Columbia Fertility Associates

Columbia Fertility Associates

Since our inception in 1978, we have been dedicated to providing innovative medical technologies and quality, personal care to Infertility Patients. See more

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Columbia Fertility Associates Contact Details

  • 2440 M St NW Ste 401, Washington, DC 20037
  • 202-293-6567
  • Friday 7:30AM to 4PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:30AM to 4PM
    Tuesday 7:30AM to 4PM
    Wednesday 7:30AM to 4PM
    Thursday 7:30AM to 4PM
  • https://www.columbiafertility.com/
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Columbia Fertility Associates Reviews ( 171 )

  1. Not sure if this place is even still open, left several messages for a new patrimony appointment for days with no response. No one ever picks up the phone. How dependable.

  2. The whole office was WONDERFUL, PATIENT, and TRULY HELPFUL!! Dr. Rifka gives you all the information that you need and takes you step by step. Thank you

  3. I saw Dr. Rafat Abbasi at the bethesda office and am now pregnant with twins through embryo adoption. Great experience, wonderful communication (thanks Holli!) And success!

  4. We are starting with Dr. Sacks, I have a lot of faith in him, for the moment I can only say that he gave me confidence and that I believe a lot in his experience and that he will help me a lot

  5. Dr. Rifka and his entire team are fantastic. They went above and beyond during the time I was a patient and beyond. I am very pleased with my experience.

  6. An appointment with Dr. Sacks is like a visit with a friend who doesn’t sugar coat anything but is still very concerned about your well being. I’m so glad I chose CFA.

  7. I had an appointment over the phone with D. Butler where he answered my question and that appointment costs me $400 !!!! When I was setting up the appointment I was told that the it will cost around 50$ ! Can someone please from the clinic help me to fix this? No one should be charged 400$ for an advice! I

  8. Columbia Fertility Associates, hands down is the best fertility center in the DMV area. They are personal, very knowledgeable and sincerely caring about you and your individual needs.

  9. We give Dr. Abassi and her team at the Bethesda Office of Columbia Fertility our highest recommendation without reservation to anyone who is unable to achieve a desired pregnancy. …

  10. I highly recommend Dr. Sacks. If you are looking for a doctor that sees you as a someone they want to HELP and not as a statistic, Dr. Sacks is that doctor. I have had nothing but positive experiences with him.

  11. In addition to being a talented doctor, Dr. Sacks is easy to talk to. Very relatable and understanding. Important when you’re trying to make tough decisions.

  12. I was never able to see these doctors and cannot testify to their care.
    When I tried to make an appointment, I was told that the Arlington office in closed indefinitely and the Bethesda office has only 1 doctor who won’t take new …

  13. Dr. Butler is patient, kind, knowledgable and professional. He explains things with patience and in a concise manner to help you understand. The information provided doesn’t sound like a foreign language. He’s very engaging with an exceptional bedside manner.

  14. I absolutely love Dr.Rifka! I have recommended him to several people that I know with the assurance that he will ease all your concerns and try his best to accommodate your needs as you go through the fertility process. I have only been to the D.C. location and will continue to go there as long as DR.RIFKA is there!

  15. Dr. Sacks was prepared for my annual check-up, asked the right questions to assess my health, and issued prescriptions, all very pleasantly and efficiently.

  16. The worst experience I have ever had with a medical practice. I should have read all of these negative reviews before I became a patient. The reviews are spot on – the financial department has been over-charging me for ten months. Marie …

  17. I don’t know where to start. I went in at 6 weeks pregnant and had to wait a month for my blood/urine results. I only went here because of the great reviews, but now I’m not so sure of this clinic. I’m now 10 weeks pregnant with not a clue …

  18. I love Dr. Rifka. He is so understanding and an amazing clinician. He explains things in a way that is clear and concise. He doesn’t have a lot of time because he has a lot of patients and work to do but he is a fantastic professional. He is fantastic.

  19. I have been a patient of Dr. Safa Rifka for more than 20 years. He’s simply the best. I trust his opinions of my woman’s health impeccably. My only regrets is that I didn’t know him or Columbia Fertility when I was having my baby!! Thanks for all you do! M.Griffith

  20. I waited my baby for about 2 years, and finally decided to go here. Dr. Rifka was really kind and explained everything throughly. Luckily, I got pregnant only 3 month after starting going here. Thank you everyone!

  21. Dr. Abbasi is very thorough in her assessment and plan. She investigated all the variables related to our fertility, presented all options, and empowered us to make the decisions based off the findings.

