I know Dr. Vu moved to RSMC. As a patient, I have to talk about my experience under his care. During my cycle with Dr. Kenneth Vu, I was severely overstimulated, which led to a…I know Dr. Vu moved to RSMC. As a patient, I have to talk about my experience under his care. During my cycle with Dr. Kenneth Vu, I was severely overstimulated, which led to a miserable, painful recovery that I believe could have been avoided with proper monitoring. When I tried to get help afterward, Dr. Vu never returned a single call. The clinic’s calls came from “No Caller ID,” making it almost impossible to reach anyone or get follow-up care. I don’t want to talk about this horrible experience anymore, but if you do come to RSMC, avoid Dr. Kenneth Vu. In my experience, he did not have a steady hand for surgery, and my recovery was miserable.Fertility clinic
Coastal Fertility Medical Center
Orange County, CA · Orange County / Irvine · (949) 726-0600
- Irvine, Orange County, CA Directions
- 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 Directions
- Website
- coastalfertility.com
- Phone
- (949) 726-0600
- Location
- Orange County, CA

Coastal Fertility Medical Center closed its Irvine practice in June 2026. Confirm current care at RSMC or another clinic before you plan around this listing.
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My daughter has always been a strong and successful phenomenal patient. With extreme high success… But every experience is only as smooth and safe as the care team around her.…My daughter has always been a strong and successful phenomenal patient. With extreme high success… But every experience is only as smooth and safe as the care team around her. This time, two extraordinary professionals Michelle Corpuz, MS-RN and Haley Eichhorn, MS-RN, both serving as OR/Recovery Nurses went above and beyond anything we’ve ever encountered. From the moment we entered pre-op, Michelle and Haley displayed the kind of bedside manner that cannot be taught, it must be deeply rooted in empathy, integrity, and true commitment to patient care. They were warm, kind, inviting, and incredibly thorough. Every detail, from communication to comfort, was met with care. They didn’t just care for my daughter medically, they made sure she felt emotionally safe and energetically supported. They took my concerns seriously, they asked the right questions, and they made us feel like we mattered!!!!! These two deserve five stars, unfortunately this review is receiving one star because of Dr. Kenneth K.C. Vu. When someone is about to undergo a procedure, energy and frequency in the room matters just as much as the technical skill. Michelle and Haley brought peace, compassion, and professionalism into every moment. My daughter felt it. I felt it. Even other nearby patients and family noticed their presence. They didn’t rush us, they didn’t ignore us, and they treated her like a whole person, not a number or just another case. They are exactly who you want next to you in a vulnerable medical setting, and I truly believe they both deserve not only acknowledgment, but promotion and leadership roles if they aren’t already in them. In contrast and I must be honest here the experience we had with the operating physician was jarring to say the least!! Dr. Kenneth K.C. Vu. When I asked a very basic and relevant question about which medications would be given to my daughter during the procedure, his reaction was rude, abrupt, and dismissive. His words were: “You need to ask the anesthesiologist about that.” with more added I must say…. Not only was this information commonly known and simple for him to address, but the tone he used was far from professional. It felt hostile, cold, and as if our concern was somehow a bother. I wasn’t the only one who felt that way others who witnessed the exchange agreed it was unnecessarily aggressive and off-putting. My daughter herself later told me she felt the same discomfort. not to mention, even going to the appointments leading up to the retrieval. My daughter words were “you can tell he is just there for strictly work & just to go home he does not care about his patients or even having minimal bond with them. He is there for the money & that is it.” No one especially a young woman undergoing an intimate, serious procedure should ever feel that kind of coldness or energetic rejection from the person operating on them. A doctor should never lead with ego or impatience, especially when their hands are about to touch someone’s body. There was nothing welcoming, comforting, or humane about his presence. And frankly, he should NOT be the face of ANY egg donor organization, because emotional safety is just as critical as surgical success. Dr. Kenneth K.C. Vu. With over three decades of specialized experience in reproductive medicine, I’d ASSUME he had education on bedside manner! Dr.Vu will NEVER operate on my daughter again… Dr. Kenna B. Schnarr will be requested going forward! Thanks to the grace, groundedness, and nurturing professionalism of Michelle Corpuz and Haley Eichhorn, this experience remained positive. But make no mistake they carried this experience. They were the light in a situation that could have otherwise felt entirely different. And for that, I am beyond grateful. And for anyone that needs to know, San Diego location is better too because of Dr. HoUPDATE no reach out and no, the AI bot of a response is wrong. Dr Behbahani from her conversation with us gave the clinic notice 2023 about her decision to leave. This clinic is…UPDATE no reach out and no, the AI bot of a response is wrong. Dr Behbahani from her conversation with us gave the clinic notice 2023 about her decision to leave. This clinic is just horrible!! Use here as a last resort!! My Fiance and I had booked an appointment with Dr Behbehani after seeing great reviews on Google and Yelp. The office fit us in to see the doctor very quickly, we had a zoom initial consult followed by an in person