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I have been actively working in the field of IVF since 2005. Between 2005 and 2007, I worked with Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman at the IVF Department of Okmeydanı Şişli Memorial Hospital. During this time, I participated in the IVF Certificate Program and received my IVF Certificate. From October 1, 2007 to 2026, I worked at the IVF Unit of Anadolu Health Center Hospital. (Between 2007 and 2020, I had the experience of working with Prof. Dr. Aydın ARICI.) I am currently continuing my professional life at Momart IVF Center.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE & CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Clinical Experience: Approximately 21 years of clinical experience in IVF & infertility. Pregnancy monitoring & delivery.
  • Surgical / Interventional: OPU, ET, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Related Specialty Surgeries,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / WORK HISTORY

Specialist

  • Meltem Hospital, Bahçelievler/Istanbul (2004-2005)
  • Şişli Memorial Hospital, In Vitro Fertilization Department, Okmeydanı/Istanbul (2005-2007)
  • Anadolu Health Center Hospital, In Vitro Fertilization Department, Gebze/Kocaeli (2007 – 2026)
  • Momart IVF Center (2026 – Ongoing)

EDUCATION INFORMATION

Medical Specialization Exam (TUS)

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1999-2004)

Medical Doctor (Bachelor's/Master's)

  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - English (1992-1999)

ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES

Between 2000 and 2007, I contributed to various case presentations, poster presentations, and publications. Unfortunately, I was unable to continue after 2007.

  1. A Case of Successfully Terminated Pregnancy in a Patient with Chronic Allograft Nephropathy. Istanbul Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 4:38-40, 2000
  2. TORCH and Hepatitis B screening in Pregnancy. 9th Congress of European Society for the Study and Prevention of Infant Death (ESPID), 2-6 October 2001, Istanbul. Oral presentation. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2001, special issue.
  3. High-Risk Pregnancies and Perinatal Outcome. 9th Congress of European Society for the Study and Prevention of Infant Death (ESPID), 2-6 October 2001, Istanbul. Poster presentation. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2001, special issue.
  4. Antenatal TORCH and Hbsag Screening and Results of Suspected Acute Maternal Infection Cases. Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 16:100-104, 2002
  5. Prognosis of patients with positive screening but negative diagnostic test for gestational diabetes. Arch Gynecol Obstet 266:201-204, 2002
  6. Clinical Significance of minimally abnormal papanicolou smears; Necessity of histological evaluation. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer- Poster Presentation October 2002. Korea.
  7. Prognostic factors in surgically treated cervical carcinoma: LVSI and Depth of Invasion. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer- Poster Presentation March-April 2003. Belgium
  8. Mode of Delivery in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia: 3 Case Reports. Cerrahpaşa Medical Journal, April-June 2003
  9. Relationship Between Minimally Abnormal Vaginal Cytology Results and Histopathological Findings. 9th National Gynecologic Oncology Congress. Oral presentation. May 2004 Antalya.
  10. Prognostic Significance of Intraperitoneal Ascites in Epithelial Ovarian Cancers. 9th National Gynecologic Oncology Congress. Poster Presentation. May 2004 Antalya.
  11. Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome presenting with acute abdomen. J. Postgrad. Med. 2006 Apr-June,52(2) 154-5.
  12. GnRH agonist long versus antagonist protocols for the ovarian stimulation of a normoresponder patient group B. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting- Poster presentation October 21-25, 2006 New Orleans, Louisiana.
  13. 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- Poster presentation October 21-25, 2006 New Orleans, Louisiana.
  14. 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- Poster presentation October 21-25, 2006 New Orleans, Louisiana.
  15. Efficacy of metformin supplementation during ovarian stimulation in ivf patients with pcos and BMI < 28kg/m2. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting- Oral presentation October 21-25, 2006 New Orleans, Louisiana.
  16. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesterone levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnanacy rates. ESHRE 2007 23rd Annual Meeting- Poster presentation 1-4 July 2007 Lyon, France.
  17. Effect of heparin administration on moderate-severe OHSS. ESHRE 2007 23rd Annual Meeting- Poster presentation 1-4 July 2007 Lyon, France.