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    HRC Fertility - Pasadena - Multi-cycle discounts are available at HRC Fertility.

    HRC Fertility - Pasadena

    4.3(490 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    After three failed IUIs, three failed IVF cycles, and two different clinics, we came to HRC feeling…read morepretty defeated. Meeting Dr. Quinn and her team was such a breath of fresh air. From the start, she really listened to us and made us feel seen and heard. She was honest, realistic, and always kept us informed about what the latest research actually shows. Once we all agreed on a game plan that felt right, we jumped in. Since we live out of state, we had to do a lot of outside monitoring, but communication was always consistent and organized. Every appointment and procedure felt manageable because everyone was so kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. The facility itself is beautiful and clean without feeling overly flashy. Long story short: after everything we went through, just one round of IVF with Dr. Quinn led to me being 10 weeks pregnant today! I even graduated to my OB-GYN this week!! I honestly can't put into words how grateful we are for her and her team. She accomplished in one try what two other clinics couldn't after multiple attempts. IVF is never an easy journey, and there are so many variables, emotions, and constant changes in research along the way. But no matter what the outcome could have been, HRC made the experience feel supportive, informed, and hopeful the entire time.

    Our experience at the HRC was a genuinely positive one, and we're grateful for the care we received…read morefrom our Dr. Quinn, Josephine, and everyone we interacted with, every step of the way. From the start, Dr. Quinn welcomed us and took the time to explain each step of the process clearly, answered any questions we had in a clear and thoughtful way, and didn't dismiss anything my husband or I brought up. She was highly knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. The staff there were all so warm and welcoming as well, from check-in to various interactions. Having gone through this experience, having her be so calm throughout really helped prevent us from feeling overwhelmed or anxious throughout the process, given our difficulty with pregnancy prior to our visiting them. We felt confident that we were going to be in good hands. Each visit, we felt like we were there for a good amount of time, without rushing us through. Josephine truly made a lasting impression on us. She was kind, patient, and incredibly attentive, always checking in to make sure we understood instructions, medications, and next steps. Her warmth and responsiveness helped ease so much anxiety, and we always felt comfortable reaching out to her with questions. She went above and beyond to make us feel cared for, not just as patients, but as people. The office itself is a clean, efficient space and staff there had a high level of professionalism and empathy. They have signs posted at the elevators mentioning that while they love children, to please not bring them into the space as they can be a source of discomfort for folks having trouble conceiving. It's a good reminder that while it may be well-intentioned, it's important to be mindful of others in such a space.

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    HRC Fertility - Pasadena
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    Sparrow's Nest - For over a decade, we've been your trusted source of expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum healing massages in Los Angeles.

    Sparrow's Nest

    4.9(187 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    Established in 2011

    I am partway through my reflexology journey with marna as I am working on fertility…read moreI can't explain how incredible her touch feels and how much she knows the body and exactly what parts need working on in the feet. It's all connected and it's incredible to get everything flowing hopefully preparing for a baby. She cares and takes the time and is so gifted I'm so grateful SPARROWS ‍ NEST is in LA

    Save your money and go to a prenatal chiropractor or physical therapist instead. I've found those…read moreto be genuinely far more effective for real pregnancy-related aches and pains. I paid over $300 for a prenatal massage here and left feeling frustrated and completely unsatisfied. I came in specifically for lower back pain relief, and despite asking the therapist at least four times to use more pressure, the massage stayed extremely light the entire time. I've had many massages, including prenatal ones, so I know my expectations are reasonable. What made it worse was how my requests were handled. At one point the therapist told me that "if you haven't had a massage in a while your nerves might be asleep," which felt dismissive and didn't really make sense. She then said she would "just press and hold in places" rather than actually massage. That's not what I paid for, especially at this price point. It was clear she was inexperienced, and while everyone starts somewhere, a specialized prenatal setting with premium pricing isn't the place for that learning curve. When I followed up afterward, I was quickly passed off to a business manager via text with very little acknowledgment of my concerns. Their own receptionist had already admitted the therapist was new and less experienced, so the lack of follow-through felt tone-deaf. The owner did eventually offer a full refund, but the way it was handled felt even more dismissive, basically making it clear I wasn't welcome back. Overall this experience was overpriced, underwhelming, and poorly handled from start to finish. I would not return.

