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Dr. Ramon Aurell Ballesteros is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1991. He later completed advanced training in London, focusing on reproductive medicine at Hammersmith Hospital.

Dr. Aurell has worked as a Medical Assistant at University Clinic Dexeus. Since 2008, he has led the Reproductive Medicine department at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. He also heads the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Medical Center Teknon. Dr. Aurell is known for achieving high success rates and providing excellent patient care.

Dr. Berk Angun is a Reproductive Medicine specialist from Dunya IVF Clinic with qualifications from University of Uludag and University of Anatolia Medical School, as well as memberships in TSRM Reproductive Health and Infertility Association, TJOD Turkish Society of Gynecology and JED Gynecological Endoscopy Association.

• 2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL
  Obstetrics and Gynecology / In Vitro Fertilization Specialist
• 2015 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey
  ZEYNEP KAMIL WOMEN'S HEALTH AND PEDIATRICS TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  IVF Unit
• 2001 - 2015, İstanbul/Turkey
  ZEYNEP KAMIL WOMEN'S HEALTH AND PEDIATRICS TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
• 1999 - 2001, Kastamonu/Turkey
  İNEBOLU PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist

EXPERIENCE

2024 – Present, Istanbul / Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and IVF

2014 – 2024, Istanbul / Turkey

KOÇ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and IVF

2012 – 2014, Istanbul / Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2011 – 2012, /

BOZOVA STATE HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 – 2020, Istanbul / Turkey

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Master’s Degree in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul / Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Certification in Reproductive Medicine

2005 – 2010, Istanbul / Turkey

ISTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 – 2004, Istanbul / Turkey

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Education

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Education:

• 2015: Certificate of Assisted Reproductive Technology Specialist, The Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

• 2012: Certificate Assisted Reproductive Technique, CREST, National University Hospital, Singapore

• 2007: Thai board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University), The Royal Thai college of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

• 2000: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
 

Work Experience:

• Medical Director : Prime Fertility Center

• OB GYN Bumrungrad Hospital (On duty for private case)

• Medical Director : Ovy Women’s Clinic (Abstain)

• A.R.T. Specialist : SAFE Fertility and PGD Center (Abstain)

• OB GYN Bangkok Hospital (Abstain)

• OB GYN Phyathai 2 Hospital (Abstain)

• OB GYN Phyathai Nawamin Hospital (Abstain)

• OB GYN Bangna 1 Hospital (Abstain)

Dr. Alper Eraslan is an experienced Obstetrics and Gynaecology Surgeon. He is also a certified IVF Specialist. Since 2019, he has been practicing at Dunya IVF. Before this, he worked at Koc University Hospital in Istanbul. He received his IVF certification from the American Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Eraslan earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Marmara University Hospital. He received ESGO fellowships at Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst in Germany and UZ Leuven in Belgium. He also holds a Master’s in Clinical Studies from the University of London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

1992 Received the medical degree in 1992 and began career as an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Siberian State Medical University in Russia.

1997-2015 Worked as an obstetrician-gynecologist and IVF physician at Siberian State Medical University in Russia.

2015-2023 Served as the Chief Physician of a center for assisted reproductive technologies in Russia.

2023 Became Medical Director of an IVF center in the United Arab Emirates.

Since 2016 has been leading clinical trials conducted by the Ministry of Health of Russia in the field of reproduction, including the following key studies

2021-2023 Clinical trial protocol for the method of preventing the birth of children with chromosomal abnormalities in older reproductive-age men with spermatogenesis disorders (RE-PGT-a)

Clinical trial protocol for intrauterine infusion of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to improve the efficacy of IVF treatment programs in patients with a history of multiple failed IVF attempts

Increasing the effectiveness of in vitro fertilization programs in women with polycystic ovary syndrome based on preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) using comparative genomic hybridization

Dr. Yavuz Aydin is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He currently practices at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later became an associate professor and then a professor at the same institution.

Dr. Aydin has broad experience in both academic and private hospitals. He has held leadership positions at Biruni University and Private Medicana Hospital. He is an active member of professional organizations such as TJOD, TSRM, ASRM, and ESHRE.

His main areas of expertise include in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries, and microsurgical tuboplasty.

• Bachelor of Surgeon graduated from the Universidad Anáhuac Norte
• Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics graduated from the National Institute of Perinatology
• Subspecialty in Biology of Human Reproduction graduated from the National Institute of Perinatology

Professional ID: 8038355/10926456

• Gynecology and obstetrics consultation
• Colposcopy
• Normal and high risk pregnancy
• Family planning consultations, climacteric/menopause and couples with infertility

Education

🎓 Medical education: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of the Basque Country (Hospital de Cruces, 2003–2009) — one of the leading medical schools in Spain.

🏥 Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Completed a highly competitive residency at the Institut Universitari Dexeus (Barcelona, 2010–2014), known for its excellence in women's health and reproductive medicine.

Professional experience

🔹 Assisted Reproduction Specialist (Hospital Quirón Barcelona & Centro Médico Teknon) Currently a leading expert in the Assisted Reproduction Unit, collaborating with Dr. Aurel to develop personalized IVF programs. Together, they provide exceptional patient care and achieve success rates that exceed international standards.

