Read IVF and IUI success stories from real AZARH patients below. We offer free consultations and comprehensive reproductive services for both men and women.
"My wife and I tried to get pregnant for almost two years without success.
My family physician mentioned about fertility clinic and my wife OBGYN
suggested Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health (AZARH). We researched
couple well known clinics around town and decided to schedule an appointment
with AZARH and the journey began. Right from the very beginning, Dr Patel
and his team demonstrated a very high level of professionalism. We went
through our first counseling session and he explained everything to us, and
I mean *everything.” He also listened to us carefully and provided honest
and expert feedbacks on our concerns. After the meeting, we decided to go
with AZARH. Dr Patel derived a personalized process starting with
diagnostics including a visit to urology specialist for me. We started with
less invasive procedures but eventually went through multiple IVF cycles.
His crews understood well the pain points as well as the effort required
from the patients. They were instrumental guiding us through each step.
Injection schedule and financial arrangement were complicated and they
helped us to be successful. They were sensitive to our private circumstances
and their encouragements were invaluable. After three IVF cycles my wife was
pregnant and we were very happy. During amniocentesis, we were asked to
conduct a more thorough genetic screening and it was found our baby had a
genetic concern. It turns out she inherited the disorder from her mother and
that immediately rang a bell since Dr Patel had already suggested we should
consider genetic screening to improve our chances. We believed that the
genetic disorder, albeit harmless to both mother and child, was the main
reason preventing my wife from getting pregnant. We were very grateful for
having our child. After a year or so my wife and I decided we wanted
another. We of course went to AZARH seeking their help again. Because we
were aware of the genetic disorder, Dr. Patel prescribed proactive genetic
screening on the embryos. While we had many seemingly normal embryos, only a
handful passed the Preimplantation Genetics Screening (PGS) test. Although
their grading weren’t the best, my wife is pregnant again now and we are
looking forward to our second child. Dr. Patel and his team in AZARH are of
course master of their field. However what impressed me the most is their
very high level of professionalism with personal touch. They take each
patient very seriously and they strive for success in each case. I
wholeheartedly recommend AZARH."
Anonymous
"Best IVF experience ever! Starting in November of 2013 my husband and I
went to Dr. Patel for our first IVF procedure and I have to say that the
whole process was an amazing experience. The front desk staff and nurses
especially Stephanie are very caring, gentle and professional. Dr. Patel is
very thorough in explaining every step in the process and answering any
questions or concerns. I am a 32 year old female with one functioning ovary
and was only able to retrieve 4 follicles compared to the usual 6-12 in a
women my age. As my husband and I waited patiently for the results after the
retrieval, we finally received a phone call that only one embryo was made
and that we would have to do a second day transfer compared to the typical
3, 5 or 6 day transfer. At this point in the process we had less than 1 out
of 10 chance of the procedure working and I’m happy to say that it took! We
are currently 8 weeks pregnant so we still have a long way to go until we
are in the clear but so far so good. I would highly recommend Dr. Patel and
his staff if you are having fertility issues and are considering IUI or
IVF."
Anonymous
"My wife and I have been trying to have a baby since 2005 without any luck.
She was able to get pregnant naturally in 2010, but had a miscarriage at 9
weeks. We continued trying with no luck, we then went to ARMS clinic and
tried unsuccessfully with artificial insemination and they tried to
encourage us to try IVF. We were hesitant to do that because of the cost
involved and financially the time wasn't right. Fast forward to 2013, my
wife was referred to Dr. Patel at Arizona Associates for Reproductive
Health. From the time of our very first visit, he was very professional and
answered every question we had, good and bad. He was always straight forward
with us and made us feel like a priority on every visit, which wasn't very
easy seeing as his office had no shortage of patients. He is very
knowledgeable in the fertility field of medicine. Doreen and all the staff
members treated us with the utmost respect and they were helpful as well
with the whole process. We were sad to move on to the OB Dr. after the IVF
was a success. He told us of the high risk involved with my wife being 38
years of age, and he told us it was a miracle pregnancy as he was only able
to retrieve 4 eggs and only got two embryo's. She is now 4 months pregnant.
We're very satisfied in every way with the professional office that is run
at AAFRH. Thank you Dr. Patel & staff. "
David & Rosadelma
"I would recommend Dr. Patel to all of my friends and family! After a failed
IVF treatment in another state we moved to Arizona to be near family and I
was referred to Dr. Patel by several people. He and his staff were amazing
and I never felt like just a patient number to them, they knew our names and
recognized us when we walked in. Not only is Dr. Patel (and his entire
staff) funny and kind but they are also very honest and will listen to your
concerns and wishes and take those into account. I truly felt like they had
my best interests at heart the entire time and I trust them completely. I
was able to reach his staff any time of day to answer my questions, which
were lots, and that was really important to me. It is a scary time and
knowing I could talk to someone when needed, was very comforting. I am now
pregnant in my 2nd trimester and I know it would not be possible without Dr.
Patel and his staff. We are forever grateful."
