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Great to work with when trying to preserve my oncology patients' fertility quickly as to not delay their oncology treatments.Fertility clinic
Family Beginnings
Indianapolis, IN · (317) 595-3665
- Website
- ivf-indiana.com
- Phone
- (317) 595-3665
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
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I cannot speak highly enough about this clinic. Three years ago we conceived our son via invocell with family beginnings. Since then, we have been working with other IVF clinics…I cannot speak highly enough about this clinic. Three years ago we conceived our son via invocell with family beginnings. Since then, we have been working with other IVF clinics to conceive a second due to us moving out of the area, and we had no idea how spoiled we were at family beginnings. Nurse Kim and Dr. Donahue are remarkable. We are so blessed they were a part of our family building journey.A
Dr Donhue have me the most precious gift!! He did my IVF 12 years ago and my bay is happy and healthy!!H
The team here feels like a warm hug when you’re going through something so awful. We are so thankful we had their support on our journey!R
The staff is great. They made me feel comfortable and that I had nothing to worry about. Kim was so helpful. Got pregnant first try and I can’t thank them enough ❤️F
The only reason I gave this place any stars is because I had successful egg retrieval. Dr. Donahue is fine, not a warm personality, but got the job done. I was 29 and freezing…The only reason I gave this place any stars is because I had successful egg retrieval. Dr. Donahue is fine, not a warm personality, but got the job done. I was 29 and freezing eggs pre chemo. The nurse there, Kim, acted like every question I asked and even me being there was an inconvenience to her. She was incredibly rude and does NOT belong in this kind of environment. She inserted the ultrasound wand without any warning and overall added to the trauma of the whole experience. I would have reported her if my head had been clearer. I wish I had the time to explore my options beforehand.M
Awesome Very friendly Dr Danhue is very competent and knows his job The rest is luckM
They helped me have my son. A true blessing for them helping me.T
Family Beginnings IVF treatment facility has been a true blessing for our family. We wouldn't have our baby girl without their expertise and care. While we easily conceived…Family Beginnings IVF treatment facility has been a true blessing for our family. We wouldn't have our baby girl without their expertise and care. While we easily conceived multiple boys naturally, we always felt our family wasn't complete without a daughter. Family Beginnings made this dream possible. Yes, the cost is high, but that's an issue with insurance companies, not this wonderful doctor's office. The staff was compassionate and professional, guiding us every step of the way. Highly recommend!P
I can’t say enough good things about everyone here! From our nurse Kim and Dr. Donahue to our embryologist Katie, everyone was amazing. We traveled from the Louisville, KY area,…I can’t say enough good things about everyone here! From our nurse Kim and Dr. Donahue to our embryologist Katie, everyone was amazing. We traveled from the Louisville, KY area, two hours drive one way to go here for our treatments. I recommend them to everyone I know who is undergoing fertility treatments.A
All staff members are extremely nice and we are excited to see what our future holds. I will review after the process is over as well!J
This Drs office has been so amazing and they show souch compassion.S
Good place..doctor n the whole stuff is really helpful, n friendly....
