Female Patient Testimonials

When I started looking for IVF locations, I was so nervous. I was new to Texas and IVF here and didn’t know anybody to ask for experiences or opinions I literally took a chance and picked this clinic.  My doctor at Austin Fertility was Dr. Maya Barsky. I have to admit that I was leery of female IVF doctors because of some issues in the past, which I know is unfair to judge all female doctors because of a few that didn’t sit well with me (but that’s what I did). I had my consultation via FaceTime with Dr. Barsky, she seemed kind, answered any all questions I had and took her time, and she was just so positive.

With each appointment I had with Dr. Barsky, I came to realized how truly great She was. She was so friendly and really took her time with me and my husband. She went through our medical history, our options going forward, which specialized doctors to speak with due to my age, situation, etc.

There was one appointment where my husband and I were concerned about a medical issue that  may have changed our minds about having a baby, and Dr. Barksy didn’t pressure us either way. In fact, she told us to speak to a certain kind of specialty doctor and gave us a name and phone number of a few. She told us one of our options if we were unsure how to proceed was to wait a month or two if we needed, just to make sure we were making the right decision for my safety and sanity. I knew right then that this doctor was truly WONDERFUL and made to be a doctor. We ended up being “cleared” by the specialized doctor and going through with IVF on time.

At my embryo transfer, Dr. Barsky and her team seemed as excited as I was. The two embryologists were friendly, informative and great. Dr. Barsky and her team of nurses (and also the embryologists) were like my support system since, sadly, my husband couldn’t be there. Even without him there, I truly felt supported by everyone in the room. Once the embryo was safely in, I cried happy and exhausted tears. The build up in getting to that point was a lot but I was so happy and hopeful. Throughout this whole cycle, Dr. Barksy held my hand at times, gave me hugs at times, and treated me like a human being and not just a client or a patient. We ALL deserve a doctor like her for this emotional rollercoaster of a process.

I’m happy to say that I am now 12 weeks pregnant (if you’re reading this Dr. Barksy or Austin Fertility staff- IT’S A BOY!). I’ve graduated from the clinic to my OB/GYN labor and delivery doctor. I wish I could have Dr. Barsky as my doctor for this whole pregnancy journey. I’ve told her this many times so she knows. 🙂

I would have written this positive review whether my IVF process resulted in a pregnancy or not though, simply because it’s the truth and Dr. Barksy and her team deserve it. I’m so incredibly happy that I went to Austin Fertility and had Dr. Barsky as my doctor.

Dr. Kavoussi, Nurses and Staff, It is with the most grateful hearts that we have you to thank for this happy and healthy baby boy.  We still talk about your positive spirits that made a difficult time just a bit easier.  Thank you for this gift and for all that you do!

My husband and I were trying for a year and suffered from reoccurring chemical pregnancies.  We found Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi’s fertility clinic on google.  I received a consultation and became a patient of Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi’s in June of 2019.  In my consultation with Dr. Kavoussi, he addressed every concern, made me feel very positive and sure that he would help me figure out what was preventing my husband and I from conceiving a healthy pregnancy.  My blood work showed my prolactin level was elevated so Dr. Kavoussi prescribed me cabergoline to level my hormones which was contributing to why I was having reoccurring miscarriages and prolonged cycles.  I also had an HSG dye test which shows that both of my Fallopian tubes were thankfully open.  I fell pregnant in October of 2019 on Femara, progesterone suppositories, cabergoline and timed intercourse.  Just 3 cycles in of being on cabergoline and a patient of Dr. Kavoussi.  I am so thankful for Dr. Kavoussi for helping me resolve my fertility issue and being so attentive to my concerns.  I carried my pregnancy to term without any complications.  I gave birth on the 4th of July 2020.  I currently have a happy and healthy 1 year old that fills our life with SO much LOVE & LIGHT.  Now that our daughter is one, we are back at Dr. Kavoussi’s office ready to ttc for baby #2.  Our baby girl is here with us today because of Dr. Kavoussi and his team!  I refer all of my friends with fertility issues to him.  He really is knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his patients.  If you’re reading this review like I was a few years back debating on whether or not to book a consult I’d say give him a call!  He will NOT let you down!

My experiences here were phenomenal.  The doctors, nurses, ins reps, office managers, financial people- all the rest are amazing.  I had a retrieval at age 37, I’m holding my son now from my first FET at age 38.  They were cautious and careful.  Dr. K is amazing.  I’m starting another FET now.  Gladly recommend Austin Fertility / Westlake IVF.

My experience at Westlake IVF has been quite amazing!  The entire team from receptionists, to sonographer, nurse practitioner, and doctors have all been amazing!!!  I am an actual person to them, not just another patient like I felt was treated at other clinics.  We have had great success in our process so far.  Communication has been great and I always feel well informed.  I highly recommend Westlake IVF to anyone!

Dr. Kavoussi, Amy & Staff…  Thank you so very much for everything you did.  We are sad that this will be our last appointment with your office.  Thank you for being so caring and attentive to us during this process.  We look forward to introducing you to our bundle of joy in 6 months!

Dr. Kavoussi and team, Thank you for everything you have done for us.  We are so appreciative of every one of you.  We hope to bring the baby to visit you some day soon  🙂

Hi Dr. Barsky, Theresa, Andrea & Ann…  wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!  Hope you all have a healthy and happy holiday season.  Thank you for all that you have done for us, to make our dreams of a family a (soon to be) reality!  You have made us feel so comfortable and confident in the whole process.  Looking forward to the next steps in 2021!

