Best obstetrician-gynecologists in Istanbul: TOP 51 doctors

Education

• 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2012: Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Work Experience

• 2024-: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center
• 2022-2024: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Chief of Clinic
• 2021: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor – Lecturer
• 2015-2021: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Senior Assistant
• 2014-2015: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital / Specialist Doctor
• 2012-2014: Şanlıurfa Women's Diseases and Birth Hospital / State Service Obligation / Specialist Doctor
• 2007-2012: Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital / Research Assistant
• 2007-2012: Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• 2007-2012: Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital

Certificates, Courses, and Training

• Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) Clinical Application Training, American Hospital ART Unit, Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Certificate, 01.08.2022

Lectures Given

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant Seminars in Medical Specialization, 2014-2023
• Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Term 4 Undergraduate, 2020-2021

Supported Projects

1. Investigation of the Effect of Serotonin and Catecholamine Metabolite Levels in the Blood on the Severity of the Disease in Patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, ECE SINACI (2020). Health Sciences University, Thesis No: 622158, Registration No: 10332326 (Completed)
2. Association of Asprosin Protein Levels with Obesity in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, BUSE ŞAFAK (2021). Ministry of Health, Registration No: 10396760 (Completed)
3. Evaluation of Maternal Serum Endocan Levels in Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, SHABNUR MIRZAYEVA (2022). Health Sciences University, Thesis No: 757692 (Completed)
4. Effect of B12 Vitamin, Folate, Ferritin Levels, and Immune System-related Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Levels on Colposcopic Biopsy Results in Women with HPV 16 and/or 18 Positive, Esra Yaşar Kahraman (2023) (Completed)

Activities in Scientific Journals

1. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, baykal koca sevim (2021). The comparison of two methods in cervical smear screening - which method is better for smear adequacy rates? Ginekologia Polska, 92(5), 335-338., Doi: 10.5603/GP.a2020.0185
2. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Erciyestepe Sezgi Güllü (2021). Comparison of Liquid-Based Cytology and Conventional Pap Smear Concerning Detectability of Cervicovaginal Infectious Agents. Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 61(1), 114-116., Doi: 10.14744/hnhj.2021.53325
3. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK (2021). Tramadol for Early Postoperative Analgesia in Abdominal Hysterectomy: Comparison of Different Administration Techniques. Istanbul Medical Journal, 22(2), 120-124., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2021.62333
4. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK (2021). COVID-19 RT-PCR Test Results of Preoperative Gynecologic and Obstetric Patients in a Pandemic Hospital in Istanbul. Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, 8(2), 90-92.
5. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK (2021). Bakri balloon in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine, 12(4), 462-465., Doi: 10.4328/ACAM.20552
6. KABAN ALPASLAN, AKDEMİR CELAL, VERİT FATMA FERDA, KABAN IŞIK (2020). Paraaortic lymphadenectomy: Retroaortic Left Renal Vein Anomaly Case Report. Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology, 21(3), 17-20.
7. ALPASLAN KABAN, FERLENGEZ AYŞEGÜL, KABAN IŞIK (2019). Management of Clinically Early Ovarian Cancer Patients Without Staging Surgery. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 3(8), 605-608., Doi: 10.28982/josam.557818
8. Kaban Alpaslan, Seval Olcay, Ohanoğlu Karolin, KABAN IŞIK, VERİT FATMA FERDA (2019). Negative Impact of Postoperative Early Surgical Incision Dressing: A Prospective Observational Study. Istanbul Medical Journal, 20(4), 322-324., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2019.92603
9. ALPASLAN KABAN, Küçükyurt Ayça, Durmuş Ayça, KABAN IŞIK, VERİT FATMA FERDA (2019). Comparison of Cutting Diathermy and Scalpel in Terms of Delay in Wound Healing and Scar Appearance in Skin Incision: A Prospective Observational Study. Istanbul Medical Journal, 20(4), 338-341., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2019.06936
10. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, HASANOVA Mushviga, DEVECİ MUSTAFA (2019). Preoperative Diagnostic Value of Hematologic Inflammatory Markers in Ovarian Torsion. The New Indian Journal of OBGYN, 6(1), 11-14., Doi: 10.21276/obgyn.2019.6.1.3
11. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Ünal Fehmi, Güven Rabia, Şahin Ece, Yıldırım Sezgi Güllü (2018). Predictive Value of Hematological Inflammatory Markers in Endometrial Neoplasia. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 19(6), 1529-1532., Doi: 10.22034/APJCP.2018.19.6.1529
12. Uzun Özgür, KABAN IŞIK, MİDİ AHMET, Uysal Hande, Boran Ahmet B, Bacanakgil Besim H, Tarbaghia Marwa (2018). Diagnostic value of signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 as an early and late biochemical marker in the ovarian torsion rat model. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 44(6), 1092-1099., Doi: 10.1111/jog.13630
13. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Deveci Mustafa, Hasanova Mushvige (2018). Ovarian Torsion: 10 Years’ Experience of a Tertiary Medical Center. Istanbul Medical Journal, 19(3), 258-262., Doi: 10.5152/imj.2018.16442
14. KABAN ALPASLAN, Baki ERDEM, KABAN IŞIK, NUMANOGLU Ceyhun (2018). Lymph node metastasis in early stage endometrial cancer. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology, 39(3), 415-421., Doi: 10.12892/ejgo3933.2018
15. KABAN IŞIK, Kaban Alpaslan, Fendal Tunca Aysun, AKA NURETTİN, Kavak Hacer, AKER FÜGEN (2018). Effect of Pomegranate Extract on Vagina, Skeleton, Metabolic, and Endocrine Profiles in an Ovariectomized Rat Model. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 44(6), 1087-1091., Doi: 10.1111/jog.13642
16. KABAN ALPASLAN, KABAN IŞIK, Afsar Selim (2017

