Dr. Yael Gonen received her MD degree from the Sackler School of Medicine at the Tel Aviv University in Israel and completed residency in OB/GYN at Lady Davis Medical Center in Haifa.

After two years of a clinical and research fellowship in the field of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology with Prof. Robert Casper at Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto in Canada (1987–1989) she returned to Haifa to the OB/GYN department at Lady Davis Medical Center and performed as Senior Physician in IVF Unit.

In 1996 Dr. Gonen founded the new IVF Unit at Herzliya Medical Center in Haifa, while maintaining the position of Medical Director for over three years.

Presently Dr. Gonen holds the position as Head of Infertility Clinic at Lin Medical Center in Haifa in addition to maintaining a private practice.

Her abundant experience, dedication and avid participation in the field of infertility has earned her awards, recognition for both clinical and research accomplishments. Her scientific studies are quoted in leading journals and international meetings.

Dr. Gonen pioneered the use of ultrasound for endometrial quality (pattern and thickness) related to ART pregnancy, she was the first to publish in 1990, the use of GnRH agonist in place of HCG as a means to trigger the gonadotrophic surge and also pioneered the use of Oral Contraceptives for follicle synchronization and cycle scheduling in IVF.