Our practice consists of caring and experienced physicians, nurses, and staff. Our team is dedicated to providing you with personalized attention to help you reach your family-building goals.
Age and IVF eligibility
Data demonstrates poor success rates (<2%) with non-donor egg IVF when the patient is age 45 and above. As a result, our program does not offer nondonor egg IVF (i.e IVF with your own eggs) to those patients aged 45 and above. If you are 45 years old or above, we will discuss IVF only in the context of egg donation options.
New Patient Appointments
To schedule a new patient appointment, call our office at 314-286-2400 (option 3) to provide your reason for visit, insurance information, and to set up a MyChart account. For your convenience, your initial consultation will be held via Epic Video Client, which requires a MyChart account. For those who prefer an initial visit in person, please make the intake coordinator aware before scheduling.
Virtual Appointment Requirements
- Log into MyChart and eCheck at prior to your visit. This is a step required to complete the new patient paperwork. The new patient paperwork is available to you seven days before the date of the appointment. If your new patient questionnaire is not completed two days before your appointment, your appointment will be canceled. Our physicians review your medical history prior to meeting with you, so this step is very important. If you do not have a MyChart account, you can set one up here.
- There are several different paths to parenthood. Please select the supplemental form that describes you best. If you have a partner or spouse, they may also need testing as part of your treatment plan; we will not be able to schedule any testing or confirm your partner’s benefits until we receive their information. Please complete the applicable form below as soon as possible to prevent any delays in scheduling/ and or benefits verification.
- You can access our fillable forms by selecting Download in the top right corner. Once completed, please return to our staff using your MyChart account.
- Medical Records: Sending your records in advance will move the process along and enable you to bypass duplicating tests. If records are not received prior to your initial appointment, you may be required to hold an additional follow-up appointment with your provider. Specifically:
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG) Images. Many times, the referring physician will only have the report. We like to look at the actual images from the x-ray. Contact the imaging center or hospital radiology department where this study was performed and have the images placed on a CD. You may have them mail the CD to our center ATTN: to your scheduled MD.
- Semen analysis results (if applicable)
- IVF flowsheets and embryology data sheets from prior IVF cycles (if applicable).
- Patient Communication Authorization Form If applicable, this allows us to talk to specific individuals about your care and appointment times.
- Genetic Screening Form
- Medical Records Release (send completed form to your primary or referring doctor)
Preparing for your first appointment
For your convenience, your initial consults are via Epic Video Client, which requires a MyChart account. Please note patients are required to disclose their location, as our providers are licensed in both Missouri and Illinois. Being prepared will make your visit run smoothly. Make sure you have the following:
- Log in to MyChart and eCheck in before your visit. This is required to ensure we have the most up-to-date Telehealth Consent on file. *If you do not have a MyChart account you can set one up here.
Send our office the following
- Physician Referral (if required by your insurance provider)
- Insurance Card
- Medical Records: Sending your records in advance will move the process along and enable you to bypass duplicating tests. If records are not received prior to your initial appointment, you may be required to hold an additional follow-up appointment with your provider. Specifically:
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG) Images. Many times, the referring physician will only have the report. We like to look at the actual images from the X-ray. Contact the imaging center or hospital radiology department where this study was performed and have the images placed on a CD. You may have them mail the CD to our center, ATTN: to your scheduled MD, OR you can bring the CD with you.
- Semen analysis results (if applicable)
- IVF flowsheets and embryology data sheets from prior IVF cycles (if applicable).
At your first appointment
- On the day of your visit, log into MyChart, under Visits, approximately 15 minutes before your appointment time and select “Begin Video Visit.”
- Plan to spend at least 60-90 minutes talking to the provider. They will get to know you as a person, review your history, and fill in any gaps in testing. The provider will also discuss optimal treatment options for you and your partner (if applicable). Our goal is to create an individualized plan that you feel comfortable pursuing.
- You may be offered genetic testing and counseling during your visit. You can review information on genetic testing and genetic carrier screening before your appointment.
After your initial consult
Once your initial consult is completed via Epic Video Client, the provider will create an extensive care plan.
Some patients will have a physical exam and/or blood drawn to determine hormone levels. At this time, the provider may order follow-up tests, including a pelvic ultrasound, semen analysis, and hysterosalpingogram (to check tubal patency). Results are usually returned within 10 days.
Because of the complexity and cycle-based timing of fertility treatment, the journey is sometimes long. Remember to be patient and kind to yourself as we navigate this process.