  22. Dr. Butler and his staff are so amazing. I love how kind and patient they are. Dr. Butler is thorough he takes his time with you and listens. I love all the staff members at the Washington DC location.

  23. After 5 years of the most unpleasant experience (at Shady Grove) that ended with a miscarriage, I was referred to Dr. Butler at Columbia Fertility. What a difference!! They treated me like an individual and handled my case specifically to …

  24. Dr. Abbasi, along with the staff at Columbia Fertility have been amazing.! I’ve been seeing Dr. Abbasi now for over a year. She is very thorough with all of my testing and is very diligent on following up. Sarah Crumbley, RN is also very …

  25. Dr. Rifka and his staff always provide excellent medical care. For many years I continue to receive the necessary professional assistance for better health. The office visits, exams, guidance and individual sincere concern is outstanding. …

  26. Dr. Abbasi and her team are incredible. I appreciate the science- based approach and Dr. Abbasi and her team take time to answer questions and are very responsive.

  27. Dr. Rifka gives you a thorough exam with state of the art equipment. There are no stones left unturned. He is a very personable and patient doctor. He explains each procedure, process, and anticipated outcomes that he performs. He also …

  28. I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Columbia Fertility. Dr. Abassi and Holli were so wonderful to work with. They helped my husband and I get pregnant using donor embryos and a gestational carrier on the first try! I …

  29. Dr. Sacks is the kindest, most reassuring person to usher any couple through a fertility journey. He was insightful and helpful – I’m pregnant! And his staff were always kind and nurturing.

  30. Dr. Butler and his staff are amazing. They were very patient, kind and caring. They truly a great example of what healthcare professionals should be. My husband and I will forever be grateful.

  31. The doctors seem very smart and skilled in their field. Unfortunately, they need to invest more in the operations and overall quality of their practice.
    Perhaps covid led to some gaps in oversight, but my first cycle was canceled due …

  32. Great doctor. Super pleasant and knowledgeable. He studied my conditions and review my previous history in no time.
    Excellent discussion of my issue and advise on present/ future treatment.
    I strongly recommend him.

  33. Dr. Abbasi was really knowledgeable and the only fertility doctor that found out my body rejected boys and knew how to treat this condition. I was with Shady Grove Fertility for almost 4 years and never had a successful pregnancy or checked …

  34. Dr. Butler and his staff are straightforward and warm in their delivery of information, and there is always a high degree of professionalism in their communications. I would highly recommend Columbia Fertility Associates to my closest family members, friends, and others seeking help/service in the area of fertility treatments.

  35. Dr. Butler and his team are amazing! I gave birth to twins in Sept of this year and I owe it all to them. Dr. Butler was very knowledgeable and caring every step of the way. Even on the very rough days he remained optimistic and open to try new things. I couldn’t have chosen a better doctor to go on the journey with.

  36. It’s difficult posting a public review about such a sensitive topic but I feel it’s important people know what they’re getting into before they choose this clinic. I have no other clinics to compare this to, so my experience may just be the …

  37. Dr. Abbasi is very knowledgeable and thorough and really listens to our questions and concerns. We also really appreciate how cognizant and considerate she is about the fact that infertility is a very expensive medical condition – she …

  38. That place is my paradise. Dr Butler helped me to smile. I started my journey with him in 2016 and in 2018 i gave birth to my lovely baby boy Angel. I don’t remember who referred me over there. But i remembered that when i met him he …

  39. It was good speaking with Dr. Sacks. He walked us through the process for the procedure we were considering. He was very responsive and answered all our questions. He has us feel comfortable about he steps.

  40. The nurses, admin staff, and doctors here are fabulous. They all made sure I was informed and comfortable as possible throughout the process. I was very pleased with the way everything went & would 10/10 recommend Columbia Fertility Associates.

  41. Dr Sachs is hands down the best OBGYN i’ve ever seen. I have been a patient of his for more than 7 years! A friend suggested him to me when I moved to the DC area and couldn’t be happier. He has incredible bedside manners!

  42. Dr. Sacks was very friendly and informative. He was patient and answered all questions/concerns we had. His coordinator LaShonne Levy was extremely helpful and knowledgeable! She had such a positive spirit! She confirmed for us that we were in the right place.

  43. Dr. Abbasi is a straight shooter and extremely patient and thorough to answer all your questions. She has a dry, no-nonsense nature about her while still maintaining a sense of warmth and compassion that is a necessity in her field. We came …

  44. It was incredibly difficult to get an appointment because no one hardly answers the phone! But once I was seen, Dr Abassi was pleasant and informative and she took her time to get my history and to map out a treatment plan. Her staff is friendly and professional.

