Dr Gehlbach is extremely understanding to everything and he reassured us the whole way. Making sure we had a clear cut plan from beginning to end...Dr Gehlbach is extremely…Dr Gehlbach is extremely understanding to everything and he reassured us the whole way. Making sure we had a clear cut plan from beginning to end...Dr Gehlbach is extremely understanding to everything and he reassured us the whole way. Making sure we had a clear cut plan from beginning to end...Preference to Singleton and he very well explained why....Fertility clinic
Midwest Reproductive Center
Merriam, KS · (913) 780-4300
- Website
- midwestreproductive.com
- Phone
- (913) 780-4300
- Location
- Merriam, KS

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I honestly don't remember meeting Dr. Gehlbach at all, but my husband thinks we talked to him a bit at our initial consultation. Nearly all of my care has been done by two of the…I honestly don't remember meeting Dr. Gehlbach at all, but my husband thinks we talked to him a bit at our initial consultation. Nearly all of my care has been done by two of the nurses at the clinic (I like them though)...have had 5 medicated cycles: the first one we did not induce ovulation because no follicles were ready, and instead induced a period which I was told was to get a fresh endometrial lining. The subsequent 4 cycles have had follicles ready and we used timed intercourse once and an IUI the next 3 times....Dr. Gelbach is a very kind and straightforward doctor. He fully explains the procedures and treatment steps and makes sure to ask you if you have any questions. I felt like he…Dr. Gelbach is a very kind and straightforward doctor. He fully explains the procedures and treatment steps and makes sure to ask you if you have any questions. I felt like he took my questions and concerns seriously...We did one IUI (had success on the first try luckily and have an ongoing pregnancy). Our protocol was 5 mg letrozole CD 4-8 and then went in for monitoring on CD 13. There were two mature follicles and triggered with HCG that day and had the IUI the next day. We planned to do 3-4 IUIs before moving to IVF.Dr Gelhbach is very straightforward and truly cares about his patients. He was willing to let me try different things such as steroids during my frozen embryo transfer cycle. He…Dr Gelhbach is very straightforward and truly cares about his patients. He was willing to let me try different things such as steroids during my frozen embryo transfer cycle. He took plenty of time to talk me thru my chemical pregnancy after that and allowed me to do am ERA after 1 failed embryo transfer...Since beginning IVF, he has been nothing short of wonderful! I am very happy with him and recommend him to those trying to conceive.I have only seen Dr. Gehlbach for my HSG. He was very respectful. It was totally painless too, so he new what he was doing. He was very open to my choices in my care when I told…I have only seen Dr. Gehlbach for my HSG. He was very respectful. It was totally painless too, so he new what he was doing. He was very open to my choices in my care when I told him I wanted to wait a little longer before starting treatment (I’m young and have unexplained infertility). Otherwise I have seen his nurse practitioners [Midwest Repro Center]. I think if we did more intense therapy or IVF we might see him more.I actually only met him [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] during my very first visit for the consultation. He did not even do the consultation with me; a nurse did. He popped in the room during…I actually only met him [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] during my very first visit for the consultation. He did not even do the consultation with me; a nurse did. He popped in the room during my vaginal ultrasound and said hello and introduced himself but then left right away. I have not seen him again since then and I have been going to the clinic for five months now... I would say not to expect to see Dan Gehlbach more than once until you go into IVF. I personally have only done IUI inseminations and each time, I have only seen his nurses.He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] sat with me and listened to my history, went over treatment and was acommodating. For a doctor to provide you with his cellphone number for you to call him,…He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] sat with me and listened to my history, went over treatment and was acommodating. For a doctor to provide you with his cellphone number for you to call him, when anyone that has gone thru IVF knows that we are always spot checking symptoms, overly stress and suffering that was such a relief. After a test he himself called me to discuss the procedure and that he thought it was not necessary to operate and I trust his advice.