A dedicated team to support you
Welcome to Fertilys! Our medical team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care within a professional environment that prioritizes your well-being.
Our devoted experts will guide you every step of the way, whether it's for medical consultations, specialized procedures, or personalized advice.
Explore this section to get to know Dr. Miron and his team—highly qualified professionals prepared to provide you with top-notch healthcare.
We are proud to introduce our two founders, Dr. Pierre Miron and Moncef Ben Khalifa. These two pioneers in the field of infertility founded the Fertilys clinic in 2013 and for over ten years have assisted hundreds of couples in building their families.
Dr. Pierre Miron, an international figure in fertility, has established three in vitro fertilization programs in Quebec over the course of 30 years. Committed to supporting infertile couples, he co-founded the Infertility Association of Quebec (ACIQ).
Moncef Benkhalifa is a reproductive biologist and cytogeneticist, holding qualifications from the Faculty of Medicine in Clermont-Ferrand. After serving in various roles at the Mérieux Foundation, he established his own R&D laboratory in the field of reproductive medicine and genetics (ATL). In 2013, he co-founded the first assisted reproduction center, Fertilys, with Dr. Pierre Miron.
Fertilys clinic is led by an exceptional team of dedicated leaders who share a common passion. Dr. Cheng Wei Xiao provides unwavering guidance to our medical team, bringing unmatched expertise to our practice. Marie-Claire Bélanger, a trailblazer in fertility research, conducts groundbreaking studies that empower us to offer the finest treatments to our patients.
Debbie Montjean, in her role as IVF Laboratories Director, maintains rigorous standards for our embryologists, ensuring the utmost quality in their work. Our Chief Nurse, Kimberley Fauteux, provides a compassionate and attentive touch to our patients throughout their journey.
Philippe Joanis, as the Director of Finance and Operations, ensures the financial stability of the clinic and efficiently coordinates all operations.
Together, this exceptional team of leaders guides us in our fundamental mission: transforming your dreams of starting a family into a tangible reality.
Our medical team is here for you. They will listen, take the time to answer your questions and reassure you. Our specialists place all their skills at your disposal to help you achieve your dream of starting a family.
Fertilys takes pride in having exceptional collaborators to assist our patients. Marie-Alexia Allard, a clinical psychologist and member of the Order of Psychologists, has specialized in the field of fertility and perinatology for several years. She supports individuals through the challenges of their parenting journey, providing them with support and a space for reflection throughout their process. Véronique Charbonneau-Lefebvre is a psychologist and a member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec. Specializing in sexual and couples therapy, she provides support to individuals and couples facing challenges related to infertility and its associated treatments. Vanessa Perrone holds two degrees in human nutrition and has nearly 15 years of clinical experience. She is committed to communicating the preventive potential of nutrition and the importance of cultivating a positive relationship with food.
Are you passionate about reproduction and fertility? Would you like to work with professionals who care about others’ wellbeing? Our team is waiting for you. Whether you’re a nurse, embryologist, lab technician, receptionist, administrative employee or physician, you’ll discover that at Fertilys human relationships are truly at the heart of all we do.
Fertility affects many couples who may feel isolated, as the topic still remains relatively taboo in our society. My role is to reassure our patients and guide them through the emotional roller coaster of assisted reproductive techniques.
Amandine Dubray Clinical nurse
The atmosphere at Fertilys is like no other. We are a close-knit family, and our patients are a part of our family. Within the nursing team, we truly are sisters at heart.
Kimberly Fauteux Head nurse
I love my job. I feel fulfilled when I am responsible for guiding patients through their treatments, tests, and medications. I am moved every time I hear the reaction of future parents when I announce a pregnancy to them.
Vanessa Chouinard IUI nurse coordinator
