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Dr. Ramon Aurell Ballesteros is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive medicine, with experience earned from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, London, and the University Clinic Dexeus in Barcelona. He is currently the director of the Reproductive Medicine department at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona and the head of the Asisisted Reproduction Unit in Medical Center Teknon.

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.

Medical Field of lnterest

Invitrofertilization , Repeated ivf failure, Recurrent miscarriage, Reproductive immunology, Labioplasty ,Vaginoplasty

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association

• Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics(TJOD)

• Society for IVF and Infertility (TUBID)

• European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Courses and Training Programs Attended

1. Experimental Animal Use and Ethical Approach - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2003

2. Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course - Istanbul 2004

3. Neonatal Resuscitation Program -Istanbul 2004

4. Basic Statistics Training Course - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2004

5. 3D Vienna International School of 3D Ultrasonography - Vienna 2005

6. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress- Colposcopy Course -Antalya 2009

7. Colposcopy Course- TJOD Istanbul Branch 2009

8. Health Law Certificate Program - Istanbul 2010

9. Expert Witness Training Program in Cases Arising from Medical Interventions - Istanbul 2014

10. Ovulation Induction Course- 4th Acibadem Days- Istanbul 2016

11. Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Training - Ministry of Health - 2019

12. Aesthetic Genital Surgery Fellowship - The British Academy of CME- 2023

13. International Cosmetic and Functional Gynecology- ISAGSS- 2023

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

• 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

brief history

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Yonsei University

Obtaining a gynecologist's license

Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University

Adjunct Professor, Korea University School of Medicine

Currently

Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital

Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Korean Society of Perinatology

Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

Member of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Colposcopy Society

brief history

Graduated from Inje University College of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, Paik Hospital, Seoul

Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Grace Hospital

Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dongwon, Ilsan

Adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital

Currently

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

Korean Society of Perinatology

brief history

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Yonsei University

Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University

Vice Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Co-Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital

Currently

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Menopause Society

Member of the Korean Urogynecological Society

Member of the Korean Women's Sexual Association

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Perinatology Association

• Médico Cirujano y partero egresado Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Guadalajara.
• Formación como Médico Residente en la especialidad de Ginecología y Obstetricia del Nuevo Hospital de Guadalajara ‘Dr. Juan Ignacio Menchaca’
• Realizó su servicio social en la Unidad de Medicina Familiar #34 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
• Especialidad en Ginecología y Obstetricia en el Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Dr. Juan I. Menchaca, Guadalajara, Jalisco, generación 2016-2020.
• Subespecialidad en Biología de la Reproducción Humana en el Instituto Mexicano de Infertilidad, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Generación 2020-2022.
• Experiencia docente como Instructor en el desarrollo de las prácticas de laboratorio de la materia ‘Inmunología’
• Participación en la estancia académica del XVII Verano de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica del Pacífico, en las instalaciones de la Unidad de Investigación en Epidemiología Clínica del Hospital General Regional No. 1 ‘Carlos Mac Gregor Sanchez Navarro’ con el trabajo ‘PREVALENCIA DE NEUROPATÍA DIABETICA PERIFERICA DISTAL ASOCIADA A CONTROL METABOLICO DE ACUERDO A LA ADA’
• Participación en el protocolo de investigación sobre ‘Mecánica Arterial’ en las instalaciones del Departamento de Investigación Cardiovascular del Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud.

brief history

Graduated from Chungnam National University Graduate School of Medicine

Completed internship at Gachon University Gil Hospital

Completed obstetrics and gynecology residency at Gachon University Gil Hospital

today

Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Korean Society of Perinatology

Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

• 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

Dr. Semih Baskan is a general surgeon with 38+ years of experience and a member of various associations. His areas of expertise include thyroid surgery, breast surgery, surgical infections, and more. He has published articles in national and international journals and presented papers at international scientific meetings.

Since January 1993, Dr. Totaro holds the role of the Coordinator of the MAP (Medically Assisted Procreation) Center and of the Obstetrics-Gynecological Ultrasound Center at the Ospedale Santa Maria at the Maternal and Child Department. Under his supervision the Center, one of the leading MAR centers in Italy, performs more than 1,000 procedures a year. Ospedale Santa Maria - is in first position, for number of cycles of IUI, intrauterine insemination (586) - level I technique, while for the number of oocyte thawing procedures - level II and III technique - the hospital of Santa Maria from Bari occupies the 4th place in the national ranking.

In 1986 Dr. Totaro graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari, Italy with full marks, where 4 years later he specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He then completed his diploma with participation at numerous professional courses, such as "Biophysical and biochemical monitoring of the fetus" (one year course, 1991, Bari) and obtaining a diploma in Clinical Sexuology from the ELEUSIS – International Center for the study, research and therapy of female, male and couple sexual dysfunctions (two years course, 1996, Bari). 

In order to broaden his knowledge in the obstetrics-gynecological scientific field, Dr. Totaro participates, both as moderator and speaker and as organizer, in numerous conferences, symposiums, congresses and courses (over 40 national and international congresses) and is the author of more than 30 scientific publications. 

Dr. Totaro is an active member of the following organizations:

ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

SIRU (Italian Society of Human Reproduction)

SIGO (Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

AOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

SIMOP (Italian Society of Private Hospital Doctors)

ESG (European Society of Gynecology).

