Nice doctor, does not remember his patients or treatment plans at all - staff turnover while we were there (2025). PREPAID for everything and was still told we owed money after a…Nice doctor, does not remember his patients or treatment plans at all - staff turnover while we were there (2025). PREPAID for everything and was still told we owed money after a failed retrieval. Billing staff is HORRIBLE, will not and cannot bill through insurance despite what they say. After our retreval failed NO ONE called us an offered support. Got a VM from a lap tech saying empbryo did not make it. No more communication from a single person there other than wanting more money for a prepaid procedure. Wife got pregnant naturally this year, no thanks to this doc who loves his social media. Be prepared to get treated like a number and only be selected if you have a chance of increasing this doctor's pregnancy percentages. He will take your money though!Fertility clinic
Fertility Partnership
St Peters, MO · (636) 597-6925
- Website
- fertilitypartnership.com
- Phone
- (636) 597-6925
- Location
- St Peters, MO

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I can finally write my review after graduating the IVF clinic today, a day I thought I’d never get to experience. I came to this clinic after leaving another clinic that wasn’t…I can finally write my review after graduating the IVF clinic today, a day I thought I’d never get to experience. I came to this clinic after leaving another clinic that wasn’t able to get any embryos, we just originally came to get a second opinion and decided we wanted to give Simckes a shot. I’m so glad we did. After getting zero embryos to freeze at our first clinic, they were able to get 3 PGT euploids at fertility partnership. I was ready to get a surrogate after many natural losses but the doctor and his team fought for me and today I am a graduate. It’s been a long journey but I have a feeling it’ll all be worth the wait. Thank you to this amazing team for everything you have done for us!We went to three other clinics before deciding on Fertility Partnership. What stood out immediately was our quirky genius, Dr Simckes. He’s as authentic and knowledgeable as they…We went to three other clinics before deciding on Fertility Partnership. What stood out immediately was our quirky genius, Dr Simckes. He’s as authentic and knowledgeable as they come. He does every ultrasound, not some random tech, and develops a genuine rapport. He’s open to suggestions and is very collaborative. Then we have the amazing support staff! I can’t say enough good things about everyone on the team! The women who did my vitals, front desk, financial, blood work, stims, labs, FET, anesthesia, and OB-all phenomenal, all ready to answer questions (no matter how many and how annoying). I was not just a number there, and you won’t be either. I recommend this clinic all day! Thank Dr Simckes and Team FPI began seeing Dr. Simckes in October 2025. We originally were going to try IUI again, but given some medical history and concerns, we wanted to move forward with IVF/Invocell.…I began seeing Dr. Simckes in October 2025. We originally were going to try IUI again, but given some medical history and concerns, we wanted to move forward with IVF/Invocell. Being a bigger woman, Dr. Simckes didn’t turn me away, rather he gave me the tools I needed to lose enough weight to undergo IVF/Invocell. In 2 months, I was able to lose roughly 25 pounds and be a part of the December group. We retrieved 22 eggs, 15 were mature and put in the Invocell device. We then were able to get 7 healthy embryos! We implanted 1 and I am 13 weeks pregnant. When other doctors turned me away, Dr. Simckes took a chance on me. I will never be able to thank him and his office enough for allowing us to complete our family. Thank you, Dr. S!The staff at this practice was kind, welcoming, and helpful during scheduling and check-in, which made a strong first impression. Unfortunately, the appointment itself did not…The staff at this practice was kind, welcoming, and helpful during scheduling and check-in, which made a strong first impression. Unfortunately, the appointment itself did not align with the expectations that were set. The doctor arrived late and appeared unprepared, and much of the visit went off topic, making it difficult to get clear answers to my questions. Some comments made during the appointment felt unprofessional. I was also informed during the visit that the appointment was not scheduled at the correct time in my cycle for certain evaluations, which was frustrating since this was not communicated in advance. Afterward, I had to follow up multiple times to receive my blood test results. While the staff was supportive, the overall experience did not feel worth the cost, and I have chosen to seek care elsewhere. I encourage others to do the same.Dr. Simckes and his team are absolutely wonderful. We went in for a consultation on November 4th to learn more about the Invocell device, and from the very beginning, Dr. Simckes…Dr. Simckes and his team are absolutely wonderful. We went in for a consultation on November 4th to learn more about the Invocell device, and from the very beginning, Dr. Simckes made us feel completely at ease. He explained everything in clear, layman’s terms and even cracked a few jokes along the way — which my husband and I truly appreciated. We felt comfortable, heard, and genuinely cared for. I’ve been to other fertility clinics where I left feeling like just another number, but that was never the case at Fertility Partnership. During our consultation, I happened to be ovulating, and Dr. Simckes told me that if I were to become pregnant naturally, he would care for me through 8 weeks just as he would an IVF patient. And that is exactly what happened. After 10 years of infertility, I became pregnant naturally. Dr. Simckes immediately ordered my bloodwork, and we received the news on Christmas Eve — a moment we will never forget. I truly cannot say enough good things about Dr. Simckes. He is one of those rare doctors who genuinely cares about his patients — not just the procedures or the financial side of fertility treatment. We are beyond grateful.Dr. Simckes and his team are very caring and knowledgeable. The communication never falters. Everyone has amazing bed side manners. Special shoutout to my IVF coordinator Dash,…Dr. Simckes and his team are very caring and knowledgeable. The communication never falters. Everyone has amazing bed side manners. Special shoutout to my IVF coordinator Dash, you’re amazing and great at your job!I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Simckes and this practice in general. He really showed me so much love and compassion through this. He Really cares and wants you to…I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Simckes and this practice in general. He really showed me so much love and compassion through this. He Really cares and wants you to conceive. I am from Georgia and it was worth the drive for me to be able to have the opportunity to do IVF through him. My coordinator Lindsay was also great. She dealt with all my questions and concerns very well. I had a TON of questions. