I would strongly caution others based on my experience with this clinic’s billing and refund process. In my case, there were repeated billing inconsistencies, including duplicate…I would strongly caution others based on my experience with this clinic’s billing and refund process. In my case, there were repeated billing inconsistencies, including duplicate charges associated with the same transaction. Resolving this required extensive follow-up over an extended period, and the process was far more time-consuming and difficult than it should have been. Despite multiple written requests, clear resolution and accountability were not provided in a timely manner, and communication often lacked clarity or concrete timelines. The amount of time and effort required to address what should have been a straightforward billing correction was significant. I am still working through the resolution process and escalation outside of the clinic. For a healthcare provider managing sensitive financial transactions, I found the administrative handling to be unreliable and poorly managed. I would strongly recommend that others carefully document all charges and communications and remain vigilant throughout the billing process.Fertility clinic
Kindbody - Silicon Valley
Los Altos, CA · (650) 445-4724
- Website
- kindbody.com
- Phone
- (650) 445-4724
- Location
- Los Altos, CA

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My experience with Kindbody over the past two years has been deeply disappointing and emotionally exhausting. Beyond the constant billing issues, many staff members were extremely…My experience with Kindbody over the past two years has been deeply disappointing and emotionally exhausting. Beyond the constant billing issues, many staff members were extremely rude, dismissive, and unprofessional in their communication. I repeatedly received inconsistent and incorrect information from different people on the team, making an already stressful fertility journey even more difficult. Even more concerning, I was at times given incorrect prescription instructions and conflicting guidance regarding cycle timing and medications. This caused me to repeatedly miss important treatment windows and cycles, resulting in delays, emotional distress, and ultimately no successful outcome despite investing two years with this clinic. Fertility treatment requires precision, coordination, empathy, and trust. Unfortunately, my experience with Kindbody was marked by administrative confusion, poor communication, and a lack of accountability. After everything I went through -- emotionally, physically, and financially -- I cannot recommend this clinic based on my experience.Dr. Lynn Westphal and team helped create the little family I have. Thank you so much.I would strongly caution anyone considering treatment at Kindbody. My experience with this clinic over the past six months has been extremely frustrating, both operationally and…I would strongly caution anyone considering treatment at Kindbody. My experience with this clinic over the past six months has been extremely frustrating, both operationally and financially. Unfortunately, nearly every aspect of the process — scheduling, communication, billing, and clinical coordination — has been deeply disorganized. First, the appointment management is chaotic. I was repeatedly sent to the clinic for blood work, only to later be told I needed to go elsewhere for additional testing. What should have been a single visit regularly became two or three separate appointments, each generating additional charges. The clinic also frequently schedules unnecessary follow-up appointments that last only one or two minutes while billing hundreds or even thousands of dollars for them. Second, the nursing staff has been extremely unprofessional and inconsistent. In my experience, more than 95% of patient questions either go unanswered or receive incomplete and conflicting responses. Different nurses (Abby and Illi) regularly provide contradictory instructions regarding medications, timing, and treatment steps. One nurse will tell you to follow one protocol, while another, later the exact same day, tells you something entirely different. There appears to be little coordination or alignment within the nurse team. Communication is also extremely unreliable. Nurses frequently disappear without notice — either because they are on vacation, out of office, or no longer working there — yet patients are never informed in advance. During fertility treatment and ovulation induction cycles, timing is critical, so having nurses provide demanding instructions and then suddenly become unreachable creates enormous stress and confusion. I was also deeply concerned by the handling of bloodwork and patient records. On one occasion, staff drew my blood even though the same bloodwork had already been completed the previous day. After realizing the mistake, they discarded the sample without informing me at all. That level of oversight and lack of transparency was alarming. The billing practices were another major issue. Even after insurance had already paid or I had already paid out of pocket, I continued receiving