Infertility Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Wasin Naknam is an obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive medicine specialist. He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University, Thailand, in 2012. He received Thai Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2016. He completed the Thai Board of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology in 2018. He obtained a master’s in Biotechnology of Assisted Human Reproduction and Embryology from the University of Valencia, Spain, in 2021.

Clinical focus: IUI and IVF/ICSI (long, antagonist, and double stimulation protocols). Customized ovarian stimulation for poor ovarian reserve and PCOS. Targeted care for repeated embryo transfer failure. PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR. Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for infertility.

Professional activities: ESHRE workshops and annual meetings in 2017 (Geneva), 2018 (Barcelona), and 2019 (Vienna). TSRM seminar and conference in Pattaya in 2019. Poster presentation at ESHRE 2020 (virtual). Memberships: ASPIRE, ESHRE, ASRM, and TSRM.

Professor Kahraman is a true pioneer of IVF in Turkey, having performed the country's first successful microinjections and surgical sperm extractions.

• Heads the IVF Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital and oversees all complex reproductive cases
• Specialises in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to screen embryos for genetic disorders
• Trained at world-class institutions including Cornell University and the Chicago Reproductive Genetics Institute
• Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the European Society of Human Reproduction

Dr Elif Esra Uyar is a specialist obstetrician-gynecologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital with over 900 procedures performed to date.

• Focuses on repeated IVF failure and recurrent miscarriage management
• Uses reproductive immunology to uncover underlying causes of infertility
• Trained in Vienna for 3D ultrasound imaging to improve IVF accuracy
• Member of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology
• Provides personalised treatment plans based on a direct review of medical records

Dr. Fulya Gokdagli Sigir is an OB/GYN focused on reproductive medicine. She earned her MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa in 2006. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Istanbul Medeniyet University from 2007 to 2013. During her training, she also completed an observership in perinatology at Frankfurt Bürger Hospital.

From 2013 to 2014, she fulfilled compulsory service at Batman Sason State Hospital. She then served as an Assistant Professor at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2014 to 2017. Her work focused on obstetrics and gynecologic oncology.

She obtained certification in Assisted Reproductive Treatment Practices in 2017 at Memorial Şişli IVF Center. She then worked for about three years as an IVF specialist. At Kolan International Hospital – Şişli IVF Center, she worked from 2021 to 2025. She served as Responsible Physician from 2023 to 2025. She has been an Assistant Professor at Galata University since 2021. Her interests include IVF, IUI, reproductive endocrinology, endometriosis and adenomyosis, and laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.

Dr Ebru Ozturk Oksuz is a leading reproductive specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, where she has focused on assisted reproduction since 2007.

• Specialises in IVF and hormone-related reproductive disorders
• Holds a formal certification in assisted reproductive therapies (ART)
• Uses laparoscopy for minimally invasive diagnosis of gynecologic issues
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Provides comprehensive pregnancy follow-up and maternal care

Associate Professor Engin Turkgeldi is a reproductive medicine specialist who holds a Master's degree in Clinical Trials from the University of London.

• Certified in reproductive medicine by the Ministry of Health
• Specialises in IVF and assisted reproductive technology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
• Provides evidence-based care focused on clinical trial outcomes and latest protocols
• Previous senior roles at Koç University Hospital and American Hospital IVF Unit
• Offers free initial online consultations to assess eligibility and treatment paths

Professor Meryem Eken serves as the Head of the IVF Unit at Medical Park Göztepe, specialising in complex infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss.

• Provides immunotherapy and 'pregnancy vaccines' for patients with repeated miscarriage
• Performs PRP therapy to help improve ovarian and uterine lining health
• Expert in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for endometriosis and polyps
• Recipient of the first prize for gynaecological research from the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Sule Yildirim Kopuk gained international expertise at Yale University's School of Medicine before joining the specialised IVF centre at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at the Atlanta Centre for Special Minimally Invasive Surgery and Reproductive Medicine
• Specialises in fertility-sparing surgery to improve natural conception and IVF success rates
• Focuses on reproductive endocrinology to manage hormonal issues affecting family planning
• Skilled in maternal-fetal medicine to support high-risk patients throughout their fertility journey

Dr Praewfun Surachai is a specialist in reproductive medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital, currently focusing on the latest techniques in fertility and gynaecology.

• Specialises in reproductive medicine to help patients manage complex infertility issues
• Serves as a clinical lecturer at Pranangklao Hospital, teaching junior doctors
• Presented research on obstetric and gynaecological outcomes at the RCOG World Congress
• Previously recognised with an outstanding teaching performance award at Mahidol University
• Trained at Ramathibodi Hospital, a leading medical faculty in Thailand

Prof. Dr. Teraporn Vutyavanich specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Assisted Reproductive Medicine, and Endocrinology. He is known as the father of assisted reproductive medicine in Thailand and the country’s first specialist in this field. He has authored over 100 publications. He chaired the Thai Society for Reproductive Medicine from 2005 to 2010 and from 2015 to the present.

He is a Professor at Chiang Mai University. He also serves as Director of the Reproductive Center at Chiang Mai University and Medical Director of the Chiang Mai IVF Polyclinic. He holds an MD (Honours) from Mahidol University. He is board-certified by the Thai Board of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the Thai Subspecialty Board of Reproductive Medicine. He earned an M.Sc. in Medical Sciences from the University of Nottingham and an M.Sc. in research design from McMaster University. He completed fellowships in reproductive endocrinology at New York Hospital–Cornell and the Mayo Clinic under the Ananda Mahidol Scholarship. He is an ESHRE-certified senior embryologist.

Dr. Pitch Chandeying is an OB-GYN with a subspecialty in reproductive medicine. He completed a fellowship in reproductive medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

He completed certified training in assisted reproductive technology through ATE and TSRM in 2024 and 2025. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at Siriraj Hospital in 2024.

His expertise includes IUI and IVF/ICSI. He manages complex infertility, such as poor ovarian reserve, PCOS, and recurrent implantation failure. He also performs sperm retrieval for azoospermia (PESA, TESE) and offers PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR.

He is a member of ESHRE, ASRM, TSRM, and the Association of Thai Embryologists (ATE).