Anonymous
"My husband and I were told that after an ectopic pregnancy we would have to
go towards IVF to start a family. We were devastated, knowing that IVF can
be costly and we didn’t know how to move forward. A very good friend of ours
was successful with her IVF and is now pregnant with twins. So, when she
told me about the AZARH family and how great they were I knew that this was
it. When I met with Dr. Patel I was impressed right away. He was honest and
very straight forward with us and that made us feel comfortable knowing that
we weren’t just being told what we wanted to hear. My journey with IVF was a
long a though one that started in January and ended successfully in
September. Dr. Patel is so thorough in making sure that I was the healthiest
I could be before we started IVF. My cycle was pushed back a few times due
to a polyp and a cyst. Finally catching the break we needed, I was OK to
start the process. Dr. Patel and his staff made me feel like a part of the
family and being there for 9 months was stressful, yes, but I felt
comfortable that I was in good hands. Their office became a second home to
me. We finally got the call in September from Corey that we were pregnant.
When I picked up the phone she answered, "hi momma!” I wish I could have
recorded that call. She was just as excited as I was. I have now since
"graduated” to an OB and it was so hard to leave Dr. Patel’s office. I still
want to go back and keep him as my doctor. But we must move forward and Dr.
Patel and his staff made that possible. My husband and I are expecting our
first child after 7 years of infertility and from our first successful cycle
of IVF. we expect to see our baby on May 20th. we couldn't be more thankful
that we found Dr. Patel and his staff. We are truly blessed to have shared
this experience with such a fantastic group of people. We look forward to
seeing them in the near future for round 2!"
Terra and Wesley
"It is without reservation that my husband and I recommend Arizona
Associates for Reproductive Health if you are considering any type of
treatment for infertility. Dr. Patel and his team are great at explaining
the process and answering any questions. Dr. Patel also knows when to offer
advice and when to listen and allow the patient some time to think. He was
very honest with our odds of becoming pregnant and his concerns for success.
It was nice that we were aware of what we were up against going into
treatment. He is also involved in every step; so, we felt confident in the
fact that we could trust his opinion on how things were looking as our
treatment progressed. His staff is also excellent at explaining information
and returning calls. They are very genuine people that make you feel
comfortable with every part of the process. Dr. Patel and his staff allowed
for us to have the greatest joy available. We first saw Dr. Patel in the
early part of 2011 and just before Christmas that year we got the phone call
from Doreen telling us that we were pregnant! She was just as excited as we
were. We couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas present. IVF is a very
emotional road but I am willing to go down that road again to try for number
two because we had such an excellent experience with Dr. Patel and his team.
I would not consider going anywhere else."
Kim and Jed
"I was referred to Dr. Patel years ago by a friend who had a healthy
daughter via IVF (she later had a son via a frozen embryo transfer). I am
very grateful to my friend for the recommendation. Dr. Patel was
straightforward, honest, and complete in discussing my options. His office
is well run and the lab is wonderful - they were able to answer my
questions, assist in transferring specimens, etc. I was able to quickly get
pregnant with my amazing son, and was very happy to go back to him when I
wanted a second child. I'm now pregnant again and am so grateful to him and
his office staff. I frequently refer people to Dr. Patel - I think he has an
excellent office and lab, and the results certainly speak for themselves."
Anonymous
"Finding Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health, most particularly Dr.
Patel, was the best thing that could ever happen to my husband and I. After
almost 2,5 long years of struggling with Infertility (low sperm count and
endometriosis), we finally became pregnant with twins! We met with Dr. Patel
for our first consultation in July 2012, and the thing we appreciated the
most, was how honest and forward Dr. Patel was with us by giving us both
success and failure scenarios as well as explaining the entire process to
us. With that in mind, it was easier to start this process on realistic
grounds. Previous doctors had promised us successful pregnancies so when it
all failed; the disappointment was heartbreaking, even knowing that
realistically there are always chances of failure. So we really did
appreciate Dr. Patel’s honesty. Also, one of the great things was the fact
that Dr. Patel performed all ultrasounds himself throughout the entire
process. It was nice not to have to deal with different ultrasound
technicians at each visit like most clinics do. I can honestly say that the
care I received there felt extremely special and made me feel very
comfortable. The clinical staff were kind and simply AMAZING (Stephanie,
Cori, and Doreen). They always made sure I was doing well physically and
emotionally and were very supportive throughout the entire process. Ann,
from the desk, was also amazing and very knowledgeable. Anytime I had
concerns or questions, my calls were always returned in a timely manner
(usually that same day), and on top of that, I was also able to reach Dr.
Patel’s after hours for any concerns that may have arisen.. I don’t know
many doctors who would go the extra mile and return a phone call on a Sunday
evening. Karin, the office manager was also very nice and helpful. I would
STRONGLY recommend Arizona Associates and Dr. Patel to anyone looking for
great care and success. Of course each situation is different and in our
case we were successful in becoming pregnant, but even if we had not, we
would have had peace of mind knowing that we have received the best
treatment and care from true and knowledgeable medical professionals. My
husband and I will forever be grateful to the entire staff, especially Dr.
Patel. If we had to do it all over again, we would do it all over again with
Arizona Associates."
Anonymous
"Dr. Patel has a special approach that would have me recommend him to anyone
looking for an amazing fertility doctor. He greeted me in the waiting room
on the first visit and he continued to make me feel like a priority on every
visit and with every phone call. He is a patient, funny, knowledgeable man
with a tremendous amount of respect for both eastern and western medicine.