ultrasound. We first contacted Dr Behbehani on 2/1/24 and saw her on 2/10/24. Great over zoom. Had an ultrasound appointment 2 weeks later. This is where things changed. All of the providers we had seen were the same, $250-400 for the visit which included an in person ultrasound. She was quick with the ultrasound and she confirmed what she had said over zoom and was quick to make sure we schedule the next steps. When we got the results for our blood work, she schedules a call on 3/1/24 and she tells us that she’s leaving the clinic she’s with on 4/1/24 and won’t be starting a new clinic till mid to end of April 😳. We had driven 1.5 hours to see her in Irvine. She knew how old my fiance was and told us she doesn’t recommend we follow her and that we get started on the cycle soon. With another provider. Why would someone not tell us this? How is this ok? Who just has $500 to splurge on an appointment they know won’t work out? I really don’t know who to blame here but I do blame the doctor as they willfully took our money knowing they won’t be able to complete our process there. Feel bad for others either before us who didn’t finish or others after us who still get “first time consults” knowing it’ll be their last with her. Totally unprofessional and unnecessary.Very caring staff members. They explain everything and follow up with you. Dr. Vu was very patient and caring, he did not hesitate to answer any of my questions!I donated my eggs here. They are very nice and caring.I hate giving out reviews like this but I have to let people know who are reading this. If you are young like me then this place will treat you with zero respect. I was originally…I hate giving out reviews like this but I have to let people know who are reading this. If you are young like me then this place will treat you with zero respect. I was originally really excited to become an egg donor and working with Lucina, however after a month my first egg coordinator informed me that I would be switching locations to this center, which at first i thought was weird but I kept going along with it. I had seen a psychologist that they informed me to do a little background check on me with Bryman counseling. At first it was going well until this psychologist seemed to wanting to get more out of me to fit her profile on me. I explained certain details of my life and family and explained why, she then kept pushing for answers that were false and wrote them down. After that they told me to get off birth control and after that I would start my shots and then retrieval process would start. I was ready waiting for my natural period to start. Then they said I needed to see a gentic counselor and proceeded to tell me that they have never had to do this with anyone and was labeled as “medical reasons”. What a way to make me feel good. I asked them if I could see another psychologist since the previous one seemed to write down anything she wanted. I was denied for my request. After seeing the genetic counselor and being off my birth control dealing with cramps. They read my report (which I haven’t even seen yet) and decided to cancel my cycle and said I cannot re apply to this facility. They lead me on for months. I requested to talk to the medical team myself and they denied without giving any explanation just saying they denied me due to certain health risks and “medical reasons” I don’t even have and have evidence to back up by my personal physician's. Instead of reaching out they decided to just keep reading my reports and not tell me anything and then later blame it on having adhd which they knew from the beginning and still kept me on as a donor. I had blood work done, evaluations, test and more and NOT once have they given me access to any of my records until I just asked for it in the end. Horrible experience with the medical team. My egg coordinators were lovely and kind and very respectful and responsive with my needs and concerns. Unfortunately because of this experience I am getting my lawyer involved.Coastal Fertility changed our lives. My husband and I struggled to have a baby for five years before we were referred to this practice. The people working there are so caring,…Coastal Fertility changed our lives. My husband and I struggled to have a baby for five years before we were referred to this practice. The people working there are so caring, supportive, and made us feel like we are in this together. I got pregnant on my second IVF attempt with Dr. Werlin and gave birth to our beautiful daughter in April. We are very grateful to the entire CF team for this incredible addition to our family. Highly recommended.I had a wonderful experience with Dr Behbahani and her team here. She is kind, competent, extremely professional and takes her time to explain everything and answers all the…I had a wonderful experience with Dr Behbahani and her team here. She is kind, competent, extremely professional and takes her time to explain everything and answers all the questions you have. In one word she is a blast! The team is punctual, experienced and very caring. They are right by your side every step of this challenging journey and make your treatment process to go as smoothly as possible!I had the privilege of working with Dr. Behbahani during my IVF journey and she was amazing as well as her team. Everyone made my wife and I feel very comfortable and listened to…I had the privilege of working with Dr. Behbahani during my IVF journey and she was amazing as well as her team. Everyone made my wife and I feel very comfortable and listened to all of our concerns. Dr. Behbahani is very thorough with all of her testing to make sure you have the most success. As stressful as this process can be everyone was so encouraging and helped our family grow! We highly recommend them for all your fertility needs!We can’t speak for the complete experience but we can speak to the initial consultation with the PA Emily Yu and how she treated