It is hard to put into words how appreciative we are for Atlantic Fertility. Dr. Coward's knowledge and expertise on male factor infertility is invaluable. Every appointment we…It is hard to put into words how appreciative we are for Atlantic Fertility. Dr. Coward's knowledge and expertise on male factor infertility is invaluable. Every appointment we had he answered every single question and spent quality time with us, we never felt rushed. My husband had the long awaited surgery with Dr. Coward yesterday and he performed a true miracle! His team is SO amazing and helpful, shout out Melanie and Emily, they calmed us and put me at ease and took the very best care of my husband. We will forever be in debt to Dr. Coward and his amazing team. Now onto IVF with Dr. Peavey :)Fertility clinic
Atlantic Reproductive Medicine Specialists
Raleigh, NC · (919) 248-8777
- Website
- atlanticfertility.com
- Phone
- (919) 248-8777
- Location
- Raleigh, NC

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We had a wonderful experience with Atlantic Fertility! We went to Atlantic Fertility on the recommendation of a friend after some frustrating experiences with another clinic, and…We had a wonderful experience with Atlantic Fertility! We went to Atlantic Fertility on the recommendation of a friend after some frustrating experiences with another clinic, and we are so glad we switched --- it was worth it, even though Atlantic Fertility was 2 hours further away from our home than the old clinic had been. The very first time I had a consult with Dr. Copland, I was impressed at how thoroughly she already knew my history. When I had questions, she was able to pull up charts from peer-reviewed research and point to exactly where I would land based on my situation. I felt that my care was both very evidence based and personalized. The whole IVF process was very smooth, and communication was very easy. I was also impressed that before every major procedure, Dr. Copland would call me directly to check if I had any questions. We welcomed our son this month! THANK YOU to the whole team at Atlantic Fertility!Having undergone approximately two years of treatment here, I simply cannot praise the providers and staff highly enough. In a process is uncertain at its best and heartbreaking…Having undergone approximately two years of treatment here, I simply cannot praise the providers and staff highly enough. In a process is uncertain at its best and heartbreaking at its worst, I felt as though I was listened to, well cared for, and truly collaborated with as my husband and I navigated IVF through various twists and turns. As a woman in her thirties I have seen my fair share of doctors and Dr. Peavey is perhaps my favorite in any area of medicine, ever! But even beyond Dr. Peavey, my interactions with NPs, nurses, and Deanne (phlebotomist of your dreams) were always warm and thoughtful.I could cry writing this review, partially because (spoiler) I’m pregnant! But also because of how wonderful my experience was with Atlantic. I trusted them with care during the…I could cry writing this review, partially because (spoiler) I’m pregnant! But also because of how wonderful my experience was with Atlantic. I trusted them with care during the most vulnerable and uncertain time of my life, and I could not have asked for a better team during this season than Dr. Hynes and the staff at Atlantic. They were knowledgeable, patient, thorough, flexible… all of the things you hope for. And I never felt like I was being thrown into a cookie cutter protocol—Dr Hynes monitored my medical history and cycle closely and made decisions based on my body’s response. None of my questions went unanswered (and I had plenty), and everyone from the front desk when you first walk in, to the embryologist when you’re making and choosing embryos was pleasant and professional. I cannot say enough good things about my experience and I plan to return if we choose to have more children in the future.Atlantic fertility has very compassionate doctors and a professional team. Dr. Coward is a huge credit to their practiceOur experience at ARMS was absolutely incredible. I would 10/10 recommend to anyone trying to grow their family. Providers answer in a timely manner, make sure you’re very…Our experience at ARMS was absolutely incredible. I would 10/10 recommend to anyone trying to grow their family. Providers answer in a timely manner, make sure you’re very comfortable, explain every process and step in a detailed and comfortable way, etc. they were friendly, personable and professional. It was the best experience we have ever had at a fertility clinic.My husband and I had an amazing experience at Atlantic fertility for our IVF journey. Dr. Copland and the entire team were supportive and caring.Dr. Coward and his team are the absolute best. I just recently had a vasectomy reversal, to start of my journey the consultation from Dr. Coward was in-depth and he showed that he…Dr. Coward and his team are the absolute best. I just recently had a vasectomy reversal, to start of my journey the consultation from Dr. Coward was in-depth and he showed that he truly cared about the patient. His entire team and office staff were extermly professional and transparent. The day of the surgery as most would expect the nerves and fears crept in but Dr. Coward and his team did everything to reassure me as a patient. For anyone who is thinking or considering a vasectomy reversal I would recommend this team 100 out of 100 times. May God bless the Doctor and his staff.Atlantic Fertility is a fantastic clinic. The doctors, nurses, and staff are all excellent communicators and provide great bedside manner. You can tell they are genuinely happy to…Atlantic Fertility is a fantastic clinic. The doctors, nurses, and staff are all excellent communicators and provide great bedside manner. You can tell they are genuinely happy to help their patients. We felt supported throughout our entire time there.Review I was a patient at ARMS from 2022-2023. During that time, I did 4 rounds of IVF retrievals and had many concerns/ issues. I was billed for incorrect procedures and when I…Review I was a patient at ARMS from 2022-2023. During that time, I did 4 rounds of IVF retrievals and had many concerns/ issues. I was billed for incorrect procedures and when I reached out to the financial department, I didn’t hear back for 2+ weeks. The wrong medications and doses were sent to the pharmacy prior to starting a cycle and my husband and I had to correct it. The instructions from the doctor at my apt would be different than the instructions given by the nurse in the follow up message, which was extremely frustrating. But the biggest concern with this clinic is the lack of results. As mentioned, I completed 4 rounds of IVF retrievals. Only one of those yielded the anticipated results. Not coincidentally, the other three retrievals were done by a different provider