DR. TAMER YALCINKAYA
Practice Founder and Renowned Fertility Expert

Dr. Yalcinkaya has practiced Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) for over 24 years. Dr. Y provides care in all aspects of infertility and reproduction and is expert in endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome disorders, menstrual disorders, hormonal imbalances, conditions such as fibroids, and birth defects of the reproductive tract. Read More 

DR. TOLGA MESEN
Director, CFI Charlotte

Dr. Tolga Mesen heads Carolina Fertility Institute’s (CFI) Charlotte practice. He is a specialist in infertility, fertility preservation, and minimally invasive surgery.  Dr. Mesen is currently Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Read More

DR. CIHAN HALICIGIL

Dr. Cihan Halicigil is Chief Embryologist at CFI. He benefits from vast experience with EmbryoScope™, an IVF incubator with a built-in camera for automated time-lapse imaging of fertilized oocytes in a safe incubation environment. Reports show EmbryoScope improves pregnancy outcomes by 20% or more. He also specializes in embryo biopsy for chromosomal screening and IMSI (beyond ICSI, for male factor), all increasing live-birth rate and decreasing twin rate and birth defects, such as Down syndrome. Read More
 

DR. KRISTEN CAIN

Dr. Cain is a board-certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist who has worked in infertility since completing her fellowship at UCLA in 1995.  She was an Assistant Professor at SUNY Stony Brook, before moving on to help start a private practice in Long Island, which grew to the largest infertility practice on Long Island, and the third largest in New York state. Read More

CAITLYN COATES
Physician Assistant
Prior to joining CFI, Caitlyn practiced obstetrics and gynecology at Wake County Human Services Millbrook Prenatal Clinic. Upon joining CFI, Caitlyn trained directly under Dr. Yalcinkaya in preparation for opening our Asheville clinic, where she provides care for our patients ranging from the beginning of their reproductive journey all the way to the eight-week pregnancy ultrasound. Read More

RACHAEL DAVIS
Nurse Practitioner
Rachael Davis is a Nurse Practitioner who joined CFI in October 2019.  She received a Master of Nursing degree with a focus on Family Medicine from South University in 2018, where she was
accepted into Sigma Theta Tau, the Honor Society for Nursing. Rachael graduated from East Carolina University in 2001, and is board certified with the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners. Read More

CHRISTINE KINCAID
WHNP-BC-Nurse Practitioner