an Appointment
It is the policy of the clinic to see each couple for an initial consultation with the doctor before they have treatment. This consultation is important as it is the first tool the doctor uses in assessing patients. It is of benefit to the patients that copies of any test results, record of investigations or treatment summaries are brought with them to the consultation. As some tests only have a certain validity period it may be the case that various tests may have to be repeated, although we do not do so as a matter of routine.
It is preferable that both the female and male partner be present as infertility is a shared condition and both parties should be involved in all aspects of the decision making. It is also more beneficial to the couple as they may well be hearing new information which is better to hear together first hand. Bloods or other preliminary investigations may be carried out on either the male and/or female at this first visit.
You should allow approximately an hour for your appointment. Normally you will see the Doctor and then a staff nurse who may take you through your suggested investigations and plan. The duration and structure of the appointment varies depending on the couple’s condition and their medical requirements as no two couples are the same.
We endeavour to see each couple at the agreed appointment time. However, in the medical environment, patient’s medical needs can change and delays may occur. It is recommended you arrive at least twenty minutes before your appointment to register and provide us with your details.
To request an information pack which includes the necessary forms to schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic by phone on 1 800 497777 or email info@sims.ie
It is likely that you may wait several weeks for your initial consultation; this is because we limit our intake of new patients allowing more time to manage those patients attending for treatment. A rapid diagnosis and subsequent treatment is particularly crucial for women in their late thirties or older. Being a specialised centre, the Sims Clinic can carry out a comprehensive series of investigations into the likely causes of patient infertility within a short time frame.
If you are already a patient of the clinic, appointments for seminal analysis, blood tests and ultrasound scans can be made by phone or by email.
New Patients
New patients are required to fill out and return our new patient appointment form before an appointment is made. Please download the following form (pdf format) and return.
New Patient Appointment Form