Although Dr. Donahue and Family Beginnings did give us our daughter, we switched to Dr. Gentry with Advanced Fertility with our son. Dr. Donahue was wonderful and we truly liked…Although Dr. Donahue and Family Beginnings did give us our daughter, we switched to Dr. Gentry with Advanced Fertility with our son. Dr. Donahue was wonderful and we truly liked him, but the nurses were frustrating, rude, and unprofessional. I believe the lady’s name was Kim who made you feel ignorant and incorrect. Also, Family Beginnings appears to be the lowest cost, but there are so many things they hide. When we switched to Advanced Fertility, it was much lower cost and everything was up front. Dr. Donahue’s office is disorganized and you have no clue what to expect as opposed to Dr. Gentry and the wonderful nurses and staff who explain everything right up front. Also, Dr. Gentry’s office would code certain things and insurance would cover it as opposed to Dr. Donahue’s and they simply stated “your insurance won’t cover anything”. I understand going through IVF is very frustrating in general, but Family Beginnings did nothing to make the process easier. Like I stated, I am thankful for the many embryos that Dr. Donahue was able to give us, but enjoyed the process with Dr. Gentry and his staff much more.A
I typically only write reviews if my experience has been negative; however, our experience with family beginnings was exceptional. Dr. James Donahue is truly an incredible doctor…I typically only write reviews if my experience has been negative; however, our experience with family beginnings was exceptional. Dr. James Donahue is truly an incredible doctor and person. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff or this facility. Leading up to this procedure we had dealt with so many unprofessional doctors, and specialist - and spent years working with them. Going to family beginnings was such a breath of fresh air. Whenever we had questions, we were always able to get a hold of the office. The invocell pricing was incredibly affordable relative to other clinics. While positive results are not guaranteed, I felt that they did everything they could to help us have a baby.M
Don't go here! We spent $10,000 and all we received was ten days in the hospital with an infection. We drove 2 hours to the office when my wife was in horrible pain. Kim told my…Don't go here! We spent $10,000 and all we received was ten days in the hospital with an infection. We drove 2 hours to the office when my wife was in horrible pain. Kim told my wife to drink water and rest. We went to the ER when we left and her white blood count was 26. They said she would of died if we listened to Kim. Called after she was released from the hospital and they wouldn't refund a dollar. They said they have the cheapest prices around and won't refund anything. Side note: Kim (Office Manager) is very annoying with her constant use of the word OK. She said it 34 times the last time we were in the office. She needs fired for the way she handled our situation and the use of OK. I feel sorry for anybody that has met her and listened to her talk.
My husband and I do not recommend this place at all. They had very unprofessional staff and doctor. We were greeted at the front desk by a blond bimbo who was winking and flirting…My husband and I do not recommend this place at all. They had very unprofessional staff and doctor. We were greeted at the front desk by a blond bimbo who was winking and flirting with my husband when I wasn’t looking. We were than taken to some “conference room” in the back and met with the doctor who had no bed side manner at all. He basically read off a flip chart and told me and my husband we had a 1% chance to become pregnant. We are a “biracial couple” and felt that he had no interest in helping us conceive. Although he did speak about his clients from New York that flew in to see him.. we didn’t know if he was bragging or if he was hinting about the people with money that came to see him...?? We highly recommend Midwest Fertility!! We had a 2nd opinion with them and they are very nice, compassionate people and the doctor there was realistic but also offered us hope for our age and our issues. Their price for procedures and drugs were also less at Midwest Fertility!! But if you want your husband to be flirted with or a very non compassionate doctor who reads off a flip chart than this place is for you!!!C
Family beginnings is an amazing fertility clinic. Dr. James Donahue cares so much about his patients. He is not only an exceptional doctor but an exceptional person. He went above…Family beginnings is an amazing fertility clinic. Dr. James Donahue cares so much about his patients. He is not only an exceptional doctor but an exceptional person. He went above and beyond while completing our invocell procedure. Dr. Donahue also really cares about the outcome for his patients. Family Beginnings staff and nurses were always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. I am so grateful for their diligence and compassion. Thank you Family Beginnings!J