us. We have had one previous failed IVF procedure…We can’t speak for the complete experience but we can speak to the initial consultation with the PA Emily Yu and how she treated us. We have had one previous failed IVF procedure and several initial consultations with various IVF clinics and I have to say this experience by far was the best. Emily from the start was very compassionate and dedicated to making sure we understood all the steps of the IVF process. Her passion to want to educate patients and answer all the questions was very evident. We regret not starting with this team, not saying the result would have been different but definitely the patient experience we believe would have been top notch. At the end of the day all these clinics are set up for business and to get business, but it’s the people that care early on in the process that are the difference makers in how a patient feels at the end of such a difficult process. Thank you Emily Yu, and team, at Costal Fertility for your time and sharing your passion for a positive patient experience.My wife and I feel so blessed to have come across Dr Werlin and his wonderful team. This place makes you feel like a family from the second you walk into the office. Obviously we…My wife and I feel so blessed to have come across Dr Werlin and his wonderful team. This place makes you feel like a family from the second you walk into the office. Obviously we are coming here because we've had a tough go at fertility and family planning, have a million and one questions, etc. However, the staff at Coastal Fertility is incredibly empathetic and always ready to lend an ear, crying shoulder or answer any questions we may have (no matter how silly!) We have now entered our second trimester with twins and would like to spread the glorious gospel about this place. Looking forward to returning soon with our babies. THANK YOU!!It breaks my heart to be writing this review because I truly do think very highly of Dr. Werlin, but I cannot recommend this practice and I feel that I would be doing a disservice…It breaks my heart to be writing this review because I truly do think very highly of Dr. Werlin, but I cannot recommend this practice and I feel that I would be doing a disservice to other hopeful moms and dads by not sharing my experience. I was a patient of Dr. Werlin's for 2 years and, while I did get pregnant, the pregnancies ended in an early miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. I was told "you just have bad luck" multiple times which felt so disheartening and made me feel helpless. After 3 FET transfers that didn't end with us bringing a baby home, we decided to consult with other doctors. We've learned about a long list of other tests and protocols that we could have tried (ERA, intralipids, M2 gene test, additional RPL tests, bloodthinners, etc.) and we are now proceeding with another highly regarded doctor in Orange County. When my husband and I started with Coastal, we were told not to consider the success rates of the office because they don't turn any patients away, however, according to the CDC website, their success rates are some of the worst in the country. All of the other offices we consulted with told us that they don't turn patients away either so I'm not clear on that logic any longer. In addition to the emotional and physical toll that IVF has taken on me and my husband, the financial toll has been almost as equally taxing. When we made the decision to pursue IVF, we know that it was going to be expensive and that we were going to have to make a lot of sacrifices, but the idea of having our own baby was worth it to us. What we didn't realize was how many billing challenges we would have with the Coastal Fertility office or the anesthesiologist that they contract with. Coastal Fertility requires that you pay upfront for all of your procedures, which means that they bill your insurance after the fact and then you have to battle to get reimbursed the money that you're owed. I don't want to sound dramatic, but it has been a nightmare trying to get reimbursed for payments that were made over 6 months ago. Supposedly there's only one billing person at the office and she has mysteriously been out for months on end so I can't resolve any of my billing issues. This just makes an already overwhelming situation, that much more overwhelming. With regards to the billing challenges with the anesthesiologist, Coastal partners with a traveling anesthesiologist who also requires that you pay upfront. In all of the instances where I've worked with the anesthesiologist, I've paid him the $400 upfront and then was later sent a bill for $1,000 which I had to fight to not pay. Honestly, I'm just exhausted and tired of this office and I just want to be reimbursed the money that I'm owed so that I can walk away and not look back. I hope this review helps hopeful parents out there to question their decision as to whether or not to choose this practice.Dr. Werlin is absolutely amazing! Professional, incredibly skilled, and a super nice person! Absolutely trustworthy!!! I had ten eggs retrieved in one session, and six developed…Dr. Werlin is absolutely amazing! Professional, incredibly skilled, and a super nice person! Absolutely trustworthy!!! I had ten eggs retrieved in one session, and six developed into blastocysts in five days! Four have already been transferred to two surrogate mothers. Hoping for a healthy pregnancy and good luck!Dr. Hu is very professional and humorous. We retrieved almost twice the number of eggs compared to hospitals in China, so coming to the US was the right choice. Hopefully,…Dr. Hu is very professional and humorous. We retrieved almost twice the number of eggs compared to hospitals in China, so coming to the US was the right choice. Hopefully, everything continues to go smoothly.God send! Dr. Werlin made it possible for our family to add a second child! His staff is on it, very respectful, organized