[Dr. Dan Gehlbach] cleaned up my uterus and it is because of him and his team I have my beautiful girls. Several uterine fibroids including one described as cantaloupe sized and a…[Dr. Dan Gehlbach] cleaned up my uterus and it is because of him and his team I have my beautiful girls. Several uterine fibroids including one described as cantaloupe sized and a polyp...Iui was clomid and trigger shot with artificial insemination 24 hr later. After 6 we decided that wasn’t going to work...we proceeded to ivf.Dr Gehlbach is very professional and also treats you as an individual not a number. I felt comfortable asking questions. Only down side is I wish I would’ve been able to see him…Dr Gehlbach is very professional and also treats you as an individual not a number. I felt comfortable asking questions. Only down side is I wish I would’ve been able to see him more frequently, it the nurses were great as well....Dr Gehlbach prefers to do single transfers in order to keep the risk of a pregnancy low.... [Protocols] Clomid for annovulation followed with IUI due to poor sperm quality.Dr. Gehlbach listened to all of our questions and is open to any feedback. ... He is a busy guy and does not see his patients for every appointment. I get the impression his…Dr. Gehlbach listened to all of our questions and is open to any feedback. ... He is a busy guy and does not see his patients for every appointment. I get the impression his thoughts are behind most decisions regarding my care. ... Throughout my ectopic pregnancy, Dr. Gehlbach has been very empathetic and compassionate. He has been thorough in his treatment of the ecoptic, while being realistic in the risks.Dr. Gelbach was thorough, kind, and put me at ease throughout the initial consultation. I only saw him one time during my time with the clinic, as APRNs seem to do the bulk of the…Dr. Gelbach was thorough, kind, and put me at ease throughout the initial consultation. I only saw him one time during my time with the clinic, as APRNs seem to do the bulk of the patient face-to-face work.... I took one round of femara, had an intravaginal ultra sound at day 13 which revealed two very small follicles that weren’t ready for fertilization. I returned 4 days later to discover that one follicle had grown, but still not quite enough, while the other was stagnant. We waited another two days, did a trigger shot, followed by IUI the next day. According to bloodwork, I did indeed ovulate, but it did not result in a pregnancy.Don't expect to see him [Dr. Gehlbach] all the time...The initial appointment really spelled out how all the different pieces work together and why some treatments work better for…Don't expect to see him [Dr. Gehlbach] all the time...The initial appointment really spelled out how all the different pieces work together and why some treatments work better for someone with PCOS than others. I did a 5 day round of letrozole first and did not have any follicles grow large enough to trigger. They then did a 10 day letrozole cycle with trigger and IUI. That resulted in a negative test. I just completed another 10 day letrozole cycle and at ultrasound have a large cyst on one ovary so I am doing one month of birth control to suppress the cyst.He [Dr. Gehlbach] has seen me through our initial consultation in which we were there due to Male factor. On my first IUI ultrasound he found a large uterine fibroid in which he…He [Dr. Gehlbach] has seen me through our initial consultation in which we were there due to Male factor. On my first IUI ultrasound he found a large uterine fibroid in which he operated on. I was on to begin IUI again and we were successful on our 4th time. He unfortunately had to be the one to break the news to us that we had an ectopic pregnancy and gently guided us through the next weeks up until it was determined that I undergo surgery and I had lost my left tube.He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] is very good. Very down to earth and doesn't speak over your head. He makes information and issue understandable. He is respectful and ensures adequate…He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] is very good. Very down to earth and doesn't speak over your head. He makes information and issue understandable. He is respectful and ensures adequate information is given. He allows for several options and ensures it's the coupled decision and not forced upon.... $15,000 tubal ligation reversal... Dr was great day of procedure. Felt like I was in great hands.Dr. Gehlbach was very personable and nice. He was very straight forward with my fertility diagnosis. After our first treatment didn’t work he suggested we stick with the same…Dr. Gehlbach was very personable and nice. He was very straight forward with my fertility diagnosis. After our first treatment didn’t work he suggested we stick with the same plan. That’s when I really felt like the treatment wasn’t being tailored to our specific outcome from the first cycle. I was sent to him due to a tubal problem. Post surgery we were preparing for IVF and found out during the pre testing that I had low ovarian reserve. After the fact I feel like this is something that should have been checked when I walked thru the door the first time.He [Dr. Gehlbach] was present the first visit and told us that looking at labs we should have no issues and they expected us to be pregnant by no later than the third…He [Dr. Gehlbach] was present the first visit and told us that looking at labs we should have no issues and they expected us to be pregnant by no later than the third insemenation. 