additional invoices. I was billed multiple times for the same appointments, and I constantly had to monitor charges myself to catch duplicate billing issues. Finally, the administrative staff(Jessica) handling appointments were also highly unprofessional. They repeatedly called back-to-back if a call was missed, sometimes as late as 9:00 PM, to push unnecessary appointments. However, the moment I explained that the appointment was not needed, they would abruptly hang up without listening or attempting to address concerns. Overall, my experience at this location has been exhausting, stressful, and financially draining. Based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend this clinic. Patients considering fertility treatment deserve organized care, clear communication, competent coordination, and transparent billing — none of which I consistently experienced here.I had an amazing experience at Kindbody and can’t recommend them enough. From day one, the entire team made me feel welcomed, supported, and truly cared for. Fertility journeys…I had an amazing experience at Kindbody and can’t recommend them enough. From day one, the entire team made me feel welcomed, supported, and truly cared for. Fertility journeys can be overwhelming, but the staff here made the process feel organized, transparent, and much less stressful. A special thank you to Dr. Setharum, who was absolutely incredible throughout this journey. She was not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate and attentive. She took the time to understand my needs, ensured I was fully informed at every step, and made me feel like more than just a patient. Her approach made all the difference and gave me so much confidence moving forward. What I appreciated most about Kindbody overall was their communication and level of care. The team consistently kept me updated on next steps and timelines, and they were always patient in answering my questions. I never felt rushed or overlooked. I will truly miss the staff—they made me feel like family and made this journey so much less lonely. I’m grateful to share that I am officially 9 weeks pregnant and will now be transitioning to OB-GYN care. I couldn’t have gotten here without the incredible support from this team. I’m so thankful for the entire Kindbody team and Dr. Setharum. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for expert, compassionate fertility care.Dr Westphal is beyond amazing!She listens to you ,deep dives into your case and comes out with a great plan to meet your fertility goals! She saved me from a ectopic pregnancy and…Dr Westphal is beyond amazing!She listens to you ,deep dives into your case and comes out with a great plan to meet your fertility goals! She saved me from a ectopic pregnancy and also in my IVF journey!!Very organized and friendly people, especially the lady who takes the lab tests. I really had a great experience at this office.Kindbody Los Altos has been wonderful to work with throughout my fertility journey. My partner and I underwent reciprocal IVF with them in 2022, and our daughter was born on…Kindbody Los Altos has been wonderful to work with throughout my fertility journey. My partner and I underwent reciprocal IVF with them in 2022, and our daughter was born on January 2, 2023. I am returning to the clinic this year with hopes of completing another IVF cycle for our second child. I highly recommend this clinic and Dr. Westphal.This review is for billing team of kindbody. They are very late in applying initial paid amount and refunding after getting money from insurance. We did not get money back until…This review is for billing team of kindbody. They are very late in applying initial paid amount and refunding after getting money from insurance. We did not get money back until december for visits in august. That too we have to ask, they did not process it themselves. When I complained to practice manager, she reassigned to senior billing team member who gave a generic response. She did not even apologize. They dont care about customer experience or even hearing out customer complaints. Very unprofessionalI had a great experience in Kindbody Los Altos. The environment of the clinic is welcoming and cozy, less like a hospital more like a vacation resort. Everyone is kind and…I had a great experience in Kindbody Los Altos. The environment of the clinic is welcoming and cozy, less like a hospital more like a vacation resort. Everyone is kind and responsive whenever I reached out to the team. And most importantly, I appreciate Dr. Westphal and her team’s supreme techniques that helped my family to grow. I highly recommend Dr. Westphal and her team if you are also considering expanding your family via IVF.I walked in thinking that Kindbody was a spa. When I walked in, they told me they were a fertility clinic. I was surprisingly greeted with a room full of smiling employees. They…I walked in thinking that Kindbody was a spa. When I walked in, they told me they were a fertility clinic. I was surprisingly greeted with a room full of smiling employees. They were warm and friendly particularly a nice young lady named Amy. After she explained