Prof. İsmail Çepni is a seasoned obstetrics and gynecology specialist with a long-standing commitment to patient care, education, and minimally invasive gynecologic techniques. A professor since 2005 at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, he combines academic expertise with practical experience gained in leading healthcare settings, including Acibadem Health Group since 2008. His clinical interests include gynecologic endocrinology, reproductive medicine, and diagnostic and operative gynecologic ultrasonography. He is active in both national and international professional communities, holding memberships in the Society of Gynecologic Endocrinology, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), the Istanbul Gynecology Association, the Turkish Andrology Association, the Gynecologic Endoscopy Society, the Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasonography Society, and the Istanbul Medical Chamber. Known for a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes evidence-based care, minimally invasive procedures, and ongoing education for colleagues and trainees. Fluent in the clinical and academic demands of modern gynecology, he continues to contribute to the field through teaching, clinical practice, and professional collaboration.
Education
- 2005 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Professor
- 1999 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor
- 1992 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 1984 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 1999 – 2011 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology IVF Unit
- 2008 Acibadem Health Group
- 2003 – 2008 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology IVF Unit Supervisor
- 1992 – 1999 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Specialist Physician
- 1993 – 1999 Istanbul University IVF Research and Application Center
- 1992 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
- 1992 GASTARZT Ludwig Maximilian University Grosshadern Clinic IVF-ET Center Munich, Germany
- 1987 – 1992 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistant Physician
- 1984 – 1987 Erzincan Merkez Tuberculosis Dispensary
Memberships
- Society of Gynecologic Endocrinology
- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
- Istanbul Gynecology Association
- Turkish Andrology Association
- Gynecologic Endoscopy Society
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasonography Society
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
Publications
- Randomized Trial of Oral Misoprostol Treatment for Cervical Ripening before Tandem Application in Cervix Cancer.
Cepni K, Gul S, Cepni I, Guralp O, Sal V, Mayadagli A. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2011 Mar 4 - Surgical transpositioning of ectopic ovarian tissue.
Halil S, Kucuk M, Cepni I. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2010;69(2):78-80 - The investigation of fetal doses in mantle field irradiation. Radiat Prot Dosimetry.
2009 Feb;133(3):165-70. Epub 2009 Mar 19 Karaçam SC, Güralp OS, Oksüz DC, Koca A, Cepni I, Cepni K, Bese N. - Expression and comparison of gap junction protein connexin 37 in granulosa cells aspirates from follicles of poor responder and nonpoor responder patients.
Cepni I, Kahraman N, Ocal P, Idil M, Uludag S. Fertil Steril. 2008 Feb;89(2):417-20 - Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration and instillation of hyperosmolar glucose for treatment of unruptured tubal heterotopic pregnancy
Ocal P, Erkan S, Cepni I, Idil MH. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2007 Mar 7; 2 - The effects of high dose progesterone on neural tube development in early chick embryos.
Neurol India. 2006 Jun;54(2):178-81 Pamir E, Ali D, Ismail C, Sanli E, Ali K, Mustafa T. - Detection of an inguinal ovary at controlled ovarian stimulation that was successfully treated by repositioning
Fertil Steril. 2006 Jun;85(6):1822.e9-11. Epub 2006 May 6 Idil M, Ozdemir BG, Ocal P, Cepni I, Erturk S, Erguney S. - Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome presenting with acute abdomen.
Cepni I, Erkan S, Ocal P, Ozturk E. J Postgrad Med. 2006 Apr-Jun;52(2):154-5 - A comparison of oral and vaginal misoprostol for induction of labor.
Uludag S, Salihoglu Saricali F, Madazli R, Cepni I. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2005 Sep 1;122(1):57-60