and warm. I loved Lisa, one of the nurses. I had/have…God send! Dr. Werlin made it possible for our family to add a second child! His staff is on it, very respectful, organized and warm. I loved Lisa, one of the nurses. I had/have PCOS and my hormones weren't where they needed to be to conceive. Dr. Werlin fixed me right up and I had a one-time successful IUI. A first-time IUI being successful is uncommon, but through prayer and Dr. Werlin's skill, everything was successful. He is a great man and his bedside manner is calming. I still distinctly remember the smell of his cologne, LOL and it was very bittersweet to "graduate" from his care after 12 weeks. My baby is now 3.5 months old! Thank you, Dr. Werlin for being an answer to prayer!Doctor has amazing bedside manner, and the entire staff was so caring. When you're visiting the office every week or more, it's important that you feel comfortable with the team.…Doctor has amazing bedside manner, and the entire staff was so caring. When you're visiting the office every week or more, it's important that you feel comfortable with the team. We even conceived with IUI on the first try!We had a great experience with everyone at Costal Fertility however Doctor Werlin is the one the makes that place truly special. From the beginning of our journey, he always made…We had a great experience with everyone at Costal Fertility however Doctor Werlin is the one the makes that place truly special. From the beginning of our journey, he always made sure to to provide us with the care and attention that we needed to not only make an informed decision but to also be comfortable a long the way. He is both thorough and personal with an infectious energy. You can see that he genuinely cares and is doing everything he can to help you achieve your dreams of have a family. We’re so grateful to have found him and his wonderful of miracle workers!Our experience with Coastal Fertility was not positive - extremely poor communication, rude staff, excessive charges, and unnecessary office visits that burdened our Surrogate and…Our experience with Coastal Fertility was not positive - extremely poor communication, rude staff, excessive charges, and unnecessary office visits that burdened our Surrogate and our finances. Engaging in this process is a challenge - and your fertility partners should be there to help guide and support you every step of the way. Not only was this office not supportive, the lack of care and communication (and conversely, their extreme-efficiency in which they communicate around their needed our money) left us feeling taken advantage of in every way. Anne Chun was our main point of contact. We felt that Anne was VERY put out to answer any questions we had. Her written/oral communication was very curt, unwelcoming, and borderline rude at times. After frequent requests for updates on our surrogates visits, Anne would begrudgingly send us very short messages - often AFTER we had received updates from our surrogate. As the Intended Parents, we expected to be kept updated on all fronts. That did not occur without our active and constant requests for it. Communication matters - so this was a red flag for us. During our initial onboarding, we had a financial meeting with their "CFO," Maria Bauer. Maria explained the process and advised that they would contact us before billing our credit card for medications, services, or other procedures that are required. As we dove in to her confusing spreadsheet of charges - we requested an in-person meeting to help us decode the medical jargon, abbreviations, and items that didn't make sense to us. Maria could not make heads-or-tails of several of the line items on her own forms - some even marked with an asterisk referencing a footnote that just didn't exist or that she could not explain. When politely pressed for answers, Maria could not easily address or respond and made excuses that she inherited these forms (that she, herself admittedly used for years and didn't notice the issues) and couldn't appropriately address our concerns. Details matter - so this was of course, another red flag for us. Werlin's interactions with us as Intended Parents left a lot to be desired. During our second IVF cycle, a "bleed" was discovered during our ultrasound where we also heard the heartbeat. Werlin's demeanor shifted from one of excitement to a more somber, serious tone when the bleed was discovered. He advised we needed to keep an eye on it and then left the exam room. No information about what the bleed was, how it was caused, etc.. I walked out of the exam room to ask him for more information and was given the same non-informative response. After leaving the office, I conducted my own research and found out that the "bleed" was a subchorionic hematoma. I called the office to talk with Werlin - discussed my findings, and was told - "yeah, that's it," There just seemed to be an overall lack of care, lack of effort to educate, and lack of compassion for what we were experiencing. Our 2nd IVF cycle resulted in a miscarriage. After 2 failed attempts - we consulted with other local physicians. We discovered that was administering DOUBLE the progesterone to our surrogate and for a longer period of time than other surrogates. We discussed our concerns with Werlin and he replied with his reasons for doing so - but after our own surrogate and other family members experiences with surrogacy, we asked to reduce the progesterone for our 3rd IVF cycle to what the "majority rule" was discovered to be. Our last cycle did not result in an active pregnancy - and his reasoning when delivering the news of a negative pregnancy test was again, without compassion and placed the responsibility of the failed pregnancy on us due to our request to reduce the progesterone. Werlin's office put our surrogate through 34 visits during these 3 IVF cycles, refusing to allow her to do testing at a local Quest office. For comparison, her last surrogacy