[Dr. Bird was] Very compassionate and did not give false hope. Was very understanding and helpful...quick to respond in the patient portal and to call me back to answer…[Dr. Bird was] Very compassionate and did not give false hope. Was very understanding and helpful...quick to respond in the patient portal and to call me back to answer questions...Dr bird will not rush you and will give you everything option and all the data to help best answer your questions...My husband was diagnosed with male factor infertility after the colmid treatment and we finally had answers for our failed Clomid treatments. We will now be moving to IVF...Fertility clinic
Fertility Center of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · (423) 899-0500 · (865) 692-3433
- 7407 Ziegler Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Directions
- 10408 Jackson Oaks Way, Knoxville, TN 37922 Directions
- Website
- myfertilitycenter.com
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN

Patient reviews
Excerpts come from public listings. Show more reveals the excerpt stored here; the original source has the full review.
33 excerpts on this page64 Google reviews
Dr. Doody went over our options each time we came to a point where we needed to change our plan. He was very honest and kind. He prayed with me before my surgeries and procedures…Dr. Doody went over our options each time we came to a point where we needed to change our plan. He was very honest and kind. He prayed with me before my surgeries and procedures and made sure I understood exactly what was going on.... I had a laparoscopic surgery to look at my ovaries and uterus. He found endometriosis and very cystic ovaries. I took 6 rounds of clomid staring at 50mg going up to 250mg with cycle day 13 ultrasounds, never ovulating.[Dr. Barry Donesky] is very thorough, thoughtful and extremely easy to understand. He answers any and all questions and is so kind! I never questioned his treatment plan and felt…[Dr. Barry Donesky] is very thorough, thoughtful and extremely easy to understand. He answers any and all questions and is so kind! I never questioned his treatment plan and felt like he truly cared in the outcome!...First we used birth control to suppress, low dose steroids and Follistim along with HCG trigger and Lupron...After 2 previous “bad” experiences with other doctors there is not 1 bad thing I can sayDr. Keenan took the time to sit down and answer and review any question I had, without making my appointment feel rushed. He explains things in a way that makes sense on my level.…Dr. Keenan took the time to sit down and answer and review any question I had, without making my appointment feel rushed. He explains things in a way that makes sense on my level. He is an overall joyful person, which helps put me at ease during my appointments...I did not and am not using any fertility meds under him, other than Cabergoline, to keep my endo under control. He believes I have no reason to use the other fertility meds (like Clomid, letrozole, etc.) for my particular case, that they would not be any more beneficial.With my previous surgeries and procedures, he [Dr. Barry Donesky] took all that in 5o consideration, after looking over my history he decided to do the clomid challenge and it was…With my previous surgeries and procedures, he [Dr. Barry Donesky] took all that in 5o consideration, after looking over my history he decided to do the clomid challenge and it was to check the quality of my eggs. Also a throyid panel and vitamin d panel. We also did a seman analysis to check his quality of sperm since we are moving into ivf... He was very warm. He explained everything very well. I could tell he wanted to do everything he could to get me pregnant, seeing everything I have been through previously with other doctors. I could tell he definitely takes pride in his work. I just really felt like he was there to help meAs long as you are proven healthy, he [Dr. Joseph Bird] supports transferring two...He is amazing. He’s gentle, yet very honest with expectations. I didn’t feel like he gave us…As long as you are proven healthy, he [Dr. Joseph Bird] supports transferring two...He is amazing. He’s gentle, yet very honest with expectations. I didn’t feel like he gave us false promises but he did leave us filled with hope...He sat down with us knowing we came in specifically for embryo adoption and did not try to convince us to do IVF with egg retrieval, which is exactly what we needed him to do. We needed his support for our choice and he gave exactly that! I’m fact, he was thrilled for us. This was crucial. He supported us from the beginning and didn’t try to convince us to do something else that we didn’t want.He [Dr.Barry Donesky] showed he cared and wanted the absolute best for me. He reviewed my lab results each time and made specific adjustments if needed...Starting IVF. Had to…He [Dr.Barry