Assoc. Prof. Sabri Berkem Ökten is a dedicated reproductive medicine specialist with focused training in assisted reproductive techniques and in vitro fertilization. He completed advanced IVF and reproductive genetics training at Memorial Şişli Hospital’s IVF and Reproductive Genetics Center in 2021. His clinical experience includes work with Acıbadem Health Group beginning in 2019, where he has contributed to patient care and fertility treatment programs. Known for a patient-centered approach, he combines up-to-date technical skills with compassionate communication to support individuals and couples through their fertility journeys.
Education
- 2021 Assisted Reproductive Techniques / IVF Training – Memorial Sisli Hospital IVF and Reproductive Genetics Center
- 2019 CISED ? Sexual Therapy Training
- 2018 Association for Sexual Education, Treatment and Research ? Basic Training on Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions
- 2017 Radical and Reconstructive Surgery Cadaver Course in Gynecology
- 2017 Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Live Surgery Course
- 2017 Urogynecologic Anatomy and Operations Cadaver and Live Surgery Course
- 2017 Prevention and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage Cadaveric Obstetric Surgery Course
- 2017 Applied Laparoscopic Suture Techniques Course
- 2017 Gynecologic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Cadaver Course
- 2017 Pelvic Ultrasound Course
- 2016 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health – Neonatal Resuscitation Program Practitioner Certificate
- 2015 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 2015 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health – Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Training
- 2013 Ian Donald Advanced Ultrasound Course
- 2012 Fetal Echocardiography Course
- 2010 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 2004 Tarsus American High School
Experience
- 2019 Acibadem Health Group
- 2019 Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital – IVF Center
- 2017 – 2019 Başkent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center
- 2015 – 2017 Besni State Hospital (Gynecologist and Obstetrician)
- 2011 – 2015 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gynecology and Obstetrics Assistant)
Publications
- Infusion of propofol with bispectral index monitoring does not reduce the amount of propofol used during transvaginal oocyte retrieval procedure.
Sci Rep 13, 21561 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48611-6 Bilgen, S., Erdogan, D. & Ökten, S.B. - Cannabidiol as a potential novel treatment for endometriosis by its anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and anti-angiogenic effects in an experimental rat model
Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 2023 Okten SB et al. - Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the COVID-19 stress scale
Int Med Sci. 2022;11(1):62-9. Gundogmus I, Takmaz T, Okten SB, Gunduz A. - The importance of serum progesterone concentration at embryo transfer day and effect of rescue additional progesterone during programmed artificial frozen embryo transfer cycles.
Reproductive biomedicine online, 45(4), 785?792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.05.023 (2022) Ozcan P., Cetin, C., Okten, B., Tanoglu, F. B., Taha, H. S., Pasin, O., & Ficicioglu, C. - Comparison of Cycle Characteristics, Retrieved Oocyte and Embryo Results of Patients with Poor Ovarian Response who underwent Progestin Primed Ovarian Stimulation and Antagonist Protocols
Turkish J Reprod Med Surg. 2022;6(3):190?6. Okten SB, Ficicioglu C. - The role of personality traits on mode of delivery
Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology, 43(3), 292?297. https://doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2021.1879045 (2022) Okten, S. B., Gunduz, A., Sencelikel, T., Desteli, G., Usta Gunduz, E. B., & Bildaci, T. B. - Mechanisms in oocyte maturation and clinical applications
Trends in Developmental Biology, 14, 73-92. (2021) Irez T., Ozkara G., Caglayan T., Hocaoglu M., Aygun T.M., Okten B., Kahraman S. - The impact of COVID-19-related mental health issues on menstrual cycle characteristics of female healthcare providers.
The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 47(9), 3241?3249. https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.14900 (2021) Takmaz, T., Gundogmus, I., Okten, S. B., & Gunduz, A. - The comparison of anxiety, depression and stress symptoms levels of healthcare workers between the first and second COVID-19 peaks
Psychiatry Res. 2021 Jul;301:113976. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2021.113976. Gündoğmuş İ, Ünsal C, Bolu A, Takmaz T, Ökten SB, Aydın MB, Uçar H, Gündüz A, Kul AT. - Letrozole as an Alternative Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy
Turkish J Reprod Med Surg. 2021;5(1):32?5. Okten SB, Ficicioglu C. - Evaluation of the Proarithmic Potential of Clomiphene Citrate in Surface Electrocardiogram
Van Med J [Internet]. 2020;27(3):326?30. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.5505/vtd.2020.32650 Karakus A, Ökten SB, İNANÇ İH, Turkmen S. - Salivary Leptin and Chemerin; a novel way of gestational diabetes screening.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 36(12), 1116?1118. https://doi.org/10. Okten, S. B., & Bildaci, T. B. - Proteinuria in preeclampsia: is it important?
Ginekol Pol. 2018;89(5):256-261. doi: 10.5603/GP.a2018.0044. Özkara A, Kaya AE, Başbuğ A, Ökten SB, Doğan O, Çağlar M, Kumru S. - Is there A Relationship between route of delivery, perinatal characteristics, and neonatal outcome in preterm birth?
Niger J Clin Pract. 2018 Mar;21(3):312-317. doi:10.4103/njcp.njcp_333_16. PubMed PMID: 29519979 Dolgun ZN, Inan C, Altintas AS, Okten SB, Karadag C, Sayin NC. - Unilateral ovarian leiomyoma in a 14-year-old adolescent: A rare case report
Arch Clin Exp Med. 2018;3(1):38-40. Kaya AE, Ökten SB, Başbuğ A, Gamsızkan M, Doğan O, Bakı H. - Myomectomy During Cesarean Section: Seven Years? Experience
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2017 Oct, Vol-11(10): QC12-QC14. 12 Zehra Nihal Dolgun, Sabri Berkem Okten, Rakhshanda Aslanova, Dilek Pinar Ozer, Ozge Ordu, Niyazi Cenk Sayin - Preterm birth in twin pregnancies: Clinical outcomes and predictive parameters.
Pak J Med Sci 2016 Jul-Aug; 32(4):922-6 Dolgun ZN, Inan C, Altintas AS, Okten SB, Sayin NC. - Incidental intravascular lipoleiomyomatosis in a hysterectomy specimen: how to manage?
J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Jan;9(1):QD07-8. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/9170.5390. Epub 2015 Jan 1. Dolgun ZN1, Aslanova R2, Can N3, Okten SB4, Aslan MM5 - Occipital Encephalocele: A Case Report
Int J Basic Clin Med 2014; 2(3):138-40. Aslanova R, Dolgun ZN, Turhan E, Ökten SB. - What is your diagnosis?
J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2014 Mar 1;15(1):67-8. doi: 10.5152/jtgga.2014.0014. eCollection 2014. Pak J Med Sci 2016 Jul-Aug; 32(4):922-6
