Dr. Tamer Seckin
Leading Expert in Endometriosis and Advocate for Women’s Health
Dr. Tamer Seckin is an internationally recognized gynecologist and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in endometriosis. For over 30 years, he has led a private practice in New York City, affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, where he works alongside a team of highly trained professionals.
Born in Ankara, Turkey, Dr. Seckin earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University and completed his residency in gynecology at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He went on to serve as Chief of Gynecology at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center and is currently an Associate Attending Physician and Clinical Instructor at Lenox Hill.
Dr. Seckin is especially known for his precise and innovative surgical approach to complex cases of deep infiltrating endometriosis, with a strong focus on fertility preservation. He developed the patented “Aqua Blue Excision” technique, which uses special dyes to enhance the visibility of endometriotic lesions during surgery. His work is based on principles of microsurgery, emphasizing organ preservation, adhesion prevention, and pain reduction.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Seckin is the co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA), which he established in 2009 together with author and television personality Padma Lakshmi. The foundation works to raise awareness, improve diagnosis, and support research and education about endometriosis. One of its major initiatives, the ROSE Project (Research Outsmarts Endometriosis), is the first U.S.-based research effort to study the genetic characteristics of endometriosis tissue.
Dr. Seckin’s contributions to medicine and society have been recognized with the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2012. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and has served on the executive committee of the International Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (ISGE).
More than a surgeon, Dr. Seckin is a tireless advocate for women whose voices have too often gone unheard in the medical world.