I had the pleasure of having all my questions and concerns handled by Tanesha D. Very friendly wonderful service.Shvetha Zarek, MD, also serves patients throughout Birmingham, Mid-Missouri, and Southern Illinois.
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Arbor Fertility
Fenton, MO · (314) 806-2229
- Phone
- (314) 806-2229
- Website
- arbor-fertility.com ↗
- Location
- 794 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, Fenton, MO 63017
Doctors
Doctor
Shvetha Zarek, MDPhysician
9.9/10 · 66 reviews · Oct 2026
Medical school · U. of VirginiaResidency · George WashingtonFellowship · National Inst of Health
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I had a positive experience at the clinic thanks to Tanesha Dorsey! Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail were evident in every interaction. I highly recommend…I had a positive experience at the clinic thanks to Tanesha Dorsey! Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail were evident in every interaction. I highly recommend Tanesha!S
Tanesha is the best she was honest and very informative. With a great attitude. Thanks TaneshaL
Tanesha is a hard dedicated worker at arbor fertility. They are so lucky to have her.K
Tanesha Dorsey was very pleasant in my brief experience with Arbor Fertility!J
She were very professional and gave a lot of information that I didn't know.A
Dr Zarek was very nice and always took time to talk to me at every visit. I never left feeling upset or confused about where I was in the process. I feel like she did everything…Dr Zarek was very nice and always took time to talk to me at every visit. I never left feeling upset or confused about where I was in the process. I feel like she did everything she could to make my FET a success. I started at a different fertility clinic and my experience from the first clinic to Dr Zarek was a much better fit for me...I only had one embryo to try to transfer and I feel like Dr Zarek used every trick she had to make sure our one attempt was successful. I had a lot of questions a long the way and I felt like they were always answered in a timely manner and respectfully. I was never made to feel dumb and I really appreciated that.A
Dr Zarek was very knowledgeable and competent in the infertility field, providing top-tier patient centered care, which us feel seen, supported, and cared for throughout the…Dr Zarek was very knowledgeable and competent in the infertility field, providing top-tier patient centered care, which us feel seen, supported, and cared for throughout the process. We would definitely recommend her and her team to our family and loved ones without question...Our provider was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and made us feel confident and cared for throughout the process. We truly felt like we were in good hands every step of the way.A
Doctor Zarek always took that into consideration when she met with us. She explained every result we had thoroughly, made adjustments when we misunderstood things, and always had…Doctor Zarek always took that into consideration when she met with us. She explained every result we had thoroughly, made adjustments when we misunderstood things, and always had a positive attitude when we met. I felt at ease working with her, which we didn’t feel at our previous clinic...We were going to pursue an IUI treatment, but found ourselves pregnant before we began anything...Our doctor was caring, patient, and always made sure we were getting exactly what we had asked for...Doctor Zarek gives off the impression she wants to help and answers you honestly. There is no judgement with her.A
She [Dr. Shvetha Zarek] was very open to discussing various options and listening to me when I had questions or concerns. I thought we had a great report with each other so it…She [Dr. Shvetha Zarek] was very open to discussing various options and listening to me when I had questions or concerns. I thought we had a great report with each other so it made our doctor-patient relationship much easier. If I did have an issue, then we were able to respectfully discuss it. One instance was with the lack of communication by a nurse. Dr. Zarek even directly asked for my feedback a few times, which made me feel valued. It impressed me as well that she was willing to learn an work on things for continuous improvement. I have never experienced that with any doctor before. She gave her phone number to contact anytime. However, I tried to refrain and go to the nurses out of respect for her position as a doctor. It was good knowing I could reach out though.A
She [Dr. Shvetha Zarek] was so kind. A lot of doctors pushed us away because we were young and had only been struggling with conceiving for a year. She never made us feel bad. She…She [Dr. Shvetha Zarek] was so kind. A lot of doctors pushed us away because we were young and had only been struggling with conceiving for a year. She never made us feel bad. She was emphatic with how we were feeling and walked us through all the steps. She talked options to make sure it was affordable. She was always checking in on me to make sure I was mentally and physically okay at all times. She gave us our beautiful baby girl, we are forever grateful for her.A
What stood out most to me was Dr. Zarek’s availability, attention, and openness to emerging treatments. As a microbiologist, I particularly appreciated her use of tools like…What stood out most to me was Dr. Zarek’s availability, attention, and openness to emerging treatments. As a microbiologist, I particularly appreciated her use of tools like vaginal microbiome analysis—something often overlooked but so important to reproductive health. Throughout treatment, I could reach her by text, and she adjusted my plan based on my preferences and history, suggesting new options I hadn’t encountered before.A
[Dr. Shvetha Zarek] never rushed us and took the time to explain everything that was needed...is super helpful and doesn’t make things feel weird or uncomfortable...During the IUI…[Dr. Shvetha Zarek] never rushed us and took the time to explain everything that was needed...is super helpful and doesn’t make things feel weird or uncomfortable...During the IUI treatment we had to take a couple visits to her office to monitor the follicles...really knew what she was talking aboutA