4 treatments later one including 26 DAYS of injections and I never ovulated or even got to the IUI...We were told I would need 4-5 days of injections with follistem I ended up injecting for 26 days never ovulated but they would never give me a straight answer. I would go in have an ultrasound be told to up my dose and out the door I went only to come in two days later with the same treatment.i have only personally met with [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] one time, and that was at my egg retrieval. just to come in and introduce himself and brief us on what was going to happen. He…i have only personally met with [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] one time, and that was at my egg retrieval. just to come in and introduce himself and brief us on what was going to happen. He was very nice and a pleasure to be around. But again i only seen him for a short time and then never seen him afterwards...Don't expect to meet him until later on in your process, most likely IVF only...He is very strong willed on only having one embryo transferred. Even due to age it seemed he only would do one.At this point in time, I have done 4 IUIs over 6 cycles with Dr. Gelbach's office. I never even met Dr. Gelbach until after the third failed IUI, at which point it's his protocol…At this point in time, I have done 4 IUIs over 6 cycles with Dr. Gelbach's office. I never even met Dr. Gelbach until after the third failed IUI, at which point it's his protocol to bring you in for a discussion of next steps. I did find him knowledgeable and informative at our meeting, but I thought it was crazy that that was the first time meeting him at all. And he never did any part of my procedures or even popped in to say hello and acknowledge that I was a patient.We haven't seen much of Dr. Gehlbach as all of our IUIs have been done by the nurses. He was there for the ultrasounds of our one pregnancy/miscarriage and was very sympathetic.…We haven't seen much of Dr. Gehlbach as all of our IUIs have been done by the nurses. He was there for the ultrasounds of our one pregnancy/miscarriage and was very sympathetic. We also just had the IVF chat with our nurse and had some input from him too, he answered all of our beginning questions... We were hopeful that we would easily and quickly get pregnant again with another IUI attempt but now 5 more attempts later, we are still not pregnant and looking to start IVF soon.He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] is very knowledgeable and good at what he does. He is a great listener and very patient. However, he goes more with proven methods vs expirimental methods.…He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] is very knowledgeable and good at what he does. He is a great listener and very patient. However, he goes more with proven methods vs expirimental methods. He is open to expirimental methods though if you are... He seemed to genuinely care and was always so patient in answering all our questions.Do your research first and ask for a consultation with him [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] not just the NP...Clomid only for 3 failed IUIs...He was rushed, he seemed annoyed and seemed to not…Do your research first and ask for a consultation with him [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] not just the NP...Clomid only for 3 failed IUIs...He was rushed, he seemed annoyed and seemed to not take us seriously but kept going on the same protocol for 3 IUIs...His nurse practitioner seemed to be making all of the decisions and was very unpleasant...At one point one of the nurses said "A meeting with Dr. Gehlbach is reserved for those who are needing surgery or going through IVF"I was able to do a trigger shot once, but the other two cycles [of IUI with Dr. Gehlbach] I didn't respond. There were no other suggestions, treatment alterations, medications,…I was able to do a trigger shot once, but the other two cycles [of IUI with Dr. Gehlbach] I didn't respond. There were no other suggestions, treatment alterations, medications, vitamins or anything given to me. Except to move on to IVF...I never met the doctor. Not once. Only the nurse practioners. I was never really give a diagnosis and it felt as if they followed a protocol and didn't tailor treatment to my needs...Even the initial consult was with an NP. For me, meeting the doctor behind the practice seems necessary.I believe he [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] tried to the most of his ability. We had 3 chemical pregnancies and a negative blood test with him. I’m now seeing new doc in my new home state. Dr…I believe he [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] tried to the most of his ability. We had 3 chemical pregnancies and a negative blood test with him. I’m now seeing new doc in my new home state. Dr G might not have been as aggressive as he should have been with being flabbergasted with my repeated chemicals...you only really see him at procedures and transfers...I’ve done 4 transfers with him...I’ve had 4 chemicals.. but no one can pin point the primary reasonDr Gelbach puts his patients first. He is knowledgeable and compassionate in difficult sensitive situations. He listens to the patients concerns and addresses them. He is willing…Dr Gelbach puts his patients first. He is knowledgeable and compassionate in difficult sensitive situations. He listens to the patients concerns and addresses them. He is willing to take extra time to make concerned patients feel at ease and take the time to review any concerning factors. I would recommend him to anyone!! ... Dr Gelbach and his team were caring and empathetic to every difficult situation we faced. They invested in us as a couple and we were always comfortable with him and his team!Dr. Gehlbach took extra care to remember what my husband and I did for a living and had personal conversations about our interests and careers. After my ectopic pregnancy in 2018,…Dr. Gehlbach took extra care to remember what my husband and I did for a living