Texas Fertility Center

I have uterine fibroid surgery a week ago. And I was very nervous about it. I was told I «may» have nausea, bloating and pain. Dr Silverberg and his team took such great care of me and the procedure was very very easy. I had NONE of the symptoms they said I «may» have. I had a little discomfort but the pain was not even what I could constitute as «pain». The first 24 hrs I just slept on and off. And I was even hungry! Once the hospital drugs left my system I was bored laying around. I went back to work 2 days later. Yes there is some discomfort and yes I was tired. But it was the easiest thing I have ever done and the easiest recover ever. Two week later I am back to my normal energy level and exercise routine. Thank you Dr. Silverberg!

Several friends who have had success at TFC referred my husband and I there after we were unable to conceive on our own.
From the moment we started working with Dr. Silverberg and his staff, we knew we were in good hands. Dr. Silverberg has a contagious optimism that helped us fight through any hurdle we came across. I had several issues including polyps, cysts and endometriosis that were expertly removed with a combination of surgery and medication. I was also morbidly obese and Dr. Silverberg recommended a medically supervised weight-​loss program that helped my husband and I lose more than 100lbs each.
After taking a year off to lose the weight so I could be in the best shape possible to carry, we immediately got pregnant. Unfortunately, we suffered a missed miscarriage due to a chromosomal issue and I had a D&C. Dr. Siverberg and the entire TFC staff was extremely caring and took great care of not only me, but my husband as well.
As soon as we were able, we tried again and I am now 20 weeks along with boy/​girl twins.
None of this would have been possible without Dr. Silverberg and the team at TFC. We spent almost four years getting here and despite our losses, every step has been worth it.
All the doctors and staff at TFC care about your well being. I felt that they celebrated and mourned right alongside us. We received lots of encouragement and everyone took time to answer our questions. We never felt like we were wasting their time, even if we knew they were running late for the next appointment.
The have insurance experts on staff who helped us navigate through our coverage. They fought for us when we ran into problems and never once made us feel like we were dumb because we didn’t understand something.
The worst part of TFC is that they release you to your OB once you’ve been blessed with a viable pregnancy. I wish we could be with them all the way through delivery.
I am extremely thankful to TFC for the hard work they do and for bringing me my two sweet children who I will get to meet in a few months, as well as the four other children I get to watch grow because of their parents’ going to TFC too.

My wife and I scheduled a new patient consultation, and a few days before the appointment, the doctor called to reschedule for the next week. No problem. We checked in at the office 25 minutes before our scheduled appointment time (9:45), and waited until half an hour after the scheduled time to ask the receptionist when the doctor would see us. She said he was running a little late, but that he’d see us in 15 – 20 minutes. Another patient in the waiting room heard this and said they were scheduled for 9:15. The receptionist then said they would be next, and the same doctor would see them in 15 – 20 minutes.
I can understand running a few minutes behind, but over an hour behind for the second appointment of the morning is ridiculous. That, plus the lack of honesty and respect shown by the receptionist is the reason we walked out and won’t be going back. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of fertility specialists in the Austin area.

If I could give zero star, I would! I very rarely write reviews on Unilocal unless I am really pissed (or deeply impressed, which is certainly not here).
This place makes me feel that the only thing they are interested is collecting $$$$. They don’t care anything else especially your well-​being.
I went to see Dr. Vough with my husband. His staff told me over phone that the husband did not have to come, and even if he came, he would not be a patient because the consultant is mainly on my side. I double verified that I only needed to pay one co-​pay before we went, but we were double-​charged. That was all-​right, because comparing with the time (over an hour) my husband and I had to waiting to be seen, the co-​pay is not a big deal. Dr. Vough talked with us for about 15 minutes, only explaining what tests I need to do, what treatment options I have «regardless» of the test results and how much we would need to pay out of pocket. There is NO explanation at that 15 minutes consulting (WE PAID $ 75 out of pocket) what we should be looking at for the tests and why it would be relevant for fertility. That was not satisfactory, but still not to the level of pissing me off to throw a review on Unilocal. Because both as Ph. Ds in STEM fields, my husband and I can learn the basics of fertility by ourselves on Google.
Then I took all the tests as the doctor directed. Although he claims everything is covered by insurance and we should not pay a penny, I was charged by a $ 25 delivery fee for the blood test because it has to be sent out to another lab as the lab Dr Vough told me to go to does not have the capability of performing the test. On top of it, the lab can not bill the charge on my insurance because it is going to be denied by the insurance. YES. I GOT IT. Because the insurance company has the right to refuse to pay unreasonable charges, but patients do not have the right to refuse, they charge it to the patient. SUPREME!
My husband got charged $ 75 for perm count, because the lab Dr. Vough specified is not covered by any insurances. EVEN BETTER.
Paying $ 175 is still not a big deal for me to throw a review on Unilocal (As a busy professional and a mom of a toddler, I don’t have too much time posting reviews). Then surprises continue to come. I received a phone call from the office when I was travelling out of the states that my test results are all normal. I asked the lady over phone about the test results and she read to me a few numbers. No explanation, just numbers. Then there is nothing to follow. I haven’t receive any written report either through email or mail about the test results. The office called me again asking me if I want to start treatment, but my test results? They don’t care. What treatment shall I have? I can just go up the ladder one by one because they are going to collect $$$$ from everything I did or am going to do with them.
WHAT A DISGUSTING BUSINESS!