Dr. Kavoussi, words cannot express my gratitude for the years of wonderful care I have been blessed to received from you.  Thank you so much for all you have done, and all you continue to do for couples like us who have struggled with fertility issues.  You are a unique doctor to say the least.

Westlake IVF & Austin Fertility Team – Hope this season is every bit as wonderful as you are!  We are grateful for your genuine care.  Merry Christmas!

Dear AFRM Team, Thank you so much for all your support, encouragement, and professionalism.  We appreciate how you have walked with us through this long process and are grateful for your dedication and care.  You do an amazing job!

Dr. Kavoussi and Amy, we couldn’t have done this without you and will be forever grateful for our bundle of joy!  Thank you so much for everything you do!

Dr. Kavoussi & Team, our beautiful daughter will be turning a year old in two weeks.  When we were struggling to get pregnant, time dragged on forever but now it seems to be flying.  I just wanted to thank you for bringing this perfect little person into our lives.  She is so sweet, funny, smart, and all around amazing.  She brings so much joy to every day.  I can’t imagine life without her in it.  You all have truly changed our lives by helping us bring her into our family and with all of the compassion and encouragement you showed us along the way.  Thank you for everything!  I hope you are all doing well during these unusual times.

Dr. Kavoussi, Amy and staff were wonderful throughout our infertility journey.  It felt very much like we were communicating with family.  They understand my family’s work and home situation and made accommodations for us to be treated at the clinic.  You will never find a more caring and compassionate clinic that truly cares about you and your individual journey.

I am starting my fertility treatment with Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi.  I am going through IVF procedure with Austin Fertility and recommend them to everyone.  I am putting my faith in God that everything goes well in our journey.

I was a patient of Dr. K.M. Kavoussi 30+ years ago.  Dr. Kavoussi is the best!  My husband and I tried for 2 years with no success.  After fertility treatment, my son was born June 12, 1986.  I will always remember you.  Thank you Dr. K!

Dr. Kavoussi is the kindest doctor I’ve ever seen as a patient.  From my very first appointment, I appreciated his warmth, and level of detail giving the best advice and options.  He combines compassion and personal attention with extreme attention to detail.  The nurses are very gentle, caring, and super sweet.  They explain things clearly and answer our questions very patiently.  They all did a fantastic job.  I am grateful to them and happy that I chose them.

We have been patients of Drs. Shahryar and Parviz Kavoussi since 2017 and have been successful in having two beautiful children.  We welcomed our daughter just 2 weeks ago.  They and their staff, especially Amy, have been wonderful at every step in our journey.  They explain things clearly, answer our questions, and follow up.  Nothing about an infertility diagnosis is easy, but they candidly laid out our options, and I felt like we always got good advice.  There are a lot of options for these types of services in Austin, but we chose this practice because you will be known, treated like a person, and you will be cared for.  I can’t recommend them enough.

Dr. Kavoussi & Amy – We are still so appreciative of all your help in making this happen!  Thank you for taking good care of us.  Now, here’s hoping we get some sleep sometime in the next year!  This newborn thing is hard!

We adore Dr. Kavoussi.  From my very first appointment, I appreciated his warmth, candor, level of detail, and authenticity.  I am a “high information” patient, and wanted the nitty gritty scientific details.  He never talked down to me, and appreciated/encouraged my frequent research and questions.  WE LOVE Dr. K and this practice.  The nurses are also fantastic!  We got to know each other well over the course of my treatment, and they go out of their way to email, text or even see you on a weekend if necessary.  Everyone I came across in this practice was extremely well-versed in the details and science behind the treatment.  Dr. Kavoussi is honestly the kindest doctor I’ve ever seen as a patient.  He combines compassion and personal attention with extreme attention to detail and as much or as little medical information/explanation as you want – which in our case was a lot.  He always took the time to listen, answer questions, draw diagrams if need be, and explain risks.  His level of care, detail, and bedside manner were unmatched.  He is truly a good man.

Dr Kavoussi & AFRM Staff – We are happy to announce the arrival of our little baby boy!  We were able to keep him “cooking” until 36 weeks!  He is such a blessing and we are so thankful he is in our lives.  Thank you for helping us on our journey to meet him!

I saw Dr. Kavoussi (sr) when I was 19 years old.  Needing to see him again, being 36 and trying to get pregnant, my husband and I are seeing his sons who’ve taken over the family business, on both the female and male fertility sides.  They are all 3 wonderful doctors!  And the office staff and nurses have all been incredibly caring, helpful, and knowledgeable!  So glad to have such wonderful doctors in this phase of life!!!

I saw Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi after having seen a couple of other doctors in Austin.  I felt discouraged and scared.  Dr. Kavoussi explained things very simply.  He knows exactly what he is talking about, he is confident and genuinely nice and warm.  It is a great chance to have him.  Since I am one of his patients, I feel I am in the best hands ever and I have stopped wondering about a million things: everything is clear now.

Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi, Thank you for our little blessing!  We are so happy to start our lives with our little family!  Hope you and your staff have a Happy Holiday!

Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet.  He takes his time explaining everything, he looks at you in the eye, makes calls to you himself, and becomes invested in your journey even after.  He is gentle and caring, informative and honest, and a calm presence.  When we first arrived, compared to our previous clinic, we felt immediately at ease.  Dr. Kavoussi’s nurse practitioner is amazing!  She’s caring and knowledgeable, kind and whip smart.  Any time Dr. Kavoussi wasn’t available right away, she was competent and helpful in the same way.  I never felt like I left without getting the best care.  She’s also super sweet!  We had previously been with a doctor that couldn’t care less about us.  We were just money to him.  When we switched clinics we instantly knew we’d made the right choice.  Dr. Kavoussi was present at every appointment in some way.  Always remembering intimate details of our life.  he took all the time in the world with us and never made us feel rushed or like he wanted to leave.  He made me feel seen, heard, and understood.  Our first IVF cycle with him gave us our son, and I will always be forever grateful.  He’s also performed my endometriosis surgery and took such amazing care of me, checking on me himself the next day and then meeting me to go over his findings, something my previous doctor didn’t do.  He truly is a kind, kind man, who has our best interest at heart.  He will not push for extra treatments and will give you the straight answer every time.