Donesky] showed he cared and wanted the absolute best for me. He reviewed my lab results each time and made specific adjustments if needed...Starting IVF. Had to undergo lots of bloodwork and genetic testing to make sure we were capable including the clomid challenge...Once starting iVF I was seen every other day for ultrasound and labs and then went through egg retrieval...I voiced with the money I was spending I wanted to transfer 2 , and he didn't have a problem with it, but each person and situation is differentHis a respectable man, he [Dr. Doneski] explain everything clear and he talks to you Kind and honest.he try’s to help you as much as he can so you can become a parent. He makes…His a respectable man, he [Dr. Doneski] explain everything clear and he talks to you Kind and honest.he try’s to help you as much as he can so you can become a parent. He makes your dream to be a dad and mom happen. He have a great experience. He have a good reference as a doctor. A lot of people recommended him... I don’t know yet what his going used for my second transfer I only have one embryo so he will try his best to help me get pregnantI was able to book an appointment very easily and quickly. My diagnostic testing was smooth and well explained by him [Dr. Barry Donesky].... Have not had a full cycle there…I was able to book an appointment very easily and quickly. My diagnostic testing was smooth and well explained by him [Dr. Barry Donesky].... Have not had a full cycle there except for diagnostic. I had all blood panels done to check amh, progesterone, vitamin d and such. Vitamin d was low, this was never brought to my attention at previous dr. Had a saline hsg to check my tube to make sure it was clear still and it was. Took 100mg of clomid for the “clomid challenge” to see how my body responds and check my reserve.[Dr. Donesky] was the first Dr to finally say “Let’s do a laparoscopy” after so many Dr’s told me I just had “really bad cramps.” He diagnosed me with Endo and Uterine…[Dr. Donesky] was the first Dr to finally say “Let’s do a laparoscopy” after so many Dr’s told me I just had “really bad cramps.” He diagnosed me with Endo and Uterine Fibroids...has always treated myself and my spouse with care and respect...was adamant about using Clomid over any other fertility medicine because he has seen the best results with it...He will answer all of your questions and he will not interrupt you.Dr. Donesky is excellent at explaining all diagnoses and treatment options. He will get deep into the science of it all if that is what you want. I felt very informed as his…Dr. Donesky is excellent at explaining all diagnoses and treatment options. He will get deep into the science of it all if that is what you want. I felt very informed as his patient. He also has a warm bedside manner...I attempted IUI 4 times...Dr. Donesky offered to try IUI with injectables, but the cost was significantly greater with not that much higher of a chance of it being successful, so my husband and I declined.I used clomid, without IUI [with Dr. Donesky]. Diagnostic blood work was also done. I had previously done 10 + cycles of Clomid and Femara with previous doctors, with 3…I used clomid, without IUI [with Dr. Donesky]. Diagnostic blood work was also done. I had previously done 10 + cycles of Clomid and Femara with previous doctors, with 3 IUI’s...Compared to the previous physician I was seeing, I cannot say enough good things about Dr Donesky and his staff. They were all so polite, accommodating, understanding, and pleasant to work with... He was knowledgeable about his field, and gave us honest advice. I cannot think of any weaknesses he showed during my course of treatment.Dr. Donesky gives a lot of information in his meetings, but he is sure we understand what he means every time. ... Dr. Donesky was very careful when upping my dosage of clomid to…Dr. Donesky gives a lot of information in his meetings, but he is sure we understand what he means every time. ... Dr. Donesky was very careful when upping my dosage of clomid to prevent overstimulating my ovaries ... He performed a test to check for tubal blockages and has followed up with us anytime he is in the office. ... He has put me on a higher dose for a couple days longer this go around and we are hopeful it worked as it was supposed to this round as well.Strengths they [Dr. Doneski] listen well Weakness would be they don’t offer fresh transfer and they don’t offer many types of ivf other than one kind as well as they don’t use ivm…Strengths they [Dr. Doneski] listen well Weakness would be they don’t offer fresh transfer and they don’t offer many types of ivf other than one kind as well as they don’t use ivm or early retrieval When asked to make acceptions they don’t really tailor the plan there’s more or less a one way to do it for them however I feel they try their hardest to make that way work... Always