Assoc. Prof. Onder Sakin MD

Work Experience

• 1998-2004   -Medical School; Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Education;
• 2005-2010   -Istanbul Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization:
• 2011-2012   -Yozgat Cekerek State Hospital
• 2012-2013   -Private Cengelköy Medivia Hospital
• 2013   -Private Dragos Medical Center
• 2014   -Sultanbeyli TEV State Hospital
• 2014-2022   -Health Sciences University Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital
• 2022-2023   -Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital IVF Unit
• 2023   -Bahçeci Umut IVF Center

Certificates, Courses and Trainings

• The Most Ideal Analgesic Method in Endometrial Sampling and Fractionated Curettage; Comparison of the 4 Most Frequently Used Methods with Placebo - 5th International Trakya Family Medicine Congress - 16 - 20 March 2016, Balkan Congress Center, Edirne, Turkey
• Vatansever D, Atici AE, Sozen H, Sakin O. Diaphragmatic resection preserving and repairing pericardium, splenectomy and distal pancreatectomy for interval debulking surgery of ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2016 Jul;142(1):206-207. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.05.004. Epub 2016 May 19. Video presentation.
• Comparison of estrogen and progesterone receptors of endometrial polyps and normal endometrium – 7th Istanbul Women's Birthdays 7-10 December 2017 Istanbul
• Comparison of HE4 marker with CA 125 in the differentiation of benign-malignant adnexal masses – 7th Istanbul Women's Birthdays 7-10 December 2017 Istanbul
• The effect of fetal gender on birth weight – 7th Palandöken Gynecology Congress 2-4 March 2018 Erzurum
• Use of drain after total laparoscopic hysterectomy - Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Congress 21-24 February 2018 Istanbul
• The effect of cervical hpv result on anxiety and depression scores: National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 9-13 May, 2018 Antalya
• Depression and anxiety in patients with positive cervical HPV screening: Turkish – German Gynecologic Congree. April 27 – May 01, 2018 Cyprus
• Abnormal uterine bleeding in endometrial cancer detection in reproductive period and postmenopausal period: Turkish – German Gynecologic Congree. April 27 – May 01, 2018 Cyprus
• Examination of uterine and endometrial changes in premenopausal and postmenopausal patients using tamoxifen for breast cancer: Turkish – German Gynecologic Congree. April 27 – May 01, 2018 Cyprus
• The effect of cervical human papilloma virus (HPV) positivity on sexual functions in women- ‘6th International Congress of Urogynecology. 6-9 September 2018. Bahçeşehir University, Beşiktaş Campus. Istanbul.
• Laparoscopic ovarian vein ligation in pelvic congestion syndrome causing varicose labia – VIDEO presentation - ‘6th International Congress of Urogynecology. 6-9 September 2018. Bahçeşehir University, Beşiktaş Campus. Istanbul.
• Speech named 'Evaluation and staging of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) patients' at the 1st International Congress of Reconstructive - Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology (RAGSS) organized under the leadership of ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology). 27-30 September 2018. Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Culture Center. Istanbul
• Oral presentation at the 1st International Congress of Reconstructive - Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology (RAGSS) – Sexual fumction indexes – organized under the leadership of ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) 27-30 September 2018. Harbiye Military Museum Congress and Culture Central. Istanbul
• Oral presentation at the 1st International Congress of Reconstructive - Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology (RAGSS) organized under the leadership of ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) – varicose veins in the labiums with pelvic congestion syndrome – September 27-30, 2018. Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Culture Center. Istanbul – 4th name
• Comparison of protective effects of betamethasone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone on experimental ischemia/reperfusion injury of rat ovary III. International Expermed Congress – 11-14 April 2019 Limak Cyprus Deluxe Hotel – Cyprus
• Predicting the success of ectopic pregnancies given medical treatment according to the change in the initial b-hcg value and the b-hcg value on the 4th day: A retrospective study including 183 cases: 17th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• Examination of the Effects of Music on the Non-stress Test: 17.National Gynecological and Obstetrics Congress. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• Diagnosis For HPV Positive Effects Quality Of Life Irrespective Of PAP Test Results: 17.National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• The effect of labioplasty on sexual functions: 37th Zeynep Kamil Gyneco-Pathology Congress. 12-14 June 2019 Zeynep Kamil Hospital. Istanbul
• “Comparison of Sexual Functions Between Trimesters in Pregnancy” 4th National Sexual Health Congress. 18-21 April 2019 Antalya

Activites İn Scientific Journals

• Cervical polyps: evaluation of routine removal and need for accompanying D&C. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011
• Interpregnancy interval as a risk factor for postmenopausal osteoporosis. maturitas 2015
• Comparison of the long-term effects of single-dose methotrexate and salpingectomy on ovarian reserve in terms of anti-mullerian hormone levels. Hum Fertil 2016
• The optimal analgesic method in saline infusion sonogram: A comparison of two effective techniques with placebo. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2016
• Lipid profile and plasma atherogenic index in postmenopausal osteoporosis. North Clin Istanb. 2017
• Investigation of the Effects of First and Second Trimester Biochemical Markers and Ultrasonographic Measurements on Infant Birth Weight - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• Results of loop electrosurgery esectional procedure (leep) in the treatment of intraepithelial lesions of the cervix - Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology – 2015
• Examining the superiority of lamellar body count and TDxFLM tests, which are the most frequently used tests in the evaluation of fetal lung maturation, and investigating the reasons for the cut-off value that is still not clear in lamellar body count: Journal of Istanbul Medical Faculty – 2015
• Clinical Significance of Cervical Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions: 8 Years' Experience - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2016
• Evaluation of Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation Gonadotropin Stimulation and Clomiphene Citrate Stimulation Cycles in Infertile Women - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• Do uterine fibroids left after menopause have negative effects on developing endometrial cancer?– Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Journal– 2017

Clinical certification of minor cytological abnormalities: atypical squamous cells of undetermined certification (ASCUS) 8 years experience - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital – 2016

