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Professor Semra Kahraman

Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Reproductive Specialist

4.7

6 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 35 years

Languages: English

Ayşegül YILDIZ

Verified review

IVF infertility treatment

Procedure: Infertility treatment by in vitro fertilization
Professor, Dr. Semra Kahraman is the greatest genius this country has produced! Memorial Şişli IVF Center always remains one of the best in the world.

21/02/2026

Yasmın Aksu

Verified review

endometrioma, egg freezing

I am 36 years old, I have an endometrioma, and I am not married. Before this, I visited many hospitals, but none of them recommended removing the cyst because I don't have children. I was very afraid that time was passing, the pain was increasing, and in the future, if I wanted to become a mother, I would no longer be able to, as an endometrioma can lead to infertility.

One day, on recommendation, I turned to Professor Semra Kahraman and Dr. Fatih Aktoz. They reassured me so much and gave me such detailed and useful information that for the first time I felt hope. Before this, all doctors spoke very pessimistically, and I was sure that I would not be able to have children. It turned out that if I had a spouse, I would have the opportunity to become a mother. But since marriage was not planned in the near future and I did not want to delay the decision for too long, both doctors recommended that I freeze my eggs.

Thus began my journey. Then I continued treatment with Dr. Fatih Aktoz and Dr. Yücel Şahin. I was always pessimistic and almost did not believe in success, but thanks to them, the process went so well that the eggs reached the necessary degree of maturity. On the day of the puncture, I had 9 eggs, and all of them turned out to be mature.

They gave me the most wonderful news and the most wonderful gift in my life. I sincerely thank everyone who participated in this process, from the nurses to the operating room staff. Thank you to each of you! How wonderful that there are such doctors. I wish you further success! 🤗

23/01/2026

Merve Doğan

Verified review

IVF infertility treatment

I have been undergoing IVF treatment at this hospital for two years, and during all this time, I have never managed to see a doctor without waiting at least 30 minutes. If appointments are scheduled here, then patient reception needs to be properly organized. I am writing this review now while waiting: 45 minutes have passed, and I am still waiting.

Two days after the egg retrieval, I was literally shocked by a message that came to my phone from the nursing line. They sent me a list of medications and told me I should take them. These were drugs used to stimulate egg growth during treatment. Since this was not my first attempt, I understood what had happened and did not take these medications.

At the same time, another acquaintance of mine was also undergoing treatment here, and an even more terrible situation happened to her. The doctor called her and informed her that the embryo sent for genetic testing had a positive result. And the next day, he called again and said: “Sorry, I made a mistake, you don’t have any embryos at all.”

And now the question arises: how can so many mistakes happen in this department? If you ask why I am still continuing treatment at this hospital, the answer is one: Semra Kahraman is a wonderful doctor.

I made changes to the review to tell about an incident that happened to me later. After waiting for an hour, I approached the nurses and asked if they were going to keep me waiting. The head nurse Elif literally started screaming and made a scene, stating that it had nothing to do with them and that I should talk to the doctor. She said completely ridiculous things, as if the doctor sets the appointment time :)

Then I entered the doctor’s office, and your nurse, not calming down, followed me and continued to scream. Whatever her professional ethics, she came to scream at a patient right in the doctor’s office. Nurse Gonca tried to calm her down and led her out of the office.

The next day, while I was waiting to have my blood drawn, someone from the department staff said: “Elif, the patient is waiting, you need to take her blood.” And in response, I heard from Elif: “I won’t take it.” How can one treat patients like that? And yet, this very woman was appointed head nurse. I really don’t understand this hospital.

07/09/2024

Serkan KALYONCU

Verified review

IVF infertility treatment

We came to Memorial Şişli Hospital for in vitro fertilization treatment from our city after persistent recommendations from patients who had previously been treated at your hospital. They particularly noted Professor, Doctor Semra Kahraman, her team of doctors, staff from other departments, as well as the hospital's atmosphere, the trust, calmness, and confidence that patients feel here.

Despite our advanced age, we decided to come for treatment. We arrived — and realized that everything we were told was even an understatement. The treatment began. We tell ourselves: it's a pity we didn't know about this hospital sooner.
First of all, with God's permission, and then thanks to the head of our team, who has a special approach and her own school, Professor, Doctor Semra Kahraman, as well as the scientific knowledge and experience of her team's doctors and the capabilities of our hospital, we believe that we will achieve a favorable treatment outcome.

15/09/2024

Hatice Basparmak

Verified review

IVF infertility treatment

Many thanks to the esteemed Doctor Semra Kahraman and her team for helping us become parents after so many years. After numerous attempts at in vitro fertilization treatment, I met you, and thanks to the diligent work of your team of specialists, we were able to hold our child in our arms.

08/09/2018

Ö.

Verified review

Infertility Treatment Consultation

Semra Hodja is a very good doctor in her field. She took the time to review the test results with us and her assistant, and clearly explained what needed to be done next.
If you have many doubts and uncertainties, I advise you to contact her. I came to Istanbul just for this doctor.

22/04/2014

Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Reproductive Specialist

Clinical experience: over 35 years

Professor Semra Kahraman is one of Turkey’s leading specialists in infertility treatment, sought out by patients in the most complex situations: when previous IVF attempts have failed, when there are hereditary diseases in the family, or when the cause of conception difficulties remains unclear for a long time. Over more than 35 years of practice, she has helped thousands of couples on their journey to having a healthy child.

The main feature of her approach is the combination of reproductive medicine, embryology, and genetics within a single team. This means that diagnosis, the IVF program, embryo work, and genetic testing are all performed in one center, without the need to search for different specialists and clinics. This approach allows for more accurate identification of the causes of failures and personalized treatment tailored to each specific couple.

