IVF Canada Fertility Centre
2347 Kennedy Rd, Suite 304, Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON, M1T 3T8
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Established
1983
Locations
2
Doctors
5
Private IVF
Not listed
About
IVF Canada Fertility Centre is one of the longest-running fertility clinics in the Greater Toronto Area, with full-service locations in Scarborough (2347 Kennedy Rd) and Thornhill/Markham (7191 Yonge St). Founded by Dr. Peter Leung in the mid-1980s, the clinic has been responsible for many of Canada's reproductive medicine 'firsts' — including the country's first IVF pregnancy, first frozen embryo transfer baby, first donor-egg pregnancy, first ICSI birth, and first gestational surrogacy pregnancy. Today, IVF Canada is an officially designated Ontario Fertility Program (OFP) clinic and provides government-funded IVF, IUI, and medical fertility preservation, with the clinic itself stating there is no waitlist for funded cycles at either location.
The full treatment menu includes IUI, IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, embryo freezing, oncofertility, donor egg and donor sperm cycles, gestational surrogacy coordination, PGT-A and PGT-M genetic testing, ovulation induction, recurrent pregnancy loss management, surgical sperm retrieval (PESA/TESA), hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy. The team of five physicians — Dr. Peter Leung, Dr. Farid Abdel Hadi, Dr. Haidar Mahmoud, Dr. Tiao Virirak Kattygnarath, and Dr. Anthony Auyeung — holds combined expertise spanning reproductive endocrinology, minimally invasive reproductive surgery, bioethics, and AI applications in fertility care, with consultations available in English, French, Mandarin/Chinese, Thai, and Lao. IVF Canada explicitly welcomes LGBTQIA+ couples, single mothers, and single fathers, and offers third-party reproduction support through a dedicated coordinator.
On-site services extend beyond clinical treatment to include a pharmacy, naturopathic doctor, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and wellness programming. Patients can access financing through Credit Medical, and the clinic prominently informs patients about the new Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit, which refunds 25% of eligible expenses up to $5,000 annually for cycles starting in 2025.
What Makes Them Unique
Complex Cases & Specialty Programs
Dedicated Recurrent Pregnancy Loss treatment page. IVF treatment page explicitly lists 'women with diminishing ovarian reserve or egg quality' and 'female reproductive conditions (e.g., blocked fallopian tubes)' under who benefits from IVF.
Research & Affiliations
Site documents Canadian 'firsts': first IVF, first IVF twins/multiples, first FET baby, first donor ova baby, first ICSI pregnancy and birth, first gestational surrogacy pregnancy and birth, first PGD pregnancy and birth, first blastocyst-stage embryo culture pregnancy and birth. Founder Dr. Peter Leung trained at the Royal Women's Hospital of Melbourne (world's second-ever successful IVF centre). Per third-party sources, the team established Canada's first infertility program (LIFE program) in 1983.
Treatments & Pricing
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI is offered as a first-line fertility treatment, with unlimited cycles available under the Ontario Fertility Program for eligible patients.
IVF
IVF is offered as the clinic's flagship treatment. IVF Canada's team performed Canada's first successful IVF pregnancy and the clinic continues to offer full-cycle IVF including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval under sedation, and fresh or frozen embryo transfer.
Egg Freezing
Egg freezing is offered for both elective and medical reasons, with a dedicated overview page and on-site cryopreservation lab.
Embryo Freezing
Embryo freezing is part of the clinic's cryopreservation program. IVF Canada's team performed Canada's first frozen embryo transfer baby and continues to offer FET as a routine part of IVF cycles.
Fertility Preservation
Fertility preservation is offered for both elective and medical indications, with a dedicated service page and integration with the clinic's cryopreservation lab.
Ovulation Induction
Ovulation induction is offered as a standalone treatment and as part of IUI and IVF cycles, with cycle monitoring through ultrasound and bloodwork.
Egg Donation
Egg donation is offered through three pathways: known donors, selected donors, and partnerships with reputable U.S. fertility centres for international donor cycles.
