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Initial consultation and remote consultation
When contacting RFC for the first time, first clearly prepare the doctor, information, communication language and issues you want to discuss, and then confirm whether the remote initial consultation can be arranged and the specific cost.
Read full textTime and itinerary planning for going to the United States
Correspond the medical steps to the actual trip instead of applying a fixed number of days first. Understand what needs to be confirmed separately for egg retrieval, egg freezing and transfer.
Read full textFollow-up at home & storage renewals
Before leaving the United States, clearly arrange the connection between reports, medical liaison, preservation and renewal, and future treatment to reduce the difficulty of re-examining information after returning to the country.
Read full textFrom 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
RFC Chinese contact hotline is +1 (626) 388-6022. Dr. Lin speaks English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, and Dr. Liu speaks English and Mandarin.
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. |
Understand and connect RFC 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 instructionsFrequently asked questions about RFCs
Do all four RFC locations contain laboratories?
All four locations are equipped with IVF laboratories; the facility information of the Beverly Hills location is supplemented by partners. Specific treatment still needs to be implemented at the address and medical team where you made the appointment.
Do Dr. Lin and Dr. Liu provide communication in Chinese?
Both official profiles list Mandarin, and Lin also lists Taiwanese. The specific language and appointment status used for initial consultation, treatment or follow-up must be confirmed by the hospital in the current period.
Which laboratory does the CAP and CLIA mentioned on the official website apply to?
The hospital laboratory's special page has made relevant statements, but when making personal judgments, the actual location, subject and validity period should be checked. Brand-level presentations do not automatically replace certification verification at each location.
What medical procedures can be arranged at the Beverly Hills location?
The Beverly Hills location has a clinic, surgery center and IVF laboratory. Individual arrangements for examination, egg retrieval, culture and transfer are confirmed by the reception team based on the plan.