  45. We couldn’t be happier with Columbia Fertility Associates! And feel blessed by having Dr. Rifka as our Doctor. He is truly amazing, the best Doctor we could ever have and asked for. Not to mentioned that he is making our dream come true of having our baby

  46. We have only great things to say about Columbia Fertility Associates specially for Dr Preston Sacks. From day one he has made us feel comfortable with the whole process. He is friendly, caring and understanding. We have one very healthy son and going back for a second try. Too bad he doesn’t deliver them as well.

  47. Dr Sacks is an amazing Doctor, he takes time to sit with you and answer every question you have. I never feel rush and not heard. He set goals and make sure that he gives the advice to reach your goals.

  48. Dr. Sacks and his team were wonderful. Kim is amazing and was always there to help me with my many questions. Dr. Sacks knows his stuff and helped me get pregnant despite my PCOS. We’re thrilled! We had some complications with billing, but the team resolved them.

  49. I waited in the waiting room for a short time. The receptionist, name escapes me, was absolutely knowledgable about what to expect during my appointment. Dr. Sacks has a warm personality and comprehensively explained my options. I am thankful for Columbia Fertility Associates.

  50. Columbia Fertility has been a place of calm and positivity for me. Dr. Sacks and his staff are honest, straightforward and warm in their delivery of information, and there is always a high degree of professionalism and evident knowledge. I …

  51. Yesterday I had a fantastic visit with Dr. Sacks. So fantastic that I had to call a friend to share the experience with her. I went in to the visit with 3 very concerning issues. Dr. Sack, with his warm and welcoming demeanor talked me …

  52. My experience at Columbia Fertility far exceeded my expectations. To say that Dr Sacks and the nurse manager Sarah C. were wonderful would be a gross understatement. They as well as all of their office staff were welcoming, approachable, …

  53. Great experience as a first timer.
    The staff was very friendly and helpful.
    Dr. Abbass’ demeanor has really put me at eas e so i really recommend this clinic.

  54. I am so pleased with Dr. Maurice Butler because he really does care for the patient in his care. I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful doctor who understands what we are going through in our quest to have a child. His expertise really does mean a lot. As his patient for so many years, I am grateful that he is always there for us.

  55. Dr Butler is very thorough in his approach to care. He carefully reviews your medical history and provides you with options for you to make a choice. I like the fact that he sits down in his office with his patients to talk before heading …

  56. I have seen a lot of one stars for this place get removed for no reason other than being 1 star. This place is terrible service, communication, billing and transparency.

  57. Dr. Sacks was so kind and personable. I loved that he talked to me in his office instead of just straight going into an exam room. He was extremely knowledgeable and made sure I had all of my questions answered. I’m looking forward to having him along this journey.

  58. Easy and professional front office and check-in process. Dr. Sacks was so kind and welcoming, talking through processes, next steps, and options as we begin this journey. He was a referral from a dear friend, but that didn’t come up until …

  59. I met with Dr Rifka, Safa, he’s absolutely amazing! He understands and can relate to us, wants what’s best and would go above and beyond to point us to the right direction for our family! Highly recommend him.

  60. Dr. Rifka’s bedside manner is one of the best I have ever experienced. He’s thoughtful, patient, and his extensive experience inspires confidence even through a challenging treatment.

  61. My husband and I are starting this journey and feel so confident in Dr. Abbasi after our first consultation. She is very easy to speak with and extremely knowledgeable! Looking forward to working with her and the team at Columbia Fertility more…

  62. Dr. Butler is a great, patient and kind doctor. From start to finish, he explained the entire process step-by-step and was always available to answer any questions. He was also realistic with expectations. I highly recommend him. Thanks Dr. Butler!

  63. Dr. Sacks is simply amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable and always spoke to us about the recent research in the field. He is kind and listens to your concerns. He takes him time and is not in a rush like many other doctors do. His staff …

  64. Dr. Rifka is one of the best specialists that I had the pleasure to have as a patient. He actually remembers his patients and their needs. For women dealing with fertility issues, this is especially important because he wants to HELP our …

  65. He was very knowledgeable and thorough with his explanations and my questions. Very nice bedside manner and would highly recommend. His staff is not as great though. After our initial consultation with the doctor, I waited an additional …

  66. So happy and satisfied with their work ,Doctor Rifka amazing nice person and does a great job my favorite person Anna Bell she’s one of the nurse in Columbia fertility very wise , and a wonderful person , everybody’s nice to be honest . …

  67. I had my first visit and Dr Butler was so amazing, explained us in detail what we needed to know with drawings and everything. Super detailed and professional. I loved my experience!