and had personal conversations about our interests and careers. After my ectopic pregnancy in 2018, Dr. Gehlbach called us personally (on Christmas Eve) to check how we were doing both physically and emotionally... ready to explain his ideas on different treatments and what research showed.Dr Gehlbach was nice and straight to the point. What bothered me the most about him was I was scheduled to have fibroids removed and during my surgery he removed my Fallopian…Dr Gehlbach was nice and straight to the point. What bothered me the most about him was I was scheduled to have fibroids removed and during my surgery he removed my Fallopian tubes without my knowledge or family’s knowledge. This made things a bit rocky but I still trusted his opinion. Also, with the Bravelle recall I felt that he would not have brought up the fact that this potentially added to my failed IVF cycle. I had to mention this issue in order for it to be discussed.He [Dr. Gehlbach] blanket treatments his patients. He only looked at my AMH to discover I had DOR. He didn't look at my FSH, which was high. I should have NEVER been pushed to do…He [Dr. Gehlbach] blanket treatments his patients. He only looked at my AMH to discover I had DOR. He didn't look at my FSH, which was high. I should have NEVER been pushed to do 6 rounds of clomid / 3 with IUIs. I think because of the high clomid use, my AMH dropped from a 0.91 to a 0.31 in a YEAR. This was my precious time that IVF with my own egg could have worked. I should have started with IVF - and he should have tested my FSH to see my egg quality was low.He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] is very intelligent and kind. The entire process and all of the risks were thoroughly explained to both my husband and myself. We felt confident going into…He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] is very intelligent and kind. The entire process and all of the risks were thoroughly explained to both my husband and myself. We felt confident going into our procedures and after our first miscarriage he course corrected and we tried something different which resulted in the live birth of my daughter. He is a problem solver and will not to do the same things over and over expecting a different result. He will tweak things until they are just right for you and your unique situation. If ever I did not want to deal with a nurse or another staff person I could request to talk to him directly and he would always call me back in a reasonable amount of time. It was clear that he is passionate about his work.Dr. [Gehlbach] was straightforward and informative, but always very kind and compassionate. He was our third reproductive endocrinologist, and a had a completely different…Dr. [Gehlbach] was straightforward and informative, but always very kind and compassionate. He was our third reproductive endocrinologist, and a had a completely different demeanor than the others we was first. He was sincerely focus on our success, offering many options...We tried EVERYTHING before Dr. G implanted embryos donated to us by another couple.When I was pregnant with my son, after the first IUI, I had spotting and I was worried about miscarriage. [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] called me after hours from home & checked on me…When I was pregnant with my son, after the first IUI, I had spotting and I was worried about miscarriage. [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] called me after hours from home & checked on me several times. He was very understanding and helpful...I’ve done 7 IUIs with clomid & HSG. 1 IUI cycle with letrozole & HSG. 1 cycle with injectables & HSG. I’ve had 2 HSGS & 1 endometrial biopsy. First IUI on clomid produced a full term live birth son.He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] analyzes your background history and does his best to give you the best care you can. He also tries to be realistic. My experiences have been great and he…He [Dr. Dan Gehlbach] analyzes your background history and does his best to give you the best care you can. He also tries to be realistic. My experiences have been great and he always explained things in great detail. He tries everything we can before going to the extreme.... We used femara and IUI. We also used follistim injectables with IUI.... I felt like a human because him and his staff gave me the care I wantedThe nurse practitioners were awesome. I rarely saw Dr. Gelbach.... While I've been treated by Midwest Reproductive in 2017, the last time I saw Dr. Gehlbach was in 2013. I never…The nurse practitioners were awesome. I rarely saw Dr. Gelbach.... While I've been treated by Midwest Reproductive in 2017, the last time I saw Dr. Gehlbach was in 2013. I never had a negative experience with him. He wasn't memorable either positively or negatively. He hires great nurses.... I did oral fertility meds (clomid) and IUIs. The only other treatment option offered me after those failed was IVF, which at the time didn't work for me. When I went back in 2017, I was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reverse it was recommended I use donor eggs.I didn't feel that any of my care was customized for me [with Dr. Gehlbach]...I did eight IUIs with donor sperm. Every cycle was clomid + metformin and trigger, with an…I didn't feel that any of my care was customized for me [with Dr. Gehlbach]...I did eight IUIs with donor sperm. Every cycle was clomid + metformin and trigger, with an insemination at