Genetics & IVF Institute

Do NOT go here if you want to have a successful pregnancy. The Drs are fine– but the administrative functions and particularly the nurses they «assign» to patients are disorganized and incompetent. And the lab is a complete mystery… Taking month long holidays — only running blood work 2 hours every day. Worst experience.

Wife and I chose this place after we had a meet and greet and we are so happy we did. The staff is so great, helpful, informative, and caring. Growing your family or trying to have a baby is such a personal, emotional, and draining process, so having a supportive fertility group is vital to the experience.
I have read bad reviews of other clinics regarding scheduling and how it was so difficult and it would end up messing up their cycle — Scheduling here was AWESOME and we NEVER had any problems. You could always count on a follow-​up email or phone call.
We are currently 7 weeks with our first baby and praying and hoping for a happy and healthy 9 months!
Highly recommend!
Side Note — we first visited Shady Grove in Waldorf because the location was much closer and did not like the doctor at all.

I had my sonogram here and first trimester screens here and if I had these tests at my regular OB’s office, I would not have had anyone to really explain the tests. The genetic counselor I saw explains the tests better than my doctor does. My doctor even ran a 2^nd trimester test without asking me about it first. I did not want the test and it has a high false positive rate. Genetics and IVF called me back at almost 6pm after I left a message because I was concerned. My OB had not even contacted me and I was worried about the results and next steps after this test that I did not know was going to be performed by the OB. Mary, at GIVF, even explained to me how the FTS I had replaced the Quad screen in 2007 and was more accurate than the 2^nd trimester Quad screen. Both my first trimester screens had been low or very low risk. So, I was pretty shocked to get this other result from my OB and then not even know the test had been run on me. Thank God for GIVF is all I can really say.
Professional staff and the genetic counselor explained each test and procedure. I wish I could have all my OB Care at a facility of this caliber. Relaxing waiting room complete with a salt water fish tank. They even have WiFi in the waiting room. I really liked the person I met with because she let me know all of the risks and rates of accuracy of each screen. It was a good experience. The sonogram tech was just amazing. The woman who drew my blood was excellent and friendly as well. You cannot go wrong with this place for genetic or first trimester screens. They even fit me in on short notice for my first trimester screens because my regular OB was off with my due date and the screen was time dependent.

My husband and I are in an IVF cycle currently; implantation is to happen Monday. I wanted to write a review now so I don’t skew it based on the results of the implantation.
It is important to note that this is our second experience with a DC-​area fertility clinic. The first experience was not at all positive (just abad experience with the staff and doctor), so we switched to GIVF before we started any treatment at the other place.
I made an appointment using the on-​line appointment form, and was very surprised to receive a call early Monday morning. We scheduled a consultation with the doctor and began to arrange to have our medical records transferred. before the appointment, I received a call from a financial counselor who may be the nicest person on earth. She was very helpful both on the phone and via email.
We met with Dr. Lincoln who told us that one thing that makes his clinic different is the level of service. In retrospect, I can say I wholeheartedly agree there. I highly recommend this clinic primarily because of the outstanding service level… many healthcare providers seem to forget that they are a service-​oriented industry. Dr. Lincoln was very direct with us, was not judgemental (see my experience with Shady Grove Fertility clinic in another review!), and managed to be warm but professional at the same time. From there we went to meet with the nurse, who also may be competing for title of nicest person on earth (everyone at givf was nice, informed, and helpful, just FYI.) After meeting with the nurse, we met with a financial person. She pretty much spelled out our insurance coverage and our out-​of-​pocket costs… and helped us find ways of saving a few $$$ (they gave us pharm samples of the most expensive drug which saved us about $ 1300.)
We started IVF treatment and every step of the way we were guided by staff of the clinic. They reviewed meds with us, both on the phone and during the medication class (to new patients… this is VERY important as med screwups can result in a lost cycle); they were available via email and phone around the clock; they answered all questions thoughfully; oh, and they are open on Saturdays and Sundays, so you’re cycle is NOT based on what works best for their office hours.
Mostly I can say that everyone at GIVF has been highly professional, warm, precise, thoughful, and aware of our needs. The day of the retrieval I had no nervousness. Saturday morning we received the call letting us know that our implantation would be Monday (!!!)
I very much recommend this fertility center. And will update with the results of Monday’s implantation :)

The doctor that performed the procedure had a very thick accent. Had to ask her to repeat herself several times, and honestly I didn’t get the best vibe from her, but she was professional. The genetics counselor who debriefed us was very easy to understand and helpful with all our questions. They’ve got this really cool saltwater aquarium on the 3^rd floor including Nemo and family, as well as Dory and friends. =P
Too early to say we are fans, but it was a good experience overall.