than the one with good results. When I asked questions regarding the lack of results, the answers did not justify it. I got a second opinion at another clinic where the doctor very quickly hypothesized the reasoning for lack of results. I did ONE IVF retrieval with the new clinic and had more success than all 4 retrievals combined at ARMS. I transferred my embryos out of ARMS, I shared my concerns with the office manager in hopes that they could make improvements and moved on with my new clinic. I come back now to share my experience in hopes that others can avoid what I went through here. After having a healthy baby and smooth pregnancy with an embryo from my new clinic, we then decided to transfer an embryo from ARMS (due to gender). We transfered two genetically tested healthy embryos (separate times), both of which successfully transferred and both of which stopped developing and resulted in miscarriages. At that point, it was clear that there was an issue with the embryos. To support that further, I’m now pregnant with an embryo that was retrieved from the new clinic. The infertility journey is extremely challenging- mentally, emotionally, physically and financially. I spent so much time and energy at ARMS and it resulted two devastating, heartbreaking losses. I share this in hopes to save someone from going through what I went through. This experience here could mean the difference of having a child or not.Atlantic Fertility has truly changed our lives. After walking through the difficult journey of unexplained infertility, their team gave us something we had almost lost—hope. From…Atlantic Fertility has truly changed our lives. After walking through the difficult journey of unexplained infertility, their team gave us something we had almost lost—hope. From the very beginning, we felt supported, informed, and genuinely cared for. Every staff member we encountered treated us with kindness and compassion, never making us feel like just another patient. IVF is not an easy road, emotionally or financially, but Atlantic Fertility made the process as smooth and reassuring as possible. They were thorough, patient with our questions, and always made sure we understood each step. Because of their expertise and dedication, we are now expecting our IVF baby, and we are beyond grateful. We will never forget what they have done for our family.Dr. Coward and his team are wonderful! My husband had a reversal performed under Dr. Coward’s care and every step from the consultation to the surgery was exceptional,…Dr. Coward and his team are wonderful! My husband had a reversal performed under Dr. Coward’s care and every step from the consultation to the surgery was exceptional, informative, and kind. He received great care and had a seamless recovery.I want to share my experience related to billing transparency, which I believe is important for patients to be aware of. I underwent genetic testing through Atlantic Reproductive,…I want to share my experience related to billing transparency, which I believe is important for patients to be aware of. I underwent genetic testing through Atlantic Reproductive, and at no point before the test was ordered or collected was I informed of the exact out-of-pocket cost. The pricing was not discussed at the front desk, nor was I provided with an estimate or asked to acknowledge the cost in advance. I later received a bill from LabCorp for $620, after that I followed up with Atlantic and they say that billing is done by LabCorp. I believe greater transparency around costs—especially for non-urgent, elective testing—would help patients make informed decisions and avoid unexpected financial stress. I hope the clinic reviews its billing communication process to ensure patients are clearly informed of costs before services are rendered. Overall, the clinical care was fine, but the billing experience was disappointing and could be improved significantly.I want to share feedback specifically regarding billing transparency, as I feel this is an important part of the overall patient experience. I underwent genetic testing through…I want to share feedback specifically regarding billing transparency, as I feel this is an important part of the overall patient experience. I underwent genetic testing through Atlantic Reproductive, and at no point prior to the test being ordered or the specimen being collected was I informed of the expected out-of-pocket cost. The pricing was not discussed at the front desk, I was not provided with an estimate, and I was not asked to acknowledge or consent to any specific cost before moving forward. I later received an unexpected bill for the genetic testing, which was surprising given that this was a non-urgent, elective service. Had I been made aware of the cost in advance, I would have had the opportunity to ask questions, explore alternatives, or make a more informed decision before proceeding. While I understand that medical billing can be complex, clearer upfront communication around pricing would go a long way in helping patients avoid unexpected financial stress. The clinical care itself was fine, but the billing and cost-communication process could be improved to better support patients and set appropriate expectations.I want to share my experience related to billing transparency and follow-up, which I believe is important for patients to be aware of. My husband underwent genetic testing through…I want to share my experience related to billing transparency and follow-up, which I believe is important for patients to be aware of. My husband underwent genetic testing through Atlantic Reproductive. At no point before the test was ordered or the specimen was collected were we informed of the exact out-of-pocket cost. Pricing was not discussed at the front desk, no estimate was provided, and we were not asked to acknowledge or consent to any specific cost in advance. We later received a $620 bill from LabCorp for this testing. When we followed up with Atlantic Reproductive, we were told that billing is handled by LabCorp. While we understand that third-party labs may be involved, the testing was ordered through Atlantic, and there was no upfront communication about potential costs or billing responsibility for a non-urgent, elective service. After raising this concern, Courtney from the finance team told us she would look into the issue and call my husband back. This conversation took place a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, despite multiple follow-up calls from our side, we never received a return call or a proper resolution. The lack of follow-through added to the frustration and left the issue unresolved. Greater transparency around costs—especially for elective testing—would help patients make informed decisions and avoid unexpected financial stress. Clear upfront communication, along with timely follow-up when concerns are raised, would significantly improve the overall patient