My husband and I went to Rise Fertility in 2021 for IVF treatments. We successfully had a baby boy our first try. Since then we moved to another city and are trying again for our second. Wow, I had gotten used to how wonderful Rise was that it took some getting used to other "fertility clinics" here. You don't know what you've got until it's gone! Too bad Rise is so far now. It really was a great experience and wonderful staff there! My toddler is almost two now read more

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I was able to get my refund and resolve that particular issue. The rest of my experience remains true.

AVOID THIS CLINIC. After 3 strikes you should be out, I gave them 5. I am so sad with this whole process and I hope this review helps other women avoid this terrible practice. I am still waiting for "a follow up call" weeks later once again so I feel it's finally time to share my horrible experience. Please note-- I rarely write reviews (this is probably my first one), but I feel it's important to share my experience given the sensitivity of fertility care. While Dr. Gazelle has an impressive background with degrees from Harvard and Stanford and is very knowledgeable with statistics, my overall experience was extremely disappointing and, honestly, disheartening. From the start, the practice felt disorganized and impersonal. Her staff was kind when you reached them, but there were no check-ins, no follow-ups, and not even confirmation that my appointments were on the calendar--I had to constantly call to make sure I was scheduled. I was doing more work than them. Every appointment required pre-payment in cash, even before a short five-minute Zoom call, and Dr. Gazelle was consistently 15-30 minutes late, both virtually and in person. The promised "concierge liaison" never followed up regarding my lab work. Again, I had to reach out 3x to get loaded into my portal and each time they were loaded wrong. If I wanted to review the results I had already paid for, I was required to book another appointment and pay an additional $125 just to have them explained. Oh and note, the doctor won't get on the call until the cc transaction has processed. Please also note I do not care about paying cash for great service or medical care. We are financially sound. But the way they demanded the funds were just weird. I am business owner and this isn't the correct etiquette. After only a few tests (which in my opinion were not thorough), she quickly labeled me as "unexplained infertility" and immediately steered the conversation toward IUI--while simultaneously telling me it probably wouldn't work--and then pushed IVF as the only real option. "You must be exhausted after a year of trying on and off-- IVF is probably the best easiest route for you now." (Manipulation tactic-- "exhausted".). I came to her for answers not a magic $30-60k procedure that also could fail. No answers were given as everything she found was extremely healthy and normal. Beyond the financial frustration, what hurt the MOST was the lack of compassion. Fertility treatment is already one of the most emotionally vulnerable journeys a person can walk through, and I felt unseen, unheard, and treated more like a number than a patient. What should be a supportive and hopeful process felt transactional and even fear-driven. My feedback: This clinic desperately needs better systems, better communication, and above all, better patient care. A strong degree means little without empathy, organization, and follow-through. I cannot in good conscience recommend this doctor, despite her impressive credentials. read more

Today was my IVF graduation day, and it still feels unreal!! After so many heartaches and miscarriages, I decided to try IVF. My first egg retrieval and transfers were successful, and I am so grateful to Rise Fertility and the entire team. I drove from LA to this office because I loved the smaller setting and the personal attention. I never felt like a just number. Highly recommend! Thank you, Rise! read more

My husband and I are beyond grateful to Dr. Ghazal and the entire team at RISE as I write this at 24 weeks pregnant. Navigating infertility is an incredibly difficult journey--physically, emotionally, and mentally. Having a team that leads with compassion and empathy made all the difference for us. From our very first consult to every appointment along the way (& there's a lot of those when going through IVF), I always felt informed, supported, and truly heard. We're so thankful to RISE for helping make our dream of starting a family a reality. There is truly no one else I'd trust in this process besides Dr. Ghazal and her team at RISE. read more

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Clearly, Dr. Ghazal works for some people. I chose to see her based on the glowing reviews, but I was stunned by her closed-mindedness and inability to listen. I feel a duty to write this review because my experience was deeply upsetting, and I don't see it reflected here. She does ask a lot of questions, which I appreciated at first. But every time I shared something, she used it as an opportunity to tell me I was wrong about my own health. I've never felt so dismissed or shamed by a doctor. For example, I mentioned that a supplement I'm taking has helped relieve pain related to hormone fluctuations. She told me that wasn't possible. I also told her that hormonal birth control made me feel very unwell. Her response was: "If you think birth control hormones are bad, pregnancy hormones are worse!" She then argued that synthetic and natural hormones are the same. I can't imagine saying this to someone who is coming to you because they want to get pregnant -- and who knows that pregnancy isn't always easy. This only scratches the surface of the claims she made, which were, at best, inappropriate and, at worst, outright false. I've since spoken to other doctors about some of what she told me, and they strongly disagreed. I've now transferred to another clinic that charges the same and -- most importantly -- makes me feel respected and heard. read more

