My husband and I have been TTC for 2 years, and unfortunately my experience with this clinic was disappointing and stressful. I was first scheduled for a short virtual consult that lasted about 10 minutes. The doctor showed slides with statistics about conception by age and essentially told us we were young and healthy and should have no trouble conceiving. This cost a specialist copay up front, which felt impersonal and unhelpful. Next, I was scheduled for a FemVue and ultrasound, which required $500 upfront. During the procedure, the doctor briefly commented that it looked like I had a "heart-shaped uterus or a septum," and then left the room without explaining what that meant. If you've ever Googled those terms, you know how frightening they sound. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety for me, especially since I wasn't given any explanation or reassurance. We also paid $200 for my husband's labs and never received any results -- not even a follow-up call. When my insurance lapsed, the clinic wanted another $300 for a short follow-up virtual consult just to discuss results. At that point I started to feel like their priority was billing, not patient care. Once I had new coverage, I got a second opinion at another clinic (which was actually in-network). The difference was night and day. The new doctor spent 30 minutes with us in person, went through our TTC history and health in detail, and outlined a clear plan. She ordered an HSG (not FemVue), explained why, and later confirmed via ultrasound that my uterus is completely normal with no septum or abnormal shape. She even mentioned that FemVue is often billed as an office procedure because it reimburses better, but it doesn't actually give much useful diagnostic information. Looking back, I feel misled and frustrated with how the first clinic handled my care. I want to warn others to be cautious--especially if you feel like you're being pushed into expensive procedures without clear explanations or next steps. Fertility treatment is already an emotional journey, and patients deserve thorough communication and ethical care. read more

Fora was one of the more expensive fertility practices we considered, but we chose it expecting more personalized care due to its smaller size. Unfortunately, our experience did not meet these expectations. Communication with my physician consisted primarily of a single Zoom call and short, hastily typed messages through the patient portal--messages that often included typos and abbreviations. After a failed embryo transfer, I received conflicting and inconsistent guidance from different team members. Key details were overlooked, leaving me feeling unheard and unsupported during a critical time. While the clinic's medical credentials are strong, the level of emotional support was lacking. We experienced some other practical drawbacks due to Fora's small size: Insurance navigation: When our prior authorization was denied, Fora offered no advocacy or guidance beyond suggesting we pay out of pocket. A larger clinic later helped us secure coverage. Limited resources: With only two physicians, second opinions are harder to access, and reduced holiday staffing worsened an already stressful situation for us. While Fora may be a good fit for some, I would suggest anyone considering them to think carefully about whether their smaller size and communication style align with your needs. We have since transitioned to another clinic where we have received care far more in line with our expectations. read more

Fora Fertility Saved Us. We began our IVF journey in Dallas, and after our second egg retrieval, we were told that a gestational carrier was our only option due to lining issues. After consulting with many doctors, we decided to meet with Dr. Crawford. We had learned about her early on through her fertility masterclass, but because her clinic was in Austin, we never thought of her as an option. Three years after that masterclass, when we had nearly lost hope and longed for a doctor who would truly believe in us, we scheduled a consultation. From the very first moment we met Dr. Crawford she treated us like humans, not just a number. Moreover, she had reviewed three years worth of notes, exams and labs ahead of meeting with us, so she could bring an informed set of questions to our discussion. Unlike others, she did not believe a gestational carrier was our next step. Instead, she immediately created a plan to get us to a transfer. After a minor procedure and a more natural approach to an FET, we transferred one of our embryos, and it stuck. I am now 12 weeks pregnant!! Words cannot capture the compassion and flexibility the team showed us, especially since we were traveling from several hours away. Dr. Crawford, her nurse Hannah, and the wonderful staff, including Rikki and Melissa, have left a lasting impact on our lives. If you are searching for a clinic that will truly partner with you on this journey, we cannot recommend Fora Fertility enough. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Skillern and the entire team at Fora Fertility. I've been through over 10 IVF cycles, and by the time I arrived here, most doctors had essentially given up on me. Dr. Skillern did what no one else was willing to do -- she listened, she believed in me, and she crafted a plan that gave me hope when I thought there was none. I'm now pregnant, something I honestly thought would never happen, and I couldn't be more grateful. Rikki and the whole team are incredibly welcoming, supportive, and truly treat you with kindness and care every step of the way. They make you feel like a person, not just another patient. Fora does things no other clinic does, and I will forever be thankful to Dr. Skillern and her team for giving me this chance. read more

