From initial consultation to treatment
| Stage | Practical work | Information that should be retained |
|---|---|---|
| First contact | Select a doctor, propose medical treatment goals, obtain a list of information and initial consultation methods. | Doctor's name, time and time zone, fee, report submission channel. |
| Medical initial consultation | The doctor understands the medical history and reports and makes evaluation and treatment recommendations. | Additional inspections, preliminary plans, and post-meeting questions are needed. |
| Plan and budget | The hospital issues corresponding items and charges, and the patient decides whether to enter treatment. | Itemized cost estimates, payment objects, cancellation and change rules. |
| Going to the United States for treatment | Complete monitoring, egg retrieval or transfer and other steps according to individual plans. | Address, contact person and clinical requirements for each appointment. |
| After leaving the United States | Obtain reports, review, renew or prepare for subsequent transfer. | Medical contact information, reports, retention agreements and renewal information. |
Chinese connection and Physician languages
HRC provides an international patient contact portal through the hospital’s official WeChat page. Kolb uses English; Potter and Wilcox use English and Spanish, and all three doctors have Chinese listed in their team languages.
Initial consultation information
| Information | Content and purpose |
|---|---|
| Basic medical history | Surgery, allergies, current medications, and past births help doctors understand the background. |
| Inspection report | Complete report and inspection date, unit, and reference range; whether to make additional inspections shall be determined by the doctor. |
| Past IVF records | Organize medication, egg harvesting, fertilization, culture, detection and transfer results according to cycles. |
| This time’s goal | Issues you wish to discuss, travel availability and language requirements. |
Frequently Asked Questions About HRC
Can appointments be made through LAIVF at all HRC locations?
Not covering all locations or doctors by default. The official website is used to understand the organization, and the team, location and time that can be assisted by actual cooperation need to be confirmed one by one.
Do Dr. Kolb, Potter, and Wilcox speak Chinese?
The official information reviewed this time lists the doctor's language and the team's language separately. The team's Chinese support does not mean that the doctor himself receives patients in Chinese. Please confirm the translation and medical explanation arrangements when making an appointment.
What are the main locations of HRC’s laboratories?
The official laboratory page reviewed this time introduces three embryonic laboratories in Pasadena, Newport Beach, and Encino. The actual location used for individual treatment is still determined by the admission schedule.
Can the basic egg freezing project on the official website represent the all-inclusive price of IVF?
No. The project scope of egg freezing and IVF are different. The official website also lists applicable and exclusion conditions. You should refer to your own detailed written plan.
Understand and connect HRC through LAIVF
First confirm the doctor, clinic locations and required assistance
Can assist in organizing clinics, doctors, initial consultation information and cost estimate issues. For specific services, please see the care coordination section.
If you need to entrust paid assistance, you should first confirm the service items, fees, deadlines and cancellation procedures. The hospital's medical cost estimate and the website's service fee are stated separately and must be confirmed before transferring contact information.
What can you prepare for next?
Target clinic or physician, estimated time, preferred language, and top concerns regarding cost, location, or communication issues. It is not necessary to submit a complete medical record through the pages of this site to learn for the first time.
View medical services and charging instructionsArrange communication according to the doctor's own language
| Doctor | My language | Open consultation location |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Woo | English, Mandarin, Cantonese | Encino、Santa Clarita Valley |
| Kolb | English | Pasadena、Las Vegas |
| Potter | English, Spanish | Newport Beach、Fullerton |
| Wilcox | English, Spanish | Pasadena |
The staff of Kolb, Potter, and Wilcox are also listed for Chinese support. Irene Woo's Mandarin and Cantonese are the doctor's own languages; you can use them to express your needs for direct consultation or team translation when making an appointment.