around 36 hours past trigger. The only other treatment option offered was IVF...I only saw Dr. Gehlbach three times during my treatment. Once during my initial consult, once during an IUI, and then once during an HSG. He was nice when I saw him, but I hardly ever saw him, and I definitely felt like he wasn't really involved in my care. All other care was administered by the nurse practitioners.I felt like Dr. Gehlbach did his best to visit with us and explain procedures. Obviously, with the nature of his business, he was not always able to visit with us as frequently as…I felt like Dr. Gehlbach did his best to visit with us and explain procedures. Obviously, with the nature of his business, he was not always able to visit with us as frequently as we would have like as he was busy.... We met with Dr. Gehlbach and proceeded with an IUI under his care to see if it would take. When it was unsuccessful, we proceeded with the injections and treatments necessary for an IVF. He explained that due to our lack of success with the 4 IUIDr Gehlbach was so understanding and willing to listen to our concerns. He was honest and truly cared about us. He explained our chances of conceiving just so we we were aware…Dr Gehlbach was so understanding and willing to listen to our concerns. He was honest and truly cared about us. He explained our chances of conceiving just so we we were aware that there was a chance that IVF may not work on the first round.... He was always available to talk and was really honest about our outcome and the chances of us conceiving.... It has been 6 years since we have had an IVF so I do not remember all the drugs that were give during that time but know I didn’t have any trouble with anything and I had a day by day list of what needed to be done and phone call remindersDr. Gelbach is incredibly smart. Even though I had several failed IUI treatments with successful ovulation, he fixed my fertility issue with a diagnostic surgery and it resulted…Dr. Gelbach is incredibly smart. Even though I had several failed IUI treatments with successful ovulation, he fixed my fertility issue with a diagnostic surgery and it resulted in a natural pregnancy for me. He was caring and a good listener, but primarily filled us with confidence without fluffing up expectations too high...Occasionally he would push IVF, but never in a way that made me feel uncomfortable.... He remembered details about me and my husband and never made me feel rushed with my many questions.[Dr. Gehlbach] was very honest about the odds and our options. We were not shielded with false hope...was not available at every appointment, and one time he actually set a timer…[Dr. Gehlbach] was very honest about the odds and our options. We were not shielded with false hope...was not available at every appointment, and one time he actually set a timer to tell him when time was up. Most of the appointments were with the nurse practitioners, who I got to know very well. There were so many appointments that I knew most of them by name by the time we had the egg transfer. It was frustrating to have only 1 viable embryo after so many injections and months of trying to conceive with IUI's, but we had been warned to try IVF earlier and we declined to save money. I wish we had listened to them sooner and not been in such denial about our chances of conceiving.Dr. Gehlbach was very attentive and personable. I really liked him! When I was under his care, he gave me a phone number at which he could be reached at any time of the day. Once…Dr. Gehlbach was very attentive and personable. I really liked him! When I was under his care, he gave me a phone number at which he could be reached at any time of the day. Once we called him very late at night and he answered the phone and answered our questions. When I had to go to the ER late at night due to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Dr. Gehlbach met me at the hospital and was there again in the morning. He was very kind and reassuring and took excellent care of me. When he was away on vacation with his family, he called me every day to see how I was doing. I couldn't be happier with the way I was treated.We had an IUI cycle where there were too many eggs near maturity and he [Dr Gehlbach] made the decision to cancel the cycle - this reinforced that he is a conservative doctor that…We had an IUI cycle where there were too many eggs near maturity and he [Dr Gehlbach] made the decision to cancel the cycle - this reinforced that he is a conservative doctor that had my/our best interest and safety in mind. We always felt that Dr. Gehlbach's number one goal was to help us build a family and that he'd do so in a logical, proven manner. He's smart and kind. He's the doctor that I hold up as a gold standard for other doctors.He was very kind and thorough with my diagnosis, explained in detail the procedures, risks and plan for treatment and was understanding when I experienced disappointment or…He was very kind and thorough with my diagnosis, explained in detail the procedures, risks and plan for treatment and was understanding when I experienced disappointment or frustration. He also performed the sonogram that revealed my husband and I were pregnant with twins! One of the happiest days of my life!... Dr. Gehlbach started with a procedure to check that my Fallopian tubes were clear of any blockages. He prescribed metformin and clomid to start.Who you would meet
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