I would highly recommend Fora Fertility! Dr. Crawford was my primary doctor and one of my favorite things about her approach was her understanding and compassion towards my infertility journey. I love the boutique style of this practice, they centralized everything in-house (bloodwork, semen analysis, monitoring, egg retrieval, etc). The team is small so I knew everyone and it was easy to get answers (and quick, thank you Hannah!) on everything from IVF to billing questions. I've honestly never been to a doctor's office that's this quick and on time with appointments. It really shows they value your time--you're not just stuck waiting around forever. I will never forget the care I received at Fora. read more

I could not have been happier with my experience freezing eggs with Fora. I felt completely taken care of by the staff, who were exclusively female up until my retrieval day, when the lab specialist and anesthesiologist were both (very kind) men. Due to the sensitive and woman-specific nature of the process, I found it comforting to be helped and led by women the entire time. Dr. Skillern, Dr. Crawford, Rikki and all the nurses were endlessly attentive, knowledgeable, capable and helpful. I never had to wait long for my appointments and was always in and out. They work very efficiently at Fora, but not at the sacrifice of care. I had to call the after-hours exchange twice on my first night of injections, and the woman who helped me returned my calls promptly and was incredibly patient and helpful. Also notable, I felt appropriately prepared for the process thanks to the materials the Fora team sent, including the videos explaining egg-freezing/IVF as well as the instructional videos for prepping and administering the injections. I give Fora my highest recommendation. Thank you to the entire staff there for making my experience as smooth and pleasant as it possibly could have been. I am forever grateful! read more

I am extremely grateful for my experience with Dr. Crawford and the incredibly caring team at Fora Fertility. My road was far from smooth or a straight path. While I believe there are ups and downs with any fertility experience due to the nature of this journey, it is evident that this team cares very deeply for their patients. They were always receptive to my questioning and desire to really understand along the way. I felt very well taken care of with each and every surgery and procedure. I knew my options which allowed me to make informed decisions each step of the way. No one wants to experience infertility. But this team made my almost 2 years with them an overall very positive experience. Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

I did two rounds of egg freezing with Fora Fertility. Dr. Skillern and Dr. Crawford and all of the staff made the process so much easier and less scary than it otherwise could have been. The scheduling and regular monitoring appointments were quick and efficient, the responsiveness and availability of staff was amazing (I had lots of questions the first time!), and generally everyone at the clinic seemed to genuinely love what they do, had been doing it for a very long time, and were experts. I could sense from the very beginning that I was in very good hands, and that gave me so much peace of mind. read more

I went with Fora, and I am now a happy mom! My fertility journey started in 2020, unexplained with a minor male factor. I went through 3 rounds of IUIs at Aspire with no success. Shortly we learned IVF is our next step. We had no insurance coverage for fertility and were fully self-paid. I interviewed every single clinic in town to pick my provider. My top priority was getting the result (pregnancy and healthy baby). The price mattered but was not the main factor in this decision. So, simply put, I needed a team who could get the job done. Dr. Crawford seemed knowledgeable, data-driven, and had decent success rates for people in our age group/situation. So we picked Fora, and it was the best decision ever made. The journey was not smooth sailing. First, we had to cancel one cycle because we didn't get enough eggs to mature and had to double down on meds. The second medication cycle got us to retrieval, but way fewer blasts than we were hoping for. However, finally, we got the embryo we needed from just one retrieval. The very first transfer was successful, and nine months later, I had my baby boy, cute, happy and healthy. I am eternally grateful to the Fora team for - Being highly organized. This includes appointments, patients portal, communication, and clarity on pricing. - Focusing on getting the job done. Each bump on the road was tackled as best as possible. And there will be bumps on this road. - Providing context and options for each decision we were making. I felt informed and in the loop at all times. Now, IVF is a challenging and emotionally draining experience. If you are looking for extra compassion and a therapist in your fertility doctor, Fora is probably not for you. Personally, I was not looking for these things here. I just needed a positive pregnancy test. So if you are like me, data-driven, result-oriented, and committed to getting pregnant, this is the best team in town. I hope you look no further, and good luck on your journey. Speaking from the other side, it was all worth it! read more