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you all so much for helping my dreams come true.I cannot express how thankful my husband and I are for everything Dr. Simckes and his staff did for us. We tried to conceive on our own for 2 years then looked into fertility…I cannot express how thankful my husband and I are for everything Dr. Simckes and his staff did for us. We tried to conceive on our own for 2 years then looked into fertility treatments in early 2024. Between my PCOS and one of my fallopian tubes being blocked, it truly felt like a baby was going to be impossible for us, and I felt like my body was failing me. Dr. Simckes is direct and will not sugar-coat what he thinks will work best for you, and will always explain the "why" behind his recommendations, but he is always nice about it and has a great sense of humor. He will always try to make you laugh because he knows how stressful and difficult it can be for his patients. With my blocked tube, he originally recommended going straight to IVF, but after asking if there was any way we could start with IUI first since it was cheaper and we didn't have the money at the time for IVF, he agreed to let us try the standard 3 rounds of IUI and then move to IVF. We ended up moving to IVF, but I wouldn't have changed a thing. I feel like the meds and prep for IUI helped prepare me for the intensity of the meds, shots, and process for egg retrieval and transfer for IVF. Dr. Simckes staff was always amazing; Dash, Danielle, and Deanna were wonderful IUI & IVF coordinators and were available around the clock. Everyone makes sure you fully understand what's going on every step of the way. Dr. Simckes did recommend some weight loss in order to improve the chances of success with our first embryo transfer, which I did (and he was very kind in his approach about it), and that combined with our first IVF embryo transfer, we were successful and welcomed our baby girl into the world in July 2025. We are from the STL area but moved 5 hours away some years ago, but every late night drive home or there, and the countless days staying with loved ones, was worth every bit of it. Once we were released back to our OB after week 9 of pregnancy, we began to miss this place because the care was unmatched. I will always recommend them to everyone and anyone based on my experience.Would not recommend this clinic. For context- We are travel patients coming from 5.5 hours away with other kids at home and little childcare. I called Fertility Partnership a few…Would not recommend this clinic. For context- We are travel patients coming from 5.5 hours away with other kids at home and little childcare. I called Fertility Partnership a few months ago to inquire about the process for travel patients. Mainly due to the reduced cost compared to other clinics. The phone answering girl seemed very knowledgeable and was super friendly. She answered my many questions and said they have many travel patients. I asked if I could be remotely monitored and she assured me I could. Fast forward a few months when I was ready to schedule the required IN PERSON consult… I again asked about travel patients and monitoring and they assured me again, yep, no issues. My husband took off work and he and I paid for flights to St Louis to save time (as I mentioned above- little child care) as well as uber rides, meals, and the consult fee which was over $400. That’s when the issues started. Our appt was at 1pm and we weren’t brought back until after 2:15. The Dr. seemed very unprofessional, swore, said borderline inappropriate things etc… but we carried on. He knew very little about me despite me doing all the pre appt paperwork and spending hours uploading blood levels from past tests and medical history. Then came the ultrasound. The closet we were brought into the machine wasn’t working. We went to another room. I found out later this was the retrieval room which was anything but a sterile operating type room and nothing I’d want to be put under anesthesia in. Again, we brought up we were travel patients etc etc and nothing was said. After the Dr. did the ultrasound the nurse took over and explained the process. She assumed we’d be DRIVING 5.5 hours ONE way every few days for monitoring 🤯 When I explained to her that no, we were going to be monitored in our home state she let me know the 3rd monitoring appt would have to be done in office and most people have to stay in the area for a week to be monitored, trigger and retrieve.. This might be fine for couples without jobs and kids but it wouldn’t work for us. HAD I BEEN TOLD THIS VIA PHONE I would NOT have traveled and spent $1500 to get to St Louis for this consult. I left the office in tears and cried all the way to the airport. Precious Time, money, and resources wasted and I’m back to square 1. This clinic really needs to allow brief phone consults with a nurse to go over questions like these before they Rob people of their money. Shame on themDr. Simckes, and his team are wonderful people! They go over everything that you possible need to know! We can’t wait to start our IUI journey! As part of the LGBTQ group he’s…Dr. Simckes, and his team are wonderful people! They go over everything that you possible need to know! We can’t wait to start our IUI journey! As part of the LGBTQ group he’s making it possible for families to still have the connection of having both parents involved (females). We couldn’t do this without him! Thank you Dr. SimckesI cannot recommend Dr. Simckes and the people at Fertility Partnership enough! First let me say, I am writing this review with a daughter who is currently four months old who was…I cannot recommend Dr. Simckes and the people at Fertility Partnership enough! First let me say, I am writing this review with a daughter who is currently four months old who was made possible with the help, knowledge and care of Dr. Simckes and his team. After our consultation, we had no doubt that Dr. Simckes was the doctor for us. Not only was it clear he was very knowledgeable, talented, and hands-on, he is also very honest and does it all with humor which we loved. Dealing with infertility is a very heavy situation and being able to laugh and enjoy my appointments was such a blessing. Throughout the entire process, things were explained really well. I never felt rushed in and out of the office like I was just another number. I felt like everyone cared about me as an individual and our success. Everyone took the time to make sure I knew what was happening and next steps. Any time I texted or emailed our nurse coordinator Jordyn, I got a quick and friendly response. I never felt like a burden. IVF was not covered by insurance for us, so we specifically chose Fertility Partnership (and drove from Kansas City) because of their mission to keep IVF affordable. They were half the price of clinics we looked into in the KC metro area. We had two successful egg retrievals and one successful frozen embryo transfer resulting in our daughter. When it was time for us to switch to our OBGYN in KC, I was sad that I would no longer be working with Dr. Simckes and everyone there. I was so comfortable and got so used to going that it felt like a break up. TLDR: if you are struggling with fertility and looking into IVF, Dr. Simckes is hands down the doctor for you! He knows what he’s doing but on top of that your experience will be much more affordable and top notch with a compassionate and caring team.I went to fertility partnership to explore my options as an almost 40 year old woman with a low egg count. I was told that my only option was to go through IVF. I wanted to pursue…I went to fertility partnership to explore my options as an almost 40 year old woman with a low egg count. I