Dr. Mats Brännström

Dr. Mats Brännström, MD, PhD

Dr. Mats Brännström is a fertility specialist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. He is known for uterus transplantation.

Professor Brännström led the team at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital that achieved the world’s first birth after uterus transplantation in 2014. Uterus transplantation now gives some women born without a uterus, or who have lost it, the chance to carry a pregnancy.

About Dr. Mats Brännström – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Mats Brännström, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Reproductive medicine and infertility
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Uterus transplantation; uterine factor infertility; IVF
• Current Role: Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Gothenburg; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; medical director at Stockholm IVF (role being confirmed)
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Swedish and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Sahlgrenska University Hospital
• Address: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Blå stråket 5, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: gu.se
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Mats Brännström:

• Absolute uterine factor infertility
• Uterus transplantation evaluation
• IVF before uterus transplantation
• Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: University of Gothenburg; dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Obstetrics and gynaecology (Swedish specialist registration)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) licence register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Sahlgrenska University Hospital; University of Gothenburg; Stockholm IVF

Insurance

Swedish regions fund a set number of IVF cycles for eligible residents; private clinics charge directly. Confirm eligibility and costs with the clinic.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Led the world’s first live birth after uterus transplantation (2014)
• Ongoing research on robotic and live-donor uterus transplantation

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• University of Gothenburg profile (gu.se)
• Socialstyrelsen licence register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Mats Brännström known for?

Dr. Mats Brännström is known for uterus transplantation.

Where does Dr. Mats Brännström practice?

He practices at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden.

What conditions does Dr. Mats Brännström treat?

He focuses on uterine factor infertility and uterus transplantation.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Mats Brännström?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Sahlgrenska University Hospital before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Sahlgrenska University Hospital.