I agree with another poster DO NOT GO HERE. I didn’t know how bad things were until I switched doctors and actually got medical care and attention to my issues. I won’t say which doctor but I worked with them for three months and never saw my doctor for more than 30 minutes (that includes a surgery that he was LATE for).
Also he didn’t do an effective job on the surgery so I had to pay another doctor to fix his mistakes. They never did a real follow up appointment and would continually tell me just to «wait» on their botched job to fix itself.
There is no online portal so you have to keep track of everything (appointments, test results, medication details etc) from emails to the nurse, whose response time is spotty at best. My nurse seemed to withhold information and annoyed when I tried to talk to her. They didn’t tell me what was wrong with my cycle or want to change any medications when the first cycle didn’t work. I tried to make appointments to talk to my doctor and was denied! And you can’t get ahold of anyone after hours (except the on-​call nurse, a complete stranger, who uses a PAGER, that’s right as in 1996 dated technology)
Don’t expect them to care about you or your cycle. I have never been in a more icy, cold and distant doctors office. I thought I would be able to trust them but I couldn’t. The neglect that I felt, the condescending manner in which they spoke to me is extremely unprofessional. I I paid for testing, get the bill but they never went over the results with me. My doctor never took the time to even go over medications. When asking him questions, he got offended and rude plus treated me like a bother.
They have a TON of hidden fees. Be prepared to pay extra $$$$$ if you go here. And to be charged for services after the fact, and months later receive a surprisingly large bill. Like I said above, my new doctor (another fertility clinic) is completely opposite of everything I wrote here. If you want to pay/​waste a bunch of money for them to not give a shit about you GO to TFC!

Dr. Silverberg and his staff are truly amazing. I came to his office really confused and upset by what I was told from my other doctor and was put at ease within minutes of meeting Dr. Silverberg. He is not only an amazing doctor but has awesome bedside manner which is hard to find. His staff is always fast to respond to either emails or phone calls and they all take the time to answer every question.

I highly recommend TFC if you’re going through fertility issues. I saw Dr. Silverberg and I love him! He is genuinely there to help you achieve your dream of having a baby. I originally saw my OB gyn and had a myomectomy surgery with him to remove uterine fibroids. My scar turned out awful! Dr. Silverberg ended up having to do a 2^nd surgery, but this time more minor through laparoscopy and hysterscopy to remove access scar tissues, polyps, and somehow small endometriosis. I really wish I should have went straight to TFC and maybe only had to go through 1 surgery instead of 2. After I healed, I ended up getting a cyst. I was very heartbroken and discouraged, but Dr. Silverberg helped me through it and remained positive for me. He discouraged me having to go though IVF even after all of that, and told me I was healthy enough to try the least invasive procedure, which was 2 rounds of IUI 2 days in a row and injectable medication to produce at least 2 eggs. I got pregnant on the first try with 1 baby, and I couldn’t be any happier. It had been a 2 – 3 year process of trying, and now I’m so excited for my new arrival coming in a month that I don’t even think about the surgery or the hardship that I went through anymore. Everyone at TFC was so helpful and nice! They really know what they are doing. I realized they have steps for all the procedures for a specific reason, and they’re goal is to get you pregnant with a healthy baby. I also meet Dr. Vaughn and Dr. Probes (not sure if I spelled that correctly) when my doctor was out, and they were both very nice and awesome as well!!! Do yourself a favor and see them if you are having trouble getting pregnant. I’m 36 right now, and who would have known how many more years I would have waited to get pregnant if I didn’t see them. I just wish I could have seen them sooner!

