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Specialty
Vaughan
Newmarket
"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.
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Newmarket
“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.
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Vaughan
Newmarket
“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.
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Newmarket
“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.
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