I have been attending this clinic since the 90s when is had a different name. The care here is…read moreamazing and after having a recent terrible experience at Tria it shown more light on what a wonderful job the staff at this location does. They are kind, empathetic, and make sure you understand what is happening. I love that there are mainly women working there!

I'm currently 39 weeks pregnant and have had all my prenatal appointments (and a couple regular…read morefemale health appointments prior to pregnancy) at this center. I have had nothing but good experiences here with the staff and nurses. No issues with making appointments, and lab tests have all been handled timely and easily. I'm a tough stick for blood draws and haven't had issues with lab techs not being able to draw blood. I ADORE my OB at this practice, Dr. Margaret Enadeghe. She is the first OB I've had who's taken the time to listen and respond to every single one of my and my partner's questions. Even when I nervously ask the same question multiple times over several visits! We are never rushed, however long she needs to spend with us to make us feel comfortable and informed, she does. She's a lovely person and a new mom herself, and happy to share her experiences tackling motherhood, which I've really appreciated as I'm becoming a first-time mom as well. Also, for folks who have ED/body dysmorphia issues, Dr. Enadeghe is incredibly sympathetic. I have disordered eating and was really worried I'd be tempted to restrict calories because of pregnancy weight gain. Thankfully, Dr. Enadeghe told me there was no need for me to even LOOK at the scale when they weighed me. She said she would inform me if anything was out of the ordinary, and assured me that the number on the scale wasn't a concern. This approach really helped me and made me much less anxious about my body's changes during pregnancy. I also really like the policies put in place by the clinic. I think they try to stay on top of current academic research and are consistently changing their protocols, instead of just sticking with antiquated methods. Quick example: I'm a research junkie and learned there's relatively new data that states it can be beneficial to the newborn to delay cord cutting after birth. This helps with hemoglobin levels and a bunch of other stuff. I asked Dr. Enadeghe about this and she said it was standard policy for the clinic to delay cord cutting.

Clinic Sofia is the best in town. I see Dr Wagner, but also…read moresee Dr Stevens form time to time. I transferred from another provider to Clinic Sofia in 2019 during my pregnancy and was very stressed and scared. Dr Wagner spent more than the time we had scheduled for the consultation. She listened and paid attention to our concerns and laid out a very detailed plan for my husband and I for me and baby's care. Katie at the front desk is super friendly! It was one of the best decisions of my life. The care is exceptional from the first day to delivery and after delivery day. Dr Stevens stopped by at one point to check on us. We can't thank you enough for how you've touched our hearts! The way we were welcomed, treated, taken cared off and continue to be cared for at Clinic Sofia is unmatched. We truly are grateful to have found a provider that truly care about their patients. Keep up the good work!

I have been seen with Clinic Sofia for the past 5-6 years. I was so hopeful to go through my pre…read morepregnancy, pregnancy and post pregnancy with this clinic. I enjoyed my experiences with all of the doctors and PA's that I worked with especially Dr. Jordi. I am saddened that I will no longer continue my care with this practice and that I wont get to deliver with Dr. Jordi or any other provider that I trusted. It is scary being pregnant and working with a great doctor for so many years and then having to make a change. I am currently pregnant with my first child and going through some abnormal symptoms that I find concerning. I called my care team and let the nurse know of my concerns in hopes that they would get me in to check my vitals and baby. Instead I was met with comments like I need to go to the ER or see a Neurologist... I was very taken back as my symptoms were not emergent. I have been seen for so many years with this team and they had no interest in getting me in and checking my blood pressure or any other simple tests to see if that may be the problem to my symptoms. I called back again in the afternoon to advocate for myself and try to get in with my OBGYN to ensure my baby and myself are healthy. The nurse was extremely dismissive and wouldn't let me get more than two words in. As a first time pregnant women I began to feel emotional and scared as it was clear they they did not care about me or my baby and were not going to help me. I have never been spoken to so poorly or ignored by a nurse more in my life. The nurse also stated that "they do not have any same day appointments" and they "wouldn't be able to give me the care that I needed if I needed fluids"... Maybe if they got me into the clinic they could see what I actually needed and didn't need and then go from there?.. As a frightened first time mom I would hope that my care team would be eager to get me in to check on me and my baby. I called a different OBGYN facility and explained the same symptoms to their team and they scheduled to get me in immediately due to their concerns with my symptoms. I HIGHLY recommend going elsewhere if you feel you are not getting taken seriously by the nurses. Always advocate for yourself and find a team that listens and cares about your wellbeing! I hope other first time moms do not have to experience what I did.

Fanstastic staff and even better individualized care. I would highly recommend Dr. Batcheller to…read moreanyone seeking reproductive assistance!