Although his life is mired in the details of statistics he didn’t make me
feel like a statistic and he didn’t make me feel like a statistic and he
also always spoke to me in very human terms. His staff is clearly a united
team and they make the environment reassuring, comfortable, and inviting.
The value for the experience is well worth it and this team made us feel
like we were a part of their family."
Anonymous
"Thank you to Dr. Patel and his team for their patience, education, support,
and friendship. This is one of the most emotional times of one's life and it
challenges a couple's relationship. Through it all, you have people that you
can lean on and who will hold your hand. We had many obstacles to overcome
and a long journey, but we always had the outlook "what is meant to be will
be." We are now pregnant because of a blessing and the expertise of the
Arizona Association for Reproductive Health team. We don't know what the
future will bring, but we do know that we have an extended family who can't
wait to meet our newest addition later this year."
Anonymous
"My husband and I have been trying to have a child for 22 months. After one
miscarriage followed by 18 months of trying to no success, along with
multiple tests and surgeries we found out that I have a damaged fallopian
tube. My OB/GYN suggested seeing a fertility specialist. After searching the
internet I came across Dr. Patel with Arizona Associates for Reproductive
Health. I read the testimonials and researched him on google and I just had
this feeling that he was the doctor for us. I couldn’t have been more right
on. My experience with this office was the best I could have had. Dr. Patel
is very practical when it comes to your individual circumstances. He doesn’t
just jump to what costs the most. He listens to your history and then tells
you what he thinks is the best course of action and then he explains why
that is. His nursing staff is supportive and always so nice. They explain
everything to you and are patient with all of your questions. Even Karin at
the front desk is like a one woman office management team. This entire
office is prompt, efficient and caring to top it off. Two months into my
treatment plan and I am pregnant. I couldn’t be more grateful to Dr. Patel
for helping my husband and I achieve this amazing miracle. He made what was
a truly heart breaking experience into something so wonderful."
Natalie
"Sincere "THANK YOU" for Dr Patel for helping us grown our family. We just
want for everyone searching for the right doctor to know, that Dr Patel is a
very knowledgeable doctor with huge experience, which resulted in a pretty
great gift for us...we are now 9 weeks pregnant. Our journey of trying to
conceive was very long (8years) and we've even reached the point of giving
up our hopes...So meeting with Dr Patel changed our lives forever, which we
are very glad for. Dr. Patel is a very patient person with a huge smile, and
he really is there for you. Also big "thank you" for the staff at Arizona
Associates for Reproductive Health. They all are very pleasant and somehow
made our experience with this process not so stressful."
Michael & Marzena
"My husband and I struggled with infertility for nearly two years before
visiting Dr. Patel. Honestly, I had a lot of reservations about pursuing
infertility treatment. One fear I had was that once we started testing and
treatment for infertility that it would consume our lives and that we would
be starting a process that was very emotionally and financially draining. My
other fear was that I would reach a point where I was uncomfortable with the
moral/ethical implications of fertility options being presented to us. Even
after just the initial consultation with Dr. Patel, my confidence grew. I am
pleased to say that I never felt pressured or overwhelmed by the process. I
felt that I was always presented with a choice and the tools to make my
decision. Our experience at AZARH did not burden us financially, emotionally
or spiritually. My husband and I are now 19 weeks pregnant. What a
blessing!"
Anonymous
"Today I am 16 weeks pregnant with twins! My husband and I could not be happier about this amazing outcome to our IVF procedure at Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health. I will soon become a mother for the first time at 41. My husband and I were married when I was 39. We weren’t sure that children could be part of our lives. Today, we are anxiously anticipating two– far more blessing than we could ever have imagined. This was not our first IVF cycle, but it was our first cycle at Arizona Associates. A previous cycle was not successful, but more than that our care at the other practice felt disorganized and impersonal. We chose Dr. Patel because his statistics were solid, the practice was near our home, and we felt an immediate rapport with him and others in the office during our initial visits. We could tell immediately that things would be different here, and they were. In fact, five weeks into my pregnancy I remember being a little nervous to "graduate” back to my ob/gyn for obstetrical care. I felt so safe and well-cared for by Dr. Patel, Doreen and the staff at Arizona Associates. Their care was consistent, well planned and focused; we always knew the next step and were clear on the goal of any treatment. They answered all of our questions, whenever we had them. I often received calls directly from Dr. Patel, to assure that I was doing well and that my husband and I didn’t have any questions following a visit. Doreen was with me throughout my treatment. She kept track of every detail of my care, was there for nearly every appointment and procedure, and answered my many emails promptly and patiently. Costs of treatment were clearly communicated and well-estimated. I felt like every person we encountered at this practice – even business and reception staff-- had a personal interest in us achieving this pregnancy. I have spent my entire career working in the healthcare industry. I think as a result, I have the highest possible expectations in the rare case when I have been the patient. I am thrilled to write this letter in support of others who are seeking infertility treatment. We were impressed with every aspect of our care in this practice, and would be very pleased to recommend it to others. Sending our best for your journey, and wishing you much success…"
"Dr. Patel made the IVF process easier due to his knowledge and expertise in
fertility, his encouraging words and sense of humor, and most importantly he
was there to answer any questions that we had along the way. His staff was
excellent as well! They were very considerate, compassionate, and
understanding to any concerns that we had. My husband and I are now 8 weeks
pregnant!! Thank you Dr. Patel and also to your amazing staff!