Fora Fertility - Fertility Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been a patient of Dr. Skillern for over 6 years. I can not say enough good things about my experience. Both Dr. Skillern and Dr. Crawford along with their AMAZING team, have provided exceptional knowledge, expertise and unwavering support throughout our IVF journey. From the initial consultations up to this point, your professionalism and care have been evident in every step. We appreciate the time and effort you have invested in science in order to help so many families achieve their goals. IVF is a hard and difficult road, Fora stands by you for the entire ride. I could not be more thankful for your dedication and compassion to helping us realize our dream of growing our family. Forever grateful for the positive outcome we have had so far. I would also like to add the following notes in regard to reviews I have seen posted . You must always remember that 1- IVF is EXPENSIVE and there is nothing Fora can do about that. That is just the reality of our country. Most insurance companies don't pay for fertility treatments. Having said one must pay in full before any service is performed. Fora is a business not a non-profit organization. 2- NEVER did I hear any promises from either Dr. Crawford/Dr. Skiller. IVF is like playing in Vegas. You may win but it's not a for sure thing. 3- Fora is a Fertility Clinic NOT a Mental Therapy center. I have never met a staff member that is rude or not caring but one must remember that IVF is HARD and you must get support outside of your clinic. Having said all of the above, Fora is THE BEST and feel very fortunate to be a patient :) read more

We were so happy we chose Dr. Crawford and Fora Fertility for this journey. They truly are a boutique practice where you can receive personalized care (in contrast to so many of the large fertility clinics in Austin which seem so impersonal). We loved our visits with Dr. Crawford- she is compassionate and thorough and always explained things in a way that made it easy to understand. Her team is phenomenal as well. Any question or issue I had was addressed the same day in their patient portal. The office staff was always friendly when we walked in for appointments. They also made the process easy while working full time. They were able to schedule all of my appointments around 7:15 AM so that I could see them without interrupting the work day. In addition, they were always on time which is a remarkable thing in healthcare. The longest I ever waited to see Dr. Crawford was 10 minutes. They are expanding their practice and now have their own embryology lab which will make any future retrievals or transfers even more seamless. read more

I recently completed an egg freezing cycle with Fora Fertility and could not have been more impressed and grateful for my experience. I was anxious about the process, but as soon as I had my initial consultation I knew I was in good hands with Fora. The Doctors were transparent, honest, and explained everything thoroughly at my appointments; I left feeling informed and educated. The clinical team is also so fun and cheerful, and runs the clinic like a well-oiled machine. The experience felt modern and personalized -- they would change my protocol mid-cycle and let me know promptly and even made sure to get me on the phone to make sure I was informed on exactly what to do. I even ended up getting almost 50% higher number of eggs frozen in my cycle than my expected best case. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Skillern & Dr. Crawford, and to have had the pleasure of working with their exceptional team. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

fora fertility was recommended to me by my OB GYN. let me tell you i had no idea how smooth it would be. They were attentive to my questions and or concerns, they explained everything thoroughly and they educated me well on the IVF process and on how to take medications. overall, I would recommend this clinic. I can now say I have graduated!! excited to see what the future holds for my family and I. read more

