With all the talk about healthcare reform, the constant stream of advertising for back pain treatments, and the claims of success for various forms of advanced cancer treatments, when was the last time a medical doctor offered a money back deal?,
Imagine this—if the doctor does not accomplish what you ask for, and pay for, you get your money back. The patient must be a “prime candidate”, but if you qualify and don’t get the result, you get your cash back.

According to Dr. Arthur Wisot of Reproductive Partners Medical Group, “We’ve seen a fairly large number of young couples—people in their twenties---who have an absolute need for IVF.” But, he told www.OC180NEWS.com it is hard for these couples to make the $11,000+ investment if there is a risk they will not get pregnant. The procedure cost that much for each cycle, so, without a money back guarantee, if a couple is not successful on the first attempt, the money is gone and no baby to show for it.

In IVF, the eggs are removed from the woman and the sperm is taken from the man. The eggs and sperm are then literally mixed in a test tube in the lab for a few days. Following this brief incubation period, the fertilized eggs, usually one or two, are implanted in the woman’s uterus. Dr. Wisot said his group has performed more than 10,000 successful implantations. “There are more than 10,000 children walking around today because of the procedures we have performed.”

Not all couples will qualify for the money back guarantee, which is called the Success Prime Program. Dr. Wisot said the program “is really very simple. If we determine that you are an eligible candidate, and if you do not get pregnant with embryos from either a fresh or frozen embryo IVF cycle, you will receive a refund of the Global Fee of $11,650 standard IVF or $13,350 for IVF with egg donation."
Among other characteristics, prime candidates using their own eggs must be under the age of 34, not be overweight (BMI under 30), and both partners must be non-smokers for at least six months. If the patient is using an egg donor, the egg donor must meet all the requirements of a prime candidate.

There are some other restrictions, such as no history of endometriosis, fibroids or polycystic ovaries. Dr. Wisot told www.OC180NEWS.com “We’re looking for the people who are prime candidates—young, healthy—women who just have a fertility problem that’s preventing them from getting pregnant, but would not influence their outcome. This is an underserved group. These are people who are not coming in and having this done because of the financial concerns. Since we have such good Success rates in this prime group of patience, we felt that we could offer a money back guarantee if they don’t get pregnant.”
The medical group’s web site includes the following information regarding their Westminster office:
“The Westminster office opened in November 2006 as a result of the relocation of RPMG's original Long Beach Office, which was one of the first IVF centers in California. Our Westminster location, just off the 405 freeway at Westminster Boulevard, allows us to continue to serve our Los Angeles County-Long Beach patients and to also better serve our Orange County patients. In the Westminster location, we offer comprehensive evaluation and practical treatment of all aspects of infertility care. All offices of Reproductive Partners provide general infertility care and conventional fertility treatments as well as preparation for assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as IVF with ICSI and PGD. In addition, Westminster serves as the main endocrine laboratory facility for the Los Angeles and Orange County offices, performing hormone tests for all the patients in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. Along with our friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff, doctors Denise Cassidenti, Gregory Rosen, and Bill Yee are available to serve your patient needs.”

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