The best team takes care of you
Our employees are a carefully selected and well-coordinated team of doctors and nurses with great human and professional qualities who are always ready to address every concern of even the most demanding patients.
Physicians
All our physicians are seasoned professionals and specialists in the field of reproductive medicine with many years of experience who frequently participate and lecture, lecturing all around the world. Please, meet our team!
-
Dr. Tomas Frgala, Ph.D.
IVF lead physician, Brno -
Dr. Tomas Cepelak
IVF lead physician, PragueDr. Jiri Gogela
IVF specialistDr. Ivana Nicovska
IVF specialistDr. Milan Kafka
IVF specialistDr. Sona Cermakova
IVF specialistDr. Jana Voborska Neudeckerova
IVF specialistDr. Iryna Matskula
IVF specialistDr. Nicole Wagner
psychologistDr. Martin Charvat
scientific advisorProf. Michael
scientific advisor
Churchill-Smith, MDDr. Adam Zobac
IVF specialistClinic Directors
-
Michaela Silhava
Clinic Director – PragueHelena Nohelova
Clinic Director – BrnoCoordinators
Our Coordination team help our foreign patients to overcome potential language barriers and ensure smooth communication. Their priority is to make the patients feel like they are at home throughout the process. The Coordinators are all university graduates and are very much looking forward to meeting you!
-
Dita Groligova
Head of Coordination, BrnoKarina Mitrevska
coordinator PLAnna Tranova
coordinator DETatiana Dojcinovicova
coordinator DELenka Jaluvkova
coordinator DEHelena Blazikova
coordinator EN, DEVeronika Mizerakova
coordinator EN, ITPavla Mizicova
coordinator ITPetra Tlustosova
coordinator IT, ENLucie Pribylova
coordinator CZEva Zuzanakova
donor program
coordinatorMartina Koubkova
coordinator CZ, PLMonika Frühbauerova
coordinator HUMgr. Ljiljana Milanovic, Dis
coordinator FRBc. Alicja Łysień
coordinator PLBc. Katerina Brenzova
coordinator ENIng. Lenka Boutineau
coordinator FR, DEIng. Klara Havelkova
coordinator EN, ITAneta Mindekova
coordinator DEBc. Veronika Svobodova
coordinator DEMgr. Vendula Topicova
coordinator FRNurses
All our nurses are dedicated to the highest level of care and put their patients experience as their top priority. Seeing patients become pregnant is their motivation to come to the clinic every day!
-
Lucie Dufkova
Head nurse, Brno -
Renata Jiraskova
nurse -
Denisa Sistkova
nurse -
Petra Hollmannova
nurse -
Petra Jelinkova
nurse -
Hana Vomackova
nurse -
Nikola Matulova, DiS
nurse -
Bc. Michaela Zupkova
nurse -
Barbora Mrazova
nurse -
Marketa Kestrankova, DiS.
nurse
Laboratory
The heart of our clinic is represented by our laboratory team of highly qualified embryologists and andrologists who work according to the newest trends and with top-notch technologies and equipment. Their professionalism and knowledge are continuously strengthened and deepened by lifelong education and participation at congresses or seminars in the country or abroad.
-
Sylvie Hlavacova, Ph.D.
Head Embryologist, Brno -
Vlastimil Weber
Head Embryologist, PragueRenata Koci
embryologistMVDr. Iveta Slatinska, Ph.D.
embryologistHelena Nohelova
embryologistRadka Jaksova
embryologistMVDr. Jaroslava Sebestova, Ph.D.
andrologistJana Konecna
andrologistBlanka Baginova
embryologistJitka Humpolcova
embryologistJan Lysak
andrologistJana Pavelkova
embryologistVeronika Valaskova
andrologistMgr. Martina Ticha
embryologistMgr. Jitka Tepla
embryologistDr. Jiri Gogela
IVF specialistDoctor Jiri Gogela worked at the OB/GYN department of the Brno University Hospital as the chief physician of the delivery room and the department of pregnancy pathology while at the same time dedicating his efforts to education of residents. He has been with Unica for 12 years. Since the very beginning of its growth, he has greatly contributed to Unica’s leading reputation in the field of Reproductive Medicine. Apart from his university education (in which he achieved the highest medical postgraduate certification in OB/GYN field), he actively participates in specialized conferences and congresses in the Czech Republic and abroad. He worked as the Chief physician in Kuwait in the redevelopment of the country’s health care sector after the Iraq invasion in the early 90’s. His greatest fulfillment comes from seeing hundreds of healthy children born every year with the help of the Unica team.
