Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Kutlu
IVF Treatment
35+
Years of Experience
About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Kutlu
The IVF specialist and Reproductive Endocrinology specialist is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Kutlu, who is the current Director of the IVF Center of Anadolu Medical Center Hospital in Gebze, Turkey - a JCI-accredited hospital under the Johns Hopkins Medicine. He has a graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991) and his residency in Zeynep Kamil Obstetrics and Paediatrics Training and Research Hospital (1992-1996). With more than 30 years of clinical experience in IVF, reproductive endocrinology, and endoscopic surgery, he is a graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991) and has his residency in the Zeynep Kamil Obstetrics and Paediatrics Training and Research Hospital (1992-1996).
Professional Background
- Experience/Years of Work: Since 1996.
- Based in: Gebze / Kocaeli, Turkey
Innovations & Contributions
Assoc. Prof. Kutlu is known as a long-term leader of a large state IVF centre, his indexed research output in the field of reproductive endocrinology, and his work on the role of estrogens in the success of implantation.
- IVF Unit Leadership: IVF Center Unit Supervisor, Zeynep Kamil Obstetrics and Paediatrics Training and Research Hospital, 2000-2019 - almost 20 years as head of one of the high-volume public IVF centres in Istanbul - prior to being appointed as Director of the IVF Center at Anadolu Medical Center (2020-present).
- Associate Professor and Training Officer: In 2017, he was granted the title of Associate Professor and certified Training Officer, as the acknowledgement of his academic qualifications and his contribution to the training of the new generation of specialists in the field of OB/GYN.
- Peer-Reviewed Publications: Author of 100+ indexed publications; significant contributions were made to the harmful impact of estrogen exposure on implantation (International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2016), changes in fetal heart rate under the influence of cigarette smoking (Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2017), predictors of the implantation window in controlled hyperstimulation cycles (Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016), and ICSI cycle parameters in patients with poor ovarian reserve.
- Memberships: Active member of the Turkish Society of Gynaecology and obstetrics (TJOD), the Society of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, ESHRE, and ASRM.
- Clinical Certifications: Certified in Assisted Reproduction Treatment Methods, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practices ( Ethics Committee, 2016).
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Language Spoken
Awards
- • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
- • Laparoscopic Surgery Certificate
- • Research Contributions
Director of IVF Center
Anadolu Medical Center Hospital
IVF Center Unit Supervisor
Hospital Affiliations
Anadolu Medical Center Hospital
Established in 2005, The Anadolu Medical Center is one of the most successful private multi-specialty hospitals in Turkey; with locations in Kocaeli Province's Gebze District, which is approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Istanbul. It has been certified by JCI since 2010; and it continues to be certified under this accreditation process. As well as being JCI-certified, the center is recognized by the Turkish Ministry of Health to provide health-care services to international patients. --- ### Medical Specialties At the Anadolu Medical Center , an extensive array of medical specialties are available, while focusing on several key areas: Oncology and Cancer Care Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Neurosurgery Orthopaedics and Traumatology General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Gastroenterology Urology Gynaecology and Obstetrics In addition to providing these medical specialties, the center has advanced equipment that enables diagnostics and treatments to occur effectively; including state-of-the-art operating rooms, Intensive Care Units, Robotic Surgical Systems, and cutting-edge imaging equipment such as MRI scanners, CT scanners, and PET-CT scans. --- ### International Patient Services Through the Anadolu Medical Center's International Patient Services department; support is provided to international patients through personalized treatment planning and co-ordination, multilingual assistance, airport transfer and accommodation booking and organization, visa applications and travel insurance bookings; and post-discharge follow up and telemedicine consultations. --- ### Patient Experience The medical staff at the Anadolu Medical Center work collaboratively together to develop patient-specific treatment plans that meet each patient’s needs and expectations. They focus on delivering safe, comfortable, and effective quality care to their patients utilizing evidence-based practices developed using the latest advancements in medical science.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Kutlu
Tayfun Kutlu has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as IVF Specialist, Anadolu Medical Center and have built a focused career in ivf specialist, anadolu medical center.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Kutlu
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Kutlu
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Kutlu
Tayfun Kutlu has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as IVF Specialist, Anadolu Medical Center and have built a focused career in ivf specialist, anadolu medical center.
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