Michael & Tammy
"Our names are Jose and Gaby, we are 34 years old and we were very dedicated
to our careers and studies to make a better living so we decided to postpone
having children until about year and half ago, when we got jobs and we were
somehow more established. To our surprise, we tried for about 9 months
without results; my doctor suggested that since I was going to be 35 soon I
should consult a fertility specialist. My husband asked some friends which
highly recommended Dr. Patel, so we got an appointment and the adventure
started. I heard of people with fertility issues and when you are there too
it is honestly something hard to understand and just the idea of never been
able to conceive was unbearable. But to date I feel blessed that God put us
in Dr. Patel hands who really make all of this a good experience. Since our
first visit, we both felt very comfortable and we felt the empathy that Dr.
Patel put in our case, he is not only a very amenable and nice person, he is
also very knowledgeable and confident in what he does. We went through all
the diagnostic testing where we had the chance to interact with all the
staff and the whole experience was to our surprise; very amenable as they
were always very nice and helpful but particularly we knew they were
committed to our case, they knew your name and everything was always
organized. After all the testing, our only option was in vitro fertilization
so we went for it. The process is a little hard because you really do not
know what is the outcome, but Dr. Patel explained everything to us like if
he were our school teacher; he answered all our concerns and he took us
through the process with absolute respect and honesty, we never felt that he
said anything to us just to make us feel better, in contrast he always spoke
with the truth and help us to decide what was the best for us. We did not
have the best scenario, as I did not produce as many follicles as it was
expected, I guess I did not respond very well to the meds, plus I had a kind
of a "lazy ovary”. I was sure my cycle was going to be cancelled but Dr.
Patel did not give up and he tried until the end and for that I am immensely
thankful. We got two embryos, which were transferred two days after the egg
retrieval. During the entire process we were answered to every question we
had, we received excellent training and instruction, and during the actual
egg retrieval and embryo transfer the nurses were incredible nice and
committed to make you feel relaxed and cared. Two weeks after embryo
transfer we got a positive pregnancy test, some weeks later we saw a heart
beat, which is the most wonderful thing I have ever seen, and today we are
12 weeks pregnant and full of hope and amazed that life is growing inside
me. I do not think there is anything that we can do to thank enough for what
Dr. Patel did for us. Thank you Dr. Patel and staff."
"I wanted to share how positive my experience with AZARH has been. My
husband and I had been actively trying to conceive for 14 months. My OBGYN
had diagnosed me with PCOS in June of 2012 and started me on Metformin and
Clomid. After 3 months of clomid at different doses, I still didn't have any
mature follicals. I made the decision to switch to Dr. Patel at AZARH to get
a more custom treatment plan together with more frequent monitoring. From my
first visit, my husband and I felt we were in good hands. The next day, they
got me in for an HSG test on my tubes and jumped right into my 4th round of
clomid which I had already started taking. At the day 12 ultrasound, my
follicals were still 2 or 3 times too small but this time instead of giving
up on the cycle, Dr. Patel prescribed me an extra 5 days of clomid with a
repeat ultrasound. At the next scan I had one 21mm follical and we were
ready to trigger and schedule our IUI procedure. The first month under Dr.
Patel's care and we got pregnant!!! The follow up after was very reassuring
too. They prescribed progesterone to take a few days after the IUI and had
me come in for blood work twice to make sure my HCG levels were doubling. I
was able to have 2 ultrasound scans to see the pregnancy was viable and that
there was a heartbeat and fetal pole. The staff was always encouraging and
friendly. There was hardly any wait time and each appointment was prompt and
educational. I am extremely impressed with the care, professionalism, and
expertise that AZARH has. I will definitely go to them again in the future!"
Brittany
"We want to thank everyone at Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health for
the wonderful experience. Stacy and I had several biological setbacks and
complications that made the reproduction process very difficult for us.
However, Doctor Patel and the staff at Arizona Associates for Reproductive
Health turned this very difficult experience into something very manageable
and actually pleasant. Doctor Patel was available to us twenty-four hours a
day – even met with us on Easter. He was great at explaining the process and
why he makes certain recommendations. He was extremely trustworthy. Most
importantly – we are now expecting our first child and this would not have
been possible without AZARH."
Josh and Stacy
"While infertility is a very stressful and heartbreaking journey, we ended
up having a great experience thanks to Dr. Patel and his staff. We honestly
couldn’t have asked for better, more thorough fertility care. Everyone at
Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health was extremely helpful and
genuinely seemed to share our desire to get us pregnant. We feel fortunate
to have been referred to AZARH and would recommend them to anyone dealing
with this difficult issue."
Jennifer
"Family is important to both of us, and when we realized that starting ours
was going to be difficult we were devastated. We evaluated all of our
options and decided undergo fertility treatments with Arizona Associates for
Reproductive Health. From our first consultation, Dr. Patel and Dr. Larsen
were honest, direct, realistic and understanding. Their professionalism went
beyond being exceedingly skilled and knowledgeable in the field of
reproductive medicine – they deeply understood the emotional and mental
component of treatment and their staff helped us through every element of
the process. We felt as though we truly had a team working with us at all
times and we could not have been more grateful. We’re expecting our first
child in a few months – family is important to us, and so is the family at
Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health."
