Dr. Kutluk Oktay, MD, PhD

Dr. Kutluk Oktay is a fertility specialist at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He is known for fertility preservation and ovarian tissue freezing.

Dr. Oktay is a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale and a pioneer of fertility preservation. He reported early successes with ovarian tissue freezing and transplantation and developed approaches to protect fertility in women with cancer.

About Dr. Kutluk Oktay – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Kutluk Oktay, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Reproductive medicine and infertility
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Fertility preservation; ovarian tissue cryopreservation; oncofertility
• Current Role: Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine; Director, Laboratory of Molecular Reproduction and Fertility Preservation
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English and Turkish (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: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Yale School of Medicine
• Address: Yale Fertility Center, 200 West Campus Drive, Orange, CT 06477
• 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: medicine.yale.edu
• 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. Kutluk Oktay:

• Fertility preservation before cancer treatment
• Ovarian tissue freezing and transplantation
• Egg and embryo freezing
• BRCA mutations and fertility

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Trained in Turkey and the United States; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology with subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology); confirm with the ABOG certification lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Yale School of Medicine; Yale New Haven Hospital

Insurance

Fertility coverage in the US depends on state mandates and on whether an employer plan includes IVF or a fertility benefit (such as Progyny, Carrot or Kindbody). Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. Kutluk Oktay’s plan-by-plan participation; ask the clinic’s financial counsellor to check your benefits before treatment starts. Source: Yale School of Medicine patient information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

Fertility clinics usually publish self-pay package prices or give quotes after the first visit. A consultation fee for Dr. Kutluk Oktay is not published; ask the clinic for written costs for tests, medicines and each treatment cycle, payment plans and refund or cancellation terms.

Professional Information

• Pioneer of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation
• Lead author of ASCO fertility preservation guidance

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Yale School of Medicine faculty profile (medicine.yale.edu)
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Kutluk Oktay known for?

Dr. Kutluk Oktay is known for fertility preservation and ovarian tissue freezing.

Where does Dr. Kutluk Oktay practice?

He practices at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.

What conditions does Dr. Kutluk Oktay treat?

He focuses on fertility preservation, especially for people with cancer.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Kutluk Oktay?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Yale School of Medicine before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Yale Medicine.