experience. The clinical care itself was fine, but the billing experience and communication process were disappointing and could be improved significantly.Dr. Coward is one of the most thorough and compassionate doctors I’ve ever had. He’s extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to provide truly excellent care. After several…Dr. Coward is one of the most thorough and compassionate doctors I’ve ever had. He’s extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to provide truly excellent care. After several disappointing experiences elsewhere, I can’t recommend him highly enough.Extremely friendly and caring staff everyone feels like family! When you start at a fertility clinic you don’t realize how many appointments you will have from bloodwork to…Extremely friendly and caring staff everyone feels like family! When you start at a fertility clinic you don’t realize how many appointments you will have from bloodwork to ultrasounds to doctor visits and more. It is so important to have a clinic that invests in your journey! Atlantic is a well rounded clinic you can tell their communication is top notch extremely smooth process with every appt HIGHLY RECOMMEND!Everyone I came into contact with at Atlantic Reproductive Medicine was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the Egg Retrieval process and all of the…Everyone I came into contact with at Atlantic Reproductive Medicine was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the Egg Retrieval process and all of the questions that come from it. The office was clean and welcoming, and I'll refer anyone I know who is looking for reproductive support to this office.My partner had a vasectomy reversal here in December after several years of gender affirming HRT. Dr. Coward was wonderful and decided to do a biopsy first to make sure that there…My partner had a vasectomy reversal here in December after several years of gender affirming HRT. Dr. Coward was wonderful and decided to do a biopsy first to make sure that there were viable sperm - if there weren’t, he would’ve closed up and saved us a lot of money. Thankfully, there were. It took a while for the reversal to work, but in the meantime Dr. Peavey did a full fertility work up on me to make sure there was nothing wrong on my end. Eventually, the reversal worked and we’re almost 12 weeks along with a healthy baby conceived naturally. The whole practice was so lovely and LGBTQ+ friendly. Highly recommend!There will never be enough words to express how grateful my husband and I are to have worked with Dr. Peavey and her amazing team. After years of trying to conceive, our little…There will never be enough words to express how grateful my husband and I are to have worked with Dr. Peavey and her amazing team. After years of trying to conceive, our little girl was born in January of this year. Atlantic took really good care of us and remained helpful even after our little one was born. Dr. Peavey is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. Our journey with Atlantic was very positive!I've had the best experience with Atlantic Reproductive and its team, especially Dr. Mary Peavey. They were angels sent by God to help my husband and me have our beautiful baby…I've had the best experience with Atlantic Reproductive and its team, especially Dr. Mary Peavey. They were angels sent by God to help my husband and me have our beautiful baby after 10 years after my first child and three consecutive miscarriages.They were nothing less than wonderful! Everyone is friendly, the staff is very responsive, and I always felt well taken care of. My husband and I were completely supported,…They were nothing less than wonderful! Everyone is friendly, the staff is very responsive, and I always felt well taken care of. My husband and I were completely supported, listened to, and comfortable every step of the way. This was my first time using a fertility specialist, and I have nothing but positive things to say. We’ve gotten pregnant twice now using their treatments.After experiencing two heartbreaking losses, my husband and I came to this clinic feeling scared and uncertain. From the very beginning, every single person we encountered was…After experiencing two heartbreaking losses, my husband and I came to this clinic feeling scared and uncertain. From the very beginning, every single person we encountered was compassionate, supportive, and truly invested in our journey. Nurse Practitioner Meg and Dr. Peavy were absolutely incredible—knowledgeable, patient, and so kind every step of the way. They took the time to listen, explain, and encourage us, and we never once felt like “just another patient.” Thanks to their care and guidance, we were blessed with our miracle baby boy this past April. We will forever be grateful to this team for helping us through one of the hardest times of our lives and turning it into the happiest. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel supported, respected, and genuinely cared for, this is it.Went through their office for services and the nurses and doctors were nice and communicative in the beginning. Then they kinda flipped and became silent and distant? …I recently underwent an egg retrieval at Atlantic Reproductive Medicine, and I can’t say enough positive things about the entire team. Although I work in primary care as a…I recently underwent an egg retrieval at Atlantic Reproductive Medicine, and I can’t say enough positive things about the entire team. Although I work in primary care as a healthcare provider, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety going into the process. The kindness, clarity, and compassion I received from everyone truly exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, I felt genuinely supported and cared for. Dr. Copland and NP Kelsey were incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate, and Nurse Jordan offered a steady, calming presence throughout. The CRNA (I wish I could remember her name!) made me feel completely safe and at ease during the procedure, which meant so much to me. Even the front desk staff and the phlebotomist (whose name I also wish I remembered) were warm, welcoming, and efficient making every interaction feel genuinely caring. I’m deeply grateful for the professionalism, empathy, and attentiveness shown by the entire team. What could have been a stressful experience was made smooth and manageable thanks to their care. I would highly recommend Atlantic Reproductive Medicine to anyone navigating the fertility journey.Every single thing about this office is truly wonderful and if I could give more than 5 stars I would. I have never been to a doctor’s office and not felt like just a number until…Every single thing about this office is truly wonderful and if I could give more than 5 stars I would. I have never been to a doctor’s office and not felt like just a number until starting my journey at ARMS. When