We went to the first meeting to schedule it was good then saw some disturbing things on the clientele to the point the wife walked to the wrong car when we left!!! Then the second…We went to the first meeting to schedule it was good then saw some disturbing things on the clientele to the point the wife walked to the wrong car when we left!!! Then the second meeting the disappointment began! We checked in, the rep smiled a lot and said ok! A lot! Then the doctor gave us poor to nil chances! Expressed NO COMPASSION!!!! Not given many options! Played with a flip spiral card sitting on the desk on our low chances of conception! Gave non objectionable choices for fertility drugs that were expensive to purchase then to end it all! Then with the if chances of conception, they didn’t give options on the unused embryos( “I guess they just throw them away”)My wife left crying! I was in a shock! GO TO !!!!!! Midwest fertility on N Meridian Street Carmel! Much better more compassionate experience there!!!!E
They are great. They know what to do. We traveled 3.5 hours to come back to them.R
It boggles my mind that a medical professional is so uncompasionate. The nurse said they are just cramps. First time doing ivf and it failed and no one tells you what you should…It boggles my mind that a medical professional is so uncompasionate. The nurse said they are just cramps. First time doing ivf and it failed and no one tells you what you should expect and when you call to see if the horrible pain you feel and the non stop nausea you feel is normal all they say is yup. Nothing like here is how you deal with this. When I pressed for a better answer her response was be here in 20 mins or go to ER. Really???!? I have never been so upset at a medical provider. As a nurse you may want to try and help your patient.I
Dr. Donahue was the absolute best. We couldn’t have gone with a better doctor. Very kind, understanding about my concerns, gave very detailed information/answers and patient, as…Dr. Donahue was the absolute best. We couldn’t have gone with a better doctor. Very kind, understanding about my concerns, gave very detailed information/answers and patient, as well as knowledgeable. He made this process easy for me and my wife to understand and we never left with unanswered questionsI
We did invocell [with Dr. Bonaventura]... We Re strictly Male factor infertility. Husband was put on supplements as well...He was very kind and personal. He took his time to talk…We did invocell [with Dr. Bonaventura]... We Re strictly Male factor infertility. Husband was put on supplements as well...He was very kind and personal. He took his time to talk to us and listen...We seen him at almost every appointment even if just briefly. He was always accessible by phone and let patients in treatment reach out via phone if they had an issue or emergency. He personally called me when I had my failed cycle and we discussed the next steps. He then talked to my husband when he called. He would be very blunt about the issues which I liked. He never beat around the Bush. However, you have to be educated on the protocols because sometimes I think they forget this is foreign information. Just read about the procedure so you know what to ask him.before the consult.I
My Husband and I sat face-to-face with Dr. Donahue and he went through the process and then asked if we had questions. He knew I had a medical background and answer the questions…My Husband and I sat face-to-face with Dr. Donahue and he went through the process and then asked if we had questions. He knew I had a medical background and answer the questions Straight forward in a way I understand. He didn’t mention statistics until I asked him about them and he didn’t seem to change the numbers at all depending on how I asked. After our failed cycle, he came in was very compassionate in delivering the reasoning and the results and was very helpful. He helped us decided if we wanted to move forward to another cycle.I
[Dr. James Donahue] He always makes sure I understand what the plan is and what each medication does...When the first option doesn’t work he’s always ready to move onto the next…[Dr. James Donahue] He always makes sure I understand what the plan is and what each medication does...When the first option doesn’t work he’s always ready to move onto the next thing to save me time...He understands the ultimate goal to get pregnant and won’t waste time on options that aren’t working...[new patient advice]Be upfront with your expectations.I
From the first time I met him [Dr. James Donahue] I felt very comfortable and he talked to me with compassion. He made sure I understood everything we were discussing and would…From the first time I met him [Dr. James Donahue] I felt very comfortable and he talked to me with compassion. He made sure I understood everything we were discussing and would listen to all my questions and give me good advice that I could understandI
The doctor [Dr. Donahue] met with me to discuss my fertility treatment plan. I am Catholic, so my faith plays a big role in how we proceed. He modified my treatment to match my…The doctor [Dr. Donahue] met with me to discuss my fertility treatment plan. I am Catholic, so my faith plays a big role in how we proceed. He modified my treatment to match my religious desires while also maximizing our chances for a healthy pregnancy.... He gives his patients his personal cell number so that he is available for questions or concerns if they arise. He does not rush through a visit just to get someone else in the door.I
He [Dr. Donahue] is a wonderful listener, top notch skills, gentle, understanding, available, cost effective. He loves to talk and explains himself and the situation. He is always…He [Dr. Donahue] is a wonderful listener, top notch skills, gentle, understanding, available, cost effective. He loves to talk and explains himself and the situation. He is always positive and honest. Going thru a positive and a miscarriage at 10 weeks, he was amazing ... Femara for 5 days and gonal f Injections for retrieval. PIO shots and 6mg estrace for transfersI