Dr. Kavoussi was our fertility doctor, and if you are in the Austin area, there is no better doctor to see.  I’ve never had a doctor who cared more about me or took more time to walk through options, procedures, and explanations of the very complicated world of infertility.  He was genuinely excited when our IVF was going so much better than any of us had hoped.  I will forever be grateful for the care Dr. Kavoussi and his staff provided for us.

Dear Dr Kavoussi and Staff, thank you all so much for everything you do!  We are so blessed to have met you all and are so excited to meet our little miracle!

I had a really bad experience with my first fertility doctor and moving to this clinic was the best decision I made regarding treatment. It was clear from the outset that this clinic are experts in the fertility field. They are also well-organized and efficient. This is important as we were traveling 50 minutes one-way to the clinic while working full-time. They were prompt, took time to explain things, answered all of our questions, and had flexible scheduling. I have no negative things to say about them. As someone who works in sales, my job for 17 years has been reading people and both verbal and non-verbal communication. You are treated so kindly here. The doctor and his staff are available for questions and to explain treatment, quick turn around on phone calls/questions, and I know this sounds silly, but Dr. Kavoussi has kindness in his mannerisms and eyes. The nursing staff is AMAZING! I will never forget the day we left the clinic and “graduated” to our regular OB/GYN in my first trimester. It was a bid deal to us. We were emotional due to the journey and so appreciative of the care we’d received that my husband and I were both crying. The staff was doing the same thing by our side. They honestly care, and it shows. We are so thankful for them. My advice to anyone trying to decide between different fertility clinics in Austin, is don’t overthink or second guess, go ahead and schedule a consultation, once you meet Dr. Kavoussi you will know you made the right decision. He is truly an expert in this field and knows what he’s doing.

Dr. Kavoussi & Team, thank you so much for the wonderful patient care throughout my egg freezing process.  The attentiveness, extra thoughtfulness, and detailed explanations made such a difference in my experience, so I wanted to put it in writing, as an extra thanks.  I’m sure it’s not always fun getting emails, calls or having appointments on a weekend, but you made it all seem effortless, and unhindering.  Have a wonderful Summer and best of luck to you all!

The clinic was well organized like a well oiled machine.  The staff was kind and compassionate.  Dr. Kavoussi is very kind.  He took his time in making sure we understood his game plan and answered all of our questions.  He was genuinely interested in our cycles and he personally called us to let us know the results.  The nurses and coordinator were very helpful, answered all questions and showed much compassion.  We felt that Dr. Kavoussi was the right choice after our first meeting.  His brother Dr. Parviz Kavoussi performed the successful sperm retrieval on my husband.  He was kind and took our concerns to heart.  I was only 26 when we started the process and had no concerns about my fertility but had to perform IVF because of male factor issues.  Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi made us feel confident that we had a great chance to conceive.  If you have concerns, ask many questions and ask for additional testing if you feel it necessary.

Like an IVF cycle, this is a big time commitment.  They have a Westlake and South office which helps.  Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi never rushed appointments, he answered all my questions, and empathized greatly.  He appreciated the intensity and the emotions around this experience, and we felt like he truly cared.  He is a kind, comprehensive, well-informed doctor.  He went through all the pros and cons, and showed great compassion.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions, he will answer them and wants you to feel as comfortable as possible in this process.  As for my protocol, it didn’t result in any negative side effects for me.  The financial coordinator gives an easy to understand breakdown of costs, medications, procedures, etc.  For our first cycle they respected that I wanted to do a single embryo transfer, and in all discussions about future cycles, they have been supportive of doing a single transfer as well.  In the end we have our healthy son and a few frozen embryos.  I trust Dr. Kavoussi and his practice, and we will return again.

Dr. K always made us feel welcome.  He explained each cycle fully and was genuinely interested in our success.  Dr K was very kind and answered any questions we had.  The nursing staff and coordinator were amazing.  They went out of their way to help me find the cheapest medications and helped with samples.

Dr. Kavoussi is very well informed and seems to work hard to keep up with the literature and the latest studies.  He is a caring man and takes a great deal of time to help patients understand the process and make decisions regarding their care.  Do not be afraid to ask questions, even if they seem dumb.

Dr. Kavoussi is a very caring doctor who spends a lot of time making his patients feel informed and in control of the process.  He is always available for calls, even when the clinic is closed.  He genuinely wants his patients to be happy and do well.  All of the staff is personable and caring.  They seem well trained and well informed and genuinely to enjoy what they are doing.

I love going to this office. All staff is wonderful and I have always felt welcome. Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is wonderful! I’m certain he prays for us! And when things don’t always go your way, he’s there to talk and give hugs. His nurse is amazing as well. I Love her!! I don’t think we could have made it through each step without her. Very friendly and available for hugs too!! The waiting room times are short, staff is amazing, and facility super clean. As for the IVF process, I don’t know the name of the first protocol, but second one worked. Micro dose Lupron got me to retrieval! Had to freeze all but that’s because of a fibroid I have.

