We could not recommend Dr Payson and the care team at CCRM NoVa more highly - we came in for…read morediagnostic testing early on, which led to IVF, and went through 1 egg retrieval and 3 transfer cycles, the last of which was successful and resulted in the birth of our baby girl. Dr Payson is a brilliant and empathetic doctor who was genuinely invested in working through the nuances of our treatment plan at every step to maximize our chances of success, always available to answer questions and talk through data and research studies at our request, and paid close attention to our case throughout (including after we had graduated) to ensure we received excellent care. The nurses are kind, knowledgeable, and responsive - I had a lot of questions, especially after unsuccessful prior cycles, and Jen could not have been more helpful in talking through questions, getting us on the phone with the doctor as frequently as needed, as well as facilitating billing and the administrative side. Mark the phlebotomist is amazing (through many procedures, no one has been as dexterous in navigating my small veins), as are the rest of the nurses and staff. We would not have a baby without the excellent, compassionate, and results-oriented team at CCRM. We have many friends who have gone through IVF at other clinics, and we can confidently say this is the best fertility clinic and Dr Payson is the best fertility doctor in the DMV area.

During infertility, a woman can lose hope and dignity. Relationships can fray. A sense of self…read moreweakened. CCRM NoVa has truly skilled doctors, but its operations team only adds to everything a woman loses in this already-trying process. It's the day after Thanksgiving, and I'm in a waiting room with 25 other women. Waiting. For hours. We each had an appointment time, which was meaningless. We lost this pseudo-holiday to drive here and wait. I'll also note, unlike any other fertility clinic I've been to, CCRM NoVa allows children in the waiting room, which to some is another marker of insensitivity. Expect competent doctors, but also expect this practice to make your already stressful experience more stressful and frustrating.

We went to Dr. Sharara after having multiple failures with a different clinic. Not only did he…read moretreat us with absolute care and compassion, but he was extremely thorough in exploring the causes of our infertility and treating the underlying conditions that could be impacting us. I am so grateful to Dr. Sharara. He was very honest and straightforward with us, and I really appreciated that. Our other clinic told us we had unexplained infertility, but Dr. Sharara actually did the investigative work to see what was going on. Through changes in lifestyle and medication, we were able to get five embryos! I cannot tell you how happy I am to have a chance at another pregnancy due to Dr. Sharara's diligence and care.

From the very first day I met Dr. Fady Sharara, I felt warmly welcomed. He greeted me with a big…read moresmile, made me feel comfortable, and most importantly, made me feel heard. Fertility is not an easy topic to talk about, and going through fertility treatment can be emotionally challenging. From the beginning, he made me feel that I was in safe hands. I will never forget when he told me, "I'll do everything I can to help you become parents." Those words meant so much to me and gave me so much hope and happiness. Dr. Sharara is truly a master in his field, and I feel incredibly lucky that he was my first fertility doctor. I have heard from other people who started their fertility journey with different doctors and eventually changed doctors because they didn't feel comfortable with the way they were treated or didn't feel sufficiently supported. I am very grateful that I never had that experience. From the beginning, I felt respected, listened to, and cared for. Of course, medical knowledge and treatment are extremely important, but I personally believe that the human side matters just as much during a fertility journey. When you feel safe, supported, and confident in your doctor and your team, it can make such a difference emotionally. Constant worry and overthinking can make an already difficult journey even harder. Having a doctor who gives you hope and makes you feel that you are in good hands is priceless. Throughout my IVF journey, Dr. Sharara was always professional and supportive. He gave me recommendations about lifestyle, supplements, and different ways to improve my chances. We went through our first IVF cycle, and because I had diminished ovarian reserve, my body did not produce many eggs. In the end, we were able to have one frozen embryo. We later talked about a second cycle, and Dr. Sharara adjusted my medications and treatment approach to give me better chances. But then something truly amazing happened--I became pregnant naturally! When I shared the news with Dr. Sharara, I could see how genuinely happy he was for me. His nurses and staff were also incredibly happy and supportive. They made me feel like I was not just another patient, but part of a family. What I remember most about my experience is not only the medications, supplements, or medical treatment. It is the kindness, reassurance, and emotional support I received from Dr. Sharara and his entire team. During fertility treatment, those things matter tremendously. I will always be grateful for the way Dr. Sharara treated me and for the hope and confidence he gave me throughout my journey. I feel very lucky that he was the doctor who guided me through the beginning of this journey. I highly recommend meeting Dr. Sharara if you are going through fertility treatment. His medical expertise is exceptional, but what makes the experience truly special is the way he treats his patients--with kindness, compassion, and genuine care.

