visit. This was a big deal to me. (At RBA, I think they have techs you see sometimes.) My assigned nurse, Laura, was awesome to me. One of the nurses in the operating suite even sent us a card after we got pg to congratulate us. This was done from her personally, not the practice. I just got the impression the whole time that I was cared about. And Dr Denis is freaking awesome! I have referred other friends to him. One friend asked if she could move her frozen embryos to have him transfer but he said no because the transfer would be the same procedure at either location, so moving the embryos would be an unneccessary expense. I personally asked him to perform some tests on me and he could have done them and taken my money, but instead he assured me they were unnecessary. I trust him. I wish he could be my doctor all the time.

One other thing -- I have heard awful billing stuff about both practices. Go over bills with a fine tooth comb.

OctoberGal2007 · February 2009

I had a bad experience with RBA when I first moved here in June 2008. Regardless, I was just pursuing a RE for Clomid at that time. I walked out of RBA and got referrals on this board last summer. Emory clinic got bad reviews. I decided to locate an Ob-Gyn that would work with me (I found her on this board). My local Ob-gyn did any testing that I did not already have done prior to my move to Atlanta and I got pregnant on 100mg of Clomid.

Not sure what your RE needs are but if you are interested in trying oral meds, like Clomid, depending on your insurance, starting with a gyn might be the best route or at least most cost effective. Your OB-Gyn can order all blood work, HSG testing, U/S etc. These were covered 100% by my insurance at my Ob-gyn...but RBA does not accept insurance beyond the initial consultation (at least that was the deal last summer). Plus, call your insurance to determine what your coverage is for infertility.....it varies greatly! And most of all--have faith!

lindzed · February 2009

I'm not sure about Emory, but I used ACRM and loved loved loved them. I can seriously not say enough good things. I was sad when I graduated to my OB becuase I missed getting to go there. I ended up being diagnoised with PCOS and treated with medicine to make my insulin better. They actually took me off the Clomid my doctor had prescribed. I loved the they wanted to really figure out what was going on before treating me. The fact they discovered it helped me continue to take meds through this pregnancy and actually not have another m/c. They answered all of my questions and could not have been nicer. There insurance people where great. They dealt with everything with my insurance (which only covered diagnosis no treatments) and I ended up paying nothing. I used Dr. Tanner and will be happy to give you the info in you need it.

LAD111707 · February 2009

I do not know anything about Emory. I am currently seeing Dr Slayden at the Lawrenceville RBA location. So far I really like him and his office. I also know of one other person who used him and now has twins.

Also, RBA does take insurance or atleast they take my insurance. So far mine has paid for all ultrasounds and will pay for up to 6 IUI's with RBA. I also haven't had any billing problems yet.

Good luck!!

Janimal · February 2009

The danger of taking Clomid from an OB is that it is given out so often without proper monitoring.

For example, on 1010mg of Clomid I produced 2 mature follicles. I triggered and did inseminations with no real risk of high order multiples. A friend of mine had 15 mature follicles with the same dose of Clomid!! I would NOT have triggered and inseminated with that number -- but how do you know if you aren't monitored properly? Also, Clomid can affect your uterine lining. (Mine was fine) -- and if your lining is thinned it could cause serious issues. Again, proper monitoring is the key. Some OBs are awesome about this, but for the most part, OBs know about caring for you while pregnant, not getting you pregnant.

Janimal · February 2009

One other thing --- if your insurance covers you at Emory, may as well have all your testing done there. Be prepared for LONG wait times in the waiting room and rude staff. You can always transfer your records to a better RE office later!

tracigator · February 2009

I don't know much about Emory and I've heard great things about RBA. However, I used ACRM and absolutely without a doubt, loved them. Like Jan said, you see a doctor at every appointment, except if you're just going in for blood work. I've met all of the doctors there at some point and they were all fantastic. All the staff is great! The nurses, the techs, even the front office staff! Dr. Hasty, who is my main RE there, is absolutely wonderful. She's very proactive and won't waste time on a treatment that is obviously not working for you. I cannot say enough good things about ACRM. Good luck with everything. Many of us on this board have been in your shoes.

care99 · February 2009

No experience with Emory-I used RBA and was very happy with my doctor there, Dr. Toledo. He is awesome and I know several other ladies that have had success at RBA-all singletons. I suppose each doctor is different, but we did IVF and could transfer 1, max 2. So, I don't know about the being pressured into transferring more. We actually went the IVF route and skipped IUI, b/c Dr. T was concerned about having a multiples outcome with IUI, vs. better control with IVF.

Oh, and for Clomid I would NOT suggest working with an OB. You need to have Clomid cycles carefully monitored, and most OBs don't do this. There are a finite # of Clomid cycles you can do, why waste it if you don't even know it's working. Just my $0.02.

Best of luck to you-hope you get a BFP soon!

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