of TWINS required only FOUR visits. If you are seeking support for your path to parenthood, LOOK ELSEWHERE for a more compassionate and caring firm.Love Dr Werlin! After 3 years of getting no answers and being my own advocate in a profession I did not know, I felt like I could relax and let the professionals take over. His…Love Dr Werlin! After 3 years of getting no answers and being my own advocate in a profession I did not know, I felt like I could relax and let the professionals take over. His nurses and staff knew us by name after our second visit and I felt like I could ask questions at any time. We are so excited to have graduated the early OB program and on our way to parenthood. If you want a miracle worker, The Werl is it!Dr. Werlin and his staff were great all around. Having fertility issues is very hard and sometimes devastating to deal with, but with Coastal Fertility's support and continuous…Dr. Werlin and his staff were great all around. Having fertility issues is very hard and sometimes devastating to deal with, but with Coastal Fertility's support and continuous efforts I have my baby girl. Dr. Werlin continued to try different approached based on my body's reaction with the IUI and IVF efforts and was successful. I am beyond thankful to them and very happy my family and I are apart of the Coastal Fertility family. Thank you Dr. Werlin and staff!We were recommended to Coastal Fertility by a friend. My husband and I were very scared because we didn't know what to expect. You hear so many horror stories of couples paying…We were recommended to Coastal Fertility by a friend. My husband and I were very scared because we didn't know what to expect. You hear so many horror stories of couples paying $100,000 plus in fertility treatments and gouung through the IVF process more than once. Dr. Werlin was very straightforward about the process and his personality is such that any anxiety is put to rest with his humor. Although there aren't always a success story like ours, having a great Doctor regardless of the outcome is rewarding. Dr. Werlin knows fertility! Thank you for our miracle baby!Dr. Werlin's expertise and knowledge along with his tremendous enthusiasm is wonderfully remarkable and invaluable. He is positive, honest and such a source of comfort when…Dr. Werlin's expertise and knowledge along with his tremendous enthusiasm is wonderfully remarkable and invaluable. He is positive, honest and such a source of comfort when traveling down this difficult road. His nurse, Anne Chun, is beyond words in my opinion. She is so good at what she does and is truly one of the most genuine, warm people I have ever met. And to have her on this journey with us has been absolutely priceless. They are both the best you'll find out there and the ones you want to travel the fertility road with. Promise!They are the best in the west! Couldn't be happier with their services, they treat you with so much kindness and respect. I LOVE THEM!!!!Wow. I can't even begin to describe this place. The entire staff here works daily to help create families and forever love! From the moment you walk into Coastal Fertility Center…Wow. I can't even begin to describe this place. The entire staff here works daily to help create families and forever love! From the moment you walk into Coastal Fertility Center you feel a warm welcome. The walls are decorated with what seems to be thousands of photos of families that were helped and adorable baby faces that were all because of this facility. The first time I walked in, I was overwhelmed with joy and love seeing so many smiles that I was brought to tears. My entire life I've been dedicated to helping people. I donate blood, platelets, time, and am a registered bone marrow donor. Even with all this, I've always had the need to do more. I did my research on coastal fertility center and was comforted by the amount of happy donors I found. (To think I could be apart of helping make a family for people that have waited so long to have one) The entire donation process was so easy! They help you with everything from day one and always answer any question no matter how small or dumb it may seem. My personal nurse was Anne Chun. She never once made me feel worried or concerned about what was to come. I was so thankful for how kind and helpful everyone was, I treated them all to donuts hehe. (That's how you know I like you, I buy you food) I would highly recommend Coastal Fertility Center both for donating yourself and for help making family!Dr. Werlin and his team go above and beyond. We got pregnant on our first try with twins that were born full term! Dr. Werlin has amazing bed side manners, saw me at every…Dr. Werlin and his team go above and beyond. We got pregnant on our first try with twins that were born full term! Dr. Werlin has amazing bed side manners, saw me at every appointment and called me directly with results. Dr. Werlin offers the best treatment and testing. I would highly recommend Dr. Werlin to anyone struggling with infertility.Dr. Werlin is the 3rd fertility Dr. I saw and the only one that helped me. I have had 3 beautiful babies because of Dr. Werlin. His staff works 7 days a week and is always on call…Dr. Werlin is the 3rd fertility Dr. I saw and the only one that helped me. I have had 3 beautiful babies because of Dr. Werlin. His staff works 7 days a week and is always on call if you need anything. Coastal Fertility is 5 stars!we had a very bad experience here. They are disorganized and over charge you, if they botch your procedure they will not refund you any of your money.Did not work after 2 attempts. They gave no reason.My wife and I couldn't be happier with the quality of care of Dr. Werlin and his staff. Suffice it to say there is a difference between their facility and others. To make a very…My wife and I couldn't be happier with the quality of care of Dr. Werlin and his staff. Suffice it to say there is a difference between their