Dr. Kavoussi was straightforward and took care of all of our concerns. He was both realistic but very compassionate. His Nurse Practitioner was extremely responsive, positive and friendly. If you needed a pep talk, she was there to give it to you. She was almost like a coach. Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi was great from all angles. He’s quite conservative in his treatment and aims for positive outcomes but generally will avoid more extreme procedures.

I can not say enough good things about Dr. S Kavoussi and his office. I am a nervous wreck when it comes to doctors visits and I have never met a Dr who is more calming and kind than Dr. Kavoussi. From day one he made me feel comfortable. He gave me several options and even suggested a few no one else had. He addressed my pain, as well as my fertility questions. His office and his NP Amy are equally kind. I didn’t think offices like this existed anymore, and they have made me a believer. I am not the nervous patient I used to be as they have restored my faith. Thank you so much!!!

Dr Kavoussi, nurses, and all!  We talk about you often and are forever thankful for you and your team.  Have a wonderful Holiday and Very Happy 2019!

Dr Kavoussi and Austin Fertility Staff, Our baby girl is perfect all thanks to you!  We are forever grateful for you and what you have done for our family.  Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!

Dr. Kavoussi and Team – Thanks to your efforts, we are celebrating our first of many Christmases with our son.  Having him is the best gift we could ever receive!  You never doubted that we would meet him one day, and we appreciate more than words can say.

I just want everyone to know that I am 39wks with a healthy baby, due any day now!  So grateful to all the wonderful professionals at AFRM!!!

First time i met dr. kavoussi (2016) he told me “I’m going to make this happen. You’re going to have a baby.”  i believed in his words.  my baby girl twins are 6 months today! After 8 years of ttc, dr. kavoussi made it happen!  best decision ever!  100% recommend dr. kavoussi and their staff.

How can I express my gratitude for the team that helped me create my family, my two favorite human beings on earth, the best thing that ever happened in my life? I met Dr. K after enduring three years of infertility and he helped me have my first child. After that I went through three years of recurrent pregnancy loss before returning to AFRM and asking them to help me again. My baby girl arrived on July first, and I couldn’t be more grateful. The entire staff at this clinic was caring, kind, and dedicated every step of the way, both times around. I would gladly recommend them to anyone in need of fertility medicine. Thank you, AFRM, for making life worth living.

I cannot say enough great things about this practice. My husband and I needed Dr S Kavoussi’s help growing our family. He, Kate, and all the staff were so wonderful, caring and informative throughout the entire process. Every staff person we interacted with was wonderful and responsive. This is a highly emotional process and they were the best partners ever. We are now the proud parents of a baby girl and we were fortunate enough to be successful after the first round. Thank you so much, Dr K and Kate and all the staff!

Dr. Kavoussi, Kate, and AFRM team: We just wanted to offer a note of appreciation for your help with bringing our son into the world. He was born March 14 and he has been growing like crazy ever since. He turned 10 weeks old today and we can hardly believe how time has passed. Thank you again for helping us grow our family.

Amazing Office – Doctors and Staff

Dr. K, you and your amazing staff at Westlake IVF were simply amazing!  We thank you for your kindness and sensitivity to our struggles to get pregnant.  Without you all we would not have this precious little baby to love.

Drs. Kavoussi, Kate & all of the Westlake IVF staff, we have been so blessed through this process which would never had been possible without each and every one of your help and unwavering support! We are forever greatful for the gift you have given us and want to send our sincere thanks.

We had to see both Dr. PK and Dr. SK. Both are amazing doctors. Kind, understanding, up on research, intelligent, and honest. I also appreciated that they spoke to me like a professional. I have experience researching endocrine systems and didn’t need things to be put in laymen terms. They *heard* me and we conversed on a level I felt appropriate.

An important note- Dr. PK is very well known for his success rates with azoospermia patients. And their clinic is very comfortable handling delicate Micro-TESE sperm.

Also, my husband is an immigrant who is shy with his English. They never made him feel unwelcome or stupid. He likes all of them a lot as well.

They worked with us in so many ways, I felt like the entire office was on our side. I still feel like they are on our side.

After our retrieval, my progesterone was too high and we had to wait to do a frozen transfer. I’m glad I trusted this wisdom. We did another saline ultrasound during the wait and found more polyps. A quick surgery removed them and we did the frozen transfer a few weeks later. While I’m not sure how this will all end, my husband and I have a positive pregnancy blood test today. With our own eggs and sperm. Pretty awesome for a couple with azoospermia and a fibroid and polyp history. Bottom line – we trusted their wisdom and guidance and are glad we did.

It is a rough road finding out that you and your spouse have infertility issues you will need to overcome. Dr. S Kavoussi and Dr. P Kavoussi have been so warm and caring to both my husband and I. We initially met with Dr. P Kavoussi to help with my husband, he sat down with us for almost a hour to explain everything to us and all the different steps we can take to move forward. After learning some devastating news, we left our appointment with so much confidence knowing he was the best choice for us moving forward in this. I later met individually with Dr. S Kavoussi who was so comforting as he explain to me even further the female side of how our process will work and took extra time to make sure I had all of my questions answered. He has the best bedside manner and you can really tell he cares about his patients. I am extremely hopeful after meeting with both of these amazing doctors and I am so glad I found them to go through this journey with.

Dear Dr. Kavoussi, more than being an excellent doctor you are an excellent human being. Your positive, encouraging words gave me confidence and boosted my spirit. “Thanks” is a very small word for the care and support you provided me. Your treatment not only gave me my son, but my life and my happiness. Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous New Year. May God bless you and your family with good health and happiness. You are the reason for our happiness and smiles.