starting our infertility journey, I was very hesitant that we would be pushed to do treatment that wasn’t quite necessary. Not once did I feel that way at ARMS. They respected our timeline and decisions and we never felt pushed to do anything. Everyone from the front desk/appointment schedulers, financial team, nurses, lab personnel, Dr. Peavy, and Dr. Coward were simply wonderful and so competent. I want to give a special shoutout to Kelsey and Meg whom I dealt with the majority of the time. They truly are amazing. They always answered my questions, countless portal messages, and had me feeling at ease with their kind and gentle demeanor. I have also never been to a doctor’s office that ALWAYS takes you on time! I think the most I ever had to wait in the waiting room was ~5 minutes. I am so thrilled I have now graduated from Atlantic, but also find it bittersweet because they made such a hard journey way more bearable than I could have ever imagined. ARMS is the place you want to be with any struggles of infertility! I am so thankful for them!Today, I am beyond grateful to share that I am 20 weeks pregnant with a boy. This is a milestone that seemed almost impossible the last couple of years and endless negative…Today, I am beyond grateful to share that I am 20 weeks pregnant with a boy. This is a milestone that seemed almost impossible the last couple of years and endless negative pregnancy tests. Thanks to Atlantic Reproductive, my husband and I had the privilege of working with the incredible staff who were our constant champions along the way. Thanks to Dr Peavey's and Dr Coward 's guidance through IVF, we knew that we could let go of any doubt and trust the process. Dr. Peavey is exceptional and anyone would be lucky to, not only have her as their fertility doctor, but to have her in their lives. I only wish I could have stayed with the staff throughout my pregnancy as they truly set the bar high with how they treat their patients.We couldn’t be more grateful to Atlantic. This practice cares. They are generally very responsive and compassionate. In the ~2 years we were being seen there, I noticed they are…We couldn’t be more grateful to Atlantic. This practice cares. They are generally very responsive and compassionate. In the ~2 years we were being seen there, I noticed they are very intentional about trying to always improve their …My husband and I arrived at Atlantic feeling hopeless and defeated. We spent a couple of years at a different fertility clinic in town and felt like a number. From the moment we…My husband and I arrived at Atlantic feeling hopeless and defeated. We spent a couple of years at a different fertility clinic in town and felt like a number. From the moment we arrived at Atlantic, we felt like more than patients... we …So far, Atlantic Reproductive Medicine has been so good to my husband and myself! From scheduling, to appointments, to educating us on all that is going to happen… I have peace…So far, Atlantic Reproductive Medicine has been so good to my husband and myself! From scheduling, to appointments, to educating us on all that is going to happen… I have peace about our process, and am glad we landed in their care! Dr. Coward has been wonderful for my husband, Dr. Copland has been very thorough during my appointments, and Kelsey Daly was wonderful during my HSG procedure and extremely patient and careful! I truly feel their end goal is helping us achieve our dreams of having a family, and not throwing us in the deep in for the money!After 7 years of multiple IVF and various other fertility treatments, we finally were successful at ARM. We just had a beautiful little girl in May. The doctor told us the day we…After 7 years of multiple IVF and various other fertility treatments, we finally were successful at ARM. We just had a beautiful little girl in May. The doctor told us the day we did our embryo transfer that she knew it was going to happen, and she was right. It was worth the trips from Florida to now have our baby. The staff is fantastic, and we never had any of the communication issues that seems to happen with other fertility clinics. We couldn't be happier and can't wait for try 2 for a sibling.Dr. Peavey, the nurse team, and the staff are absolutely amazing! I couldn’t have completed my IVF journey without the ARMS team. Everyone is so nice and caring, as if they were…Dr. Peavey, the nurse team, and the staff are absolutely amazing! I couldn’t have completed my IVF journey without the ARMS team. Everyone is so nice and caring, as if they were apart of your family. We traveled 2 hours to ARMS, 4 hours round trip and it was worth it. The communication was great, they responded very quickly to any questions I had. The portal was very easy to use! I will say it was easier on a computer vs phone but once you get a hang of it the phone is just as easy, just a different layout. I highly recommend Dr. Peavey and the ARMS team! I promise you won’t regret it!We are forever grateful to Dr. Peavy and the entire staff at Atlantic Reproductive Medicine for the exceptional care and unwavering support they provided throughout our fertility…We are forever grateful to Dr. Peavy and the entire staff at Atlantic Reproductive Medicine for the exceptional care and unwavering support they provided throughout our fertility journey. From our very first appointment, we felt truly seen, …Dr. Copland is fantastic! Our experience was a 10/10. We are so grateful that we were able to get in with this practice. Dr. Copland was thorough with testing, providing insight…Dr. Copland is fantastic! Our experience was a 10/10. We are so grateful that we were able to get in with this practice. Dr. Copland was thorough with testing, providing insight to my health in regards to my unexplained infertility, and …Our experience at Atlantic Reproductive Medicine has been outstanding from start to finish — we “graduated” to our OB today, but we will be back to continue growing our family! …I was referred to ARM from my OB and I’ll admit I was super nervous and discouraged because of our journey before coming here. From the beginning everyone has and continues to be…I was referred to ARM from my OB and I’ll admit I was super nervous and discouraged because of our journey before coming here. From the beginning everyone has and continues to be so hopeful,and nice. They treat you with so much care and …My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Atlantic Reproductive. We struggled with infertility for 3 years. We did IVF with Dr. Copeland and have a beautiful 4 month old. …We will never truly have the words to express our gratitude for everything this practice has done for us. Infertility is a tough road to be on when all you want more than anything…We will never truly have the words to express our gratitude for everything this practice has done for us. Infertility is a tough road to be on when all you want more than anything is to become parents. As someone in healthcare, I always …I had the best experience with Atlantic Fertility! They are thorough in explaining every step of the process (to include financial responsibilities) and I enjoyed my interactions…I had the best experience with Atlantic Fertility! They are thorough in explaining every step of the process (to include financial responsibilities) and I enjoyed my interactions with every staff member. Though I’m so excited for our pregnancy/next steps, I am sad I won’t be back to see them again (until next time)! 