their services, I will definitely be exploring using them here in the near future.My partner and I have been trying to conceive these last few years, and we were recommended by a friend to come here! Nothing but great positive reviews. Staff is so friendly! And…My partner and I have been trying to conceive these last few years, and we were recommended by a friend to come here! Nothing but great positive reviews. Staff is so friendly! And my wife always looks forward to her appts!I just finished my last appointment at Kindbody Los Altos and I am thrilled to say I am 8 weeks pregnant! The journey through IVF can feel incredibly vulnerable but this team made…I just finished my last appointment at Kindbody Los Altos and I am thrilled to say I am 8 weeks pregnant! The journey through IVF can feel incredibly vulnerable but this team made all the difference. Both doctors were extremely collaborative and supportive throughout the entire process. Beyond the physicians, the entire support system including medical assistants, nurses, and the admin staff were gracious and accommodating. They were genuinely cheering me on every step of the way which helped ease my anxieties so much. They were also excellent at communicating the various processes so I always knew what to expect. On top of the amazing care, the environment and location in Los Altos are impeccable. It is a beautiful space that actually feels calming. To top it all off they even provided a little graduation gift which was such a thoughtful touch. If you are looking for a fertility team that combines expertise with genuine kindness I highly recommend this location.I had a wonderful experience with Kindbody Los Altos from my very first consultation. The doctor was patient and warm, and took the time to answer all my questions, which…I had a wonderful experience with Kindbody Los Altos from my very first consultation. The doctor was patient and warm, and took the time to answer all my questions, which immediately put me at ease and made me feel confident in their care. During the cycle, I was initially a bit unsure since I’m used to seeing the doctor at every appointment, but Kindbody’s care model quickly made sense. After interacting with the ultrasound technician, nurses, and phlebotomist, I felt completely comfortable and well cared for. I also had a great experience with the finance and administrative teams — everyone was professional, kind, and helpful. Overall, I’m very happy with my experience at Kindbody Los Altos. The entire team truly felt like a warm hug. Thank you for everything.We’ve had such a great experience at Kindbody. My husband and I are doing IVF for genetic reasons, and I’m currently in my second stimulation cycle and ready for ER. Our first…We’ve had such a great experience at Kindbody. My husband and I are doing IVF for genetic reasons, and I’m currently in my second stimulation cycle and ready for ER. Our first cycle went really well , we got two healthy embryos waiting for transfer. As per Dr. Westphal recommendation to have two embryos per cycle, we decided to go for a second cycle before transferring. I cannot express enough how kind and supportive everyone at the clinic has been. Dr. Westphal is knowledgeable, compassionate, patient and has always take the time to answer our questions, the nurses (Lorie & Amy) , ultrasound techs (Mayra) , the lady’s at the front desk, absolutely everyone makes you feel seen, heard, and understood. Some staff have shared that they’ve personally gone through a cycle themselves (I don’t know the details), and as a patient, it means so much to work with someone who truly understands what you’re going through. My husband and I are extremely happy with Kindbody and their service!!It was a pleasant movement during my appointment.My care team was exceptional. The nurses were gentle, patient, and always made sure I understood exactly what was happening at every step. My doctor in beyond amazing. She took…My care team was exceptional. The nurses were gentle, patient, and always made sure I understood exactly what was happening at every step. My doctor in beyond amazing. She took care of me before, during and after the procedure with so much kindness. My egg retrieval went much more smoothly than I expected, thanks to the way the doctor and nursing team prepared me and walked me through what to expect. I felt safe, informed, and cared for before, during, and after the procedure, and recovery was straightforward with the guidance they provided. Overall, I would highly recommend Kindbody Silicon Valley for anyone starting their fertility journey—the combination of skilled doctors and an exceptional nursing team made all the differenceEveryone here is incredibly kind and makes me feel truly loved and supported every step of the way. My nurse is wonderful—she answers all my questions with patience, schedules…Everyone here is incredibly kind and makes me feel truly loved and supported every step of the way. My nurse is wonderful—she answers all my questions with patience, schedules appointments very quickly, and is always looking out for me. The ultrasound technician is simply the best: she is extraordinarily