Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Sator
"As the head of the Döbling Fertility Centre I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to our website. I am a specialist in the field of gynaecology and obstetrics. My team and I specialise in cutting-edge treatments for childlessness and all our efforts are directed to fulfilling your wish for a child."
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Univ. Prof. Dr. Michael Sator Head of Döbling Fertility Center |
“I will accompany you in fulfilling your greatest desire to have your own child! With all my
knowledge in the field of reproductive medicine, I will be at your side throughout the
treatment at our institute and I will endeavour to make your stay as pleasant as possible.”
Training:
- Study of medicine at the University of Vienna
- 1991 Graduation
- January 1999 Granted a license to practise as a medical specialist by the Vienna Medical Association
- December 1999 Awarded the venia docendi (right to teach) by the Medical University of Vienna
Career:
| Since 2004 | Head of the IVF Outpatient Clinic at the University Clinic for Gynaecology |
Fellowships and research:
- Austrian Society for Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology
- Austrian Society for Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Austrian Menopause Society
- European Menopause Society
- Numerous publications in national and international journals
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Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Jirecek Deputy Director of Döbling Fertility Center |
"Children are the world's greatest wonder"
Care and support for couples with a desire to have a child is a responsible task. Respectful treatment of the topic as well as emphatic support are the central goals of my work at this institution.
Credentials:
- Medical license, University of Vienna, 1994
- Training at the University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
- Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001 - Present
Experience:
| 2004 | Acquirement of the “venia docendi” (Authorization to Teach), 2004 |
| 2006 - Present | Senior Physician at the Department of Obstetrics and Fetomaternal Medicine University Clinic for Gynecology |
| 2011 - Present | Deputy Chief Döbling Fertility Center |
Memberships and Research:
- Member of several national and international professional societies
- Numerous publications in national and international journals
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Dr. univ. med. Kathrin Sator Specialist in IVF, Gynecology and Obstetrics |
Credentials:
- Medical license, University of Vienna, 2001
- Specialist examination, 05/2008
- Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, 09/2010 - Present
Experience:
| 2000 – Present | Scientific and clinical staff physician at the IVF unit of the University Clinic for Gynecology Vienna |
| 2004 – Present | Clinical trial investigator (Diploma) |
| 2007 – Present | Internal Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, focusing on thyroid and infertility issues |
| 2010 – Present | Specialist at Döbling Fertility Center |
Memberships and Research:
- Austrian Society for Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology
- Austrian Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology
- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
- Publications in national and international journals
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Univ. Prof. Dr. Georg Schatzl Specialist in Urology und Andrology |
„It is my job to counsel and treat male fertility problems.“
Credentials:
- Medical license, University of Vienna, 1992
- Further studies at the Department of Urology
- Specialist in Urology and Andrology, 2000
- European Certification Examination, 2000
- Acquirement of the “venia docendi” (Authorization to Teach), 2002
Experience:
| 2000 - Present | Head of the Outpatient Clinic for Prostate Diseases |
| 2001 - Present | Head of the Outpatient Clinic for Andrology and Erectile Dysfunction, University Clinic for Urology |
| 2003 - Present | Chairman of the Prostate Working Group of the Austrian Society for Urology |
| 2009 - Present | Chairman of ASSAM |
Memberships:
- Austrian Society of Urology (ÖGU)
- German Society for Urology (DGU)
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
- European Menopause Society
- European Society for Urological Research
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Dr. rer. nat. Detlef Pietrowski Laboratory Supervisor at Döbling Fertility Center |
“I see my top priority challenge in ensuring the high-quality care of the embryos entrusted to
us and, in the process, concentrating on the human aspect when dealing with our patients.”