10/10 would recommend - very LGBTQ friendly.I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at Atlantic! As a 3x surrogate, I know my prospective may be from a slightly different angle - but one thing I know for sure is…I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at Atlantic! As a 3x surrogate, I know my prospective may be from a slightly different angle - but one thing I know for sure is as my monitoring clinic, ARMS has taken excellent care of each step leading up to the IVF transfers for me and my crew. We are in our final journey and hoping to complete the family next year. Dating back to fall of 2020, I've worked with Dr. Copeland directly as well as many of the practitioners, assistants and nurses under her leadership. Everyone has been so professional, so caring, and extremely patient with me as I ask questions and navigate this process. Thank you!! -Tiphanie W. Gestational CarrierDr. Copeland clearly set aside plenty of time for our appointments which I appreciate. No question is too small or unimportant. She made sure I understood the process fully. She…Dr. Copeland clearly set aside plenty of time for our appointments which I appreciate. No question is too small or unimportant. She made sure I understood the process fully. She had PowerPoints during the initial consultation as a teaching tool which I found very helpful...prefers transferring a single embryo which I was in agreement with given my age and overall health...Always remember my name and specifics about my caseI felt like a human in the aspect that Dr. Peavey recognized that most patients struggle with the science and tried to help by drawing pictures and going into detail when…I felt like a human in the aspect that Dr. Peavey recognized that most patients struggle with the science and tried to help by drawing pictures and going into detail when answering questions. Sometimes I also felt like a number when it would take 3-5 days to get very important results (that I know she had from the genetic testing company) that would determine if we need another cycle...Make sure you have questions written down. She will answer all your questions if you know what to ask.Susannah Copeland is an extremely sensitive listener, I never feel rushed, I never feel like my questions are annoying/dumb (even though I may ask them more than once), she…Susannah Copeland is an extremely sensitive listener, I never feel rushed, I never feel like my questions are annoying/dumb (even though I may ask them more than once), she remembers details about my unique situation, she is patient and makes sure that I understand and that all my questions have been answered...She is the best. The only difficult part of my experience has been managing my own expectations and understanding a lot of detailed information. Dr. Copeland always accompanies what she has to say with images/graphs, data to try to offer the full picture of what is known about my situation. She (and her nurses) always seem sincerely hopeful for me despite what are very difficult odds.Dr.Peavey genuinely cared for me and my husband and our success. There were days I only had to go in for bloodwork and she would still stop by and check in with me. I felt very…Dr.Peavey genuinely cared for me and my husband and our success. There were days I only had to go in for bloodwork and she would still stop by and check in with me. I felt very minimal stress through IVF because I fully trusted she was doing everything to get me pregnant...She is clearly wicked smart, but she explains everything in a way that a non-medical person can understand. She set such realistic expectations for my cycle, so I was emotionally prepared throughout the whole process....Dr. Peavey was everything that you could want in an RE. She was knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and most of all caring. She answered my many questions thoroughly and like…Dr. Peavey was everything that you could want in an RE. She was knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and most of all caring. She answered my many questions thoroughly and like someone who understood all of the emotions that I was carrying in the process. Her explanations were clear and direct. And her optimistic attitude (not assuming that I was a "lost cause") is what ultimately resulted in my pregnancy and the birth of my healthy baby boy from my own egg! I always felt that I was in good hands with Dr. Peavey.Dr.Walmer gives you a very personal experience and makes you feel like you aren’t just a number...Due to my husband having such low numbers and be possibly having final damage ,…Dr.Walmer gives you a very personal experience and makes you feel like you aren’t just a number...Due to my husband having such low numbers and be possibly having final damage , he suggested going to IVF , I told him I would like to try at least 1 a IUI , he listened to me and allowed me to do a IUI even though the chances were slim , my husband had 700,000 on IUI day and Dr.Walmer still gave us hope , needless to say we are embarking on a IVF journey . Frozen embryo transfer with ICSIDr. Walmer acknowledged my emotional involvement during the entire process. He was the only provide that offered to try with my own eggs even though he highly recommended donor…Dr. Walmer acknowledged my emotional involvement during the entire process. He was the only provide that offered to try with my own eggs even though he highly recommended donor eggs for our best chance of success. He was flexible in scheduling phone appointments to discuss treatment and even utilized his personal time to meet my schedules needs...When utilizing donor eggs, single embryo transfer is recommended because the eggs are younger and hence less likely to have chromosome abnormalitiesDr. Walmer was very straight forward while also being compassionate...He kept in touch and was always quick to answer...I was ok with doing a single transfer like my doctor…Dr. Walmer was very straight forward while also being compassionate...He kept in touch and was always quick to answer...I was ok with doing a single transfer like my doctor recommended...We did egg retrieval and decided to go the frozen transfer route to give my body time to heal ...I am glad we did because I developed OHSS. Two months later we did a transfer...I was on progesterone injections and estrogen tabletsDr Walmer spent 2 hours talking to us and explaining