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).
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 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.