My review is for Dr. Vaughn and his staff. I just had my first (and maybe only!) IUI done today. It was literally a walk in the park.
I really don’t understand any of the negative reviews on here. My husband and I are blown away by all of our experiences at TFC so far. The staff has been fab, I can always get someone on the phone, Dr. Vaughn is amazing, the offices are nice and modern. I never feel like I have to wait and it’s pretty easy to get appointments when I want them. Every ultrasound and procedure has been a breeze. I know it can get pricey, but if your insurance is lame and you’re 100% out of pocket when it comes to fertility treatments like I am, they try to save you money here and there. There haven’t been any hidden costs. We pay at the end of each appointment. It’s so easy.
I’m a pretty anxious person with A LOT of questions, and Dr. Vaughn has been super kind and more than patient with me. He’s never in a rush… or if he is, he hides it well. I wouldn’t see anyone else and I wish he could be my regular obgyn too! He’s the best in the city and really knows what he’s doing. From what I’ve heard, all of the doctors there are wonderful.
This is the king of fertility clinics in Austin.

Dr. Hansard is so wonderful. I had a not so great experience with another doctor before I was referred to Dr. Hansard at TFC. I wasn’t sure what to expect and walked away so extremely thankful to have found them. Everyone at the office is great. I never had to wait more than 5 minutes. Dr. Hansard is kind, sweet, warm, caring, compassionate, and a wonderful doctor! I looked forward to getting to see her again and hope to see her again soon. Thanks so much!

When going through the fertility journey, prospective parents could not ask for a kinder, more attentive, or more knowledgeable staff than the entire group at TFC. They were absolutely amazing for both myself and my husband. Dr. Silverburg is a busy guy, but finds a way to know everything about you, your history, and your fertility issues. I cannot say enough great things about my experience with this entire practice.

I strongly discourage using this center. They made it stressful and it was very disorganized. There were so many «surprise» appointments and payments. And I had to carefully mind my p’s and q’s but they were very disrespectful when it came to MY time, efforts, and finances. I have a newborn now, but just barely. I harvested 17 eggs and all but one was useful. So conveniently in their favor, I would have to find another $ 35k out-​of-​pocket to got through it all again. It was the worst 2yrs of my life. Thank God I had a reward in my baby girl.

Texas Fertility Center and specifically Dr. Vaughn took such extraordinary care of us. We worked with him on fertility treatments for several months and he and his staff were super thorough, super communicative, and super professional. I always felt like they were taking great care of us and paying close attention to our needs and questions. They were always available, and especially after we got pregnant; they monitor you thoroughly and are always readily available for you if you have any small question. The nurse who was assigned to me always answered all of my questions almost immediately by email. I am so grateful for this office of wonderful people.

I am unsure how so many people can give this place 5 stars. My husband and I came in for a consultation and were completely disappointed. This place is a mill. They’re here to collect your money and that’s pretty much it.
There is really no individual care here. If you think you’re going to get to know your doctor and build a relationship figuring out your cycle and figuring out your issues your wrong. The doctors are simply there for the consults and anything surgery related. You’re pretty much talking to a nurse the majority of the time. And don’t think when your talking to that nurse you get any sort of privacy. no they do it in the middle of the check out desk in front of 6 – 10 people nurses and other patients included. It was the most mortifying thing I have ever experienced. Infertility is a private issue I don’t want to discuss my cycle and my medications in front of a crowd of people.
Thankfully I managed to find an amazing doctor here in Austin that is there for you at every turn. He’s attends every scan, talks you through your cycle, goes over your medications and most importantly builds that doctor patient relationship.
If you’ve had a consult here and aren’t sure about what just happened or aren’t convinced this is the way it’s supposed to be, trust me it’s not.

Texas Fertility Center is first class. I have diminished ovarian reserve and Dr. Silverberg was clear with the diagnosis and answered all my questions. We only retrieved two eggs but they both fertilized! I loved my experience there.