kind, performs her work with the utmost respect and gentleness, and explains every single step clearly and calmly. The doctor’s care is exceptional; she answers every question thoroughly and responds promptly. The atmosphere in the clinic is warm, welcoming, and spotlessly clean. I couldn’t feel more cared for and grateful!I come here annually for my women’s care! And I absolutely love it. Everyone is always so kind! And welcoming. Would definitely recommend all women’s care!The experience was great! Very educational and such a good opportunity in this day and age of medical services being so expensive. I’m scared of blood draws and needles but Amy…The experience was great! Very educational and such a good opportunity in this day and age of medical services being so expensive. I’m scared of blood draws and needles but Amy was amazing, i did not feel a thing. Very quick! Thank you!Strongly recommend this clinic. All nurses and staff are so friendly, acknowledge , professional and so helpful. They explain and answer any questions clearly. They make us feel…Strongly recommend this clinic. All nurses and staff are so friendly, acknowledge , professional and so helpful. They explain and answer any questions clearly. They make us feel very comfortable . Especially Dr. Sethuram is so kindly to explain any concerns that we have. We’re very appreciative all they do for us to have a child. Thank you so much.I recently completed an egg retrieval with Kindbody in Los Altos as a self-pay patient, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the care I received. The entire team — from the nurses,…I recently completed an egg retrieval with Kindbody in Los Altos as a self-pay patient, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the care I received. The entire team — from the nurses, lab techs, ultrasound techs and physician — were incredibly supportive, responsive, and organized throughout the whole process. Their portal made communication easy, and anytime I messaged or called, someone was always available and genuinely helpful. On the day of my retrieval, I was nervous, but everyone went out of their way to make me feel calm and cared for. The procedure went smoothly, and I felt supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Kindbody Los Altos to anyone seeking fertility care or considering egg freezing.Vibes are chill. Easy. Well oiled machine. They explained all the details throughout the experience. Kept me at ease. Would recommend to a friend.I like this Kindbody Office staff. They are so friendly, kind and helpful. We are satisfied and really appreciate Dr Sethuram and all nurses. We recommend this Office to everyone…I like this Kindbody Office staff. They are so friendly, kind and helpful. We are satisfied and really appreciate Dr Sethuram and all nurses. We recommend this Office to everyone for fertility.Everyone who I’ve worked with inside the clinic and virtually have made me feel welcomed and heard! I love my team and especially Dr.SethuramI had such a positive experience at this office. From the moment I walked in, the front desk staff was welcoming, professional, and very helpful with check-in and paperwork. They…I had such a positive experience at this office. From the moment I walked in, the front desk staff was welcoming, professional, and very helpful with check-in and paperwork. They made the process smooth and stress-free. The medical staff and doctor were equally wonderful—knowledgeable, patient, and really took the time to listen and explain everything clearly. I never felt rushed, and I left feeling confident about my care. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a team that’s both caring and efficient. We welcomed our Son in December of 2023 🫶🏼If I could give 0, I would. Don’t waste your time and money. They’ll charge you for services you never had and don’t even want. It’s been months and the billing department still…If I could give 0, I would. Don’t waste your time and money. They’ll charge you for services you never had and don’t even want. It’s been months and the billing department still hasn’t figured out how to remove a simple claim. I will be contacting my lawyer if this doesn’t get resolved.The first Kindbody visit is pretty smooth and enjoyable. Everyone is super nice, helpful and professional!This is a long overdue and well deserved review for Dr. Westphal and her whole team. At this point, we are successfully 8 weeks pregnant and couldn't be more thankful. Through two…This is a long overdue and well deserved review for Dr. Westphal and her whole team. At this point, we are successfully 8 weeks pregnant and couldn't be more thankful. Through two egg retrievals and one transfer, the Kindbody experience has been easy to navigate with teams that are made up of only the most caring, proactive and responsive people who I have felt have gone genuinely above and beyond to make our experience positive. The process is not easy and is extremely emotionally taxing. The people who work here understand that and have treated us with so much kindness and gentleness. Dr. Westphal knows her stuff. Something I immediately noticed about her is that she has