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# Prof. Asoc. Dr. Elinda Gjata, MD, Dr. Sc.

MD, Dr. Sc. · Obstetrician-Gynecologist · Infertility Specialist

## Profile

Elinda Gjata is an obstetrician-gynecologist and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Medicine, Tirana. She brings extensive clinical, academic and research experience in obstetrics and gynecology, infertility and assisted reproductive technologies, high-risk pregnancy, gynecological ultrasound and women’s health.

Her research has focused on infertility and IVF in Albania, reproductive outcomes, cervical cancer prevention and HPV-related public health. She is the author and co-author of peer-reviewed papers, monographs and teaching texts.

She combines daily clinical practice at Klinika Gjata with university teaching, scientific research and ongoing international training in France, Italy, Greece, Denmark and Morocco.

> “I was lucky to make this choice when I was young. This is the profession I breathe for every day.” (Elinda Gjata, on “Rozë”, Premium Channel)

## Career

- **1990–1995**: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tirana
- **1997–2001**: Specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tirana
- **2002–2008**: Obstetrician-Gynecologist, “Queen Geraldine” University Obstetrics-Gynecology Hospital, Tirana
- **2006 – today**: Reproductive medicine & IVF, Iakentro Fertility Centre, Thessaloniki
- **2009 – today**: Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Klinika Gjata, Tirana
- **2011 – today**: Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Hygeia Hospital, Tirana
- **2013**: Doctor of Sciences (Dr. Sc.), Dissertation on the epidemiology of infertile couples in Albania and their treatment with IVF
- **2013–2016**: Vice-Dean, Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences, University of Medicine
- **Today**: Associate Professor, University of Medicine, Tirana

## At congresses, on TV and in podcasts

Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Gjata speaks at national and international scientific congresses, from COGI in Lisbon to the Let’s Heal Congress in Tirana, and is a regular guest on health programmes and podcasts. Her aim: accurate, understandable, taboo-free information for every woman.

- [IVF: cost and who can have it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQrrApFOV1I) (Gazeta Shëndeti · Podcast Ep.21, 2026)
- [Pregnancy after 35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gZkKnNYsGk) (Vizion Plus · Mes'Dritë, 2026)
- [The NIFTY test in pregnancy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-p_JBelIhA) (RTV Klan · Diagnozë, 2023)
- [Age and fertility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDulHOMbltI) (Euronews Albania, 2025)
- [A surprise from a former student](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTApV1zPgJg) (Premium Channel · Rozë, 2021)
- [Pregnancy during the pandemic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9jhckgBIGg) (Fondacioni Together Albania, 2020)
- [Podcast with Dr. Gjata](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CkEmE2WxnA) (Gazeta Shëndeti · Promo, 2026)

## Published author: Infertile Couples and IVF

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, the monograph draws on her research into the epidemiology and characteristics of Albanian infertile couples undergoing IVF: causes of infertility, stimulation protocols, factors associated with pregnancy and a comparison with the international literature.

- Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Published: 2014-03-18
- Pages: 144
- ISBN: 978-3-659-25505-2
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Infertile-Couples-IVF-Elinda-Gjata/dp/365925505X