Training:
- Study of biology at the Justus Liebig University of Gießen. Thesis at Byk Gulden Pharmazeutika in Konstanz, Germany
- Graduated from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Career:
| Since 06/2008 | Döbling Fertility Centre Laboratory Supervisor and IVF Laboratory
Supervisor at the Medical University of Vienna. |
| 03/2005- 06/2008 | Scientific Head of Department and Course Coordinator at the Heart Institute, Lahr/Baden, Germany. |
| 06/2000- 02/2005 |
Team Leader at the Freiburg University Gynaecology Clinic, Department for Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology, Reproductive Medicine Laboratory Supervisor. Core areas of research: Angiogenesis as the cause of undesired childlessness, Genetic causes of infertility. |
| 09/1995- 05/2000 | Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Supervisor at the Institute for Animal Breeding, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. |
Fellowships
- Austrian IVF Society
- Austrian Embryology forum
Other core areas of research
- Genetic Engineering Safety Officer training
- Radiation Protection Officer training
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Dr. rer. nat. Kristin Lietz-Riedl Clinical Laboratory Manager of Döbling Fertility Centre |
Training:
- May 1985: High school graduation at the “Realgymnasium der Schulschwestern” in Graz, Austria
- October 1985 - Mai 1991:
Karl-Franzens-University, Graz, Austria
Master in Cytology and Biochemistry (botany) (1991)
Master thesis: “Anatomic and Phytochemical Investigations on Garden Huckleberry and Solanum nigrum var. nigrum”
Advisor: Univ.Prof.Doz.Dr. G. Grill - September 1996- June 1999:
Karl-Franzens-University, Graz, Austria
PhD in zoology (1999)
Dissertation:“Contributions to In Vitro Fertilization into specific consideration of the Intracytoplasmic Sperminjection“
Advisor: Univ.Prof.Doz.Dr. G. Skofitsch
Further Training:
- 1993-Present
Participation in numerous national and international meetings, congresses and workshops.
Workshops (in example):
-September 1994: Workshop on Assisted Reproductive Technology (Bourn Hall Clinic, Great Britain)
-March 1995: Workshop on Micromanipulation, Intracytoplasmic Sperminjection, Assisted Hatching and Application of Laser (Vienna, Austria; Prof.Dr. W. Feichtinger)
-January 2001: Workshop on New Developments in Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology (Bregenz, Austria; Univ.Prof.Doz.Dr. H. Zech)
-September 2006: Workshop on In Vitro Maturation (Vienna, Austria; R-Ch. Chian, F. Gagsteiger, N. Ditzel)
-January 2007: Campus Course on Follicle culture, In Vitro Maturation and Cryopreservation – from basic research to clinical application; organised by ESHRE (Campus Lübeck, Germany; Prof.Dr. K. Diedrich) - 1992-1995
Education in cell- and tissue-culture and in the production of monoclonal antibodies at the Institute of Histology and Embryology, Medical Faculty, Karl-Franzens-University, Graz, Austria (Univ.Prof.Doz.Dr. G. Dohr)
Career:
| June 1991 – December 1991 | Assistant in the IVF-Team of Prof.Dr. W. Urdl (Univ. Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Graz, Austria) |
| June 1993 – December 2000 | Entry in the IVF-team of Dr. H. P. Steiner (Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Endokrinology, Graz, Austria) -Establishment of the Intracytoplasmic Sperminjection and the Cryopreservation of cleaved cells |
| January 2001 – March 2010 |
Head of the laboratory of the Private Clinic Adebar – Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Sterility Psychosomatics (Head of the Institute: Univ.Doz.Dr. P. Kemeter till 2005, Dr. A. Schütz 2006-Present; the laboratory is the reference-lab of COOK Australia) Head of the laboratory of Wunschkinderklinik Adebar, Wr. Neustadt (Head of the Institute: Dr. R. Rathmanner, 2008-Present) -Establishment of a Mini-Incubator (K-MINC-1000) in collaboration with COOK Australia (we were the first IVF-unit in Austria working on it) -Establishment of the vitrification of blastocysts, oocytes and day 2 - 4 cleavage stages -Establishment of the polarbody biopsie Since April 2008 Senior Clinical Embryologist (ESHRE certified) |
| Since May 2010 | Embryologist of the Fertilitycenter Döbling |
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Franziska Riedl Executive Secretary at Döbling Fertility Center |
“I will welcome you with a friendly smile and make sure that everything goes smoothly.”
Training:
- Business school
Career:
| Since May
1998 |
IVF secretariat at the Vienna General Hospital |
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Andrea Aschauer Secretary at Döbling Fertility Centre |
"It is a heartfelt concern of mine to be dedicated to our fertility patients whose personal situation usually is far from simple. It is my goal to be there for them with a smile at all times."
In addition to patient care I am responsible for medication storage management.
I advise patients and give practical help especially with respect to all questions concerning medicinal stimulation. Furthermore, I am responsible for all concerns IVF-fund patients may have.
Credentials:
- AHS-Matura (high school diploma)
- State-certified Pharmaceutical Representative
- additional training as a doctor's assistant
Experience:
| After high school I initially spent many years building a successful career in sales in the travel industry. Following the birth of my two children I worked as a consultant in the pharmaceutical field, before moving into the IVF industry. |
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| 2006 - Present |
IVF industry |
| 2010 - Present |
i´Döbling Fertility Center |