I have hated almost every interaction I've had with the Fora team. I rarely write reviews. I have waited 3 months since the birth of my son to post this to see if I would feel differently. I'm not sure if poor bedside manner, no organization, no attention to details and being downright rude are qualifications for working here, but that's what it seems like on the receiving end. For context, I'm not a super sensitive person. I am a forward communicator and even I thought Dr. Skillern had really awful bedside manner but the IVF clinic i started with was acquired, and then that one merged and by the time I wound up at what is now called Aspire, I just wanted to get started and not start back at square 1, so I decided to proceed with Dr. Skillern and Rikki (her assistant) and that's where we had our first issue at Aspire. Rikki didn't call in meds in time and I was left rushing around getting meds last minute which could have really messed up my trigger shot. Luckily everything ended up ok and when I brought up the lack of organization to Dr. Skillern she gave some lame excuse when really all I wanted to hear was "I'm sorry this won't happen again". We did a total of 5 retrievals and there was constant issues with administrative stuff. There was the time that Rikki didn't show up for one of the online meetings. Then it's not telling you everything that needs to be done before a retrieval or implantation can be scheduled. So we'd do the mammogram, only to then be told you have to watch this online class. We'd watch the online class only to be then told we had to do a blood lab for STDS. We'd do the lab only to be told another thing that needs to be done. Zero organization and this led to a lot of frustration trying to just plan your life around these cycle (I did 5 retrievals so this is a lot). Issues with meds, systems not working, not being able to login, etc and when I would bring this up I was treated like I was the problem. I then hear the Dr. Skillern is starting Fora, my husband and I had a call with her where she insinuated that a lot of those issues we had were b/c of Aspire, and not specifically because she and Rikki are the worst. I've since come to find out they in fact are the worst. Then I was brought in for a procedure where they mapped my uterus with saline. I was never told "hey this may be painful". The procedure was incredibly painful, I ended up calling my husband from the car and sobbing because I was so traumatized. The next procedure that I went in for was during Covid. Granted they sent a text message saying that masks were going to be enforced (which I totally understand) but I was so nervous from the previous procedure that I forgot my entire purse at home that had my mask. When I walked in, everyone was wearing masks, I explained I forgot my purse at home and the woman was super rude and told me that I'd have to leave and drive to a gas station and purchase a mask there. This was a moment where she could have been kind and given me one of the many masks they had in the office but instead she was super rude when I was already on edge and nervous during a pandemic trying to have a baby. Where was her humanity? Once I had to see Dr. Crawford. Rude, dismissive and super put out to have to answer ?'s. Her persona online is super nice but in person she's like the pretty girl in high school that's mean to everyone. Yeah, you know the type. I put up with all of this nonsense because we wanted a baby, had already invested so much, and didn't want to start over, but our recent experience was the straw that broke the camels back. Our insurance, that covered 100%, was about to change. We long ago decided we weren't going to do any further retrievals/implantations with Fora but thought we'd take advantage of fertilizing a batch of eggs. Almost 2 months in advance I reached being very clear about the timeline. They couldn't have moved more slowly. I'm told to watch 1 class online, then sign a consent form. Which I had already done previously but their new system didn't have record of it. Time goes by still no news, I follow up with Rikki and am told that I have other classes to watch. Watch them, no news, follow up, am told I need to take a STD test, which we didn't b/c we were using frozen sperm that's already been tested, that takes days to sort out. Finally get everything done and I'm then told that the fertilization won't be done by the time my insurance runs out, but they'd love to charge us $10k to do it anyway. Seriously? Fora has an awful reputation. My OB has a negative opinion. My acupuncturist, same. I'm at a party and 3 women are talking about their awful IVF experience, sure enough it's Dr. Skillern. Also I would ask if any of their MDs have caused life threatening injury during an implantation. They've barely been open two years and they have the same number of 1 star reviews as Texas Fertility that's been open for decades. read more

If you would like a doctor that care run run very fast from this clinic they are nothing but impersonal when you are going throught the hardest time in your life I made saw the Dr for 30 seconds each visit then after my egg retrieval all results came which were not good results and I had many question came over the portal and I was left devastated and no answers then I demanded a consult on why all my eggs had died off and during the visit I felt very gaslit she kept trying to blame everything on me that I had a blood disorder which I had that checked and I had nothing then she came to say maybe I have an autoimmue disorder and never wanted to tested anything further just throughout that info and no testing was order very impersonal clinic and I have nothing good to say about them read more

I had a great experience with Fora and am currently expecting my rainbow baby. Drs. Skillern and Crawford take the partnership aspect of their practice very seriously. While you have a "primary" doctor, I felt truly cared for by both of them throughout my time there. They both see you for appointments, perform procedures, and I had lengthy conversations with both of them re: goals, next steps, and just answering questions. I also really liked that the doctors perform all of the monitoring/ultrasounds- so you get a lot of face time with doctors, which was really reassuring to me. The nurses, coordinators, and all of the staff are friendly and helpful. They were very organized, prompt (I always got responses to portal messages the same day), and caring. They take the time to get to know you and were always bright and encouraging. I was really scared of IVF and never thought I could do it- Dr. Skillern finally convinced me that I COULD. Fertility treatment is vulnerable, sometimes scary, sometimes painful, but the team at Fora turned the experience into a truly positive one. I'll be forever grateful to them for helping us add this addition to our family! read more