Sperm Donation
Donor sperm is accepted from Canadian-compliant sperm distributors including CAM-AM Cryoservices, Outreach Services, and ReproMed. Known donors are also supported under Health Canada regulations.
Surrogacy / Gestational Carrier
Gestational surrogacy is offered through a dedicated Third Party Coordinator who guides intended parents through Canada's altruistic surrogacy framework. The clinic was responsible for Canada's first gestational surrogacy pregnancy and birth.
Andrology / Male Fertility
Andrology services include sperm testing and surgical sperm retrieval via PESA/TESA (Percutaneous and Testicular Epididymal Sperm Aspiration) for men with severe male-factor infertility.
Genetic Testing (PGT)
Preimplantation genetic testing is offered including PGT-A (aneuploidy screening) and PGT-M (monogenic / single-gene defect screening).
Medical Fertility Preservation
Oncofertility services are offered for patients facing cancer or other medical treatments that may impact future fertility. Eligible patients can access OFP-funded medical fertility preservation.
Pricing & Funding
Inclusivity & Accessibility
2SLGBTQI+ Welcoming
Family Planning page explicitly states: 'IVF Canada offers full support for heterosexual couples, LGBTQIA+ couples, single moms, and single dads.' The IVF treatment page lists 'Same sex partners' under who benefits from IVF. The OFP page reiterates that funded access is not based on gender, sexual orientation or family status.
Single Parents by Choice
Family Planning page explicitly mentions full support for 'single moms, and single dads.' OFP page lists 'single individuals' under non-medical infertility eligibility.
Languages Offered
English, French, Thai, Lao, Mandarin/Chinese
Medical Team
Dr. Peter Leung
Infertility, Ovulation Induction, Fertility Surgery
Founding physician of IVF Canada (1987). Trained at U of T, McGill, UBC, and the Royal Women's Hospital of Melbourne (the world's second-ever successful IVF centre). Member of CFAS and the American Fertility Society. Published a sperm wash method for IUI/IVF in 1984 still used worldwide.
Dr. Farid Abdel Hadi
Bioethics
Cairo University Medical School graduate with a master's in Bioethics from U of T. Helped launch fertility centres in Cairo and Jeddah. Assistant Professor at Queen's University. Licensed in Canada, Egypt, and China.
Dr. Haidar Mahmoud
Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery, Uterine and Pelvic Conditions, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
U of T residency (1995). Former chief of OB/GYN at The Scarborough Hospital for 10 years. Active U of T lecturer. Awarded The Scarborough Hospital Award of Excellence in Medical Education in 2013.
Dr. Tiao Virirak Kattygnarath
Advanced Ivf Protocols, Egg Freezing, Ai in Reproductive Medicine
REI specialist with 15+ years' clinical experience. Trained at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris) and Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg), with a Master's in Biotechnology of Assisted Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia. Former Medical Director at multiple fertility centres. Fluent in English, French, Thai, and Lao.
Dr. Anthony Auyeung
Associate doctor at IVF Canada. Practices at the Markham (Thornhill) location.
2 Locations
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MainIVF Canada Toronto (Scarborough)
Full-service2347 Kennedy Rd, Suite 304, Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON, Canada · M1T 3T8
Neighbourhood: Scarborough (Agincourt)
Get directionsIVF Canada Markham (Thornhill)
Full-service7191 Yonge St, Suite 1111, Markham, ON
Markham, ON, Canada · L3T 0C4
Neighbourhood: Thornhill
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What Patients Say
Based on Google: 4/5 from 155 reviews
Patients love
- Caring and supportive staff
- Knowledgeable doctors (especially Dr. Leung
- Dr. Abdel Hadi)
- Clean and modern facilities (Markham)
- Compassionate nurses
- Successful outcomes / pregnancy stories
- Efficient morning monitoring
Common concerns
- Management and communication issues
- Rushed or impersonal experiences (Markham)
- Administrative oversights
- Post-procedure follow-up gaps
- Perception of profit focus (Scarborough)
- Front-desk professionalism issues
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