was told that my only option was to go through IVF. I wanted to pursue an IUI, but was told that with endometriosis that wouldn't be possible in terms of success. I was at my most volunerable just having a miscarriage and paid a non refundable deposit of $1k for IVF. As the month went on, I knew IVF wasn't for me and ultimately trusted my gut. Fast forward to a year later and I have a beautiful baby girl that was conceived naturally. I called this clinic to help with intralipids as those were necessary to maintain the pregnancy, but they didn't return my call quickly enough and I had to go with another fertility clinic for help. The support staff was very nice, but responsiveness was an issue.I just want to send a special shout out to Dr Simckes and his team! In 2019 my husband and I went in for our initial consultation, I had my tubes tied in August 2015 and after…I just want to send a special shout out to Dr Simckes and his team! In 2019 my husband and I went in for our initial consultation, I had my tubes tied in August 2015 and after having my 3rd baby. I then met my now husband a year later who …Dr. Simckes is absolutely amazing! I couldn't recommend them more! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable and made the entire experience easy. I never had any issues getting…Dr. Simckes is absolutely amazing! I couldn't recommend them more! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable and made the entire experience easy. I never had any issues getting a response from my case manager Deanna. She was an absolute godsend and made the whole process feel special.We are beyond grateful for Dr. Simckes and our coordinator, Dasha! We started our journey with Fertility Partnership at the end of 2024, and by March 2025, we were officially…We are beyond grateful for Dr. Simckes and our coordinator, Dasha! We started our journey with Fertility Partnership at the end of 2024, and by March 2025, we were officially pregnant! After two rounds of IUI with medication and monitoring, we couldn’t be more thankful. The idea and cost of IVF felt overwhelming, but having a dedicated team of doctors who truly cared and fought for us made all the difference. We are so appreciative of their support and expertise. This was the greatest decision!This post is 6 years late! Time flys when you’re raising TWINS!! Which wouldn’t be possible without Dr.Simckes and his esteemed staff! During our process we found out I didn’t…This post is 6 years late! Time flys when you’re raising TWINS!! Which wouldn’t be possible without Dr.Simckes and his esteemed staff! During our process we found out I didn’t develop enough eggs even with increasing medication. Dr. Simckes did recommend getting donor eggs I had only a 15% chance to use my own eggs. But I knew I came across this place from a reason ( at the time I lived in Oklahoma) but he was so real he didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear he told me what I needed to hear. He’s a very honest man. But I told him I wanted to try and use my own eggs. He knew this could hurt his “stats” if unsuccessful, but he honored my wishes as his patient. After the egg retrieval we only had 2 eggs develop and mature, we did a 3 day transfer of both eggs with a success rate of 30% that one egg would stick. One egg was a B and the other a C. The doctor prayed over my belly after the transfer. Afterwards, There were things he said to do that I heard we shouldn’t do. But I decided to trust the process because I truly believed I was meant to be there with this doctor. By GODS grace and all the hope that we never lost. We were blessed with our daughters Skyley Grace and Ryley Hope both very healthy, smart, silly, SASSY, all-star kids that are now 5. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make us parents and giving us the family for us to have the life and to create all the memories we get the opportunity to make everyday now. You sir, are a true angel! ❤️I started my journey with Dr.Simckes in 2019. He took his time to talk to me and my husband and ran every single test imaginable to figure out the best way to approach getting me…I started my journey with Dr.Simckes in 2019. He took his time to talk to me and my husband and ran every single test imaginable to figure out the best way to approach getting me pregnant. When Covid hit we took a break until 2024. We picked up right where we left off. Before I knew it I was pregnant thanks to dr simckes. The coordinators and whole office staff was super helpful and answered any questions I had. I had no problems with communication or getting the help I needed. Doc takes his time with each patient which can lead to some appointments starting later than normal, but it's worth it!I don’t even know where to begin. We got referred by an NP in Springfield, Mo. we saw Dr. Simckes and Deanna at our very first visit October 1st of this year. Throughout the…I don’t even know where to begin. We got referred by an NP in Springfield, Mo. we saw Dr. Simckes and Deanna at our very first visit October 1st of this year. Throughout the entire process they have all been so amazing to work with. My husband and I did not think it was possible for us to have any kids. Our first time seeing Dr. Simckes he brought the hope back that we needed. We did IVF with them and did a fresh transfer and it was successful and we have 4 other frozen babes with them! Jordan our nurse was also very kind and attentive for our transfer and egg retrieval. I developed late OHSS and Dr. Simckes was simply amazing. He was calling and texting me to check on me periodically when he was on vacation and not even in town. He truly cares about his patients and it shows deeply. I would highly recommend them to anyone struggling with fertility.Dr. Simckes and all of his staff are always so nice, happy, and encouraging. You can definitely tell that they are in this practice because they want to help people to have…Dr. Simckes and all of his staff are always so nice, happy, and encouraging. You can definitely tell that they are in this practice because they want to help people to have families and not for the money. I am not from the area but do not …Fertility Partnership was my husband and I’s second opinion before giving up on starting our family. Knowing IVF was the only way possible, was terrifying to me, and was honestly…Fertility Partnership was my husband and I’s second opinion before giving up on starting our family. Knowing IVF was the only way possible, was terrifying to me, and was honestly out of our price range. We were stuck and didn’t know what to …My husband and I did IVF due to him getting a vasectomy. My oldest son has Cystic Fibrosis and at the time we did not know how healthy he would be so we only wanted one more…My husband and I did IVF due to him getting a vasectomy. My oldest son has Cystic Fibrosis and at the time we did not know how healthy he would be so we only wanted one more child. After having my second child and my oldest being super healthy we both wished to have another baby. My husband being on the bigger side was not a good candidate for reversal nor I’d guaranteed to work. We decided upon IVF and Dr. Simckes was very honest and open with my age and low amh. I ended up getting one embryo that was a normal girl which we were super happy about but also knew that it was guaranteed she would stick. In January 2024 I went in for my transfer and she stuck I know have a healthy three month old little girl thanks to Fertility