I HIGHLY recommend this doctor to anyone that is struggling with infertility! After 10 years and five doctors before I had met Dr. Ghazal, I thought my case was closed. The doctor before Dr. Ghazal even recommended I get a surrogate after saying she did everything she could. I went to Dr. Ghazal as a last effort. She heard my story, and made some suggestions. I followed through, and to my surprise, I got pregnant!!! That never happened before. After I had my daughter, I went back to her again. Her protocol works again! Now, I have a son. And you know what? I'm sitting here pregnant with my third child after seeing Dr.Ghazal again. This is surreal to me. I thought this wasn't going to happen to me. She knows what she's doing! She and her team are amazing. No other doctor could give me results, this is the only one that was able to unlock an extremely complex case. I tell my friends to not waste their time with another doctor. I'm serious! read more

My partner and I have been working with Rise Fertility for about a year now and our experience so far has been exceptional. Every staff member we have come in contact with in the office have been so caring, compassionate and gentle with us. Nurse Krystal has been our little IVF angel taking so much time to answer all of our questions and concerns. From the start, she has been so patient and kind hearted and this experience truly would not have been the same without her. Dr. Ghazal is very sweet and takes her time talking to you and allows for questions and does not rush you like other doctors. She is caring and compassionate and goes over all options thoroughly with you. Although our journey is far from over, I have nothing but positive things to say about this entire experience thus far. read more

I waited before writing this because I wanted to give them a chance to take care of this first. It wasn't. Before you commit at this place, check with your insurance company if they are under their network. I trusted they would do that, and 2 years later, I'm receiving thousands of dollars of bills, and now it's too late for my insurance company to even rectify them. This is very upsetting. I went back and forth for a year, and still, this happened. Not to mention, the service was not pleasant on the doctor's part. I definitely wasn't a fan. She really doesn't know how to connect with her patients. The other staff were nice. I wouldn't recommend it. It definitely wasn't worth the stress. There are better fertilities in this area read more

I wish there were more stars to give. I cannot thanks Dr. Ghazal, Molly and the rest of the staff at Rise enough. My husband and I turned to IVF because we are both carriers of a genetic condition that we did not want to pass on. I had gone through 2 IVF cycles at a different (bigger, well-known) clinic with nothing to show for it and a doctor that really didn't seem to care. I was very low thinking that maybe I was not a good candidate for IVF. Not true! I found Rise through my insurance and once I had my consultation with Dr. Ghazal, I knew I had come to the right place. She listened to all my concerns and came up with a personalized protocol that would work for me, and it did! She did all of my monitoring appointments and I was kept in the loop about my levels and how everything was looking going ito my retrieval. My retrieval yielded the highest number of good quality eggs that I had ever had. We began my transfer after that and again Dr. Ghazal and Molly were there every step of the way answering all of my many questions. I am now 13 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I have Dr. Ghazal and Rise to thank for that. I am so grateful to them that I can't even describe it. I don't write Yelp reviews too often, but if you are reading this and trying to decide what clinic to go to, I really think you should meet with Dr. Ghazal and see if Rise is a good fit for you. I graduated from the clinic last week and although I am so excited to continue growing this baby, it was bittersweet. I know I will be back for baby #2 in the future! Thank you Rise for all that you do to help me grow my family. Can't wait to bring baby girl by to meet the team! read more

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My husband and I had been trying for over a year and a half when we came to Dr. Ghazal. We saw more than one doctor for consultation, but Dr Ghazal had me from the start. She asked so many questions and took a genuine interest in our family planning and was really informative and direct, which I loved. The whole team at Rise is awesome! Laura was our IVF nurse and she is seriously the best nurse I could've asked for! Any time we had questions or she said she'd call or email she always follows through. We got pregnant on our first embryo transfer and are beyond grateful for this team and our experience. 10/10 would recommend! Thanks Rise! -DeAnna read more