Dr. Tomas Cepelak
IVF lead physician, PragueMUDr. Tomáš Čepelák studied at Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague and graduated from obstetrics and gynaecology. His entire professional life is focused especially on gynaecology, obstetrics, and infertility reproduction medicine. He was leading many medical clinics focusing on gynaecology and fertility issues. Mudr. Čepelák started to specialized for the infertility treatments soon after the promotion which makes him one of the most experienced IVF specialist with 25 years of experience! MUDr. Čepelák is an active military health worker and also a member of ESHRE, SAR, CGPS, CLS, JEP. He is actively participating in foreign and domestic conferences. Since 2019 he has been the head physician of UNICA Prague clinic.
Ing. Vlastimil Weber
Head Embryologist, PragueAfter finishing his university, specializing in reproductive biology, Ing. Vlastimil Weber started to work as an embryologist. Since then he completed thousands of treatment cycles and he was in charge of many embryology teams in the Czech Republic. He took part in the first attempt to create a child by method IVM (in vitro maturation) in Czech Republic. Dr. Weber is now mainly focusing to increase quality, effectivity and safety of work in embryology laboratory. He is member of ESHRE, ARE, SAR, CGPS, CLS, JEP and he is attending actively and regularly many international and domestic conferences. From 2019 he is head of embryology laboratory of UNICA clinic which is considered as one of the most progressive laboratory in the Czech Republic.
Dr. Nicol Wagner
psychologistDr Nicole Wagner studied psychology to the Masters level at the University of Paris X and Angers in France. All of her career, she has been interested in the support of couples during their fertility journey, as well as other difficult life experiences. After 15 years of practice in the hospital sector in France, she joined the UNICA team in Prague in 2016. Working on a patient experience bringing psychological peace of mind during the difficult times of fertility treatments is Nicole s everyday challenge, which highly contributes to the success rates and satisfaction of our patients.Mother of 3 children, Nicole fully understand the desire of our patients and is always ready to help. For a relaxing moment, Nicole enjoys long walks with her family in the beautiful Czech countryside.
Anna Tranová
Head of Coordinator, PragueAnna was born in Germany, where she lived until she was 6 years old. She then moved to the Czech Republic with her parents, but her love for the German language and Germany as a whole still remained. At University, she studied Intercultural German Studies including linguistics, literature, and history. As a child, she wished to work in the field of medicine. Thanks to Unica Clinic, her wish came true. She has been working in the field of reproductive medicine for several years where she has gained much experience. "I realize that the decision to undergo IVF treatment is not easy at all. It is a very intimate and sensitive topic, so patients can always rely on my support."
Dita Groligová
Head of Coordinator, BrnoDita has been in the field of reproductive medicine for over 6 years and is still fascinated by her line of work. As she says, “This work is really challenging in terms of the constant supply of information and emotional strain. Every day we encounter problems and fates of patients and it is a great challenge for me to find solutions. Modern medicine offers a wide range of possibilities, not only in treatment, but also in genetics. Thanks to our highly professional team there is no need to worry about IVF treatment. My motto is: Always keep improving. One should not dwell on the past. It is good to draw on it, accept and learn from your mistakes, rejoice in success, and above all, keep moving forward.” Dita loves her family, creative people, travel, and sports.
Bc. Veronika Mizerakova
coordinator EN, ITWorks as a coordinator for foreign patients. She majored in Italian studies at the Faculty of Arts. She is fluent in English and Italian. She has many years of experience in her field, which she gained in various health and tourism sectors. She loves helping patients every day to reach their goals of having a baby. She says, “I greatly enjoy my work, I am glad that I can actively use my language skills and constantly learn new things.”