Partnership. I loved their honesty through the whole time we were with them and how happy they where that it worked for us.We had our first consult with Dr. Simckes in August 2024 due to male factor infertility. He explained all of the steps to take and possible outcomes thoroughly. He is so…We had our first consult with Dr. Simckes in August 2024 due to male factor infertility. He explained all of the steps to take and possible outcomes thoroughly. He is so personable and easy to talk to. After talking with a couple other infertility doctors, we knew right away that he was the one we wanted to work with. In November, we proceeded with starting the process of the egg retrieval. Jordyn was my nurse coordinator for this and she was awesome! Answered all my questions any time of day, even on weekends. We loved her! They were able to retrieve 24 mature eggs, and we ended up with 8 embryos on ice! I actually ended up having a hysteroscopy D&C in December and a polyp was removed. I had no idea I even had a polyp, but I told Dr. Simckes some symptoms I was having and he knew it wasn’t normal and got me in right away for the procedure. Thank goodness he did. We moved forward with the frozen transfer in January, and I got pregnant on the first try! Dainelle was my coordinator for the transfer, and she was just as awesome as Jordyn- there with me every step of the way. We had one embryo that didn’t survive the thaw, but they acted fast and had another embryo thawed and ready to go by the time I was in the room, and reassured me that everything would be okay. Fast forward to now, and I am 8 weeks pregnant. Throughout the pregnancy, we have been working with Dash, the OB coordinator. She has been very reassuring with some issues I’ve had, and has taken time out of evenings and weekends to put my mind at ease several different times. Everyone at this office is so friendly. I feel so welcomed every time I walk in. Especially since they see you so much, they pretty much know who you are just by looking at you. And Dr. Simckes really knows his stuff! I love that he does all of his own ultrasounds, and everything that is done is ordered by him. I would highly recommend anyone struggling with infertility to see him. I can’t wait to go back to him when we decide to try for baby 2!I have been going to Dr. Simckes since about 2016. He and his staff are and has always been a delight to work with. After a lot of testing on both me and my husband, a few failed…I have been going to Dr. Simckes since about 2016. He and his staff are and has always been a delight to work with. After a lot of testing on both me and my husband, a few failed IUI's, a failed IVF we didn't give up hope. He blessed us with our first-born son in October of 2019 and we just started going back in June to see if we could have another bundle of joy! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who asks where we went!!!!!!!We love Dr. Simckes and his amazing staff of nurses and embryologist, and our dream of having a baby wouldn’t have come true without them. Dr. Simckes is incredibly skilled and…We love Dr. Simckes and his amazing staff of nurses and embryologist, and our dream of having a baby wouldn’t have come true without them. Dr. Simckes is incredibly skilled and successful at what he does, but he’s also so down to earth and …The nurses, receptionists, and doctor are all amazing. I experienced a stillbirth with my first pregnancy. I was advised to go to a larger practice. I eventually switched because…The nurses, receptionists, and doctor are all amazing. I experienced a stillbirth with my first pregnancy. I was advised to go to a larger practice. I eventually switched because the first provider was cold, unorganized, and rude. The entire process with Dr. Simckes went as smooth as it could have. I cannot express how much I appreciate the services I received. However, the billing was difficult. I met my out of pocket max and had no out of pocket costs. I tried calling multiple times, later found out a billing agency is responsible for collecting insurance. The claim needed resubmitted. Althought it was under review, they still sent it to collections. had insurance advocate for me and the issue was resolved. Overall, I would highly suggest them. If you have billing issues, save your time and make insurance fight it.Doctor simkiss and his staff was absolutely amazing. They were great with communicating any problems I had. They would get back to me. This very same day, I would definitely…Doctor simkiss and his staff was absolutely amazing. They were great with communicating any problems I had. They would get back to me. This very same day, I would definitely recommend this doctor to anyone, and everyone that will listen, they are absolutely amazing. I had no success with my previous ivf, doctor. And I got pregnant the first time with him, so give him a try. He's the best.My husband and I are LOVING Fertility Partnership. We came here in March ‘24 looking for answers as to why we weren’t getting pregnant. We had answers after our first appointment…My husband and I are LOVING Fertility Partnership. We came here in March ‘24 looking for answers as to why we weren’t getting pregnant. We had answers after our first appointment and quickly began medication. …Let's just start with Kelsey being the absolute most amazing person ever!! She was very warm, welcoming and personable!! She's very responsive and honest and we appreciated this.…Let's just start with Kelsey being the absolute most amazing person ever!! She was very warm, welcoming and personable!! She's very responsive and honest and we appreciated this. Upon meetingg Dr. S. we were relieved. He was very honest …We can't thank Fertility Partnership enough for their exceptional care and support throughout our fertility journey. From the warm and welcoming environment to the knowledgeable…We can't thank Fertility Partnership enough for their exceptional care and support throughout our fertility journey. From the warm and welcoming environment to the knowledgeable and compassionate staff, they made us feel valued and hopeful. …Dr. Simckes and his incredible team have been an absolute blessing throughout our fertility journey. From the moment my husband and I stepped into Fertility Partnership, we knew…Dr. Simckes and his incredible team have been an absolute blessing throughout our fertility journey. From the moment my husband and I stepped into Fertility Partnership, we knew we had found the right place after having consultations with other clinics that left us feeling uncertain due to their gimmicky and unclear pricing structures. What sets Fertility Partnership apart is their dedication to keeping IVF affordable without compromising on the quality of care. One aspect that particularly stood out to us was Dr. Simckes' hands-on approach. Recognizing that our situation required intervention on my husband's part, Dr. Simckes personally performed the procedure, eliminating the need for us to engage another facility. This level of personalized care was a testament to their commitment to their patients. Our joy knew no bounds when, after the first round of IVF, we welcomed our precious baby girl into the world. Despite an insurance switch that limited coverage to a specific clinic, we chose to return to Fertility Partnership for our second round. The comfort and trust we had in Dr. Simckes and his team outweighed the logistical constraints imposed by insurance. Now, as we celebrate