Meet The Team
Experts in Advanced Laparoscopy, Fibroids,
Endometriosis and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
At the Toronto MIGS Centre, we believe in providing quality care to our patients. Our surgeons offer a diverse range of minimally invasive surgical procedures to meet the needs of our patients.
Our 8 MIGS Staff are University of Toronto academic faculty and are located at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
We have:
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4 full time AAGL accredited advanced laparoscopic surgeons, and
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4 full time urogynecologists with recognized urogynecology fellowship training that includes advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Gynecologic Surgeons
Dr. Janet Bodley, MD MEd FRCSC
Wellness Director ObGyn Residency Program, University of Toronto
Urogynecology Resident Training Coordinator, SHSC site and University of Toronto
Postgraduate training site coordinator, SHSC
MDMSA President, SHSC
Phone: 416-480-5089
Fax: 416-480-5622
Assistant: Laura
Program: Urogynecology/minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology
Dr Bodley is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s medical school and completed her urogynecology fellowship training at WCH/SHSC (University of Toronto). She holds a Masters in Education (OISE) and has an interest in faculty development with focus on mentorship and role modeling. She also has a special interest in healthcare humanities and physician wellness.
Dr. Louise Gagnon, MD CM MScCH FRCSC
Undergraduate training site coordinator, SHSC
Phone: 416-480-5845
Fax: 416-754-0244
Assistant: Marylin
Program: Urogynecology/minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology
Educational background:
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Graduated from medical school at McGill University in 2009
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Completed postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Toronto in 2014
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Completed a two-year fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS)/Urogynecology at the University of Calgary in 2016
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Completed a Master of Education through University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Health Practitioner Teacher Education
Research:
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Research interests include surgical outcomes of urogynecology procedures
Education/Teaching:
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Education interests include evaluation methodology and curriculum development and assessment
Dr. Jamie Kroft, MD MSc FRCSC
Phone: 416-480-4535
Fax: 416-480-4405
Assistant: Joanne
Program: minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology
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Completed University of Toronto obstetrics and gynaecology residency in 2010
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Completed a fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in 2011, certified through the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
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Completed a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology through McMaster University
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Clinical interests include fibroids, endometriosis and minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery
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Research interests include surgical outcomes of minimally invasive gynaecologic procedures
Dr. Rose Kung, MD MSc FRCSC FACOG
Founding Director and Current Co-Director of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) minimally invasive gynecologic surgical Fellowship training program, SHSC (2002-present)
Former Director, Urogynecology Fellowship training program, WCH/SHSC
Phone: 416-480-5036
Fax: 416-480-5050
Assistant: Sharon
Program: Urogynecology/minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology
Dr Kung graduated from the University of Toronto’s medical school and completed her Urogynecology Fellowship training in Vienna, UCLA & Women’s College Hospital (University of Toronto). She has a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology (McMaster University). Dr Kung has an interest in disorders associated with female incontinence and prolapse as well as endometriosis and fibroids. She was instrumental in the development of laparoscopic urogynecology in Canada and was the first in the country to perform laparoscopic Burch, laparoscopic colposacropexy and laparoscopic suburethral sling procedures.
Dr. Patricia Lee, MD CM LLM FRCSC FACOG (FPMRS)
Head, Division of Gynecology, SHSC
Head, Division of Urogynecology, University of Toronto
Director, Urogynecology Fellowship training program, SHSC
Phone: 416-480-6740
Fax: 416-480-6741
Assistant: Maureen
Program: Urogynecology/minimally invasive surgery, gynecology
Dr Lee is full-time staff urogynecologist at SHSC. She completed medical school at McGill University, Urogynecology Fellowship training at the University of Toronto, and is American Board subspecialty certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). She is interested in surgical outcomes, quality improvement, as well as surgical education research.
Dr. Grace Liu, MD MSc FRCSC
Phone: 416-480-5063
Assistant: Sandra
Program: minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology
Dr. Liu is a full-time active staff at SHSC. She has special expertise in the medical and surgical management of complex fibroids and stage IV endometriosis. She graduated from medical school at the University of Toronto and completed a fellowship in advanced gynecologic endoscopic surgery through AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) in 2001. She has a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology from Harvard University.
Dr. Leslie Po, MD MSc FRCSC
Lead, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, Gynecology, SHSC
Phone: 416-480-5982
Fax: 416-480-6841
Assistant: Stacey
Program: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinical profile
After graduating from immunology at the University of Toronto and graduating from medicine at Queen’s University, Dr. Po completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Toronto. Following residency, she completed the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) fellowship in minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery. Dr. Po also has a Master of Science in Healthcare Quality from Queen’s University.
In addition to obstetrical care, her practice focuses on the management of fibroids and endometriosis, as well as advanced laparoscopic surgery. She has been invited to present at national and international meetings on management of fibroids and endometriosis. She is also one of the preceptors for the AAGL fellowship program at Sunnybrook.
Research interests
Dr. Po’s research interest is in quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS). She is currently the gynaecology lead for QIPS at Sunnybrook. She is also actively involved in QIPS at the University of Toronto and nationally for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
Dr. Herbert Wong, MD MSc FRCSC
Co-Director of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) minimally invasive gynecologic surgical Fellowship training program, SHSC
Phone: 416-480-6780
Fax: 416-480-5159
Assistant: Robin
Program: minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology
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Full-time active staff since April 2005 in obstetrics and gynaecology with a subspecialty in advanced laparoscopic surgery
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Completed a fellowship in advanced gynecologic endoscopic surgery though the AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) in 2004
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Completed a master of science in physiology in 1994
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Co-director of the AAGL fellowship training program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (only one of two AAGL training programs in Canada)
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Focus on laparoscopic hysterectomies, laparoscopic fibroid surgery and laser surgery for endometriosis
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Education interest in surgical training of fellows, residents and medical students
Fellows (July 2019 - June 2020)
Dr. Elise Farmer (first year fellow)
Dr. Neetika Sidana (first year fellow)
Dr. Courtney Jolliffe (second year fellow)
Our Charge Nurses
Irene – Operating Room, Gynecology
Jennifer – Clinic Procedure Area, Urogynecology