Sara and Chris
"We met Dr. Patel in early 2010 and knew that we had come to the right place
when we met him! He took time to go over our medical history and previous
IVF attempts, and paid careful attention to our concerns and questions.
After a successful FET cycle in April of 2010 at AZARH, we gave birth to our
third daughter in January of 2011. We are thrilled with our experiences with
Dr. Patel, and all of the nurses, medical, and office staff, and would
highly recommend AZARH to anyone looking to start their family or expand
their family."
Jennifer
"My husband and I had our first son on July 4, 2005 after getting pregnant
very easily and had an easy pregnancy. We were actually surprised by this as
my husband had undergone chemotherapy eight years earlier for testicular
cancer. When our son was almost 2 1/2 were found out we were pregnant with
our second, again it was surprisingly easy! However, at 13 weeks we had
complications and lost our baby. And then the process of getting pregnant
got more difficult, especially since I was almost 37 years of age. After
numerous months of trying, our OB/GYN recommended we meet Dr. Ketan Patel
and start the fertility treatment process. Ironically after our first
consultation/interview with Dr. Patel, we found out we were pregnant. We
thought, wow, he is great! All we had to do is talk to him and we got
pregnant! Unfortunately we lost our baby very early on at 7 weeks but were
determined to keep trying and we knew Dr. Patel was the one to help us. As
we got into the fertility treatment process we even further believed that
Dr. Patel was the best at what he does! We appreciated his pragmatic
approach and yet we definitely felt his caring side and knew that he was
going to do his best to help us have a sibling for our son. He laid out the
"game plan" for getting pregnant and in May 2010 we found out we were
expecting a child! Feeling like a giant pin cushion during the month of
April was totally worth it! The IVF treatment worked, and we know it worked
because of the expertise of Dr. Ketan Patel. On December 6, 2010 we
delivered our second son. He came into our lives a bit earlier than
expected, but he is strong and healthy and ready to keep up with his older
brother!"
Edith (Jim, Henry and Nile)
"Choosing AZARH to help us achieve our dream of becoming parents was the best decision we could have made. There are no words that can adequately describe the gratitude and appreciation we have for the amazing work done by Dr. Patel and the staff of AZARH. Our journey to parenthood did not take the path we hoped it would and it took much longer than we expected BUT thanks to the talents of Dr. Patel and AZARH we finally had success and recently delivered a healthy baby boy."
"When we think about our experience at AZARH there are a couple of things
that stand out. First, Dr. Patel always took the time to listen to our
questions/concerns and presented us with as much information as possible so
we could make informed decisions. Second, we were treated with kindness and
respect every time we called or came into the office. Finally, we felt like
everyone at AZARH genuinely wanted to see us succeed which helped us keep
going. In our opinion, Dr. Patel helped us achieve the impossible and we
would absolutely recommend him to anyone dealing with infertility. Thank you
Dr. Patel and AZARH for helping us become a family!"
Amy & Steve
"Just wanted to follow up and thank you. Lee and I are in our 15th week of
pregnancy and the second twin did end up fighting. We just found out this
week that they are two boys and we just wanted to say again thank you for
your help. We couldn't have done it with out you."
Molly & Lee
Dr. Patel was the nicest most caring doctor I have ever seen. He made my
husband and I feel so comfortable and we are now pregnant!!! Dr. Patel and
his staff were amazing every step of the way! I would tell anyone to see him
if they were having difficulty starting a family!!"
Anonymous
I think Dr. Patel is amazing. He spends time talking about your choices and
is very honest! He is the greatest infertility doctor out there. His office
staff is great too. I have seen a couple of different doctors and he is by
far the best!"
Anonymous
"My husband and I recently went to see Dr Patel for infertility. He was very
thorough in getting our histories and easy to talk to. All of the necessary
procedures done by him were quick and painless. After getting my diagnosis,
he was very caring, optimistic, and gave us all of our options. We look
forward to getting our family started with his help."
Anonymous
"My husband and I would like to thank you for taking such good care of us.
When we realized we needed to see a fertility specialist, we began
researching doctors in the area. We scheduled consultations at two offices.
After visiting both offices, we liked yours the best. Dr. Patel came across
as a very genuine and smart person. He organized his thoughts in a very
logical way. He seemed available to his patients, rather than being tucked
away behind a big desk. Dr. Patel exceeded our expectations over the next
two years. He encouraged discussions, gave us his expertise, and made
himself available whenever we needed him. He is a very hard worker and
showed genuine interest in us and our success. Cori, Doreen, and Anne were
fantastic. They all were very pleasant, went out of their way to be helpful
and treated us like good friends. All our dreams came true! In March, our
little boy was born. It is still amazing to me, that at this time last year
he was in a test tube on Princess Drive. On the day of the transfer, my
husband said to me, "we need to go get our baby and bring it home!” Indeed,
our little baby boy was there, and we officially welcomed him to our house
in March. Sometimes I still can't believe he is here! Wishing you our
sincerest thanks,"
Name withheld for privacy
"My husband & I are a bit older, and after 6 months of trying we and our
OB/GYN decided it was a good idea to see a specialist. Dr. Ketan Patel was
our choice, and we are so glad we went with him. He and his whole staff were
very professional and they always kept our schedules in mind. They were
mindful of our time, which I so appreciated being that we had to take longer
lunches from work, etc. He gave us our options and was very realistic with
our chances. He described what was happening at every stage. We decided to
go with IUI, keep in mind we were on fertility medication for 6 months,
already. It worked on the first try! We are now 9 1/2 weeks pregnant, and so
excited. We are truly blessed that he was put in our path, and very grateful
for his work. Thank you Dr. Patel and staff!"