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    Side positioning allows access to the back and hips while your body and baby are comfortably and safely supported

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    LA IVF Clinic - Dr. Bayrak

    LA IVF Clinic

    4.4(107 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    The decision to do IVF was not one we ever thought we would have to make but I am so glad that…read moreLAIVF was there for our journey. This journey was mentally and physically challenging but Dr. Bayrak and Marianna were so wonderful. My husband and I felt very well taken care of. They never rushed us and answered all of our questions. I cannot say good enough things about the care we received. Vanessa in the office always greeted us with a friendly smile and was also so kind. We did experience some billing issues but even then they always made sure to answer my many questions and we were able to resolve it. We highly recommend LAIVF!

    This review is very overdue, in all honesty I thought I posted one but it looks like it was just…read morenot submitted or something happened to it! I was a patient of Dr. Bayrak from 2023-2024. I had gone to his office based on the many positive reviews, and decided after 3 years of infertility to give IVF a chance. He was very patient with answering all of my questions, and gave me a clear outline of what to expect. We did the process from start to finish, including the hormones, egg retrieval and implantation. We were so lucky to have been successful at our first attempt, and our beautiful daughter was born! She is now a little over a year old. We still have one more egg that's still in storage which we plan to implant in the next year or so. Very grateful for Dr. Bayrak and his team, very professional, compassionate team!

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    Collaborative Care

    Collaborative Care

    5.0(35 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Jackie is the BEST! I started going to her when I was struggling to conceive, had very low…read moreegg-count, and wasn't sure I would ever be able to have a second baby. She takes a few minutes at the start of every session to listen to what's happening. It was like having a very compassionate, knowledgeable friend to bounce ideas, fears, etc. off of and get the most supportive, helpful responses in return. After going from weekly to bi-weekly sessions (at my doctor's suggestion), I got pregnant and with Jackie's help, *stayed pregnant! Her incredible work even helped to turn my breech baby! She is an incredible person and acupuncturist. I highly recommend Collaborative Care!

    I saw Jackie for over a year and it was one of the best things I've done for my physical and…read moreemotional wellbeing. I'm so grateful for her support and care during a challenging period of fertility struggles and managing an ovarian cyst all in the middle of a pandemic. She guided me with warmth, compassion and unwavering belief in the possibility of a natural conception. Jackie's positive and holistic approach (acupuncture, herbs, diet and lifestyle adjustments) not only improved my mental health but also played a significant role in my trying to conceive journey. I always looked forward to our weekly acupuncture session and when I found out she had to relocate to California, I ended up in tears. That's how much I appreciated her! She's the most wonderful person and an empathetic care provider. Today, as I hold my 4-month-old baby, I am reminded of the invaluable role she played in making this a reality. Thank you Jackie for all that you've done and especially for your care and expertise!

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    Bradford Kolb, MD - Dr. Kolb Care Team

    Bradford Kolb, MD

    4.8(51 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Dr. Kolb is an extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable doctor whom I would highly recommend…read moreto anyone struggling with fertility. After years of trying to get pregnant and going through multiple unsuccessful egg retrievals and previously working with another fertility clinic, I decided to switch to Dr. Kolb--and it was truly the best decision I could have made. From the very first consultation, he took the time to listen carefully, explain everything in detail, and tailor a plan that worked for me. His compassion and expertise made such a difficult journey so much easier to navigate. Thanks to Dr. Kolb and his wonderful team, we were finally able to get pregnant after lots of disappointment. I'm incredibly grateful for his support, skill, and the personalized care he provides. He made me feel confident that I was making the right choices and had the information needed. If you're looking for a fertility specialist who genuinely cares about his patients and has the experience to help make your dreams a reality, Dr. Kolb is the one to see.

