Dr Daniel Hlinka has been helping couples fulfill their dreams of having their own family when natural conception is not possible, for over 35 years. He is a pioneer in the field of human embryology. In 1993, he was behind the fertilisation of the first child using the ICSI method in the Czech Republic. During his clinical practice he has brought many innovations into the field of infertility treatment, which have become a part of the standard procedures in the most of Czech IVF clinics. Today he is applying his experience in his own clinic.
Under the care of the leading Czech-Slovak embryologist
Doctor Hlinka has contributed to significant milestones in assisted reproduction
Conception of the 1st child using ICSI in our country
In 1993, Dr Hlinka was the first in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to successfully fertilise a female egg using the ICSI method. Under the microscope, a pre-selected sperm was injected into the egg.
1993
1994
Birth of the 1st child using MESA/TESE in our country
Dr Hlinka contributed to a significant innovation for men with obstructive azoospermia. With his assistance, the MESA and TESE methods were introduced, which involve surgically retrieving sperm from the testicle or epididymis.
Birth of the 1st child using vitrification in our country
Dr Hlinka contributed to the implementation of vitrification in assisted reproduction, which provided a much gentler preservation method for embryos. Embryos can be vitrified at any stage of development, from oocytes to blastocysts.
1995
1996
Introduction of embryo biopsy method
Between 1996 and 2004, Dr Hlinka significantly contributed to the introduction of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, now known as preimplantation genetic testing, into clinical practice.
Development of the Swim-out method
For cases of extremely low sperm concentration, Dr Hlinka developed the Swim-out method, which involves selecting sperm based on their spontaneous motility.
2003
2010
Establishment of the Prague Fertility Centre
In 2009, Dr Hlinka, along with Dr Lazarovská, decided to establish the Prague Fertility Centre after their joint work in one of the first assisted reproduction centres in the Czech Republic. After 12 years of successful operation, Dr Hlinka left the clinic and devoted his time fully to science and innovation.
Introduction of Time-lapse technology
His work at the PFC clinic in Prague made him one of the pioneers among embryologists worldwide to introduce continuous embryo monitoring using the Time-lapse system. This method allows embryologists to have a comprehensive overview of the development of each specific embryo without the need for manual manipulation.
2010
2015
Creation of the Fertilitypedia educational website
A couple undergoing fertility treatment should have access to the maximum amount of relevant information to make sound decisions. Whether you choose any clinic or treatment type, Dr Hlinka contributed to the development of an extensive informational website called Fertilitypedia, where you can find valuable information about assisted reproduction.
Implementation of the Optim ICSI methodology in clinical practice
With the use of polarisation microscopy, the Optim ICSI method allows for precise recognition of when the oocyte is sufficiently mature and ready for fertilisation. This maximises the number of high-quality embryos in a given cycle.
2017
2016
Commencement of development and certification of the CATI AI system
Since 2016, Dr Hlinka has been developing a revolutionary non-invasive tool in infertility treatment - the CATI artificial intelligence system. The system can accurately predict the chances of conception, helps determine the ideal treatment approach, and thus maximises the success of achieving pregnancy.
Establishment of the CLAYO CLINIC IVF Centre
Drawing on his comprehensive knowledge and experience, Dr Hlinka decided to establish his own clinic. Alongside a team of top professionals, most of whom he has worked with in the course of his medical career to date, he looks forward to welcoming you at the CLAYO CLINIC in Prague.
2023
An experienced team will take care of you throughout the treatment
A good doctor knows how to help you and understands your feelings and concerns. Our team will take care of you from the very outset will and guide you through the entire family planning process. All of this in a pleasant environment of a modern clinic.
Dr Daniel Hlinka
CEO, Clinic Owner, ESHRE Senior Embryologist
MUDr. Radka Jarošová
IVF Specialist, GYNECOLOGIST
MUDr. Jan Šulc
IVF specialist, GYNECOLOGIST
Mgr. Kateřina Veselá
Senior embryologist, Head of the laboratory and person responsible for tissue culture facilities
Mgr. Kateřina Vybíralová
Senior embryologist, Deputy head of the laboratory and person responsible for tissue culture facilities
RNDr. Alena Králová
Embryologist
Petra Hánová, Bc., MBA
Clinic Operations Manager
Zuzana Hlinková, Dis., MBA
Marketing and PR Manager
We do everything to make you feel comfortable during the treatment
From your first visit to CLAYO CLINIC, your personal coordinator will take care of you, guiding you through the entire treatment process and answering all your questions. We will all become your family for the time you are with us, and until you start your own.