never been in a hurry to get us in and out quickly at an appointment. She spent ample time with us, explains things thoroughly, listened to and addressed all of our questions and there was never a question in my mind about putting my full trust in her and her many years of expertise in this field. The desire to try to control things came up for me frequently through this process and having someone I felt I could just surrender control to was invaluable. Clearly that trust paid off for us. The Los Altos team is amazing. Once you go through these treatment cycles and realize the complexity, the number of moving parts and all of the coordination required for each patient, it becomes more impressive just how well orchestrated their operations are. Lori and her whole phlebotomy team made my many blood draws painless. Natalie was usually my sonographer and was warm and welcoming, always teaching me about what she was seeing and being a support to me through the tough cycles. Courtney was my nurse through all procedures and took such great care of me through the scary moments and always called before and after procedures to make sure I was taken care of. The anesthesiologist for the procedures was also fantastic, cracking jokes and making me feel so comfortable as I got wheeled into surgery. Dr. Westphal's nurse team Amy, Illy, Abby and Brianna never missed a beat in the what must have been hundreds of interactions we had about medications and protocols through the cycles. There were times where I wanted to make a last minute change to what we were doing in a cycle and though it would have been easier to just tell me no and make me wait a few weeks for the next cycle, they moved mountains for me to make it happen. And last but definitely not least - the PGT team was stellar - KC and Genevieve had all the answers to our questions about the genetic testing we had done and provided a huge amount of support to me through what was a really emotional experience. They always responded nearly instantaneously on the portal which did more positive for my anxiety than they probably realize. I wanted to provide some insight on the negative reviews I'm seeing around billing. I'm fortunate to have a company sponsored Kindbody cycle plan which worked pretty seamlessly with my insurance. There were some hurdles that required me to follow up on charges that seemed wrong or issues with insurance getting incomplete information for claims. Our insurance industry is a very complex one and getting things absolutely perfect with every person's unique situation and plan doesn't feel like a reasonable expectation to me. Major medical services usually require some follow up and advocacy by the patient so I urge people to consider this part of it before getting into it. I never got any false charges or surprise bills popping up after the fact. A contract with what I was expected to pay was always signed by me ahead of any procedure. I think the process of going through fertility treatment is very stressful and emotional and financial stress on top of it can be really overwhelming. If you are considering using Kindbody, don't be deterred by those reviews. We will forever be grateful to Kindbody for helping us start our family.The entire process, from consult to retrieval to transfer, was smooth and reassuring. The clinic staff and entire team were also wonderful, kind, attentive, and always made us…The entire process, from consult to retrieval to transfer, was smooth and reassuring. The clinic staff and entire team were also wonderful, kind, attentive, and always made us feel supported. I can’t recommend Dr. Sethuram and her team enough.We are absolutely thrilled to write this review for Dr. Ramya Sethuram and the entire team at Kindbody in Los Altos. Thanks to their incredible care, we are now proud parents to a…We are absolutely thrilled to write this review for Dr. Ramya Sethuram and the entire team at Kindbody in Los Altos. Thanks to their incredible care, we are now proud parents to a beautiful baby who is three weeks old! From our very first interaction, the environment at Kindbody Los Altos was incredibly calm and welcoming. Every single staff member, from the initial stages of our IVF journey right through to the very end, was exceptionally friendly and supportive. Dr. Sethuram herself was a beacon of positivity and help throughout this challenging process. We remember our first consultation with her on Zoom, and how she guided us every step of the way. She was consistently there for us, even calling us personally with the wonderful news of my wife's pregnancy. Her dedication and compassion made a difficult journey feel manageable. We wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sethuram to any couples seeking IVF treatment. Our experience was truly exceptional, and we are forever grateful for the role she and Kindbody played in helping us achieve our dream of becoming parents.UPDATE 2: Today is April 10, 2025, and I finally received a check from Kindbody. Interestingly, the check was issued on April 7—the exact same day I filed a dispute with my credit…UPDATE 2: Today is April 10, 2025, and I finally received a