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