Dr. Kavoussi, we can’t thank you, Kate and the rest of your staff enough for everything you all did to help give us our little girl.  She’ll turn a year old next week.  We can’t believe a whole year has already gone by.  We hope you are all doing well.  Please do tell Kate, Krista, and Marisol hello, along with Roxy and Caitlin 🙂  You all are miracle workers.  Thanks for helping to make our dream of becoming parents a reality.  We love our daughter more than we can say.

Dr S & Westlake IVF, over the years you have made our dreams come true and this year we welcomed our newest miracle into our family!  Every holiday season, you come up in conversation — about how blessed we were to have you as our doctor.  With the addition of our newest baby, our family is complete.

Dr. S, Kate, Roxy, & the rest of the wonderful staff are the reason we now have 3 beautiful children!  We will forever be grateful to AFRM!!

Thank you So Much for helping us make our dream a reality. I am eternally grateful for all that you did, and for your kindness and compassion. Words can’t express how much love is in our hearts with our little baby. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Dear Dr. K, Kate, and the entire wonderful team.  Our son was born July 6, weighing 10.4 lbs !!  He is the greatest gift in our lives, and you made it possible for us to meet him.  Words will never be able to adequately express our gratitude.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

I’ve been meaning to write this review for sometime now..

A special thank you from the bottom of my heart to Dr. Kavoussi, Kate and the staff at Westlake IVF.  My husband and I spent 10 years trying to conceive and tried several fertility doctors. None of the doctors we met and worked with took the time to listen like Dr. Kavoussi. After our first consultation I felt confident in Dr. Kavoussi’s abilities and 2 years later we were blessed with our little miracle. He and his staff have an amazing bed side manner and really listened to what I had to say.

My husband and I had such a great experience with Dr. Shayar Kavoussi, Kate, Laura and the rest of his team. Dr. Kavoussi’s bedside manner is exemplary and he was always happy to spend as long as we needed explaining and discussing our options. He genuinely cares about his patents and it’s very apparent every time you meet with him. Kate is wonderful as well and we were grateful for her endless patience answering all our questions and supporting us throughout the whole process. We were lucky enough to be successful on our first round and have a healthy newborn son and two more embryos saved for future use. I would highly recommend this facility for all your reproductive needs.

The infertility road can be a very lonely, hopeless, and stressful one. IVF is usually the last resort or only bit of hope most couples have after trying all other options first, or being diagnosed with something untreatable that requires IVF. So choosing a fertility doctor is one of the most important factors, if not THE most important factor, when it comes to IVF success. My husband was diagnosed with severe male infertility factor at 3 million sperm per cc. We thought about doing the varicocele surgery to correct it, but it was unlikely that the semen quality would improve enough after varicocele repair to result in pregnancy without inseminations or IVF. So, something that could have been a simple fix wasn’t so simple after all because of the numbers, so we decided to stop wasting time and go straight to IVF. We chose Dr. Kavoussi because I didn’t want to go to the huge fertility center in town that everyone else goes to because I wanted it to feel more personal. As SOON as we met Dr. Kavoussi at our consultation, we knew we had made the right choice. His calm and confident disposition really comforted us and he explained everything that we would be going through in very great detail with such knowledge and expertise that we were blown away. After that first consultation, with much thanks to the extremely competent office staff and other nurses, getting everything else set up was an easy process. We got phone calls along the way describing the next steps (and yes, there are a lot of them!) and all of our questions were answered each time, without us even having to ask. Kate and everyone else at Westlake IVF made sure to make us feel like they were all invested in our outcome. We ended up being able to retrieve 24 eggs, and 16 fertilized. Out of those 16, 9 made it to blastocyst stage which made us happy beyond belief. On the day of our embryo transfer, we were the only ones there along with the medical staff. It was on a Sunday and I remember thinking, wow, this clinic is open solely for us right now. Fast forward to now, and I am 12 weeks pregnant and can’t believe I am even typing that! I am BEYOND happy to have chosen such an amazing facility and group of people to help us achieve our dream of a baby. If you are considering IVF, make an appointment with Dr. Kavoussi, you will NOT be disappointed.

I am so unbelievably grateful for everything Dr. Kavoussi, Kate, and the rest of their staff did for us! They gave us 2 beautiful children and did so in the most loving and caring environment. They are the nicest, most genuine, and personable doctors I have ever encountered. I never felt like I was going to a doctor’s appointment but instead to catch up with my friends. They have become family to us and I plan to keep it that way. If you are seeking professional help to start your family, trust me when I say look no further. Austin Fertility/Westlake IVF is the best decision I have ever made.

Amazing, my friend and I have miracle babies with our husbands from this team of precious people! We love them and are soooo thankful for them! #webeatinfertility #weare1in8 #ICSIIVF   I love this clinic, especially since it isn’t huge and tons of people. You get to know people and they respond fast to emails and questions! Love!!

After having two different tubal pregnancies, my OBGYN suggested it would be my best option to look into IVF if I wanted to become pregnant.  Dr. S. Kavoussi, Kate, and the entire team at Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine made my journey such a wonderful process for my husband and I.  I couldn’t recommend a better team to assist you during this sensitive/important time in your life.  After going through our second round of IVF, I am now eight months pregnant with our baby girl that is due at the beginning of March.  I have never had any doctor who I’ve felt cared so much for my well being and for what I wanted.  It’s almost as if time doesn’t matter with the staff at Austin Fertility.  I’ve received calls from the embryologist on Saturday mornings to follow up and even a call at 8pm on a Friday night from Dr. Kavoussi, inquiring how I’m felling after a procedure.  This was our first experience with IVF and the process, so there were a million questions asked.  Thank you Kate, for answering all of them along with all of my emails and phone calls.  I will be forever grateful to Dr. Kavoussi and his team and they will always hold a special place in our hearts!

