Consultant for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, specialist in Clinical
Embryology and medical director.
As medical director, my tasks are to provide sensitive care that ensures that the patients feel absolutely comfortable, to maintain the exceptional, certified quality of our institute, and to conduct research in order to be able to offer the best treatment to our
patients.
I am also very much involved in the training of young talents through the UNI for LIFE as close cooperation between motivated and attentive specialists plays a major role at our institute.
Quality is everything. We take a holistic approach to quality management to ensure that we are among the leading IVF* centres in Europe. We act in accordance with our convictions and have held certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 since 2002. We maintain this high quality with the help of annual audits and the acquirement of additional certifications.
The strategy followed by the Kinderwunsch Institut is to operate as a lean, flexible, family-run private enterprise that will, by 2025, be the leading business in our sector in Southern Austria.
We consider our core market to be that area within the radius of a 3-hour car journey of Graz.
To be a leader when it comes to the services we offer our customers and our success in terms of births, we aim to achieve at least 400 to term pregnancies per year and generate an EBIT percentage of 30%.
This will ensure our sustained and commercial independence in future. This maxim expresses what essentially motivates us:
“We want to create more happy families!”
We strive to:
Benefits
From the point of view of our customers, this takes the form of:
Why choose us?
We achieve this with the help of:
The Kinderwunsch Institut offers detailed, sensitive counselling and treatment to those with fertility problems. We give new life a realistic chance.
Why not watch the accompanying video to see what it is like in the Kinderwunsch Institut, what exactly we do and what parents that we have helped have children think of our services?
E-Mail: m.schenk@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?titut?
Alongside caring for you as Senior Consultant, my principal duties involve management of the Clinic and further developing our area of expertise by means of Research and Development.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Because I created the KIWI IVF Clinic with my wife, Claudia, who is also joint Managing Director, from nothing. We have managed to find people for our team, with whom it is a joy to work on a daily basis. Every day, I feel the enthusiasm for our joint efforts, which strengthens me in my convictions and allows me to strengthen those of my members of staff when it comes to reorganizing, for instance, or pursuing innovative ideas for our patients in the Research Department.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Together with my colleagues, we aim to free you of your doubts expressed in the question, “Why am I not becoming pregnant?” We collaborate with you to search for, even hunt for, likely and also rare, less likely causes, to illustrate to you how you can be helped to conceive successfully.
The plan that we then draw up is explained to you so sensitively and clearly that you will be able to decide for yourself on the course of action you wish to take. Since we offer all types of therapy at our Clinic, which we then implement subject to the highest standards, you are spared always having to adjust to new people and facilities. This, too, helps you to relax.
Of course, we do not leave you alone with failures and relax every situation with the right advice and support.
E-Mail: c.schenk@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
From the outset, I have supported my husband in the role of Commercial Manager and Human Resources Manager.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I co-founded the KIWI IVF Clinic with my husband in December 2000 because we had a vision that it is not always necessary for the desire to have children to remain unfulfilled, and we also wanted to remove the taboos surrounding this issue. I strive every day, with a great deal of pleasure and enthusiasm, to create the best possible conditions to help couples fulfil their wish in a warm, competent and friendly environment.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I deal with the financial affairs of the Clinic, and with the concerns of the staff and consultants, with proficiency and enthusiasm, and in this way, contribute to creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for you.
E-Mail: gregor.weiss@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
As director of the Department of Science and Research, I have been responsible for coordinating scientific processes at KIWI since September 2016. My main duties at KIWI are in the area of planning and carrying out research-relevant projects, as well as implementing the latest research results on the topic of the unfulfilled desire to have children. In addition, I incorporate data from our own research into scientific articles that are published in specialist medical journals, making them available to a broad public. I also accompany and supervise students who carry out their bachelor’s or diploma thesis at our institute.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
The possibility of mastering the challenges on the way to fulfilling the desire to have children, together with a highly qualified team, makes the Kinderwunsch Institut the ideal working environment for me, where I can develop my own potential every day.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Intensive research in specialist medical journals and visits to specialised conferences are relevant for networking using the latest scientific findings. In this way, I provide KIWI with information on the latest developments for IVF treatment and ensure the use of the latest methods and innovations for the best possible care for you, and to allow your desire to have children to be fulfilled.