• Diagnostic Value of Endometrial Nerve Endometrial Tissue of Patients with Endometriosis - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• An Evaluation of the Psychosocial Status of Infertile Women - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• Investigation of maternal and fetal effects of vitamin D in pregnant women: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018
• Immunohistochemical correlation of placental microvessel density with spiral artery Doppler in preeclamptic pregnancies- Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2018
• Evaluation of uterine and endometrial vascular changes with transvaginal power Doppler ultrasound in patients using tamoxifen for breast cancer and comparison with endometrial sampling (specialization thesis - 2010) – Haydarpaşa Numune Medical Journal 2018
• Gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists versus antagonists in women with polycystic ovary disease undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection - Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research – 2018
• Can Betatrophin Predict the Risk of Preeclampsia? - Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research – 2018
• Comparison of estrogen and progesterone receptors in endometrial polyps and normal endometrium: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018
• Determining the Time of Spontaneous Separation of the Placenta after Vaginal Delivery and the Factors Affecting This Time: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018
• The Importance of Cervical Cytology in Patients with Postcoital Hemorrhage: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018.
• Cervix human papilloma virus positivity: Does it cause sexual dysfunction? Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2020.
• The Optimal Analgesic Method in Endometrial Sampling: Comparison of 4 Most Applied Methods Against Placebo. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2019.
• Colposcopic examination in cytology negative women who tested positive for non-16/18 hpv types/colposcopic examination of patients with positive smear results except for hpv type 16 and 18. - Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine– 2019.
• Examining the effects of music on non-stress testing - SDU Medical Faculty Journal – 2019.
• Comparison of the protective effects of sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil treatments in ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat ovary - Ginekologia polska  - 2019.
• Fetomaternal Effects of TSH Values in the Initial Stage of Pregnancy - Haydarpaşa numune medıcal journal – 2020
• Protective Effects of Imatinib and Ginkgo Biloba on Cisplatin induced Ovarian Damage in Rats - İmatinib ve Ginkgo Bilobanın Sıçanlarda Sisplatin Kaynaklı Over Hasarı Üzerine Koruyucu Etkilerinin İncelenmesi - Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine– 2020.
• Investigation of Protective Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Against Toxic Damage Caused by Doxorubicin in Rat Ovaries - Konuralp Medical Journal – 2020.
• Can dehydroepiandosterone prevent chemotherapy-related damage? Investigation of protective effects of dehydroepiandosterone against paclitaxel-induced toxicity damage in rat ovaries - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine – 2020.
• The Effects of Leukocyte-and Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-Prp) and Pure Platelet-Rich Plasma (P-Prp) in a Rat Endometriosis Model - Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology – 2020.
• Genital siğili olan kadınlarda servikal hpv ve servikal smear sonuçlarının karşılaştırılması. - Medical Journal of Suleyman Demirel University – 2020.
• Thromboprophylaxis in Covid-19 Positive Pregnant Women. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2020.
• Pregnancy worsens the morbidity of COVID-19 and this effect becomes more prominent as pregnancy advances - Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2020.
• Can dehydroepiandosterone prevent chemotherapy-related damage? Investigation of protective effects of dehydroepiandosterone against paclitaxel-induced toxicity damage in rat - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine – 2020.
• Conditions affecting postpartum depression in the Covid-19 pandemic - Medical Science and Discovery – 2020.
• The effects of menopausal uterine fibroids on the prognosis of endometrium cancer - Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2020.
• The Effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone on Ovarian Reserve in Ovarian Damage Caused by Methotrexate - Medical Laboratory Technology Journal – 2020.
• The Effects of HPV Test on Anxiety, Emotion and Depression in Women. - Journal of Academic Research in Medicine – 2020.
• Effects of predisposing factors on the success and treatment period in vaginismus - JBRA assisted reproduction – 2020.
• Comparison of the protective effects of betamethasone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone in ischemia/reperfusion injury of rat ovary - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine – 2020.
• Is There a Way to Predict Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary? The Role of Peripheral Blood Test Parameters. - Medical Journal of Bakirkoy – 2020.
• Does Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Menstrual Cycles Predispose Postpartum Bleeding? A Prospective Study. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2020.
• Protective effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) vs caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) against ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat ovary - Medical Science and Discovery – 2020.
• Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation and reliability of assessment of pelvic floor disorders and their risk factors during pregnancy and postpartum questionnaire in Turkish population - Ginekologia Polska – 2020.
• Investigation of the preventive effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on cisplatin-induced ovarian damage in rats - Ultrastructural Pathology – 2020.
• Comparison of female sexual function and sexual function of their partners between groups of pregnant and non-pregnant women - Ginekologia Polska – 2020.
• An investigation of the protective effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in chemotherapatic Cyclophosphamide (CP) induced ovarian damage on rats - Medical Science and Discovery – 2020.
• The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely? - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia/RBGO - 2021
• Laparoscopic Management of Bladder Injury During Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy/Total Laparoskopik Histerektomi Sirasinda Mesane Yaralanmasinin Laparoskopik Yonetimi. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia (SCIE - 2021
• Comparison of Laboratory and Radiological Findings of Pregnant and Non-PregnantWomen with Covid-19 - - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia/RBGO - 2021
• Evaluation of protective effects of mirtazapine and mesna on cisplatin-induced ovarian damage in rats - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine  - 2021
• Comparison of biopsy results of HPV 16/18 and non-16/18 HPV positive patients with a normal PAP test, a tertiary center experience - Journal of Surgery and Medicine – 2021.
• Laparoscopic Management of Bladder Injury During Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy/Laparoscopic Management of Bladder Injury During Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia (SCIE) – 2021.
• The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely? - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia – 2021.
• Evaluation of postpartum depression and maternal attachment scale in a low socioeconomic level region: How was it affected during the Covid-19 pandemic period? Depression and Maternal Attachment in the Covid-19 pandemic. - Medical Science and Discovery – 2022.
• Ultrasound Tumor Marker Algorithms in Adnexal Masses - Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics-Special Topics – July 2017; 10(3); 221-230.
• Imaging Methods in Adnexal Masses - Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics-Special Topics – July 2017; 10(3); 231-240.
• Postpartum Follow-up and Breastfeeding in Pregnancy in a COVID-19 Environment Postpartum Follow-up and Breastfeeding in Pregnancy in COVID-19 Environment - Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics-Special Topics – COVID 19 – Special issue – 2020.
• Trisomy 18 presenting with megacystis and increased nuchal translucency: a case report: Journal of Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Development of Unusual Rupture in Nebless Uterus: Case Report and Literature Review: Sakarya Medical Journal
• Evaluation of the prenatal diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of a rare case of dacrocystocele with current information: Causapedia peer-reviewed case journal
• Goiter in a fetus without maternal thyroid disease: a case report: Perinatal Journal
• Intrauterine Detected Meckel Gruber Syndrome: a case report: Causapedia peer-reviewed case journal
• Coexistence of congenital hand reduction defect and uterine anomaly: case report: Perinatal Journal
• Evaluation of ovarian metastasis of cervical squamous cell cancer and trachelectomy procedure in the light of literature: Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology
• The Case of 11w+2d fetal heart rate positive unruptured cervical pregnancy: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cases – reviews – Clinmed International Library

