"I love working with people, and I'm passionate about women's health. Being a fertility specialist is a unique and fulfilling job. The fertility journey can be overwhelming for patients, and I really enjoy taking the time to understand their individual goals and values as we build a plan together."   Dr. Tamara Abraham graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from McMaster University and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Toronto. She then went on to complete her Fellowship in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (GREI) at Mount Sinai Hospital through the University of Toronto.   She has a Master of Science (MSc) in Reproductive Physiology from Western University, where her thesis focused on preimplantation embryo gene expression. Dr. Abraham has many abstracts and publications in peer-reviewed journals. In fellowship, her research interests were focused on improving the fertility patient experience and on patient advocacy initiatives. She received several academic awards and grants during her training including the University of Toronto Medical Humanities Grant in 2022 and the Antonio Cecutti leadership award in 2018.   Dr. Abraham has an inclusive patient practice and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. She has special interests in the often hard to navigate areas of third-party reproduction and elective egg freezing.   She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) and is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS).   Outside of work, Dr. Abraham loves spending time enjoying the outdoors with her young daughter.

“A drive to ease each patient’s journey has always motivated me! Our fertility care team is often meeting people at a particularly difficult time in their lives – whether they’re seeking a new consultation, or if they’ve experienced treatment in the past and need a second opinion. It’s such a privilege for us to work closely with patients as we focus on making their care less stressful, more efficient, and always striving for the best possible outcomes. I love my job.”   Dr. Gurau is passionate about reproductive medicine and guiding individuals throughout their care with a focus on the highest quality personalized medicine.    He earned his medical degree (MD) in 2011 from the University of Western Ontario. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto in 2016 and a two-year fellowship in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (GREI) from McMaster University in 2018. Dr. Gurau is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).   Dr. Gurau is the author of several publications on a range of topics in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, and medical education. Dr. Gurau was the recipient of the Dr. Francis S. Brien Clerkship Scholarship in Medicine and the Resident Award for Excellence in Clerkship Teaching.   Dr. Gurau is a member of The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and The American Society of Reproductive Medicine.   He offers services that include all areas of reproductive medicine and early pregnancy care.   In his spare time, Dr. Gurau loves the outdoors, especially when enjoying it together with family and friends. 

“I love that every patient I see comes in with a different story, a different presenting issue and requires a personalized approach in order to try to achieve an optimal and satisfactory solution. I really enjoy explaining the physiology of reproduction, where things can potentially go off-track and how we can attempt to fix it. Getting positive pregnancy tests, reassuring obstetrical ultrasounds and meeting babies in person are the highlight of the job!”   Dr. Michael Hartman graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at McMaster University, and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Obstetrics and Gynecology following his residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He completed his Fellowship in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at McGill University, which at the time was the largest university-based reproductive clinic in Canada.   He received numerous research awards and recognitions throughout his training including the Governor General’s Academic Medal. Additionally, he was the recipient of the CFAS Resident Award in 2011, and was selected to be the Chief Fellow at the McGill University Reproductive Centre. Dr. Hartman was also the recipient of the Good Samaritan Award for his work with the Reena Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.   Dr. Hartman has a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented his research at the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meetings. He is the current Chair of the Imaging and Reproductive Surgery Special Interest Group of the CFAS. He co-authored the CFAS Clinical Practice Guideline on “Management of Thin Endometrium in Assisted Reproduction.”   His research interests include ultrasounds, saline infusion sonohysterography, congenital uterine anomalies, endometrial polyps and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).   Dr. Hartman grew up in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He enjoys stand-up comedy and is a huge basketball fan. He loves spending time with his young children and is really into the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero movies.

“The most rewarding part of my job is being able to help people navigate the often unfamiliar and overwhelming journey towards building or growing their family. It's a privilege to be a part of people’s fertility journey no matter where their journey takes them.”   Dr. Lai earned her medical degree (MD) in 2012 from the University of Toronto. She completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto in 2017 and a fellowship in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (GREI) from McMaster University in 2020. Dr. Lai is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).   She holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Physiology from the University of Toronto, where her thesis on molecular factors affecting preimplantation embryo development was completed at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.   Dr. Lai has research interests in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She has authored several publications, presented numerous times at international conferences, and has been an invited speaker at various hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area for her research. She is a two-time winner of the Dr. JW Knox Ritchie Research Award at the University of Toronto Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She was also the recipient of multiple Department of Physiology scholarships during her MSc training at the University of Toronto.   Dr. Lai is a member of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. She is fluent in English and Cantonese.   Dr. Lai immigrated to Canada when she was young and grew up in Markham, Ontario. She is a wife and mother of young kids. When she has free time from work and kids, she loves reading humorous fiction novels, and also enjoys books by Atul Gawande and Malcolm Gladwell.