Ratings for Dr. Arlene Morales

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We did not have a good experience with Dr. Morales. Her diagnosis felt very pessimistic, although we were given the two most expensive options to try. We went for a 2nd and 3rd opinion at other doctors who both believe our chance of conceiving could be improved by low-tech procedures, and disagreed with Dr. Morales' focus on "the numbers." If she reads this, she might want to take note that when a patient starts to cry it would be considerate to pause before continuing on with more bad news. Telling a patient they will be in menopause before 40 is only an opinion... it's not fact.

Submitted Oct. 11, 2009

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For some reason the individual who review my payments would not disclose the total amounts that the insurance would be billed. Don't understand why? The Dr. compared to another I saw later seemed to have limited knowledge, she also missed appts and pawned me onto the other dr. in her practice.

Submitted June 8, 2009

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FELT THAT ALL SHE CARED ABOUT WAS MONEY.

Submitted March 25, 2009

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Very disappointed with our expierence. And I feel because my husband and I were not sure if we we going to go the IVF route she didn't spend much time on our case. It wasn't till a year later that I requested my records for a second opinion that the office called asking why I was going to see another doctor. And after going to the new doctor I found Dr. Morales might have missed things that might have seemed minor at the time but could make a big difference. I am not a fertilty doctor and due to the unanswered questions I took it upon my self to be proactive and start my own research. I feel doctors have a responsibilty to their patients because they are the experts and we trust what they say because we don't know better. I am sure that Dr. Morales has done some amazing things with her practice and has given many couples their dream child/children. We just feel our time and money were waisted with her.

Submitted March 4, 2009

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Dr. Morales is very skilled, knowledgeable, and understanding. She is not greedy and actually encouraged me and my husband to wait before pursuing expensive treatments when she could have easily started us down the long road to ivf, etc. She made the right recommendation for us and I believe she respects her patients and makes sure they are treated well.

Submitted Aug. 7, 2008

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One of the most thoughtful, caring doctors I have ever come across! Love her!

Submitted March 9, 2008

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Dr. Morales is thorough but had no answers for os in the end. A lot of time (much of it spent waiting for her in the office) and money for nothing.

Submitted Oct. 9, 2005


Dr. Arlene Morales' Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

As she completed her medical training, in vitro fertilization (IVF) was in its infancy. This infertility specialty combined many of the topics Dr. Morales was interested in focusing on in medicine: technology, psychology, ethics and surgery. These are all still elements that drive Dr. Morales’s passion and commitment to her patients. Dr. Morales founded Fertility Specialist Medical Group in 2000 with the intention of creating a clinic that serves everyone in need – no matter their situation – and focused on their family-building goals, not just the next pregnancy. When she founded FSMG, the IVF industry was a male-dominated field. Overcoming this disparity to create a successful clinic is something of which Dr. Morales is exceptionally proud.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Education

  • Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Of Med, Baltimore Md 21205 (Grad. 1986)

Areas of Expertise

  • In vitro fertilization (IVF)
  • Female infertility
  • Egg freezing
  • Male infertility
  • Infertility

Awards & Recognitions

  • Top Doctors - San Diego Magazine 2014-2017
  • Optum Healthcare Center of Excellence - 2014-2017
  • 2016 Spectrum Top Doctor- Dr. Arlene Morales
  • 2017 Castle Connolly Top Docs
  • 2017 Center of Excellence – CIGNA
  • 2007 The Aurora Gold Award -Dr. Arlene Morales
  • 2017 Center of Excellence – United Healthcare

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Aetna
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Of California
Cigna
Commercial Insurance Company
Health Net
Humana
Managed Care (Non-Hmo)
Medicare
MultiPlan
Pacificare
UnitedHealthcare