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Sama Fertility
115 E 57 th St. New York, NY · New York City · New York City · (609) 200-0227
- 115 E 57 th St. New York, NY 10022 Directions
- 3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Ste. 130 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Directions
- Website
- sama.life
- Phone
- (609) 200-0227
- Location
- 115 E 57 th St. New York, NY · New York City

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My husband and I met our NYC-area egg donor through Nodal, who partnered with Sama locally. We continued to work with Sama Fertility for our surrogate clearance and ultimately the…My husband and I met our NYC-area egg donor through Nodal, who partnered with Sama locally. We continued to work with Sama Fertility for our surrogate clearance and ultimately the fetal embryo transfer and had fantastic results. Dr. Olcha was great and we had a successful transfer on the first attempt! Communication and timeliness of responses were a little rocky with the Sama clinical and administrative team at first, especially during the medical clearance process (though I've been told that's standard across most clinics); however, we had a conversation with their team about our concerns/challenges. I was happy and impressed to see their team take to heart some of the suggestions and feedback we relayed as a way to improve their clinic processes so kudos to them!!! Our surrogate also loved the in-home monitoring that Sama provided with their monitoring partners. This made appointments super convenient and easy for her! Thank you again for helping us along with our Journey!My fertility journey began with vetting different fertility centers for my egg freezing. I chose Sama because of their transparent and convenient service, which included no hidden…My fertility journey began with vetting different fertility centers for my egg freezing. I chose Sama because of their transparent and convenient service, which included no hidden costs or fees. The at-home service was particularly helpful in managing the process with my busy schedule (which was especially critical for me) What truly stood out was the level of care and personal attention I received. The team at Sama made me feel safe and supported, always just a text away if I needed to talk. Their professionalism was evident throughout the process. The actual procedure went smoothly, and I felt well-prepared thanks to the team's thorough guidance. I successfully froze my eggs and am grateful for the exceptional service and guidance provided by Sama team. Highly recommend for anyone who is considering egg/embryo freezing as there’s few places where you get the care and expertise you deserve and get the value for your money.I have undergone treatment with several reproductive endocrinologists (REIs) in the NYC area and wish I had found Dr. Olcha sooner. If you're seeking an REI who genuinely cares…I have undergone treatment with several reproductive endocrinologists (REIs) in the NYC area and wish I had found Dr. Olcha sooner. If you're seeking an REI who genuinely cares and offers a personalized care, I highly recommend Sama Fertility. Dr. Olcha stands out as the most compassionate and gentle REI I’ve encountered. He is always reachable via email and provides honest recommendations. He and his team have made the embryo transfer process incredibly smooth. The clinic is transparent, providing costs upfront without hidden fees. They also schedule monitoring close to your home or office for convenience. Despite being monitored remotely, the team maintained excellent communication with me, and all the information I needed was easily accessible via their app or email. The nurses are responsive and knowledgeable, replying to emails within minutes or a few hours. Dr. Olcha went above and beyond when we faced a challenge during the transfer process. His kindness and compassion during that time were unforgettable.My husband and I had a great experience with Sama Fertility when we froze embryos with them last year. When we first started the process we had a lot of questions. However, after…My husband and I had a great experience with Sama Fertility when we froze embryos with them last year. When we first started the process we had a lot of questions. However, after talking with the Sama team, we got a lot of clarity regarding our treatment options, the actual process, finance etc. They systematically walked us through each step over multiple calls. This was really helpful as we were completely new to the fertility world. During the course of the treatment, the nursing team was very responsive. I generally received responses within a couple of hours which was very helpful. For the ultrasounds, they set me up with a doctor close to my office and the entire process was very seamless. This review would be incomplete without mentioning how wonderful Dr. Olcha is. We had a separate call with him before we started and he patiently answered all our questions and put us at ease. He has a gentle and reassuring bedside manner which ensured that the day of retrieval was not very stressful. Overall, we would highly recommend Sama Fertility to anyone who is looking for a fertility clinic.I will never trust this fertility center after I discovered one of their employees was posing as an infertility patient in the infertility Facebook group I’m apart of. If this is…I will never trust this fertility center after I discovered one of their employees was posing as an infertility patient in the infertility Facebook group I’m apart of. If this is how they intend to attract patients, I’d say you should steer clear. Also, the business model seems really flimsy.My journey with SAMA has been nothing short of miraculous. After lots of research, we decided to move forward with SAMA because of their transparent prices, the convenience of…My journey with SAMA has been nothing short of miraculous. After