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Sept 3, 2010

Free Infertility Seminar announced-  September 21, 2010 at the Crest Center & Pavillion from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Every woman attending will get a gift certificate for either a free consultation (new patients) or fertility treatments (established patients) provided at PREG!

PREG is offering an Infertility Seminar on September 21st, 2010 at the Crest Center & Pavillion located at 22 Celebration Place in Asheville, NC. In this special seminar, our fertility experts will explain the causes of infertility, how we evaluate infertility, and what treatment options are available for infertility. The process of IVF will be explained and questions will be gladly answered. All seminars take place from 6:30- 8:00 pm with time afterwards for all questions. There is no fee for the presentation. Our patients as well as the public are welcome. Please reserve a space as seating is limited. To reserve your space, or for more information, please call (828)725-7734 or 866-725-7734. 

June 17, 2010

Aetna Insurance Company has extended additional fertility benefits for patients with benefits that choose to to an Elective Single Embryo Transfer with their IVF cycle!

April 8, 2010

MyMedicalLoan (MML) now offers a line of credit VISA card that they will issue for up to $20,000 with fees that are interest free for the first 6 months! Please go to our Financial Options page for more information.

Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group Named an OptumHealth Reproductive Resource Services Center of Excellence
 
We’re excited to announce that we have been recognized and welcomed by OptumHealth into its Reproductive Resource Services (RRS) Centers of Excellence network program. OptumHealth has provided access to clinically superior, cost-effective health care for complex medical conditions since 1986. It’s RRS Centers of Excellence network is built through quality measurement and value-driven contracting that is unique in the health care industry. Through integrated, personally-relevant health guidance, technology and services, RRS consumers are more likely to experience superior outcomes at medical centers that meet strict network criteria.
 
Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) has met the clinical criteria and has been qualified as a Fertility Center of Excellence in the OptumHealth (United Resource Network for United Healthcare). The Fertility Centers of Excellence is based on IVF pregnancy success rates, the number of embryos transferred and other scientific data. Dr. Nichols, Dr. Payne and the staff of Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group(PREG) are extremely proud of this accomplishment and of our IVF success rates.

OptumHealth's ParentSteps Program

Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group is recognized as a Center of Excellence by OptumHealth and is also a participating provider in the ParentSteps program. Through this program, patients who possess very minimal or no infertility coverage become eligible to receive on average a 10 to 20 % discount on the following treatments:

  • Super Ovulation with Insemination (Ovulation Induction with Insemination)
  • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

The following procedures will also be discounted if your fertility specialist determines they will be necessary in your IVF treatment plan:

  • Assisted Hatching
  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) 

To learn more about this program, contact ParentSteps Program, toll-free, at 1-866-774-4626 or visit its website at http://www.myoptumhealthparentsteps.com/

Reduced Tubal Reversal Surgery Fee's For A Limited Time Only ($1000 savings through June 30, 2010)

PREG is offering a discount for all tubal reversals that are performed before June 30, 2010. The cost of the tubal reversal will be $5500 which will cover the initial consultation, surgeon's fee, operating room fee, and post operative visit.

Minimal IVF

PREG is now offering a Minimal In-vitro Fertilization. Minimal IVF is an alternative IVF treatment in which less medication and less aggressive ovarian stimulation is performed mimicking a more "natural" cycle as well as being a significantly less costly alternative to a Standard IVF cycle.

Asheville Office

PREG is excited to announce the opening of our new office in Asheville, NC to better serve our patients in western North Carolina. We began seeing patients in Asheville in December 2008. Our office address is 675 Biltmore Ave, Suite H, Asheville, NC 28803 and is located in the heart of Biltmore village next to the Open MRI center. Our Asheville office phone number is (828) 210-8284.