the success of our second round of IVF, we are overjoyed to announce we are expecting our second child. Dr. Simckes, we cannot express our gratitude enough for turning our dream of having a family into a beautiful reality. Fertility Partnership truly embodies compassionate and effective fertility care, and we are forever grateful for the pivotal role they played in making our family complete.We started out at a clinic in Chesterfield, MO. The staff at our first clinic were nice enough, but it never seemed genuine. The communication lacked and it just seemed like we…We started out at a clinic in Chesterfield, MO. The staff at our first clinic were nice enough, but it never seemed genuine. The communication lacked and it just seemed like we were just another infertile couple. After one failed IUI cycle, we decided to just go to IVF. We were going to contact our first clinic when something told me to, once again, search "IVF clinics near me." I must have searched those same words hundreds of times, but this time "Fertility Partnership" popped up advertising a much lower price than our first clinic. Upon my first visit to Fertility Partnership, I knew it was where we were meant to be. The staff was polite and kind. They were genuine. I could tell they wanted us to have a baby. They were rooting for us! They informed us of everything from start to finish. Dr. Simckes performs all of the ultrasounds, procedures, etc. He has amazing bedside manner and is confident in his abilities. Deanna, our IVF coordinator, is so incredibly sweet. She kept us informed and prepared. We just completed our IVF cycle and we are so happy we found Fertility Partnership. I could not recommend this clinic enough! Truly the best decision we have ever made. UPDATE: I gave birth to the most precious baby in October 2023 💗We have been customers of Dr. Simckes since 2016. With the help of his staff (personal favorite Dainelle), we went from being told we couldn’t have children to having four and god…We have been customers of Dr. Simckes since 2016. With the help of his staff (personal favorite Dainelle), we went from being told we couldn’t have children to having four and god willing, more to come. We will never be able to repay what fertility partnership has given us!I just want to take this time to thank everyone at Fertility Partnership for everything! The whole team made me feel at ease. My IVF nurse Sam was amazing and she always was there…I just want to take this time to thank everyone at Fertility Partnership for everything! The whole team made me feel at ease. My IVF nurse Sam was amazing and she always was there to answer any questions and helped to get my medications at …I struggled with infertility for over 7 years. We saw multiple doctors, in multiple states. I had sooooo many surgeries, we had done every procedure u could think of, and endured…I struggled with infertility for over 7 years. We saw multiple doctors, in multiple states. I had sooooo many surgeries, we had done every procedure u could think of, and endured more treatments than I even care to count. We had gone thru lots and lots of loss, miscarriage, failed IVF rounds, rounds with no embryos made, and an amount of heart ache that is truly hard to put into words. Infertility wrecked extreme havoc on my body and soul. We spent an unbelievable ammount of money and sacrificed so much to continue treatments. We were desperate and frustrated when a friend recommended a new and affordable doctor. We had been thru 5 rounds of IVF at that time and I honestly didn't know how much more I had in me. Thanks to Dr. Smickes my experience was so much better than before and we would go on to do two more rounds of IVF. Yes, you read that right, 7 in total, and with that expeience there is someone very special who changed everything for us, that man was Dr. Elan Simckes. He was the one and only Dr. to get the job done! At our first consult he sat down and listend to me. Truly listend. He made me feel like a person and that I mattered. He wanted to know my thoughts and feelings as I had been thru quite the journey and a slew of other doctors before him. He was different than the rest. He was warm. He was funny. He truly cared. He took on my case as a challenge that he was going to solve. I was not just another patient or a number to him. He took time, lots of time to talk to me. I had full access to him and his staff at all times thru text, and this support was like no other practice! He was really in this with me. He was willing to try unconventional things and would stop at nothing to figure out my case. He wanted me to get pregnant almost as much as I wanted it and he reassured me he wouldn't give up on my case. Prior to seeing him, deep inside me, I kept feeling my medical staff was missing something, and they were. They were missing a HUGE piece of my puzzle. These were specialists, doctor's from out of state, one being the guru of infertility himself out in Colorado, and one completed their residency at Harvard. So why is this important?? Well both of these specialist missed what was really stopping us from getting and staying pregnant. We did a re-current loss panel, a simple blood test, with Dr. Simckes. This test changed EVERYTHING for us! Dr. Simckes doing this test turned out to be the biggest blessing to our lives. I feel so incredibly grateful to have been his patient. He was totally, completely, 1000% in the trenches with us. I can't say enough great things about this doctor. The test revealed I had a few blood disorders that would need special care in order for me to stay pregnant. So, we gave it one more shot and with our new treatment plan, we were finally successful. We now have a beautiful, healthy 4 month old baby girl. Dr. Simckes and his team at Fertity Partnership changed our lives and we will forever be grateful. I would highly recommend him and his practice to anyone, thanks to them we have our miracle baby! Dr. Simckes is truly an incredible man and we r so thankful for him!Fertility partnership will always have a special place in my heart. I can’t say good things enough, I absolutely love Dr. Simckes and his entire team. He is uplifting, confident,…Fertility partnership will always have a special place in my heart. I can’t say good things enough, I absolutely love Dr. Simckes and his entire team. He is uplifting, confident, funny, and extremely good at his job. He is positive and just …God blessed me and my husband when he brought us to Fertility Partnership. Dr. Simckes is amazing. Fertility Partnership was our 3rd clinic, forth round of IVF, and our last hope.