Dr Skillern and her staff are incredibly smart and honest. With google at our fingertips, Dr Skillern and Rikki are readily available to expel or support any information we brought to a visit. Dr Skillern has conducted her own research studies and shared results. I am 9 weeks tomorrow, all because of her brilliance. My only regret is not finding Dr Skillern sooner! read more

Fora Fertility - Fertility Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've waited some time to rate this clinic to ensure I was speaking my truth with clarity. Fora was the first clinic I communicated with and it seemed black and white, simple. Dr. Crawford seemed knowledgeable (she's all over social media with information which is great) and I didn't think too far into it. I went through testing, egg retrieval, hysteroscopy and embryo transfer with Fora. The transfer resulted in a loss right before the second trimester. Looking back at my full experience (and especially after having some experience with a different clinic now), I'm appalled at their lack of service within the staff (you walk into the clinic and everyone is just chatting amongst themselves and when you're seen, staff is cold and sterile). When you ask the dr questions, you're met with very generic responses, and not a lot of transparency. After my loss, all I got was a message saying sorry and when asked if I could talk to my dr since I was shocked, I was told I had to basically pay to communicate further with her. I was appalled. After such a loss, you'd think your dr would show some compassion but it was very apparent that it was all about money. They do not see their patients as people, more so as dollar signs. It's been a year now and I just received an email from the clinic asking me about my delivery and birth details from the transfer that I had through them. Again, completely shocked to see something like that show up in my email considering having a pregnancy loss is a highly sensitive topic, you would think they would be more careful and update their charts. Disappointed but not surprised considering my experience with them. read more

Dr. Crawford and her team are amazing! She knows her stuff and is highly educated on her craft. Infertility isn't easy for anyone and yes, there are times people don't show up the best, but overall we had a great experience with the clinic. Mel and Rikki are amazing and make you feel like family. There has been some turn over at the office but they remain quick, efficient, and effective. I absolutely recommend joining a support group in conjunction with your journey to help provide the emotional support and stamina we all know it takes to make it to our end goal. We started with Fora 4/2021, after a heartbreaking miscarriage we successfully conceived 3/2022. We know how blessed we are to be pregnant within a year of starting our journey and thank Crawford and her team for the amazing support. The road is never easy but worth all the tears and frustration endured along the way. read more

Save yourself the money and headache and go to a reputable clinic that actually reports their success rates to the CDC ART database. - Staff is spread way too thin. They do not welcome questions. God forbid you call them with a question. - Protocols and general timelines aren't provided, even when asked. You're left wondering what your protocol will be and what drugs you will be putting into your body until the last minute. - Conflict of interest with the "Fora Pharmacy" program: They do not properly adjust dosages if you are not responding because that would be an out of pocket cost to them. - Failure to provide proper care. I showed little to no response to the Follistim only protocol they had me on. They only adjusted my dosage at the last minute and when they did, I started to show SOME progress but not enough. My peak e2 was 500 and I was told to trigger (200 = 1 egg so peak e2 should be 1000-4000). Even when it was 200, they still were going to have me trigger "as long as it went up a little". I was told by Dr. Crawford "nobody wants to be a unicorn but maybe your E2 blood tests aren't pulling correctly". When you are spending 20k on a procedure, you should follow SCIENCE not some unfounded idea that the blood tests are all just wrong. - IVF Costs: Fora does *NOT* provide a discount for additional rounds. The other reputable clinics do because they are results driven, unlike Fora. $16,250 retrieval + $4,290 for transfer TOTAL 1ST ROUND: $20,450 There is a reason they have a high percentage of 1 star reviews and a number of obvious fake 5 star reviews. Avoid this place. read more

