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Prof Gurkan Bozdag Md
Obstetrician-gynecologist
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Bahceci Fertility

Prof Gurkan Bozdag Md

Obstetrician-gynecologist
21 years of experience

 

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 In Unit, Montreal, Canada
  • 2015: Skive Regional Hospital, Fertility Clinic, Skive, Denmark
  • 2006: Centro G.E.N.E.R.A, 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 Center, Women's Diseases and 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 In 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 In 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 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 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 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 cycle on live birth rate. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019
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Doctor Phattaraphum Phophong
Obstetrician-gynecologist
40 years of experience
Thailand, Bangkok
& WOMEN CLINIC

Doctor Phattaraphum Phophong

Obstetrician-gynecologist
40 years of experience

Specialist and Interested

Gynecology

In and Reproductive Endocrinology

Education

1999-2000 Master of Sciences in Genetics and Fetal Medicine. University College London, the United Kingdom.

1999-2000 Fellowship of In and Reproductive Endocrinology. Assisted Conception Unit, University College Hospital, the United Kingdom.

1988 Certificate of International Course in Applied Epidemiology. The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA.

1994-1997 Diplomate Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

1994-1995 Certificate of Postgraduate Clinical Medical Sciences Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

1985-1991 Doctor of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

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Aydin Orhaner
Fertility specialist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Bursa
SORANUS CENTER

Aydin Orhaner

Fertility specialist
16 years of experience

Dr. Aydın ORHANER 

 

1984 Ankara 

2009 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 

2016 specialisation education Ege University Faculty of Medicine ,Obstetrics and Gynecology Department 

2020 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology department I Physician certification education  
 

2020 Soranus Center 

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Serbulent Orhaner
Obstetrician-gynecologist
46 years of experience
Turkey, Bursa
SORANUS CENTER

Serbulent Orhaner

Obstetrician-gynecologist
46 years of experience

Dr. Serbülent ORHANER 

1956 Ankara 

1979 Hacettepe University faculty of medicine 

1979-1980 Ankara Bala and Kırşehir Health center physician 

1980-1984 Specailist education HU Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology department Ankara  

1984-1990 kırklareli state hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist Kırklareli 

1990-1994 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology department, associated Professor EDİRNE 
1995-1996 SFA Women Health Center Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist BURSA 
1996-1998 Vatan Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist BURSA 
1998- SORANUS Founding Partner and Director in Charge BURSA 
2001 İ.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology department I Physician certification education  
 

 

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Doctor Waranya Sirithanasarn
Obstetrician-gynecologist
15 years of experience
Thailand, Bangkok
& WOMEN CLINIC

Doctor Waranya Sirithanasarn

Obstetrician-gynecologist
15 years of experience

Specialist and Interested

Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.

In and assisted ctive technology.

Menopause

Contraceptions

Education

2001 High school, Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni)

2008 BSc, Faculty of Medicine Thammasart Hospital, Thammasart University, Bangkok, Thailand

2010 MD, Faculty of Medicine Thammasart Hospital, Thammasart University, Bangkok, Thailand

2013 Certificated Aviation Medicine, Air Force Institute of Aviation medicine, RTAF, Thailand

2016 Diplomate Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2021 Diplomate Thai Subspecialty Board of Reproductive medicine

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Erkan Elci
Obstetrician-gynecologist
25 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Erkan Elci

Obstetrician-gynecologist
25 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Laparoscopy
  • Robotic surgery
  • Pregnancy follow-up
  • Genital organ prolapse
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Endometriosis surgery
  • Genital aesthetics
  • In treatment

 

  • Education and Specialization
  • 2007 EGE Faculty of Medicine, Medical education
  • 2013 Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Specialization
  • 2021 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

 

  • Experience
  • 2000 - 2007 Ege University Faculty of Medicine, English
  • 2008 - 2013 Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 2013 - 2018 Health Sciences University Van Regional Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Physician, Clinical manager
  • 2018 - 2020 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Physician.
  • 2021 - 2022 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor.
  • 2022 - Present İstinye University Health Practice and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

 

  • Courses and Certificates
  • Gynecological Laparoscopic Course, Acıbadem University, Gynecological Laparoscopic Education organized at CASE Training Center, Istanbul, Certificate, 18.09.2015 -19.09.2015 (National)
  • Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Education, Emergency Obstetric Care Program Conducted by Public Health Agency of Turkey, Department of Women and Reproductive Health, Ankara, Course, 01.12.2014 -03.12.2014 (National)

 

  • Professional Memberships
  • Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
  • Turkish German Gynecology Education, Research and Service Foundation (TAJEV)
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association (JED)

 

 

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Poonkiat Punyamitr
Obstetrician-gynecologist
18 years of experience
Thailand, Bangkok
Prime Fertility Clinic

Poonkiat Punyamitr

Obstetrician-gynecologist
18 years of experience

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)

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Dhawinee Kritsernvong
Obstetrician-gynecologist
9 years of experience
Thailand, Bangkok
Prime Fertility Clinic

Dhawinee Kritsernvong

Obstetrician-gynecologist
9 years of experience

Education:

• 2022: Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

• 2020: Residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chiang Mai University

• 2016: Doctor of Medicine, Navamindradhiraj University (1st class honor)


Work Experience:

• Reproductive Medicine Specialist at Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy


Academic Work:

• Won first-place research award with the research title: The effect of combined hormonal contraceptives usage on bone turnover markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• The best research presentation award provided by Thai Osteoporosis Foundation

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Antonio Fernandez Oliva
Obstetrician-gynecologist
15 years of experience
4.7
404 reviews

Antonio Fernandez Oliva

Obstetrician-gynecologist
15 years of experience
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon
4.7
404 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hormone therapy $1561 - $3642.34
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Isabel Maria Blanco Herraez
Obstetrician-gynecologist
21 years of experience
4.8
3 reviews