After struggling to conceive, my husband and I were referred to the VCRM team, and choosing them…read morewas one of the best decisions we could have made. Dr. Shahara is incredibly thorough, kind, and experienced, and he and the entire VCRM team genuinely care about their patients. They truly become like family. Infertility is such a personal journey, and having a team that knows you, checks in on you, and supports you every step of the way makes all the difference. Today, I graduated from VCRM 8 weeks pregnant, after two years of unexplained infertility. The VCRM team was there for us through every step, and I am so incredibly grateful they were part of our journey. We can't wait for them to meet our baby next spring!

Dr. Shara helped us conceive our second child and he also helped us with our first. He and his…read morestaff are incredible. They are thoughtful, empathetic and brilliant. Dr. S is always employing cutting edge research and creating 1:1, personalized care for every patient. His staff make you feel like family and take a challenging experience and make it warm and positive. Dr. S did what another clinic found impossible, he gave us the best gift in the world - our family.

I owe my first born to Jennifer :) No but for real! I had 5…read moremiscarriages and 3 rounds of failed IVF when I found myself defeated and had completely given up on the thought of having a family when I started seeing Jennifer for my infertility. She was amazing! She wanted me to give her at least 3 months because acupuncture (and most eastern medicine) itself is not a fast treatment as your body has to adjust and slowly heal yourself from within. But also a women's eggs each cycle, are nurtured 3 months in advance. I conceived naturally by the end of month 3. My IVF doctor had given me a 7% chance at ever conceiving naturally but here I am today, with a healthy baby and it's all thanks to Jennifer! I plan on reaching out to her again soon to try for another miracle baby.

I'm not sure what I did with my arm but I was having pain in my shoulder and issues lifting things…read more After my first session with Matthew, the swelling went down and the pain level decreased significantly. I feel much better. I highly recommend Matthew.

About a 1-1.5: Dr. Kacedan is super popular, and it really shows in terms of trying to make a…read morefollow-up or routine appointments; most of the time, he's unavailable, and the office tries to pass you off onto a PA, which is a huge no-no in my book. Sorry, not sorry, but I'm here to see a doctor, not an assistant. +patients are passed off to PA +follow-up/routine appointments are difficult to make as an established patient

Dr. James Kacedan is one of the best!! My review is long…read moreoverdue but I speak the truth when I say Dr. Kacedan, hands down is the BEST. He is a great listener, with a great bedside manner, his old office team (nurses and admin) were also the best - they were caring, always smiling, and warm - always jokes and laughs giving good energy in the office. This is no reflection on his new team but I honestly cannot speak about the current team bc I moved out of town and have not had the opportunity to engage with them. I was Dr. Kacedan's patient for 5+ yrs. The Bottom Line Up Front is He Cares!!! He has always been supportive, timely, willing to research, willing to address any questions, helpful when trying to determine the best path forward, and he has been accommodating to take a call even after I moved - A 5 ***** Star Doctor in my book!!!

Please get a second opinion if you have recurrent loss before spending any money with SGF. I am…read morethankful my OB pushed me to do this. This place would be fine (as I have had friends get success) if you have a mild issue. But for me, we needed to figure out why the recurrent loss was happening. After having a consultation with other clinics, I have learned there is more going on. Had I kept on with a course of IVF or IUI with SGF, it would have failed. Glad I was able to advocate for myself.

This is my 3rd fertility clinic because we move frequently. In order to begin care here, I had to…read moredo HOURS of online modules educating me about fertility. As a healthcare provider with a full-time job AND a current mom AND someone who has been through this process, this was an absolute waste of my time. Half of the information was not even relevant to my plan of care. Their website and portal are disaster. I received different information from the nurses and the provider, which took significant effort to settle. I have no comments on their success rates, etc, but the Shady Grove set up, communication is an absolute shit show. This is my first clinic in the DMV area so I can't recommend where else to go, but I would certainly reconsider selecting this national chain. I believe someone else referred to it as a 'McDonalds'. At least go find yourself a Chipotle. Addendum: I *WILL SAY* everyone is very nice... Which, you know, is good.

I usually don't write reviews but I am just so thankful for the whole GIVF fertility family. I say…read morefamily because that's how they made me feel! Dr. Udoff was so kind, respectful, and straight forward. I knew I was always in good hands. All of the nurses, front desk crew, ultrasound tech and even the embryologists knew my name and treated me like a member of the family. I will forever be grateful for each and every one of them for making my dream come true!