check from Kindbody. Interestingly, the check was issued on April 7—the exact same day I filed a dispute with my credit card company. Worth noting for anyone who may be experiencing similar delays. UPDATE 1: I previously posted about Kindbody withholding my $4,900 refund since December 2. On March 12, I spoke with Robert, who was kind, apologetic, and assured me the refund check would be mailed and I should get it within 10-14 days. Unfortunately, it’s now April 3 (3 weeks later)— I have not received the check, and there has been no further communication despite my follow-up attempts, two phone calls to Robert. This ongoing lack of transparency and delay is incredibly frustrating and disappointing. I will continue to share updates here until this issue is resolved. INITIAL POST: I had an initial appointment at Kindbody in Los Altos, CA, and the staff there were great. I paid $4,900 to start the egg-freezing process but later decided not to move forward. After the recent presidential election, I became uneasy about potential future legal changes around fertility and requested a refund on December 2, 2024. It is now March 10, 2025, and I still have not received my refund. Despite calling or emailing every two weeks, I keep getting the runaround. This has made me question how they handle something as delicate as egg storage if they are this irresponsible with money. What’s even more concerning is that multiple Kindbody staff members have admitted that refund delays are a common issue for the company. If they do this with payments, I can’t imagine the level of care (or lack thereof) they provide for stored eggs. I will never go back or recommend Kindbody to anyone I know. If you’re considering them for fertility services, think twice before trusting them with your money—or your future.UPDATED REVIEW: Upon posting this review about my experience and medical findings, I had the pleasure of Dr. W messaging me and then proceeding to call to debate me for 30 …Absolutely terrible billing department that pretends to lose record of your payments so puts you through the wringer trying to confirm invoices that have already been paid. Makes…Absolutely terrible billing department that pretends to lose record of your payments so puts you through the wringer trying to confirm invoices that have already been paid. Makes up additional charges. If you ever go here, make sure to always get itemized receipts and confirm all charges and paymentsThe amount of surprise bills and lack of communication is astounding and exhausting. I had an egg retrieval in January, was told everything was paid for and have received numerous…The amount of surprise bills and lack of communication is astounding and exhausting. I had an egg retrieval in January, was told everything was paid for and have received numerous bills to this day - 4 months later. I had to raise my …Our family came to Kindbody not knowing what to expect. We wanted to find a place that was inclusive and accepting. The team welcomed us with open arms and rooted for us the whole…Our family came to Kindbody not knowing what to expect. We wanted to find a place that was inclusive and accepting. The team welcomed us with open arms and rooted for us the whole way! Care team: Britney and Leslie are the first faces we see when we walk through the door. So much warmth and joy. They make sure we are always scheduled and know what’s going on. Lori is so kind, easy to talk to even if she’s sticking needles into arms at the same time for blood draws. The nursing team is so informative and friendly, especially Cassie! She is always sure to say hi and catch up a bit while she takes great care of us in the patient room. Thanks to the embryologist for your skills. Lastly, Dr. Westfall! She checked on us throughout the process, she gave our baby cuddles - it’s almost like they had a hidden connection. We are so glad we came to the Los Altos facility. We couldn’t have imagined our path another way. We feel blessed and knew we weren’t alone. Thank you all for your care, support, and. KINDness. We love you!Communication: At first it was easy to set up an initial consultation. Things went downhill very quickly. Especially in the middle of 2023, they deployed a new call dispatch…Communication: At first it was easy to set up an initial consultation. Things went downhill very quickly. Especially in the middle of 2023, they deployed a new call dispatch system – so called other locations can pick up the calls from …I went in for a checkup on my Fertility some time in March and my experience was great! The clinic had a very welcoming vibe when I arrived. The receptionist Britney was very…I went in for a checkup on my Fertility some time in March and my experience was great! The clinic had a very welcoming vibe when I arrived. The receptionist Britney was very polite and nice. She explained to me step by step what to expect out of my appointment and also answered whatever questions I had knowing I was completely new to having a check up like this one. The doctor who took me in was very nice as well and made me feel comfortable during the whole process. Overall thank you for the great experience!Every