Publications

• Immature teratoma with estra-ovarian deposits of mature teratoma: Austin Journal of Medical Oncology. 14 November 2017
• The use of tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor in patients with postmenopausal breast cancer; menopause duration and endometrial thickness - Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Congress 21-24 February 2018 Istanbul
• Coexistence of genetic polymorphism and premature ovarian failure in a patient who presented with recurrent pregnancy loss: 16th National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 9-13 May, 2018 Antalya
• Abnormal uterine bleeding in endometrial cancer detection reproductive period and postmenopausal period: XII.Turkish German Gynecologic Congress. 27.04.2018-01.05.2018 Kyrenia. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
• Cervical abscess: 17th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Convent. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• Rupture risk after methotrexate in low Bhcg values in ectopic pregnancies: 17th National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya

Book / Book chapter

• 'Gebelik Serüveni - The Adventure of Pregnancy' published in 2013.

'Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies' published in 2019.

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
• Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
• Reproductive Health and Infertility Association (TSRM)
• Minival Invasive Gynecology Association (MIJID)

Education

•  1999-2000 OB/GYN residency at Newyork Medical College, NY, USA
•  1993-1997 OB/GYN residency at Zeynep Kamil Maternity Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
•  1992-1993 OB/GYN residency at Zekai Tahir Burak Maternity Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
• 1984-1991 Student at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School, İstanbul, Turkey
• 1981-1984 Student at Sisli Terakki High School, Istanbul, Turkey

Work Experience

•  2011- Bahceci Fulya ART center, İstanbul, Turkey
•  2000-2011 ART&Genetics center at Istanbul Memorial Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
•  1997-1999 Reseach assistant at SUNNY at Brooklyn, NY, USA
• 1991-1992 Emergency staff at Duzce Public Hospital, Duzce, Turkey

Professional Interests

• Ovarian stimulation protocols, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, fertility preservation techniques

Memberships

•  European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE)
•  American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
•  Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine (TSRM)
•  Turkish Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (TJOD)

International Publications

• • Kahraman S, Karagozoglu H, Karlikaya G. Reply of the Authors: Progesterone administration route in gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist cycles. (Letter to the Editor). Fertil Steril Vol. 94, No. 3, August 2010
•  Banu Kumbak, Hande Akbas, Levent Sahin, Guvenc Karlikaya, Hale Karagozoglu, Semra Kahraman. Ovarian stimulation in women with high and low body mass index: GnRH agonist versus GnRH antagonist. Reproductive BioMedicine Online Mar; 20(3):314–319, 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Mustecep Kavrut, Hale Karagozoglu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin in serum and follicular fluid in woman with high body mass index. Fertil Steril Vol. 93, No: 6, April 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, S. Hale Karagozoglu, Guvenc Karlıkaya. The efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel v.s. intramuscular progesterone for luteal phase supplementation in GnRH antagonist cycles: A prospective, randomized clinical trial. Fertil Steril Vol.94, No.2, July 2010
•  Y. Kumtepe, C. Beyazyurek, C. Cinar, I. Ozbey, S. Ozkan, K. Cetinkaya, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozuglu, S. Kahraman. A genetic survey on severe male factor infertiliy in Turkish population. RBMOnline Vol.18 No: 4, 465 – 474, 2009
•  Banu Kumbak, Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Selman Lacin, Aysun Guney. In vitro Fertilization in Normoresponder Patients with Endometriomas: Comparison with Basal Simple Ovarian Cysts. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, Vol. 65, No. 3, 2008: 212–216
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, G Karliklaya, S Sertyel, Y Saglam, H Karadayi, F Fiorentino. Medical and social perspectives of PGD for single gene disorders and human leukocyte antigen typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Volume 14, Suppl. 1, 104–108.
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, A Biricik, N Oncu, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, Y Saglam. Preliminary FISH studies on spermatozoa and embryos in patients with variable degrees of teratozoospermia and a history of poor prognosis. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Volume 12, No 6.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Beyazyurek, S Sertye, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Symposium: Embryo implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, G Karlikaya, S Lacin, S Kahraman. Serum oestradiol and β-HCG measurements after day 3 or 5 embryo transfers in interpreting pregnancy outcome. Reproductive BioMedicine Online; Vol 13 No 4. 459–464.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1. 2006 38–46.
•  Fiorentino F, Kahraman S, Karadayi H, Biricik A, Sertyel S, Karlikaya G, Saglam Y, Podini D, Nuccitelli A, Baldi M. Short tandem repeats haplotyping of the HLA region in preimplantation HLA matching. European Journal of Human Genetics Vol: 13, Issue: 8, p.953–8.
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu. Young patients with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing assisted reproductive treatments: a preliminary report. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol: 11, Issue: 3, p.294–299.
•  S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, S Sertyel, H Karadayi, N Findikli, N Oncu. Clinical aspects of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with HLA typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol.: 9, Issue: 5, p.529-532.
•  Fiorentino F., Biricik A., Karadayi H., Berkil H., Karlıkaya G., Sertyel S., Podini D., Baldi M., Magli MC., Gianaroli L. and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. Molecular Human Reproduction Vol:10, Issue: 6, p.445 – 460.
•  Kahraman S, Yakin K, Samli M, Vanlioglu F, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Donmez E A comparative study of three techniques for the analysis of sperm recovery: touch-print cytology, wet preparation, and testicular histopathology. Journal Assisted Reproduction Genetics Vol: 18, Issue: 7, p.357-363.
•  Oktay K, Aydin BA, Karlikaya G. A technique for laparoscopic transplantation of frozen-banked ovarian tissue. Fertil Steril. 2001 Jun;75(6):1212-6. PubMed
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya GG, Aydin BA. Ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation: basic aspects. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2000 Nov 27;169(1-2):105-8. Review.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G, Akman O, Ojakian GK, Oktay M. Interaction of extracellular matrix and activin-A in the initiation of follicle growth in the mouse ovary. Biol Reprod. 2000 Aug;63(2):457-61.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G. Ovarian function after transplantation of frozen, banked autologous ovarian tissue. N Engl J Med. 2000 Jun 22;342(25):1919.