lots of research, we decided to move forward with SAMA because of their transparent prices, the convenience of local monitoring, and Dr. Olcha's impressive success rate. From the moment we decided to embark on the IVF path, the entire team has been incredibly supportive and caring. Their expertise and dedication made a world of difference, and we always felt we were in the best hands. We had to travel from Phoenix to New York for the egg retrieval and embryo transfer. Even with the travel expenses, we were still within our budget. The process was daunting at first, but the staff at SAMA walked us through every step with patience and understanding. Their commitment to our success was evident in every appointment, consultation, and procedure. We were always treated with compassion and respect, and any concerns we had were promptly addressed. Thanks to their outstanding care and support, our dream came true—we are now the proud parents of identical twin girls! We couldn't be happier and more grateful for the role SAMA played in making this possible. If you are considering fertility treatments, I highly recommend SAMA. Their professionalism, empathy, and dedication to their patients are unparalleled. Thank you, SAMA, for helping us achieve our family dream!Highly recommend Dr Olcha for egg freezing....is compassionate, competent, and honest....felt like I knew what was going on...doesn't over-medicate and even personally calls to…Highly recommend Dr Olcha for egg freezing....is compassionate, competent, and honest....felt like I knew what was going on...doesn't over-medicate and even personally calls to check up on you...was offered personalized care and treated like a patient...ended up more comfortable and producing more eggsDr. Olcha was always calm and confident, explained everything to me thoroughly and was re-assuring, yet practical...never gave me false hope and kept my expectations in…Dr. Olcha was always calm and confident, explained everything to me thoroughly and was re-assuring, yet practical...never gave me false hope and kept my expectations in line...started a Vitamin D supplement and pre-natals (with CoQ10)...4 bloodwork appointments and 4 TV ultrasound appointments in the two weeks of injections.I like the fact he [Dr. Meir Olcha] listens very well and over communicates. These are very important traits when going through fertility treatment. The ability to listen and…I like the fact he [Dr. Meir Olcha] listens very well and over communicates. These are very important traits when going through fertility treatment. The ability to listen and explained thoroughly the course of action is very important. I also love the fact that he takes the time the course of action in terms of treatment...He suggested meditation and relax and trust the process. I felt that he listened very carefully and was extremely kind.My experience with Dr. Olcha should be the standard that every person gets when they are exploring fertility treatments. He is unbelievably kind and caring. He never made me feel…My experience with Dr. Olcha should be the standard that every person gets when they are exploring fertility treatments. He is unbelievably kind and caring. He never made me feel like I was just another random patient. He spoke to me with gentleness as well as explained everything I needed to know in a clear and straightforward manner. I was concerned about something and he called me at 8:45pm to hear my concerns and put them at ease. This is the type of doctor he is. This is the actions of a doctor that cares for his patients. If I could have him deliver my baby, I would. Thank Dr. OlchaDr Olcha is very knowledgeable, honest and upfront. I’d compare his care to working with a coach, he is going to help you get to your goal and will be clear with you what may…Dr Olcha is very knowledgeable, honest and upfront. I’d compare his care to working with a coach, he is going to help you get to your goal and will be clear with you what may happen and what you need to do. While I wouldn’t say is the type to coddle, he is not cold or disrespectful. He really cares of your outcomes...Don’t hesitate to email him with questions, he is very responsive...Dr. Olcha is thorough, kind, ready to answer questions...made us feel confident in the process...when a testing result was not as expected, he went above and beyond to have…Dr. Olcha is thorough, kind, ready to answer questions...made us feel confident in the process...when a testing result was not as expected, he went above and beyond to have retesting completed with a different diagnostic company. We were impressed by and appreciated his initiative.Dr. Olcha was straightforward with us from our first appointment, predicting a positive outcome...helped me understand what was normal and what to expect...only does single embryo…Dr. Olcha was straightforward with us from our first appointment, predicting a positive outcome...helped me understand what was normal and what to expect...only does single embryo transfers for the safety of the parent and child...treated with compassion and respect, and any concerns we had were promptly addressedI found Dr. Olcha to be straightforward in direction. He was cautious and did not transfer when the conditions were not optimal. This felt disappointing at the moment but when it…I found Dr. Olcha to be straightforward in direction. He was cautious and did not transfer when the conditions were not optimal. This felt disappointing at the moment but when it worked one month later I was grateful we waited and did not waste a precious embryo...I agree with his approach to do a single transfer...I felt he was responsive and I really felt I got the care he would have given to his own close friend or family memberDr. Olcha has the best bedside manner...was exceptionally kind and understanding of any anxiety I was having...explained my treatment in a straightforward and thoughtful…Dr. Olcha has the best bedside