Specialist for gynaecology and obstetrics
eHealth staff unit
E-Mail: helene.schenk@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I have quite a large field of work at the Kinderwunsch Institute. I am responsible for the IVF fund. The IVF fund pays 70% of the treatment (for ICSI or IVF) for couples with a certain diagnosis. I also work in research and development in the area of data analysis and statistics and am responsible for social media management.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Since I grew up with many colleagues, the Fertility Institute is like a second family to me. The great working atmosphere makes the work very easy. Since I have been dealing with this topic all my life, I am happy every day to be able to work in a company that tries to fulfil couples' greatest wish.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Through my work on social media, I try to help couples and those affected with behind-the-scenes videos, facts about wanting children and also de-tabooing topics to make the journey a little easier.
E-Mail: martina.hoermann-kroepfl@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
In my job as Embryologist and as Deputy Head of the Laboratory for Clinical Embryology and Research, I devote my time to analysing and treating the cells and embryos carefully and with precision. Further to my work in the laboratory, my activities in the area of Research and Development enable me to apply myself to the latest scientific discoveries, and to work on further exciting ideas in the team. Furthermore, as part of an ongoing Quality Management system, I am also responsible as official QM representative for ensuring that the high standard of quality at the Clinic continues to grow, by compiling procedural guidelines.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Weil man hier dem "kleinen Wunder Leben" so nah ist - ich glaube, das ist der Grund, warum ich mit Begeisterung im Kinderwunsch Institut arbeite.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I hope that my work helps our couples wanting children to feel safe and in good hands on their journey towards “the small miracle of life”.
E-Mail: laura.tauscheck@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
As an embryologist, it is my job to look after your eggs and the fertilisation of the eggs.
I also look after your embryos with the utmost care and the necessary expertise and provide them with everything they need to develop in the best possible way.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I like working at the Kinderwunsch Institut because the team is very informal and because it gives me great pleasure to fulfil couples' greatest wish. I am also fascinated by the medical options available in the IVF laboratory.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Durch die sorgfältige Pflege und der anschließenden Auswahl der besten Embryonen sorge ich für die beste Chance für Sie Schwanger zu werden.
E-Mail: barbara.pregl-breznik@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I am employed in the IVF laboratory and work as a clinical embryologist with years of experience. My job is to look after your cells and embryos.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
The organisation and quality here are the best I have ever experienced. I am proud and happy to be part of such a great team where nothing is left to chance.
We are always supported in our further training - I really appreciate that. It's the only way we can stay ‘up to date’ and the only way we can offer our patients the best. After all, learning never stops.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I can promise our patients that I will always do my best for their embryos in the laboratory - with full empathy and all my heart. It is an honour to see under the microscope how new life is created from an egg and a sperm - that is my passion. It means a lot to me that our patients feel comfortable and know that they are not alone in this situation. That's why I'm always open to a chat, a friendly word or a reassuring handshake. Infertility should not be a taboo subject. It fills me with joy when I see how our patients' children grow up. I often remember the day of the embryo transfer and how we all kept our fingers crossed. My best friend also has two children who were born from ‘our’ treatment - my heart soars when I see them playing with my own children now. I simply have the best job in the world. ❤️
E-Mail: cristina.pastor-leary@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic!
As an embryologist, my job is to collect your gametes process them carefully, ensure their fertilization and keep them in the best of conditions so that they develop into embryos. Further to my work in the IVF lab, I also support the Research ad Development department by participating on the collection of data for studies.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I really enjoy working at the KIWI, I feel that the team is like a small family which makes the clinic's atmosphere friendly and relaxed. The team is well complemented and focused on accompanying patients on their journey to achieve the miracle of life.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I'm passionate about my work and I love to contribute to your wish for a child. Everyday I do my best to ensure that your embryos are well taken care of.
