Best Childbirth Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Esra Tustas Haberal is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. She earned her medical degree from Istanbul University’s Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. She completed her postgraduate training at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Haberal received the Schering German First Prize for her research on angiogenesis and irregular bleeding in IUD users. She presented this work at the 3rd International Reproductive Health and Family Planning Congress.

Dr. Haberal’s areas of expertise include high-risk pregnancy care, urinary incontinence, infertility, and minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. She also performs pelvic floor and genital aesthetic surgeries. She has participated in many national and international congresses. Dr. Haberal has worked at Delta Hospital, Çengelköy Ülkü Hospital, and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

Associate Professor Esra Ozbasli has performed over 1,110 procedures and holds US board certification in obstetrics and gynecology.

• Trained at New York University and holds ECFMG certification for international practice
• Certified da Vinci robotic console surgeon for minimally invasive procedures since 2013
• Spent 12 years as an academic at Acıbadem University training new specialists
• Specialises in combining obstetric care with advanced genital aesthetic surgery

Professor Cem Iyibozkurt is a senior specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with advanced expertise in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. He offers a highly technical approach to complex obstetric and gynaecological care.

• Certified in robotic surgery by Florida Hospital in the USA
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University
• Completed clinical rotations at the University of Oxford and Leeds General Infirmary in the UK
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology
• Expert in pelvic reconstructive surgery and adolescent health

Associate Professor Esra Nur Tola is a highly regarded specialist at Pendik Medipol University Hospital, focusing on maternal health and complex pregnancy care.

• Specialises in managing high-risk pregnancies, including cases of severe preeclampsia and gestational diabetes
• Extensive research focus on placental health and intrauterine growth restriction to improve birth outcomes
• Expertise in identifying early markers for spontaneous abortion and maternal health complications
• Published over 80 academic papers on reproductive health and pregnancy complications
• Graduate of the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ahmet KIRKINCI is a specialist physician (operator doctor) in obstetrics and gynecology. He provides prenatal care and delivery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy and hysterectomy, and incontinence surgery. He also manages IUI, PCOS, and menopausal hormone therapy. He offers colposcopy and HPV care.

He graduated from Erzurum Atatürk University in 2015. He worked at Erzurum No. 12 Family Health Center from 2015 to 2019. He served at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University from 2019 to 2023. He then joined Bayburt State Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He moved to Optimed International Çorlu Hospital in 2025. He is proficient in English.

He has co‑authored studies on hysterectomy outcomes. He has also researched first‑trimester SARS‑CoV‑2 and miscarriage, biomarkers in oligohydramnios, and prediction of ectopic pregnancy treatment. His work includes the effects of single OGTT values and host genetics in pregnant patients with COVID‑19. These papers appeared in the Taiwan Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, and the Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has also posted preprints on SSRN and ResearchGate.

Dr Gulcan Albayrak is a highly skilled specialist who brings international expertise from the Harris Birthright Research Centre in London to Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained at Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Hospital – one of Turkey's largest maternity centres
• Completed specialized fetal medicine research at Kings College Hospital in London
• Expertise in hysteroscopic metroplasty to improve reproductive outcomes and safe delivery
• Member of the European Society of Aesthetic Gynecology and the Turkish Gynecology Association
• Experienced international consultant having practised at Medcare Hospital in Dubai

Dr Elif Esra Uyar is a highly qualified obstetrician at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, specialising in emergency obstetric care and neonatal resuscitation.

• Trained in advanced 3D ultrasonography at the International School in Vienna
• Certified by the Ministry of Health for emergency obstetric clinician care
• Member of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
• Extensive background in managing recurrent miscarriage and reproductive immunology
• Completed formal neonatal resuscitation training to support newborn health immediately after delivery

The doctor is a seasoned gynecologist and obstetrician with a career spanning over two decades. After completing medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School in 1995, the doctor specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School in 2002. The doctor has been serving at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005, focusing on gynecology, obstetrics, and urogynecology. The doctor is a member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society and the AAGL, Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide.

Dr Berna Buse Kobal has performed over 900 successful treatments and brings international clinical experience from the University of Louisville in the United States.

• Specialises in pregnancy monitoring and vaginal deliveries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Uses functional medicine approaches to manage women's health and post-pregnancy recovery
• Expert in scarless surgery (V-NOTES) for cyst removal and hysterectomy procedures
• Provides specialized care for post-pregnancy stretch mark treatments and pelvic floor physiotherapy
• Expertise in managing endometriosis and complex hysteroscopic surgeries for uterine polyps

Dr Elif Erol focuses on high-risk pregnancy monitoring and painless delivery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Specialises in normal, water, and caesarean births
• Manages complex cases including risky pregnancies and hormonal disorders
• Trained at Marmara University in gynaecology and obstetrics
• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for uterine health
• Provides bioequivalent hormone treatments and menopause monitoring

Associate Professor hediye Dag is a highly skilled specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on obstetric care and assisted reproductive therapies.

• Holds specialist certification in assisted reproductive therapy and IVF management
• Experienced in managing high-risk pregnancies and functional medicine assessments
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Aydin University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery and genital aesthetics for postnatal recovery

Dr Ennder Guven specialises in both painless epidural births and high-risk pregnancy management at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Performs normal vaginal births and caesarean sections with a focus on patient comfort
• Expertise in managing risky pregnancies to ensure safe outcomes for mother and baby
• Highly skilled in laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive gynaecological interventions
• Member of the Turkish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Association
• Research published in several international peer-reviewed medical journals

Associate Professor Hediye Dagdeviren is a highly qualified specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who combines functional medicine with obstetric care.

• Holds an academic position at Istanbul Aydin University, training the next generation of gynaecologists
• Certified in assisted reproductive therapy for patients requiring IVF support during their journey to motherhood
• Performs laparoscopic surgery for complex cases needing a minimally invasive approach
• Member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
• Expertise in managing polycystic ovarian disease and endometriosis to support healthy pregnancies

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Professor Meryem Eken is a specialist obstetrician and Head of the IVF Unit at Medical Park Göztepe, focused on high-risk pregnancy monitoring and fertility-assisted births.

• Appointed as Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing recurrent pregnancy loss through advanced immunotherapy
• Specialises in natural cycle IVF and managing complex births involving PCOS or endometriosis
• Winner of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics first prize for uterine research
• Published over 30 international peer-reviewed articles on pregnancy complications and IVF outcomes

Dr Tolga Tasci is a highly trained specialist surgery expert at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with advanced qualifications in gynecological oncology.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Completed clinical observer placements at Barts Health NHS Trust in London
• Holds specialized certification in gynecological oncology surgery for complex cases
• Member of the Turkish Gynecological Oncology and Endoscopy associations
• Focuses on surgical safety and high-standard maternal care during delivery

Dr Sule Yildirim Kopuk brings international expertise to childbirth and reproductive health, having trained at the prestigious Yale University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in maternal-fetal medicine and reproductive sciences
• Gained specialist training in Georgia, USA, focusing on minimally invasive surgery
• Worked at the Acibadem Maslak Hospital IVF Centre – a leading facility for high-risk pregnancies
• Completed residency at Kocaeli University, specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Experienced in managing both routine deliveries and complex reproductive cases