manner...was exceptionally kind and understanding of any anxiety I was having...explained my treatment in a straightforward and thoughtful way...retrieve 11 eggs the first round and 12 eggs the second round, with a total of 22 frozen...Antagonist protocol with estrogen priming...He also delayed my retrieval date by one day to ensure eggs had enough time to matureDr. Olcha made me feel comfortable from the beginning of the process...promptly responded to my emails and reviewed my test results quickly...has a warm disposition...always…Dr. Olcha made me feel comfortable from the beginning of the process...promptly responded to my emails and reviewed my test results quickly...has a warm disposition...always called me by name and was very kind...left informative voicemails, following up with emails if we didn't connectHe [Dr. Meir Olcha] was very down to earth and explained everything in laymen’s terms even though I’m a physician myself...He gave me his personal phone number so whenever I had a…He [Dr. Meir Olcha] was very down to earth and explained everything in laymen’s terms even though I’m a physician myself...He gave me his personal phone number so whenever I had a question I could always text him and he responded quickly. I wanted to do the embryo transfer asap and he worked with my schedule so it could be done. Very positive experience with him. I would highly recommend him...He also told me which supplements to take and why.Dr. Olcha was great and we had a successful transfer on the first attempt! He was patient and knowledgeable He explained his concerns during the medical clearance process clearly…Dr. Olcha was great and we had a successful transfer on the first attempt! He was patient and knowledgeable He explained his concerns during the medical clearance process clearly and communicated his comfort level and risk threshold for potential surrogates/transfersDr. Olcha invests time in understanding his patients, accompanying them every step of the way...dedication goes above and beyond, ensuring that I experienced exceptional care…Dr. Olcha invests time in understanding his patients, accompanying them every step of the way...dedication goes above and beyond, ensuring that I experienced exceptional care throughout my journey with him. From personalized attention to thorough explanations...commitment to my well-being was truly remarkableDr. Olcha was a good communicator, attentive, generous with his time during the preparation for treatment and the procedure, explained each step of the process, allowed plenty of…Dr. Olcha was a good communicator, attentive, generous with his time during the preparation for treatment and the procedure, explained each step of the process, allowed plenty of time for questions, highly knowledgeable, and provided details so I could make fully informed decisions...The doctor recommended a single transfer which was also my preference...Dr. Olcha is kind, empathetic, generous with his time, highly knowledgeable, and takes the time to make sure patients have all the information to make truly informed decisions.Dr. Olcha was professional with his assessment and treatment. We met him a few times but communicated with his team representative often. Every meeting was professional and the…Dr. Olcha was professional with his assessment and treatment. We met him a few times but communicated with his team representative often. Every meeting was professional and the expectations were set clearly. One challenge we experienced was it seemed it took more time than expected to get some consultation with our donor completed...In generally, I am enjoying the benefits of Dr. OlchaDr. Olcha was exceptional in every aspect of my care...kindly listened to my back story and took the time to explain the course of action...would personally call and make sure I…Dr. Olcha was exceptional in every aspect of my care...kindly listened to my back story and took the time to explain the course of action...would personally call and make sure I was comfortable with whichever step I was in...took my other clinic's protocol into consideration and adjusted for better success rates[Dr. Meir Olcha] went out of his way to take us in and see us quickly after a very difficult experience with our previous fertility clinic...took his time to get to know us our…[Dr. Meir Olcha] went out of his way to take us in and see us quickly after a very difficult experience with our previous fertility clinic...took his time to get to know us our medical history and previous results and worked hard to come up with a custom plan for usDr. Olcha is very comprehensive and gentle when explaining treatment steps. He is very engaged and clear when talked to you both in person or virtually. I felt very relaxed on the…Dr. Olcha is very comprehensive and gentle when explaining treatment steps. He is very engaged and clear when talked to you both in person or virtually. I felt very relaxed on the day of my procedure due to Dr. Olcha's calm personality...The entire process felt very customized for my body...Even though majority of my appointments were virtual due to distance, Dr. Olcha talked to me on every zoom or phone call. I felt I had access to him personally throughout the entire process...Dr. Olcha explained in detail how we were going to proceed, the medications, steps, and if he didn’t like the blood results were where he thought the should be he wasn’t going to…Dr. Olcha explained in detail how we were going to proceed, the medications, steps, and if he didn’t like the blood results were where he thought the should be he wasn’t going to go through it. With has he had Plan A, B, and C...We did a transfer with him. He first diagnosed me with an infection in my uterus, he was able to clearer it up and we continued with the process. He prepared my uterus with a couple of medications and now we are expecting our first childWho you would meet

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