I am writing this review in the hopes of helping other women in my situation. The main reason…read morefertility centers like GIVF make profit is women do not speak up specially when it comes to fertility issues . I was a patient at GIVF who signed up for multiple cycles of IVF for thousands of dollars which was paid in full before starting any treatments. I did not get to finish a single cycle and the reason was not just a failed IVF ! It was because I became sick due to high dose of injections Dr.Sarhan put me on . I was a perfect candidate for IVF according to them my numbers were great and they kept pushing me towards IVF because I was getting close to 40 . When I signed up with them unfortunately I did not do enough research . When you want to choose a fertility center you have to choose 1.A clinic with high "fertility success rate " which is called assisted reproductive technology (ART) data and is a public knowledge on CDC website 2. A center with newest technology and equipments 3. And most importantly knowledgeable and experienced doctors . They have none of the above . I have to clarify I was only treated by Dr.Sarhan which is apparently their main doctor and I do not know the other doctors. Their staff is nice and friendly I loved my nurse Laurel and Sarah and Divon were always caring and helpful . I started IVF with Dr.Sarhan . She started me with an egg retrieval protocol that was not a correct protocol for my age and it is not a frequently used protocol for someone in late 30's (based on consultations I had with multiple specialists including a very well known fertility institute in NYC afterwards ) so they had to stop the protocol after using half of injections . Later we started all over again they changed the protocol but with even higher dose of injection . According to the doctors I did the consult with afterwards , my dose of injection was extremely high and if the dose is too high they will retrieve eggs but the quality will change but that wasn't the only issue . I started feeling sick during egg retrieval ( to the point I could not resume my daily activities and could not swallow which was weird as I had friends who had undergone IVF )and started losing weight like 20 pounds . Little did I know that I had developed a Thyroid condition triggered by insanely high dose of hormones . Today after 2 years and being treated by 5 different endocrinologists and seeing the best endocrinologist in the country , I have not recovered yet . My endocrinologist believes that I have developed a rare case of autoimmune thyroid disease induced by very high dose of hormones . As a consequence of Dr.Sarhan's poor and careless treatment planning my life changed and I lost the chance of becoming a mother forever ! Also I have been dealing with serious health issues including heart condition and currently they are monitoring me for thyroid eye disease . Recently I asked them to send me a detailed receipt as I never finished treatments .When they changed each morning monitoring visit copay during egg retrieval to $948 per visit and according to their manager they had to change the fees to full office fees Because I had to stop treatments and contract was ceased ?! I decided to share my story . Basically they make more profit because I could not continue treatments due to my medical condition caused by them .This is who they are ! They only want to make profit and they do not care if their aggressive treatment protocols has messed up with someone's life . A lot of people get pregnant after 40 and I keep thinking what if I never got intimidated by Dr.Sarhan aggressive sales strategies . At least I would be healthy today or what if I selected the right fertility clinic and an experienced doctor . I will continue sharing my story to make sure that no one experiences what I went through . I absolutely do not recommend GIVF due to their aggressive financial strategies , poor practice management , their outdated technology and Dr.Sarhan specifically as a provider . Their annual success rate can be checked on CDC website at https://nccd.cdc.gov/drh_art/rdPage.aspx?rdReport=DRH_ART.ClinicInfo&ClinicId=461&ShowNational=0&islCycleTypes=T002

If I could give her 10 stars I would. She is the reason why I have my beautiful rainbow daughter. 5…read moreyears of trying to conceive and numerous fertility treatments nothing worked, so decided to give acupuncture a shot. Within 3-4 months I was pregnant with my daughter. She is the real deal. She has studied and trained China and is a REAL acupuncturist. I was a skeptic when it came to acupuncture until I was treated by Dr. Zhu. I wish I had found her sooner. I recommend to 1000%.

Dr. Zhu is a hidden gem. I love that her office is clean and simple, with no distracting TVs or…read moremusic. And that it is a small, woman-owned business (she is co-located with her daughter who is a dentist). Her staff are professional and helpful. Dr. Zhu approaches health issues from both the Western and Eastern perspectives and is highly knowledgeable about both as an MD and acupuncturist. She's also a good listener and open to her patients' preferences. I've been receiving acupuncture for an injured shoulder - including electroacupuncture to enhance the treatment - and I felt immediate relief after the first session. Not to mention the acupuncture room has a heated bed and is dark and relaxing -- I even heard birds chirping while I received the treatment.