I have been a patient of this clinic since 1975. I have had several of the docs over the years as…read moreI have three children. I cannot say enough great things about this clinic. They are friendly, considerate, easy to talk to and thats just the front desk. The docs are amazing in how they provide treatment for their patients. They are a wealth of information and can interprete everything so i understand. During the course of these years they were always available to answer questions regarding my general health. I guess the only problem i had was Dr.Haislet was so dang handsome. Took me a visit or two to relax. He was my first amazing doc. I now have Dr Jacob and she too has been a blessing. Most of the time i feel like i am talking to a friend. I would HIGHLY recommend this clinic to anyone. These are special people with many talents.

BEWARE OF DR ROBIN PRUGNO.. She induced me when I had my first baby , my labor was progressing…read moresuper quickly, I dilated to 3 CM in less than 1 hour, both me and the baby super healthy.. my assigned nurse in the room noticed that my baby was having NORMAL minor heart rate dips which is completely normal and happens in almost all pregnancies which I didn't know at the time being a first time mom and nervous, she told me there was nothing to worry about they see it all the time it's very minor, the nurse left the room and returned with a drug called Terbutaline that the doctor was offering me, I asked her what it was and she said its would slow my quick, strong contractions and it wouldn't hurt me or the baby, I asked several more questions before I agreed to it like will it interfere with my progressing labor or have any negative effects on my labor, and she said absolutely not we would never give you anything that wasn't safe and that it was a small dose and would be out of my system in less than 3 hours. Long story short after having that shot I never dilated any further , even after waiting 22 hours for that drug to leave my system I was forced to accept having a c-section. I was extremely disappointed and I feel that the doctor knew what the outcome would be giving me that drug. I have spoke to several doctors since then and every single one has been shocked to hear that drug was even given to me , they all said the same thing that terbutaline is ONLY giving to woman in an emergency who are experiencing Pre-term labor NOT for woman in active labor. I want to get my story out there so this never happens to anyone else.

Krista Olsen, MD, is an excellent OB-GYN. She is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful…read more She has excellent bedside manner and a wide breath of knowledge. I would recommend any and all women to see her as their physician.

Dr Olsen was called away and a colleague covered for her during my first appointment. The 6 week…read morefollow up appointment with Dr Olsen was awful. She seemed annoyed and impatient. She hadn't read the notes from my first visit or the notes were inaccurate. She rushed through the appointmen. Horrible experience - I am never going back to this clinic.

What an incredible experience…read more When I went in for my consultation with Dr. Eileen Zhuo and her assistant, I wasn't even healthily skeptical of Chinese medicine, non-Western practices and acupuncture. I was convinced they didn't work at all. But I also felt like I had nothing to lose. I'd been suffering from severe, two-week-long PMS that basically left me incapacitated, chronically lethargic and sick - for half my life. My period cramps were even worse. I was taking approximately 5-12 Advils a day (200 mg/pill) for several days to combat the cramps, assuring the eventual destruction of my liver. I was prescribed Ketoralac for pain management by my ob/gyn, a medication with a black box warning. Within two weeks of starting acupuncture and taking both kinds of herbs that Zhuo recommended, I was on the mend. The first period after starting acupuncture was without cramps entirely. So was the second. And the third. My PMS started to lift. Or rather, it shifted from severe to mild. Even my intense food cravings disappeared. But oddly, other changes started occurring that nobody at the clinic warned me about. For instance, I now have this incredible, formidable bodily and mental energy that I've never had in my life. Apparently, I'm producing more chi because I'm regaining my health. I have so much energy that I often don't know how to channel it. And my insomnia is practically gone. I always have been a night owl, often taking more than two hours from the time my head hits the pillow to fall asleep. After three months of treatment, I'm sleeping within 15 minutes of laying down, sometimes less. I've never felt more alive or more in control of my life. Not only has this experience changed my mind about non-allopathic healing and Chinese medicine, but it's changed every aspect of everything I do.

I've seen Dr. Zhou for over a decade and she has helped me with everything from infertility issues…read moreto neck pain, and from surgery recovery to help dealing with hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. Her knowledge of women's health issues is outstanding and I've experienced real relief under her care. I've been other other acupuncture providers, and Dr. Zhou is the real deal.

I have been seeing Kara at Fertile Ground for 6 months. To say that my health-- mental and physical…read more-- is better would be an understatement. Kara is very knowledgeable about all things women's health and fertility. She is just the best. The staff there is extremely accommodating as well as welcoming. I highly recommend this place for women seeking fertility and/or overall health treatments. Thank you Fertile Ground for all you do!