After a year of trying, followed by a miscarriage, and almost another year of trying, we were recommended by my OB to see Dr. Kavoussi.  I knew after my consultation that he was the right doctor.  We talked for over 45 minutes and he listened to all my concerns and answered every question.  I conceived on my second round of treatment and my husband and I welcomed a healthy baby girl about 6 months ago.  There are no words to describe how grateful we are to Dr. Kavoussi and his entire staff.  Everyone was so kind and friendly and made us feel so comfortable.  Thank you again!

Dear Dr. S Kavoussi, we just wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything you did to help us along on the journey that led to our daughter.  We really appreciate all of the time you spent with us.  Your compassion and dedication gave us the support we needed through a very emotional time.  The care we received at your practice was truly exceptional and you are an exceptional doctor.  Thank you for touching our lives in such a meaningful way.  We are so thankful we found you!

I saw Dr. Kavoussi for reproductive treatment a year and a half ago.  My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for 3 years, and after having a tubal pregnancy I began to look at fertility options.  Dr. Kavoussi helped me find the right treatment for my circumstance.  I got pregnant on the second round of treatment and my daughter was born last year.  She just turned 1 last month and I am so grateful to Dr. Kavoussi and his team for helping my husband and me conceive our beautiful daughter.

I would have never appreciated this office and their entire staff without having a different Reproductive Endocrinologist first.  To put it bluntly, my first experience with a different doctor was unpleasant.  I saw the differences right away at Dr. Kavoussi’s office.  Our phone calls with questions or concerns were taken care of promptly.  The entire staff genuinely cares about their patients.  The testing and care we received was more thorough.  Fertility treatments were such a positive experience for us here because of the excellent care provided.  Even if we did have to try them more than once.  We are expecting our son later this year after 5 years of trying.  My husband and I cannot say enough great things about this facility.

Dr. S. Kavoussi, Kate, and the rest of the staff were wonderful throughout our fertility treatment.  The whole crew was supportive, funny, and thoughtful when we came to the office for treatments.  It took our family a while to conceive, but it finally happened thanks to Dr. Kavoussi and we now have a new baby girl.

Great doctor he helped us to achieve our dream of expecting a baby. And we got a double blessing of twins. Thank the staff and doctor for being so wonderful.

Dr. S.K. Kavoussi, Thank you and your staff so much for helping my husband and I conceive our little angel.  Throughout our challenges, you and your staff were so personable and sympathetic to our needs.  We truly appreciate your efforts and care shown to us.

Last week marked one year from our retrieval/transfer and we are so happy to have a healthy 3.5 month old son!  He is thriving and we owe it all to Dr. S, Kate and the entire team!  Thank you for helping us become a family of 3!

Both Doctors rock.  Kate rocks.  Debra rocks.  We are so thankful for y’all.

Dr. Kavoussi, Kate & Staff:  Thank you all so very much with your help during this very anxious time in our journey to become parents. All of you have answered numerous phone calls with silly/simple questions from us and have done a lot of work to get my medication approved by insurance. Your efforts have been very much appreciated!

Thank you Dr. S. Kavoussi and staff for making our dream come true. My husband and I welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby girl on Sunday. There are no words to express how grateful we are to you.

My twins are now 5 years old and heading to kindergarten. Having them would not have been possible without Dr S. Even to this day I rave about him and his staff. He had the best bedside manner and always made me feel like I was his only patient! A year after my twins were born, we welcomed a baby girl who was a complete surprise! Thanks Dr S!

Everyone in this office is wonderful! I have an amazing 15 month old daughter thanks to their help!!! Have recommended them to many people!  🙂

I’m so thankful for the ENTIRE staff and Dr. S Kavoussi.  I had a bad experience with my first Reproductive Endocrinologist.  I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try anymore fertility treatments.  I’m so glad we did!  What impressed me most about this clinic was how much everyone cares about you.  Infertility is such a personal experience that many of us are emotional about.  I found everyone to be supportive and worked hard to make us feel comfortable.  They were also much more thorough than my first doctor had been.  After two IUI’s at this clinic, we are now 19 weeks pregnant with our son.

Had our very first consultation today with Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi regarding IVF and using a gestational carrier. We couldn’t be any more impressed with the outcome of our appointment. Got so much detailed information, all of our questions answered and felt at home. Everyone was extremely nice. Super excited to see what the future brings our family!

Thank you! You gave us our family and we will always appreciate all of you! Dr. S. Kavoussi, Dr. P. Kavoussi, Kate, Roxy, and the entire staff, thanks for making our dreams come true.

Dr. Kavoussi and his team absolutely rocks! We always felt well taken care of medically speaking. Moreover, I feel that his staff is equipped very well to make this arduous experience as smooth as possible. The finance person Debra is a bit curt, but she does a great job. This next piece of comment is not and should not be taken as a criticism on Dr. Kavoussi and his team. The pharmacy of choice, Freedom Fertility Pharmacy, did rather poor job at contacting us in order to arrange the delivery of medication. Since the nature of the procedure is highly time-sensitive, this can create some unnecessary stress to a couple that is already overwhelmed by the enormity of the whole process. However, Dr. Kavoussi and his team went above and beyond what I would have expected. Seeing that my wife and I were stressed and concerned we would not have the medication on time, he provided us with 2 samples the medication we needed (granted we never had to use it and we returned to them) in order not to miss that IVF cycle. I would recommend this place and I would come back if my wife and I decide to have a 3rd child.

