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11.15.04, 07:54 AM TTC
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Anyone use/heard of Dr. Sami David?? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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Yes, I am a patient of his. What would you like to know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 07:58 AM Flag
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Re: Yes, I am a patient of his. What would you like to know? Hi! I am currently a patient of his also - I started in August after 2 m/c. I am 28 years old. Its been a waiting game - just random phone calls from the nurses on what bloodwork to get. Curious about your experiences. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:01 AM Flag
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Similar. It seems like they are very disorganized, kind of "laissez-faire". I've only been his patient for a couple of months. I posted a lot about my IUI experiences last week. It seemed like they were following a very unorthodox protocol, but I can't tell if that was because I need to be more proactive about calling them when ovulation time is nearing, etc. On the positive side, he is so positive and nice, and he came to me very highly recommended by my OB, who has given me nothing but excellent referrals to other specialists, so I trust him. Dh is not impressed (but that could be bc they diagnosed him with male fertility issues and he is still smarting from that).I'd be curious to hear what your feelings are, however. What are your reservations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:09 AM Flag
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Re: Similar. It seems like they are very disorganized, kind of Thanks for responding. I guess my frustration is that I feel like I am "bothering" his staff when I call with questions. I feel like reminding them that they do NOT take insurance and are costing us a fortune...so I should feel comfortable asking questions!!! This may be my own insecurity but last week when I spoke to one of the nurses she was yawning loudly on the phone when I was nearly in tears asking about an upcoming procedure...I was really upset. He also seams to flip-flop on me (one minute suggesting one thing and the next another). I think I would be frustrated with any doctor really - being that we have been trying for 14 months with 2 miscarriages and no baby to hold! My Ob/Gyn was really bad and handled my miscarriages unprofessionally (I think...) and so I am looking for another one. Do you have any recommendations? Obviously don't need one now (not pregnant) but looking forward.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:24 AM Flag
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If you are okay with a doc that doesn't take insurance, then go with Dr. Robert Sassoon. He is really good and takes really good care of his patients. He is extremely conservative, in the sense that he will take everything you tell him very seriously. While I was pregnant, he sent me to get a fetal non-stress test every time I called with the slightest concern. Now, I was in my late 30s, with GD, etc. but I was grateful for his style. He is they kind of doc who will insist that you travel to philly for a CVS bc he doesn't think that any of the NYC docs have a low-enough miscarriage rate, etc. Give him a try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:36 AM Flag
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^^ He is not a fertility specialist, tho. This was in response to your req for an OB. I find that the nurses at Dr. David's are usually nice to me, though. I just find that there is an air of disorganization about the place. On the other hand, they've b with him for years and he has a large, successful practice with many patients who have had all 3 kids with him, etc. I am inclined to stick with him a bit longer, but may confront him about the unorthodox IUI protocol we undertook this month. (Of course, if it worked, I won't!) Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:41 AM Flag
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What type of procedure did he do that you were uncomfortable with? I would talk to him if you feel comfortable. When all is said and done I feel the exact same way - if I end up pregnant I don't care. Its just been a LONG and DIFFICULT process. How do you handle it emotionally??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 09:51 AM Flag
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It's hard. I truly believe it is one of the most painful experiences (other than losing a child) that a couple can go through. People who haven't been thru it don't realize it, either. In our case, I am frustrated bc we have only just found out it was dh and not me who had the problem. Dh had refused to get tested so we lost many months. I am trying not to be resentful, but I don't understand why men have such a hard time when --either way-- we're the ones who have to go through all the hassle. Sorry, venting. What is your story? Have you been trying a long time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 10:03 AM Flag
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Please vent.... I know I can't help but do it - we don't want to talk about it with our friends (since they don't understand - those who decided to have children ALL had positive experiences THE FIRST MONTH THEY TRIED!!!) they have no idea. I think I could teach a a medical class at Harvard now after all the research and reading we have done. I understand what you mean about your husband. I have not said anything to my husband but I wanted to try a year earlier then he did and I waited until he said ok (we just bought a place in NYC and he still wanted to be able to eat/drink go out...). I had 2 m/c and started to see a specialist in August. They discovered a polyp in my uterus after many many tests/blood tests. I am having surgery on 12/3 to remove the polyp (it takes up 25% of my uterus) After that we think we can start trying again. Its a waiting game and I am sick of it. I am scared that the "fun" of having our first child and enjoying the experience won't exist. We won't be able to relax a bit based on what we have been through. It makes me really sad... I am sorry that you are here and having some of the same experiences. On one hand it makes me feel better (talking to others) on the other I feel bad that other women have to go through this too...How is that venting!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 11:03 AM Flag
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more in post above...click on it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 04:42 PM Flag