Head of blood laboratory
E-Mail: jennifer.blauensteiner@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
As a biomedical analyst and head of the blood laboratory, I am responsible for the correct handling of all laboratory medical processes. I take blood samples from patients to analyse them in the laboratory and technically validate the findings. As a scientist, I am part of Dr Gregor Weiß's team and provide support in research.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
After many years as a lecturer and researcher at the UAS, I wanted to get back "into practice" and since August 2023 I have only been a lecturer with a very small number of hours, so I was able to accept the position of blood laboratory manager at the Kinderwunsch Institut. The great colleagues, the friendly atmosphere, the nice patients and the shared desire of the Kinderwunsch Institut team to help our patients and the varied activities are the reasons why I chose the Kinderwunsch Institut Dr Schenk.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Even if nobody likes having their blood taken: I endeavour to make it as pleasant as possible for you and always have an open ear for your concerns: Our patients are important to us, we take the time you need. I carry out the laboratory analyses reliably and - especially for sensitive parameters such as hCG - as quickly as possible. I hope you feel comfortable with us!
Collaboration in the blood laboratory
E-Mail: anna.chibidziura@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
My main task is to take blood samples and then analyse certain factors that are important to determine whether a pregnancy is present, for example.
Why do I working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
The very strong collegiality of the team creates a pleasant working atmosphere. It's nice to work in an organisation where everyone helps and supports everyone else!
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
My main concern is to make the blood test as comfortable as possible and to make the patient feel safe. By analysing the blood, factors that may have prevented pregnancy in the past can be identified and subsequently treated.
Collaboration in the blood laboratory
E-Mail: hannah.schenk@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I am currently studying medicine and work part-time in the blood laboratory at the Kinderwunsch Institut. My responsibilities include taking blood samples, analysing them and communicating the results as quickly as possible.
Why do I working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I like working at the Kinderwunsch Institut because the working atmosphere is really nice. Not only from the colleagues' side, but also from the patients' side. Of course, the best thing for me is to be able to help increase happiness in the world.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Apart from the one prick, I try to create a relaxed and caring environment for patients in the blood laboratory. With our own blood laboratory, we offer fast results and customised treatment for patients.
E-Mail: darja.kastelic@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
In my job as Head of the Laboratory for Clinical Embryology and Research, I devote my time to analysing and treating the cells and embryos carefully and with precision. Further to my work in the laboratory, my activities in the area of Research and Development enable me to apply myself to the latest scientific discoveries, and to work on further exciting ideas in the team. In addition, my wealth of experience enables me to teach and train young, dedicated embryologists.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I have worked at the KIWI IVF Clinic since June 2001 and am happy to be a part of this harmonious team. Since its outstanding features are innovation and an open mind to all that is new, the KIWI IVF Clinic provides me with optimal opportunities for exciting daily activities, as well as in the field of Research and Development. It is also a lot of fun making the best possible use of my know-how in such fantastic conditions.
What can I do to help working at the KIWI IVF Clinic
I am responsible for ensuring that your egg and semen cell fertilize each other outside the body. The embryos that are created are my protégés. My attention is concentrated on their changing needs, in order to make it possible for them to survive outside the female body. Using vast technological resources, it is possible to advance the further intense development of your embryos. Strict quality controls of each individual stage of the culture guarantee an unvaryingly high success rate. We are never content, which is why we systematically extend our scientific knowledge and welcome innovations.
My wealth of experience is of endless help to me, and you can relax in the knowledge that these many years of experience will be used to your advantage.
E-Mail: zahida.eisner@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
As Head of the Sterilization Department and Surgery, I am primarily responsible for the entire domains of surgery, intervention, patient rooms and sterilization. Caring for our patients before, during and after intervention likewise belongs to my area of responsibility.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I have now been employed at the Kinderwunsch Institut IVF Clinic since 2001. I started out as a cleaner, and thanks to the marvellous opportunities offered me, and made possible time and again by the Clinic to continue my education, I was able to acquire the skills necessary for my current job. The opportunities available here for both my personal and my professional development are extraordinary. It is of the greatest importance to the Clinic to motivate and encourage its members of staff to have the confidence to set themselves higher goals, and to assist their development in the shape of career management. I personally benefitted enormously from this, and look forward every day to carrying out my wonderful and highly varied duties with competence and enthusiasm.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Every day, I heartily enjoy caring for the well-being of our patients, in order to make the time before, during and after the interventions as pleasant and as relaxed as possible. In addition, I make sure that our team of doctors and our patients are confronted with perfectly prepared surroundings. In this way, I make it possible for everyone to work in a relaxed environment free from stress.
