Dr. Ingrid Lai Reproductive Endocrinologist, Markham Fertility Centre
Project yourself into the future and think about which fertility decisions at this time in your life would give you the least amount of regret years from now, no matter the outcome.
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 at McMaster University in 2020. She also obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the University of Toronto where she received multiple scholarships from the Department of Physiology. 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 authored several publications and was a two-time winner of the Dr. JW Knox Ritchie Research Award from the University of Toronto Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Lai provides care related to all aspects of reproductive medicine, and has a special interest in fertility preservation and fertility-related surgery.
More About Dr. Lai
We asked each of our doctors some questions so you can learn about who they are as people, not just scientists and clinicians.
What motivates you?
It is such a privilege to be a part of someone’s fertility journey. I want to educate and empower patients to learn about their fertility so they can feel comfortable and confident to decide what's right for them. We celebrate all the beautiful moments and weather the sad possibilities together.
What is your message to patients who are struggling to create their family?
Everyone’s fertility journey is unique so try to focus on yourself and tune out the “noise”. There will be lots of advice that you'll come across (both solicited and unsolicited), but I hope you are cared for by a fertility specialist who with their expertise helps you navigate your path.
What would your patients say about you?
My patients feel that I genuinely care about them. I build strong connections with my patients and they do not feel like a number. They appreciate having a physician that really listens. They say that I am supportive and treat them with kindness and compassion, which I think are the most important aspects of fertility care.
Markham Fertility Physicians
An all-female, physician-owned group of fertility specialists with a passion for our patients and their goals.
Your care is in the hands of highly trained physicians who have completed five-year residencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, followed by two-year subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at leading institutions in Canada.Our doctors are not only experts in the field but also passionate about their work, providing exceptional care to our patients and their families
with their expertise and compassionate approach.