time I visit Kindbody, the staff does a phenomenal job of making me feel comfortable and informative. Britney at the front desk does an exceptional job helping me check-in…Every time I visit Kindbody, the staff does a phenomenal job of making me feel comfortable and informative. Britney at the front desk does an exceptional job helping me check-in and providing information I need for my visit. The office is well kept and organized. Fertility and trying to have a baby can be very stressful for myself and my partner, but the staff help me throughout this journey and I can't thank them enough for all their help. I highly recommend kindbody!The cleanliness is top notch. The portal also enables good communication between me and the nurses. I felt well taken care of as a patient. I was nervous and sacred before the…The cleanliness is top notch. The portal also enables good communication between me and the nurses. I felt well taken care of as a patient. I was nervous and sacred before the procedure but all the staff there are nice and reassuring …Dr. Setharum has been nothing short of incredible throughout my IVF journey. From the very beginning, she showed a level of compassion and understanding that immediately put me at…Dr. Setharum has been nothing short of incredible throughout my IVF journey. From the very beginning, she showed a level of compassion and understanding that immediately put me at ease. I’m someone who needs to be informed and guided every step of the way, and I made that clear early on—she truly listened. She took the time to explain everything in detail, answered every question with patience, and made sure I always felt confident and supported in the process. What stood out most is how she made this journey feel deeply personal. I never once felt like just another patient. She understood my prior challenges with a different physician and took a more proactive, aggressive approach to my treatment plan—something I truly believe made all the difference. Thanks to Dr. Setharum, my husband and I are now on the path to becoming parents. That is something we will forever be grateful for. She didn’t just provide medical care—she gave us hope, reassurance, and ultimately helped make our dream come true. I cannot recommend her enough.I always felt confident that I was in skilled, caring hands with Dr. Sethuram. Her empathy and dedication made a meaningful difference in my experience, and I’m truly grateful for…I always felt confident that I was in skilled, caring hands with Dr. Sethuram. Her empathy and dedication made a meaningful difference in my experience, and I’m truly grateful for the way she guided me through it all...Trust the process and trust her. Dr. Sethuram has an incredible combination of expertise and empathy. Be open about your questions and feelings; she truly listens and tailors her approach to your needs.We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Ramya Sethuram for her exceptional care and expertise. Under her guidance, we received a positive pregnancy result in our very first IVF cycle.…We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Ramya Sethuram for her exceptional care and expertise. Under her guidance, we received a positive pregnancy result in our very first IVF cycle. Throughout the entire process, she was patient, supportive, and highly knowledgeable, which gave us immense confidence and comfort. We truly appreciate her dedication and the personalized attention she provided. We are delighted with the treatment and experience, and highly recommend Dr. Sethuram to anyone seeking fertility care.Kindbody handles most of the communication via portal with nurses so I did not communicate with Dr. Sethuram often but when I visited the lab she treated me with kindness and was…Kindbody handles most of the communication via portal with nurses so I did not communicate with Dr. Sethuram often but when I visited the lab she treated me with kindness and was proactive in adjusting the protocol if the results were not as expected.Dr. Ramya is very knowledgeable and experienced in her field. She ensured I’m comfortable during the treatment time. She helped answer all my questions before and after treatment.…Dr. Ramya is very knowledgeable and experienced in her field. She ensured I’m comfortable during the treatment time. She helped answer all my questions before and after treatment. She assigned me a good nurse who helped me with medication dose and timelines. Everything went smoothly and I got the results required for Egg Freezing...was very caring, sharing all the relevant information...Everything was done timely and cleanly.Doctor Sethuram is a fantastic doctor...honest and candid feedback...feedback was always presented in a calm manner with a human touch...was extremely thorough on explaining next…Doctor Sethuram is a fantastic doctor...honest and candid feedback...feedback was always presented in a calm manner with a human touch...was extremely thorough on explaining next steps and what would be happening next. Our expectations were always realistic and never mislead...love the doctor's bed side manners...extremely informative and explained to us what our