National publications

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanıda Güncel Durum. Klinik Aktüel Tıp Dergisi. Cilt: 1, Sayı: 1, sayfa 11 – 21.
•  Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm: Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, Y. Kumtepe, S. Sertyel, H. Karadayı, N. Fındıklı, E. Enginsu, N. Öncü, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulamalarının klinik değerlendirmesi. Türk Fertilite Dergisi, Cilt: 12, Sayı:1, s.43–53.

Book

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Ovülasyon İndüksiyonu, II. Basım, 2009.

Book chapter

• Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm:Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu.

International oral presentations

• S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Kavrut, H. Karagozoğlu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (rhCG) in women with high body mass index (BMI). ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, B. Kumbak, S. Lacin, A. Guney, S. Kahraman. Adding estradiol to progesteron for luteal phase support does not improve the clinical outcome in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA. October 21-25, 2006.
•  S. Kahraman, O. Ozdiller, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, E. Ozturk Efficacy of metformin supplementation during ovarian stimulation in IVF patients with PCOS and BMI <28 kg/m2 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA October 21-25, 2006.
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karadayi, S. Sertyel, S. Saglam, B. Umay, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino. Comparison of the results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with or without HLA typing. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006

National oral presentations

• G. Karlıkaya. ART başarısızlıklarında yönetim. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış Kongresi, Türk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Derneği, Erzurum 3-7 Mart 2010.
• G. Karlıkaya. Embriyo seçimi için PGD – AS. TJOD İstanbul IVF Çalıştayı. Askeri Müze – Harbiye, İstanbul 15 Mart 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. PGD at Istanbul Memorial Hospital (2005-2008). 2nd hands-on workshop on PGD of Genetics&chromosomal disorders by blastomere and trophectoderm biopsy.İstanbul Memorial Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye. 26-28 Şubat 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı. 2. Ulusal Üreme Endokrinolojisi ve İnfertilite Kongresi (TSRM 2006). Antalya, Türkiye. 7–10 Eylül 2006.
•  G. Karlıkaya. Ten gen hastalıklarında PGT. 5. Uluslar arası Talasemi Yaz Okulu. Belek, Antalya, Türkiye. 20-24 Nisan 2008
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, H. Karagözoğlu, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlıoğlu, M. Aygün, S. Melil, M. Benkhalifa. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis results for the recurrent implantation failure cases with or without advanced maternal age. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, N. Fındıklı, E. Dönmez, A. Biricik, H. Berkil. Efficiency of aneuploidy testing in patients with recurrent implantation failure. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.

