My wife Stephanie and I began our journey to attempt to become parents in 2011. At that time, I had severe white-coat syndrome and fear of giving birth. As a result, Steph tried to conceive first, but after two unsuccessful IVF attempts at another clinic, we called it quits.
Finding the DMV's Top Fertility Specialist
When I turned 35 in 2016, I felt the need to look into my own chances of conceiving so I wouldn't have regrets. I had an initial consult with the previous doctor, but something wasn't clicking. I asked my brother, who is a physician, for recommendations. He sent me CDC report data on fertility clinics nationwide. Dr. Sharara at VCRM was head and shoulders above any other office in the DMV!
Sitting in the waiting room for my initial consult, I overheard a pharmaceutical rep say to staff: “He is a rock star.” As a same-sex couple, I was anxious about how people would react, but Dr. Sharara and Nurse Jo put those concerns to rest instantly.
Personalized Preparation and Guidance
Dr. Sharara provided an honest, thorough plan. He recommended a nutritional diet program, and by following his guidance, I lost 35 pounds before transfer day! His approach was perfectly balanced from start to finish.
Our IVF path wasn't without obstacles. Dr. Sharara's overly thorough testing uncovered issues that other doctors missed, allowing him to treat them before transfer to maximize our chances.
Overcoming Setbacks and Welcoming Two Babies
Both times we completed IVF cycles with Dr. Sharara, we were blessed with the greatest gift ever: two beautiful babies! First our daughter (now a spunky toddler), and then our newborn son!