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Here I am... orry I took so long to get back to you, I had meetings all afternoon. So you are the one with the polyps. So sorry to hear about that. It does sound like that may be your problem --it must be an explanation for the miscarriages. I hope so! I can assure you that the "fun" will not go out of having your first child --no matter how hard it ends up being. I took a long time to have my first, with many frustrations, but when I finally did, it made the experience all the more precious. It's only now that I am trying for #2 that it has all come back to me --and it's been even harder this time, bc now we have male factor issues-- I once again remember all of the pain. I know what you mean about your friends. I even have a friend who got pregnant twice --and both times, her unwilling husband was using a condom. And here I was, trying for months and months... How old are you? My biggest concern is my age. I am in my early 40s and time is running out. It sucks, but I have a feeling that once you have your surgery, it will happen for you. Good luck!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 06:53 PM Flag
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Thank you for your support. Hearing it from someone TTC means more to mean than my friend who is due any day with a baby conceived only because we were pregnant (before miscarriage) and she did not want to feel left out. I have no ill feelings for.... others just really sad for me. I am 28 years old. I know...we are still young but still it doesnt feel that way after trying for so long. I am hoping that after I have the polyp removed we can start trying again and it will work. I am anxious though. You mentioned that you had a hard time with your first child?? What was it that finally worked? I will be thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed. I know its difficult and frustrating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 07:25 PM Flag
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What finally worked I cannot say. I thought it wascuring the Urea Plasma infection, but it hasn't come back and I'm still not pg. I thought it was Robitussin, but I've been using that this time, too. I really have no idea. Maybe it just took time... Bu you are so much younger than me so don't give up. Like I said, I have a really good feeling about your situation --once you get the polyps taken care of. I'm going to christen you "polyp-mom" so when you do get pg, I'll know it's you. P.S. I had a similar "friend" experience to you --two of my friends became pregnant during the time I was TTC. One of them got the courage to try bc I was, and the other got pg with her second. Both got pg after trying only 1 month!!! And they both would talk about it in front of me constantly --bragging about their symptoms, etc. But you know what? They are both so jealous of me with my dd. They tell me all the time how amazed they are at how advanced she is (she hit all her milestones before theirs did and theirs are 5 months older!). One of them told me that she would have stopped at one had she had my dd. (Can you imagine?!). So it all works out. Hang in there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 07:36 PM Flag
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Is it your fault your DD is a genius?? : ) I am glad to hear that you have a healthy and happy DD - I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and your second! I appreciate your positive thoughts - it means a lot - I am going to keep reading it so that I will believe it. In the meantime I have to come up with some witty responses to the million and one relatives who are bound to ask me over the holidays why we don't have any kids...fun fun!!! Good luck with everything. Keep us updated. Perhaps I will see you at Dr. Davids office... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.16.04, 03:11 PM Flag
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Re: ^^ He is not a fertility specialist, tho. This was in response to your req for an OB. I find that the nurses at Dr. David's are usually nice to me, though. I just find that there is an air of disorganization about the place. On the other hand, they' What was his unorthodox IUI practice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.13.05, 04:41 PM Flag
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I agree with you that they should be more responsive -- whether or not they take insurance they should be, but especially if they don't. I'd look elsewhere. Don't know if you're in NYC but had great luck with Dr. Cecilia Schmidt-Sarosi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 02:54 PM Flag
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i have been a patient for a number of years. i had my first baby at 44 years old and am currently working Dr David for #2. I coulnt be more satisfied with my experiences. it has been a process (having two mis carriages along the way) but i am thrilled that i did not go the IVF route which any other doctor would say i am crazy not to at my age. Dr David and his staff are incredibly supportive and if I had not given it a try with him i might have ended up doing IVF. Dr David has all kinds of quirky things that he has you do - but there is a reason. You also need to be very on top of your own cycle and pay attention to your body. I would also reccommend using Jill Blakeway and her associates (Yin Ova Center) which i did in conjunction - she is an accupuncturist specializing in fertility. GOOD LUCK! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.09, 07:01 PM Flag
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he has an excellent reputation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:10 AM Flag
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OR: Were you a patient of his? I'm curious to hear other experiences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:15 AM Flag
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I've been a patient since September or so. (m) I've appreciated his warmth and supportiveness; and also his conservative approach -- by that I mean that he seems to go for the least invasive options first -- the simplest possible things -- including taking a very thorough history -- which is such a rarity in any medical field these days! But I agree that his nurse Roseanne is a bitch who seems not to care. Dorothy on the other hand seems very nice. Interesting that someone else's DH didn't like him -- mine didn't either. I think it's because Sami was so sure I'd get pregnant -- as if it were up to him, and not my DH. Anyway, we haven't yet been successful. So I can't say much more than that...Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.15.04, 08:13 PM Flag
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Re: Anyone use/heard of Dr. Sami David?? If you are trying to conceive, I recomend you my RE, he is very smart and responsive professional. his name is Doctor Martin D. Keltz at St. Luke/Roosevelt hospital in Manhattan.I have been with him since June 2004. I am dong my second IVF with him and I know that I am in excellent hands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.16.04, 07:53 AM Flag