why we probably haven’t gotten pregnant yet due to my endometriosis. He explained things in a way the past 3 doctors never…Dr Walmer spent 2 hours talking to us and explaining why we probably haven’t gotten pregnant yet due to my endometriosis. He explained things in a way the past 3 doctors never did. We felt Valued and taken care of. We have never felt this way with any doctor before ... We tried 3 months of clomid with no response , 4 iui’s but Dr Walmer wanted to do a higher dosage of letrozole for a longer period to try to produce more eggs to get where they need to go.I feel like Dr. Copland listens to my desires and priorities. We had a bit of a communication mishap, but she did a great job (called me personally after work) to correct the…I feel like Dr. Copland listens to my desires and priorities. We had a bit of a communication mishap, but she did a great job (called me personally after work) to correct the issue. ... When I first saw Dr. Copland I thought I understood the next steps, but then our online messaging communication did not portray that. It was frustrating to not feel like I knew what was going on, but Dr. Copland reached out to me to fix the situation. It required that I communicate my frustrations, but she responded well. She is very caring and listens well.Dr. Walmer has provided me and my husband with clear options and helps us choose the best option for us. He is kind and a compassionate listener...Ask as many questions as you…Dr. Walmer has provided me and my husband with clear options and helps us choose the best option for us. He is kind and a compassionate listener...Ask as many questions as you need because he is good at providing answers and explaining potential choices...[he] has such a kind, caring spirit and it is obvious that he is full of compassion for the families he works with..[Dr. Susannah Copland] She always seemed concerned about me as a person and not just fertility related and has checked on me twice since everything was halted due to COVID19...We…[Dr. Susannah Copland] She always seemed concerned about me as a person and not just fertility related and has checked on me twice since everything was halted due to COVID19...We discussed IUI vs IVF and she explained the difference between the two and what would likely result in the best success...She also advocated for us when we couldn’t get an appointment scheduled with genetics (my husband has a genetic condition). She personally contacted that doctor and they called us and got us in for an appointment a week later...[Dr. Walmer] is a very thorough and intelligent doctor who will go above and beyond to care for you...My treatment plan...consisted of timed intercourse with Letrozole to aid in…[Dr. Walmer] is a very thorough and intelligent doctor who will go above and beyond to care for you...My treatment plan...consisted of timed intercourse with Letrozole to aid in ovulation and occasional ovidrel injections to know a more precise time of ovulation. At the beginning we tried provera to induce a period but i did not react ideally so we began Letrozole shortly after. One cycle we used Estrace to increase estradiol levels but it was not needed other cycles. I was monitored with trans vaginal ultrasounds, saline ultrasounds, and an HSG dye test. My husband also had semen analysis performed...is a very thorough and intelligent doctor who will go above and beyond to care for you.Dr. Walmer was always available to answer questions and thoroughly explain both the treatment plan and the reasons behind the treatment plan. He probably took longer than an hour…Dr. Walmer was always available to answer questions and thoroughly explain both the treatment plan and the reasons behind the treatment plan. He probably took longer than an hour with us on our first appointment...was available for every ultrasound/appointment...UI was first recommended for us...all three cycles failed. IVF was a combo of menopur/gonal-f then ganirelx to avoid ovulation. Did PGT testing, so a frozen transfer that using oral estrogen and progesterone in oilDr. Copeland was so so patient. She reviewed all of my files from NYC, where I had lived and done 3 hormones/timed intercourse, egg retrieval and 2 FETS previously, page by page.…Dr. Copeland was so so patient. She reviewed all of my files from NYC, where I had lived and done 3 hormones/timed intercourse, egg retrieval and 2 FETS previously, page by page. She asked questions, listened to my concerns, clarified information, and was even generous with advice about how to be monitored in a different location than my embryos.She [Dr. Susannah Copland] takes her time to explain everything to me in detail and she's always willing to answer any questions I may have. I draw a lot of strength from her…She [Dr. Susannah Copland] takes her time to explain everything to me in detail and she's always willing to answer any questions I may have. I draw a lot of strength from her positive attitude, even though I have had 2 failed IUIs, I am still very hopeful that my IVF with her will be successful. Dr. Copland led all of my treatments from consultation to insemination this makes me feel she's very familiar with my case.Because we had tried a lupron flare protocol already, Dr. Copland decided to try an antagonist protocol combined with ovarian organization (using birth control) and testosterone…Because we had tried a lupron flare protocol already, Dr. Copland decided to try an antagonist protocol combined with ovarian organization (using birth control) and testosterone gel 21 days in advance of the stimulation cycle. I used Gonal-F, menopur, cetritide, And Omnitrope during this cycle, with a dual HCG and lupron trigger for retrieval. 3 eggs were retrieved - 2 immature, 1 mature. 1 fertilized successfully, and is currently being tested.Set aside more time than usual for your first appointment as she [Dr. Copland] is very detailed and thorough and will review a lot of information. ... After every monitoring…Set aside more time than usual for your first appointment as she [Dr. Copland] is very detailed and thorough and will review a lot of information. ... After every monitoring visit, she goes over the results immediately in her office. There is no wait for results. She goes over everything in detail. Any questions are answered at that time. ... She is very compassionate and caring.Dr. Walmer is friendly but blunt. He took my cares and concerns and learned my husband and I. This way we have effective communication. Dr. Walmer knows that I have concerns about…Dr. Walmer is friendly but blunt. He took my cares and concerns and learned my husband and I. This way we have effective communication. Dr. Walmer knows that I have concerns about (if I proceed with IVF) embyros that I see them as life immediately. There fore Dr. Walmer knowing my concerns has expressed that we could and would be very conservative of ibproceeded with an IVF procedure. Dr. Walmer