🔹 Egg Donation Program Coordinator Dr. Barbed runs one of the most advanced egg donation programs in Spain, providing high-tech medical care to patients from all over the world. (May 2021 - present)

🔹 Coordinator of the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Prenatal Diagnostics (Gine-3 Gynecological Center) Successfully managed a multidisciplinary team specializing in infertility treatment and prenatal care, receiving recognition for her professionalism and expertise in complex reproductive cases. (2017–2021)

🔹 Gynecology and Obstetrics Consultant (Hospital de Barcelona) Provided advanced gynecological and obstetric care, specializing in high-risk pregnancy management and minimally invasive procedures. (2017–2021)

🔹 Specialist in Reproductive Medicine (Institut Universitari Dexeus) Specialized in assisted reproductive technologies and endoscopic surgery, contributing to innovation in fertility preservation. (2014-2017) Awards and Certifications 🏆 Ranked among the Top 10 Gynecologists in Catalonia (according to El Nacional.cat) for her outstanding contribution to reproductive medicine and patient care. 📜 Level III certification in ultrasound diagnostics (issued by the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, SEGO) - the highest level of qualification in gynecological ultrasound.

Research, publications and academic activities

📖 Publications: • "Efficiency of oocyte storage in low ovarian response for PGS" – Gynecol. Endocrinol., July 2016. • Numerous scientific articles published since 2007, some of which have received awards for outstanding quality.

🎤 Participation in conferences: Active participant in national and international congresses, where he presents cutting-edge research and collaborates in multidisciplinary research.

🎓 Teaching activity: Teaches in the Master's program "Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology" at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Professional associations

✅ Member of the Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology (ASEBIR) since 1993.

✅ Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) since 2008.

Why choose Dr. Cayetana Barbed?

💎 More than 10 years of experience in reproductive medicine, numerous awards and active participation in the development of the industry.

💎 Individual approach to each patient, based on modern scientific data and advanced treatment methods.

💎 Combining expertise and caring, Dr. Barbed strives to provide the best possible outcome for each patient on their journey to parenthood.

Dr. Meryem Eken is an obstetrician-gynecologist and IVF specialist. She earned her M.D. and completed her residency at Istanbul University. She completed IVF clinical training at Zeynep Kamil in 2017. She led the IVF Unit at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital from 2020 to 2025. She heads the IVF Unit at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. She started in 2025. She has served on the faculty of Üsküdar University since 2024. She became a professor at Biruni University in 2025.

Her clinical focus includes infertility, intrauterine insemination (IUI), natural-cycle IVF, hysteroscopy, endometriosis, and minimally invasive myomectomy. She has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed international articles. Several appeared in SCI and SSCI journals. In 2016, she received First Prize for an oral presentation from the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Dr Armagan Ulubas was born in 1962 in Ankara. He graduated from faculty of medicine of Kayseri Erciyes university in 1986. He has over 35 years experience in the field of gynaecology, obstetrics and reproductive medicine. He received his IVF speciality in 1998. He works as a part time consultant at Dunya IVF since 2024. He has worked in various ivf clinics around the world.                                                                

Dr. Everardo Treviño Ortiz is a gynecologist and subspecialist in reproductive medicine. He trained at Tecnológico de Monterrey, the National Institute of Perinatology (INPer), and the Gynecology and Obstetrics Center of Monterrey.

He has professional experience at Texas Woman’s Hospital in Houston, USA. He has also served as a consultant for Nova Fertility in Manchester, UK, and Umbalktum Fertility Center in Hargeisa, Somalia. His thesis was the first study in Mexico on GnRH antagonists. He helped introduce double stimulation (DuoStim) protocols in Mexico and at Advanced Fertility Center Cancún (AFCC). He is fluent in Spanish and English.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADVANCED COURSES
QUALIFICATIONS

Professor Simon completed his medical studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He completed his residency and further training in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hadassah University Hospital Ein Kerem.

Advanced training in the areas of gamete micromanipulation, laparoscopic surgery and reconstructive pelvic surgery for patients with gynecologic oncology diseases in leading clinics in Europe and the USA.

Today, Professor Alex Simon directs the IVF Center at Hadassah University and also holds an academic position as Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Arti Clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, guaranteeing top-notch care for international patients. The multilingual team is proficient in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Alper Sismanoglu is also an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Medical Faculty of Istanbul Altınbaş University. He has over 20 publications in international and national journals. Dr. Sismanoglu is a sought-after expert frequently featured on Turkish TV shows and in various media outlets.

"Being a proud father of two amazing daughters, I deeply understand the importance of family. Throughout my medical career, my primary focus has been on assisting couples who long to have children. So, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm more than happy to lend a helping hand!" says Dr. Alper.

MEMBERSHIPS

• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
• Reproductive Medical and Surgery Association of Turkey (UTD)
• Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TJOD)
• Turkish Association of Reproductive Health and Infertility (TSRM)

SPECIALIZATIONS 

• IVF treatment
• Obstetrics
• Infertility and reproductive endocrinology
• Gynecological endoscopy
• Infertility surgery

Dr. Svetlana Turbanist is a fertility specialist and obstetrician-gynecologist with 25 years of experience. She is skilled in advanced reproductive treatments such as IVF, embryo cryopreservation, sperm donation, and IVF with gender selection. Dr. Turbanist has helped many patients achieve successful outcomes. She is known for her expertise in complex fertility cases.

She is a member of professional organizations including UARM, ESHRE, and ASRM. This shows her dedication to staying current with the latest standards and advances in reproductive medicine.