Chicago ladies - need RE reco

kthappy76 · February 2010

I've had yet another terrible experience w/an RE (my 2nd

) and am wondering if any of you Chicago area ladies have one you love that you'd recommend. I'm in the NW burbs, but would consider traveling for the right one. My next step in IVF, so if you've done this w/the Dr. you'd reco, I'd love to hear about your experience. You can PM me if you prefer. TIA!

ams8099 · February 2010

Dr. Lederer at FCI in Orland Park is great.

ladychicago · February 2010

We had a great experience at Northwestern REI downtown. Our RE was Dr. Barnes, but all of the REs in that practice are excellent. It can feel a bit like a factory at times, since it is so large, but the care is top notch and they are consistently ranked among the best in the area.

let me know if you have any other questions!

hollymichael · February 2010

We see Dr. Kaplan with FCI. We have been very happy with him.

KoCoLoCo · February 2010

I have seen a couple Drs with FCI. I loved them all, but Dr. Beltsos is my fav. She is so cool.

Hartmaj · February 2010

hollymichael:
We see Dr. Kaplan with FCI. We have been very happy with him.

Us too! Although, so far we've only consulted with him, then nurses have carried out our IUIs. We're consulting with him again in 2 weeks to start prepping for IVF. I feel like FCI knows what they're doing, they are very thorough and on top of things, but they are a bit of an assembly line, IMO.

kthappy76 · February 2010

KoCoLoCo:
I have seen a couple Drs with FCI. I loved them all, but Dr. Beltsos is my fav. She is so cool.

Was it awkward switching Drs. within FCI? Did you switch to a different office or change Drs. within an office? My latest RE is at FCI and I wasn't sure how they would handle it if I changed to another.

My latest problem is that my Dr. is on vacation next week and REFUSES to let another Dr. perform the post-op saline u/s she wants me to have (time sensitive) since she will be gone. I refuse to go on BCP/lose a month, as this is completely unacceptable (and not the first ridiculous thing they've done).

MrsP71506 · February 2010

ladychicago:
We had a great experience at Northwestern REI downtown. Our RE was Dr. Barnes, but all of the REs in that practice are excellent. It can feel a bit like a factory at times, since it is so large, but the care is top notch and they are consistently ranked among the best in the area.
let me know if you have any other questions!

this! They really take care of their IVF patients. My Dr is Dr. Kazer, but Dr. Barnes did my retrieval and he was great. The staff is very friendly and the nurses are great and get back to you very quickly. Like today I called and a nurse called me back in 10 minutes.

altee9 · February 2010

I go to Northwestern too and I see Dr. Milad. I've been very happy with him and the entire practice always comes very highly recommended. GL with your search

kme930 · February 2010

Dr. Wood-Molo at Rush is also fantastic at what she does if you want another alternative. There was a big write-up on her in the Best Doctors issue of Chicago Magazine recently. She's not terribly touchy-feely, but she was recommended to us by my DH's primary care doctor (who had used her with his wife).

KoCoLoCo · February 2010

kthappy76:

KoCoLoCo:
I have seen a couple Drs with FCI. I loved them all, but Dr. Beltsos is my fav. She is so cool.

Was it awkward switching Drs. within FCI? Did you switch to a different office or change Drs. within an office? My latest RE is at FCI and I wasn't sure how they would handle it if I changed to another.

My latest problem is that my Dr. is on vacation next week and REFUSES to let another Dr. perform the post-op saline u/s she wants me to have (time sensitive) since she will be gone. I refuse to go on BCP/lose a month, as this is completely unacceptable (and not the first ridiculous thing they've done).

I switched to a different office, and therefore switched doctors. It wasn't a big deal at all...they were totally fine with it. And your current RE sounds a little crazy. Who is it if you don't mind sharing? Dr. B was on vacation during one of my IVF cycles so she had another Dr. monitor me...seems odd yours would be so uptight about something like that. That is supposed to be one of the benefits of a large practice!

kthappy76 · February 2010

KoCoLoCo:
kthappy76:

KoCoLoCo:
I have seen a couple Drs with FCI. I loved them all, but Dr. Beltsos is my fav. She is so cool.

Was it awkward switching Drs. within FCI? Did you switch to a different office or change Drs. within an office? My latest RE is at FCI and I wasn't sure how they would handle it if I changed to another.

My latest problem is that my Dr. is on vacation next week and REFUSES to let another Dr. perform the post-op saline u/s she wants me to have (time sensitive) since she will be gone. I refuse to go on BCP/lose a month, as this is completely unacceptable (and not the first ridiculous thing they've done).

I switched to a different office, and therefore switched doctors. It wasn't a big deal at all...they were totally fine with it. And your current RE sounds a little crazy. Who is it if you don't mind sharing? Dr. B was on vacation during one of my IVF cycles so she had another Dr. monitor me...seems odd yours would be so uptight about something like that. That is supposed to be one of the benefits of a large practice!

Thanks. I'm currently with Dr. Feinberg in Hoffman Estates, who I absolutely loved until last week.. when I called but she didn't seem to care that my stomach was bleeding from all the drugs she put me on and now this week w/the u/s fiasco. I think I'm done.

hooliface · February 2010

I am also in the Chicagoland area and working with a Doc in the Hinsdale area. Can I ask which Dr. you are working with? I am going on to IVF #2 our final attempt as we are 100% OOP. My first failed and I am keeping hope that A. It will work for us and B. that we are working with the right clinic.

I have low ovarian reserve and respond poorly to stimms. The only change this round is the amount of medication that I will be on. I am starting at 300 rather then 150, so I just hope this works for me.

I have not heard anything good or bad on my Doc either, which kinds of worries me. I am just wondering who you were with as well?

Good Luck to you

mamabear7 · February 2010

Dr. Deutch, Advanced Fertility in Crystal Lake.

Did not like Dr. Karande, InVia Fertility in Hoffman Estates.

Good luck!!!

perry7285 · February 2010

Kazer at Northwestern Memorial is good, I'd recommend him.

kthappy76 · February 2010

Thanks ladies! I so wish I still lived in the city, but thankful there are so many good RE's in the Chicago area. We are so lucky. I just hope I don't have to go through too many more of them...

ginger67 · February 2010

I love, love, love Dr Kaplan at FCI. I switched from another Dr. there. Dr Kaplan has a totally different approach to my treatment then last doc. If you did end up working with him he works with FCI at Highland Park IVF also, which may be easier for you to get to. GL!