talked to someone besides the dr didn’t see him often at all[Dr. Barry Donesky] He takes the time to explain each step to me. He always wanted to meet in person to go over results...At every appointment he always checks on me to make sure…[Dr. Barry Donesky] He takes the time to explain each step to me. He always wanted to meet in person to go over results...At every appointment he always checks on me to make sure I am mentally handling all of the hurtles that have been thrown into our plans. He has been very understanding to my concerns and apprehension due to how my body is responding...Dr. Donesky prefers one embryo to be transferred at a time. He is open minded thoDr Donesky is an amazing doctor who sits down with you and explains everything. I felt he cared about me and was not just a number in his office. ... We completed all testing and…Dr Donesky is an amazing doctor who sits down with you and explains everything. I felt he cared about me and was not just a number in his office. ... We completed all testing and he explained our best chances for pregnancy was moving forward with IVF. Dr. Donesky always listens to you and explains everything in a way that you understand! ... Dr. Donesky uses different protocols based on the individual plan of the patient.He [Dr. Bird] treated us like we were people- not defining us by the “issues” we have as he helped us to achieve a pregnancy... He communicates everything very well, and makes…He [Dr. Bird] treated us like we were people- not defining us by the “issues” we have as he helped us to achieve a pregnancy... He communicates everything very well, and makes sure you understand what he’s planning to do before we move forward. To me that’s very importan and a big strength. As a weakness- I believe he sometimes rushes when he’s busy.... We used injectionables during the egg retrieval portion or treatment.My only issue is that when I first went to the clinic, my FSH level came back at 13.9 (very high, and very close to considering donor eggs). I am only 25, so Dr. Donesky thought…My only issue is that when I first went to the clinic, my FSH level came back at 13.9 (very high, and very close to considering donor eggs). I am only 25, so Dr. Donesky thought that it made more sense to take the risk and attempt a cycle with my eggs rather than discuss donor eggs. The first cycle, we ended up with 16 eggs (after having over 20 follicles on each ovary). We only ended with 4 embryos. We decided to do a second retrieval, and still again were not advised of the possibility of using donor eggs. After the second retrieval, we got 21 eggs, but all of them deteriorated the very next day, and we were left with zero embryos. I feel as though if we had used donor eggs from the beginning, we would've saved time, money, and heartache, and could potentially have our baby by now. I wish all options would have been discussed, regardless of my age, since my FSH was so close to the borderline of only using donor eggs.I can't say enough about Dr. Donesky!! My husband and I were ready to give up on our dream of having a family. Our old clinic didn't treat us well and we felt very hopeless. I did…I can't say enough about Dr. Donesky!! My husband and I were ready to give up on our dream of having a family. Our old clinic didn't treat us well and we felt very hopeless. I did some research and convinced my husband to drive 2 hours to meet with Dr. Donesky. He was extremely personable when we met with him. He had looked over our paperwork prior to our appointment and asked us what we were thinking and then suggested a detailed plan that took into account our past experiences and my endometriosis. He offered suggestions and ideas that I had never heard about before and backed it up with facts and studies. I felt like he always listened to me and genuinely cared about how I was doing, what I was thinking. He sees me at every single appointment and is very easy to talk to. I can't recommend him enough!!Our treatment plan [with Dr. Doneski] was to have the Femvue or HSG done after labs. After the Femvue, Dr. Donesky felt a round of Clomid with trigger shot and IUI would be the…Our treatment plan [with Dr. Doneski] was to have the Femvue or HSG done after labs. After the Femvue, Dr. Donesky felt a round of Clomid with trigger shot and IUI would be the first step. He believes in doing 3 IUIs and then, moving to IVF if the IUI do not work...Dr. Donesky was very knowledgeable. At our very first appointment, he explained and drew a diagram of how PCOS effects fertility. He was very positive and upbeat. He listened to our concerns and answered our questions. He explained a treatment plan by our 2nd appointment.Dr. Donesky is wonderful. I went in knowing that based on my diagnosis he would likely recommend donor eggs. He did and I said that while I wasn’t against it, I needed to try with…Dr. Donesky is wonderful. I