We could not recommend Dr Payson and the care team at CCRM NoVa more highly - we came in for…read morediagnostic testing early on, which led to IVF, and went through 1 egg retrieval and 3 transfer cycles, the last of which was successful and resulted in the birth of our baby girl. Dr Payson is a brilliant and empathetic doctor who was genuinely invested in working through the nuances of our treatment plan at every step to maximize our chances of success, always available to answer questions and talk through data and research studies at our request, and paid close attention to our case throughout (including after we had graduated) to ensure we received excellent care. The nurses are kind, knowledgeable, and responsive - I had a lot of questions, especially after unsuccessful prior cycles, and Jen could not have been more helpful in talking through questions, getting us on the phone with the doctor as frequently as needed, as well as facilitating billing and the administrative side. Mark the phlebotomist is amazing (through many procedures, no one has been as dexterous in navigating my small veins), as are the rest of the nurses and staff. We would not have a baby without the excellent, compassionate, and results-oriented team at CCRM. We have many friends who have gone through IVF at other clinics, and we can confidently say this is the best fertility clinic and Dr Payson is the best fertility doctor in the DMV area.

During infertility, a woman can lose hope and dignity. Relationships can fray. A sense of self…read moreweakened. CCRM NoVa has truly skilled doctors, but its operations team only adds to everything a woman loses in this already-trying process. It's the day after Thanksgiving, and I'm in a waiting room with 25 other women. Waiting. For hours. We each had an appointment time, which was meaningless. We lost this pseudo-holiday to drive here and wait. I'll also note, unlike any other fertility clinic I've been to, CCRM NoVa allows children in the waiting room, which to some is another marker of insensitivity. Expect competent doctors, but also expect this practice to make your already stressful experience more stressful and frustrating.

From the very first day I met Dr. Fady Sharara, I felt warmly welcomed. He greeted me with a big…read moresmile, made me feel comfortable, and most importantly, made me feel heard. Fertility is not an easy topic to talk about, and going through fertility treatment can be emotionally challenging. From the beginning, he made me feel that I was in safe hands. I will never forget when he told me, "I'll do everything I can to help you become parents." Those words meant so much to me and gave me so much hope and happiness. Dr. Sharara is truly a master in his field, and I feel incredibly lucky that he was my first fertility doctor. I have heard from other people who started their fertility journey with different doctors and eventually changed doctors because they didn't feel comfortable with the way they were treated or didn't feel sufficiently supported. I am very grateful that I never had that experience. From the beginning, I felt respected, listened to, and cared for. Of course, medical knowledge and treatment are extremely important, but I personally believe that the human side matters just as much during a fertility journey. When you feel safe, supported, and confident in your doctor and your team, it can make such a difference emotionally. Constant worry and overthinking can make an already difficult journey even harder. Having a doctor who gives you hope and makes you feel that you are in good hands is priceless. Throughout my IVF journey, Dr. Sharara was always professional and supportive. He gave me recommendations about lifestyle, supplements, and different ways to improve my chances. We went through our first IVF cycle, and because I had diminished ovarian reserve, my body did not produce many eggs. In the end, we were able to have one frozen embryo. We later talked about a second cycle, and Dr. Sharara adjusted my medications and treatment approach to give me better chances. But then something truly amazing happened--I became pregnant naturally! When I shared the news with Dr. Sharara, I could see how genuinely happy he was for me. His nurses and staff were also incredibly happy and supportive. They made me feel like I was not just another patient, but part of a family. What I remember most about my experience is not only the medications, supplements, or medical treatment. It is the kindness, reassurance, and emotional support I received from Dr. Sharara and his entire team. During fertility treatment, those things matter tremendously. I will always be grateful for the way Dr. Sharara treated me and for the hope and confidence he gave me throughout my journey. I feel very lucky that he was the doctor who guided me through the beginning of this journey. I highly recommend meeting Dr. Sharara if you are going through fertility treatment. His medical expertise is exceptional, but what makes the experience truly special is the way he treats his patients--with kindness, compassion, and genuine care.

We went to Dr. Sharara after having multiple failures with a different clinic. Not only did he…read moretreat us with absolute care and compassion, but he was extremely thorough in exploring the causes of our infertility and treating the underlying conditions that could be impacting us. I am so grateful to Dr. Sharara. He was very honest and straightforward with us, and I really appreciated that. Our other clinic told us we had unexplained infertility, but Dr. Sharara actually did the investigative work to see what was going on. Through changes in lifestyle and medication, we were able to get five embryos! I cannot tell you how happy I am to have a chance at another pregnancy due to Dr. Sharara's diligence and care.

After struggling to conceive, my husband and I were referred to the VCRM team, and choosing them…read morewas one of the best decisions we could have made. Dr. Shahara is incredibly thorough, kind, and experienced, and he and the entire VCRM team genuinely care about their patients. They truly become like family. Infertility is such a personal journey, and having a team that knows you, checks in on you, and supports you every step of the way makes all the difference. Today, I graduated from VCRM 8 weeks pregnant, after two years of unexplained infertility. The VCRM team was there for us through every step, and I am so incredibly grateful they were part of our journey. We can't wait for them to meet our baby next spring!

Dr. Shara helped us conceive our second child and he also helped us with our first. He and his…read morestaff are incredible. They are thoughtful, empathetic and brilliant. Dr. S is always employing cutting edge research and creating 1:1, personalized care for every patient. His staff make you feel like family and take a challenging experience and make it warm and positive. Dr. S did what another clinic found impossible, he gave us the best gift in the world - our family.