facility and others. To make a very long story somewhat shorter, my wife and I attempted our first round of IVF with another medical center, and while the process was much the same, the quality of care was not something we felt comfortable with. The first attempt failed, and we were so discouraged that we took time away to decide if starting a family was something we were adamant about pursuing. When we were ready to try again, much more research on the internet led my wife to suggest Coastal Fertility Medical Center, and their free open house seminar to see what they were about. From our first seminar visit, and our subsequent consultation with Dr. Werlin, we could tell there was something different about him and his team. They showed a warmth and compassion that had been lacking with our previous medical experience. We chose to move forward with another attempt, and were pleased to discover that while Dr. Werlin had moved to a brand new facility in Irvine, their costs for our needed procedures were the same as what we had previously paid. The vast majority of the services that a patient needs are offered in house, from labs to ultrasounds, and other types of testing as well. This speeds up the process and makes needed visits more productive and valuable. Office hours start at 6:30am, which was huge for two working prospective parents; they are open 7 days a week and holidays too. I'll be honest, at first I was skeptical that something that sounded too good to be true, was. Its rare in the world when you can find someone who is as good as their word, but Dr. Werlin is. He said he would be the one performing the ultrasounds; he was. He said he would be the one calling us with the results of my wife's blood tests; he did. During one surgical procedure, he was in the pre-op room describing to my wife what was going to happen during the procedure, took her into the procedure, performed the procedure himself, brought her out into post-op, checked in on her multiple times prior to her being discharged, and even put her in a wheelchair and pushed her to our car himself when she was ready to go home. The way he treated both my wife and myself with courtesy, respect, care, honesty, and did all of it with an upbeat positive manner (even at 6:30am, no easy feat) blew me away. His unique, personal practice has been a refreshing change from everything else we had been used to. It was the 2nd most important thing about our experience with Dr.Werlin; the 1st being the day he called to tell us that we were going to have the family we had wanted for a long time. I can't recommend him and his staff highly enough. If you want more information on what your options are or are already considering IVF, go see them. No one is promised anything; nor were we. But even if we hadn't been successful, I can tell you that I know that all of the people at Coastal did everything in their power to make us so.We were treated by another fertility doctor prior to Dr. Werlin, for about a year. After I shared about my experiences with a friend, she recommended that I make a visit to see…We were treated by another fertility doctor prior to Dr. Werlin, for about a year. After I shared about my experiences with a friend, she recommended that I make a visit to see Dr. Werlin. We switched over to him and never looked back... What I was looking for in a doctor was competence and care. What we got were both of those qualities in spades. Dr. Werlin is a character, full of energy and humor. However, he has an amazing ability to know when what is needed is sensitivity, comfort with silence, and tenderness... Without wanting to share our family's medical specifics on the internet for anyone to see, let's just leave it at we have been successfully treated by Dr. Werlin and have been able to grow our family because of his expertise. The team at Coastal Fertility is incredible, from the administrative group, to the medical professionals, to the embryologists. I truly believe they have shared in our sorrows and celebrated our joys all along the way. I will forever be grateful to Coastal Fertility for helping us expand our family and being a part of our journey to parenthood.My experience at Coastal Fertility was far beyond compare. Dr Werlin and staff are loving and caring. They are one AMAZING team. I as a surrogate felt exactly at the right place.…My experience at Coastal Fertility was far beyond compare. Dr Werlin and staff are loving and caring. They are one AMAZING team. I as a surrogate felt exactly at the right place. I thank Dr Werlin for always taking the time to call. You are definitely the MAN!! Your staff is very professional and always answered all my question. I cant thank you enough.She [Dr. Sadikah Behbehani] never rushed me, answered all of my questions and made me feel like she was truly excited to help me as well...She made me feel like I was her family…She [Dr. Sadikah Behbehani] never rushed me, answered all of my questions and made me feel like she was truly excited to help me as well...She made me feel like I was her family and that she wanted me to get pregnant just as much as I did. Her bedside manner is like nothing I have ever experienced in the medical field...Thankfully, I'm pregnant after a cycle of IVF but I will truly miss my appointments with Dr. Behbehbani, it will be hard to replace her as I search for a obgyn to deliver my baby.She [Dr. Behbehani] came up with an individualized plan for me. She was very attentive and took her time. I felt very confident with her care. She has gentle hands and is very…She [Dr. Behbehani] came up with an individualized plan for me. She was very attentive and took her time. I felt very confident with her care. She has gentle hands and is very knowledgable about PCOS and IVF. If you’re looking for a fertility specialist who listens and has great outcomes I would highly recommend her...antagonist cycle for embryo creation, then a stimulated frozen embryo transfer...Doctor