test results meant as well as what were next steps[Dr. Ramya Sethuram] was helpful and friendly...she worked to accommodate my needs as much as possible. Her calls were friendly and useful. I did not have too much face time with…[Dr. Ramya Sethuram] was helpful and friendly...she worked to accommodate my needs as much as possible. Her calls were friendly and useful. I did not have too much face time with her and mostly communicated via the ultrasound tech & portal...Welcoming, friendly, treated us like any other couple...First cycle was luteal start & resulted in 17 eggs 4 euploid embryos...Second cycle...resulted in 10 eggs 5 euploid embryoDr. Ramya Sethuram provided exceptional care throughout my IVF treatment...I felt like a priority, not just another patient....took the time to explain everything in detail,…Dr. Ramya Sethuram provided exceptional care throughout my IVF treatment...I felt like a priority, not just another patient....took the time to explain everything in detail, making sure I understood each step. Her expertise and kind approach helped me feel confident and supportedShe [Dr. Ramya Sethuram] was always available whenever I requested. I felt like I was in good hands. She was always well prepared before meeting us. Whenever we had a setback, she…She [Dr. Ramya Sethuram] was always available whenever I requested. I felt like I was in good hands. She was always well prepared before meeting us. Whenever we had a setback, she was quick to reassure us with next steps. I am very grateful for her patience and kindness...She really cared about our desire for the family we were envisioning, and planned and strategised with us accordingly.Dr.Sethuram was phenomenal with respect to providing exceptional care, advice, answering questions, following up through out the treatment...always greets us with a smile...also…Dr.Sethuram was phenomenal with respect to providing exceptional care, advice, answering questions, following up through out the treatment...always greets us with a smile...also kind enough to call and congratulate us after the treatment even though she was not feeling wellDr. Sethuram had one consultation video call with me prior to seeing me in person for the actual egg retrieval procedure, then a few phone calls therafter regarding the results…Dr. Sethuram had one consultation video call with me prior to seeing me in person for the actual egg retrieval procedure, then a few phone calls therafter regarding the results prior to embryo freezing...first inpressions were that she is very busy and rushed...started late and ended up less than the 30minutes slottedDr. Ramya Sethuram has good skillset and very professional. Following the steps, our IVF process was smooth and succussed...Dr. Ramya Sethuram is very nice. She communicated with…Dr. Ramya Sethuram has good skillset and very professional. Following the steps, our IVF process was smooth and succussed...Dr. Ramya Sethuram is very nice. She communicated with us on every step. The whole process was smooth...I would suggest to communicate with Dr. Ramya Sethuram about your need. And then follow the steps after aligning the plan.My experience with Dr. Ramya Sethuram was the best...made me feel so comfortable...could see that she cared about her patients...explained every detail with me...treated me like a…My experience with Dr. Ramya Sethuram was the best...made me feel so comfortable...could see that she cared about her patients...explained every detail with me...treated me like a human being and not like a number...After two months on Lupron, I started my meds to do another FET one embryoDoctor Lynn gave me her estimation of the number of eggs that could be retrieved and frozen based on my diagnostic data...understood there would be a difference between the…Doctor Lynn gave me her estimation of the number of eggs that could be retrieved and frozen based on my diagnostic data...understood there would be a difference between the estimation and the end result, but the 75% target missing just indicated unprofessional...could only talk to the doctor once during the first consultation for 30 minutes[Dr. Ramya Sethuram] made us feel comfortable...very professional and geniuine. She made sure we had all the information we needed...She often called to check on us throughout the…[Dr. Ramya Sethuram] made us feel comfortable...very professional and geniuine. She made sure we had all the information we needed...She often called to check on us throughout the cycle which we appreciated...spoke genuinely...Dr. Westphal has a wonderful bedside manner. She was warm and welcoming, and had already reviewed our case history therefore we didn't need to repeat ourselves over and over…Dr. Westphal has a wonderful bedside manner. She was warm and welcoming, and had already reviewed our case history therefore we didn't need to repeat ourselves over and over again. One of the major weaknesses was although she was our doctor, we only met her once at the first appointment. The rest of the meetings were with doctors on site and the nursing team....we just did a transfer with Dr. Westphal.Who you would meet

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