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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 14:30

I made an appointment with both of them for next week, price wise they both charge the same. I am so confused on which one to go for, i know i should see them first before making up my mind, but I am so afraid to make the wrong choice again. If any of you Ladies has see both of them please give me some advise.
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Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 18:16

Dr. Fakih, of course, hands down. You might not click with him, but he's extremely knowledgeable and just knowing you're in good hands will make all the difference. After we heard about him, I decided this will be my last IVF. And it was :) So good luck ladies!

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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 15:43

Hi Sarahbabygirl, Now that you met both doctors, who did you decide to go with in the end? I am facing the exact same dilemma! I had gone with hubby to Conceive last year & he was put off with Dr. P's comments to him so now I have to decide between my other 2 options. Would love your advise/comparison between the 2. Thanks!

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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 19:15

I have heard that there is a big difference in the fees. Dr Fakih is suppose to be the most expensive RE around. Maybe he is worth it though so prob best to meet with both of them and decide for yourself.

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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 18:31

I'm seeing Dr Awatif at DGFC, she is an Emirati consultant, am really happy with her. I'm just about to have egg collection on first round of IVF after 3 rounds of IUI last year. She's very caring and quite motherly as well as knowledgeable, she doesn't give you too much information unless you ask for it (which works well for us but might not suit everyone) she's also fun which makes the whole experience nicer :)

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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 17:42

I'm seeing Dr Mohammed and in the middle of my first round of IVF (just had my egg retrieval) - started with Dr Hena (also at DGFC) for tests/consultations and switched to Dr Mohammed for the actual treatment. It's going really well so far. Good luck with everything xx Hi tubestrike - just wanted to wish you good luck and sending you lots of babydust xx

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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 17:41

I'm seeing Dr Mohammed and in the middle of my first round of IVF (just had my egg retrieval) - started with Dr Hena (also at DGFC) for tests/consultations and switched to Dr Mohammed for the actual treatment. It's going really well so far. Good luck with everything xx

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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 17:23

im still reading this thread ladies, as im really interested in consultants.. good luck to everyone starting treatment soon xx

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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 15:20

Happy to meet up Sarahbabygirl. PM me on ndoueal at hotmail.com Hi Niceedee, You have got a mail, you can remove your ad. See you soon

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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 21:46

Happy to meet up Sarahbabygirl. <em>edited by niceedee on 04/02/2011</em>

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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 13:55

Hi sarahbabygirl Yes, I've been doing acupuncture for all cycles except the first and did notice a significant change in fragmentation etc. The problem is I'm 41 (nearly 42 now) so just getting old! I've recently found a great chinese acupuncturist, Dr Gu, in Satwa. Hi Niceedee,, Acupuncture did help be bringing my FSH level to normal one, I have heard about Dr Gu and she seems to be very good, I understood that treating infertility is her specialty. I would love to meet with some ladies going through ICSI.

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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 22:20

Hi sarahbabygirl Yes, I've been doing acupuncture for all cycles except the first and did notice a significant change in fragmentation etc. The problem is I'm 41 (nearly 42 now) so just getting old! I've recently found a great chinese acupuncturist, Dr Gu, in Satwa.

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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 13:52

I have had 6 rounds of ICSI over the past 2 years in Dubai and in Australia (2 with Conceive, 1 with Fakih, 3 with Monash IVF) all of which have been unsuccessful. I have decided to give it one last try in Dubai and met with Dr Mohammed at DGFC last week. Personally I think he is great - thorough, scientific, nice bedside manner and the first person to actually challenge what has been done over the last 2 years and suggest a complete change in protocol! I would have chosen him over Dr Fakih any time and the only reason I never met him prior was they just don't answer the phone at DGFC so this time I went there in person and got an appt for the same week! I probably won't start cycling for a couple of months but really want a sibling for my now 4 yr old daughter. Good luck with your choices and plenty of baby dust your way ladies. niceedee Thank you Niceedee for your input, I have met Dr Fakih this week and meeting Dr Mohamed in a couple of days. My choice will be based not on statics but the offered protocol as you mentioned. This will be my last try also and it has be done very soon. Will let you know how I get on with Dr Mohamed. Have you considered acupuncture??? It does help in some cases. Good luck to you too.