Dr. Ghazal, Heidi, Krystal, Angie, and literally everyone on the Team are amazing, so kind-hearted, organized, patient, knowledgable, and warm. Communication is really concise and clear, and they are easy to reach. I am forever thankful that we found RISE Fertility and am so excited for our first baby to be born! I cried a bit on graduation day, overwhelmed with gratitude and happiness. It's been difficult seeing other physicians after I experienced the care at RISE - the experience isn't the same with other offices. I wish they ran a huge hospital so I could go them for primary care and all the other speciality physicians I go to. Thank you everyone at RISE Fertility - you guys are the best. read more

After 3 failed cycles, my husband and I decided to change fertility clinics and received a recommendation to check out RISE. Needless to say, it was one of the best decisions we have ever made! During our initial consultation with Dr. Ghazal, we could tell that her approach was very different than most fertility doctors. We had two embryos remaining from my retrieval at my prior clinic, and wanted to transfer one of those embryos. During a consultation with another clinic, we were told by the doctor that he "would never use" the remaining embryos due to their grading. Dr. Ghazal disagreed with that approach. When we asked what medicine regimen Dr. Ghazal would use, she advised us that she needed to invest time reviewing my medical records to come up with a personalized recommendation. She would not utilize a cookie-cutter "one size fits all" approach like most fertility doctors seem to do.  Dr. Ghazal then prepared a detailed plan to use an "modified natural cycle," which involved less medication than I had to take during my failed cycles. That plan also required more doctor visits to monitor my ovulation cycle. Dr. Ghazal was very dedicated to our cause that she opened the office for appointments on weekends and offered to schedule my FET on Thanksgiving if necessary. She was also was able to identify a medical condition that very likely caused my prior failed cycles and easily fixed the issue. Dr. Ghazal is someone whose brain seems to operate on a wholly different wavelength. She is knowledgeable while remaining humble, able to listen to her patients' needs, very empathetic to our concerns, and cheered us on throughout the cycle. Needless to say, her bedside manner is top-notch. Beyond the doctor, the staff at RISE is the best we have encountered in any medical practice. I was fortunate to work with Laura (RN). Laura has extensive medical training and was well equipped in answering my questions. By contrast, the coordinators at my previous clinic seemed to have little training, and merely acted as messengers for the doctors. Laura was also extremely responsive to my emails and phone calls (even at odd hours or on weekends) and was also personable at appointments. Crucially, Laura was also helpful in assisting us with transporting our embryos from my prior clinic to RISE. The RISE team (Allie, Angie, Heidi, Krystal, and Molly) were exceptional to work with! They genuinely became family throughout the process. A little less than a year after our initial consultation with Dr. Ghazal, I gave birth to our second child! As she lays in my arms, all I can think is how grateful I am that we chose to transfer our little "embryo that could" with Dr. Ghazal! read more

I am so grateful we found Dr. Ghazal. I was one of her first patients at Rise Fertility. Dr. Ghazal and her staff are truly amazing. They are both compassionate and professional. I have had IVF treatments with other Drs. and ended in chemical pregnancies. Every time I went into another cycle, my protocol wasn't changed, therefore my out come didn't change. Once we found Dr. Ghazal, she listened to our story and offered a new protocol. She's very innovative and is in the know about the newest studies and technology. She answered all my questions, even the dumb ones. Lol. I felt very comfortable with her and her staff. Her nurses, Molly and Krystal, are the best. They always got back to me right away with any concerns that I had. I am now 6 months pregnant with our rainbow baby and it was all thanks to Rise!!! read more

Infertility is a hard road. By the time we make our 1st appointment with a clinic we've already faced so much. The team at RISE made me feel heard, cared for, comforted and hopeful. The office itself is clean and professional but beyond that they CARE! Dr. G has a very warm presence but also will provide clear direction. She always listened to our fears and concerns and guided us through every step of the way. I've found her approach is more conservative than other clinics, but I appreciate her due diligence. After all, why cut corners now!?! Heidi was our Nurse, and I am literally tearing up when I think of how much I appreciate her. She saw us through some really dark moments and always found a way to restore our faith. She is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. RISE is so lucky to have her! I highly, highly recommend going to Rise. They are best in class. We are forever grateful! read more