    I couldn't be more grateful to Dr. Kolb and his team at HRC. They truly are the best in class in…read moreIVF in my opinion. They set an incredibly high standard for any medical practice, not just fertility. Dr. Kolb is so kind, caring and sweet, on top of being highly experienced, attentive, thoughtful, with a gentle bedside manners - he was always there for every appointment, Ultrasound, consultation, egg retrieval, and transfer. I was new to IVF, I was scared and anxious walking into it but Dr. Kolb managed to always reassure me and gave me ease of mind, I feel really safe physically, mentally, emotionally under his care. He knows exactly what kind of treatment I need for my age and condition (pcos), and I was successful on my very first IVF and transfer cycle. I am now 6 months pregnant with a strong and healthy baby girl. How I wish I could continue to stay under his excellent care until delivery! My husband and I are and will be forever grateful to Dr. Kolb and his team (Jane, Hasmik, and the embryologists) for this precious gift of a life time. We will returning for a 2nd baby for sure.

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    HRC Fertility Pasadena Exterior

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    Southern California Reproductive Center

    Southern California Reproductive Center

    4.9(8 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I can't say enough about the care, positivity, and expertise I experienced with SCRC. I had been in…read moreconsultation in preparation for options, and Dr. Akopians helped me immensely with referrals and diagnoses. I ended up conceiving naturally, but they continued to see me until I found an ObGyn. THANK YOU for everything! Everyone was so kind and helpful throughout my process.

    1 year of trying and 1 miscarriage later, I heard Dr. Ghadhir on a podcast and thought "I should…read moremake an appointment with the fertility clinic my OB referred me to". Coincidentally, it happened to be same clinic my friends were going to and where Dr. Ghadhir is a specialist. I chose Dr. Akopians because I live closer to Pasadena and couldn't be more satisfied. She is phenomenal - professional, patient, warm without the BS. I felt like I was in good hands. I felt heard during initial consultation and never rushed during my appointments in office. Pasadena location also had the best clinical team and I appreciated them more after having to go to the Beverly Hills location 2x. Pasadena location has almost no wait time, the clinical team answers all your questions quickly, and the staff always greeted me with the warmest smile. I went for 3 cycles and only got IUI once (during the 3rd cycle). Results and the journey will vary with each person, but if you are curious, I'm 31 weeks pregnant with healthy twin boys. I am very grateful to Dr. Akopians and the nurses (Mariam & Sophie).

    USC Fertility - Baby girl Ivy

    USC Fertility

    4.1(89 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Highly recommend Dr. Guner. From what I understand, the doctors are from USC but they use the…read morefacility and staff at HRC - Pasadena and the surgery center RSA which seems to be a different entity than HRC. Tldr; doctors are great, staff is a hot mess garbage fire. Would like to give HRC - Pasadena a 0 star. Recommend reading the recent reviews there, it's pretty hilarious and sad My partner and I both had our eggs extracted, and Dr. Guner was our doctor. She seems to truly care about her patients and she took the time to answer our questions. She sends follow up notes for your visits and you can most definitely reach her for anything urgent. We also saw Dr. Dooby (not sure if that's how it's spelled) and she was super personable and gentle. The doctors don't make you feel like a cash cow getting herded through the process for money. Can't really say the same for the HRC - Pasadena staff and nurse. They were pretty useless and lied to us on our first visit saying they were closed at 10 AM Sunday. They aren't closed. Their staff just wanted to leave early because there were no other patients scheduled past 9:30 AM on that Sunday. I fought with three receptionists/staff/call operators until I finally got my foot through the door. Best advice is to advocate for yourself and try to connect with someone that is not just a call center operator if it's something urgent or can't wait until the next business day. They also didn't show us how to do the injections so we YouTubed everything. Good luck and hang in there! You are putting your body and mental health and work schedules through a lot in this journey but I commend all the ladies out there for even starting your journey.

    We had a great experience with the USC doctors and residents - actually had the distinct pleasure…read moreof having many of them help us and interact with us including Dr. Ho, Dr. Guner, Dr. Paulson, and Dr. Quinn. The staff and nurses are professional and organized and they accept Progyny. Would recommend

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