Clayo Clinic is an independent, family-led IVF clinic guided by passion, innovation, and personal experience.
Clayo Clinic was founded and led by Dr Daniel Hlinka, PhD—one of the pioneers of human embryology in the former Czechoslovakia and the specialist behind the country’s first successful ICSI fertilisation in 1993. Since then, Dr Hlinka has helped bring over 5,000 children into the world through groundbreaking embryological techniques that have since become standard practice across many IVF centres.
Dr Hlinka’s path in embryology is deeply personal. In 1993, he made history with the first ICSI procedure in Slovakia. Twelve years later, he and his wife Zuzana used that very technique to welcome their own twins, Nikol and Samuel, into the world. This life-changing experience shaped their shared commitment to helping others build families and laid the foundation for Clayo Clinic.
As the most innovative IVF clinic in the Czech Republic, Clayo Clinic conducts its own embryological research and offers exclusive treatments, including Dr Hlinka’s original OptimFert method. We are driven by a mission to continuously develop new technologies and protocols that increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy, especially for patients with challenging fertility journeys.
We believe that fertility treatment should never be one-size-fits-all. Every couple’s story is unique, and our years of experience, combined with advanced diagnostics, allow us to craft personalized, highly effective treatment plans designed for your specific needs.
Clayo Clinic is proud to hold the international quality certification ISO 9001:2016, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our care.