Mirna Turcinovic, MSc.
Patient Relations Manager, IVF Coordinator (EN, HR)
Hrachuhi Arakelyan
IVF Coordinator (CZ, RU, DE)
Danica Vignjevic
IVF COORDINATOR (RS, MNE, BIH, MKD)
About us
Modern clinic in Prague
CLAYO CLINIC is a modern fertility treatment clinic with a family-oriented background and a pleasant atmosphere. It is led by its founder and a prominent innovator in the field of infertility treatment, Dr Daniel Hlinka, who has transformed the lives of thousands of couples. And he can transform yours too.
Our experienced team will do their utmost to achieve your successful conception.
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Dr Daniel Hlinka
CEO, Clinic Owner, ESHRE Senior Embryologist
"Over 20 years ago, I introduced the rule 'fight for every embryo,' and I still adhere to it."
Daniel Hlinka is a pioneer in human embryology in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In 1993, he was the first person to successfully fertilise a human egg using the ICSI method (where a selected sperm is injected into the egg under a microscope), and since then, he has gained experience as an embryologist in several leading assisted reproduction clinics.
In the field of embryology, Dr Hlinka is known for introducing micromanipulation methods and other progressive technological innovations into practice. Some examples include the analysis of embryo development using Time-lapse imaging and the OptimICSI method, which helps precisely determine the optimal stage of oocyte maturation.
In 2009, he co-founded the Prague Fertility Centre in Prague. Over the past three years, he has been actively involved in the development of the CATI (Cognitive Automation of Time-lapse Images) AI system, which non-invasively monitors, evaluates, and selects the most suitable embryos, significantly increasing the chances of pregnancy.
Experience
| 2009 – 2021 | CEO, Director of IVF Laboratories, Prague Fertility Centre |
| 2003 – 2009 | Senior Embryologist, Pronatal |
| 2002 – 2003 | Director of Embryology Laboratory, Repromeda |
| 2001 – 2002 | Director of IVF Laboratory, IVF Czech Republic |
| 1990 – 2001 | Director of IVF Laboratory, Center of Assisted Reproduction Košice |
| 1984 – 1990 | Researcher, Experimental research centre at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice |
Member of ESHRE - European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (since 2008)<br>Member of the Certification Committee for the field of Clinical Embryology (since 2016)
Education
| 1996 | University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Ph.D. degree awarded |
| 1983 | University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, MVDr (Doctor of Vetinary Medicine) degree |
MUDr. Radka Jarošová
IVF Specialist, GYNECOLOGIST
Dr Radka Jarošová is the head physician of the IVF programme at CLAYO CLINIC. She graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague and obtained her first certification in the field of gynaecology and obstetrics in 2004.
She is a respected specialist in her field and has been dedicated to infertility and IVF for nearly 20 years. Thanks to her experience and empathy, she achieves a high success rate in treating her patients.
Dr Jarošová is a co-author of numerous scientific studies and publications. She enjoys tennis, skiing, travelling, and spending time with her two children.
Experience
| 2023 - Present | IVF Specialist, CLAYO CLINIC |
| 2017 - 2023 | IVF Programme head physician, Gennet |
| 2016 - 2017 | IVF Specialist, Pronatal |
| 2011 - 2016 | IVF Specialist, Gennet |
| 2007 - 2011 | Secondary Physician with specialisation in gynecology, VFN gyn.-obst. clinic Apolinářská, Prague |
| 2002 - 2008 | Outpatient Physician, Mediva gynecology clinic |
| 2002 - 2004 | Outpatient Physician, Dr Šacha gynecology clinic - Lípa Polyclinic, Prague |
| 1999 - 2004 | Secondary Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Neratovice hospital |
Education
| 2012 | First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague, Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, postgraduate studies |
| 2010 | Reproductive Medicine Certification |
| 2009 | Gynecology and Obstetrics Certification |
| 2004 | 1st certification in gynecology and obstetrics |
| 1999 | 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague, awarded the title MUDr (Doctor of Medicine) |
MUDr. Jan Šulc
IVF specialist, GYNECOLOGIST
Doctor Šulc, with his friend MUDr. Miloš Čekal, were one of the first in post-revolutionary Czechoslovakia who founded a private gynecological practice. In 1994 they started an in vitro fertilization program and 4 years later they opened the GEST Reproductive Medicine Center in Prague 5.