Roxanne & Gary
"Our little miracle has finally arrived and we could not be happier. She has
brought us more joy than we could have ever imagined... She is perfect! We
just wanted to take the time to thank you and for all that you did to help
our dream of being parents come true. We could have never had our little
miracle without all of you. You all made this journey of infertility so much
easier than we ever thought it could be. Every time we came into the office,
we felt like all of the staff were more like family than doctors and nurses.
We could never thank you enough for all that you did for us and we look
forward to seeing you when it comes time to making our next little miracle."
Chelsie & Eddie
"I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us
start our family. I am 39 weeks pregnant and expecting a little girl within
the next week. I truly believe my miracle baby would not be possible had it
not been for you, Dr. Patel and your team. After trying to get pregnant for
awhile, then finding out that I had cervical cancer, my hopes and dreams of
starting a family were diminishing. While I was recovering from my cervical
cancer surgery, you gave us hope that there could be a possibility of
starting a family. I truly believe that you being so proactive with our
fertility treatment is the reason why we are expecting our first child any
day. Our decision to seek fertility treatment with you was the best decision
we have made. There is no greater gift than a child and we thank you with
all of our hearts!"
Thank you for our miracle! Jennifer and James
"We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Patel and his staff and would
recommend him to anyone struggling with infertility. After trying to have a
baby on our own for 3 years without success, we found ourselves with Dr.
Patel and he was wonderful! He is very straight forward and will tell you
earnestly what you may be up against but we really appreciated his honesty.
He is very compassionate and caring and I truly appreciated that he was
there and present every step of the way. Every single ultrasound was done by
him, not a nurse, as in most other offices. I loved the personalized, cozy
feel to the practice. I never felt like just another patient in the days
rotation. Our odds of conceiving with my own eggs were pretty slim and I was
truly devastated but I am absolutely thrilled to say that I am now 25 weeks
pregnant with a baby girl and we couldn't be more excited! Thanks to Dr.
Patel, my dream has come true and I will become a Mom in March! Thank you
again Dr. Patel and his staff for everything!!"
Mariann
"We had been trying to conceive for over a year when we decided we needed
help. We found Dr. Patel online. From the first phone call we made to our
graduation, Dr. Patels entire team treated us with compassion and
professionalism. Ann at the front desk always remembered us by name and
greeted us with a smile. Doreen, Cory, Stephanie, and the entire team got to
know us personally and were both encouraging and supportive throughout the
entire process. Dr. Patel was extremely professional, informative, and
caring and became what we consider a friend. He was always honest and kept
us informed as to why all decisions about our treatment were made. We really
hope that anyone struggling with infertility will consider going to Arizona
Associates for Reproductive Health. Our twins are due March 19, 2012 and we
look forward to introducing them to Dr. Patel and all the fantastic people
at Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health."
Anonymous
"Thank you so much for our two little miracles. Words cannot describe how
grateful we are for all you did for our family. The girls are doing great!"
Melissa & Lance
"After six months of trying to conceive, we met with a fertility specialist.
We were immediately told that we had a less than 1% chance of conceiving
unless we used a donor. We quickly realized that we needed a different
doctor. We met Dr. Patel and from day one, we knew he was the right doctor.
He took the time to listen. When medication did not seem to help us get to
next step, Dr. Patel did not give up. He encouraged us to stay the course
and see what happens. Today, we are blessed with a baby girl. I realize that
not everyone is as fortunate as we were, however having the right doctor for
fertility challenges makes all the difference. I believe it is Dr Patel’s
approach that brought us the most precious gift of all, family. We are very
thankful to Dr. Patel and his staff."
Anonymous
"After numerous failed IVF attempts in multiple locations in the valley, we
finally achieved our dream with tremendous appreciation to Dr. Patel and
entire staff at AZARH. Suffice it to say that Dr. Patel was neither about
positive statistics for his practice nor financial gain. He was more about
being meticulous with our medical history, paying attention to detail,
providing alternative approaches while also being sincere, realistic and
direct. He accomplished this by simultaneously also being compassionate,
accommodating and professional coupled with a genuine interest in active
listening during discussions. Outstanding personal attention was shown every
step of the way by everyone. Our baby boy was born in January 2012, and it
has been truly a blessing! Words cannot describe our deepest gratitude
towards Dr. Patel and entire staff at AZARH for exceeding our expectations!"