I've waited a few weeks to write this review to see if I'd feel different and I don't so I'm sharing my experience. I had two miscarriages this year and immediately after the second one I began reaching out to fertility clinics to get appointments for a consultation so I could understand the doctors and their approaches, my intent was to find the doctor and clinic that was a good fit for me and that I made a connection with. Every other clinic I spoke to welcomed me to make an appointment with them as an initial consultation. Fora Fertility, however, once they knew I had a recent miscarriage required me to provide them with an actual blood test confirming my HCG was at 0 before they were even willing to consider scheduling me on their books telling me it's their 'clinic's policy'. I called multiple times, explaining my situation and that I just wanted to meet with the doctor to see if we were even a good match together and I was consistently refused by the receptionist. I was really hopefully for Fora Fertility as they came recommended to me by my OB/GYN. However, after such dismissal and lack of empathy I will never be working with this clinic. What clinic would refuse to speak to a prospective patient after such a traumatic event as a miscarriage? Figuring out 'what's next' and getting a plan together was part of my healing process and Fora Fertility had complete disregard for this. Emotional support is something all patients should look for in their clinic and in my experience, Fora Fertility lacks this. read more

I could not recommend Fora Fertility more. Dr. Skillern and Rikki Richardson were a team made for us; they were consistently honest, careful, thorough, and patient-centered throughout our entire process. My wife and I met Dr. Skillern April of 2020. She did thorough testing and guided us through the options for us, laying out statistical likelihoods of each path and leaving the decision up to us. We chose to do reciprocal IVF and began the first cycle in the summer. Dr. Skillern proscribed our meds and monitored everything to make sure all was aligned for the retrievals and transfers. Everyday for months, we came in for Rikki's injection clinic, building not only confidence in our path but a beautiful friendship along the way. Our first retrieval resulted in one embryo and our second resulted in three because Dr. Skillern and Rikki assessed and adjusted based on the results from the first retrieval, always working as hard as possible for the best outcome for each patient. Our first transfer from our first retrieval resulted in our perfect daughter, born in summer 2021. Every day with her is a gift and we will forever be grateful to Fora Fertility and our dream team Dr. Skillern and Rikki for making our most beautiful dreams materialize. We are moving back to California next month, but will be back in Austin without question for Baby #2. We couldn't imagine trusting our future with anyone else. read more

Fora Fertility - Fertility Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dr. Crawford is not only the most knowledgeable doctor I know, but she also is an excellent human. My husband and I found ourselves with multiple losses and having been diagnosed with a recessive genetic disorder that we had no idea how to navigate. We saw tons of fertility doctors but never felt supported properly. Until we met her. I have seen her since 2018 and am currently pregnant with healthy baby number two with her help and guidance and protocols. She is not only smart, intuitive and kind, but she always knows just what to say to make a patient feel at ease, even in an incredibly uncomfortable situation. I would recommend no one but Fora Fertility in Texas. The experience is far and away beyond other care you'll find. I'm so grateful for Dr. C and her team. read more

I hesitate to write a negative reviews. I like to offer positive reviews as usually that is the more likely experience at any business. The issue here is that I was refused treatment by this facility without an explanation as to why. I left a clinic, had all my records sent over, and then was told that they weren't the right fit and couldn't help me or meet my expectations. I asked to know why they decided they weren't the right fit and what they thought my expectations were? On what was the decision based that they refused to offer me an initial consultation with a doctor?? I was looking to simply speak to a doctor regarding my case, to explore any options that made sense. I called and emailed only to be forwarded to the Director again. She had made the decision, and I was being forwarded to the person who refused to discuss the issue. I was then told there was no one else that could help me. Any person on this fertility journey knows, it is just very hard, and information is gold. Why are you refusing me, what information in my records are you refusing me for? I have gone full term with a child 9 years ago. I have spent countless time and money on testing and procedures to ensure everything i still working anatomically. My next course of action if my call is not returned is to request the information via an attorney. read more

One of the worst clinics/ doc offices I've ever been to. They are very smart but they do NOT care about you or babies at all!!!! The front office is strange. The lights were off and there's no one to greet you so it's like you are going in unwelcome. They are very slow to disperse any plans and will drag it out as long as they can even if you are on meds. Dr. C. threw out a embryo saying it would never make it, then we talked to a geneticist for a different embryo and she strongly encouraged us to transfer the one we no longer had, saying it would likely correct. Heart breaking!!!! Obv Dr. C overstepping her speciality. Another example, It took them 6 weeks to make a consent form and then they told me I had to go to a specialist which takes weeks to get into. Then I had a miscarriage and Dr. C. never saw me again after the US. She just disabled my portal without telling me. I was still having some medical issues so had to find another doctor. Save your $$, your heart and your babies. read more