Dr D [Donahue] is a great guy he cares about his patients, he explains everything to you with video pictures and literature. He wants to make sure you fully understand everything.…Dr D [Donahue] is a great guy he cares about his patients, he explains everything to you with video pictures and literature. He wants to make sure you fully understand everything. When I got a failed cycle he called me and emailed me so we xould talk about what we should do next and he was sorry it didn't work.... My protocol was low dose hormones I produced 12 eggs they retrieved 9 and 6 fertilized they put 6 in the device and 3 made it out they transferred all 3 I received a positive test at 9 days past transfer but shortly after started bleeding he did recommend doing a frozen cycle with the next cycle.I
As a doctor [James Donahue] I feel he was invested and did care about his patients but I think he could have explained certain things better. I have a low AMH and they didn’t give…As a doctor [James Donahue] I feel he was invested and did care about his patients but I think he could have explained certain things better. I have a low AMH and they didn’t give much detail regarding that. I was just instructed to up my doses and to start supplements. I later learned I wasn’t taking the correct supplements...things are not explained in detail unless asked.I
Even in their busyiest season, he [Dr. James Donahue] made time to have one-on-one conversations with us to make sure we felt comfortable and agreed with the care…Even in their busyiest season, he [Dr. James Donahue] made time to have one-on-one conversations with us to make sure we felt comfortable and agreed with the care plan...experience and passion for fertility medicine and professionalism in assisting couples like us start a family left us feeling very confident in sticking with him through two surgical procedures and an unsuccessful IUI procedure...does a very thorough job explaining his processes, his beliefs, and his plan...INVOcell fertilization regimen including pharmaceuticals, labs, procedures... so caring and compassionate to my husband and II
He's [Dr. Donahue] a very good doctor, very knowledgeable and I liked that he was aggressive with treatments. ... I took quite a bit of FSH (150 iu 2X a day for 9 days). I ended…He's [Dr. Donahue] a very good doctor, very knowledgeable and I liked that he was aggressive with treatments. ... I took quite a bit of FSH (150 iu 2X a day for 9 days). I ended up having 17 eggs but of those only 3 made it to embryo stage. ... I did the INVOcell IVF procedure, where they take ICSI fertilized eggs and put them in a device that gets put back in the body for 5 days of incubation.I
Dr Boneventira was very compassionate and he believe do strongly in his treatment plans. I do feel like sometimes he used terms not everyone would understand regarding treatments…Dr Boneventira was very compassionate and he believe do strongly in his treatment plans. I do feel like sometimes he used terms not everyone would understand regarding treatments and infertility. I only understood him because I’ve gone through treatment for so long.... He took into consideration our specific history and hurdles in recommending treatment.I
I’ve been going for the past four or five months, twice a month the past three months and I’ve only seen the actual Dr. [Dr. James Donahue] twice. Every other time was the scan…I’ve been going for the past four or five months, twice a month the past three months and I’ve only seen the actual Dr. [Dr. James Donahue] twice. Every other time was the scan lady, she would leave to go talk to him then come back and relay what she was told.... Although I do usually feel somewhat rushed, they make sure to answer all my questions and explain things I don’t understand.I
He [Dr. Donahue] was very informative with details and videos and scientific results. He answered all of our questions thoroughly. He was very down to earth and sensitive to our…He [Dr. Donahue] was very informative with details and videos and scientific results. He answered all of our questions thoroughly. He was very down to earth and sensitive to our situation. It felt like he actually cared about us rather than us being a number in his clinic.... He discussed with us the new invocell process and mapped out what an ivf calendar and process will look like. He also showed us what other elective tests he does in order to have a higher success rate for a healthy baby.I
He [Dr. Bonaventura] was very nice and loves to talk. He will answer all of your questions. He is knowledgeable about invocell and and medical knowledge that comes with fertility…He [Dr. Bonaventura] was very nice and loves to talk. He will answer all of your questions. He is knowledgeable about invocell and and medical knowledge that comes with fertility treatments. He is not great at communication outside of the office. I was sick and it took him a day to even respond to my message...You barely see the doctors unless it's an important procedure (transfer, retrieval). They get you in and out as quick as possible.I
Dr. Donahue did my IUIs himself and was easily accessible if I had questions or concerns. I felt like he was very involved in my care.... Dr. Donahue was great! He took whatever…Dr. Donahue did my IUIs himself and was easily accessible if I had questions or concerns. I felt like he was very involved in my care.... Dr. Donahue was great! He took whatever time necessary to put my mind at ease regarding the process and was extremely focused on the end goal of getting pregnant. He was definitely more aggressive than a previous dr. in regards to risking multiples as long as I was okay with that.I
