Ontario Fertility Program (OFP) Funded IVF Cycles Now at Pollin. No Waitlist! - Learn More
Start your fertility journey closer to home with local testing and cycle monitoring in Markham, while accessing Polllin Toronto specialists, lab, and care team.
Patients local to Markham get a home base for the most frequent appointments, and only have to travel to Pollin Toronto for advanced procedures, egg retrievals, sperm freezing and embryo transfers.
Your plan is guided by reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists. Consult in-person or virtually.
Eligible Markham patients can access no waitlist, funded IVF cycles.
Appointment bookings, test results, medication reminders, and access to your care team—all on your phone.
Local appointments are coordinated with Pollin’s broader care team and Toronto lab when required.
Markham patients can complete *diagnostic testing and cycle monitoring—bloodwork and ultrasounds—locally at Markham Women’s Imaging Centre located at 39 Main St.
When it’s time for advanced procedures such as egg retrieval, sperm freezing or embryo transfer, patients visit Pollin Toronto with full coordination from the same care team.
*sperm collection for testing requires travel to Pollin Toronto or requisition to local lab
Patients local to Markham get local convenience without giving up access to Royal College-certified specialists, state-of-the-art lab access and a dedicated care team.
Patients local to Markham can access all services through Pollin Toronto while completing the most frequent appointments closer to hom
Start with a specialist consultation and a clear plan before treatment decisions.
Discuss fertility preservation options, AMH/AFC testing, timing and cycle expectations.
Complete frequent cycle monitoring testing—bloodwork and ultrasounds—closer to home.
Support and personalized plans for LGBTQIA2S+ family building, donor conception, single parent by choice, and more.
Your initial specialist consultation (and subsequent follow-ups) can be virtual or in-person at Pollin Toronto. Once your plan is created, your care team will map out what can happen in Markham and what happens at Pollin Toronto.
Blood work and ultrasounds coordinated by your Pollin care team.
*sperm collection for testing requires travel to Pollin Toronto or requisition to local lab
Monitoring can happen locally during the appointments that happen most often.
Egg retrievals, embryo transfers, sperm collection and advanced lab and cryostorage/preservation services happen at Pollin Toronto.
Meet with a Pollin physician virtually, or in-person at Pollin Toronto, to review your medical and fertility history and family building goals. Complete *diagnostic testing for you, and your partner (if applicable) locally.
*sperm collection for testing requires travel to Pollin Toronto or requisition to local lab
Meet with your physician virtually or in-person to review your diagnostic results, and discuss your personalized, comprehensive plan options and costs.
Complete frequent bloodwork and ultrasound monitoring locally at Markham Women’s Imaging Centre.
Travel to Pollin Toronto for egg retrieval, embryo transfer and cryopreservation/storage procedures with fully coordinated support.
Immediate access to Royal College-certified specialists, and fertility care for all family building goals with less travel time.
Every Polllin patient is guided by a Royal College-certified REI from the first consultation through the final embryo transfer.
State-of-the-art technology, AI assisted tools, embryology and cryopreservation facilities.
Frequent appointments happen closer to home—reducing travel time and costs.
Appointment bookings, test results, medication reminders, and access to your care team—all on your phone.
Support for LGBTQIA2S+ family building, single parents by choice, and donor-conception pathways.
Access time sensitive fertility care in weeks, not years.
Patients local to Markham are able to complete all their specialist consultations and follow-up consultations virtually or in-person at Pollin Toronto. *Diagnostic testing and cycle monitoring— blood work and ultrasounds — can be completed locally at Markham Women’s Imaging Centre, 39 Main St.
*sperm collection for testing requires travel to Pollin Toronto or requisition to local lab
Patients local to Markham are required to travel to Toronto for egg retrieval, embryo transfer and cryopreservation/storage procedures with fully coordinated support.
Yes. Eligible Ontario patients can access funded IVF through Pollin Toronto, with local monitoring in Markham and procedures coordinated through Pollin Toronto.