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 20:08

I have had 6 rounds of ICSI over the past 2 years in Dubai and in Australia (2 with Conceive, 1 with Fakih, 3 with Monash IVF) all of which have been unsuccessful. I have decided to give it one last try in Dubai and met with Dr Mohammed at DGFC last week. Personally I think he is great - thorough, scientific, nice bedside manner and the first person to actually challenge what has been done over the last 2 years and suggest a complete change in protocol! I would have chosen him over Dr Fakih any time and the only reason I never met him prior was they just don't answer the phone at DGFC so this time I went there in person and got an appt for the same week! I probably won't start cycling for a couple of months but really want a sibling for my now 4 yr old daughter. Good luck with your choices and plenty of baby dust your way ladies. niceedee

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 10:00

Consider Dr Pankaj in sharjah please! Conceive clinic. It is not that far, really. It takes max 30 min from the springs and it is totally worth it. i am now 14 weeks pregnant after my first treatment with him. He is really the best. At first we didn´t go there because of the distance but i promise you it is not that far and definetely worth it

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 07:25

Yeah for sure I will. This is my first time on the whole fertility cycle and although i have read tonnes I have yet to experience the treatment!! Hi Serendipity, how did your app with Dr Fakih went, would love to hear from you. Thank you Hi Sarababygirl It was ok thanks - we have decicded to go with him - he was very positive, which is good but I am a bit of a pesimist really!!! I have read so much on ICSI so I didnt have many questions then but he was very nice and said to call him if I have any questions and the nurses are just so lovely. Start treatment soon and feeling quite nervous. How is everything going with you? x Hi Serendpity, I am doing well, thank you for asking. Met with him today, he was very positive, he even went through his PP presentation telling us about our chances to conceive, will start the stimulation soon should we decide to go with him. Let me know if you want to talk, I can either email you or we can meet up for a coffee, I live in Jumeirah 1. Hi , The PP presentation sounds interesting. Speak soon You have got an email, you can remove your email addr. Speak to you soon

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 21:46

Yeah for sure I will. This is my first time on the whole fertility cycle and although i have read tonnes I have yet to experience the treatment!! Hi Serendipity, how did your app with Dr Fakih went, would love to hear from you. Thank you Hi Sarababygirl It was ok thanks - we have decicded to go with him - he was very positive, which is good but I am a bit of a pesimist really!!! I have read so much on ICSI so I didnt have many questions then but he was very nice and said to call him if I have any questions and the nurses are just so lovely. Start treatment soon and feeling quite nervous. How is everything going with you? x Hi Serendpity, I am doing well, thank you for asking. Met with him today, he was very positive, he even went through his PP presentation telling us about our chances to conceive, will start the stimulation soon should we decide to go with him. Let me know if you want to talk, I can either email you or we can meet up for a coffee, I live in Jumeirah 1. Hi , The PP presentation sounds interesting. Speak soon <em>edited by serendipity77 on 30/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 21:11

Yeah for sure I will. This is my first time on the whole fertility cycle and although i have read tonnes I have yet to experience the treatment!! Hi Serendipity, how did your app with Dr Fakih went, would love to hear from you. Thank you Hi Sarababygirl It was ok thanks - we have decicded to go with him - he was very positive, which is good but I am a bit of a pesimist really!!! I have read so much on ICSI so I didnt have many questions then but he was very nice and said to call him if I have any questions and the nurses are just so lovely. Start treatment soon and feeling quite nervous. How is everything going with you? x Hi Serendpity, I am doing well, thank you for asking. Met with him today, he was very positive, he even went through his PP presentation telling us about our chances to conceive, will start the stimulation soon should we decide to go with him. Let me know if you want to talk, I can either email you or we can meet up for a coffee, I live in Jumeirah 1.