went in knowing that based on my diagnosis he would likely recommend donor eggs. He did and I said that while I wasn’t against it, I needed to try with my own eggs first. He immediately agreed and jumped into beginning a cycle to retrieve my eggs.... I did a micro dose lupron flare protocol with an hcg trigger. Beginning in day 4 after starting the protocol, I had blood work and ultrasounds every other day, and then eventually daily.Dr. Donesky is a good blend of being smart/well educated and being compassionate. He has a light and jovial attitude and a positive demeanor. You feel like you can trust him and…Dr. Donesky is a good blend of being smart/well educated and being compassionate. He has a light and jovial attitude and a positive demeanor. You feel like you can trust him and like he has your best interest at heart.... The doctor was very nice and took the time to speak with me about my concerns and he even asked me about more long term issues such as if I wanted more than one child and then explained to me a timeline based upon those wishes and my age and selected the appropriate treatment based upon what I wanted.He [Dr. Donesky] is helpful but might not volunteer the nitty gritty details unless you want to know exactly how things will go... recommended clomid plus IUI for me - clomid…He [Dr. Donesky] is helpful but might not volunteer the nitty gritty details unless you want to know exactly how things will go... recommended clomid plus IUI for me - clomid because I wasn’t producing strong eggs on my own, and IUI because the clomid thickens the cervical mucous and makes it more difficult for sperm to swim up. My husband had motility issues also, so IUI was an extra help for them to ensure all the bad swimmers were weeded out and placed exactly where they needed to be - bypassing the thick cm.Throughout the process we learned I needed to have surgery to remove a uterine fibroid that was blocking both of my Fallopian tubes. He [Dr. Joseph Bird] did the surgery himself,…Throughout the process we learned I needed to have surgery to remove a uterine fibroid that was blocking both of my Fallopian tubes. He [Dr. Joseph Bird] did the surgery himself, met with me both before and after the surgery and even called to check on my recovery. After 3 months of recovery we were able to start trying to get pregnant again as the surgery opened up one of my tubes, the other unfortunately blocked by scar tissue, but Dr. bird reassured me I could get pregnant with just the one.Know that while he [Dr. Barry Doneski} is trying to be as cost understanding as possible that his main focus is why you are there- you are having trouble conceiving. He is not…Know that while he [Dr. Barry Doneski} is trying to be as cost understanding as possible that his main focus is why you are there- you are having trouble conceiving. He is not going to recommend a test just for the sake of testing but he will test alot to make sure he understands the problem and to decide on the best and most successful course of action...My husband was having male infertility issues when we first saw Dr. Donesky. Dr. Donesky took an initial sperm count and placed my husband on HCG. He retested and added Clomid to our regimen to make sure sperm and testosterone stayed high.He [Dr. Donesky] was very caring and made sure I understood everything before leaving his office...He is great he will explain everything and will run as many test as it takes to…He [Dr. Donesky] was very caring and made sure I understood everything before leaving his office...He is great he will explain everything and will run as many test as it takes to get to the root of the issue. Also he makes sure insurance will cover the testing...Due to have a ectopic pregnancy and a septate uterus he did a hsg to assure I could carry a baby and he started me on provera and I had to come in on cycle day 10 to have the hsg doneI saw him [Dr Joseph Bird] a few yrs ago, wanting to do IVF. Only had consultation but he was very nice, understanding and knowledgeable. I have only 1 tube had an ectopic…I saw him [Dr Joseph Bird] a few yrs ago, wanting to do IVF. Only had consultation but he was very nice, understanding and knowledgeable. I have only 1 tube had an ectopic pregnancy and had a tube rupture but the tube I do have is blocked and he knew except what was going on and what the next steps would be...He was going to remove the 1 tube that I have because it is blocked and went over the option of IVF treatments and the medicines.Dr Bird was very kind and patient from the very first visit with him. He always explained everything in detail and the reasoning behind why he thought that the course of treatment…Dr Bird was very kind and patient from the very first visit with him. He always explained everything in detail and the reasoning behind why he thought that the course of treatment that we went with was the best