Poster presentations

•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M.Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women “37 Years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 66th Annual Meeting 2010, 23-27 October, Denver, USA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M. Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women ≤37 years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. Vol. 94., No. 4, Supplement, September 2010
•  G.Altin, S.Unal, H.Yelke, Y.Kumtepe, Z.Atayurt, S.Milik, C.Beyazyürek, C.Cınar, G.Karlikaya, S.Kahraman. Complete Or Partıal Correctıon Of Aneuploıdıc Embryos On Day 3 Formıng Hatchıng/Hatched Blastocysts on Day 5. 10th International Congress Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. May 5-8, 2010, Montpellier, France
•  H. S. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Acet, N. Dokuzeylül, H. Yelke. Premature Luteinization Does Not Negatively Affect Pregnancy Outcome In High Responder Patients Undergoing Coastıng With Short Interval In IVF Cycles Treated With GNRH – Agonist Protocol. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, L. Sahin, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman. Assisted Reproductive Treatment Outcome In a Large Cohort of Women With Serum FSH Above 15 Iu/L. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, L. Sahin, S. Kahraman. The Effect of a fall in the Serum Estradiol Level Prior to Egg Retrieval on the Outcome of Assisted Reproductive Treatment in Poor Responder Women. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Mikrodoz, uzun agonist veya antagonist protokolü verilen 40 yaş üstü kadınlarda yardımla üreme tedavi sonuçlarının karşılaştırılması. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Kadının over cevabının kötü olduğu TESE-ICSI sikluslarında yardımla üreme tedavisi sonuçları. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Antagonist protokolü ile yardımla üreme tedavisi uygulanan normal cevaplı kadınlarda serum estradiol/oosit oranının tedavi sonucuna etkisi. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI <18 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy. • Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI >40 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy.
•  Nur Dokuzeylül, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Gökhan Cumhur Ekmekçi, Hale Karagözoğlu, Çağrı Beyazyürek, Semra Kahraman. Sanfilippo Hastalığı Ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı: Olgu Sunumu. 7. Ulusal Jinekoloji Ve Obstetrik Kongresi. TJOD 2009 14-19 Mayıs 2009, Girne, KKTC.
•  H. Kargözoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, A. Erşahin, M. Kavrut, M. Acet. Premature Luteinzation does not negatively affect pregnancy outcome in high responder patients undergoing coasting with short interval in IVF cycles treated with Gnrh agonist protocol. 8.Türk Alman jinekoloji Kongresi 29 Nisan – 3 Mayıs 2009, Antalya
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Outcome of mild stimulation cycles in poor responders with short-term aplication of gnrh antagonist and low dose gonadotropins using clomiphene citrate. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Luteal estradiol/gnrh antagonist suppression versus oral contraceptive pretreatment in young poor responders. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  Karlikaya G. Karagozoglu H., Beyazyurek C., Kahraman S. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Can Be A Valuable Tool For The Families With Thalassemia Trait. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  H. Karagözoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, Ç. Beyazyürek, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Clinical Outcomes Of 6 Year-Experience On HLA-Typing. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Kavrut M., Karlikaya G., Karagozoglu H., Ersahin A., Acet M., Kahraman S. Predicting Factors For Endometrial Thickness And Its Effect On Assisted Reproductive Technology (Art) Success, Based On Analysis Of 1,552 IVF/ICSI Cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Which Is Your Favourite Protocol in Women ≥43 Years Old? Microdose Flare? Antagonist? Or No Way Out! American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Oner O, Ozgon G, Aslan C, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. The Results Of Missed Abortus Testing From Istanbul Memorial Hospital. European Society Of Human Genetics, Barcelona, Spain – May 31 – June 3, 2008
• Aslan C, Ozgon G, Oner O, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. İstanbul Memorial Hastanesi 2000-2007 Yillari Arasinda Tahliye Materyali Karyotip Sonuçlari. 8. Ulusal Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi-Çanakkale, 6-9 Mayıs 2008.
•  F.Vanlioglu, E.Ozturk, H.Karagozoglu, G.Karlikaya, A.Guney, S.Lacin, S.Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rate. 23rd annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Lyon, France, 1-4 July 2007.
•  H. Karadayi, Y. Saglam, B. Umay, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Five year experience on preimplantation HLA typing. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, M. Yesil, S. Kahraman. Good, bad and ugly: effect of multiple indications on preimplantation genetics diagnosis. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Lacin, A. Guney, E. Ozturk, S. Kahraman. Effect of heparin administration in moderate-severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in PCOS patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  E. Ozturk, H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, A. Guney, S. Lacin, S. Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rates. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Sertyel, S. Kahraman Outcome of 771 cycles of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for aneuploidy testing in IVF patients. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006.
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney, E. Öztürk. Effect of endometrial thickness in the presence of triple-lined structure on the outcome of in vitro fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney. E. Öztürk. Effect of ovarian reserve at younger than 35 years age on ICSI outcome in couples with severe male infertility. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur Beyazyurek, Y. Saglam, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Factors affecting outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles for translocation cases. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur, Y. Saglam, G. Karlikaya, A. Gur, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Sperm fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis and preimplantation genetic diagnosis results of 13 male translocation carriers undergoing 17 cycles. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman, H. Karadayi, A. Biricik, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, Y. Saglam, A. Nucitelli, M. Baldi. Experience on preimplantation genetic diagnosis combined with HLA matching. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Single Gene Disorders. 13th World Congress on in-vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, Istanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005.
•  Saglam Y, Ogur C, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Karagozoglu H, Findikli N, Kahraman S. PGD of aneuploidy in difficult assisted reproductive treatment cases. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Sertyel S, Unal S, Yelke H, Atayurt Z, Findikli N, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F, Kahraman S. The stage of the embryo but not the number of cells removed may affect embryo development after biopsy. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Findikli N, Kahraman S, Akcin O, Sertyel S, Candan Z, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F. PGD for HLA typing can be a valuable source for the establishment of new human embryonic stem cell lines. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  E. Enginsu, N. Findikli, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, Z. Atayurt, G. Karlikaya, F. Vanlioglu, S. Kahraman. Increasing hyaluronan concentrations in the embryo transfer medium has no effect on ART outcome. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlioglu, H. Karadayi, N. Findikli, N. Oncu, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for B-Thalassemia with or without HLA-typing. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Yelke, S. Sertyel, E. Bakircioglu, N. Findikli, S. Unal, S. Melil, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Comparison using ejaculated or testicular sperm in patients with transient azospermia. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, M. Aygun, B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Wiscott Aldrich sendromu için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulaması: Vaka sunumu. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21–24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. b-Talasemi için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, E. Bakırcıoğlu, N. Öncü, H. Berkil, A. Biricik. Non-obstrüktif azoospermi hastalarında karyotip ve y kromozomu mikrodelesyon analizi sonuçları. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün, Banu Kumbak. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 5 Mart 2004. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış kongresi, 3-7 Mart 2004, Erzurum, Türkiye.
•  Berkil H., Biricik A., Oncu N., Findikli N., Donmez E., Sertyel S., Vanlıoğlu, Karlikaya G., Aygun M., Oral E. and Kahraman S. Results of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for Aneuploidy Testing in Cases with Advanced Maternal Age (AMA), Repeated Implantation Faulure (RIF), Recurrent Early Miscarriage and Severe Male Infertility (SMI). ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Fiorentino F, Biricik A, Karadayi H, Berkil H, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Nucitelli A, Podini D, Baldi M, Magli MC, Gianaroli L and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Melil S, Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Biricik A, Karlikaya G, Oncu N, Berkil H, Karagozoglu H, Vanlioglu F, Unal S, Yelke H, Findikli N and Kahraman S. Outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in cases with severe sperm morphological defects. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Karlikaya G, Biricik A, Vanlioglu F, Findikli N, Oncu N, Gurkan S, Gur A, Berkil H, Oral E and Kahraman S. Results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in patients with Klinefelter’s syndrome. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Mehil Aygün. Stromal over hasarı yapılan PCOS olgularının kontrollü ovulasyon indüksiyonuna verdiği yanıtın değerlendirilmesi. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslar arası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. Effect of metformin on subgroups of polycystic ovaries patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive techniques. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslararası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  A. Biricik, H. Berkil, H. Karadayı, E. Bakırcıoğlu, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino, S. Sertyel, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Molecular and cytogenetic analysis results in severe infertile males and their prognostic value for PGD in Turkish population. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  N. Fındıklı, S. Kahraman, A. Biricik, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Effect of zona manipulation on somatic cell nucleus transfer. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  F. Vanlıoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün. Effect on luteal support with vaginal micronized progesterone gel in assisted reproduction. V. Türk-Alman Jinekoloji Derneği ve II. Reproductive Medicine Tartışmalı Konular ve Çözümler Ortak Kongresi. 16-20.05.2003, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  H. Berkil, A. Biricik, S. Kahraman, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Tekrarlayan implantasyon başarısızlığı ve/veya ileri anne yaşı olgularında preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. ART öncesi intra-uterin patoloji nedeniyle operatif histeroskopi yapılan olgularda kullanılan bipolar ve konvansiyonel unipolar elektrocerrahi tekniğinin karşılaştırılması. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Biricik, H. Berkil, S. Kahraman, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Yardımcı üreme teknikleri uygulanmış olan Türk populasyonunda preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Kahraman S., Yakın K., Vanlıoğlu F., Dönmez E., Karlıkaya G., Kumtepe Y. Metformin as an adjuvant therapy in patients with polycystic ovaries undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 18th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE. Vienna, Austria, 2002.