…God blessed me and my husband when he brought us to Fertility Partnership. Dr. Simckes is amazing. Fertility Partnership was our 3rd clinic, forth round of IVF, and our last hope. We initially went for ovarian PRP to improve egg quality, but after meeting Dr. Simckes and his staff, we knew we had to change fully to his clinic. He is the most genuine and caring doctor I have ever had. He helped us bring home twins in June 2023 after our fall 2022 cycle as well as hope for future babies as well. Seeing his pure joy and happiness in having helped us bring babies home is unparalleled. I cannot thank Dr. Simckes enough.Fertility partnership is a place you go to and feel accepted. They don’t look at you like your just another patient, when you walk through those doors you are family! I have had…Fertility partnership is a place you go to and feel accepted. They don’t look at you like your just another patient, when you walk through those doors you are family! I have had the pleasure of working with so many of them over the last few …We had initial consultations with a few different clinics in the area but decided to go with Fertility Partnership. Dr. Simckes doesn’t sugar coat anything, but he really cares…We had initial consultations with a few different clinics in the area but decided to go with Fertility Partnership. Dr. Simckes doesn’t sugar coat anything, but he really cares about you and your family. He is brilliant. The IVF coordinators are amazing. We had Deanna and she was SO responsive and answered every silly question I had. Sam is the other IVF coordinator and she was great too. It was so nice to be able to text them with questions instead of using a patient portal that most nurses only read once a day. Everyone is great! Anesthesia was awesome and the embryologists keep you updated on your embryos and they’re so nice and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend them!This place is where your dreams of parent hood can actually become a reality where what other doctors turn you away for does not matter ! They will find a way. The whole staff is…This place is where your dreams of parent hood can actually become a reality where what other doctors turn you away for does not matter ! They will find a way. The whole staff is a delight from reception to labs to finance and the best part for me was Sam my IVF coordinator she made me feel loved and cared for 1000% of the way. And Dr. Simckes is truly an angel sent from heaven to help us in every way possible he finds a way and makes you and your family feel like family and not some experiment or just another paycheck. I highly beyond recommend this place ! I am forever grateful!!!![Dr. David Simckes] knew who we were but would frequently forget about our situation and was always recommending Invocell...made inappropriate/insensitive comments...was always…[Dr. David Simckes] knew who we were but would frequently forget about our situation and was always recommending Invocell...made inappropriate/insensitive comments...was always flustered and running behind when he came into the room for monitoring...was down-to-earth—maybe a little eccentric, even “mad scientist”, but he seemed passionate about his workFor every appointment he [Dr. David Simckes] was always over an hour later, that in itself is frustrating but understandable. However if already late take a minute to review the…For every appointment he [Dr. David Simckes] was always over an hour later, that in itself is frustrating but understandable. However if already late take a minute to review the chart you are going into. There was many times we had to correct him on what we were doing and where we were in our cycle. As well as him going back and forth transferring one vs two and not remaining. After our second failed transfer we didn't even warrant our scheduled follow up call, when I called Monday and finally reached someone they rescheduled for the call to be that afternoon, that also never happened.Dr. Simckes spent the time to get to know myself and my husband...was honest and straightforward with me...appreciated his ability to lighten the mood with a bit of comic relief…Dr. Simckes spent the time to get to know myself and my husband...was honest and straightforward with me...appreciated his ability to lighten the mood with a bit of comic relief but also keep the conversation on point...low AMH and a lower AFC...high dosage stimulation, estrogen priming, and adjustments as neededDr Zarek is very thorough and never made me feel rushed or uneasy...made us feel like family and that our questions no matter how trivial, were worth asking...was friendly and…Dr Zarek is very thorough and never made me feel rushed or uneasy...made us feel like family and that our questions no matter how trivial, were worth asking...was friendly and warm...I was able to text or email her...It's scary going from IUIs to IVF and she made the transition seamless.Dr Simckes is a very caring doctor...have an ovarian PRP...explained that it was experimental but he wanted to offer it to women at an affordable price who desire to try IVF with…Dr Simckes is a very caring doctor...have an ovarian PRP...explained that it was experimental but he wanted to offer it to women at an affordable price who desire to try IVF with there own eggs...first ovarian in August 2022...second ovarian PRP...outcome has been promising my FSH has dropped and my AMH has risen.Dr. Simckes is very funny and easy to talk to. He made me feel at ease and hopeful without promising any miracles...Dr. Simckes was very honest about our chances and optimistic…Dr. Simckes is very funny and easy to talk to. He made me feel at ease and hopeful without promising any miracles...Dr. Simckes was very honest about our chances and optimistic because of my follicle count at the time of the PRP treatment...Unfortunately this did not result in a positive test. During our follow up, Dr. Simckes answered all of my questions and concerns...He has a great personality and is very open and informative, but he also gets to chatting and telling stories.Dr. Simckes appeared to be nice and caring but was very crass at times. He would make inappropriate jokes and talk about inappropriate content. At times his comments borderline…Dr. Simckes appeared to be nice and caring but was very crass at times. He would make inappropriate jokes and talk about inappropriate content. At times his comments borderline racially insensitive. I don’t think he did it intentionally but has no sensor. He often forgot what we would talk about and would tell me half the information... He is not very thorough and would often rush. If you ask him a question l, he would answer...He encouraged transferring two embryos at a time which was fine with us since we wanted two children.He [Dr. David Simckes] asked very detailed questions and related to us on a personal level. He didn’t just run through facts, he talked about hope and what he was willing to do…He [Dr. David Simckes] asked very detailed questions and related to us on a personal level. He didn’t just run through facts, he talked about hope and what he was willing to do and not willing to do. He also spoke to being in the fight with us as long as we were in the fight. He also explained things that had never been explained to me before by previous doctors...He’s very fun and blunt but very caring. At our first meeting he explained all of the options and outcomes that could happen. He explained good outcomes and “negative” outcomes. Best case and worse case...and I appreciated[Dr. Simckes is] a laid back doctor; not too “stuffy”. IVF is such a stressful process, and we feel like he alleviates some of that with his personality and relationship with his…[Dr. Simckes is] a laid back doctor; not too “stuffy”. IVF is such a stressful process, and we feel like he alleviates some of that with his personality and relationship with his patients...he did recommend IVF with ICSi, as we are dealing with male factor infertility in my husband...He was very personable, and was not at all rushed with our appointment...He performed a hysteroscopy/ D & C on me to remove a uterine fibroid, and told my grandmother as he took me back that he would take good care of me, and treat me as he would his own daughter. He’s always been very personable, and thorough with explanations of what’s going to occur next. We look forward