Professor Semra Kahraman heads the Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Reproductive Genetics Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She conducts IVF and ICSI programs, assists with severe forms of female and male infertility, performs preimplantation genetic testing of embryos (PGT), fertility preservation before cancer treatment, and develops strategies after repeated failed attempts. A separate area of her work is assisting men with extremely low sperm counts and azoospermia.

The professor supplemented her experience with international training at reproductive medicine clinics in Norway, Belgium, and the USA, and her scientific works are published in leading world journals on reproduction. She participates in the development of international guidelines for genetic testing of embryos, which is especially important for patients who need a modern and verified approach to treatment.

Why patients choose Professor Semra Kahraman

All stages in one center. Reproductive medicine, embryology, and genetics work as one team: examination, IVF or ICSI program, embryo culture and freezing, genetic testing are all performed in a single center, without searching for different specialists and clinics.
Full range of methods. IVF and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), freezing and transfer of thawed embryos, hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, comprehensive chromosomal screening of embryos using NGS, reproductive genetics.
Experience in complex cases. Couples for whom previous treatment has not helped often turn to the professor.
Personalized treatment selection. The program is tailored to a specific couple — after the cause of previous failures has been identified.
International schooling and scientific recognition. Training at reproductive medicine clinics in Norway, Belgium, and the USA; publications in leading world journals on reproduction and participation in the development of international guidelines for genetic testing of embryos.

If you are considering treatment with Professor Semra Kahraman or want to understand which options are suitable for your specific situation, please fill out the consultation request form. Experts Medical coordinating doctors will help you free of charge to understand your case, select an examination and treatment program, organize a trip to the clinic, and provide support in Russian at all stages.

Achievements and Awards

Star Award of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), 2017 and 2018 – for scientific works recognized among the best at the World Congress on Reproduction.

“International IVF Center of the Year”, 2015 – the IVF center led by the professor was recognized as the best for international patients.

Award for innovative projects in the field of infertility treatment, 2014.

“Scientist of the Year for Contribution to Women's and Reproductive Health”, 2013 (Turkey).

Honorary Award of the Bayburt Society of Science, Education and Culture (BEKDER), 2010.

“Lifetime Achievement Award” of the Turkish Society of Reproductive Health and Infertility (TSRM), 2008 – the highest professional award for Turkish reproductologists.

Winner of the “Best” rating in the “Science” category, 2004.

Award for “Best Session Chair” at an international congress, 2002.

About Professor Semra Kahraman

Specialization

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and ICSI
Treatment of female and male infertility
Reproductive endocrinology and reproductive genetics
Preimplantation genetic testing of embryos (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
Diagnosis and treatment of recurrent implantation failure
Management of patients with recurrent failed IVF attempts
Programs with frozen embryos, oocyte and embryo vitrification
Fertility preservation before cancer treatment
Treatment of severe forms of male infertility and work with mosaic embryos
Embryo quality assessment and HLA-typing of embryos

Education

1973–1981 — Medical education, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
1983–1989 — Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
1994 — Associate Professor title, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
2004 — Professor title, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul

Clinical Experience

Since 2000 — Director of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Reproductive Genetics Center at Memorial Hospital, Istanbul
1993–2000 — Director of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies Center at Sevgi Hospital, Ankara
1996–1997 — Work and training at the Schoysman Infertility Treatment Foundation, Belgium
1996–1997 — Training at the Weill Cornell Center for Reproductive Medicine, USA
1996–1997 — Training at the Reproductive Genetics Institute, Chicago, USA
1991–1992 — Work at reproductive medicine centers of Haugesund Hospital and Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Over 35 years of practice in obstetrics, gynecology, IVF, and reproductive genetics

Scientific Activity

Professor’s scientific works are dedicated to modern methods of infertility treatment and embryo genetics. Key research areas include:

Preimplantation genetic testing of embryos and working with mosaic embryos
Embryonic chromosomal abnormalities and structural chromosomal rearrangements
Assessment of embryo development and improving IVF and ICSI efficacy
Severe forms of male infertility, azoospermia, and sperm DNA fragmentation
Ovarian stimulation, frozen embryo transfer, and fertility preservation
First pregnancy in Turkey after oocyte freezing (vitrification)

The doctor’s works are published in leading international journals on reproductive medicine and genetics. The Professor is also an author and co-author of books and chapters dedicated to ovulation stimulation, male infertility, IVF, embryo biopsy, and genetic risk assessment.

The Professor is a member of the editorial boards of Reproductive BioMedicine Online and Journal of Reproductive and Stem Cell Biotechnology.

Membership in Associations

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society (PGDIS) — President in 2013–2015, Board Member
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine (TSRM)
Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TJOD)
Turkish Association of Reproductive Medicine (ÜTD)

Clinic where the doctor consults

Memorial Şişli Hospital

4.7

21 reviews

Turkey, Istanbul

Memorial Şişli Hospital is one of Istanbul’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, part of the well-known Memorial hospital network in Turkey. The clinic welcomes patients from all over the world and operates according to international standards of quality and safety of treatment.

For patients planning infertility treatment, the presence of the Center for Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Reproductive Genetics is particularly important here. It includes a modern IVF laboratory, embryology, and genetic units. This allows for a full cycle of care – from examination and IVF and ICSI programs to genetic testing of embryos – within one center, without the need to contact different institutions.

The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, and an international department assists patients from other countries: it organizes support, translation, and convenient logistics at all stages of treatment. This approach makes the clinic a comfortable choice for those who come to Istanbul for treatment with Professor Semra Kahraman.

Published 21.09.2026