values human life. He is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met.Dr. Copland is very detailed. It is a small practice and she spent her time explaining the treatment plan with you. We never felt rushed through any of our appointments. She…Dr. Copland is very detailed. It is a small practice and she spent her time explaining the treatment plan with you. We never felt rushed through any of our appointments. She answered questions quickly thorough the portal and never made you feel like you were asking crazy questions...We were extremely impressed that she was present during our whole IUI process. From the ultrasounds, meetings, and the IUI...We have unexplained infertility and due to our insurance coverage, Dr. Copland recommended going immediately to IUI. On our first IUI cycle I was on 7.5mg of letrazole and ended…We have unexplained infertility and due to our insurance coverage, Dr. Copland recommended going immediately to IUI. On our first IUI cycle I was on 7.5mg of letrazole and ended up with too many mature follicles. Dr. Copland clearly explained the risks of multiples and made herself available for an extra ultrasound while we were considering whether to proceed. We ended up canceling that cycle altogether. Our second IUIShe [Dr. Copland] was amazing at explaining our steps and at caring about how we felt or putting our needs first. It’s not just about numbers with her she is there for you as a…She [Dr. Copland] was amazing at explaining our steps and at caring about how we felt or putting our needs first. It’s not just about numbers with her she is there for you as a person. she was there at every appointment and did every procedure, you always felt like she had you best interest in mind.... after 3 IUIs she felt it was more effective to try IvF as long as we were ok with it. With the IvF we got 3 eggs and we implanted 2 and froze 1Dr. Copeland is just an all around good person. She will go above and beyond to make sure that every question you may have gets an honest answer. She lays it all on the line while…Dr. Copeland is just an all around good person. She will go above and beyond to make sure that every question you may have gets an honest answer. She lays it all on the line while remaining very hopeful and optimistic. I really and truly believe with her knowledge and experience that my partner and I will have a healthy baby!... She recommended that I take vitamins. D, fish oil, ovavite by theralogic. She checked my vitamin D and AMH levels. My AMH is higher range than expected by age. She separated into 2 phases. First phase was ovarian stimulation the second phase was to prepare the uterus for a frozen embryo transfer.Dr. Copland is extremely detail-oriented and very thorough. She is great if you want to understand what's going on with your fertility and with the treatment options. She is an…Dr. Copland is extremely detail-oriented and very thorough. She is great if you want to understand what's going on with your fertility and with the treatment options. She is an excellent communicator, very compassionate about our situation, and very respectful of absolutely everyone.... The only caveat I would mention is that if you wanted to try something unusual, experimental, or out of the box, you should probably look elsewhere.She [Dr. Susannah Copland] is absolutely amazing. The perfect blend of knowledge and compassion...She adjusted medications as needed. She halted periods to allows cysts to heal to…She [Dr. Susannah Copland] is absolutely amazing. The perfect blend of knowledge and compassion...She adjusted medications as needed. She halted periods to allows cysts to heal to proceed with the process quicker. Did a lot of blood work to monitor levels. I had a miscarriage and she did a procedure to make sure here were no remnants for better chances of taking the next iui... Very hands on from the beginning and goes into great detail to make sure you understand the process and your options. Never feel rushed. Very thorough. I would happily recommend her to someone.While I appreciated Dr Copland's bedside manner- I wasn't happy with the lack of drive to diagnose what was wrong with me. It honestly felt like I was hitting my head against the…While I appreciated Dr Copland's bedside manner- I wasn't happy with the lack of drive to diagnose what was wrong with me. It honestly felt like I was hitting my head against the wall doing the same thing over and over again....If Dr Copland had ordered an endometrial biopsy and treated me for it accordingly, I would have gotten pregnant. I was very frustrated with the time, money and resources my husband and I wasted.Dr. Copland is a truly amazing doctor. You can tell how much she really cares about us as patients and wants the best outcome for us. She takes time to sit down with you at each…Dr. Copland is a truly amazing doctor. You can tell how much she really cares about us as patients and wants the best outcome for us. She takes time to sit down with you at each visit and always asks if there are any other questions. She has wonderful bedside manner and I always felt 100% comfortable with her...Go in with all the questions because she will take time to answer each one of them not make you feel rushed...We did 2 IUI cycles with Letrozole. My husband was put on Clomid. One was not successful and the other one was, however it ended in a missed miscarriage due to a chromosome abnormality.Dr. Copeland was very patient and answered any questions we had. She never made us feel rushed. She even followed up with personal phone calls every step of the way, whether it…Dr. Copeland was very patient and answered any questions we had. She never made us feel rushed. She even followed up with personal phone calls every step of the way, whether it was just to let us know the progress of retrieved eggs or just to see if we were hanging in there. I preferred to know the result of our test via email, so I could bare the news either way by myself. Dr. Copeland respected my wishes and was very empathetic in her email. She re-iterated that I I wanted to talk she would be available.The compassion, care, and dedication that Dr. Walmer has is like no other doctor I've encountered. I live 2 hours away and he makes sure that we always have a steady stream of…The compassion, care, and dedication that Dr. Walmer has is like no other doctor I've encountered. I live 2 hours away and he makes sure that we always have a steady stream of dialogue and communication through phone and email when we can't see each other in person. We work together as a team and I truly feel that he will help me make my dream of being a mother come true.