My experience with RISE Fertility started with a request for an online consultation. I immediately received a call from Maggie at the front desk and she was extremely helpful in setting up an appointment with Dr. Ghazal a fertility assessment. Dr. Ghazal was so sweet and made me feel extremely comfortable and at ease. She has a way of being very matter of fact yet nurturing at the same time. She walked me through all of the tests and assessments that she was going to do in order to give me all of the information that I was looking for and lay out the different options ahead of me. It was a great experience and I loved the warmth I felt from the RISE team. Another great thing about Rise is their office location. What a great space. Being located right on the water is tough to beat. I'd say second to none. Thanks so much to the Rise team for providing such an incredible experience! I highly recommend them! read more

Dr. Ghazal and team are excellent. I would drive more than 80 miles to see her for each ultrasound and procedure. I have both children because of her and there is just not enough words to show my appreciation. Love you, Dr. Ghazal. Thank you so much! read more

4.5/5. Rise fertility is amazing. Particularly Dr. Ghazal and her medical staff are amazing. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ghazal and Molly. Prior to coming to Rise, I had been seen at a fertility clinic in Clovis, and communication was difficult. Most clinics often say call us immediately if you have questions but it's near impossible to reach anyone. That is not the case here! Whether it was through email or phone call, someone was always available for assistance. I think that's important considering how much Ivf is. My only complaint is that being new to an Ivf cycle, I didn't understand that a quote for Ivf does not include the transferring of the egg or the care after before graduation. I felt like that part of communication that was handled by their billing staff wasn't upfront. Initially the ob visits were paid out of pocket because they said my insurance didn't cover it and then it was. Angie is great however sometimes it felt frustrating. I want to say the clinic is so nice but they're used to wealthier patients so the experience with billing insurance is lacking. Of course this does not take away from how amazing the staff all are. I cannot recommend Dr. Ghazal enough, I mean I am pregnant . read more

I can not say enough good things about my amazing experience at Rise Fertility, especially because of Dr. Ghazal and Molly, my nurse. They went above and beyond during my entire experience there. My husband and I had seen many, many doctors during our 6 year journey with infertility and we never felt we were at the right place. It was not until we met Dr. Ghazal that I felt success was in our future. The care, patience, attention to detail, organization, communication, and overall warmth (that we never received anywhere else) made every difference in the world. We are about to give birth to our first baby boy in a week via IVF, using an egg donor, and it is all thanks to the special care and attention we received at RISE. We will for sure be back for baby #2. Thank you to the entire staff for making our dreams reality! read more

Amazing staff , excellent doctor , truly make every visit great . Office is very nice , clean and definitely would recommend for family trying have little one with some help read more

This review is in support of Dr. Ghazal and RISE Fertility in Newport Beach, CA. I followed Dr. Ghazal over from her practice at HRC as a second time patient after she helped me get pregnant successfully on my first attempt at IVF when I was just 1 month shy of turning 40. We had been trying unsuccessfully for years with no luck. Without her skills and training, I would have never become a mom and I am incredibly grateful for her. PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCE: The moment I met Dr. Ghazal, I knew I had found my Doctor. She made me feel incredibly at ease and comfortable. She is easy to talk to, arms you with knowledge to help you understand your own unique fertility situation, and presents you with the best options to fit your own individual circumstances. Dr. Ghazal is a boss behind the desk: professional, straightforward, honest, thorough, and articulate. Her years of Ivy League education and training are evident every time she speaks. She is on top of all the cutting edge technology and latest research. At the bedside: she is compassionate, friendly, knowledgable, ashe makes you feel comfortable, nd she prefers to perform her own ultrasounds and manage all her cases personally. She is a mom of 3 kids herself and is extremely relatable. Her knowledge, training, and humble disposition make her incredibly trustworthy. Dr. Ghazal takes the time to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions, and even though she is a busy physician, you never feel rushed. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and truly wants to help you get pregnant. WAIT TIME: All of my wait times for my appointments were short, less than 15 minutes. I was always in and out which was really helpful since you have to come so frequently during your cycle which can be a disruption to your day if you work. FRONT DESK STAFF: The front desk staff is extremely polite and helpful. Maggie was always at the desk when I arrived and always greeted me with a smile and was great at answering any questions I had. A lot of doctor's offices have rude front desk staff which really takes away from the patient experience and hurts the reputation of the Doctor. So I appreciate that Dr. Ghazal has staffed her office with helpful and polite staff to round out her amazing team. NURSE COORDINATOR: Molly was my nurse coordinator and she was amazing! Very easy to talk to, answered all my questions, kept me up to date on everything, showed me how to do all my injections, and on a personal note, was just such a sweet lady to work with. I was so happy to have her support throughout the process. OFFICE: Dr. Ghazal's office is located in Newport Beach, CA overlooking the harbor. The office is clean and beautifully appointed and has a very calm atmosphere. This just adds to your overall experience. In summary, Dr. Ghazal has created a first in class, top notch fertility care practice where you will received hands on personalized care from an exceptional physician and her incredible team. Look no further! read more