Yes, you do need a referral to see a fertility specialist in Ontario, however Pollin can facilitate one for you through an OHIP-covered, virtual appointment with our partner GP if you do not have your own GP.
You can book an initial consultation directly through our website without a referral and a member of our care team will contact you before your appointment date to get you set up with one.
No — your fees and care plan are the same, whether you’re monitored locally, or in Toronto.
Complete testing & cycle monitoring at Markham Women’s Imaging Centre at 39 Main Street North. Patients travel to the Yonge and Eglinton clinic only for egg retrieval, embryo transfer, freezing and storage procedures. Free parking is available at the Markham location.
2360 Yonge St., 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4P 2E6
Markham Women’s Imaging Centre
39 Main St. Markham N #1, Markham, ON L3P 1X3
Book a consultation and review your goals, local monitoring options, funding eligibility, and the next steps that are right for you.
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Dr. Garbedian is one of Canada's leading reproductive health experts, dedicated to providing evidence-based and compassionate fertility care.
Dr. Garbedian is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). She is a member of Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS), Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada (SOGC), and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).Follow Dr. Garbedian on Instagram @dr. kim_md, where she's passionate about increasing fertility awareness and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their reproductive health.
Dr. Taerk has over a decade of experience in reproductive health, with expertise in fertility surgery.
Dr. Taerk is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). He is a member of Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS), Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada (SOGC), and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Dr Taerk has a masters in psychiatry and a specialized interest in the emotional toll that infertility and fertility treatment can take on an individual or couple.
Dr. Vastis is a Royal College-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist, dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based fertility care.
Trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr. Vastis has conducted research exploring the impact of environmental pollution and wearable technologies on fertility outcomes. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is an active member of professional and community health organizations.
As President of the Hippocrates Hellenic Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Vastis is a recognized leader in both medicine and public health advocacy. Fluent in Greek and English, she is committed to providing culturally sensitive and compassionate care to Toronto’s diverse community.
Dr. Cassandra Greenberg earned her medical degree at the University of Toronto. She completed residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology and subsequently a Fellowship in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (GREI) at McMaster University.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and is a member of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC).
Dr. Greenberg has a special interest in egg freezing and family building for LGBTQ+ couples. She is committed to providing honest and compassionate care and helping each patient along their unique fertility journey toward their goal of building a family.
Follow Dr. Greenberg on Instagram @cassandragreenbergmd where she provides evidence-based information on fertility and fertility treatment.
Dr. Bergmann has over 20 years of experience practicing as a Naturopathic Doctor, with a focus in fertility, women’s health and Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) acupuncture.
Dr. Bergmann graduated with a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and holds an Honors Bachelor of Science. Dr. Bergmann is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS), and is registered and licenced with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO).
Dr. Bergmann brings a unique blend of holistic care and in-depth medical knowledge.
At Pollin, we believe in providing comprehensive care for all aspects of your fertility journey. That's why we are proud to have an in-house naturopath as a part of our expert team. This unique advantage ensures that all your care needs, from conventional fertility treatments to holistic and natural approaches, can be addressed under one roof. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond medical expertise, offering you a well-rounded and personalized approach to fertility care that sets us apart.
Dr. von Hagen developed a deep passion for fertility care during her clinical internship in 2016, as part of the Fertility and Reproductive Health focus shift. Her personal experience with IVF further fueled her commitment to helping others facing similar challenges, leading her to share her journey and expertise in her book, My PCOS Pregnancy: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Pregnant with PCOS.
Dr. von Hagen, ND holds a Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where she was honoured to receive the prestigious Humanitarian Award. Prior to her naturopathic training, she earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Kinesiology from Queen’s University and a Master's in Clinical Anatomy from Western University.
She is a registered and licensed naturopathic doctor with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), and is an active member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).
Dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care, Dr. von Hagen, ND is passionate about empowering her patients with the knowledge and support they need to achieve their health and fertility goals.