Dr. Zarek was kind, compassionate, and helped figure out a game plan! Not only to get pregnant but also to STAY pregnant which is so hard to find doctors who are willing to try to…Dr. Zarek was kind, compassionate, and helped figure out a game plan! Not only to get pregnant but also to STAY pregnant which is so hard to find doctors who are willing to try to that. Currently 11 weeks pregnant and everything is looking great...Due to blocked tubes, ectopic pregnancy’s were a risk so we were tossing around the idea of IVF. Thankfully I got pregnant on my own and with the help of progesterone, prednisone, and lovenox I was able to stay pregnant!A
Dr. Zarek is an absolutely phenomenal doctor! She's very skilled at what she does, and did everything she could to give us the best chance of success. She tailored the frozen…Dr. Zarek is an absolutely phenomenal doctor! She's very skilled at what she does, and did everything she could to give us the best chance of success. She tailored the frozen embryo transfer protocol to me. The nursing staff was super responsive at answering any questions via their online portal or by phone, and if I had a more complex question, Dr. Zarek herself would respond...Also, when we came in to the clinic for the first time for our transter (we are from out of town), Dr. Zarek greeted us in the lobby and gave me a hug.A
Dr. Zarek treated us with the utmost kindness...She gave us her personal phone number for us to text or call at any time and consistently checked on us throughout our IVF…Dr. Zarek treated us with the utmost kindness...She gave us her personal phone number for us to text or call at any time and consistently checked on us throughout our IVF journey...Her protocols seemed very personalized and she also was successful in getting us pregnant. Even when we had setbacks, she reevaluated our plan with us and helped us come up with a plan b to accomplish our goals...She is very well-educated and skilled.A
Dr Zarek was the perfect fit for us. We felt very loved and cared for during our year long journey with her. She was always there for us and we will return for our future…Dr Zarek was the perfect fit for us. We felt very loved and cared for during our year long journey with her. She was always there for us and we will return for our future pregnancies. We have referred many friends to her and they all feel the same way and really enjoy working with her...We switched up IUI meds a few times to see if it generated different outcomes. For IVF we were on a pretty standard protocol and everything went really well and as planned.A
Dr Zarek is the only doctor who has ever given me a hug and showed compassion for my infertility struggles...created a fertility plan that resulted in a pregnancy on the very 1st…Dr Zarek is the only doctor who has ever given me a hug and showed compassion for my infertility struggles...created a fertility plan that resulted in a pregnancy on the very 1st cycle...continued to see me during my pregnancy until I was comfortable transferring back to my regular OB...progesterone, prednisone, lovenox, and bi-weekly infusionsA
To everyone I've talked to, I've described Dr. Zarek as a calming presence. She is confident in her abilities and shared information well with me in a way I could understand it.…To everyone I've talked to, I've described Dr. Zarek as a calming presence. She is confident in her abilities and shared information well with me in a way I could understand it. She is caring and compassionate and you can tell she genuinely wants the best for you...made time to pause, ask how we were, give a hug, encouraging word, etc...She explained the pros and cons of both and shared that the preference is to do eSET but she wasnt shooting our idea down. We're so glad we did one, as we got twins from one embryo!A
Dr. Zarek is extremely compassionate and professional...eased all of our fears, explained everything thoroughly, and checked in with us frequently...actually ended up getting…Dr. Zarek is extremely compassionate and professional...eased all of our fears, explained everything thoroughly, and checked in with us frequently...actually ended up getting pregnant prior to our planned IUI cycle...continued to follow us and monitor with bloodwork and early ultrasounds.A
I was a patient of Dr Zarek with a previously successful pregnancy that resulted in the birth of my 1st child...work with her again when trying for a 2nd...did 2 FET...Due to…I was a patient of Dr Zarek with a previously successful pregnancy that resulted in the birth of my 1st child...work with her again when trying for a 2nd...did 2 FET...Due to embryo quality, we agreed on doing a single embryo transfer each time...was in contact with me on a daily basis during a cycleA
Dr. Zarek treats every patient as their own person, not a number...After a polyp removal and an embryo transfer we were pregnant again...Dr. Zarek made herself available to the ER…Dr. Zarek treats every patient as their own person, not a number...After a polyp removal and an embryo transfer we were pregnant again...Dr. Zarek made herself available to the ER team and talked them through the care I had received and what their plan was for me...For our embryo transfer I was on a protocol for people who have had losses in the past to help prevent another miscarriage. (Prednisone, Lovenox, PIO, Estrodial, suppositories)A
Dr. Zarek was by far the best, most thorough fertility doctor we had. She actually wanted us to be successful unlike other doctors/clinics who seemed to only want our money. She…Dr. Zarek was by far the best, most thorough fertility doctor we had. She actually wanted us to be successful unlike other doctors/clinics who seemed to only want our money. She actually told us next steps instead of having us make the decisions...She was very welcoming when we arrived. She greeted us with a hug. Her office was unlike any other fertility clinic I have been to. It didn’t feel like a hospital; it felt like a home. It has now been about 5 and half weeks since the FET, and I am pregnant!!! I have never been so happy! She has made our dreams come true!A