to continuing treatment with him!Be prepared for a blunt doctor who tells you information with no fluff [with Dr. David Simckes]...I had a five day fresh transfer and it was successful. I am currently 7 months…Be prepared for a blunt doctor who tells you information with no fluff [with Dr. David Simckes]...I had a five day fresh transfer and it was successful. I am currently 7 months pregnant with a healthy baby boy. I was 37 at the time of transfer. I used my own eggs and my husband's sperm. I took all the vitamins Dr. Simckes recommended...He prefers to only transfer a single embryo if you are under 38. He did let me transfer two, and one did implant...showed he cared about my husband and I situation. He took the time to reassure me and he explained any procedure needed in detailed. I was very happy with his care.Dr. Simckes is a dedicated and kind-hearted person! I admire his passion! He is very open, honest and realistic when discussing fertility treatments. I think one of his best…Dr. Simckes is a dedicated and kind-hearted person! I admire his passion! He is very open, honest and realistic when discussing fertility treatments. I think one of his best traits is his humor.... while undergoing an IUI cycle, Dr. Simckes provided his personal cell phone number in case I received a positive ovulation test over the weekend so that he could come in and do the procedure. I know that this is something, he does for all his patients.... I had my first consultation appointment scheduled within a week and a half of my initial callFrom the moment I stepped into Dr. Simckes’ practice, I felt like I was family....When our first transfer failed(no fault of his) he PERSONALLY called me and spent over an hour…From the moment I stepped into Dr. Simckes’ practice, I felt like I was family....When our first transfer failed(no fault of his) he PERSONALLY called me and spent over an hour with me on the phone consoling me and figuring out what our future steps were....I have to use a gestational carrier. Dr. Simckes started us both on a “cold cycle” since we can’t really sync up with me not having a period. She started with lupron injections and I was on menopurI think they may have a few too many patients and he [Dr. David Simckes] definitely has 1000 things on his mind at once. I have always felt welcomed and not like a hassle...From…I think they may have a few too many patients and he [Dr. David Simckes] definitely has 1000 things on his mind at once. I have always felt welcomed and not like a hassle...From my first appointment on I have been in constant contact with Dr. Simckes and his staff. My first appointment Dr. Simckes spent a good 2 hours answering all of my questions. He made sure I was comfortable during all of my tests and even made jokes to ease the awakwardness. He listened to what I was concerned about and taking action on my thoughts. I’m not following a basic protocol and I feel like my treatment is tailored to me.I thought that he [Dr. Simckes] was very very comfortable to talk to and be open with about our situation and he made us feel at ease. He very perfessional yet not stuffy and…I thought that he [Dr. Simckes] was very very comfortable to talk to and be open with about our situation and he made us feel at ease. He very perfessional yet not stuffy and explain things in terms which we could understand. He never made us feel like there was something wrong with us, which is my struggle personally I felt like I was damaged in some way, but he was very reassuring that all of our concerns were very common and normal for couples dealing with infertility.Dr Simckes is extremely knowledgeable and he really cares about his patients. His communication style is abrasive and he seems very rushed in all of our appointments. His bedside…Dr Simckes is extremely knowledgeable and he really cares about his patients. His communication style is abrasive and he seems very rushed in all of our appointments. His bedside manner was no for me.... Prior to egg retrieval, he prescribed prenatal, Vit D, CoQ10, and folguard. For retrieval, I stimmed with menopur and follistim. For transfer, my protocol was PIO, estrogen, heparin, and prednisone.Dr. Simckes really has a passion for helping you reach your goals and it shows in the way he speaks to you. The only critique I have is that he look over your chart before coming…Dr. Simckes really has a passion for helping you reach your goals and it shows in the way he speaks to you. The only critique I have is that he look over your chart before coming into the exam room and that he not be so rushed to try to cram information down your throat and then take off. ... I am older (35-40 range) and have PCOS & slight male factor- we used a "high / low" protocol with a Lupron trigger. I got 23 mature eggs but only 2 made it to blast. ...Dr. Simckes was very sympathetic when I experienced my miscarriage after our fresh transfer. He was also very explicit with any information I was seeking at any point during my…Dr. Simckes was very sympathetic when I experienced my miscarriage after our fresh transfer. He was also very explicit with any information I was seeking at any point during my cycle. One of the things that helped me the most was when he called me personally late at night after transfer because I was experiencing severe abdominal pain that would not let up. He talked me through what to do and even brought me in the next morningHe [Dr. Simckes] explained everything to me, and broke it down for us to understand. He was kind but blunt with the best way to go for us. He explained why we would want to try…He [Dr. Simckes] explained everything to me, and broke it down for us to understand. He was kind but blunt with the best way to go for us. He explained why we would want to try one way vs the other. He gave me hope back that I will carry my own child ... He explained that with the type of PCOS and my age that the chances are greater of us conceiving, but we will probably have to do a frozen cycle for my safety.Dr. Simckes is a very down to earth doctor, he goes to the point on what I need to do and/or change in order to accomplish what we need to do next. He doesn't sugarcoat the…Dr. Simckes is a very down to earth doctor, he goes to the point on what I need to do and/or change in order to accomplish what we need to do next. He doesn't sugarcoat the comments or results, but always being professional....The downside of him is, since he is a good doctor he has many patients, and by being only him as the doctor his time of being with me on an appointment visit gets small and always on a hurry.Dr simkes gave us the 1 on 1 we were looking for, but implanted so much hope into us, but as soon as the results kept turning negative he payed less and less attention to us .