In January 2021, after a heartbreaking entry into the world of infertility. After leaving another clinic that wasn't right for us. We found Fora. We instantly felt something different at Fora. Every interaction, every phone call, every appointment we felt cared for and important. During a time in life when infertility can feel so isolating, all the women at Fora went above and beyond to make us feel valued as patients, and as a couple trying to build their family. We can't thank the women of Fora enough for everything they did to make our dreams of having a family a reality. read more

I had a very positive, successful experience working with these doctors. The staff is equally as great as the doctors. They made this difficult process as palatable as possible. They are always on time and get straight to business, which I appreciate. I would highly recommend them to anyone in search of options for fertility treatments. read more

I have worked with Dr Skillern since 2016 and followed her to Fora. I ONLY recommend Fora, either Dr Skillern or Dr. Crawford, to anyone local or otherwise. The staff is exceptional, the service is unparalleled. I love being a part of the Fora family. read more

I am beyond grateful to the Fora team for helping us grow our family. My husband and I conceived our almost 4-year-old son without issue and were then blindsided by secondary infertility. After undergoing testing with my normal OBGYN, we moved onto working with Dr. Crawford at Fora. While we met with three different clinics, we ultimately chose Fora because of their patient-centered approach. I love that the doctors are also the owners instead of answering to businesspeople at the top. I also found the doctors to be extremely smart and up-to-date on the latest research. I never felt that Dr. Crawford was pushing me into treatment that I didn't need. I felt that she listened carefully to my unique circumstances to develop the best possible strategies. In addition to my medical information, she also listened to me as a person and took that into consideration when making recommendations. Not only was Dr. Crawford such a bright light for us on this very dark journey, but so was the entire team, from the admin to the nurses. They're busy, yes, but they always respond quickly and know what they're talking about. I felt like everyone cared and genuinely rooted for our success. We also had the opportunity to work some with Dr. Skillern - in fact she performed our successful embryo transfer - and we loved her, too. Her humor, directness, and intelligence helped us through a rocky process. I'll be honest. I was very nervous to pursue IVF during the attack on reproductive rights, and I'm still scared to be pregnant in this environment. However, having such a smart, female-driven, and compassionate care team helped put me at ease. I knew they'd fight for my safety and my family. It's bittersweet to "graduate" from their care onto my OBGYN team, but I will always be so grateful to Fora for not only helping me finally become pregnant, but also for showing me what quality medical care can look like. Thank you to everyone at Fora! read more

Dr. Crawford was so great to work with. She was thorough and very informative. We appreciated that she kept us updated with live birth statistic, which aided our decision making process. We went through a successful IVF and transfer cycle, and now we are expecting our baby girl in a few months. read more

To me, Fora is more than a clinic, it is a movement. It is run by women who really know their craft. These women took risks to create this clinic. They went out on a limb to follow their own principles and realize their own dreams. These women are doing what they believe in every day. They do it for themselves and they do it for their patients. They are models for young girls everywhere who want to be medical professionals. They are a godsend for women like me who want to be mothers but could not follow the easiest path to get there. I am lucky to be a patient at this place, and what's more, I feel like more than a patient. I feel like a member of this movement and I am proud of it. read more

I cannot begin to express how much I love Dr. Skillern at Fora Fertility, but I'll go ahead and try! I have PCOS and had been trying to coneive naturally with my husband for 3 years. To no avail, we had zero luck. It was a long journey with numerous OBGYNs, as well as with another local reproductive endocrinologist, to just receive the care that I deserved. As stated, I was with another RE and was given the run around IVF and the entire process. I went ahead and decided to switch to Fora Fertility having heard great things about Dr. Skillern as well as Dr. Crawford. I'm so glad that I made the switch! The care that I had received before, during, and after my embryo transfer was amazing. I was actually treated like a normal person and not criticized for other health issues. Dr. Skillern was always down to earth and never once made me feel unworthy of pregnancy. Please, if you are hesitant use my advice as a way to ensure that you will be in the best care with Dr. Skillern. She is more than amazing and caring. I also want to mention nurse Rikki! I really emailed her way too many times during my time with Fora, and she was always so kind, encouraging, and helpful. Rikki really is an angel. Fora Fertility is the best, hands down. I will never be able to express my gratitude. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Crawford's since 2018 and am about to have baby number 2 thanks to her and her wonderful team. In fact, I have followed her from two previous clinics which included transferring frozen embryos from one lab to another--this is how much I trust her. She has always been honest, informative, and supportive of my goals. I recommend her to anyone seeking help with fertility and starting a family. I also can't say enough good things about Dr. Skillern. I experienced bleeding in my first trimester and called her on a weekend--she spent nearly 20 minutes on the phone with me, calming me down and providing reassurance. Finally, all the staff at Fora are professional, friendly, and responsive. I will hopefully be back to see this wonderful team in 2022 for baby number 3! read more