  68. Love Dr. Rifka and his front desk team. I’ve been seeing him for my annual since I was 18 (so about 12 years now) and I’ve never had any issues with wait time or the appointment itself. He is kind, thorough, but never keeps you longer than …

  69. I had an initial consultation with Dr. Sacks. He was timely, personable, candid, and very knowledgeable. I will update my review after I’ve had more time to interact with him and his office, but my first impressions were fantastic, and I would certainly go back to him.

  70. Dr. Sacks has a wonderful bedside manner. He is extremely personable and knowledgeable. He also spends a lot of time with you to thoroughly explain your options. He made my husband and I feel totally at ease. I would strongly recommend him.

  71. Dr. Sacks always listens to understand. He explains with clarity and helping his patients is his first priority. He has a warm bedside manner and I trust his medical advice and guidance.

  72. Dr Sacks is amazing. I have a very difficult case and went to a few different clinics as well as meeting with several Drs and he was one of the few that truly cared to listen and help. He has great bedside manners and is patient and kind. …

  73. Truly love seeing Dr. Sacks all these years. He’s the reason why I was able to finally have children (twins at that, double blessings!). He has great bedside manner, very upfront and data driven. He makes things easy and comfortable despite a sometimes stressful process. I highly recommend Dr. Sacks and this practice.

  74. I have seen Dr. Sacks twice so far for consultations in his office. He has reviewed my paperwork carefully, answered my questions and taken my viewpoint into consideration, while still explaining his choices based on his medical expertise. He is very friendly and enjoys chit-chat.

  75. My experience with Ms. Olson has been great thus far. I am confident in her care and appreciate her calm gentle demeanor and great bedside manners. However, as for the rest of the supporting staff, while there are a few shining stars, for …

  76. Upon my entrance into the facility the triage staff was very friendly! And my wait was not long at all before I seen Dr. Sacks. I was referred to Dr. Sacks by one of the best OBGYN Physicians I know, Dr. Blank of Capital Women’s Care. …

  77. I love Dr. Butler! He always takes the time to answer your questions thoroughly and will respond to your call or emails promptly. He is very professional and very happy we switched from Shady to Columbia – their customer service, billing office and receptionist have taken care of all of our needs! Highly recommend!

  78. Dr. Butler took great care of me! I wanted to work with a smaller practice so I wouldn’t feel like just another number, and I definitely felt that I received individualized care by highly competent medical professionals.

  79. If you like to avoid extreme frustration then don’t go to this doctor’s office. The 4.8 overall rating of this operations makes no sense and somehow the reviews appear to be manipulated. I tried for over 3 months to make it work as I was …

  80. Signey Olson is the only reason I’m giving it 2 stars. She is amazing.
    The staff is not. The lack of communication, miscommunication, or over poor office management has made our process such a headache. We finally received a …

  81. My wife and I are seeing Dr. Rifka for fertility treatment. We find him to be an excellent doctor, however, we’ve now had to abandon two planned IUI treatment attempts because we were either given incorrect or incomplete information around …

  82. Dr. Rifka sounded very knowledgeable, listened well, and made me feel confident that he had a plan for diagnosis and next steps. He was very personable and easy to talk to. It’s rare to meet a doctor who has both the expertise and a true interest in taking care of patients.

  83. Dr. Butler is incredibly thorough, patient, and kind. He brings decades of expertise and an excellent bedside manner to appointments. Follow up care was excellent. The staff was wonderful and efficient.

  84. This review is long overdue. I’ve been seeing Dr Sacks for a few years now and I can’t say enough good things about hi.. I was referred to him for reproductive endocrinology by my OBGYN. He is by far one my absolute favorite doctors I’ve …

  85. Dr. Sacks is Knowledgeable & intelligent. he explains everything so easily. he is so warm. he’s the best doctor I’ve ever met. I highly recommend this doctor.

  86. Signey Olson and Dr. Sacks are both amazing. I have so far been impressed with Columbia Fertility. Areas of improvement are the front desk and admin because lots of times I’ve waited minutes for someone to pick up only for the call to end in a busy signal. Or I’m immediately transferred to a voicemail that doesn’t exist.