Mary & Frank
"We had the best experience with Dr. Patel and his entire team. Dr. Patel is
a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person. The level of service and support
that the whole office gives is amazing. Every single time we were there and
every single person we interacted with was kind, knowledgeable, and
professional. Dr. Patel and his team make a very stressful situation much
better. Special thanks to the nurses and office staff for answering all of
my million questions and never making me feel bad about calling in and
asking! I would definitely recommend Dr. Patel to anyone who is struggling
with infertility. Our daughter is almost 1 year old now and we are having
the time of our lives!"
Carla & Gabe
"My husband and I we are thrilled to learn we are pregnant for the second
time. We had Diego two years ago & now Dr Patel did it again!!. Our
words will never be enough to express our gratefulness to Dr. Patel and all
his staff who always gave us excellent service during our both experiences."
Paulina
"Struggling to conceive for over 3 years-seeing various doctors and
experiencing a miscarriage; we were at the end of our rope and feeling
hopeless. AZARH diagnosed my hydrosalpinx and successfully removed it before
we started IVF. After my first round of IVF I am 8 weeks pregnant and
enjoying every moment of morning sickness thanks to Dr. Patel and his
fabulous staff! Dr. Patel is very honest and gives all the facts to you but
the final decision lies with you when it comes to treatment. He is caring
and sensitive to your struggle while maintaining professionalism and his
ethics are above reproach. Dr. Patel or someone on his staff is always
accessible during treatment for any questions or concerns you might have and
they return phone calls promptly. The staff is friendly and makes you feel
as comfortable as possible in this sometimes awkward process. In particular;
I want to thank Doreen for going out of her way to help me settle a billing
issue with an outside vendor related to my surgery-she did not have to help
me and was wonderful to do so. My husband and I are extremely happy with
AZARH and highly recommend them!"
Nikki
"Dr. Patel and his entire staff are absolutely top notch. From our first
visit, he made us feel incredible comfortable and made sure we understood
every process. His bed side manner is genuine, sincere and just above
anything we had expected. Thank you Dr. Patel, for giving us the wonderful
hope of having our own little bundle of joy."
Name withheld for privacy
"My husband and I welcomed our first child in 2007 however I was diagnosed
less than two years later with premature ovarian failure. Our journey to
have a second child began in September 2009 and ended with a failed IVF
cycle at another local clinic. After being told by the other clinic that our
odds were set at "just below 1%” of ever having another biological child, a
friend recommended that I seek a second opinion from Dr. Patel at AZARH. It
was the best decision we have ever made! Dr. Patel and his staff answered
all of our questions and took as much time as we needed to digest the
information in order to make the best decision for our family. The doctors
and staff held our hands throughout the entire emotional process and were
available at all times and hours. Due to the exceptional care we received at
AZARH over the last few years, my husband and I were blessed with twins in
late 2010 and our fourth child is due in 2012. We owe our sincerest
gratitude to Dr. Patel and the entire team at AZARH. Thank you for making
what we thought would be an impossible dream come true!"
Anonymous
"Today I am 16 weeks pregnant with twins! My husband and I could not be
happier about this amazing outcome to our IVF procedure at Arizona
Associates for Reproductive Health. I will soon become a mother for the
first time at 41. My husband and I were married when I was 39. We weren’t
sure that children could be part of our lives. Today, we are anxiously
anticipating two– far more blessing than we could ever have imagined. This
was not our first IVF cycle, but it was our first cycle at Arizona
Associates. A previous cycle was not successful, but more than that our care
at the other practice felt disorganized and impersonal. We chose Dr. Patel
because his statistics were solid, the practice was near our home, and we
felt an immediate rapport with him and others in the office during our
initial visits. We could tell immediately that things would be different
here, and they were. In fact, five weeks into my pregnancy I remember being
a little nervous to "graduate” back to my ob/gyn for obstetrical care. I
felt so safe and well-cared for by Dr. Patel, Doreen and the staff at
Arizona Associates. Their care was consistent, well planned and focused; we
always knew the next step and were clear on the goal of any treatment. They
answered all of our questions, whenever we had them. I often received calls
directly from Dr. Patel, to assure that I was doing well and that my husband
and I didn’t have any questions following a visit. Doreen was with me
throughout my treatment. She kept track of every detail of my care, was
there for nearly every appointment and procedure, and answered my many
emails promptly and patiently. Costs of treatment were clearly communicated
and well-estimated. I felt like every person we encountered at this practice
– even business and reception staff-- had a personal interest in us
achieving this pregnancy. I have spent my entire career working in the
healthcare industry. I think as a result, I have the highest possible
expectations in the rare case when I have been the patient. I am thrilled to
write this letter in support of others who are seeking infertility
treatment. We were impressed with every aspect of our care in this practice,
and would be very pleased to recommend it to others. Sending our best for
your journey, and wishing you much succes."
Anonmyous
"I would like to thank Dr. Patel and his staff for a great experience
through the IVF process. After 5 heartbreaks and numerous surgeries, my
husband and I didn't think we would ever be able to have more children. Dr.
Patel was honest with our options, while giving us hope that our dreams of
another child could come true. I am pleased to say that I am now 9 weeks
pregnant and need to thank Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health for
this success. The staff was always eager to answer my questions, keep
appointments on time, and listen as my emotions went up and down. Dr. Patel
always has a positive outlook and made me feel like my "exceptions" were
just bumps in the road that we could overcome. When we saw a heartbeat,
little legs, and little arms on the ultrasound screen, I knew it was all
worth it. Dr. Patel realized our struggle with his excitement as he called
in his nurse to see the picture while giving me a hug. He truly cares for
his patients. Thank you Arizona Associates for Reproductive Health for
making our dreams a reality!"