…Dr simkes gave us the 1 on 1 we were looking for, but implanted so much hope into us, but as soon as the results kept turning negative he payed less and less attention to us . Which was really hurtful...I have 3 cycles and they all were done the same way. I feel as if before implanting the last two embryos I had he should of done some extensive blood test to see why I keep getting chemical pregnancy. He believed that i can get pregnant and that there was nothing seriously wrong with me other than PCOS so he kept implanting my embryos until I had no more left. And after my last failed cycle he had no answer to why it didn’t occur into a baby. I was just left high and dry and to deal with depression and anxiety on my own. He didn’t even warn me about the side effects of getting off the medicine .. the worst ever.Dr. Simckes was able to be calm our nerves and explain every part of the process in a detailed and relatable way. He has a fantastic personality that always made me feel like I…Dr. Simckes was able to be calm our nerves and explain every part of the process in a detailed and relatable way. He has a fantastic personality that always made me feel like I was the most important patient in the building. He also has a sense of confidence about him that made me feel as though everything was going to be okay. For example, on the day that we transferred the embryos he had joked about us feeling the need to transfer 2. He was so sure that one would get the job done. I distinctly remember the day that I went in and was able to hear the heartbeat for the first time. I was so nervous and hesitated to even celebrate for the sheer worry of disappointment. After noticing my nerves getting the best of me, he grabbed my hand told me that I had a less than one-percent chance of something going wrong and that I deserved the opportunity to celebrate. He said it was time to name the fetus even giving the example "Cletus the Fetus". Every time I walked out of his office I just knew everything was going to be okay. Dr. Simckes is very knowledgeable and answered ALL of my questions, eased my husband's mind, and was able to successfully make our dream come true within a reasonable price.Very caring personal approach from Dr Siemkens and the nurses working with him , answering any questions any time , felt very comfortable, I recommend him as a Fertilily doctor...…Very caring personal approach from Dr Siemkens and the nurses working with him , answering any questions any time , felt very comfortable, I recommend him as a Fertilily doctor... Very proffesional , up to date , excellent experience and knowledge, always gives recommendations and what to expect , very busy doctor , he has excellent sense of humor and makes you smile with his jokesEvery single appt with Dr. Simckes he took the time to explain our next steps and to really get to know my husband and beyond IVF.... I would say be prepared with questions that…Every single appt with Dr. Simckes he took the time to explain our next steps and to really get to know my husband and beyond IVF.... I would say be prepared with questions that you want to talk to the doctor about. His enthusiasm is contagious and sometimes you can get swept up in the moment and the excitement and forget some of the questions you wanted to ask... He has so much energy and he truly believes he can help every single patient that comes to through his door.He [Dr. Simckes] gave us his phone and we could text him any time anything. He also tried to understand our background including family hisotry, race etc (We are Asian- Hispanic…He [Dr. Simckes] gave us his phone and we could text him any time anything. He also tried to understand our background including family hisotry, race etc (We are Asian- Hispanic couple).... He is amazing Dr but he tends to be clumsy. His nurse is absolutely the best. Two of them made a perfect team. He listens to all of my concerns, did all tests. But I always fear he might forget something..... He checks ultrasound every day to check how much I need injections etc. ALso he checked the cause of infertility based on my race and family history as well.Dr simkes was a very pleasant DR. ... I had a deep issue but with husband morphology but he never took care of that instead he insisted on continuous transfers and all were…Dr simkes was a very pleasant DR. ... I had a deep issue but with husband morphology but he never took care of that instead he insisted on continuous transfers and all were unsuccessful leaving me with no more money and no more eggs ... He was very respectful to our culture. But I feel DR simkes didn’t do his part in finding the reason why my embryo wouldn’t turn into a baby and left me with unexplained infertility.Dr Simckes is clearly a brilliant doctor. he goes out of his way to explain things and present options. He has a quirky sense of humor which I found endearing but others may not.…Dr Simckes is clearly a brilliant doctor. he goes out of his way to explain things and present options. He has a quirky sense of humor which I found endearing but others may not. I believe he employs that humor like a tool to put you at ease...he always made an effort to connect with us, usually in a humorous way. He personally called us. We had his cell phone number for texting only....He used a combined protocol of Follistim and menopur. he added Ganirelix later when the follicles were bigger.He was very set on facts. Your weight is this. You have this condition. You need to be treated for this to get that outcome...He is obviously knowledgeable, but he comes off more…He was very set on facts. Your weight is this. You have this condition. You need to be treated for this to get that outcome...He is obviously knowledgeable, but he comes off more casual to make you more comfortable. Some people would be bothered by the profanity, but I'm not one. He edged the line of inappropriate but never crossed it. I felt very comfortable in his care. He went above and beyond to ensure my cycle needs were met (including performing an IUI on a holiday, because that's where my cycle fell)...The doctor made us feel very cared for. He explained thoroughly and we felt that his knowledge base was excellent. The worst thing I can say is that he had a tendency to run late…The doctor made us feel very cared for. He explained thoroughly and we felt that his knowledge base was excellent. The worst thing I can say is that he had a tendency to run late but by the time he was done with us We always felt it was worth the wait[Dr. Simckes is] Very hands on and personable. He acknowledged the fact that I had done a lot of research. Was upfront with statistics but didn’t refuse treatment. He has a quirky…[Dr. Simckes is] Very hands on and personable. He acknowledged the fact that I had done a lot of research. Was upfront with statistics but didn’t refuse treatment. He has a quirky personality so if you are easily offended you might feel offended. But he is brilliant and so kind...He isn’t afraid to think outside of the box and this is the reason I have my miracle baby...he keeps costs down as well.He [Dr. David Simckes] was also never on time. Like we were the first patient of the day and he was 30 minutes late one time. I also didn't like his answers to my issues…He [Dr. David Simckes] was also never on time. Like we were the first patient of the day and he was 30 minutes late one time. I also didn't like his answers to my issues (cancelled transfers). The first time he just said to take a few month break before we try again. The next time he told me to go ask a sister to be my gestational carrier (like it would be that easy).Dr. Simckes was the first doctor we seen who wasn't all about making money. He was making a living of course but he was offering lower cost treatments... He keeps it interesting &…Dr. Simckes was the first doctor we seen who wasn't all about making money. He was making a living of course but he was offering lower cost treatments... He keeps it interesting & fun. He always told us when we should be concerned or if there was no reason to be. And for our case, each time he was completely spot on.Who you would meet
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