Education

• 2016: Title of Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2011-2016: Associate Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2010: McGill University, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Unit, Montreal, Canada
• 2015: Skive Regional Hospital, Fertility Clinic, Skive, Denmark
• 2006: Centro G.E.N.E.R.A, IVF Center, Rome, Italy
• 2004-2011: Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1999-2004: Residency Training, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1993-1999: Master's Degree, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience

• 2023 – Present: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center, Women's Diseases and IVF Specialist, and Scientific Director of Bahçeci Health Group, Istanbul
• 2021 – 2023: Koç University, Faculty of Medicine, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Istanbul
• 2006 – 2007: Ardahan Military Hospital, Ardahan – Military service as a reserve officer
• 2004 – 2021: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Ankara

Activities in Scientific Journals

• Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Ozbek IY, Bozdag G, Papanikolaou EG, Esteves SC, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Preparation of the Endometrium for Frozen Embryo Transfer: A Systematic Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Jul 9;12:688237.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Yarali Ozbek I, Bozdag G, Yarali H. Double or dual stimulation in poor ovarian responders: where do we stand? Ther Adv Reprod Health. 2021 Jun 30;15:26334941211024172.
• Yarali H, Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Erden M, Bozdag G, Humaidan P. Subcutaneous luteal phase progesterone rescue rectifies ongoing pregnancy rates in hormone replacement therapy vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 Jul;43(1):45-51.
• Bozdag GO, Libby E, Pineau R, Reinhard CT, Ratcliff WC. Oxygen suppression of macroscopic multicellularity. Nat Commun. 2021 May 14;12(1):2838.
• Zırh S, Erol S, Zırh EB, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Muftuoglu SF. A new isolation and culture method for granulosa cells. Cell Tissue Bank. 2021 Apr 29.
• Akman AO, Bozdag G, Pehlivantürk-Kizilkan M, Akgul S, Derman O, Kanbur N. Menstrual Cycle Pain Is Independent of Ovulation in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct;34(5):635-642.
• Ozbek IY, Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Bozdag G, Sokmensuer LK, Yarali H. Comparison of single euploid blastocyst transfer cycle outcome derived from embryos with normal or abnormal cleavage patterns. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 May;42(5):892-900.
• Sipahi M, Mümüşoğlu S, Coşkun Akçay N, Sever A, Yeğenoğlu H, Bozdağ G, Karakoç Sökmensüer L. The impact of using culture media containing granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor on live birth rates in patients with a history of embryonic developmental arrest in previous in vitro fertilization cycles. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2021 Aug 31;22(3):181-186. doi:10.4274/jtgga.galenos.2021.2020.0168. Epub 2021 Feb 26.
• Çinar GN, Akbayrak T, Gürşen C, Baran E, Üzelpasacı E, Nakip G, Bozdağ G, Beksaç MS, Özgül S. Factors Related to Primary Dysmenorrhea in Turkish Women: a Multiple Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis. Reprod Sci. 2021 Feb;28(2):381-392.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Bozdag G, Ozbek IY, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Addition of intramuscular progesterone to vaginal progesterone in hormone replacement therapy in vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2020 Jun;40(6):812-818. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.01.031. Epub 2020 Feb 15.
• Mümüşoğlu S, Tanaçan A, Turan V, Bozdağ G. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome presenting with isolated unilateral right-side hydrothorax: A report of two cases and systematic review of the literature. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Mar;17(1):65-72. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.89656. Epub 2020 Apr 6.
• Esteves SC, Yarali H, Ubaldi FM, Carvalho JF, Bento FC, Vaiarelli A, Cimadomo D, Özbek İY, Polat M, Bozdag G, Rienzi L, Alviggi C. Validation of ART Calculator for Predicting the Number of Metaphase II Oocytes Required for Obtaining at Least One Euploid Blastocyst for Transfer in Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2020 Jan 24;10:917.
• Bozdag G, Turkyilmaz E, Yildiz S, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Progesterone Elevation and Preventive Strategies to Avoid Implantation Failure. Semin Reprod Med. 2019 Sep;37(5-06):265-272. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1700531. Epub 2020 Jan 23.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Reply to: "Is there any correlation with adnexal torsion and fecundability?". J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Dec;82(12):965.
• Akgül S, Sur Ü, Düzçeker Y, Balcı A, Kızılkan MP, Kanbur N, Bozdağ G, Erkekoğlu P, Gümüş E, Koçer-Gümüşel B, Derman O. Bisphenol A and phthalate levels in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019 Dec;35(12):1084-1087. doi: 10.1080/09513590.2019.1630608. Epub 2019 Jun 20.
• Bozdag G, Mumusoglu S, Coskun ZY, Yarali H, Yildiz BO. Anti-Müllerian hormone as a diagnostic tool for PCOS under different diagnostic criteria in an unselected population. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Sep;39(3):522-529. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 Apr 10.
• Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Coskun ZY, Polat M, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Yarali H. PGT for aneuploidy does not affect three-cycle cumulative IVF discontinuation rate in women of advanced maternal age. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Jul;39(1):75-83.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Does ischemia reperfusion affect fecundability in a rat model? J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Jun;82(6):515-518.
• Bozdag G, Igci N, Calis P, Ayhan B, Ozel Demiralp D, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Examination of cervical swabs of patients with endometriosis using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2019 May;299(5):1501-1508.
• Tanacan A, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H, Bozdag G. The effect of performing hysteroscopy prior to the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle on live birth rate. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019

