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Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman

Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman

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About

Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Director of the ART & Reproductive Genetics Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey - the largest such facility in the country, with over 4,000 cycles every year and a national IVF training center. Being one of the pioneers in reproductive medicine in Turkey, she has practiced since 1981, and is considered a pioneer internationally in the field of assisted reproductive technologies and preimplantation genetic testing.

Professional Background

  • Experience/ Years of Work: Since 1981.
  • First Clinic:Head of IVF Department in Memorial Şişli Hospital since 2000.
  • Based In: Istanbul, Turkey.

Innovations & Contributions

The career of Prof. Kahraman is characterized by a trail of firsts in the field of reproductive medicine and genetics both on the national and international levels.

  • First ICSI Pregnancy: Turkey: The first successful pregnancy using micro-injection (ICSI) was achieved in Turkey, which has been noted in the official institutional history of Memorial Hospital.
  • Embryonic Stem Cell Isolation: First to isolate and establish human embryonic stem cell lines in Turkey, 11 lines of which have been internationally recognized.
  • PGT pioneering: launched Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) of single gene disorders, HLA typing and aneuploidy screening in Turkey.
  • PGDIS Leadership: Co-Founding Board Member and former President of the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society (PGDIS); co-chair of the 12th International PGDIS Conference in Istanbul (2013).
  • Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine; ASRM Star Awards (2017, 2018); 2014 Grant of Innovations in Fertility Treatment (Munich); Medical Travel Journal International Hospital of the Year (2015, London).
  • Publications:Author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in such journals as Fertility and sterility, Reproductive BioMedicine online, European Journal of Human Genetics.

Good to Know

Specialties

• IVF Treatment• Gynecology Treatment• Fertility Treatment• Stem Cell Therapy

Languages Spoken

• Turkish• English

Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award

• Star Award

• Best Researcher Award

• Scientific Encouragement Awards

Director, IVF & Reproductive Genetics Center

1999 - Present

Associate Professor

Professor

Director of ART

Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

MD, Professor of OB/GYN

Istanbul University

1988

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Anonymous

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5.0• Mar 2026

Excellent international patient support. Coming from Dubai, the logistics were handled by her staff perfectly. Dr. Semra’s expertise in andrology and genetics is why we chose her. She is the gold standard for fertility in Turkey. A pioneer who still cares. We had our first 'miracle' baby with her in 2010 and came back in 2025 for a second. Even in 2026, she is still leading the field with new warming techniques for frozen blastocysts. She is a blessing to families. The Memorial Şişli team is like a well-oiled machine. While the Professor is very busy, her oversight is everywhere. She explained every technical detail of the embryo selection process. It was the first time a doctor was truly honest with us about our odds. Professor Kahraman is a scientist first. She didn't just suggest a standard protocol; she analyzed our genetic history and used PGT-M to ensure our baby wouldn't inherit a family condition. Her professionalism and politeness are unmatched. Traveling from France for IVF was a big decision, but Dr. Semra’s reputation precedes her. She is incredibly calm and detailed. In 2026, her clinic feels like the most advanced lab in Europe. We are now 12 weeks pregnant after three failed attempts elsewhere.

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5.0• Mar 2026

A pioneer who still cares. We had our first 'miracle' baby with her in 2010 and came back in 2025 for a second. Even in 2026, she is still leading the field with new warming techniques for frozen blastocysts. She is a blessing to families.

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Anonymous

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5.0• Feb 2026

The Memorial Şişli team is like a well-oiled machine. While the Professor is very busy, her oversight is everywhere. She explained every technical detail of the embryo selection process. It was the first time a doctor was truly honest with us about our odds.

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Anonymous

Google
5.0• Mar 2026

Professor Kahraman is a scientist first. She didn't just suggest a standard protocol; she analyzed our genetic history and used PGT-M to ensure our baby wouldn't inherit a family condition. Her professionalism and politeness are unmatched.

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Anonymous

Google
5.0• Feb 2026

Traveling from France for IVF was a big decision, but Dr. Semra’s reputation precedes her. She is incredibly calm and detailed. In 2026, her clinic feels like the most advanced lab in Europe. We are now 12 weeks pregnant after three failed attempts elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Semra Kahraman has been practicing medicine since 1988, giving them over 37 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Director, IVF & Reproductive Genetics Center and have built a focused career in director of ivf & reproductive genetics, memorial şişli hospital.

You can request a consultation with Semra Kahraman through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.

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

Semra Kahraman practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital and performed Turkey's first preimplantation genetic diagnosis. The facility is equipped with modern surgical and diagnostic infrastructure, and maintains international accreditation standards to ensure a safe and reliable care environment for overseas patients.

Yes, Semra Kahraman regularly treats patients from the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Their hospital provides dedicated international patient support including pre-arrival medical record review, visa support letters, airport transfers, and coordination of post-travel follow-up care.

Semra Kahraman offers a full range of assisted reproductive technologies including IVF, ICSI, frozen embryo transfer (FET), and egg donation programs. They also handle complex cases involving poor ovarian reserve, repeated implantation failure, or previous unsuccessful IVF cycles.

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