Dr. Michael Fakih
IVF Treatment
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About Dr. Michael Fakih
Dr. Michael Fakih is a world renowned Consultant OB/GYN and IVF specialist in UAE with more than 30 years of experience in reproductive medicine and fertility care. As Founder, Chairman and Medical Director of Fakih IVF — one of the most trusted fertility centres in the Middle East, he has been instrumental in helping thousands of couples in the region achieve their dream of parenthood through advanced IVF, ICSI and fertility preservation treatments.
Professional Background
- First Clinic Established: 1987, Michigan, USA
- Founder: Executive Chairman of Blue Ocean Health; Fakih IVF (UAE), IVF Michigan (USA), FIRST IVF (Lebanon)
- IVF Deliveries: Over 50,000 IVF deliveries in his career.
- Academic Role: Associate Professor, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Innovations & Contributions
- Medical Publications: More than 40 peer-reviewed medical publications in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility
- Pioneer in Technique Development: Throughout his career, he has been recognised as continuously innovating new assisted reproduction techniques.
- Notable Recognition: In 2008 was among the Top 15 American Lebanese of all time in the category of Medicine.
- Institutional Leadership: Chairman of First Genomix Laboratory and Co-Founder of First Compounding, furthering the science of fertility care beyond clinical practice
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- • Top 15 American Lebanese in Medicine
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Founder, Chairman, and Medical Director
Fakih IVF Fertility Center
1987 - Present
Hospital Affiliations
Fakih IVF Fertility Center
Dubai-based Fakih IVF Fertility Center was founded in 2009 by Dr. Michael Fakih who has been an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) specialist for over thirty years. It is considered to be one of the best fertility centers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. After opening the first private IVF clinic in Dubai in 2011, it became a very popular choice for those seeking a private or discreet approach to IVF treatment. Today Fakih IVF is recognized as one of the most successful fertility clinics in the world with over 25,000 births resulting from its services. ### Medical Specialties The medical specialties that are offered at Fakih IVF include reproductive medicine, which encompasses treatments such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), intrauterine insemination (IUI), fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). Fakih IVF is also home to one of the only in-house genetics laboratories in the Middle East. They were also among the first centers in the UAE to introduce new technologies such as the EmbryoScope to monitor embryos and increase their chances of success. ### International Patient Services Fakih IVF’s International Patient Service provides assistance to prospective patients traveling from around the world. The service they provide includes: • Developing personalized fertility treatment plans after conducting extensive medical evaluations • Providing multilingual patient support and coordinating all aspects of your fertility treatment ### Patient Experience Fakih IVF delivers a personal and positive patient experience through developing individualized care pathways for each patient utilizing innovative reproductive technologies and providing ongoing clinical support. Patients at Fakih IVF have achieved a cumulative pregnancy rate of up to 65–70% depending on patient demographics and other factors.
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Dr. Michael Fakih
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