Education

• 2023- Professor, Istanbul Health and Technology University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2018-2019 – Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 2016-2018 – Assist. Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 2006-2011 - Residency, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 1997-2003 – Licence, GATA Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Occupational Experience

• 2003-2004: GATA Internship, Ankara.
• 2004-2006: TCG Gelibolu Naval Ship Medical Officer (General Practitioner), Marmaris, Muğla.
• 2006-2011: GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Istanbul; Residency.
• 2011-2016: Gölcük Military Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kocaeli; Ob/Gyn Specialist.
• 2016-2018: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul; Assistant Professor.
• 2018 – 2019: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul; Associate Professor.
• 2019 – 2021: Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, IVF Unit
• 2021 – still: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center.

Honors

• Best Oral Presentation Prize: Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10th National Congress. Ozdamar O Gün İ, Müngen E, Atay V. The assessment of the relationship between amniotic fluid MMP-9 and Zn levels and adverse obstetric outcomes, 9-13 May 2012, Turkey.
• ‘The Rising Star’ of the year 2017 award, by the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Patents

Professional Courses, Certificates and Exams

• Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Branch of Istanbul, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course; 08-09.05.2010
• GATA Haydarpaşa Research Hospital, Basic Epidemiology Course; 31.01-04.02.2011
• TJOD İstanbul Anadolu Branch – Acıbadem University, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course in Animal Laboratory; 02-03 Haziran 2015.
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 1, 2016.
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 2, Clinical Knowledge (CK), 2017.
• Assisted Reproduction Techniques, Certification Programme by the National Health Ministry; VKV American Hospital, In Vitro Fertilization and Women’s Health Unit, Istanbul, Turkey, 2018.

Lectures

• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 4th Year, Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı
• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 3rd Year, Genitourinary System Diseases Course Board
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı
• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Residency Programme
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı

Articles Published In International Peer-Reviewed Journals Indexed By Science-Citation Index 

• Ozdamar O, Gün I, Müngen E, Atay V. The assessment of the relationship between amniotic fluid matrix metalloproteinase-9 and zinc levels with adverse obstetric outcomes. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014;290(1):59-64.
• Ozdamar O, Gun I, Keskin U, Kocak N, Mungen E. The role of maternal serumbeta-HCG and PAPP-A levels at gestational weeks 10 to 14 in the prediction of pre-eclampsia. Pak J Med Sci. 2014;30(3):568-573.
• Ozdamar O, Gun I, Oner O, Ozden O. Evaluation of the accuracy of ultrasonographic fetal weight estimation models; assessing regression formulae in a Turkish population. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2015 Jul;35(5):437-41.
• Doğer E, Çakıroğlu Y, Ceylan Y, Ulak E, Özdamar Ö, Çalışkan E. Reproductive and obstetric outcomes in mosaic Turner's Syndrome: a cross-sectional study and review of the literature. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2015;13(1):59.
• Gün İ, Özdamar Ö, Şahin S, Çetingöz E, Sofuoğlu K. Progesterone vaginal capsule versus vaginal gel for luteal support in normoresponder women undergoing long agonist IVF/ICSI cycles. Ginekol Pol. 2016;87(5):372-7.
• Gün I, Özdamar Ö, Şahin S, Akpak YK, Sofuoğlu K. Is there any effect of oocyte count retrieved in the OPU procedure on pregnancy outcomes? J Obstet Gynaecol. 2016;36(3):416-9.
• Karakuş SS, Özdamar Ö, Karakuş R, Gün I, Sofuoğlu K, Muhcu M, Polat M. Reproductive outcomes following hysteroscopic resection of endometrial polyps of different location, number and size in patients with infertility. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2016;36(3):395-8.
• Özdamar Ö, Doger E, Arlier S, Çakiroglu Y, Ergin RN, Köpük SY, Çalışkan E. Exogenous cesarean scar pregnancies managed by suction curettage alone or in combination with other therapeutic procedures: A series of 33 cases and analysis of complication profile. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2016;42(8):927-35.
• Devranoğlu B, Özdamar Ö, Çakıroğlu Y, Küçükbaş M, Eken MK, Doğer E. The timing of embryo transfer catheter removal: Should it be delayed or done immediately? A prospective randomized trial. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2018;83(1):29-34.
• Özcan C, Özdamar Ö, Gökbayrak ME, Doğer E, Çakıroğlu Y, Çine N. HOXA-10 gene expression in ectopic and eutopic endometrium tissues. Does it differ between fertile and infertile women with endometriosis? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019; 233:43-48.

Articles Published In International Peer-Reviewed Journals Indexed Other Than By Science-Citation Index

• Özdamar Ö, Gün I, Hira S, Devranoglu B. Assessment of the relationship between follicular fluid calcium ion concentration and reproductive outcomes.. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2015; 4(6): 1984-7.
• Özdamar Ö, Gün I, Ovayolu A, Sofuoglu K. Does the number of prior oocyte retrieval practices increase the amount of blood loss in subsequent OPU procedures. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2016; 5: 276-9.

Oral Presentations Presented In The International Congresses 

• AAGL 5th International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecoloy in connection with Turkish Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2011: Ultrasonographic guided hysteroscopic adhesiolysis. Oral Presentation. 04-06 May 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 32nd European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Annual Meeting 2016: The timing of embryo transfer catheter removal: Should it be delayed or done immediately? A prospective randomized trial. Oral Presentation. 01 – 04 July 2016, Helsinki, Finland.
• The 25th European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology In Conjunction With the 15th Congress of Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017: Do Younger Women with Elevated Basal Follicle Stimulating Hormone Levels Undergoing Gonadotropin-Stimulated Intrauterine Insemination Cycles Represent Compromised Outcomes? Oral Presentation.

Books & Book Chapters

• Jinekolojik Tümörler. Tanı – Tedavi – Takip. Editörler; Ayhan Aydıner, Işık Aslay, Sinan Berkman. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul 2016. – Chapter Author