Words cannot express how very grateful, thankful, and appreciative that I am to this wonder team of professional people for assisting in giving me the gift of another child! I cannot tell you enough good things about Dr. Kavoussi, Kate, and the rest of the staff! They are all so pleasant and understanding. I love this place!! Thank you again for making my dream come true! I am happily starting my third trimester and am expecting in April! God bless you all!!

Dear Dr. Kavoussi, another success for the team! Our beautiful son joined us last month and is doing well. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and expertise in enabling us to have and to be a family.

Dr. Kavoussi, Kate, Roxy, Marisol, Casey, along with the rest of the staff have been so amazing.  They have become family to us.  We now have a 5 week old baby boy.  We took him to meet his Westlake family yesterday for the first time.  The drive there with our son in the car was surreal.  We drove to their facility countless times during our treatment not knowing what our fate was.  There constant support helped make the process a much better experience.

So very thankful for Dr. SK Kavoussi and his staff. It’s been a rough road for us but we couldn’t be in better hands. Everyone is extremely polite, very knowledgeable, and genuinely care. I don’t know how they do it, but I can always be seen when needed; even on weekends. Timing is everything with cycles and they know it.

After having gone to 3 other fertility doctors, I was so happy and comfortable with Dr. Kavoussi! He truly listened to me and my husband and what our problems were. Instead of feeding us information that wasn’t pertinent, he was so open and honest with us. Him, his whole front desk staff and NP are awesome! I can’t say enough great things about them.

Let me to start from the staff at the reception, super nice and understandable people, although my English language is not a perfect, but they could to understand what we were looking for, schedule an appointment and then met the nicest doctor in there ( Dr.Shahryar ), who talked to us and guid us to the successful way to have our ( second and third ) babies, with very simple ways, and softest … The prices very affordable and they will try their best to build a big hope and light the way for families like us, and they became as a family for us as well …
There is no words are enough to give for these people, they are above of my language …
And I would love to thank all of them, especially our great doctor in there for his help, for his kindness, and for his warm feelings to push the hope inside ourselves and make it a REAL……

Dr. Kavoussi, we welcomed our baby boy on May 22 this year. My pregnancy was worry-free and my son was big and healthy! Both of my pregnancies and our children started with your wonderful care and I wanted to express my love and gratitude for your work. You are truly an instrument of God’s work. My husband and I have the two boys we prayed for with your help and we could not have wished for more. I was told since I was a young girl that I could never have children of my own and you shot that down twice!! My OB/GYN was amazing and did a wonderful job. She and I frequently joke how you were our lucky charm in making this happen. Just wanted to thank you for the assistance in getting our miracles in our arms. We will be forever grateful.

Motherhood is wonderful !  Thank you for your support and guidance in our journey !  The girls are now 18 months and their favorite word is “Uh-oh” !   🙂

On April 1st of this year, Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi did the Da Vinci Robot tubal reversal on me, recovery time was just a few days and as of today October 13th, I’m 4 weeks pregnant… Thank you Dr. Kavoussi for making our dreams come true.

To Everyone on your amazing staff – Thank You !
Thank you for all of your care and support.  Thank you for making this scary, emotional, stressful, beautiful process one of the BEST experiences of our lives.  Thank you for giving us a chance to have a family.  Thank you for the most precious gift ever given.  We are forever grateful and forever in awe of you.  From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You !

I was diagnosed with PCOS several years ago and struggled to conceive for about two years. We tried many different approaches before turning toward a fertility specialist. After much research we decided to go with a recommendation to see Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi. I could not have been more satisfied with the care we received, not only from him but the entire staff. They explained all of our options with the upmost care and sensitivity. They helped walk us through what was the most difficult and exciting part of our lives.

After the first round of recommended treatment we were able to conceive our precious daughter. She is now 3 months old and the light of our lives.

Thank you so much Dr. Kavoussi and staff!

I started seeing Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi in February, and I have been so incredibly impressed with the care I’ve received from his office. Dr. Kavoussi is absolutely wonderful. He is kind and seems to genuinely care about his patients. He has listened to me and taken my concerns seriously, and he does a great job of explaining what he plans to do and why he plans to do it. I feel like he takes a very measured approach, so I don’t feel like I’m being pushed through a factory but am getting care that is specific to my situation. He is optimistic and reassuring without loading you up with false hope. He welcomes answering questions and addressing concerns, and I’ve never felt rushed or dismissed with him. Apart from when he’s been delivering bad news, he always has a smile on his face and the most calm, pleasant, reassuring demeanor. After hearing so many horror stories about RE’s who are terribly insensitive to their patients going through heartbreaking experiences, I can’t say how grateful I have been for Dr. Kavoussi’s kindness and sensitivity, and all of my experiences with everyone else in his office have been much the same. The whole practice seems to take the “care” part of treatment seriously.

In terms of treatment, I feel like Dr. Kavoussi really knows what he’s doing and is up on the latest studies, standards, and treatments and that I’m getting the best possible care from someone interested in giving his patients the best possible outcomes, without being worried about his ego or being wrong. I think it goes back to the fact that this practice seems to put their patients and their patients’ experiences first, and that is the best possible thing you could hope to find in a doctor.

Dr. Kavoussi & Kate – We are so thankful for you both.  Thank you for helping us create our little miracle!  See you for baby #2!