He [Dr. Bonaventura] loves to talk! I see this as a good thing. It's comforting to know he is going to be very thorough with you, all while having normal conversations with you to…He [Dr. Bonaventura] loves to talk! I see this as a good thing. It's comforting to know he is going to be very thorough with you, all while having normal conversations with you to keep you at ease. He doesn't talk all medical jargon like some doctors are known to do, and he makes sure that you are clear on all procedures and plans of treatment...suggests transferring single embryos, but will transfer up to two embryos if that is the patient/couples choice. He will not transfer 3 embryos due to having a past positive transfer with all 3 embryos implanting. He does not wish to put the woman or fetuses at a high risk, which comes with multiples.I
Dr. Donahue is a very nice, down to earth doctor. He explains everything to you, so it's easy to understand. Makes sure he answers any questions...is very open and will answer any…Dr. Donahue is a very nice, down to earth doctor. He explains everything to you, so it's easy to understand. Makes sure he answers any questions...is very open and will answer any and all questions. He explains risks, discusses options and has always been very friendly and available. He got us in immediately both times we experienced problems/miscarriage.I
He [Dr. Donahue] is very open, always available for questions, compassionate and soothing. He doesn't hesitate to bring up other treatment options and make sure you understand…He [Dr. Donahue] is very open, always available for questions, compassionate and soothing. He doesn't hesitate to bring up other treatment options and make sure you understand everything. He will call you personally when something isn't going as planned to check up on you. He involves everyone that is present at each appointment. Very knowledgeable.... He listens to you wants/needs and is very respectful. He truly wants to help you be successful.I
The minute you walk through the door, you just feel warm and welcomed. Dr. Donahue explained in great detail the process, the pros, the cons. He made me feel comfortable and I…The minute you walk through the door, you just feel warm and welcomed. Dr. Donahue explained in great detail the process, the pros, the cons. He made me feel comfortable and I wasn't treated just a number. He answered any questions I had and listened to every concern.... The waiting room [at Family Beginnings- Indianapolis North] was nice and very welcoming. While waiting, I never once felt awkward. The clinic as a whole was well organized and everyone worked as a team! They were a great team and that's important in treatment I feelI
Dr. Donahue always made sure I was educated about my treatments...I believe Dr. Donahue is constantly learning and he has the medical certificates to prove it. I will definitely…Dr. Donahue always made sure I was educated about my treatments...I believe Dr. Donahue is constantly learning and he has the medical certificates to prove it. I will definitely go back to Dr. Donahue when we can afford another Invocell cycle...My doctor recommended I transfer 2 embryos on my first try because I am young and didn’t mind the idea of a multiple pregnancy. Looking back I wish I would have just transferred 1I
Dr. Donahue is thoughtful and takes time for patients. He makes himself available for questions and explains everything. He offers his email address and home phone number for…Dr. Donahue is thoughtful and takes time for patients. He makes himself available for questions and explains everything. He offers his email address and home phone number for emergencies, too. He is friendly when dealing with me and my husband.... We began small, with medicated cycles, then IUI. When I had pelvic pain the Dr. was very responsive and we discovered my endometriosis. Now we are doing a cycle with InvoCell.I
He [Dr. James Donahue] will spend as long as needed with you to make sure you understand everything and don't have any questions. He called personally after our IVF cycle to let…He [Dr. James Donahue] will spend as long as needed with you to make sure you understand everything and don't have any questions. He called personally after our IVF cycle to let us know that our egg didn't fertilize. He was willing to try different protocols to find something that would work... we used both Lupron protocols and neither one worked for us. he was open to trying a go aggressive approach after I did another round with a Dr out of state and had better successI
Dr. Donahue is knowledgeable and passionate about his work! He took time to explain the details to us. I remember our first consultation and we were there for such a long time…Dr. Donahue is knowledgeable and passionate about his work! He took time to explain the details to us. I remember our first consultation and we were there for such a long time while he explained the entire process to us.... Kind, compassionate, but like most clinics they [Family Beginnings] are very busy. However, we were never treated like a number, always treated like humans going through an emotional process. Would highly recommend Family Beginnings practice.Who you would meet
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Medical school · U. of MiamiResidency · Indiana U.Fellowship · Med Col of Georgia
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