Rise fertility is the best! I have been to multiple different fertility clinics and nothing compares to this one. They have the most amazing, welcoming and loving staff. Our calls/emails were always answered immediately. The clinic and the location is beautiful. Dr. Sanaz Ghazal was phenomenal, she was very attentive to all of our questions and concerns. She walked us through everything and made us feel very comfortable and cared for. We are extremely thankful to have had this great experience with them and could not recommend this place more! read more

I had the best experience with Dr. Ghazal, Molly and the rise team all together! Everyone is so experienced and helpful! Dr. Ghazal is the most caring doctor I ever had and made my experience phenomenal. She always took the time to listen to my needs and concerns and always made me feel better! Molly is my go to girl, who was always there for me every step of the way and was always there to answer my questions. She has a heart of gold and walked me through everything every step of the way. I will always forever cherish Rise Fertility snd their team and appreciate all their help!!! read more

RISE was fantastic and took me on when I was at a frustrating point in my fertility journey. Molly and Dr Ghazal were patient with my specific asks and very sensitive to my past pains. They treated me with such tender care and very quickly achieved success! I am looking forward to our rainbow baby coming soon and can't recommend RISE and the staff more. Thank you Molly and Dr Ghazal! read more

Choose RISE! Dr Ghazal and her team are phenomenal. They do what needs to be done for their patients to achieve the best outcomes possible. This is our third pregnancy with Dr Ghazal, our first at RISE, we kept following her because she is the best! read more

My journey at RISE Fertility began with a conversation I was having with a friend who was going through her own struggles with infertility and she mentioned she had found this beautiful place on the water in Newport Beach. I have always been hesitant when going to any doctors office just because it always make me feel scared and anxious. However, I decided to take the plunge and book an appointment with Dr. Ghazal and see where it took me. I was beyond shocked that when I walked in the front door it felt like I was at a friends home because of the warmth of the staff and the actual office. I was greeted with a Nespresso and filled out my information and saw the doctor right away. Dr. Ghazal was ACTUALLY interested in my story and took the time to hear my story, comments, and concerns. I can say that the beginning of my experience has been nothing but amazing and I cant wait to see where my journey takes me! Thanks so much to the RISE team for providing such an incredible experience! I highly recommend them! read more

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After A LOT of research, I chose Dr. Ghazal and RISE fertility to guide me through my egg-freezing journey. My research consisted of reading countless reviews on Yelp and sifting through ratings on FertilityIQ. I thought it would be best to have a couple doctors picked out and then decide who I felt the most comfortable with. I decided to meet with Dr. Ghazal first, and after meeting her, I knew I didn't have to look any further. For me, she was it! I just finished the process and have nothing but amazing feelings about the entire process. From the very first appointment, Dr. Ghazal and her staff were so kind, patient, and informative. If I had any doubts, they were all gone after the first appointment. All throughout the process, I was listened to, comforted, and reassured. My primary nurse was Krystal and I truly couldn't have asked for a better nurse to be by my side. She and I communicated through phone and email leading up to and throughout the process and I never had to worry about not getting a response. She's just an angel. I also worked with Laura, another RN, and she was just as amazing and informative, helping me with all my fears. I was very nervous about my procedure day, but the nurse and anesthesiologist at the clinic were absolutely amazing! Just before they started, Dr. Ghazal came in and held my hand as they helped me fall asleep. She is one of, if not the most, nurturing physicians I have ever worked with. I truly couldn't be happier that my fertility journey has been with RISE, Dr. Ghazal, Krystal, Laura, and the rest of their amazing staff. I also need to mention Angie who handles all the finances. I was so overwhelmed with questions about payments and she couldn't have been sweeter or more informative, which really helped me to feel organized and relaxed during a time that could have easily been really stressful. I would trust any of my friends and family in their care and just owe them such a debt of gratitude.... beautiful office, beautiful staff, beyond beautiful experience. read more