  87. Dr. Butler is very nice. But I have had some communication issues with staff working there throughout. You can barely reach out to them by phone and email even if we are dealing with very time sensitive matter. I several times left messages …

  88. Dr. Sacks is such a warm and caring physician. He takes the time to really listen to your concerns, answer questions, and create a health plan that puts you in the center. I’ve experienced such wonderful results. He helped me become …

  89. I am surprised to see so many negative reviews because my experience has been truly outstanding! After not receiving the “warm and fuzzy” by Shady Grove Fertility due to age (43), I researched and found CFA. I called and immediately asked …

  90. I would really caution against this practice and recommend those considering making an appointment look at Yelp rather than Google reviews (maybe this says something about Google reviews being biased? The practice sends you a form asking …

  91. What a pleasure!! Dr. Sacks understands the humane component to providing fertility care. He took the time to talk to me and has given me hope. His compassionate and pragmatic approach is so refreshing and very much appreciated. If you want …

  92. Best doctor, ever. Not only does he take care of your body, but he understands that your body is affected by your emotional and mental state. Very few doctors take this extra important step. I also call him for references to other …

  93. What can I say. I recently moved to the DMV area and did my research for a fertility clinic. The Columbia Fertility Clinic seemed to fit our needs. The reviews were encouraging, but my 1st consultation with Dr. Sacks was more than I …

  94. Just so no one has my experience take note ONLY THE DC OFFICE IS OPEN. THE N. VA AND BETHESDA OFFICES ARE CLOSED AND THERE IS NO INFORMATION ONLINE ABOUT IT. DO NOT BOOK IF DC IS NOT A REALISTIC OFFICE FOR YOU. Dr. Sacks is a 5 star doctor, …

  95. Dr. Sacks is fantastic! He is knowledgeable and and has the best bedside manner in the business. He has a way of making you feel like everything will be okay and that is so necessary in area of fertility treatment.

  96. My husband and I came to Dr. Sacks for an initial conversation as we have been trying to conceive for some time, and I happen to have some issues. He was incredibly kind, caring, knowledgeable, and patient. My husband and I both agreed that …

  97. If I could give them one star I would. First Victoria over charged me $1000 without my authorization after I authorize her to charge $550 for my remaining balance. Apparently she’s not good at math. Then front desk staffs are rude and …

  98. Dr. Sacks is absolutely amazing! He’s extremely knowledgeable and has a wide range of experience. He takes his time with his patients and comes with the highest recommendation possible. He will take his time to answer any of your questions and his bed-side manners are impeccable.

  99. We saw a few different fertility doctors before a friend referred us to Dr. Sacks at Columbia Fertility. I knew when we started this process we needed someone who was patient, and understanding and I felt like I could trust. We knew after …

  100. I’ve had one visit with Dr. Sacks and my husband and I felt respected, and acknowledged. He took the time to explain everything and wanted to be proactive about getting us started in growing our family. I’m looking forward to working with Dr. Sacks along this journey.

  101. Dr. Sacks’ energy was amazing from the start of our consult. He had a lot of information and we walked away from a conversation that we were a bit apprehensive about, feeling excited and encouraged. And even before the appointment, his office team made getting everything set up a breeze.

  102. It was the best experience during this pandemic that I’ve had experience in a long time. I thank the entire staff that I encountered today they all are helpful, kind and I appreciate them and how they handle us today. Dr. Sack was just …

  103. Very friendly, very professional. I came to this group looking for assistance and advice for egg freezing. I did not feel as though they were pushing me to freeze my eggs so they could make money. Instead, they laid out the options for me, …

  104. I was skeptical a bit coming here due to the last Fertility Dr. I had. When I came I felt welcomed and tooken care of. Dr. Sacks explained EVERYTHING! He is very passionate, caring, and I see he roots for his patents. I want to thank him for being so punctual and precise in what needs to be done.

  105. It was my husband and I first visit with Dr. Sacks and we felt so comfortable. He was very knowledgeable, patient and thorough.
    He provided us with very detailed options to help us make decisions on best next steps. We appreciated him very much.

  106. Admin staff and nurses are terrible. My wife and I spent hours and hours over the course of our treatments either waiting for our appointments (30+ min late every single time) or calling them repeatedly to get them to do the things they …

  107. Dr. Rifka is very nice and knowledgeable. The staff at Columbia Fertility Center are extremely lazy, careless, and really hate working with patients there. I do not recommend this place to anyone seeking treatment. Find a better place to go.

  108. I scheduled a follow up virtual appointment a month out with Dr. Abbasi only for the doctor to arrive 10 minutes late and inform me that they did not in fact have my lab results despite me having given them my specialist’s contact …

  109. My first impression of this office is a great one. Everyone is so friendly. Dr. Sacks is super professional, & made things quick & easy. Can’t wait to come back & see everyone again!

  110. I highly recommend this practice and Dr. Sacks! I immediately felt welcomed and comfortable sharing reasons for my visit. He answered all my questions with patience and understanding and I left feeling confident in the treatment plan he set forth for me. I am so grateful I was referred here!

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