Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine - Tallahassee, United States

Today I decided to share not my feelings, but my experience at this facility. Two years ago, I came here for help. I am an ordinary person who works hard for a living and decided at age 39 to have a child. They recommended trying intrauterine insemination (IUI) before the in vitro fertilization (IVF) I initially wanted. I traveled between Tallahassee and Jacksonville several times for two attempts, neither of which succeeded. This cost me significant time and money, so we decided to proceed with IVF. Two years later, as I approached 41 and could afford treatment, I returned to Dr. Winslow. He repeatedly said my situation was abnormal for my age and that my chances of success were low. He had said the same things even before treatment began two years earlier. I had read all the negative reviews but still came here with some hope. I was wrong. His approach was forceful and arrogant, and he did not care about patients. I wanted to spend money to have my own child, but our conversation left me wondering why I needed his help. This time, I told him I was ready and wanted to try surrogacy. I explained that my circumstances were unusual: I had to care for elderly parents and was in poor health, so I needed someone else's help. He said surrogacy was illegal in Florida, which I had never heard before. He also said I would have to prove I had a disability or documented health condition for surrogacy to be legal. He suggested that I adopt a child or find a husband and use someone else's eggs, which sounded extremely rude and absurd. Anyone considering this new journey should be careful and make an informed choice before going to this facility. They do not care for patients like doctors; they are simply ordinary people who know how to operate equipment. I hope my personal experience can save others time and money. All the costs are very high, and you pay not only at the clinic but also receive many bills at home after the process ends, even without any result. I hope everyone in my situation has a better opportunity to experience love and hope for life. Sincerely

Our beautiful baby was born 4/16/26. Thank you to Dr. Winslow and his amazing team. We are overjoyed and so grateful to you all!

Dr. Winslow helped us welcome our rainbow baby, and we are incredibly grateful to him and all the wonderful staff at FIRM! They were always available to answer our questions, even on weekends, and made the process as easy and convenient as possible. I highly recommend them!

Our experience with the Tallahassee FIRM team will remain in our hearts forever. The fertility journey is emotionally turbulent, vulnerable, and sometimes overwhelming, but from the beginning we felt genuine care and support from everyone there. Dr. Winslow, Linda, ARNP, and the entire staff were remarkable. During a period of life when we needed trust and hope, their compassion, patience, and genuine kindness helped us tremendously. They listened patiently, encouraged us, and supported us at every step. What began as medical care quickly felt like the warmth of family. We will always treasure the close bond we formed with the Tallahassee team. One of the most meaningful moments for us was returning to the clinic with our son so he could meet the people who helped bring him into the world. It was a moving, full-circle moment that reminded us of the profound impact this team has on the families they serve. If you are beginning your fertility journey and looking for a team that is both professional and compassionate, we highly recommend the Tallahassee FIRM team. We will always be grateful that they helped us welcome our son.

The staff at FIRM Tallahassee are amazing! We had a great experience. The nurses and doctors patiently explained every step, and I appreciate the care they gave my husband and me.

The Tallahassee practice gave us our miracle baby! We began this journey very nervous and were welcomed by knowledgeable and compassionate staff. The nurses and front desk were always open and caring. I appreciated Dr. Winslow and the entire team's honesty throughout the journey. Linda, an ARNP, made our experience very positive and personal. She always took time to answer our questions and guide us at every step. Infertility is difficult, but this practice made our dream of becoming parents come true! We will always be grateful to FIRM!

I highly recommend this clinic. The experience was excellent from beginning to end.

In January 2024, my insurance began covering IVF. Both my fallopian tubes had been damaged in 2020, so I needed IVF. I went to a clinic in Jacksonville, which you should disregard entirely. My AMH was low, but I still wanted to try using my own eggs. I knew I would not retrieve many, but I tried. I was also advised against genetic testing because I did not want to lose embryos due to inaccurate results. By November 2024, I had undergone 3 egg retrievals and 4 transfers without a positive result. I decided to seek another opinion because I still had 2 frozen embryos. I admit Dr. Winslow's bedside manner is not the best, but he knows what he is talking about! He made my cycle more natural—it took me a long time to stop the HSG—and then transferred my final 2 embryos. Today I am 7 weeks pregnant! If I had not sought another opinion, I might never have had my rainbow baby.

