Video: Assoc. Prof. Maria Yunakova

A combination of unexceptionable professionalism, strict perfectionism, a dedication to her work with a warm humane attitude, nice sense of humor and the ability to criticize herself. This is Assoc. Prof. Maria Yunakova - an Ob/Gyn Specialist and a Reproductive Specialist who has lent a helping hand to hundreds of families to be able to hold the baby of their dreams. Watch  her profile video here:

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Assoc. Prof. Maria Yunakova

Assoc. Prof. Maria Yunakova

Position:
Ob/Gyn Specialist

Contacts:

Dr. Shterev Hospital
25-31 Hristo Blagoev str., Razsadnika District, Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel.: +3592 920 09 01

Assoc. Prof. Yunakova has graduated Medical studies and has specialized Obstetrics and Gynecology in The Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria. She initiates her professional career in The University Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital “Maichin Dom”, Sofia, Bulgaria. In 2006, she obtains a second Masters Degree in "Business Management" and "Health Management”. Since the beginning oh her career as a physician, Dr. Yunakova has been trained and has worked in the field of Assisted Reproductive Techniques under the guidance of prof. Atanas Shterev. In 2007, she specializes in Charite Hospital. Berlin, Germany. From 2001 until 2005, she works as a Senior Expert at the Parliamentary Committee on Healthcare at the 39th National Assembly of The Republic of Bulgaria. In 2013 she wins the award from “SHAPE in-clinic educational program” (Sharing best practice and experience) - a training program for exchange of experience among leading IVF centers worldwide, sponsored by MSD. In 2018 she achieved the academic degree "Associate Professor".

Education
2006: Medical Specialty “Obstetrics and Gynecology” at Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
2006: Masters degree “Health Management” at "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov” University - Burgas, Bulgaria
2006: Masters Degree “Business Management”
2000: Medical Specialty at Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria

Additional qualifications
2014: Infertility, Contraception, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Gynecological Endoscopy (a certificate by the Bulgarian Association of Sterility and Reproductive Health (BASRH))
2013: Premature Ovarian Failure, Utrecht, The Netherlands
2012: Anti-Müllerian Hormone (ESHRE), Melle, France
2011: Endoscopy in Reproductive Medicine (ESHRE)
2011: Certification to perform activities with ionizing radiation sources - level 3
2011: Poor Ovarian Response, ESHRE Certificate, Bologna, Italy
2008: Lasers in Gynecology, certificate for participation in a training course in Saint-Luc University Hospital, Brussels
2008: Sterility treatment in advanced reproductive age - outcome and possible complications; certificate from The Institute for Reproductive Health
2007: Premature Ovarian Failure and Poor Ovarian Response, certificate from The Institute for Reproductive Health
2007: Endometriosis and cancer, ESHRE Certificate, France

Participation in scientific forums
Since 2006: Participation in all annual ESHRE meetings, working groups and conferences, connected to aspects in reproductive health and in particular Gynecological Endoscopy (Brussels, Belgium; Lisbon, Portugal) and poor ovarian response (Modena, Italy; Bologna, Italy; Sofia, Bulgaria; Lille, France; Utrecht, The Netherlands)
2013: “SHAPE in-clinic educational program” (Sharing best practice and experience) - an educational exchange program among leading IVF centers worldwide, sponsored by MSD, Brussels, Belgium
2011: Gynecological Endoscopy in reproductive medicine, Leuven, Belgium
2008: Lasers in Gynecology, Saint-Luc Hospital, Belgium
2007: Participation in the XX European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lisbon, Portugal
2006: Participation in The First World Congress on Natural Cycle/Minimal Stimulation IVF, London, England; King’s College in Obstetrics and Gynecology
2005-2006: A lecturer in a conference for HIV/AIDS in young women and in future pregnancies, organized by The Ministry of Health, Bulgaria

Participation in national and international committees
2006: Participation in the module from the anti HIV/AIDS program, organized by The Bulgarian Ministry of Health, for the training of General Physicians and Ob/Gyn Specialists on the following topic: “HIV/AIDS prevention and control among young women and future mothers”
2001-2005: Senior expert in the Parliamentary Healthcare Committee in the 39th National Assembly of The Republic of Bulgaria

Membership in professional associations
Since 2010: The Bulgarian Association on Sterility and Reproductive Health (Member of the Board of Directors)
2007: Participation in the establishment of the renowned European organization ISMAAR (International Society of Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction) that treats the topics of the minimal stimulation protocol - a tendency in Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Since 2001: The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, ESHRE
Since 2000: The Bulgarian Medical Association

Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrics
Endoscopic methods in Reproductive Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology

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Video: Our reproductive specialists

They are behind you on the thought path to the dreamed baby. They struggle tirelessly to create a new life. The bring joy to our patients. They are our Ob/Gyn and reproductive specialists. Watch the exclusive video created about them with gratitude for their dedicated work and noble mission to help the couples to feel the greatest family joy - the sound of baby’s laughter in their home.

Video: Maternity Ward

Childbirth is a sacrament, a miracle, a mission! This is how the Ob/Gyn specialists in Dr. Shterev Hospital see it. Watch our exclusive video to know what is the feeling to take the new lie in your hands and to hear the cry of a newly born baby.

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Watch the emotional video for the celebration, in which you will see the reactions of the physicians, embryologists, biologists and midwives of the meeting with the children, born with their efforts. We want to thank all our patients for sincere greetings!

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