recommended single embryo transfer...She always takes the time to listen to my concerns and address them fully, and she treats me with respect and kindness...She always seems to remember even the smallest details…She always takes the time to listen to my concerns and address them fully, and she treats me with respect and kindness...She always seems to remember even the smallest details about my medical history...She has a thorough knowledge of the latest medical treatments and techniques, and she always recommends the best course of action for my specific needs...incredibly patient and understanding, and she took the time to thoroughly explain my options and the potential risks and benefits of each one...Dr. Werlin has a very kind and warm demeanor that made both my wife and I feel very comfortable. He was very understanding, and empathetic and we are very happy with our choice in…Dr. Werlin has a very kind and warm demeanor that made both my wife and I feel very comfortable. He was very understanding, and empathetic and we are very happy with our choice in doctor...The strategy was a straight forward retrieval, as in our case the female component is without complications. The results so far have been the retrieval and production of 5 embryo's that can be implanted, and have been screened for genetic abnormality... He uses music to help improve the atmosphere, which we love...Dr. Werlin explained more information in that 30 minutes than we had gotten over our 3+ year journey. ... Dr. Werlin is honest, trustworthy and most of all human. He understands…Dr. Werlin explained more information in that 30 minutes than we had gotten over our 3+ year journey. ... Dr. Werlin is honest, trustworthy and most of all human. He understands the emotional side to these procedures and results and is always encouraging. Truly the best there is.... The staff and Dr. Werlin could not be more warm and personable. My husband and I have always been greeted by name and made to feel like we were people and not just case numbers.This physician [Dr. Werlin] gives you his undivided attention and always calls you direct himself for results or updates and is always willing to help and listen to your concerns.…This physician [Dr. Werlin] gives you his undivided attention and always calls you direct himself for results or updates and is always willing to help and listen to your concerns. ... Hehas offered to run additional tests to cover all our bases and is alwayscompassionate. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone trying to conceive and know that they won't be disappointed.Dr Werlin was immediately warm and friendly from my consultation to my IUI. He is an amazing listener and always put my husband and my mind at ease and answered all question…Dr Werlin was immediately warm and friendly from my consultation to my IUI. He is an amazing listener and always put my husband and my mind at ease and answered all question thoroughly and in a way that both of us could understand. He is goofy, loves classic rock, football and foremost his patients and his profession. You can tell he absolutely loves what he does and listens to what his patients ultimate goals are as well.Our initial consultation was great. He [Dr. Werlin] took his time and was extremely thorough. He didn’t push us toward one treatment over the others, but laid everything out so…Our initial consultation was great. He [Dr. Werlin] took his time and was extremely thorough. He didn’t push us toward one treatment over the others, but laid everything out so that we could decide what was best for us. Once we were being seen by him during the IUI cycles, though, he did not engage in conversations with us. He pumped us in and out of his room with no time for questions.... Which made us feel more like a number and less like we were getting individualized care. He kept the atmosphere in the clinic lighthearted, though, and you could often hear him singing in the hallways.[Dr. Lawrence Werlin] prefers to put you on birth control before you start an egg retrieval or embryo transfer cycle. I don't love being on birth control as it makes me feel…[Dr. Lawrence Werlin] prefers to put you on birth control before you start an egg retrieval or embryo transfer cycle. I don't love being on birth control as it makes me feel nauseous in the mornings, but I realize that it's helpful for both you and the clinic as it allows them to create a schedule for you...prefers to do a single embryo transfer, however, he will do whatever the patient requests. I asked to do two during my first transfer and he was agreeable to that. Dr. Werlin is also shifting to moving from 5 to 6 days on progestrone before the embryo transfer. The first attempt we did 5 days and I did not have success. The second attend we did 6 days and while I had a miscarriage, I did get pregnant that time so that's what we will do moving forward.Dr Werlin has the absolute best bedside manner. He is always compassionate and knowledgeable. I feel 100% comfortable under his care and my husband does too. Dr Werlin does every…Dr Werlin has the absolute best bedside manner. He is always compassionate and knowledgeable. I feel 100% comfortable under his care and my husband does too. Dr Werlin does every procedure, every ultrasound and even calls with all blood results.... I have always felt like part of the clinic family from Day 1. The nurses, staff and Dr Werlin are always friendly and caring....Dr. Werlin remained focus on what the human journey would be like in this situation and was very direct but was empathetic with all our initial needs....Be attentive of what Dr.…Dr. Werlin remained focus on what the human journey would be like in this situation and was very direct but was empathetic with all our initial needs....Be attentive of what Dr. Werlin suggests and info he gives so you can make an informed decision...Initially, we are observing that the nurses are compassionate and stick to what is paramount at the moment....