In brief: fertility problems are extremely difficult, and not all clinics are equal. FIRM excelled in every aspect of our care, and we sincerely recommend them to anyone facing the same struggle. They genuinely put patients' best interests first. Full review: I cannot say enough good things about FIRM and the exceptional care they provide. Facing fertility problems placed an enormous emotional burden on me. Learning that my opportunity to become a parent might be limited was devastating. After receiving this news, my wife and I did our research. We consulted other fertility clinics and spoke with friends who had faced similar challenges. FIRM immediately stood out, not only because of the range of treatment options but because of its evidence-based, results-oriented approach. From the first day, the doctors' expertise gave us much-needed reassurance. But what truly distinguished FIRM was its team. From the phlebotomists to the nurses, every staff member was compassionate, organized, and highly capable. They kept us informed, ensured everything ran smoothly, and never left us feeling lost in this new and often intimidating process. When things did not go as planned, they were extremely supportive and gave us empathy and comfort when we needed it most. They also helped without hesitation, even when I asked unusual questions. We are deeply grateful that FIRM supported us through one of the most difficult periods of our lives with professionalism, empathy, and genuine dedication. We were obviously fortunate to succeed. I have no doubt that without entrusting our care to Dr. Winslow and FIRM, we would not be parents today.

We are extremely grateful to FIRM! I became pregnant after the first transfer. Dr. Winslow and Linda (NP) were very thorough and kept us fully informed without overwhelming us. This office has the best support staff, especially Linda at the front desk.

Winslow's staff—and I do not call him a doctor because he does not deserve the title—write reviews for him so they can keep their jobs. All the five-star reviews come from receptionists and nurses who worked with him. Winslow caused the failure of the once-thriving Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine. He never remembers important patient information and never listens. It is his way or no way, and after 3 attempts failed completely, he blamed my wife and me. He is arrogant and complacent. Winslow will disappoint you and leave you worse off than before! Please find a real doctor who will at least care for you and help you through the difficult process of infertility. I cannot emphasize this enough!

One of the 5 worst medical experiences of my life. I will never return and have told several friends not to go. Two years ago, I came here to learn about my options for becoming pregnant in my forties. This awful doctor told me there was no point exploring my options because I was too old. He specifically said, “I have practiced medicine for 40 years, and only two women your age have become pregnant through my care...it is almost impossible.” I was angry, upset, and emotional. His disrespect was overwhelming. He acted as though I were 90 years old. Before I left, however, he suggested implanting someone else's embryo in me and wanted bloodwork to assess my condition. I wondered why he needed to test this supposedly decrepit older woman's blood. I simply got up and left. I discussed the experience with friends and colleagues, and they had similar experiences, especially those in their forties. One friend used Brown Fertility and became pregnant in her fifties. I recommend them instead of this clown show posing as an infertility clinic. Unfortunately, I will not have biological children, but I would have appreciated some help and kindness that day.

We had a truly wonderful experience with everyone at FIRM Tallahassee. From our first check-in until graduation, everyone was kind and thoughtful. For about four months, we visited several times each month, and every time the staff greeted us by name with smiles. I liked wearing pun-themed T-shirts to make them laugh. They made a somewhat stressful process relatively easy, answered our questions, and truly felt as though they were beside us, supporting us at every step. Dr. Winslow explained things thoroughly, but we spent more time with ARNP Linda Fricke. She was our cheerleader, and her positive presence kept our spirits high. I think she was as excited as we were when we finally received a positive result! Overall, I highly recommend the Tallahassee office. Everyone was a pleasure to work with, and we look forward to working with them for any future attempts at pregnancy!

Dr. Winslow and his staff are wonderful. If you want to become pregnant, this team will help you reach that goal. We had a beautiful, healthy baby boy through FIRM 3 years ago, and we are now 9 weeks pregnant with our second boy through IVF at FIRM. We moved away but still fly back and forth because we refuse to see anyone else. That is how much we love and trust FIRM. Here is the truth: IVF is awful. That is simply the reality. Before finding FIRM, we saw several doctors. They invited our opinions, coddled us, told us what we wanted to hear, were very nice, and shaped the process around our requests. FIRM does not do that, thankfully. FIRM knows what it is doing. If you have a problem with the experience, it is not the doctor, bedside manner, or process. They have developed a process that can result in a successful pregnancy. They will not change it or coddle you. They are the best group of people we have met, but they will also tell you difficult truths, timelines, and medication protocols. If you go in and follow their instructions, you have a strong chance of becoming pregnant. If you do not want injections, do not want to accept the frequency of visits, and only want Dr. Winslow to tell you about rainbows and butterflies, FIRM may not be for you. We received all of that from doctors at the University of Florida and Seattle IVF. Appointments were always pleasant, but they never resulted in pregnancy—only wasted money. We did not realize until coming to FIRM that the other doctors had been too relaxed and simply told us what we wanted to hear. FIRM's discipline differed from that of every other doctor we saw, making us realize we never had a real chance of conceiving with them. Let Dr. Winslow and his team do their work. Do not rush or argue about medications, schedules, appointments, ultrasounds, or timing. Let them research your situation, create a plan, and then follow it. Do exactly what they tell you, in the way they instruct. This will give you your best chance of becoming pregnant.