Private Derindere Hospital (2016 - 2020)

İlgi Hospital and Maternity Hospital (2014 - 2016)

İlgi Hospital and Maternity Hospital (2012 - 2014)

Private Rumeli Hospıtal (2011 - 2012)

Private Güçlü Medical Center (2011 - 2011)

İlgi Hospital and Maternity Hospital (2011 - 2011)

Yozgat Akdağmadenı State Hospital (2010 - 2011)

Yozgat Bozok Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital (2010 - 2010)

Yozgat Akdağmadenı State Hospital (2009 - 2010)

Schools / Educations

2003 - ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

1997 - YOZGAT SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL, high school

Our founder, Dr. SAGIROGLU, has over fifteen years’ experience in women's health. His focus has been on tailoring treatments to the needs of his patients whilst incorporating the latest developments in the field.

Dr. SAGIROGLU regularly presents his work at conferences and has published articles in many peer-reviewed journals. He also provides advice and counsel to the community on fertility issues through television and radio.

He trained in obstetrics and gynecology in the USA at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, and then moved to Israel where he completed his residency and fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the Helen Schneider Hospital for Woman, affiliated to Tel Aviv University. He has been practicing at his own clinic in Istanbul since 2019.

He is a member of Turkish Reproductive Health and Infertility Association (TSRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

Professor Dr. Gökmen
General Surgeon

EDUCATION

• 1994: Bursa Uludağ University - Faculty of Medicine, MD
• 2000: Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization, MS

EXPERTISE

• Gastric Bypass / RNY
• Mini Gastric Bypass / MGB
• Gastric Sleeve / Fundectomy
• Gastric Banding / Bariatric Surgeries
• Gastroscopic Procedures
• Gastric Balloon Placement
• Gastric Elipse Balloon
• Gastric Botox
• Sad-S Surgery
• Distalization of RYGB
• Hernia Repair
• First and Only Operator in Turkey

TRAINING AND COURSES

• Master of Surgery:
  • Temple University School of Medicine - Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Courses
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Courses (2012)
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Advanced Colorectal Surgery Courses (2012)
  • Case Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Courses (2014)
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Surgery Course (2015)

MEMBERSHIPS

• UTACD: Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• TSCRS: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• TSA: Turkish Surgical Association

NUMBER OF CASES

• Experience of over 40,000 surgical cases in 29 years, including:
  • 20,000 Bariatric Surgeries
  • Approximately 107+ Laparoscopic Colon Resections
  • Approximately 100+ Laparoscopic Total Gastric Resections
  • Approximately 1,150+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies
  • Approximately 780+ Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,200+ Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,550+ Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies

Este Home Health Tourism is a prestigious organization at the forefront of Turkey’s health tourism sector, offering internationally recognized, high-standard services. The company specializes in health tourism and is managed by a team of experienced professionals, each highly regarded in their respective fields. Este Home is led by two prominent experts specializing in critical areas such as aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation: Dr. Murat İmalı and Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan.

Dr. Murat İmalı

Dr. Murat İmalı is a distinguished expert in the field of aesthetics, renowned for his extensive knowledge and numerous successful procedures. He completed his medical education at one of Turkey’s leading universities and specializes in aesthetic surgery, particularly facial aesthetics, medical device applications, fillers, and botox. Dr. İmalı’s vision is to provide the best outcomes tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan

Fatih Taşalan is a globally recognized expert in hair transplantation and restoration. He has significantly contributed to Turkey becoming a global hub for hair transplantation. Using innovative techniques such as FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE, Taşalan delivers natural and long-lasting results. Under his leadership, Este Home provides reliable and professional hair transplant services to hundreds of patients from around the world each year.

A+ Treatments and Services

Este Home offers a wide range of A+ treatments and services, extending beyond aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation, including:

• Aesthetic Surgery Services: Facial aesthetics, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation/reduction.
• Hair Transplantation and Hair Treatments: FUE, DHI, Exosome and Stem Cell Therapy, PRP treatments, and mesotherapy.
• Dental Aesthetics: Zirconium crowns, implants, laminate veneers, and smile design.
• Medical Treatments: Bariatric surgery (obesity operations), orthopedics, cardiology.
• Beauty and Rejuvenation: Medical skincare, botox, fillers, and laser treatments.

Why Choose Este Home?

• International Certifications and Standards: Este Home adheres to international accreditation standards and operates with state-of-the-art medical equipment.
• Customized Treatment Plans: Individualized treatment programs tailored to each patient.
• Comfortable Health Tourism Experience: Comprehensive services including transportation, accommodation, translation, and city tours.
• Customer Satisfaction: Este Home boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate, setting a benchmark in the sector.

Under the leadership of Dr. Murat İmalı and Fatih Taşalan, Este Home continues to be a symbol of quality and trust in health tourism, both in Turkey and on the global stage. Entrust your health to the expert care of Este Home!

Located in the heart of Nişantaşı, Istanbul, our clinic is a premier destination for personalized and advanced healthcare. Led by Dr. Emine Zeynep Yılmaz, a highly experienced specialist in IVF, functional medicine, gynecology, and genital aesthetics, we combine cutting-edge technology with a holistic approach to meet your unique needs.

Dr. Yılmaz has worked in Turkey’s leading healthcare institutions, including Memorial Hospital, and now brings her expertise to her own clinic. Her commitment to innovation and patient-centered care ensures a seamless experience, whether you’re seeking fertility treatments, hormonal balance, or aesthetic solutions.

At our clinic, we prioritize your comfort and well-being, offering state-of-the-art treatments in a warm and welcoming environment. Our comprehensive approach integrates both modern medicine and functional techniques to achieve optimal results.

Discover why international patients choose us for their health and wellness journey. Contact us today to start your transformation.