Meet Dr. Bayrak

Dr. Bayrak is committed to advanced fertility treatment grounded in the latest research and individualized care. He emphasizes clear communication, transparency, and compassionate guidance so patients understand their options. Dr. Bayrak makes himself available by phone or email and welcomes questions at any time, ensuring patients feel confident and supported every step of the way.

Clinical Expertise & Areas of Focus

Infertility & Hormonal Conditions

  • Unexplained infertility
  • Diminished ovarian reserve
  • Advanced reproductive age
  • Recurrent pregnancy loss
  • Ovulation disorders (PCOS, hyperprolactinemia)
  • All types of Endometriosis (mild to severe cases)

Advanced Fertility Treatments

  • IVF and fertility preservation
  • Egg freezing (oocyte vitrification)
  • Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)
  • Third-party reproduction (egg and sperm donation, surrogacy

Aykut Bayrak, MD, FACOG

Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist & Medical Director, LA IVF Clinic

 

Aykut Bayrak, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director of LA IVF Clinic. He specializes in advanced fertility care, IVF, fertility preservation, and complex reproductive endocrinology cases. He has contributed to peer-reviewed research in ovarian reserve assessment, ovulation disorders, fertility preservation, and embryo cryopreservation.

Medical Oversight: Dr. Bayrak provides medical oversight and review for LA IVF Clinic’s educational fertility content to support accuracy, clinical relevance, and evidence-based guidance.

Board Certifications & Medical Training

Dr. Bayrak is double board-certified in:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Methodist Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical College, where he received recognition for clinical excellence and advanced skills in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.

He subsequently completed a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California (USC), where he conducted award-winning research in hormone disorders and fertility.

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Research, Publications & Awards

Select awards and recognitions include:

  • Prize Paper Award – Brooklyn Gynecological Society
  • Prize Paper Award – Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
  • Frank Lynch Memorial Essay Award – Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
  • ASRM / SREI Fellowship Research Prize Paper Award
  • European Society for Photobiology Fellowship Award
  • Cook-Davajan In-Training Award

Aykut Bayrak, MD, FACOG

Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist & Medical Director, LA IVF Clinic

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Bayrak is committed to evidence-based fertility treatment and individualized care. He emphasizes clear communication, transparency, and compassionate guidance so patients understand their options and feel supported throughout treatment.

Born in Northampton, Massachusetts, Dr. Bayrak enjoys skiing, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Selected Research & Publications

Dr. Bayrak has contributed to peer-reviewed research in ovarian reserve assessment, ovulation disorders, fertility preservation, and advanced IVF techniques. Selected publications include:

  • Hyperprolactinemia and Pituitary Imaging
    Fertility & Sterility – Landmark study supporting imaging guidelines for persistently elevated prolactin levels.
  • Hydrosalpinx Treatment Outcomes Prior to IVF
    Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics – Outcomes of surgical approaches prior to IVF in hydrosalpinx patients.
  • Insulin Resistance in PCOS
    American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Clinical and biochemical characterization of PCOS subphenotypes.
  • Embryo Cryopreservation Using Vitrification
    Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics – Improved survival and pregnancy outcomes with vitrification in appropriate cases.
  • AMH as a Predictor of Antral Follicle Count
    Reproductive BioMedicine Online – Multicenter evaluation supporting AMH-based ovarian reserve assessment.

Full publications are available upon request or through medical literature databases.

Aykut Bayrak, MD, FACOG – Professional Profiles

Clinical Practice & Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Bayrak is licensed to practice medicine in California, New York, and
New Jersey. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los
Angeles and Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena.
He currently serves as Medical Director of LA IVF Clinic locations in, West
Los Angeles and Pasadena.
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American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI)

Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS)

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

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