Semra Kahraman
33
years of experience
4.7
Rating

Semra Kahraman

  • Specialization: Fertility specialist
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Speaks:
    English, Turkish
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Pioneer in infertility treatment in Turkey. Was trained in the USA and Norway.

    Dr. Semra Kahraman is an experienced specialist in IVF, andrology, genetics, infertility treatment and preimplantation genetic diagnosis based in Istanbul, Turkey. With extensive work experience and extensive scientific contributions, she is a respected professional in the field, having been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine and a Star Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

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Antonio Morales • Hair transplant
France
Jul 31, 2025
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Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model
The quality of the hospital service is second to none, with well-organised, highly competent services that are always available to patients. Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model. The hospitals are like luxury hotels, you feel good, you are looked after and followed throughout your stay. Finally, the money I spent there was really justified. Thank you to everyone who looked after me during my 14-day stay. Of course I recommend Istanbul Memorial Hospital. Antonio. M
Mihail • Heart сheck up
United States of America
Aug 4, 2025
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I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment. Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health. I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally. I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me. With respect and gratitude, Mikhail Garamita
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment. Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health. I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally. I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me. With respect and gratitude, MG
Amanda Kirby • Breast reduction
United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2025
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I honestly had an amazing experience
Having breast reduction and uplift surgery is something that I had wanted for numerous years but due to underlying health conditions I knew it wouldn't be straight forward. When I eventually made the decision I couldn't have made a better decision. From the initial contact and liason s from Bookimed to the transfers, hotel, hospital tests, surgery and post surgery support was more than I could have asked for. The interpreter Bayza was exceptional and made me feel relaxed throughout the process. The hospital staff and especially my surgeon Dr Kadriye who was so friendly and professional throughout. I honestly had an amazing experience. All my health issues were taken very seriously and accommodated for by giving me the relevant tests and aftercare. I would advise from my personal experience to take clothes that button or unzip after surgery .And my must have item would be my neck cushion that I took with me for after surgery for when you have to sleep upright. Memorial Sisli was outstanding. And I am so happy with outcome. Thankyou all . The photos were from the morning of surgery and the 7th day after.
The reassurance,confidence, understanding and professionalism of surgeon. And of course the outcome!
The food on the ward.
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Responds quickly Will answer and explore any questions asked Keeps intouch from initial contact.
Anonymous • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Uzbekistan
Jul 16, 2025
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hopefully we will succeed very much believe in Dr Semre 🙏
To be honest, we found the clinic by searching for the top 10 hospitals in Turkey and chose Memorial, the call centre was very adequate, we were met at the airport by a special clinic transfer car, which was very convenient for us! Then we had a consultation with doctor Semre Kahraman, she explained us the next steps of our operation (IVF) in a very clear language. We are planning to have the operation at the end of November hopefully we will succeed very much believe in Dr Semre 🙏, I forgot to mention the consultation was free which surprised me very pleasantly 😳 as last year I was in Medipole there I paid 220$ for the consultation.
I liked Dr Semre the best.
Communicating positively
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I started telling all my relatives and friends from Uzbekistan about the clinic
Julija • Breast reconstruction surgery
Slovakia
Oct 17, 2024
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Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience
The hospital was fantastic, room was private, with all required amenities, cafe - lovely, everything was beautiful and clean. Staff were just so accommodating, my Doctor was knowledgeable, explained the procedure in detail. Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience. And even though I was coming in with a slight fear and a tiny panic attack, there was really no need to worry, everything is on a highest level! Thanks to all!
Translators were top notch! Everything was amazing, I can't select just one thing.
Had issue with payment, it kept getting rejected and due to this I wasn't admitted right away. But once payment went through, all services followed smoothly.
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Certifications & accreditations

The Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine

Qualifications

Prof. Kahraman is a top IVF specialist in Turkey. The first in Turkey who performed microinjection, surgical sperm extraction, freezing techniques and preimplantation. Heads the IVF Department in Memorial Şişli Hospital.

Specialty

Doctor Semra Kahraman is an expert in infertility treatment, IVF, andrology and genetics.

She is a pioneer in ICSI, embryo freezing and preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders and HLA typing and aneuploidy testing in Turkey. Together with her team provided first in Turkey isolation and establishment of embryonic stem cell lines.

Work experience

  • Since 2000 – Head of the IVF Department in Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 1993-2000 – Head of the IVF Unit in Private Sevgi Hospital
  • 1991-1992 – IVF specialist at Klinikk Hausken Oslo (Norway).

Education

  • 1981 – Hacettepe University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
  • 1989 – Ankara University – Specialty in obstetrics and gynecology
  • 2004 – Yeditepe University Medical Faculty – Professorship.

Special trainings at the Cornell University IVF Center (USA), Chicago Reproductive Genetics Institute (USA), Haugesund hospital IVF Laboratory (Norway), Rikshospitale IVF Center (Norway).

Awards

  • 1996 – Scientific Encouragement Award for work in human reproduction
  • 1997 – Scientific Encouragement Award for work in human reproduction
  • 2008 – Lifetime Achievement Award from the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • 2010 – Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bayburt Science Education and Culture Association
  • 2017 – Star Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • 2018 – Star Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Scientific activity

Dr. Kahraman is an author of 150 works devoted to infertility problems. Her research interest is preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and controlled ovarian stimulation.

Membership in organizations

  • The Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society
  • The International Association of Private Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinics and Laboratories
  • The Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (ÜTD)
  • The Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • The Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • The American Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • The European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology.

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