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If you have more questions about assisted reproduction, contact a fertility specialist at one of our Chicago and Northwest Indiana centers.
Midwest Fertility Center
Main Office
4333 Main Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
P: 630-810-0212
F: 630-810-1027
Illinois Locations
- Downers Grove, IL
- Naperville, IL
- Chicago, IL
Indiana Locations
- Merrillville, IN
- Munster, IN
- Valparaiso, IN
Answers from Our Fertility Specialist Serving Chicago and Northwest Indiana
For couples trying to conceive a child, the first priority is getting basic facts about infertility and how to proceed with assisted reproduction. There are countless questions and emotions involved in moving forward with infertility testing and treatment. Dr. Amos Madanes, a leading fertility specialist serving Chicago and Northwest Indiana for more than 20 years, believes in providing as many answers as possible.
At Midwest Fertility Center, our staff is committed to assisting each patient with honesty and compassion – if you have more questions or concerns about the assisted reproduction process, please do not hesitate to contact us right away or join us for an Open House event.
- What is a fertility specialist?
- When should I consider seeing a fertility specialist?
- What can I expect as a patient?
- What is the cost for an initial consultation?
- Will my insurance cover fertility treatments?
- Is there a payment plan?
- I am interested in a tubal ligation reversal. What do I need to do?
- What is the cost of a reversal?
- I am considering in vitro fertilization (IVF). How much does it cost?
What is a fertility specialist?
A fertility specialist is a gynecologist who after completing his or her training in gynecology, took an additional two to three years of approved subspecialty training in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Fertility specialists are not general gynecologists that have a special interest in infertility and simply treat many patients with fertility issues in their obstetrics and gynecologic practice. The reproductive endocrinologist usually does not practice obstetrics, and his/her practice is geared and focused on the patient with fertility problems.
When should I consider seeing a fertility specialist?
After six to 12 months of unsuccessful attempts to get pregnant, it is highly recommended that you seek the advice of a fertility specialist. If you are a woman older than 35, you should see a reproductive endocrinologist (fertility expert) after six months of unsuccessful attempts to become pregnant.
What can I expect as a patient?
First, you and your partner will come in for an initial consultation with the physician to discuss your medical history. The physician will then recommend that you undergo a comprehensive evaluation, which may include various laboratory tests and procedures depending on your specific condition. Once the evaluation is complete, you will return for a consult to review the results of the evaluation and to consider the various assisted reproduction treatment options.
What is the cost for an initial consultation?
The fee is $260. If you have insurance, as a courtesy our billing department will call to verify your basic medical coverage. We will notify you before your first visit with a fertility specialist in Chicago or Northwest Indiana as to whether the initial consultation fee will be covered.
Will my insurance cover fertility treatments?
It all depends on your insurance plan. Normally, office visits and any diagnostic tests are covered. Treatment, on the other hand, may not be covered unless you have fertility coverage. Our billing department can assist you with your insurance questions or concerns.
Is there a payment plan?
If your insurance does not cover fertility treatment, Midwest Fertility Center offers payment packages for cycles of treatment. Payment is required prior to the start of treatment. If you are interested in financing your treatments, we will be more than happy to refer you to a medical financing company.
I am interested in a tubal ligation reversal. What do I need to do?
Schedule an initial consultation to discuss tubal ligation reversal with a fertility specialist at our Chicago or Northwest Indiana centers. It is recommended that you bring along a copy of the surgical note from the physician who performed your tubal ligation procedure. If a portion of your tubes were actually removed, a pathology report would be helpful. Please note: There must be three to four centimeters of fallopian tube present for reconstruction to be successful.
What is the cost of a tubal litigation reversal?
The physician’s fee is $5,100. In addition, the operating room charges are typically $6,000.
I am considering IVF (in vitro fertilization). How much does it cost?
The in vitro fertilization procedure costs around $7,200. This fee includes all associated (e.g., monitoring, physician, laboratory, anesthesia, operating room). However, it does not cover the cost of medications.
For more information or to schedule a consultation with a fertility specialist in the Chicago or Northwest Indiana area, please contact Midwest Fertility Center today.