The ovo Team
The ovo Team
Doctors
Dr Catherine Adam
endocrinologist
Dr. Catherine Adam is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal. She obtained her certification in internal medicine (endocrinology and metabolism) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2014.
fertility
endocrinologist
r&d
Dr. Roland Antaki
MD, FRCSC
Coming from three generations of gynecologists, Dr. Roland Antaki completed his doctorate in medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Aleppo (Syria), then completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Sherbrooke.
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r&d
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
Dr. Coralie Beauchamp
MD, FRCSC
Dr. Coralie Beauchamp has been at the clinique ovo since 2008 and since 2010, she has been medical director of the third-party department, i.e. fertility requiring egg or sperm donation and pregnancy substitution. She also has a strong interest in egg preservation for which she has given several lectures.
fertility
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reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr. Joanne Benoît
MD, FRCSC
Dr. Joanne Benoit graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Montreal in 1980. She completed her specialty in obstetrics and gynecology in 1985 and received her certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr. François Bissonnette
MD, FRCSC
Dr. François Bissonnette is Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Montreal. He is an associate clinical professor and winner of the Van Campenhout award for the quality of his teaching.
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reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
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biosurance
Dr. Jason M. Boman
MD, FRCS(C)
Dr. Jason Boman received his medical degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2001 and completed his residency training in urology at McGill University in 2006. He then completed a 2-year fellowship in male reproductive medicine and microsurgery at McGill University.
fertility
urologist
r&d
Dr Jocelyne Desjardins
MD, Gynecologist obstetrician
Dr Jocelyne Desjardins, MD is a doctor, specialist in obstetric and gynecology.
fertility
Dr. Ariane Godbout
MD, FRCPC
Dr. Ariane Godbout is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Montréal where she completed her specialist training and obtained her certificate from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism. She then traveled to Paris to the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital to complete a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and high-risk pregnancy.
fertility
endocrinologist
r&d
Dr. Robert Hemmings
MD, MSC, FRCSC
Dr. Robert Hemmings is a graduate of the University of Sherbrooke in medicine and physiology (MSc). He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University. Moreover, he has a sub-specialty in infertility and reproductive endocrinology approved by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology that was completed in 1983.
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reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
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Dr Eric Himaya
Dr. Eric Himaya completed a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy at the University of Montreal. He then obtained his medical degree from the same university, specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Laval University, and subsequently completed his subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Montreal.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr. Wael Jamal
MD, FRCSC
Dr. Wael Jamal received his Bachelor of Health Sciences and his medical degree from the University Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia in 1998. Then he moved to Montreal to complete his training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2007.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr. Jacques Kadoch
MD
Dr Jacques Kadoch is an associate professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal.
Dr Jacques Kadoch is a founding member of the clinique ovo, and holds the position of Medical Director, and Research Director at The Fertility Partners
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reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
Dr. Louise Lapensée
MD, FRCSC
Dr. Lapensée is an obstetrician gynecologist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Université de Montréal since 1996. She was an obstetrician gynecologist at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) from 1996 to 2020. She has been very active in the field of obstetrics and gynecology research since 1997.
fertility
founder
direction
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
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biosurance
Dr. Maude Lefebvre
MD, FRCPC
Dr. Maude Lefebvre completed her doctorate in medicine at the Université de Montréal in 2007 and completed her training as a geneticist at Ste-Justine Hospital, Université de Montréal, in 2012. She was certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Medical Genetics) in 2012.
fertility
genetics
r&d
Dr. Sylvain Ménard
MD, FRCSC
Physician and engineer, Dr. Sylvain Ménard made his first studies in engineering at Laval University and then completed his medical degree at the University of Sherbrooke in 2004.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr Nathalie Neveu
Endocrinologist
Dr. Neveu obtained her medical degree and master's degree in surgery (MD,CM) from the Faculty of Medicine of McGill University in Montreal in 1998. She then did her residency in internal medicine and then her fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at McGill University.
fertility
endocrinologist
r&d
Dr Francis Petrella
MD, FRCSC
Dr. Francis Petrella is a urologist specializing in male fertility, sexual medicine, and men's health. His clinical practice is dedicated to assisting couples facing male fertility issues, men suffering from sexual dysfunction, and individuals dealing with various urological problems.
urologist
fertility
Dr. Vincent Ponette
Dr Vincent Ponette, MDCM'02, MBA'02, is an assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine in McGill university. He is an attending physician in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the division of maternal-fetal-medicine at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Dr. Ponette has a keen interest in the McGill OB/GYN educational program where he consecutively assumed the roles of the undergraduate and the post-graduate program director.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
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Dr. Marie-Hélène Racicot
MD, FRCSC
Dr. Marie-Hélène Racicot completed her doctorate in medicine at the Université de Montréal in 2004, followed by a specialty in obstetrics and gynecology and obtained her certificate from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2009. She then completed a subspecialty in reproductive endocrinology at the Université de Montréal from 2009 to 2011.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr. Talya Shaulov
Dr. Shaulov has been practicing at the clinique ovo since 2014. In 2009, she completed her doctorate in medicine at the Université de Montréal. She then obtained a specialty in obstetrics and gynecology in 2014 at the Université de Montréal and a subspecialty in reproductive endocrinology at McGill University from 2014 to 2016.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr. Camille Sylvestre
MD, FRCSC
Dr. Camille Sylvestre is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Université de Montréal and works at CHU Ste-Justine and clinique ovo fertility. She is Head of the Division of Gynecological Endocrinology of Reproduction and Infertility in the University Department.