Dear Dr. Kavoussi, Debra, Kate & Staff, I just wanted to Thank you all so much for everything you all have done for me.  You guys are one amazing team of professionals & if any one I know ever needs a Fertility Doctor, I will definitely tell them about you guys.  Thanks again so much.  Love Always !

I cannot recommend AFRM enough! The team at AFRM and Westlake IVF worked with my husband and I throughout the entire process, and I cannot imagine a better team of people to work with. When initially deciding whether to pursue IVF, Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi was incredibly patient and informative during our consultations, answering my many questions and providing me with both the information and the hope that I needed. Throughout the process he – and the entire team – remained absolutely supportive, while keeping me informed about each step I was taking. Kate Odenwald was also a fantastic resource and source of support. In addition to her work during our appointments, she always provided a quick and informative response to my many e-mails and phone calls about the minutiae of the process.

Everyone on the team got to know my husband and I during the process, and we really felt like we had the entire practice rooting for us in our journey. Each appointment was an opportunity to get reassurance and genuine care as we went through this difficult process. It might seem like a small token, but the smiles and warm greetings we received at all our appointments made what can be a very nerve-wracking process that much more pleasant. In the end, we were fortunate enough to conceive twins (due in the fall) after our first round of IVF! Being able to see our babies on the sonogram at 6 weeks was a moment I know we will treasure forever. We are so grateful to Dr. Kavoussi, Kate, and everyone at AFRM and Westlake IVF for allowing this miracle to happen!

Dr. K was excellent during our attempts to get pregnant. He listened to our concerns, we came  up with a plan, and eventually success! I would recommend him to anyone seeking a Doctor  with excellent bedside manners and patience through this difficult process.

Back in late 2013, my husband and I were not getting pregnant after many months of trying. I was informed by my OB that my labs showed a low AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) level and recommended I go see an infertility specialist. Dr. S. Kavoussi was highly recommended and my husband had seen his brother Dr. P. Kavoussi earlier that year. Dr. Kavoussi sat us down and was so thorough explained to us the likely hood of getting pregnant on our own due to my low levels. I asked if he would let me try some clomid first before we move straight to IVF. He was totally open to that and allowed me a few months to try with clomid. I appreciate how he didn’t shut down that idea right away. A few months went by and still no pregnancy. I was starting to feel like a failure and put a lot of pressure on myself and on my husband. We knew our next step was to move fwd with IVF. We sat down again with Dr. Kavoussi and Kate Odenwald, NP and they explained to us the processes in great detail.
We began our IVF journey in Sept 2014. We had one embryo out of the batch. We stayed hopeful and waited. In October we found we were not pregnant. Of course I was devastated. I had already felt like such a failure that my body was not doing what women are supposed to be able to do. And I felt ashamed when people would ask, “why haven’t you had a baby, you are not getting any younger” or the “you have been married forever and still no baby”. I took one day to allow myself to cry it out and feel sorry for myself. Dr. Kavoussi called me to check on me which made me feel great that he cared so much. He went on to say if and when you are ready to talk about some options come back into the office. A week later we sat with Dr. Kavoussi and he came up with a different game plan. I took a few months off to get thru the holidays and become mentally and physically prepared for round two. Jan 2015 we began the processes again and had the 3 most beautiful embryos. We decided to implant 2 and save the other. Late Jan we received the news that we were pregnant. I never thought I would ever hear those words come out of Kate. I was literally in shock for a few minutes. I am now 16 weeks pregnant with one baby and so far everything has been great.
I am so thankful for all the staff there. Dr. Kavoussi is genuinely a sincere and kindhearted physician. He gives hugs not just handshakes. As a registered nurse it’s refreshing to see a physician with great people skills. Kate Odenwald, that’s my girl!!! She has dealt with all my craziness. Being a super control freak, I was hesitant and scared in the beginning. I will never forget Kate told me early on, that I just needed to learn how to trust them and the process. She gave me constant reassurance. Debra was amazing dealing with the financial aspect of the IVF. Roxy (embryologist) such a sweet and kind lady. I loved her enthusiasm. She even made some recommendations for the baby’s name, “Roxy”. We consider her our first baby sitter since she watched over our embryos so closely. Marisol was very kind as well and helped make the experience better. And of course Casey, super sweet staff member who played a part in the process. When I told her the news of us being pregnant she was so excited for us. We even had a moment when we hugged and cried. All of you have played such an intricate part in helping my husband and I make this baby. I will be forever grateful for all the love and support we received from the staff.
Before I was embarrassed that I had to even go thru IVF. Because I felt less of a woman. Now that I have gone thru the process I have such a different outlook on IVF. When I tell people I am pregnant, I love to tell the story of how it came to be and how all these people put so much work into making this happen.
Much Love

Thank you for making our dreams come true! We have never been happier and thank God all day every day for this incredible miracle. We just adore our precious little guy!

Dear Dr. Shahryar K Kavoussi and Staff of Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, my husband and I want to thank you.  Not just for the amazing work you do, but the love and support you gave to us throughout the process.  We welcomed our little miracle to our family a week ago !

Words can not even describe how thankful I am for Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi and his staff. After years of dealing with severe menstrual pain and a year of unsuccessfully trying to start a family, I finally found a doctor who listened, who cared and was truly concerned about getting to the root of my problems. Sure enough, I had/have endometriosis, a condition that no prior doctor had even bothered to consider or treat. One laparoscopic procedure and 6 months of fertility treatments later, we have finally conceived our first child. I am certain this wouldn’t have been possible without the great care and guidance I received here. As excited as I am not to return for some time, I will very much miss visiting this practice and the smiling faces I’ve grown very fond of. Without hesitation, I wouldn’t even consider going elsewhere.