I owe my first born to Jennifer :) No but for real! I had 5…read moremiscarriages and 3 rounds of failed IVF when I found myself defeated and had completely given up on the thought of having a family when I started seeing Jennifer for my infertility. She was amazing! She wanted me to give her at least 3 months because acupuncture (and most eastern medicine) itself is not a fast treatment as your body has to adjust and slowly heal yourself from within. But also a women's eggs each cycle, are nurtured 3 months in advance. I conceived naturally by the end of month 3. My IVF doctor had given me a 7% chance at ever conceiving naturally but here I am today, with a healthy baby and it's all thanks to Jennifer! I plan on reaching out to her again soon to try for another miracle baby.

I'm not sure what I did with my arm but I was having pain in my shoulder and issues lifting things…read more After my first session with Matthew, the swelling went down and the pain level decreased significantly. I feel much better. I highly recommend Matthew.

I've been going to Dr. Kacedan since 2002. That is not a typo…read more He's great, patient and very professional.

About a 1-1.5: Dr. Kacedan is super popular, and it really shows in terms of trying to make a…read morefollow-up or routine appointments; most of the time, he's unavailable, and the office tries to pass you off onto a PA, which is a huge no-no in my book. Sorry, not sorry, but I'm here to see a doctor, not an assistant. +patients are passed off to PA +follow-up/routine appointments are difficult to make as an established patient

I tried to avoid going to SGF based on the horrible reviews and instead chose to drive 2 hrs to a…read morefertility clinic in network. Unfortunately after 3 IUIs we did not have success, and so we had to switch to SGF since it was the only in network provider close to our house. Everything was smooth in the beginning - the Dr accepted all of our previous testing through the other clinic so we were basically able to jump right in (after we received documentation that we were fully pre-approved for 3 cycles of IUI through Aetna). Long story short - after 1 IUI we had a successful pregnancy. We were shocked and thrilled...until we received a bill for thousands! Aetna claimed SGF was billing with "the wrong code"...and the only way you can contact SGF billing is messaging through the online portal (I left no less than 20 messages on their phone line, none of which were ever returned, nor did anyone ever pick up). Since I had been fully pre approved for these treatments I figured there had to be some easy solution...months went by with HOURS spent on the phone trying to work this out and finally SGF contacted me and said more or less they were giving up and wiping my account balance. When I tried to press that I had already paid about $600 they gave me some generic brush off answer. At that point I gave up...although it should have been free, I figured 600 was worth it for my baby. Fast forward to a year later and I received a check for the 600 due to some billing review process. So all in all it worked out and they righted their wrong although I still have no earthly idea why my coverage was denied despite being preapproved...seems really shady. Overall: +1 star bc I did get pregnant +1 star bc the doctors and nurses we worked with were great +1 star bc SGF reimbursed us for an error on their behalf (?) Or Aetna's...I really have no idea, I just know we did everything correct on our end. -1 star for zero communication outside of vague portal messaging -1 star for atrocious billing dept If you read though reviews on SGF there is a common theme of billing complaints. I knew this going in and was VERY prepared and STILL almost got screwed over. Someone within this organization needs to pay attention and fix whatever is broken. As someone who works in healthcare I know insurance is a pain to deal with, but it's your job to get it right and not just pass the bill onto your patients.

Please get a second opinion if you have recurrent loss before spending any money with SGF. I am…read morethankful my OB pushed me to do this. This place would be fine (as I have had friends get success) if you have a mild issue. But for me, we needed to figure out why the recurrent loss was happening. After having a consultation with other clinics, I have learned there is more going on. Had I kept on with a course of IVF or IUI with SGF, it would have failed. Glad I was able to advocate for myself.

We went through 2 rounds of IVF with GIVF, and I was incredibly impressed by the entire team…read morethroughout the whole journey. Every person I interacted with was incredibly kind, uplifting, encouraging, and empathatic, and it made a challenging experience actually enjoyable. I have multiple friends who have gone down this path with other centers, and many did not have positive experiences. I am so grateful I was referred to GIVF, and I would recommend them in a heartbeat. They are exceptional.

I do not advise someone to go there . I went there and I was not satisfied all the times I tried to…read moreconceive. The way they are doing the doctor nurses everybody no one there are doing correctly their job . The only point they know is just the money that it .

If I could give her 10 stars I would. She is the reason why I have my beautiful rainbow daughter. 5…read moreyears of trying to conceive and numerous fertility treatments nothing worked, so decided to give acupuncture a shot. Within 3-4 months I was pregnant with my daughter. She is the real deal. She has studied and trained China and is a REAL acupuncturist. I was a skeptic when it came to acupuncture until I was treated by Dr. Zhu. I wish I had found her sooner. I recommend to 1000%.

Dr. Zhu is a hidden gem. I love that her office is clean and simple, with no distracting TVs or…read moremusic. And that it is a small, woman-owned business (she is co-located with her daughter who is a dentist). Her staff are professional and helpful. Dr. Zhu approaches health issues from both the Western and Eastern perspectives and is highly knowledgeable about both as an MD and acupuncturist. She's also a good listener and open to her patients' preferences. I've been receiving acupuncture for an injured shoulder - including electroacupuncture to enhance the treatment - and I felt immediate relief after the first session. Not to mention the acupuncture room has a heated bed and is dark and relaxing -- I even heard birds chirping while I received the treatment.