one. Every appoint we had with him he was very kind and understanding. We loved him!... Dr Bird concluded after reviewing all my bloodwork that he thought that I indeed did have Premature Ovarian Failure, and that he thought the best route for me personally would be IVF with a donor eggDr Donesky is the first medical professional that I have seen that has treated me with the respect I feel I deserve from day one...It is not unusual for him to whip out a piece of…Dr Donesky is the first medical professional that I have seen that has treated me with the respect I feel I deserve from day one...It is not unusual for him to whip out a piece of paper and draw graphs and pictures while he talksr. Bird spoke in a language I could understand. I felt very comfortable at every appointment, because he explained everything before hand. Dr. Bird and I set up a treatment plan…r. Bird spoke in a language I could understand. I felt very comfortable at every appointment, because he explained everything before hand. Dr. Bird and I set up a treatment plan and after failed IUI I chose to take a break, due to finances and just feeling defeated. He actully called and spoke to me over the phone vs going back into the office....He welcomed us in his office to go over my past medical records, and kept me very informed on what process would be next.He [Dr. Donesky] has been open to try new things and very knowledgeable. I know he is as frustrated with my body and results as I am and I know he wants to see me come through…He [Dr. Donesky] has been open to try new things and very knowledgeable. I know he is as frustrated with my body and results as I am and I know he wants to see me come through with a baby. He has at times given me some of the medicine I needed because at this point we have spent everything we have and we appreciate that so much!... First I ovulated so that cycle was cancelled and the next cycle we used lupron no embryos made it to blast. Next cycle 3 made it to blast but they all had a missing chromosome so we didn’t transfer any.Dr Donesky was friendly and upbeat. He gave us lots of information at each visit and remained optimistic even when prior doctors had been doom and gloom. He kept our concerns and…Dr Donesky was friendly and upbeat. He gave us lots of information at each visit and remained optimistic even when prior doctors had been doom and gloom. He kept our concerns and wants in mind and didn't try to push us towards a treatment that we didn't want to do.... We were on follitism hcg ganerlix and a trigger shot. Later we used vivelle patches, estrace, endometrium, and pioDr. Bird was very patient and willing to discuss various options and explain what each one entailed. I was nursing my older son at the time and did not want to wean him to TTC if…Dr. Bird was very patient and willing to discuss various options and explain what each one entailed. I was nursing my older son at the time and did not want to wean him to TTC if not absolutely necessary. Dr. Bird discussed the pros and cons and worked with me to design a protocol that was compatible with breastfeeding. He was also very compassionate when explaining that my tubes were blocked and that surgery would be needed, and he did that surgery himself.Who you would meet
Clinic route
Questions for your first conversation
Use the clinic profile to understand access, monitoring, transfer planning, and the handoff points that need agency, legal, escrow, and insurance coordination.
Get planning help-
Clinic intake
Confirm current intake requirements, accepted case types, and coordination contacts.
-
Medical screening
Ask which records, clearances, monitoring visits, and carrier-screening steps are required before transfer planning.
-
Embryo transfer
CDC 2022: 385 cycles. Ask how they time transfer and who they need on the care team.
-
Care-team handoff
Sequence attorney, agency, escrow, and insurance review before transfer timing creates pressure.
Patriot can help map this clinic into the full route, including legal timing, carrier coordination, escrow, insurance review, and next-step readiness.
Nearby
Other listings nearby

Fertility clinic
Rejoice Fertility
Knoxville, TN · (865) 777-0088
Google Business Profile 4.8/5 (72 reviews) · As of May 30, 2026

Fertility clinic
East Tennessee IVF & Andrology Center
Knoxville, TN · (865) 305-9000
Google Business Profile 3.8/5 (47 reviews) · As of May 30, 2026


Fertility clinic
Quillen Fertility & Women's Services (ETSU)
Johnson City, TN · (423) 439-7246
Google Business Profile 3.3/5 (37 reviews) · As of May 30, 2026
Next step
Get planning help
Share a short note. We’ll keep this provider and state attached so the conversation stays on your route.
Provider
Fertility Center of Chattanooga
Role
Fertility clinic
State
Tennessee
Something look off?
Send a short note
Hours and intake change. Confirm with them before you plan around this page.
