Semra Kahraman
34
years of experience
5
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Semra Kahraman
- Specialization: Fertility specialist
- 34 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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Donna Barber • Neck lift
Canada
Nov 6, 2025
I’m so very glad I had the best doctor and best care
My arrival at Istanbul airport was smooth and efficient. I was met and transported to my hotel. My hotel was lovely.
Transportation from hotel to hospitals on time and efficient.
I met my advocate at international patient area, she had everything under control, all tests lined up and doctor appointments were fabulous. My advocate translated to my language at every appointment.
I’m very happy with the service and I felt very “looked after”.
My outcome is excellent and I’m so very glad I had the best doctor and best care.
About Bookimed service
Bookimed lovely to deal with. Reactive to my questions and concerns. Contacted me after surgery to inquire how I was doing.
Very efficient with transfers.
Antonio Morales • Hair transplant
France
Jul 31, 2025
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
Maritza Paulino • Revision rhinoplasty
United States of America
Mar 15, 2026
He is the one that made this journey an amazing, wonderful, magnificent adventure
Starting from the beginning.
My international coordinator maurice did an amazing job in getting me the best doctor i needed for my procedure.
Traveling to turkey 🇹🇷 was an incredible experience very excited.
At memorial sisli hospital my local coordinator fatiha was very forthcoming with all the details, took care of everything.
Then my translators
Mohamed and beyza also very helpful and professionals great job helping me understand exactly what was being said.
Last but not least.
The most important part of the experience.
Doctor.. Mustafa akarcay.
He is the one that made this journey an amazing, wonderful, magnificent adventure.
The doctor is top notch, did a wonderful job.
Thak y you doctor Mustafa again am so happy with the results.
Will recommend him to anyone who is considering plastic surgeron in Istanbul or anywhere in the world.
Blessed and happy .
Maritza paulino.
The results are amazing, beyond what I was expecting.
Very satisfied with the doctor's work.
Can't think of anything that could possibly need improvement.
Damir Metenko • Autism treatment
Czech Republic
Jan 29, 2026
This created an impression of a professional and well-prepared approach
Our son is 6 years old and has been diagnosed with ASD. We arrived at Memorial Şişli Clinic on Monday. On the same day, we had a consultation with Dr. Betül Tavil. The doctor carefully examined our son and immediately began asking questions, to which she seemed to already have some answers. This created an impression of a professional and well-prepared approach.
After the consultation, the doctor recommended stem cell therapy. With our consent, the cells were ordered immediately, considering they would be delivered to the clinic within three days. On the same day, we provided four vials of blood.
Three days later, the stem cell administration procedure took place. The total dose consisted of 50 million cells:
1% was administered into the spinal cord, and the remainder was given via intravenous infusion. The procedure itself lasted approximately 10–15 minutes and went smoothly.
Afterward, a supportive IV drip was administered to the child. Overall, we stayed in the hospital for about 4–4.5 hours, after which we were discharged. At this point, we have observed no side effects in the child.
Prompt service, and the doctor, Betul Tavil, is very personable and I confidently say she is truly a professional in her field.
About Bookimed service
Our experience collaborating with Bookimed was very pleasant. Communication was easy and clear — our messages were always answered promptly, all issues were explained in detail, and helpful advice was provided.
When necessary, Bookimed representatives contacted us by phone, which was particularly convenient and reassuring. It felt like they genuinely wanted to help us, rather than just respond formally.
Thank you to the Bookimed team for your support, attentiveness, and human approach. We are left with only positive impressions.
YULIIA • Consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon
United Kingdom
Jan 23, 2026
There is now hope that it will be possible to help her in the future
I am grateful to our translator Irina, who arranged an additional consultation with an ophthalmologist, and we received another opinion regarding my sister's vision. There is now hope that it will be possible to help her in the future. I hope that there will be new discoveries in the field of ophthalmology.
My sister had consultations with a maxillofacial surgeon and an ophthalmologist, and underwent examinations. We need time to monitor her condition and changes in her vision in order to choose the best option for her situation.
About Bookimed service
Once again, medical consultant Katerina is helping me with organising consultations, examinations and treatment. Katerina is always available and helps to resolve any issues that arise during the process. I recommend Bookimed, who will always help you find the best option for resolving your medical issues.
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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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