Chandler is phenomenal. My first session, I felt a tremendous difference in mind and body. Within a…read morefew days my breech baby, which had led me to Fertile Ground, had flipped! This was a shock to my doctor who didn't think it was likely at all at this late date. I can't recommend Chandler highly enough and am so glad I was connected.

I want to share my recent experience with this office. I was contacted by the office manager…read moreregarding their policy that patients who reschedule three times may be dismissed from the practice. During this call, I was informed that this policy is not currently communicated to patients and that there are no plans to proactively share it. That was surprising and concerning to hear. To provide context, during my pregnancy when I was very sick I never missed an appointment and consistently arrived 10 minutes early. I was frequently seen 30-45 minutes after my scheduled time, but I remained patient and understanding, recognizing that delays can happen in medical settings and never complained. More recently, I had to reschedule my annual exam three times over the course of a few months due to circumstances outside of my control: a family emergency, personal illness, and then my child becoming sick. I never no-showed and never canceled the day of an appointment. Despite this, I received a call questioning my reasons for rescheduling, and the tone of the conversation felt unnecessarily rude and accusatory. I do want to emphasize that Dr. Brown has been wonderful, and all of the nurses I've interacted with have been kind and compassionate. My concern is solely with how this policy was communicated and the manner in which the situation was handled. I believe clear communication and mutual respect are essential in a healthcare setting, and I hope this feedback is helpful in improving the patient experience going forward.

I would rate a 0 if I could honestly. I had symptoms of PID which I've had before so I made an…read moreappointment, my gyno was full for weeks but they assured me that the PA, Mackenzie Drimel was qualified to see me. I was wary but still came in. She told me that it wasn't PID despite me advocating it was as I know my body and have had it before. She dismissed me several times despite my extreme pain and discomfort. I decided to make another appointment at a different location and to my dismay it was her again. She told me, again, it wasn't PID and again, I intensely advocated for myself. Finally she gave in and said she'd go talk to my actual gyno. She came back in and said "she thinks I'm right and doesn't believe it's PID again". I said that I don't care and would like the medicine anyway. After several minutes of pleading she finally agreed to write me a prescription, and of course, within 5 days my symptoms were gone. I was right. I'm very unhappy with how this was handled. Flash forward to this week and I get a text for a bill from the 2 visits. $880 AFTER INSURANCE. I wouldn't have even had to come in again if she had just diagnosed me correctly in the first place. I will be fighting this charge and am very unhappy with this clinic. Do not see Mackenzie Drimel if you want to be treated with respect and be seen by someone who will actually listen to you.

Well, since University of Minnesota Reproductive Center in Riverview just announced it is closing…read moretheir doors forever (effective May 2015), I thought people should be aware of what their options are in the Twin Cities. When in doubt, follow the reviews... because they are often spot on. I've been hesitant to write a review, as this is obviously a very delicate, sensitive, personal experience, right? Well, last year, I went to the Center for Reproductive Medicine - St. Paul location, and I definitely would NOT recommend it. While I had a decent experience with Dr. Malo (despite his gruff, matter-of-pack personality), I HATED the front desk staff. After a few visits, I changed to University of Minnesota's Reproductive Center. First, when I walked into their office (conveniently located in Inver Grove with lots of ample parking), all I could notice was the disgusting smell of the office. It reeked of old Indian spicy food mixed with stagnant, disgusting body odor. Dude, I thought pregnant women had a more sensitive sense of smell, right? How in the world are you all tolerating this disgusting odor (ever single time I walk in!). The only place that smells good in this office? The bathroom - because there are air fresheners in there. Next, the front desk staff. The one mid-20's blond female that I consistently had at the front desk was an insensitive, unempathatic b*@(). In fact, I'm hoping karma hits her with infertility years to come. When you go through fertility treatment, you need frequent ultrasounds, blood tests, etc. Trying to fit that into a normal working schedule of 8-5 is very difficult, and scheduling with her while you're going through sensitive, delicate time was trying. In fact, being in the customer service, health field myself, I'd fire her if she was my employee. But hey, I believe in good customer service. The nurses: they were great. I only had two (one was Amy), and they were sensitive, sweet, and compassionate. But you know what, the front desk staff turned me away. Avoid this St. Paul location unless you want cold-hearted staff helping you. Sadly, the U's repro center closing dramatically reduces the options in the Twin Cities now - they had AMAZING front desk staff, nurses, etc. This place fails in comparison. Good luck on your journey. Hang in there. And blow off this place.

I transferred my embryos from Oregon and did 2 transfers, 1 with dr. Casey and 1 with elder dr…read more (maybe Damario), both times I use the same protocol ordered by Dr. Casey. The 2nd one worked and my baby son is very healthy. Staff is very helpful and the protocol is very clear. IVF could be emotional and hard for everyone. Please do not give up!