Dr. Shirin Dason BSc., MD, FRCSC (OBGYN), REI (She/Her)
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist (REI)
Dr. Shirin Dason earned her Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacology and human biology at the University of Toronto, followed by her Medical Degree, which she obtained at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. Shortly afterwards, she completed both her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and her GREI Fellowship at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Dason has received numerous professional honours, distinctions and awards. These include the prestigious Knox Ritchie Research Award from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Mount Sinai Hospital two years in a row for two separate, original research projects. Nationally, Dr. Dason was awarded a resident research grant by the PSI Foundation as well as a training grant by the CFAS for work in the area of fertility medicine, specifically looking at PGT-A and recurrent pregnancy loss and Frozen Embryo Transfer outcomes. She was also awarded two scholarships and a merit award during her schooling.
She is a sought-after instructor and mentor, delivering lectures, workshops and seminars annually. Dr. Dason is “particularly passionate about fertility education”, specifically, advocacy to improve family planning education among physicians and improved education within the sexual health curriculum in high schools. In addition, she has a keen interest in teaching medical students and learners about the social justice and advocacy issues associated with becoming a physician, and she believes in encouraging all learners to reflect on these aspects of health as they approach any medical problem.
Dr. Dason continues to pursue research opportunities on a variety of subjects, including imaging guidelines for the endometrium, and fertility in specialized patient populations.
She has published articles, case reports and abstracts in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals and has been invited to deliver lectures and presentations to medical audiences both locally and nationally. Topics include “Family Planning in a Medical Career” for the Ontario Medical Association and “Fertility and Family Planning for Lawyers” for the Ontario Bar Association as well as various medical departments at The University of Toronto.
Dr. Dason’s practise includes all areas of reproductive medicine, with a particular interest in family planning including fertility preservation for busy professionals, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and diminished ovarian reserve. She strives to deliver comprehensive patient care and a patient-centred experience. Dr. Dason is passionate about modernizing the field of traditional medicine by prioritizing the well-being and individual needs of each patient.
Dr. Dason 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 The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
Why I Love Being A Fertility Doctor
“I really understand what my patients are going through because I have gone through it myself. My husband and I struggled with unexplained infertility and multiple failed transfers and early losses. We are so fortunate to have our two children now. I think my medical expertise as an ObGyn and REI combined with my personal experience as a patient gives me the unique ability to understand the importance of compassionate care.”