UCSF Center For Reproductive Health

If you are looking for the absolute best, congratulations, you need look no further…
Undoubtedly if you are reading this, you are either in the process of fertility treatment, or are considering it. You may be doing research to try and find the best provider possible, and I would encourage and advise you to do that, as any prudent person should. Knowledge is power, and with information you can make great decisions. Really all we can do is make the most of the circumstances we are given, seek help and assistance from the best people we can find, and look optimistically to the future. The challenge is, if one has not yet gone through the assisted reproductive technology (ART) process one’s self, one may not have a context for how to judge which clinic to go to or where is best. We went through a disastrous experience at another clinic prior to coming to UCSF, which left us unsure of our ability to ever have children, and also proved to be a very expensive lesson. What seemed at the time to be so terrible, however, turned out to be the very reason we can fully appreciate the wonderfully amazing experience and results we had with UCSF. My goal is to share my experience in an effort to offer it as a guide to help you in your own decision making.
My doctor at UCSF has been Dr. Mitchell Rosen, he is truly a brilliant reproductive endocrinologist who clearly has a knack for tailoring a plan to custom fit you, the patient. There is no one-​size-​fits-​all formula for a prudent ART plan, and textbooks alone cannot provide this type of information. There is quite literally an art to ART, along with evidence based medicine of course. That is why it is imperative that one choose a doctor that is adaptable and cognizant of challenges that you may uniquely present. As it has been said, some people just have «it», and some don’t. Dr. Rosen has that proverbial «it» factor when it comes to reproductive endocrinology. Not only that, but if you are interested in seeking care from a professional that is on the cutting edge, or even driving the future of reproductive endocrinology, which is constantly changing, Dr. Rosen is that person. I’ve been truly impressed with the information he conveys in reference to what’s in the pipeline for the future of RE. When it comes to the latest and greatest in this specialty, no doubt Dr. Rosen is exceedingly knowledgeable.
Probably the greatest benefit of being Dr. Rosen’s patient has been the gift of peace of mind. Prior to seeing him, I felt like I had to bear the burden of worry. Now, as his patient, I finally know I’m truly in the best hands. When one is under the best care, a great weight is lifted off one’s shoulders. It has been such a freeing experience to be able to sit back and relax, and dare I say enjoy the process. In addition to being an excellent clinician, he is just generally a nice guy, very reassuring, confident and likeable. If you run into him casually in the hallway, he’ll say hello, and give you a hug. Facing fertility issues can undoubtedly present a hefty burden on one’s psyche, and having a strong ally in your corner, as I have felt with Dr. Rosen, can provide such a welcome sense of relief.
Speaking of allies in your corner, most certainly the person I spent the most time corresponding with and speaking to aside from Dr. Rosen himself is Audra Katz, one of the many great nurses that Dr. Rosen works with. She has been such a force for comfort and reassurance, and is most definitely one of the reasons that this whole experience has been as positive as it has. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She is not only a great nurse, but just generally a great person, and it has been my pleasure to spend a little bit of time with her, sharing things about myself, as well as learning things about her, which has added a really nice human aspect to the experience. She has really made me feel like I mattered, and for that I am truly grateful.
Really the whole team at UCSF has been great. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Cakmak on a few occasions, and he is very kind and empathetic. If you are looking for a doctor who is exceedingly gentle and warm, he would be an amazing choice. Additionally, I’ve seen Stephanie, a nurse practitioner that works as a part of the team, and she is amazing, she explains things well, listens to any questions you may have, and is just incredibly sweet. UCSF has a wonderful team of doctors, nurses, and staff that serve to give you the best chance at achieving your dreams.
Undoubtedly if you have read this, you are either in the process of fertility treatment, or are considering it. Knowledge is power, and with each bit of information you garner, you are one step closer to getting to your goal. At this phase, things are going exceedingly well for us with UCSF, our results have been amazing, and I could not be more pleased. Best wishes for your own success and happiness, and may all of your dreams come true.
–Michelle