Ing. Helena Blazikova
coordinator EN,DEHelena works at Unica Clinic as a senior coordinator for foreign patients. She is happy to be able to put her language skills and work experience to good use. “Work is very interesting, varied, diverse, and oftentimes very demanding. I keep my fingers crossed for all of my patients while they are being treated and nothing pleases me more than writing a positive HCG report. I hope that with my positive energy I can motivate and support clients because their journey to fulfilling their dreams with a baby is not always easy.
Mgr. Lucie Pribylova
coordinator CZLucie has been working in IVF relatively briefly, but she enjoys it very much. Every day she encounters different situations and gains new information and experience. “I use my pedagogical education to communicate with people. I explain, inform, plan, calm, help, and guide patients on their journey to fulfilling their dreams every day. As a mother of two small children, I often share the emotions of the couples I am assisting during treatment. I am always overjoyed with every new pregnancy. The biggest bonus is working with a great team because I find colleagues not only willing to help with anything, but also as friends and soul mates.
Lenka Jaluvkova
coordinator DEFor Lenka, choosing this profession was a big challenge. She is satisfied that she can help patients on their journey to achieving their desired goals. Lenka spends her free time with her children, especially enjoying the outdoors. She likes to watch nice movies and read interesting books.
Tatiana Dojcinovicova
coordinator DETatiana works at Unica Clinic as an IVF coordinator for foreign patients. She is pleased to be able to combine the education, work experience and language skills that she has gained while living abroad. “My biggest motivation is to help couples and support them in treatment with us. I have a small child myself and I wish upon each of our patients the moments we enjoy with him. I am grateful to be part of an excellent and friendly team.”
Dr. Tomas Frgala, Ph.D.
IVF lead physician, BrnoDoctor Tomas Frgala is a specialist in the field of Reproductive Medicine. During his work at the University of Southern California, he participated in numerous projects and studies focusing on research on new substances in tumorous disease treatment. Recently, he has engaged himself in research of new methods in field of Assisted Reproduction. „ Satisfied patients and satisfied couples under my care are my greatest source of satisfaction “. At Unica, he appreciates the excellent team and cutting edge technical equipment as well as access to the newest procedures in the field. His main motivation remains practicing the highest quality of medicine and ensuring all his patients leave the clinic more than satisfied with their treatment.
Sylvie Hlavacova, Ph.D.
Head Embryologist, BrnoShe has been engaged in assisted reproduction field since 1996. She has acquired her academic degree at Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in major Molecular Biology and Genetics. During her work she not only actively dedicates time to publishing and presenting, but also to lifelong learning in incessantly developing Clinical Embryology field. She is an ESHRE, ARE, SAR CGPS CLS JEP member and a Senior Clinical Embryologist Certificate holder. The magic of embryology that helps people fulfill their desire of parenthood is her mission that gives her job another dimension in terms of usefulness and opportunity to dedicate her work to a higher purpose.
Karina Mitrevska
coordinator PLKarin has been working at UNICA since 2015. She comes from Poland and her greatest motivation is to help Polish couples and encourage them in their treatment at our clinic. She has chosen to work at UNICA due to its international team and its reputation as one of the best fertility clinics in Europe. She is reliable, kind, precise, and empathetic toward her patients. She values being a part of a friendly team. The most meaningful aspect of her job is that she is helping patients on a daily basis.
Dr. Ivana Nicovska
IVF specialistDr. Ivana Nicovska has dedicated her professional life to gynaecology and obstetrics with a specialisation in reproductive medicine. She obtained her qualifications from Masaryk University in Brno. After her studies, she worked in gynaecology and obstetrics at the Faculty Hospital of Brno. She has also worked in the field of reproductive medicine and genetic diagnostics. Dr. Nicovska is currently working at UNICA and specialises in assisted reproduction. Her main objective is to fulfil dreams of parenthood.
Contact us