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NP Dr. Keltz was my first RE and I had a horrible experience with him. Did 3 IUIs and one IVF. Waiting times were awful--often 1-2 hours, even when we had an appointment. Both the REs I've had since told me that he triggered me too late, which is the reason we only had two eggs retrieved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.10, 04:03 PM Flag
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I started seeing Dr. David in May, 2009. I feel often like I need to follow up with them becuase if I don't, they may never call. Then I contact them and I feel like I'm bothering them. A couple of months ago after a blood test, I got a call from the office saying I ovulated and should come in the next day for a "Post coital ultrasound". As they started the ultrasound, the doctor explained that he wanted to see if the sperm had motility, but I reminded them that my husband had yet to complete his vasectomy reversal. They apologized. Last wednesday after getting an HCG shot from Dr. David, I got a call 6 days after the shot telling me that I am pregnant. Today they called to say there "Is no pregnancy". When I probed for more answers, I got none. They made a comment also about my blood showing a very high level of progesterone. DUH! He's been giving me progesterone for a week, of course my level is high. I was so stunned by the "there's no pregnancy" comment to even deal with the fact that they didnt know they had prescribed me progesterone. I'm disappointed. I admit that I may also be upset that I'm not pregnant. But at the same time, these are three incidents that show a level of disorganization and lack understanding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.18.09, 01:33 AM Flag
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Be very knowledgeable of where your lab test are sent and ask if you can claim with you insurance company. My lab work was sent to a company they use in Chicago who is NOT licensed to practice in NY. The company refused to give me a receipt that shows the cpt code so I can submit to the insurance company to even try to get some part of the charge reimbursed. the test was not cheap. very fishy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.10, 10:44 AM Flag
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I'm a product of his work! He was my mom's RE more a little more than 30 years ago and he did surgery to unblock her fallopian tubes, which led to me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.30.10, 08:11 AM Flag
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REPORT any fertility specialist and I know of 2 wel known and very likable fertility centers in NY that are BRAKING FED LAWS. REPORT any fertility specialist to your medical INSURANCE FRAUD DEPT if It is believed that if he is charging whatever he wants, $700-$900 a patient TO START. Then there are these fees like monitoring fees which are also AGAINST THE FED law. Monitoring fees of $150 that randomly flies out of their a$$ at any time !! NO NOT OK thats bad and dragging patients on and offer them no results on what to do next for months and months. I've seen it happen to a patient. Many of these fertility centers are certified doctors with various insurances yet are still charging patients more than they contracted with that insurance that they would if their patient has that particular insurance. Do NOT sign a waiver stating you will allow them to charge you whatever they want. Also some reg insurance reps may not know about this so it is best to discuss it with a supervisor or with the FRAUD DEPT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.12, 03:29 AM Flag
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….stumbled across this post and thought I'd add my experience. I'm a patient of Dr David - and my experience has been amazing. I had cancer / radio / chemo 10 years ago (at the time of diagnosis I was pregnant and living in Italy). I came back home and doctors told me to terminate, essentially to save my life. While I survived the cancer (I was 33), I've since had 10 years of what I now understand were early pregnancy losses. I suspect around 8-10 of them. For the last 3 years, we've been trying diligently to conceive, and saw an IVF doctor who said we'd only have ONE shot at a single cycle. Even then, he only gave me a 5% chance. Some time after that, a girlfriend in NYC (44yrs old), called me and said "I'm pregnant". She'd read Dr David's book, had started doing the programme and within 3 weeks was pregnant. So, naturally I started the programme. I took it really seriously. Nothing was happening after 4 months so we got a long distance consult with Dr David. He said "you've got nothing to worry about" and went on to tell me he'd worked with a woman who was older than me (I'm 43), and had an FSH level of 80 (mine was 17). And she still got pregnant. So I listened. I was pretty rigorous with doing precisely what he recommended. Even things like slowing down my swimming (too many endorphins), and putting extra weight on. We went through all the diagnostic testing - and it all seemed pretty normal until we got to the immunological part. Turns out my immune system is overactive and it was viewing the fetus as an invader. Every time I'd conceive, it would kill the fetus before it got a chance to implant. Which explained why I'd had that sense of getting pregnant. He recommended I have 3-weekly IV infusions of intralipid (essentially a soy-based fat). We got pregnant the first cycle and I'm now at 15 weeks. Bit of a miracle really given my history. Dr David is NOT a conventional fertility doctor. That's what makes him such a STAR. He doesn't throw patients into the IVF sausage-factory. In fact, I now understand that if we'd taken the IVF route… it would have failed due to the unaddressed immune issue. What he does…. is FIND THE CAUSE OF YOUR BODIES BLOCKAGE, and offer a solution. If you want to understand his approach, the book Making Babies is a must-read. I've spoken to women who have had 10 failed IVF cycles and got pregnant with him. But you have to be rigorous. Don't question what he says. Just do it. And do some kind of fertility acupuncture as an adjunct (Jill, coauthor of the book recommended an acupuncturist in LA that has been phenomenal - Dr Ray Rubio. So in the final analysis we'll never know if it was the acupuncture, or the intralipids, or all the treatments combined. But something worked. Sure, his office has at times been disorganised. But that's just at the organisational level. He's trying to do something unconventional with his business practice as well, taking patients globally. The key is to stay proactive, make strong requests and follow the instructions. [ Reply | More
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