fertility
reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist
r&d
Dr Sophie Venne
MD, Gynecologist obstetrician
Dr Sophie Venne, MD is a doctor, specialist in obstetric and gynecology.
fertility
Dr. Armand Zini
MD, FRCS(C)
Dr. Armand Zini is Professor of Urology at McGill University and Head of the Division of Urology at St. Mary's Hospital in Montreal. Dr. Zini is the Director of the Andrology Scholar Program at McGill University and currently supervises a Clinical Fellow.
fertility
urologist
r&d
Healthcare professionals
Dr. Marie-Hélène Bertrand
Psy.D., Psychologist
Dr. Bertrand is a clinical psychologist and member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec and joined the OVO clinic team in 2021. She has several years of experience in many practice settings and with diverse clienteles.
psychology
fertility
Vittoria Camurri
Canadian Certified Genetic Counsellor
Vittoria earned an M.Sc. in genetic counselling from Université de Montréal in 2019.
She has been working at ovo fertility inc. for over two years. She specializes in genetic counselling relating to preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and preconception risks.
genetics
fertility
Marie-Claire Lalonde
Clinician Psychologist
psychology
fertility
Dr Delphine Maillé
Psy.D., Psychologist
Dr. Delphine Maillé is a clinical psychologist who specializes in infertility, perinatality, and couple’s therapy. She provides a welcoming space for people who are grappling with the roller coaster of emotions that often accompany the fertility process.
psychology
fertility
Anne-Marie Mitchell
Nutritionist
Nutritionist Anne-Marie Mitchell obtained her bachelor's degree in human nutrition sciences from McGill University in 2004. She has accumulated several work experiences in clinical nutrition; first in a hospital environment on care units and in an outpatient clinic, to then focus on practice in a private clinic.
Nutritionist
fertility
Directors
Cynthia Fortin
Director of Operations and Business Development
In 2007, Cynthia Fortin earned her diploma in health, assistance and nursing from École de formation professionnelle Compétences 2000, after which she joined the Ordre des infirmiers et infirmières auxiliaires du Québec. She received the medal of merit, awarded to the top-performing student in the program. She began her career at Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal in the critical care unit.
direction
lab
biosurance
prenatal
Chantal Courcy
Human Resources Manager
A human resources professional, Chantal has over 20 years’ experience in SMEs and major corporations across several business sectors, including telecommunications and health.
fertility
direction
lab
r&d
biosurance
prenatal
Jeffrey Friedman
Chief Financial Officer
Jeffrey Friedman is a chartered accountant with more than 25 years of corporate CFO experience. He started his career and worked as a public accountant for 6 years before he made his way towards industry. He is an experienced entrepreneur and a financial leader who drives corporate initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability.
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lab
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biosurance
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Amel Ouessai
Director of operations - ovo Fertility
Amel Ouessai has been working for more than 15 years in the management of operations and the management of human resources in SMEs and large companies. In 2005, she began her management career as Director of Operations in various business areas (banking, telecommunications, childcare and medical).
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Dr. Simon Phillips
Regional Scientific Director, PHD
Simon Phillips graduated in 1992 from the University of Plymouth in England. He completed his training at the Hallam Medical Center, London, in the laboratory of Professor Robert Edwards. Following training on all aspects of clinical embryology, he obtained the necessary licence to practice intracytoplasmic sperm injections in the UK.
fertility
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r&d
Chloé Plénet
Director of Communications
Chloé Plénet studied marketing and communications in France. Over the next 5 years, she worked for different medical companies in France as a marketing and project manager.
fertility
direction
lab
r&d
biosurance
prenatal
Dr Artak Tadevosyan
Scientific Director
Dr. Artak Tadevosyan is the scientific director and head of the medical laboratory (ovo labo) and the family cord blood bank (ovo biosurance). He is a certified clinical biochemist with a specialization from the province of Québec and a fellow of the Académie canadienne de biochimie clinique.
direction
lab
biosurance
prenatal
r&d
Marion Vivien
Director of operations ovo r&d
Marion Vivien completed her pharmacy studies in France and also obtained a master's degree in the field of clinical research and drug development in 2012.She began her career at SERVIER laboratories in Paris as project manager.
direction
r&d
Medical delegate
Laurence Filion-Cloutier
Medical delegate/Clinical counsellor
Laurence Filion-Cloutier earned a degree in pharmacology from Université de Sherbrooke in 2014. The following year, she completed a certificate in marketing management at HEC Montréal in order to perfect her knowledge of management and marketing in a pharmaceutical setting. During her studies, Laurence worked in the pharmaceutical industry, holding various positions in regulatory affairs, medical information, and pharmacovigilance.
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lab
biosurance