My husband and I were referred to Dr. Witz at the Clear Lake branch of the Houston Fertility Institute after over a year of unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant on our own and with my OB's help. The office, staff, and doctor were all very welcoming and everyone worked to make us feel comfortable and at ease. We met with Dr. Witz, came up with a plan that included some diagnostic tests and an outpatient surgery at the Piney Point location. They also told us upfront about our insurance benefits, what was covered and not, and gave us a price list for the fertility treatment options that were not covered under our insurance plan.
Once we discovered that we had "unexplained infertility," we sat down with Dr. Witz once more to discuss options. He was very helpful in letting us know the success rates and drawbacks of each option in an unhurried and helpful way. We felt as though we could ask him questions until we were satisfied, which can be somewhat rare in a busy doctor's office. His suggestion for us was IVF (the most expensive but most successful option), but he sent us home and told us to sleep on the decision and call the office when we were ready. We ended up deciding on one of the least costly but least successful options (IUI w/ clomid), and the office was very helpful in getting us started and set up for our procedures. I felt like they were as attentive to us as if we would have chosen IVF, which was very comforting.
The ultrasounds and blood tests which helped them determine when we were ready for the procedure happened at the Clear Lake office, directed by the very capable and friendly nurses (particularly Ceci) and staff. The weekend ultrasounds and the actual IUI procedures happened at the Piney Point location, which was much busier and less personal, but still was very nice.
My husband and I were very lucky to be successful in getting pregnant on our first try with IUI! We then had about 4 appointments with Dr. Witz (he comes to Clear Lake on Tues and Th afternoons only, so be prepared to wait a little bit) as we watched our baby grow until 10 weeks. They also checked hormone levels and prescribed medications as needed to help our pregnancy to progress normally and safely.
We would certainly refer any of our friends and family who are experiencing difficulties conceiving to HFI. They truly do their best to make this uncomfortable and trying time to be a good experience for their patients. Another benefit is the patient portal, emails, and text messages that they use to give you test results, prescription information, and instructions along each step of the way. They really made us feel like we had a partner in this lonely journey, which was so wonderful! read more
