Chahin Achtari

Chahin Achtari is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), and Head of the Gynecology Department at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). His clinical and research work focuses on pelvic floor disorders, including female urinary incontinence and genital prolapse. He leads the ProSac study comparing surgical repair techniques and co-leads the TEAR study on the psychological impact of traumatic childbirth, in collaboration with the University Institute for Training and Research in Healthcare. He also participates in complex surgical care at the Gynecological Tumor Center and Pelvic Endometriosis Center at CHUV.

• Full Name: Chahin Achtari
• Institution: University of Lausanne (UNIL)
• School: Faculty of Biology and Medicine
• Department: Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Medical Genetics
• Hospital Affiliation: CHUV
• Position: Associate Professor, Head of Gynecology Department

Chahin Achtari earned his medical degree from the University of Lausanne in 1989 and completed his Doctorate in Medicine (MD) in 2002 with a thesis titled "Effects of Epidural Analgesia on Pelvic Floor Function after Spontaneous Delivery: A Longitudinal Retrospective Study". He holds the FMH specialist title in gynecology and obstetrics.

• 1989: Medical Degree, University of Lausanne
• 2002: Doctorate in Medicine (MD), UNIL
• 2003–2005: Fellowship in Urogynecology, Melbourne, Australia
• 2006: Advanced training in interventional gynecology
• 2012: Advanced training in gynecological oncology
• 2017: Advanced training in urogynecology and pelvic floor pathology

His research interests center on women's health, particularly pelvic floor dysfunction and its surgical and psychological dimensions. He investigates treatments for genital prolapse (ProSac study) and the mental health consequences of traumatic birth (TEAR study). His work bridges clinical gynecology, urogynecology, and psychosocial outcomes, contributing to both surgical innovation and patient-centered care in maternal health.

Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, his research activities suggest a strong focus on clinical gynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and perinatal mental health. The studies he leads indicate expertise in comparative effectiveness research and interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in surgical outcomes and psychological trauma in obstetrics.

No scientific awards are mentioned in the available information.

Chahin Achtari has held continuous academic and clinical roles at UNIL and CHUV since 2006. He served as Lecturer and Researcher (2006–2010), Clinical Researcher (2011–2023), and Private Lecturer (2016–2023) before being promoted to Associate Professor in November 2023. He has been head of the urogynecology consultation and the Gynecology Department at CHUV since 2008. There is no mention of external grant funding in the provided content.

He is actively involved in clinical research through the ProSac and TEAR studies and leads a urogynecology consultation at CHUV. While no formal lab or research team is explicitly named, his leadership roles and collaborative research suggest he oversees a clinical and research unit focused on pelvic floor disorders and maternal health outcomes.