He devoted almost his entire professional life to the treatment of infertility and running his own clinic, and he continues to practice in retirement.
When he's not prescribing, he relaxes with a good movie, rock music from 70´ or with a book. All ideally in combination with a quality white wine. But you can also meet him on snowy ski slopes or clay courts.
Experience
| 2023 – dosud | IVF specialist, CLAYO CLINIC |
| 2019 – 2023 | IVF specialist, Center for reproductive medicine Gest |
| 1998 – 2019 | Founder, owner and chief doctor, Center for reproductive medicine Gest |
| 1992 – 1998 | Private gynecologist |
| 1981 – 1992 | Gynecology Clinic "U Apolináře" |
Education
| 1981 | Faculty of General Medicine, Prague |
Zuzana Hlinková, Dis., MBA
Marketing and PR Manager
"Assisted reproduction is my destiny."
Thanks to this, Zuzana met her husband Dr Hlinka in 2001. A few years later, they went through the process of IVF treatment, from which their twins were born, created directly in Dr Hlinka's laboratory.
Both of them know how demanding the process can be for patients and their loved ones. That was also the impetus for the creation of a new clinic where the couple can utilise all their experience in infertility treatment. Creating new life for Zuzana is definitely not just a job. It is a passion she shares with her husband.
Experience
| 2023 – Present | Marketing and PR Manager, Clayo Clinic |
| 2015 – 2021 | PR Manager, Prague Fertility Centre s.r.o. |
| 2009 – 2015 | Donor programme coordinator, Prague Fertility Centre s.r.o. |
| 2003 – 2006 | Pregnancy termination practitioner, Pronatals.r.o. |
| 2001 – 2002 | IVF Nurse, IVF Zlín Czech Republic |
Education
| 2023 | EDU Effective Business School, Marketing for the 21st century, Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| 2001 | Higher Medical School Zlín, field: Certified Midwife, awarded the title DiS (registered nurse). |
Mirna Turcinovic, MSc.
Patient Relations Manager, IVF Coordinator (EN, HR)
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step."
Contact
+420 777 480 662
mirna.turcinovic@clayoclinic.cz
Mirna comes from Croatia. She has been living in the Czech Republic since 2006 and has been working as an IVF coordinator for foreign patients who have decided to undergo infertility treatment in the Czech Republic for the same amount of time. Her extensive experience has led her to further explore cooperation with international clinics, doctors, agencies, and associations in order to provide the best possible services to patients.
She helps her clients in two ways - with starting their families and with the organisation and administration associated with staying in a foreign country.
She is a mother of two boys. She is also a strong advocate of the social freezing method as an option for women to preserve fertility and eliminate stress associated with the biological clock.
Experience
| 2023 - present | CLAYO CLINIC - Patient Relations Manager, IVF Coordinator (EN, HR) |
| 2020 - 2023 | Next Fertility Prague - Customer Care Manager |
| 2018 - 2020 | International Patient Care Manager |
| 2010 - 2018 | International Patient Consultant and Business Developer |
| 2006 - 207 | Sanatorium Pronatal - IVF Coordinator |
Education
| MSc in International Management, Teesside University, UK |
Hrachuhi Arakelyan
IVF Coordinator (CZ, RU, DE)
"If we can promise you anything, it is that together we will do everything necessary to make your dream come true."
Hrachuhi Arakelyan comes from Armenia. She moved to Prague in 1999 with her two now adult sons, and has made it her second home.
She has been working in the field of assisted reproduction since 2006. Being a coordinator is not just a job for her. Accompanying couples on their journey and helping them navigate the world of IVF quickly became an integral part of her life. According to her, artificial insemination can help many couples, they just need to believe and trust. Her priority is for every couple under her care to feel safe above all else.
Experience
| 2023 - present | CLAYO CLINIC - IVF Coordinator |
| 2021 - 2022 | FertilityPort Prague - IVF Coordinator |
| 2017 - 2021 | Prague Fertility Centre - IVF Coordinator |
| 2006 - 2017 | Sanatorium Pronatal - IVF Coordinator |
Education
| 1996 | State University of Yerevan, Faculty of Romance and Germanic Philology, German Language |
Danica Vignjevic
IVF COORDINATOR (RS, MNE, BIH, MKD)
Experienced coordinator, specializing in the Balkan countries
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