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Center for Advanced Reproductive Services Farmington

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About Center for Advanced Reproductive Services Farmington

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS) is a leading fertility clinic located in multiple locations across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, specializing in advanced reproductive technology and personalized fertility care. With a focus on helping individuals and couples build their families, CARS offers a range of services including IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, genetic testing, and LGBTQ+ family building, all provided under one roof by highly trained and compassionate staff. As an academic affiliate of the UConn School of Medicine, CARS stays at the forefront of fertility advancements, offering innovative techniques that improve success rates. The clinic boasts an 82.2% success rate for new patients under 35 with first live birth IVF cycle, and a 95% patient satisfaction rate. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a highly advanced embryology laboratory, CARS provides comprehensive care and support, from initial consultation to treatment and beyond, through its secure patient portal and IMS Care app, ensuring patients have easy access to their information and care team.

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    1. Expert Medical Team
    Dr. Daniel Grow, Dr. Benadiva, Dr. Schmidt, and Dr. Engmann consistently deliver clear explanations, compassionate care, and high pregnancy success rates. Patients have achieved full-term births after single IVF cycles and report confidence in the physicians' expertise and perseverance.
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    2. Supportive Nursing Staff
    Nurses such as Krista Traub, Melissa, Helen, Peggy, and Laura provide diligent follow‑up, rapid response to questions, and emotional encouragement. Their consistent presence during monitoring, IUI, and IVF procedures creates a reassuring environment for patients.
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    3. Responsive Communication
    The clinic’s staff frequently answer calls and emails promptly, explain treatment steps, and keep patients informed about lab results and appointments. This level of accessibility reduces anxiety throughout the fertility journey.
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    4. Comfortable Facility Atmosphere
    Calming music, spa‑like décor, and private treatment rooms contribute to a soothing experience during blood draws, ultrasounds, and procedures, helping patients feel relaxed and cared for.
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    5. Financial Guidance and Flexibility
    Financial representatives such as Dawn, Sonja, and Chris assist with insurance verification, billing clarity, and flexible payment plans, enabling many patients to manage the cost of treatment effectively.

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    1. Scheduling and Location Mismatches
    Patients have reported being assigned to doctors at distant offices (e.g., Hartford instead of Farmington) and encountering inflexible appointment slots that conflicted with travel constraints, leading to frustration and additional coordination effort.
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    2. Inconsistent Financial Communication
    Several patients experienced surprise charges, delayed billing information, or unresponsive financial staff, resulting in unexpected out‑of‑pocket expenses and added stress during treatment.
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    3. Isolated Unprofessional Interactions
    A few individuals described rude intake calls, a nurse who was unhelpful, and a staff member who incorrectly claimed the clinic did not perform a requested test, indicating occasional lapses in professionalism.
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    4. Limited Transparency on Unsuccessful Cycles
    Some patients expressed disappointment after paying for IVF cycles that resulted in negative outcomes without receiving detailed explanations for embryo implantation failure.
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    5. Perceived High Cost Without Clear Value
    A minority of patients characterized the clinic as a "money hole" and felt that treatment costs were not justified by the level of care or outcomes received.
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117 reviews
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Center for Advanced Reproductive Services Farmington — Patient Reviews

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D*** B.
2 weeks ago
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Dr DiLuigi (and her nurse Melissa) who monitored my ultrasound and blood work and Dr Barsky (who performed my egg retrieval) all did a fantastic job. They are friendly and make you fell calm and like …

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S*** S.
1 months ago
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My heart is so full. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Barsky and her team at CARS. We began our fertility journey in November 2025, and throughout every step of the process, Dr. Ba…

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M*** T.
2 months ago
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Dr. Makhijani and her IVF nurse Casey were absolutely incredible to work with. After struggling for years I knew immediately that working with these two would be different. They were so supportive and…

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H*** G.
5 months ago
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I will forever be grateful to CARS, specifically Dr. Engmann for explaining helping us conceive our second child (after losing our first) through IUI. The team was fantastic throughout the entire proc…

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M*** G.
5 months ago
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We owe so much to CARS. Dr. Engmann is so lovely and such an expert and was so vital to a difficult pregnancy journey. He was with us each step of the way and we felt supported and valued. Because of …

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A*** K.
5 months ago
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Paid a lot of money to use this facility Tried to use the restroom real quick once, some man tries to follow me in, then tries to tell me I’m being suspicious…

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Y*** 4.
6 months ago
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Giving my wife a hard time talking down to a patient

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E*** B.
7 months ago
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Are these 5 star reviews paid advertisement? My wife and I haven’t had a single good experience with this facility. Call backs? Non existent, any sort of comfort? Non existent. Going to appointments a…

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E*** M.
9 months ago
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I loved this clinic because they did not push IVF like I have heard others do. I was able to get in fairly quickly, get all my testing (and my husbands) done within a month, and within 6 months of wor…

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9 months ago
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The care we received by Dr. Schmidt was fantastic. He never rushed appointments and always made sure all of our questions were answered. His optimism is exactly what we needed. His nurse Sierra was am…

Center for Advanced Reproductive Services Farmington — FAQ

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The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services reports an 82.2% IVF success rate for new patients under age 35 who achieve a first live‑birth IVF cycle, based on SART data from 2022. This figure places the clinic above the national average and reflects the combined impact of advanced laboratory protocols, personalized treatment plans, and a high‑volume program that has performed IVF since 1985. Success rates are audited annually through SART, ensuring transparent reporting and consistent quality. The clinic’s emphasis on embryo culture, blastocyst transfer, and preimplantation genetic testing further supports these outcomes, helping patients achieve higher pregnancy and live‑birth rates across age groups.

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