[Dr. Susannah Copland has a] Great bedside manner. However, I do wish that she would be a bit more creative and cutting edge in her treatment. If it is not currently evidence…[Dr. Susannah Copland has a] Great bedside manner. However, I do wish that she would be a bit more creative and cutting edge in her treatment. If it is not currently evidence based, she's not going to go for it...I have never had a doctor spend so much time with me. I feel listened to and heard by Dr. Copland. She is thorough and informed...She has returned called in the evening and even while driving home from work!Dr. Copland is always so warm and compassionate... She genuinely cares about her patients and wants to reach the ultimate goal of pregnancy as safely and efficiently as possible.…Dr. Copland is always so warm and compassionate... She genuinely cares about her patients and wants to reach the ultimate goal of pregnancy as safely and efficiently as possible. She values the opinion of her patients...She allows for adequate time with us at every visit and we never feel rushed...We have done several rounds (partly by our choice) of medicated timed home intercourse... On our last home cycle, we had a biochemical pregnancy. Our 2 rounds of IUI were very similar but instead of home intercourse, we did the insemination. We are about to start planning for the InvoCell treatment.In our only ivf cycle our first retrieval yielded zero eggs. He [Dr. David Walmer] had me take another trigger and come back in for another retrieval on the same cycle (something…In our only ivf cycle our first retrieval yielded zero eggs. He [Dr. David Walmer] had me take another trigger and come back in for another retrieval on the same cycle (something that I later learned is extremely rare). Of the three eggs we had one make it to transfer and is now our sweet, spunky little boy. Dr. Walmer is incredibly knowledgeable, keeps up to date on current research, and is one of the most genuine people I have ever met.From the moment we met Dr. Walmer we knew that he was a right fit to help us continue our family. Not only did he approach our situation with his expertise but he was also kind…From the moment we met Dr. Walmer we knew that he was a right fit to help us continue our family. Not only did he approach our situation with his expertise but he was also kind and compassionate....I feel like sometimes Dr. Walmer will try to limit some information so that the patient receives to eliminate stress. Unfortunately for me I google a lot and have a ton of questions. I can be a terrible patient, thinking of the worst case scenarios. Dr. Walmer always answered my crazy questions though and never made me feel crazy for it.Dr. Walmer was extremely nice and caring. The only negative thing I have to say is that, he never gave me a clear idea of what next steps I should take. I wasn't ever sure if IVF…Dr. Walmer was extremely nice and caring. The only negative thing I have to say is that, he never gave me a clear idea of what next steps I should take. I wasn't ever sure if IVF was the right step for me or not.... was on Letrozole for a few cycles but they gave me headaches. He also instructed my husband to take CoQ10. I haven't gotten pregnant yet so I'm not sure they helped.Dr. Copeland is always up to date on my case and its obvious she takes the time to review my files before each visit. She is truly compassionate and caring and is very forthcoming…Dr. Copeland is always up to date on my case and its obvious she takes the time to review my files before each visit. She is truly compassionate and caring and is very forthcoming with medical advice...No matter how much time passes between appointments I feel like she truly remembers me and my history, I never feel like im constantly having to remind her of my medical history. She asks about me and my family as if she genuinely cares about my well beingDespite how busy she might be, Dr. Copland always has time to listen or answer questions. She has kept up with the personal details of my life as well that make me feel like I am…Despite how busy she might be, Dr. Copland always has time to listen or answer questions. She has kept up with the personal details of my life as well that make me feel like I am important to her....Dr. Copland allows you to be in charge of your medical decisions. She gives you all of the information available and then lets you decide what is right for you. This works for me as I am an insufferable control freak. But if you are the type that needs more direction, be upfront with her and let her know that...This is such a difficult journey but I can't imagine doing it at any other practice...Dr. Copland always performed all procedures and ultrasounds. She was open to discussing treatments, supplements, etc. that the other clinic I visited previously never even…Dr. Copland always performed all procedures and ultrasounds. She was open to discussing treatments, supplements, etc. that the other clinic I visited previously never even mentioned as options. She took the time to understand my history. All interactions were positive (even when negative news was delivered).Dr. Walmer is amazing. He explained things in a manner that was easy to understand. He was caring and compassionate throughout our entire emotional journey. He truly cares about…Dr. Walmer is amazing. He explained things in a manner that was easy to understand. He was caring and compassionate throughout our entire emotional journey. He truly cares about his patients. It is rare to find someone that is so sincere!...The nursing staff is amazing! Everyone there sincerely cares and wants to help. I always felt comfortable to ask questions. They remember you and treat you like a human being, not like a number. I love these ladies!Dr Copland gave us realistic expectations from the first visit. She referred my husband to a great urologist and collaborated with him frequently in regard to our treatment…Dr Copland gave us realistic expectations from the first visit. She referred my husband to a great urologist and collaborated with him frequently in regard to our treatment course. She took her time and was always compassionate and explained what was going on (using pictures and diagrams when needed)...will respect your limits. Our limit was IVF and after an initial consultation and a few follow ups, we knew we would need IVF. Dr Copland shared what was available to finance it, but we walked away because it was not what we wanted. We never felt pressured to go beyond what we wanted.Dr. Copeland was kind and caring, patient and respectful. She was empathetic and patient as we navigated the fertility process.... I also felt that Dr. Copeland was very…Dr. Copeland was kind and caring, patient and respectful. She was empathetic and patient as we navigated the fertility process.... I also felt that Dr. Copeland was very conservative with medication dosage and perhaps not as creative in thinking about ways to treat me during my cycles.... I appreciate her commitment to empowering patients to decide their course of treatment, but I often wished for more guidance about what was likely to help us achieve pregnancy.Who you would meet
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