E-Mail: ljubica.rasic@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
My duties as an IVF assistant and Deputy Head of Surgery and Sterilization include preparing the operating theatre, sterilizing the instruments for intervention and caring for the patients before, during and after the treatment.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Because it means a great deal to me to accompany couples with care and warmth as they realize their dream of a planned child. Our team's success is very rewarding for me.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I strive to create a relaxed atmosphere and to calm patients in stressful situations, since it is a matter very close to my heart that everyone feels comfortable and relaxed.
E-Mail: birgit.schwald@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
As a member of the Patient Management team and a member of staff in the haematology laboratory, I assist Dr Schenk in caring for the patients. It is very important to me that you are given all necessary information and documents so that you may undergo the treatment with as little stress as possible.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
It is a great pleasure for me to help you fulfil your desire to have children. It is always a marvellous feeling when it has worked out well again. Not only this, I feel very happy working in the team at the IVF Institute, and look forward each day to my varied tasks.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I always do my best to answer all your questions and to meet your needs so that you can focus entirely on fulfilling your desire to have children. It is very important to me that you feel comfortable with us, because only then can your wish come true.
E-Mail: christine.schoeberl@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I work in Patient Management and am responsible for patient care during your treatment at our Clinic.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Because I enjoy working with people, and am always happy when a patient conceives and I can accompany you part of the way.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I can respond to your individual requirements, answer all your questions professionally and ensure that you feel at home with us.
E-Mail: eveline.tomberger@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I have been a member of the KIWI IVF Clinic team since 2006. My workplace is Patient Management, where I join forces with my colleagues to see to your wishes, or those of the doctors, as swiftly as possible and to make your stay at our Institute as pleasant as possible. In addition, I analyse the results of any laboratory blood tests necessary during your treatment.
Why do I working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Because I enjoy working with people, and because the scope of the work is both interesting and challenging.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I hope that my personality will encourage you to confide in me, so that you feel comfortable with us and in good hands.
E-Mail: esther.reif@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic!
I joined the Kinderwunsch Institut team in May 2017 and am in charge of patient management. I look after our patients, support the team in administrative matters and try to make things easier for you in terms of organisation.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I was welcomed to the Kinderwunsch Institut with open arms, and I can honestly say that this warmth and commitment is also given to every single couple who seeks out our help. What job could be more fulfilling than supporting you on your way to a baby of your own? As a mother of two, I know how much children enrich our lives and it gives me immense pleasure to accompany you on a stretch of the way towards starting a family.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
My work is based on competence, understanding and empathy. I am always ready to listen to your wishes, concerns and requests and will take the greatest possible care to ensure that all your needs are met so that you are relaxed and ready to embark on your personal journey towards your goal.
E-Mail: sandra.goltes@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I am responsible for the bookkeeping at the Clinic.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
The work is simply fun because you are surrounded by a super team and endless challenges.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
For the duration of the time we are together, I feel responsible for any questions and needs which your stay in our Clinic entails, and I take pains to respond to your financial concerns competently.
E-Mail: sonja.grill@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I support Ms Schenk-Hauschka in the personnel and finance departments.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Because it is fun to work in a friendly and professional team.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
I am proficient and enjoy taking care of the employees' and medical consultants' financial matters, and in this way, help to create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere here at the Kinderwunsch Institute.
E-Mail: eva.oberberger@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I have been a member of the patient management team since autumn 2022 and have the privilege of helping to care for our patients. All administrative and organisational matters are carefully handled by me in order to meet your needs in the best possible way.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I have always had the desire to work with people and to be able to help them. The biggest motivation to work at the Fertility Clinic is my own experience with in vitro fertilisation. So I can very empathetically ensure that you feel well looked after and comfortable with us and show them a lot of understanding for the challenging time.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
Have empathy and an open ear for your wishes, worries and concerns and implement them in the best possible and discreet way.