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 19:03

Yeah for sure I will. This is my first time on the whole fertility cycle and although i have read tonnes I have yet to experience the treatment!! Hi Serendipity, how did your app with Dr Fakih went, would love to hear from you. Thank you Hi Sarababygirl It was ok thanks - we have decicded to go with him - he was very positive, which is good but I am a bit of a pesimist really!!! I have read so much on ICSI so I didnt have many questions then but he was very nice and said to call him if I have any questions and the nurses are just so lovely. Start treatment soon and feeling quite nervous. How is everything going with you? x

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 12:33

Yeah for sure I will. This is my first time on the whole fertility cycle and although i have read tonnes I have yet to experience the treatment!! Hi Serendipity, how did your app with Dr Fakih went, would love to hear from you. Thank you

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 17:50

Hope your appts go well, i would be really interested to know how you get on. Where does dr mohamed work?? Thank you Nickym1d Both Drs Mohamed and Wael worth with DFGD http://www.dgfc.ae/Our%20Team.htm

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 17:11

Hope your appts go well, i would be really interested to know how you get on. Where does dr mohamed work??

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 16:34

Ah, I see. Wish you all the best. Thank you Kermi, wish the same to all ladies going trough this

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 16:32

Yeah for sure I will. This is my first time on the whole fertility cycle and although i have read tonnes I have yet to experience the treatment!! I had my fist DS who is 3 now trough ICSI, trying for a second one, my advice to you is stay positive and hope for the best, it's an emotional rollercoaster with incomparable reward. Good luck to you.

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 16:19

Yeah for sure I will. This is my first time on the whole fertility cycle and although i have read tonnes I have yet to experience the treatment!!

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Ah, I see. Wish you all the best.

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 15:21

I made an appointment with both of them for next week, price wise they both charge the same. I am so confused on which one to go for, i know i should see them first before making up my mind, but I am so afraid to make the wrong choice again. If any of you Ladies has see both of them please give me some advise. Thanks a lot To choose a doctor is a very personal choice IMO, so reviews of others are helpful but cannot really decide for you. I would visit all 2 (or 3) places before you decide on a doctor (the third place would be Conceive in Sharjah, if the drive to Sharjah would be ok for you). Check also if you feel comfortable with the clinic set up, the nurses, the clinic timings, check if there's a 24/7 emergency support, and if the doctor is available outside clinic hours. Best of luck. Thank you Kermi, I use to be a patient at conceive.

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 15:16

Hi Sarahbabygirl I have seen Dr Wael and will be seeing Dr. Fakih tomorrow. I have read so many mixed reviews so will let you know how I get on with Dr. Fakih. Dr.Wael was ok but I thought it best to see someone else for comparison. Sorry I cant help anymore at the moment. x I would really apprecaite it, I have read so many reviews as well and got all confused about this, I am not new to the treatment but 'want to give it a go with different Dr. Thank you again

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 14:48

I made an appointment with both of them for next week, price wise they both charge the same. I am so confused on which one to go for, i know i should see them first before making up my mind, but I am so afraid to make the wrong choice again. If any of you Ladies has see both of them please give me some advise. Thanks a lot To choose a doctor is a very personal choice IMO, so reviews of others are helpful but cannot really decide for you. I would visit all 2 (or 3) places before you decide on a doctor (the third place would be Conceive in Sharjah, if the drive to Sharjah would be ok for you). Check also if you feel comfortable with the clinic set up, the nurses, the clinic timings, check if there's a 24/7 emergency support, and if the doctor is available outside clinic hours. Best of luck.

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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 14:37

Hi Sarahbabygirl I have seen Dr Wael and will be seeing Dr. Fakih tomorrow. I have read so many mixed reviews so will let you know how I get on with Dr. Fakih. Dr.Wael was ok but I thought it best to see someone else for comparison. Sorry I cant help anymore at the moment. x

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