Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by her clinical partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern, to discuss the complex world of fertility clinics, offering patients an insider's guide to selecting the right medical practice for their unique fertility journey. Key Topics: 1. Finding the Right Doctor - Understanding specialized training - Importance of board certification - What makes a true fertility expert 2. Clinic Decision-Making - Who really controls medical choices - The impact of corporate vs. physician-owned practices - Patient care vs. financial priorities 3. Patient Experience - Communication styles and expectations - Personalized care team approach - Monitoring and cycle management 4. Financial Transparency - Navigating insurance complexities - Understanding true treatment costs - Avoiding hidden fees and surprise bills Follow Fora Fertility on Instagram @forafertility Become a patient https://www.forafertility.com/ Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com ------------------------------ Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. She is the author of The Fertility Formula, on presale now! COME SAY HI!!! Blog: nataliecrawfordmd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncrawfordmd?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ Email: hello@nataliecrawfordmd.com THE FERTILITY FORMULA: Pre-order now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book FORA FERTILITY: forafertilityaustin.com 715 W 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705 To become a patient: email info@forafertilityaustin.com or call 512-956-5006 Listen to the AS A WOMAN PODCAST here: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk?si=1b2f774f601d4142 ---------- #fertility #fertilitydoctor #nataliecrawfordmd #doctor #asawoman Sharing fertility facts to educate women about trying to conceive, getting pregnant, ovulation, fertility treatments, IUI, IVF, becoming a doctor, life as a woman in medicine, and more.