I was a patient of Dr. Silverberg’s for 18 months (from August 2012-​March 2014). I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Silverberg and this practice.
My husband and I went through a laparoscopy, 5 Clomid/​IUIs, 2 Injectable IUIs, and 2 rounds of IVF with Dr. Silverberg. We are now pregnant with a healthy baby boy! Throughout these many rounds, Dr. Silverberg was thorough, compassionate, and uplifting. He is on the foreground of so much research in the field; he really is the most knowledgeable doctor I could have ever asked for. If you check out his bio on TFC’s website you can see the multitude of studies he has authored. There is so much misinformation out there about infertility, so my husband and I were grateful to have a doctor who was incredibly well-​informed on the most current research.
Dr. Silverberg gave me his personal cell phone number early on in our treatment, and we spent many nights and weekends talking to him during his time «off.» After I suffered a miscarriage, he called me at 8:00 that evening to check on me. After my laparoscopy surgery I came down with the stomach flu, and Dr. Silverberg called my husband on a Saturday after he heard how sick I felt. He absolutely insisted that I call him any time I had a question, which we took advantage of– best of all, he was always patient and friendly in all our interactions.
Dr. Silverberg has a big personality, but it’s full of humor and knowledge. Once you get to know him, he never fails to make you laugh when you need it most. He is gifted at being present; when you’re with him he really makes you feel like you are his sole patient and top priority.
We «graduated» from TFC to a «regular» OB in March, and it was one of the most bittersweet days of our lives! The staff, who we came to know well, all came out to greet us and give us well-​wishes. I was in tears leaving a place that I came to rely on so much, but knew that we will absolutely be going back in the future as our family grows.
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Our experience at TFC has been fantastic. It was just over a year ago that we went in to meet with Dr. Burger, who we were introduced to when she spoke as part of a panel on building LGBT families. We went in and told her we weren’t ready to start «trying» yet, but instead wanted to gather all possible information about the status of my fertility before we started «throwing sperm at the problem» so to speak. We based this on other lesbian couples we knew who had tried several very expensive cycles with no results only to find out the woman trying to get pregnant had a small solvable fertility issue.
So, we slowly and methodically went through tests and procedures, including a surgery to remove a fallopian tube blockage. Throughout the process Dr. Burger answered all of our questions, helped us make the best decision based on our life events, insurance, statistics and emotions. When we got to the stage where we started our IUI cycles, she continued to be understanding, full of good advice, but ultimately left the decision of when/​whether to add medication up to us. While Dr. Burger never got to inseminate due to my ovulation consistently happening on the weekends, (Drs. Hansard and Vaughn were also fabulous!) she did not hesitate to celebrate with us at our 8 week ultrasound!
We always felt comfortable as a lesbian couple, and appreciated the humor, sensitivity, knowledge and understanding that the whole TFC staff extended to us. We will certainly be bringing our baby in to visit when s/​he arrives in September!

Just did another cycle with Texas Fertility, this time with Dr. Burger and the process was yet again easy, informative, and a breeze! I love the nurses and doctors at this facility, Dr. Burger is so kind hearted. I’m happy to be able to help families out by donating my eggs and suggest anyone who is looking to do the same to go with Texas Fertility where you’ll feel comfortable and surrounded by helpful staff and a calm environment. =]

I’m a 40 year old with severe endometriosis. TFC gave me a 25%-30% chance of conceiving via IVF. Well, I’m thrilled to be pregnant with twins!
I was extremely impressed with the level of organization, attentiveness, and knowledge of the TFC nursing staff. Dr. Vaughn was my primary doctor. We really liked him — no frills, tells-​it-​how-​it-​is matter-​of-​fact kind of doctor.
For anyone considering IUI, I would recommend skipping it and going straight to IVF, even though it costs much more to have IVF. I know a lot of women, including myself, for whom IUI did not work but IVF did. Don’t waste your money dipping your toes in the pond — jump right in!
Thank you TFC!

I was an egg donor here and I have to say that I had a good overall experience. The staff was always very nice, quick to answer any questions and the Dr. always explained what was going on. Dr. Vaughn even called me personally after the egg retrieval to make sure that I was okay! The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the wait was usually a little long. Nothing makes me more impatient then waiting half-​naked on the doctors table. Luckily Candy Crush helped me cope.

Just an update– at 40 years old, I made 4 blasts with Dr. Braverman and they’re vitrified. Waiting on my body’s reactions to some immune suppressant meds (Humira and IVIg) before doing a frozen embryo transfer sometime in Spring 2013. I continue to be very happy with Dr Braverman. You’re welcome to contact me with questions or check out my blog,
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thanks :)