Gazeta Shëndeti · Podcast Ep.21 · 2026
IVF: cost and who can have it
“Fertilizimi In Vitro, sa kushton & kush mund ta bëjë”
About the doctor
Prof. Asoc. Dr. Elinda Gjata
MD, Dr. Sc. · Obstetrician-Gynecologist · Infertility Specialist
ESHREDr. Sc. 2013UMT · FSHMTHygeia · Iakentro
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
- Years since qualifying as a doctor (1995)
- 31
- Years as an OB-GYN specialist
- 25
- Years of medical & specialist training
- 10
- International clinical trainings
- 11
- Countries trained in abroad
- 5
- Hospitals & clinics practised at
- 4
- Peer-reviewed publications
- 8
- Published books
- 2
- Congress presentations
- 13
- Professional bodies (member)
- 4
- Languages spoken
- 4
About the doctor
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
Training & experience
Qualifications, hospitals & universities
The institutions where Dr. Gjata has trained, worked and lectured, and the societies she belongs to.
01Work
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- Mbretëresha Geraldinë Spitali Universitar Obstetrik-Gjinekologjik “Mbretëresha Geraldinë”
02Education & training
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- Ian Donald School Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound
- Metropol Metropolitan University College
- COGI World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility
03Memberships
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- Urdhri i Mjekëve Urdhri i Mjekëve të Shqipërisë
- SHSHOGJ Shoqata Shqiptare e Obstetër-Gjinekologëve
- Shoqata e Ekografisë Shoqata Shqiptare e Ekografisë Obstetrikale dhe Gjinekologjike
Speaker & media
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.
- 2025Choice of Ovulation Trigger in In Vitro Fertilization Cycles
Let's Heal Congress, Tiranë - 2024Ovari policistik, infertiliteti dhe Teknikat e Riprodhimit të Asistuar
Konferenca Vjetore Mjekësore-Infermierore, FSHMT, Tiranë - 2024Të dhëna të reja për trajtimin e ovarit polikistik
Konferenca Kombëtare e Endokrinologjisë dhe Diabetologjisë - 2024Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge, Practices and Associated Factors — Research Protocol
17th International Conference “Education, Sport and Health”, Bucharest
Watch the interviews
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.
In the book’s description, Dr. Gjata presents infertility not as a simple illness but as a complex of problems affecting the couple, their family, friends and society. Because Albania lacked scientific evaluations of infertility levels in the general population, the study sets out to contribute to the epidemiology of Albanian infertile couples who underwent in vitro fertilisation: the causes of their infertility, stimulation protocols, the factors related to pregnancy, pregnancy rates and a comparison with the literature.
“It’s a modest book prepared with reliability and love.”
Elinda Gjata, from the book description
- Publisher
- LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Published
- March 2014
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 978-3-659-25505-2
Research
Peer-reviewed publications
Papers in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific congresses.
- 2025
The influence of parents’ knowledge on HPV vaccine uptake — evidence from Albania
Çela M, Gjata E, Sinaj E, et al. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 19(8):1231–1238
- 2024
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention in Southern Eastern Europe: A Narrative Review
Çela M, Gjata E, Shpuza A, Roshi E. International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health 10(10):25–31
- 2023
Migration of Healthcare Professionals: Exploring Self-Perception about Midwifery Professional Life and Continued Education
Rustami E, Pula A, Peka E, Poshi K, Gjata E. Open Journal of Nursing 13(10):675–685
- 2015
Infertility-related stress among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology in a predominantly Muslim population
Gjata E, Berisha Tahiri F. Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal V(Special Issue):30–44
- 2013
Factors associated with pregnancy and live birth after in-vitro fertilization techniques in Albania, 2006–2012
Gjata E, Toçi E. Albanian Medical Journal 2:22–30
- 2013
Infertiliteti, sfida e mileniumit: faktorët që ndikojnë në infertilitet dhe impakti i tyre
Gjata E, Berisha F. Mjekësia Bashkëkohore 10
- 2012
Psychology of Infertility: Psychological Reactions to Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Tahiri FB, Gjata E. Journal of Education and Social Research 2(6):59–64
- 2010
Double GnRH-antagonist dose before HCG administration may prevent OHSS in oocyte-donor cycles: a pilot study
Prapas Y, Panagiotidis I, Kalogiannidis I, Gjata E, et al. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 21(2):159–165
Selected presentations (9)
- 2025Choice of Ovulation Trigger in In Vitro Fertilization Cycles · Let's Heal Congress, Tiranë
- 2024Ovari policistik, infertiliteti dhe Teknikat e Riprodhimit të Asistuar · Konferenca Vjetore Mjekësore-Infermierore, FSHMT, Tiranë
- 2024Të dhëna të reja për trajtimin e ovarit polikistik · Konferenca Kombëtare e Endokrinologjisë dhe Diabetologjisë
- 2024Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge, Practices and Associated Factors — Research Protocol · 17th International Conference “Education, Sport and Health”, Bucharest
- 2024Prevalence of Pap-smear among female of reproductive age · 3rd World Virtual Summit on Nursing Education & Healthcare
- 2013Të dhëna etiologjike për çiftet infertile 2009–2011 · Kongresi i 6-të i Perinatologjisë, Tiranë
- 2012Short antagonist protocol versus long protocol · 17th World Congress COGI, Lisbon
- 2012Some Albanian data about women tackling infertility in our clinic · 17th World Congress COGI, Lisbon
- 2012Some epidemiological data about infertile couples seeking IVF in Albania · COGI / XII Annual Meeting MSRM, Barcelona
International training
Clinical training at leading centres in Europe and beyond.
- 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.