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[quote=Anonymous]The stats are public info on the CDC website.  If you think that SGF fudges these stats then they all do.  If you can't trust the CDC to get this information right then don't trust any clinics stats.

People have bad experiences with any doctors... this is just the sad reality.  But just because some people had a horrible experience with them does not mean everyone has.  I have only used the Rockville office and I get the impression that they are much better than the DC office.  I have always been able to get appointments.  When I went for my follow-up with my doctor to start a new round of IVF, 6 months post partum, my doctor told the monitoring that I would be right down for a baseline ultrasound and day 3 blood work (coincidence my appointment made 2 months in advance fell on day 3).  They had no issue fitting me in.  I have also never had a horrible experience while 'being pumped full of hormones'.  In fact they were able to give me free drugs when I needed more to finish off my cycle because I was paying out-of-pocket.  I have also had wonderful nurses who have been beyond kind and sensitive (and I don't even care about that because I just wanted a baby).  I just finished my 3rd round of IVF for hopefully baby number 2 and exact same experience as the first two tries.  This time I am on insurance and they were able to process the insurance and put in an appeal to have it approved all in a 2 week time frame so I didn't miss the cycle.  Again, my experience was clearly different than yours but I am just trying to show that not everyone feels the same way.

On the other hand, I had used a gyn that was very highly recommended and everyone loved.  Best one in town was all I heard.  I hated her bedside manner and she missed the ovarian cancer (and yes... I had three baseball sized tumors that should have been picked up during a yearly physical).  My ovarian cancer was only diagnosed because I had an umbilical hernia that allowed the fluid build up to push through causing what my PCP thought was a repeat hernia (thank goodness for an umbilical hernia to save my life).  Do I think she is a horrible doctor - NO.  She is just not the doctor for me (ironically her husband and partner are now my oncologists).  We all have stories about being wronged by a doctor, medical practice, etc... but how you deal with the anger or frustration is all on you.

BTW... I am not an easy fertility case - one ovary (no tubes), AMA (39), low ovarian reserves, thyroid issues, overweight (ok, fall into obese now that I have not lost the first baby weight), and the rest of my hormones being horrible and well below what they want to see.  For some reason I defy the odds and managed to get pregnant first round (chemical) and second round (6 month old child).  Currently, waiting to see if my two sad little embryos will take this time (poor egg quality).  I may be biased but I am sure any of the IVF clinics would have had the same success with me (SGF is close to my house and the shared risk was essential since we were out-of-pocket).

Again, I do feel for all the people that are still trying to achieve their dreams of motherhood but you have the right to be your own advocate when it comes to your health care... and if you don't like a doctor/clinic than pick a new one (except for those stuck because of insurance - then request a new doctor at SGF.  I hear great things about Chang and I loved O'Brien - both at the Rockville office I believe).

The bottom line is they are a business (and healthcare is a huge business in this country) and as with any business some people will love them and some people will hate them.  I won't use Holy Cross hospital again so I understand not liking a health care establishment.  When I had to make the decision to remove both ovaries or be conservative they had an employee (not my surgeon) suggest that I could just become a nun and give my life to god if I can't have children.  I was extremely offended since I don't think the option should be children or becoming a nun (and adding this unnecessary stress when I am about to be put under for a major surgery didn't help).  I choose my OB based on the fact they don't deliver at Holy Cross, an option I have in this free world to not use this particular hospital/business.

Sorry... I will stop typing... I just feel like people are taking a mistake over an email and turning it into why SGF sucks in general.  I have had my share of mishaps along the way in the medical field but never once felt that I had been so wronged (even with a missed diagnosis that could have lead to me death if the cancer spread - the doctor is human and not perfect) that I have to spew hatred about the doctor/hospital and try to get a newspaper to write a story.  [/quote]

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