Anonymous
"My husband and I had struggled for about 3 years with "unexplained
infertility". After several unsuccessful attempts at IUI we moved on to IVF.
We were lucky and got pregnant after our first transfer with identical
twins. Our twins developed TTTS at 16 weeks and we lost them. After
recovering emotionally and physically, we decided to try IVF again. We were
again successful after our first transfer and 37 1/2 weeks later I gave
birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl. We can not thank Dr. Patel and his
staff enough for their kindness, dedication and willingness to go the extra
mile to help us start our family. Dr. Patel was always caring, patient and
straightforward with us. We never had to question what was going to happen
next. Cori and Doreen are amazing and were always very helpful, especially
with all the questions we had. We would like to highly recommend Dr. Patel
and the staff AZARH to any couple who struggles with infertitly. Thank you
AZARH!!"
Anonymous
"Very caring and patient. Takes the time to answer all questions and makes
the process individualized. Made a dream of four difficult years come true!"
Name withheld for privacy
"Dr. Patel and his staff are amoung the very best I have ever experienced.
He is extremely patient and knowledgable. Highly recommend AZARH. "
Anonymous
"Dr. Patel & his entire staff are knowledgable, honest, and sincere.
They do all that they can to reduce the stress that comes along with
infertility. I knew through our entire journey that either way it ended I
would never question Dr. Patel or his ability. He always had our
best interest at heart. I'm happy to say it ended "positive". :) "
Anonymous
"Over the past year and a half Dr. Patel was always honest and always had
our best interest at heart. He's a doctor that actually picks up the phone
to call his ptatients when needed and does anything possible to reduce the
stress infertility can cause. His staff is top notch in the way they handle
their business - everyone from the front desk, to the nurse, to the lab
techs & finance treats you with sincerity and respect. No matter
our outcome we were confident that we would not look back and doubt any part
of our process. Dr. Patel and everyone at AZARH IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
Name withheld for privacy
"Dr. Patel and his staff have been angels! From the first visit all the
staff is very friendly and always on time. Dr. Patel gave me each ultrasound
and it took 4 months to get pregnant, but each visit I was able to get
questions answered fully. There is always a Dr. on call and his partner in
the practice is wonderful as well. Overall, I could not have asked for
better treatment with successful results! "
Anonymous
"I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone at AZARH. Dr. Patel and
all of his staff were wonderful. They answered all of our questions about
the whole process honestly. All of the staff at AZARH was very knowledgeable
and helpful, whether I was calling with a question about my treatment
protocol or a billing question or just to ask if the symptoms that I was
experiencing were normal. No one ever made me feel like my questions were
silly. I can’t thank everyone at AZARH enough. I just delivered beautiful,
healthy, boy/girl twins and we couldn’t be happier. I would definitely
recommend AZARH to anyone that wants to have a family and is having a hard
time conceiving. Thank you to Dr. Patel and all of the staff at AZARH. You
will forever have a special place in our hearts."
Anonymous
"We spent a great deal of time researching fertility doctors and ultimately
met with three specialists. Dr. Patel was clearly the most qualified, caring
individual we met with. He spent considerable time meeting with us and
addressing our questions and outlining our options. While he was very
conservative in his approach and setting of our expectations, we felt he was
realistic. At 49, we knew we were on the cusp of his comfort zone but we
achieved a successful pregnancy on our first IVF attempt and just gave birth
to our wonderful and healthy son. We couldn't have been more pleased with
Dr. Patel and his staff. We must also compliment Doreen who was terrific at
leading us through the egg donor process and did an amazing job coordinating
all the details. We highly recommend Dr. Patel and his staff."
Karen & Kevin
"After working with another IVF specialist for over a year, a good friend
recommended we get a second opinion from Dr. Patel at AZARH. We immediately
preferred Dr. Patel's style and methods with regards to infertility. He
wasted no time and got us on the right track. Under his care and direction,
we felt extremely at ease and looked forward to what the future held for us.
Our second attempt at IUI was a success and we have Dr. Patel and the team
at AZARH to thank. We appreciate everything they did for us! It has been a
long journey, but with the help of Dr. Patel our dreams of having a baby
have finally become our reality. Thank you for the time and genuine care you
and the team extended to us. We will miss working with you, but so thankful
for the gift you have provided us. We look forward to welcoming our baby in
2013!"
Erin and David
"Thank you Dr Patel for your kindness and compassion you gave to our family
during the last 2 years. You were the only one who told me the truth, and
even though it was hard to hear, it helped heal my heart, so we could move
forward. Your staff is absolutely amazing, and we always felt like we were
treated like family every time we were in your office. I will always
recommend your office to anyone dealing with infertility, because there is
no better physician or staff trained to help women deal with this
devastating condition. You will always have our respect and admiration for
your willingness to never give up on our dreams of having a family! We love
you all, and keep you in our hearts every time we look at our beautiful son!
Thank you just isn't enough, but please know you truly all made a difference
in our lives!"
Sincerely, Stacy, Dan and Jackson