Isabel Maria Blanco Herraez

Obstetrician-gynecologist
21 years of experience
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella
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Antonio Gosálvez Vega
Obstetrician-gynecologist
75 years of experience
3.4
5 reviews

Antonio Gosálvez Vega

Obstetrician-gynecologist
75 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Quironsalud Madrid
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Park Jungwon
Obstetrician-gynecologist
29 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
SINSOE Women's Clinic

Park Jungwon

Obstetrician-gynecologist
29 years of experience

Gynecologist 

Dr. Park Jung-won 

 

Current representative doctor of the Sinsoe Women’s Clinic

Current representative manager of Cell Institute LifeCell-Bio

 

Adjunct Professor of the Hanyang University of Medicine, part of Ob-gyn

Adjunct Professor of the Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine, part of Ob-gyn

Adjunct Professor of the Soonchunhyang University of Medicine, part of Ob-gyn

Director of Public Relations, Korean Society of Focused Ultrasound Medicine

Executive Director of the Korean Ob-gyn Medical Society 

Academic Director of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery Association

Consultant of the Chinese My Like Hospital Group

Officially designated by WAAPX, the world's leading physician education organization

Regular Member of the Korean Ob-gyn Association

Regular Member of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery Association

Regular Member of the Perineoplasty Association

Regular Member of the Korean Ob-gyn Ultrasound Association

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Kim Booyoung
Obstetrician-gynecologist
13 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
SINSOE Women's Clinic

Kim Booyoung

Obstetrician-gynecologist
13 years of experience

Gynecologist 

Dr. Kim Boo-young

 

Current doctor of the Sinsoe Women’s Clinic

 

Completed residency program at Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital

Adjunct Professor of the Catholic University of Medicine, part of Ob-gyn

Regular Member of the Korean Ob-gyn Association

Regular Member of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery Association

Regular Member of the Korean Menopause Association

Regular Member of the Korean Perineoplasty Association

Regular Member of the Korean Dermatology Aesthetic Association

Regular Member of the Korean Aesthetic Laser Surgery Association

Regular Member of the Korean Dermatology Aesthetic Surgery Association

Former) Head of Cheonghwa Obstetrics and Gynecology

Former) Head of Lamer Women's Hospital

Former) Director of Apple Women Obstetrics and Gynecology

Former) Director of Laprin Plastic Surgery/Skin Clinic

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Hong Hyeri
Obstetrician-gynecologist
13 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
SINSOE Women's Clinic

Hong Hyeri

Obstetrician-gynecologist
13 years of experience

Gynecologist

Dr. Hong Hye-ri

 

Current doctor of the Sinsoe Women’s Clinic

Current adjunct professor of the Korea University

Current adjunct professor of the Inha University

Current adjunct professor of the Kyung Hee University

 

Master's degree in obstetrics and gynecology from Korea University

Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency in the Korea University

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine in the Korea University

Clinical Lecturer in the Inha University Hospital

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Kyung Hee University Hostpital at Gangdong

Regular Member of the Korean Ob-gyn Association

Regular Member of the Korean Ob-gyn Ultrasound Association

Regular Member of the Korean Maternal Fetal Medicine Association 

Former) Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Seoul Seongae Hospital

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Lee Gippeum
Obstetrician-gynecologist
6 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
SINSOE Women's Clinic

Lee Gippeum

Obstetrician-gynecologist
6 years of experience

Gynecologist

Dr. Lee Gi-ppeum

 

Current doctor of the Sinsoe Women’s Clinic

 

Completed residency program at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

Doctor of the Sinsoe Women’s Clinic

Regular Member of the Korean Ob-gyn Ultrasound Association

Regular Member of the Society of Women's Aesthetic Research

Regular Member of the Perineoplasty Association

Regular Member of the Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgery

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hediye Dag
Obstetrician-gynecologist
18 years of experience
4.7
42 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

hediye Dag

Obstetrician-gynecologist
18 years of experience

Areas of interest

 

Infertile Couple Assessment, Reproductive Difficulties, Functional Medicine, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Endometriosis, I Fertilization, In, Treatments, urinary incontinence, sexual therapy, sexual dysfunction, genital aesthetics, laparoscopic surgery

 

Education and Expertise  

 

Diyarbakır Ziya Gökalp Süper High School 1995-1999 Diyarbakir Dicle University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education 1999-2005 Diyarbakir Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Specialization Training 2005-2007 Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Teaching and Research Hospital Department of Obstetric and Gynecology Specialization Training 2007-2012

University of Health Sciences Bakirköy Dr Sadi Konuk Teaching and Research Hospital, - Research Assistant 2012-2017Istanbul Aydin University Tıp Fakültesi, department of Obstetric and Gynecology Assistant Professor 2017-2019 İstanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetric and Gynecology Associate Professor 2019- Assisted Reproductive Therapy Certification 2019

Training and Experience IAÜ VM-Medical Park Florya Center, responsible physician Currently

 

Professional Memberships

 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association

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4.7
42 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Оophorectomy $4000 - $5000
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Ireri Asteinza
Obstetrician-gynecologist
34 years of experience

Ireri Asteinza

Obstetrician-gynecologist
34 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Adán Oliveros Ceballos
Obstetrician-gynecologist
36 years of experience

Adán Oliveros Ceballos

Obstetrician-gynecologist
36 years of experience
Mexico, Cancún
IREGA Reproduction and Gynecology Institute Cancun
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Bryan Adan Oliveros Galeana
Obstetrician-gynecologist
20 years of experience
Mexico, Cancún
IREGA Reproduction and Gynecology Institute Cancun

Bryan Adan Oliveros Galeana

Obstetrician-gynecologist
20 years of experience

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