## Research

### Peer-reviewed publications

- Çela M, Gjata E, Sinaj E, et al. *The influence of parents’ knowledge on HPV vaccine uptake — evidence from Albania*. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. 2025;19(8):1231–1238. doi:10.3855/jidc.20889 PMID:40920731
- Çela M, Gjata E, Shpuza A, Roshi E. *Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention in Southern Eastern Europe: A Narrative Review*. International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health. 2024;10(10):25–31. doi:10.55640/ijmsdh-10-10-05
- Rustami E, Pula A, Peka E, Poshi K, Gjata E. *Migration of Healthcare Professionals: Exploring Self-Perception about Midwifery Professional Life and Continued Education*. Open Journal of Nursing. 2023;13(10):675–685. doi:10.4236/ojn.2023.1310044
- Gjata E, Berisha Tahiri F. *Infertility-related stress among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology in a predominantly Muslim population*. Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal. 2015;V(Special Issue):30–44.
- Gjata E, Toçi E. *Factors associated with pregnancy and live birth after in-vitro fertilization techniques in Albania, 2006–2012*. Albanian Medical Journal. 2013;2:22–30.
- Gjata E, Berisha F. *Infertiliteti, sfida e mileniumit: faktorët që ndikojnë në infertilitet dhe impakti i tyre*. Mjekësia Bashkëkohore. 2013;10.
- Tahiri FB, Gjata E. *Psychology of Infertility: Psychological Reactions to Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies*. Journal of Education and Social Research. 2012;2(6):59–64.
- Prapas Y, Panagiotidis I, Kalogiannidis I, Gjata E, et al. *Double GnRH-antagonist dose before HCG administration may prevent OHSS in oocyte-donor cycles: a pilot study*. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 2010;21(2):159–165. doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2010.04.030 PMID:20627811

### Selected presentations

- 2025: “Choice of Ovulation Trigger in In Vitro Fertilization Cycles”, Let's Heal Congress, Tiranë
- 2024: “Ovari policistik, infertiliteti dhe Teknikat e Riprodhimit të Asistuar”, Konferenca Vjetore Mjekësore-Infermierore, FSHMT, Tiranë
- 2024: “Të dhëna të reja për trajtimin e ovarit polikistik”, Konferenca Kombëtare e Endokrinologjisë dhe Diabetologjisë
- 2024: “Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge, Practices and Associated Factors — Research Protocol”, 17th International Conference “Education, Sport and Health”, Bucharest
- 2024: “Prevalence of Pap-smear among female of reproductive age”, 3rd World Virtual Summit on Nursing Education & Healthcare
- 2013: “Të dhëna etiologjike për çiftet infertile 2009–2011”, Kongresi i 6-të i Perinatologjisë, Tiranë
- 2012: “Short antagonist protocol versus long protocol”, 17th World Congress COGI, Lisbon
- 2012: “Some Albanian data about women tackling infertility in our clinic”, 17th World Congress COGI, Lisbon
- 2012: “Some epidemiological data about infertile couples seeking IVF in Albania”, COGI / XII Annual Meeting MSRM, Barcelona

## International training

- 2011, Copenhagen: Academic exchange on curriculum development and teaching methods
- 2008, Rabat: Training in ambulatory gynecology
- 2008, Tirana: Advanced obstetric & gynecological ultrasound, Ian Donald School
- 2006, Paris: Colposcopy and hysteroscopy, Hôpital Tenon / Clinique d’Alma
- 2006, Tirana: Fetal cardiac ultrasound and Doppler
- 2004, Thessaloniki: Assisted reproductive technologies, Iakentro
- 2003, Ascoli Piceno: Colposcopy school and vulvovaginal pathology
- 2000, Lyon: Vaginal surgery and colposcopy, Hôpital Édouard Herriot
- 2000, Annemasse: Four-month clinical placement in obstetrics & gynecology

## Memberships

- Order of Physicians of Albania
- Albanian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Albanian Society of Obstetric and Gynecological Ultrasound
- ESHRE, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

## Languages

Albanian (native) · English · French · Italian

## Book a consultation with Dr. Gjata

Consultations are by appointment at Klinika Gjata, Tirana. Patients from abroad are welcome to write to us in English, Italian or French.

- **Address:** Rruga Hasan Sufa, Pall. 3, Shk. 2, Ap. 12, Tiranë, Albania
- **Phone:** +355 4 234 0059
- **WhatsApp:** +355 69 400 6677
- **Email:** klinikagjata@hotmail.com
- **Opening hours:** Visits are by appointment. Call us for available times.
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps/place/Klinika+Gjata/@41.3295323,19.8331926,19z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x1350313c2a5031bd:0x922a76b0aae205ae!8m2!3d41.329517!4d19.8337353!16s%2Fg%2F11c6q562b7