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Dr. Payne Elected Secretary of the Greenville County Medical Society

13 February 2009
Dr. John F. Payne, MD, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist with Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) has been nominated and elected as the new Secretary for the Greenville County Medical Society (GCMS) in South Carolina. His appointment is for a one year term for 2009 and will be approved by the GCMS membership at the next meeting on March 17, 2009. Dr. Payne is also a member on the GCMS executive committee.
The GCMS membership includes over 950 physicians and works hard for its members and acts as a healthcare advocate for our community. Some GCMS programs include the Physician Referral Service to help the public find primary care and specialists and seek information on Greenville’s healthcare services. GCMS scholarships assist Greenville county residents attending South Carolina medical schools. The GCMS Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization, enables the continuation of MedWell Access, which allows continuity of healthcare services to working low income patients and also represents the care and compassion of physicians in Greenville County.
Congratulations Dr. Payne!!!

March 5, 2009

Carrie Davis, Health Reporter for WSPA-TV7 interviews John E. Nichols, MD about the number of embryos transferred resulting in octuplets. click here to view video

March 10, 2009

PREG announces it's 2007 IVF success rates are now available on the www.sart.org website.
PREG releases it's 2008 IVF clinical pregnancy (heartbeat on ultrasound) rates. Click here to view

March 18, 2009

Jay Siltzer, Health Reporter for News 13, WLOS ABC, interview a couple who had infertility and successfully conceived and delivered using IVF at PREG. Also discusses PREG's new Asheville satellite infertility office at 675 Biltmore Avenue. Click below to view the video.

IVF Seminar announced June 18th, 2009 in Asheville, NC

Attend to register for a Free Cycle of IVF!

PREG is offering an In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) Seminar on June 18th, 2009 at the Women's Wellness and Education Center in Asheville, NC in the community room. In this special seminar, our fertility experts will explain the causes of infertility, how we evaluate infertility, and what treatment options are available for infertility. The process of IVF will be explained and questions will be gladly answered. All seminars take place from 6:30- 8:00 pm with time afterwards for all questions.

There is no fee for the presentation. Our patients as well as the public are welcome. Please reserve a space as seating is limited. To reserve your space, or for more information, please call (864) 232-7734 or (828)725-7734. 

June 17, 2009

Resolve Advocacy Day, June 25th, 2009 in Washington D.C
resolveorg: Please help RESOLVE spread the word about Advocacy Day. www.resolve.org/AdvocacyDay for details and see how you can become involve.

July 8, 2009

Dr. Payne discusses the increase in applicants for egg donation in these tough economic times on News Channel 7.

July 2009

Dr. John Nichols of Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group has been selected by his peers as one of America's Best Doctors. Only about 5% of physicians in the United States have this prestigious award.  Dr. Nichols is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist specializing in infertility treatments such as intrauterine inseminations and In Vitro Fertilization and is the Medical Director at PREG.  Congratulations, Dr. Nichols! 

October 26, 2009

The Egg Lady, by Nance Ellen is a true story, told in fairy tale style, of one couple's infertility journey and how it finally led them to parenthood with the help of very special people called 'egg ladies'.  Its lighthearted style is intended for young and old alike, and is educational as well as just a 'feel good' story about the human spirit. This book is a must read for parents who have been blessed with children conceived using donor egg IVF. Please click  on the link below to visit the books website for more information 

www.bittersweetbooks.net

April 07, 2010

Free Infertility Seminar announced- Tuesday May 18th, 2010 at 6:30pm at Village at Pelham

Every woman attending will get a gift certificate for either a free consultation (new patients) or fertility treatments (established patients) provided at PREG.

PREG is offering an Infertility Seminar on Tuesday May 18th, 2010 at the Village at Pelham Community Conference Room located next to the Village Hospital off I-85 on highway 14. In this special seminar, our fertility experts will explain the causes of infertility, how we evaluate infertility, and what treatment options are available for infertility. The process of IVF will be explained and questions will be gladly answered. All seminars take place from 6:30- 8:00 pm with time afterwards for all questions. There is no fee for the presentation. Our patients as well as the public are welcome. Please reserve a space as seating is limited. To reserve your space, or for more information, please call (864) 232-7734, (864)-583-2669 or (828)725-7734.