Dr. Zarek included me in my care. She educated me and allowed me to make my own decisions. She always treated me with kindness and compassion and listened to my thoughts and…Dr. Zarek included me in my care. She educated me and allowed me to make my own decisions. She always treated me with kindness and compassion and listened to my thoughts and concerns...My favorite thing about her is that she did not waste my time. At my initial visit she immediately sprung into action and helped me form a fertility plan. She knew how badly I wanted to get pregnant and she was honest about my options and the timelines for each. She is kind and passionate about what she does.A
Dr. Zarek made herself available to answer any questions...was attentive and considerate...great job explaining what we were doing for treatment...will be honest in her…Dr. Zarek made herself available to answer any questions...was attentive and considerate...great job explaining what we were doing for treatment...will be honest in her expectations for outcomes...was supportive when we did not get pregnant after a cycleA
Dr. Zarek made us feel welcome and comfortable...transparent about the process while also very encouraging...wasn’t afraid to get personal with us and share information about…Dr. Zarek made us feel welcome and comfortable...transparent about the process while also very encouraging...wasn’t afraid to get personal with us and share information about herself...took 1 try and I am now pregnant with my 2nd child...oral medication to start, a “trigger” shot, the IUI, then additional medication to support a successful pregnancyA
Dr. Zarek was an amazing communicator. Explained what to expect and the process so well and throughly. She was always checking in on me, seeing how I was feeling and how the…Dr. Zarek was an amazing communicator. Explained what to expect and the process so well and throughly. She was always checking in on me, seeing how I was feeling and how the process was going. Explained everything in great detail, provided research and articles for things we wanted to know more about, and took the time to get to know me and my husband...provided her direct contact information and communicated the entire process so clearly and was there to answer any and all questions for usA
Dr. Zarek and her team were great! A past experience with fertility treatment had resulted in twins, so I was very concerned about that happening again. Dr. Z was on board with…Dr. Zarek and her team were great! A past experience with fertility treatment had resulted in twins, so I was very concerned about that happening again. Dr. Z was on board with the lowest level of intervention needed for us to grow our family by just one more :) She always made sure I knew what my options were and explained everything thoroughly. It ultimately only took 2 rounds of IUI for us to get our one perfect girl...encouraged me to reach out and even gave me her number and always responded promptly. She never made me feel like I was bothering her.A
Dr. Zarek cares about her patients as people...is empathetic, caring, and kind; she does not forget who you are...took the time to talk with us and address all of our concerns and…Dr. Zarek cares about her patients as people...is empathetic, caring, and kind; she does not forget who you are...took the time to talk with us and address all of our concerns and questions...followed up after the surgery...explained the process fully so that I could understand what was going onA
Dr. Zarek is...caring, loves what she does, and takes care of her patients and their partners...had a successful egg retrieval and frozen transfer...3 healthy blastocysts to do a…Dr. Zarek is...caring, loves what she does, and takes care of her patients and their partners...had a successful egg retrieval and frozen transfer...3 healthy blastocysts to do a frozen embryo transfer...a single embryo transfer is the safest route to go and I trusted her approach...the best communicatorA
Dr. Zarek always greets me with a hug. She is available is text all the time...I did have a few communication issues regarding scheduling in the beginning, but she was…Dr. Zarek always greets me with a hug. She is available is text all the time...I did have a few communication issues regarding scheduling in the beginning, but she was transitioning clinics, so I think that was why...She said that she recommends one embryo to prevent risk of pregnancy complications...I mostly dealt with Dr. Zarek only. She just moved clinics and was a one woman show...I don’t feel rushed or like I’m an inconvenience. I feel like I could ask her anything at any timeA
Dr. Zarek made herself available to us 24/7...Every question was met with grace and a knowledgeable answer...was flexible and open to trying new things, all while letting us…Dr. Zarek made herself available to us 24/7...Every question was met with grace and a knowledgeable answer...was flexible and open to trying new things, all while letting us become advocates for our care in the process...remembered details about us and asked us personal questionsA
Dr. Zarek takes the time to explain everything and answer all of my questions about the procedures, the diagnosis, etc. She made sure that we can reach her at any time—she…Dr. Zarek takes the time to explain everything and answer all of my questions about the procedures, the diagnosis, etc. She made sure that we can reach her at any time—she literally gave us her personal cell at our first appointment...I really appreciated not only the attention placed on the most recent data, but also the flexibility to amend the plan midstream when the available data suggested that the current plan isn't the best choice anymore....she takes the time to check in on me after procedures/betas, and she likes to keep in touch even after we've graduated from her care back to the OB.Clinic route
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