[Coastal Fertility Medical Center is] very accessible and customer-friendly.Dr. Werlin was very hands on, compassionate, excellent bedside manners, positvie and energetic...Dr. Werlin and his staff are a positive and hands on group. I felt I was in goods…Dr. Werlin was very hands on, compassionate, excellent bedside manners, positvie and energetic...Dr. Werlin and his staff are a positive and hands on group. I felt I was in goods hands and they had my best interest at heart....ivf $10K (includes retrieval, ICSI and Blast, pgs extra)Dr Werlin always knew our names and was so welcoming and positive...I loved working with Dr Werlin. I loved that you always see him. He himself always calls with results when he…Dr Werlin always knew our names and was so welcoming and positive...I loved working with Dr Werlin. I loved that you always see him. He himself always calls with results when he says he will. Nothing worse than waiting all day for pregnancy test results....not with him!...Be open. This isn't plan A or even B I'm sure. No one wants to need fertility treatment. I think this was plan Z for us but we are finally expecting 2 miracles in a few months thanks to Dr Werlin and our amazing egg donor...Dr. Sadikah was very caring and comforting. I felt very comfortable talking to her about my situation and she had the best bedside manners... listened closely to what I had to…Dr. Sadikah was very caring and comforting. I felt very comfortable talking to her about my situation and she had the best bedside manners... listened closely to what I had to say. I didnt feel like she was rushing which I usually feel when I visit many other dr's. She made me feel very comfortable when I had to explain my situation in details. Dr. Sadikah was very kind to me and my husband and we both felt like she is the Dr. that we cant trust...He [Dr. Werlin] gave me his direct attention and he always called me directly with any results or anytime I have questions. He reassured me every step of the way and he thoroughly…He [Dr. Werlin] gave me his direct attention and he always called me directly with any results or anytime I have questions. He reassured me every step of the way and he thoroughly explained each and every procedure and he respected my thoughts and feelings. He made me laugh and he was there to Comfort me when I was crying. He never made me feel foolish for asking so many questions and he always gave me a sense that I could trust him completely and I was safe in his care. He is truly one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met!He [Dr. Lawrence Werlin] is warm, caring, funny. He remembers your name and your spouse. He has nicknames for you. He plays the rolling stones and loves funky socks. A very great…He [Dr. Lawrence Werlin] is warm, caring, funny. He remembers your name and your spouse. He has nicknames for you. He plays the rolling stones and loves funky socks. A very great bedside manner...As a Dr he is excellent. Takes time to meet and review and explain. Very compassionate. I wish he would have changed up my medicine or explained it more. The nurses are great but sometimes not very thorough and hard to stay in touch if their schedule changes. The wait in the am is minimal and for the most part on time. He has very nice new building and surgery center. It's his own so no sharing or crammed quarters.I couldn’t imagine going through this experience with anyone else. You can tell this is [Dr. Werlin's] passion and he does it so well and enjoys every moment...He made it…I couldn’t imagine going through this experience with anyone else. You can tell this is [Dr. Werlin's] passion and he does it so well and enjoys every moment...He made it personal! Have my husband a nickname and was ALWAYS happy to see us. Honestly the best experience of our lives...suggested we try through ya regular OB because our insurance wasn’t going to cover any “infertility” treatments. So we went he OB route for 3 rounds of clomid. They didn’t work. We saved up some money, gave my body a year off all the drugs and went back to dr Werlin around my 30th birthday. We did our first round of IUI with gonal injections, metformin & progesterone and were pregnant!!I liked Dr. Werlin from the first meeting (he was the 3rd fertility dr I met with). He is very personable and he always called with all results, rather than an assistant or nurse…I liked Dr. Werlin from the first meeting (he was the 3rd fertility dr I met with). He is very personable and he always called with all results, rather than an assistant or nurse calling. He seemed genuinely interested in our lives and was easy to get along with.Dr Werlin is very approachable and easy to talk to. He takes what he does very seriously but doesn’t take himself too seriously. Even when when we didn’t get the news we were…Dr Werlin is very approachable and easy to talk to. He takes what he does very seriously but doesn’t take himself too seriously. Even when when we didn’t get the news we were hoping for we always left the office feeling like everything will be ok.... Dr Werlin always asked about other things happening in our lives besides out fertility issues.... We did cycles with clomid and injectables and IUI followed by progesterone, 1mg folic acid.We highly recommend Dr. Werlin....Dr. Werlin is very personable, relatable and well like by everyone....Dr. Werlin was available for every office visit - which was several times…We highly recommend Dr. Werlin....Dr. Werlin is very personable, relatable and well like by everyone....Dr. Werlin was available for every office visit - which was several times each week and sometime on weekends. He walked us through every step of the way...Before meeting Dr. Werlin we were turned down by other doctors who thought we wouldn't be successful at having kids....We had 4 embryos inserted and successfully delivered twin, fraternal boys.Who you would meet
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