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Dr. Bülent Tıraş

Dr. Bülent Tıraş

IVF Treatment

40+

Years of Experience

About Dr. Bülent Tıraş

A Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and IVF specialist, Prof. Dr. M. Bülent Tiras presently works as the Director of the IVF Department at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Graduate of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1984) with specialisation at Ege University and professorship at Gazi University (2003), he has more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience in the field with intense interests in reproductive endocrinology, endoscopic surgery and infertility.

Professional Background

  • Experience/Years of Work: Since 1986.
  • Based In: Istanbul, Turkey.

Innovations & Contributions

Prof. Tıraş is characterized by over 35 years of professional leadership in the highest professional societies of gynaecology and obstetrics in Turkey, international training in fellowships in some of the most successful reproductive medicine centres in the world, and a body of peer-reviewed publications in the fields of reproductive endocrinology, endoscopic surgery, and maternal-foetal medicine.

  • Society Leadership: Secretary General (2002-2004) and then President General (2004-2008) of the Turkish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - the most influential national body in the field; remains President II (2008-present). Founding member and Treasurer of the Gynecologic Endoscopy Society, founding member and Vice President of the Contraception and Reproductive Health Association.
  • International Fellowship Training: IVF, laparoscopy, and microsurgery training with Prof. R.M.L. Winston at the University of London, Royal Postgraduate Medical School / Hammersmith Hospital (1989-1990); infertility and reproductive endocrinology training with Prof. Howard A. Zacur at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2000); IVF and microinjection training at Tel-Aviv University, Assaf Harofeh Medical School (1995).
  • Peer-Reviewed Publications: Author and co-author of indexed articles in journals such as Reproductive BioMedicine Online, International Journal of Gynaecology and obstetrics, Journal of Maternal-Fetal and neonatal medicine and the Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association; publications on topics such as ICSI outcomes following fertility-sparing endometrial cancer management, intravenous leiomyomatosis, tocolysis effects, and urogynecology.
  • Academic Career:Assistant Professor (1994), Associate Professor (1997) and full Professor (2003) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine; he was also the Deputy Director of the Family Planning, Infertility, and Reproductive Health Centre.

Good to know

Speciality

IVF TreatmentGynecology TreatmentFertility TreatmentStem Cell TherapyLaparoscopic SurgeryRobotic Surgery

Language Spoken

TurkishEnglish

Awards

  • Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology(TJOD)
  • Founding Member

Director of the IVF Center

Specialist/Director

Faculty Member and Surgeon

All Procedures

Performed by Dr. Bülent Tıraş

IVF Treatment

IVF Treatment

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Gynecology Treatment

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Fertility Treatment

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

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Dr. Bülent Tıraş

Bülent Tıraş has been practicing medicine since 1992, giving them over 33 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as IVF Specialist, Acıbadem Fertility Center and have built a focused career in ivf specialist, acıbadem fertility center.

Dr. Bülent Tıraş

Dr. Bülent Tıraş

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IVF treatment costs vary based on the protocol, number of cycles, and whether donor eggs or sperm are required. Treatment with Bülent Tıraş is generally more affordable than in the UK or US, and CureMeAbroad can arrange a personalized cost breakdown including consultations, medications, and laboratory fees.

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