Gynecology & Obstetrics Prof. Dr. Rana Karayalçın
✓ Medically verified profileProf. Dr. Rana Karayalçın
✓ Medically verified profile
Quick answer
Prof. Dr. Rana Karayalçın is a Gynecology and Obstetrics specialist at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara with more than 35 years of experience.
She treats female infertility and obstetric asymptomatic bacteriuria, and performs in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, office and diagnostic hysteroscopy, laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, total laparoscopic, abdominal, vaginal, and emergency peripartum hysterectomy, tubal sterilization, and episiotomy repair. She consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultations.
About Prof. Dr. Rana Karayalçın
Prof. Dr. Rana Karayalçın is a Gynecology & Obstetrics doctor with 35 years of experience. Her listed areas of expertise include female infertility, obstetric asymptomatic bacteriuria, office hysteroscopy, laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, tubal sterilization, and episiotomy repair. She also performs intracytoplasmic sperm injection and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (removal of the womb).
Prof. Dr. Karayalçın graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987 and completed Gynecology and Obstetrics at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital in 1996. She was appointed Associate Professor by Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital in 2011. She joined Acibadem Health Group in 2021 and practises at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara, Türkiye.
Her experience record includes Visiting fellow roles at The New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in 1996, The New York Hospital- Cornell Medical Center. The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility IVF Unit Prof.Dr. Zev Rosenwaks in 1996, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Gynecologic Oncology Service Department of Surgery Prof. W. Hoskins in 1995. She was at Queen Elisabeth Maternity and Women’s Hospital Birmingham Infertility and Laparoscopic Surgery Unit Director M.S.Sawyer from 1991 to 1992.
The profile lists 4 professional bodies, among them the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, the Gynecologic Endoscopy Society, and the Turkısh Society of Reproductive Medicine.
The profile lists 10 publications dated between 2008 and 2012. Their subjects include hysteroscopy before IVF, infertility and reproductive medicine, and obstetric asymptomatic bacteriuria. The publications also address hysterectomy, episiotomy repair, emergency peripartum hysterectomy, and tubal sterilization.
Prof. Dr. Karayalçın speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with her before travelling.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2011Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor
- 1996Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 1987Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2021Acibadem Health Group
- 1999Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Asistance Hopitaux Publique de Paris. Laparoscopic Surgery Unit
- 1996The New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine / Visiting fellow
- 1996The New York Hospital- Cornell Medical Center. The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility IVF Unit Prof.Dr. Zev Rosenwaks / Visiting Fellow
- 1995Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Gynecologic Oncology Service Department of Surgery Prof. W. Hoskins Visiting Fellow
- 1991–1992Queen Elisabeth Maternity and Women’s Hospital Birmingham Infertility and Laparoscopic Surgery Unit Director M.S.Sawyer
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society
- Gynecologic Endoscopy Society
- Turkısh Society of Reproductive Medicine
- European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
Selected Publications
- Office hysteroscopy improves pregnancy rates following IVF Reprod Biomed Online.2012.Sep;25(39;261-6.doi:10.1016/jrbmo2012.05.013.Epub2012 Jun 16 Karayalçın R,Ozter Ş,Özcan S,Uzunlar Ö,Gürlek B,Moraloğlu Ö,Batıoğlu S.
- Tubal sterilisation during cesarean sectin or as an elective procedure?Effect on the ovarian reserve. MContraception.2012 Nov;86(5):488-93:10.1016 Ozter Ş,Moraloğlu Ö,Gülermen C,Engin Üstün Y,Uzunlar Ö,Karayalçın R,Uğur
- Continious versus interrupted episiotomy repair with monofilament or multifilament absorbed suture materials:a randomized controlled trial Arch Gynecol Obstet.2011 Aug:28(2):275-80 Kokanali D,Ugur M,Kokanali M ,Karayalçın R,Tonguc E
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria and antibacterialsusceptibility patterns in an obstetric population ISRN Obstet Gnecol.2011;2011:721872Epub 2011 Jan 24 Çelen S,Oruç AS,Karayalçın R,Saygan S,Ünlü S,Polat B,Danışman N.
- Abdominal, vaginal and total laparoscopic hysterectomy: perioperative morbidity Arch Gynecol Obstet.2011 Aug;284(2):385-9 Association -TJGGA-59489 Doğanay M,Yıldız Y,Tonguç E,Var T,Karayaçın R,Gün Ö,Aksakal O.
- Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy. Gynecol Obstet.2011 Apr;283(4):723-7 Karayalcin R, Ozcan S, Ozyer S, Mollamahmutoglu L, Danisman N.Arch
- Results of 2500 office-based diagnostic hysteroscopies before IVF. Reprod Biomed Online. 2010 May; 20(5):,689-693. Karayalcin R, Ozcan S, Moraloglu O, Ozyer S, Mollamahmutoglu L, Batıoglu S.
- Prevalence of cholelithiasis in a Turkish postmenopausal women population sample Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology 2010 Dec;21(4):416-2 Karayalcin R, Genç V, Karaca A S, Özakşit G.
- Peritoneal fluid and serum leptin concentrations in women with primary infertility Gynecol Obstet. 2009 Mar; 279(3):361-4. Gungor T, Kanat-Pektas M, Karayalcin R, Mollamahmutoglu L. Arch
- Comparison Of GnRH agonists and antagonists in normoresponder IVF/ICSI in Turkish female patients. .Adv Ther .2008 Mar;25(3):266-73 Moraloglu O,Kilic S,Karayalcin R,Yuksel B,Tasdemir N,Isik A,Ugur M
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Rana Karayalçın's specialty?
Which hospital does Dr. Rana Karayalçın practise at?
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Rana Karayalçın?
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Rana Karayalçın?
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Rana Karayalçın?
How many years of experience does Dr. Rana Karayalçın have?
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Rana Karayalçın?
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. Rana Karayalçın?
A dedicated team, from first message to follow-up
Our international patient office coordinates your appointment, travel and treatment at JCI-accredited Acıbadem hospitals — and stays with you in your own language, every step of the way.
Schedule your appointment with Prof. Dr. Rana Karayalçın
Choose a date and time that suits you. Our international patient team will check availability and confirm your appointment — usually within 24 hours.
- 1Choose your date & timePick a preferred day and time slot for your visit.
- 2Share your detailsTell us how to reach you and anything we should know.
- 3We confirm with youOur team confirms the appointment by phone or email.
Request your appointment
This request goes directly to this doctor’s schedule.
Your information stays strictly confidential and is used only to arrange your care.