Patient Management
E-Mail: sarah.essl@kinderwunsch-institut.at
Student assistant
E-Mail: lisa.triebel@kinderwunsch-institut.at
IVF assistant
E-Mail: martina.jurkovic@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
As an IVF assistant in the OR and sterilisation department, I look after the patient rooms, look after the patients and am responsible for preparing the OR and sterilising the instruments.
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Because I like working with people and the field of work is very interesting.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
It is very important to me that you feel comfortable with us, because only then can your wish come true.
Patient Management
E-Mail: stefanie.lecker@kinderwunsch-institut.at
What is my area of responsibility at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
Since November 2018, I have been working in patient management at the Kinderwunsch Institute, where I was warmly received by my colleagues right from the start.
Why do I like working at the KIWI IVF Clinic?
I enjoy working with our patients because I like to work with people and be part of a friendly team. It is very exciting and fulfilling to support our couples on their way to having a child.
What can I do to help you relax and become pregnant?
It is particularly important to me to make their stay as pleasant as possible.
We collaborate with various organisations, associations and business entities in the field of research and development
to ensure that we have the latest findings to hand for your benefit. Effective partners mean an effective Kinderwunsch Institut!
We collaborate with the following partners in the field of R&D:
The go-to hub for innovative, biomedical research.
Centre for medical biomarker research. The combination of innovative technologies, international and interdisciplinary expertise
should help the centre achieve worldwide prominence in the fields of cancer, metabolic and inflammatory research by 2030.
Ferring is a highly specialised, research-driven biopharmaceutical organisation that develops,
manufactures and distributes innovative medication for use in the following areas
develops, produces and distributes innovative preparations.
Our objective is to become a long term and valued partner of physicians and women by offering high quality
pharmaceutical products and reliable services. This requires effective communication and cooperation.
Human.Technology.Styria is an economic policy-based program designed to promote the competitiveness of Styrian businesses, institutions and commercial organisations in the human technology sector. This cooperation between business, research and a research promotion program guarantees the future success of the participants. Now established in Styria are numerous, small, medium-sized and large human technology enterprises. By means of co-organisation, cooperation and coordination, the cluster supports its members.
The objective of the HTS Cluster is to create an effective network consisting of businesses, science and politics. Cooperations, company start-ups and relocations are actively promoted by utilising synergies between the participating companies and institutions.
Based here are Dr. med. univ. Michael Salfellner who is an experienced Consultant for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Urology and Andrology
Dr. Michaela Salfellner, Consultant for Urology
Sandra Rosenberger, Practice for physiotherapy and osteopathy
Priv. Doz. Dr. Thomas Chromecki, Consultant for Urology and Andrology
Yvonne Zöllinger is a psychotherapist, coach and consultant. In individual subject-based and sensitive sessions with her clients, she is able to find target-oriented ways for them of achieving a relaxed pregnancy. At the Kinderwunsch Institut she has found a team that considers professionalism and empathy to be a matter of course and applies these routinely during their day-to-day work with our customers.
Sustainable health research is the core activity here. Sustainability in teaching, research and patient care, with a main
focus on prophylaxis and the preservation of health, characterise the work of this Styrian university.
ORGANON is one of the world's leading corporations in the healthcare sector. The companies Merck and Schering fused in 2009
to form this enterprise. Information on the topic of the unfulfilled wish for a child can be found on their website.
Yvonne Zöllinger, psychotherapist
The desire to have children is a matter of the heart - full of hopes, emotions and challenges.
Yvonne Zöllinger, an experienced psychotherapist, coach and assessor, supports you with empathy and professional expertise to promote inner strength and create optimal conditions for a relaxed pregnancy.
At the Kinderwunsch-Institut, she works with a team that lives professionalism and humanity in every encounter. Together we accompany you with understanding, clarity and individual solutions on your way to your dream child.
Develops intelligent temperature monitoring devices, such as the femSense ovulation tracker.
This intelligent plaster with sensor technology helps women determine the fertile days in their cycle.
