Personal Care Team
Doctors
At Genesis, our Personalized Care Teams take a holistic approach to the art and science of fertility treatments. From our experienced doctors and reproduction specialists, to our lab technicians and administration staff, every single member of the Genesis team is 100% committed to providing you with the most positive experience imaginable. In addition, Genesis offers the largest staff-to-patient ratio of any fertility centre in Canada, ensuring all our patients receive the best care possible.
Dr. Margo Fluker MD, FRCSC
Dr. Jason Hitkari MD, FRCSC | Co-director
Dr. Sonya Kashyap MD, MSc Epi, FRCSC, FACOG | Co-director
Dr. Gary Nakhuda MD
Dr. Beth Taylor MD, FRCSC | Co-director
Dr. Al Yuzpe MSc, MD, FRCSC | Co-director
Our physicians are experts in patient care, research and education.
Nurses – See the Team
Dedicated and professional, our team of nurses represent the some of the best in the field of Reproduction Medicine to be found anywhere. Their goal is to provide a holistic and compassionate experience for all our patients.
- Deck Agustin RN
- Paula Anderson RN, BSN
- Wendy Baker RN, BSN
- Nicola Carroll, RN
- Biddy Collings BA, RN, Nurse Manager
- Janice Copeland BSN, RNC
- Gerry Courtney RN
- Patricia Friesen, Nursing Assistant
- Kelly Gray RN, MSN
- Andrea Haydu RN
- Danielle Hebner RN, BSN
- Jeannie Lowe, Sterile Supply Technician
- Anna Kongyuy-Lainer RN
- Nora Lee RN
- Sue McKeachie RN, BSN
- Bronwen Mountain, Nursing Assistant
- Fariba Panahi, Nursing Assistant
- Amrit Purbah, Nursing Assistant
- Maureen Shaffer RN
- Maureen Smith RN
- Katy Tadi RN, MSc
- Brenda Toyoda, Nursing Assistant
Lab Techs – See the Team
While our new lab facility at Genesis represents the finest in state-of-the-art technology, it’s the specialized talents of our embryologists and dedicated laboratory staff that help us achieve our excellent results.
Admin Staff – See the Team
Our efficient administration staff is dedicated to providing all our patients with a friendly and worry-free Genesis experience. You can count on them to help you with any questions you may have on obtaining referrals or booking an appointment.
- Krista Adamic
- Stacy Bonnes
- Tammie Cox
- Jan Flemington
- Michelle Frappier
- Holly Harris
- Tammie Lafreniere
- Rachel Li
- Kathy Mildenstein
- Tracey Mills
- Brenda Morrice
- Yvonne St.Pierre | Manager, Finance Department
- Gyn Wylie BGS, CHRP | Operations and HR Director
AFFILIATED Fertility Professionals
PHYSICIANS
- Dr. Victor Chow | Urologist
- Dr. Mark Nigro | Urologist
- Dr. Kenneth Poon | Urologist
- Dr. Stacey Elliott | Sexual Medicine
- Dr. Laurie Neapole | Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. Kathy Wise | Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. Imran Pirwany | Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
- Dr. Shaun Tregoning | Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
- Dr. Elizabeth Waterman | Maternal Fetal Medicine
We also work with doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support your treatment if you would like to incorporate TCM into your care. We are happy to work with your TCM doctor. We have an affiliation with the team at Acubalance Wellness Centre. The Acubalance team provide on-site acupuncture during IVF procedures.
Counselors
At Genesis Fertility Centre we offer a number of support resources. In addition to talking to your physicians and nurses, we also encourage you to use the support provided by professional counselors.
Our counselors are all experienced in helping couples cope with fertility issues. They can help you learn strategies for dealing with stress, managing your IVF cycle, and nurturing your relationship with your partner.
Each IVF & ICSI completed cycle (eggs retrieved) includes one counseling session. You have the option of using your counseling time before or after your IVF procedure.
- Pre-IVF counseling: You pay the counselor directly. Following egg retrieval, you can submit your counseling session receipt to be reimbursed.
- Post IVF counseling: Please ask your counselor to contact the Genesis Fertility Centre accounting department prior to the counseling session for invoicing instructions. The counselor will invoice Genesis directly for your counseling session.
If you wish to schedule time with a counselor, please choose any counselor from the following list or feel free to draw on support from counselors in your local community. Call them directly to book an appointment.
List of Counselors
For Donor Egg, Donor Sperm, Surrogacy and Fertility Counselling:
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| Karin Schwartz, MSW or | (604) 696-1696 | $130/hour |
| Janna Stark Glassman, MA | www.neworiginscounselling.com | |
| 310-2902 West Broadway | ||
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| Karen Kranz, PhD, R. Psych | (604) 730-8803 | $160/hour* |
| 203 – 2628 Granville Street | ||
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| Chandra Sen, MA, RCC | (604) 732-1081 | $140/hour* |
| 1945 West 16th Avenue | ||
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| Emily Koert, MA, RCC | (604) 842-6523 | $110/hour |
| 203- 2628 GranvilleStreet | ||
| Vancouver, BC |
*Plus an additional fee to generate a (required) written report for donor egg and surrogacy treatments.
For Fertility Counselling and Sexual Medicine:
| Mary Chiasson, MA, RCC | (604) 908-6139 | $110/hour |
| #1 – 3657 West 16th Avenue | ||
| Vancouver, BC | ||
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| Marianne Gareau, PhD or | (778) 887-1695 | $175/hour |
| David Brown, MSW, RSW | ||
| 1309-750 West Broadway | ||
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| Bianca Rucker, RN, PhD | (604) 731-4466 | $185/50 minutes |
| Sexual & Relationship Issues | ||
| 400 – 601 West Broadway | ||
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| Louise Kirkhope, MSW, RCC | (250) 741-4421 | $95/hour |
| 107-335 Wesley Street | www.conceivableoptions.com | |
| Nanaimo, BC | ||
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| Joan Wale, RN, BScN, RCC | (250) 598-5791 | $80/hour |
| 209-2186 Oak Bay | www.islandnet.com/therapy/wale.html | |
| Victoria, BC | ||
| Terry Karpman, PhD | (780) 421-1747 | $170/50 minutes |
| 602 10216 — 124th Street | www.edmontonpsychologists.org | |
| Edmonton, AB | ||
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| Kristina Towill Ph.D., R.Psych. (CPBC 1545) | (250) 763-2030 | $175/hour |
| 302 – 3320 Richter Street | ||
| Kelowna, BC | ||
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Additional Groups and Associations
Vancouver Infertility Peer Support Group (VIPS)
Tel: 604.320.7330 or 604.576.0037
Contact: Jennifer Hillman
Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia (AFABC)
Tel: 604.320.7330
Contact: Jennifer Hillman
Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC)
Web: www.iaac.ca
Email: info@iaac.ca
Vancouver contact: Sue Tel: 604.266.6470
Email: info@familypassages.ca
Kamloops contact: Joyce Tel: 250.828.6899
Email: jrchrist@telus.net
Single Mothers By Choice
Email: SMCVAN-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Contact: Nicola