We cannot thank Fora Fertility enough for all they have done for our family. After watching Dr. Crawford's content on YouTube and finding out that she was indeed practicing in Austin, I knew she was going to be our first choice for care after experiencing a loss and months of infertility to follow. From day 1 under Dr. Crawford and Fora's care, we felt extremely cared for and seen. The way they approach client care is exceptional--honestly the best I have ever experienced. They always took the time to explain every step of the process, answered portal messages in a timely manner and made sure we felt comfortable with every decision within our protocols. After working with Fora for about a year and a half, we finally underwent IVF with their practice and now have a beautiful baby boy on the way arriving this July. My husband and I truly cannot express our gratitude enough for all that Fora has done for us to make our dream of starting a family a reality. They will always have a special place in our hearts and will be the sole practice we refer others to for their fertility care. read more

I have had fertility experiences with 3 different clinics. I can say without a doubt that the experience I had with Dr. Crawford and her staff at Fora was no comparison to the other clinics. The experience I had at other clinics appointments, I would wait 45 min-2 hours to even be called back and be seen by the doctor. I never waited more than 20 min to see Dr. Crawford. The staff at other clinics was not a good experience. They treated you like you weren't important to them. They didn't give me a calendar of when I was supposed to do things (and being new to the fertility world, I didn't know I needed that stuff). They would forget to call me back with important information I needed. It took 13 months to get pregnant with my son, and went through 3 Frozen embryo transfers with no positive results. The staff at Fora treated me like I was the only patient in the whole clinic. They would answer any of my questions within 24 hours of me emailing them. The information on my procedure and frozen embryo transfer was all laid out and everything was step by step, when I needed to order meds, take meds, call in, etc. Fora fertility is on the cutting edge with what they do and they make you feel like you are a rock star and they get results. I had a FET at 39 years old, followed everything Dr. Crawford said to do and ended up with a positive pregnancy. I am currently 33 weeks pregnant and due in December. Anytime anyone asks me about fertility doctors, I tell them go to Fora Fertility. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Crawford and the entire Fora team. We came to Fora after needing a change from a prior specialist. The folks at Fora made the transfer cycle so incredibly stress free, which is exactly what we needed in order to achieve successful results. We were never worried about the cycle being canceled if everything wasn't 100% perfect. They do a great job of being flexible and open to changing the protocol to work with how your body responds. We chose to do an ERA cycle (two failed FETs with prior specialist) and then we did one FET cycle with Dr. Crawford and graduated from her care at around 10 weeks. Everything at Fora is designed to make treatment cycles and procedures as peaceful and worry-free as possible. Both Dr. Crawford and Dr. Skillern were wonderful to work with--smart, very skilled in their field, thorough, genuinely empathetic, relatable, non-judgmental, and always easy to talk to. The nurses/cycle managers are both wonderful and help keep things moving along and the lines of communication open. I highly recommend the entire team at Fora Fertility. read more

Fora Fertility was the worst medical experience I have had. My files were mis-labeled including blood work with no name included, which I had to clear up myself with the outside lab. My name was mis-spelled in correspondence. I was told to take prescription medicine it turned out I did not need. They did not take accurate note of the tests I had, and I had to call repeatedly to straighten out situations where the problem was inaccurate medical notes from Fora. Finally when I asked for an accounting of costs, I was told the clinic would no longer work with me. Please take the last sentence seriously. When I asked for a bill for visits, the response was they would not give it to me. When I asked again and said it was my right under TX State law to receive a bill for visits and costs, they told me they would not help me any further and terminated our contract. No call, no explanation besides an email angrily stating they would not be held accountable to me, nor transparent in billing. Save yourself the hassle and heart-ache. No reputable business will become emotionally angry with you when you ask for a receipt. read more