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Nahid Punjani, M.D., M.P.H.

  1. Urologist

Nahid Punjani, M.D., M.P.H., is a urologist with a special interest and fellowship training in male infertility and men's health.

Dr. Punjani attended McGill University in Canada for his Bachelor's of Science degree followed by a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research. He completed his medical school at the University of Ottawa in Canada, followed by his Urology residency at Western University in Canada. During his residency he concurrently completed a Master of Public Health Degree in Clinical Epidemiology from Harvard University. He then completed a fellowship in Male Reproductive and Sexual Medicine at Cornell University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. During this time he also started and continues his Doctor of Public Health Degree in Epidemiology at Columbia University in New York.

His clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of male infertility and men's health. He has expertise in vasectomy, sperm retrieval, vasectomy reversal, TESE, microTESE, penile prosthesis, penile plication as well as grafting, testicular prosthesis, and benign penile and scrotal surgery. Additionally, he also has strong interests in research and trainee education.

  1. Doppler ultrasound
  2. Intralesional injection therapy
  3. Penile implant insertion
  4. Penile rehabilitation
  5. Penile self-injection therapy
  6. Sperm collection for fertility treatment
  7. Testicular biopsy
  8. Varicocelectomy
  9. Vasectomy
  10. Vasectomy reversal
  1. 2021
    FellowMale Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College
  2. 2019
    ResidencyDivision of Urology, Western University
  3. 2017
    MPH - Clinical EpidemiologyHarvard University
  4. 2014
    MDUniversity of Ottawa
  5. 2010
    Diploma - Graduate in Clinical Research (PGDip) McGill University
  6. 2009
    BScMcGill University
  7.  
    DrPH - EpidemiologyColumbia University

Certifications

  1. 2024
    UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
  2. 2019
    UrologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top DocPhoenix Magazine
  2. 2024
    Platinum Review AwardJournal of Sexual Medicine
  3. 2023
    Top DocPhoenix Magazine
  4. 2021
    Arnold Belker Traveling FellowSociety for the Study of Male Reproduction
  5. 2021
    Reviewer of the YearFertility and Sterility
  6. 2020
    NIH Travel AwardAmerican Society of Andrology
  7. 2020
    Urology Traveling ScholarSociety of Male Reproduction and Urology
  8. 2019
    Allan Rosenfield ScholarshipColumbia University
  9. 2019
    Urology Care Foundation ScholarAmerican Urological Association
  10. 2018
    Traveling FellowshipSociety for the Study of Male Reproduction
  11. 2018
    Western Surgery Internal Research FundWestern University
  12. 2017
    Resident Research Travel GrantWestern University
  13. 2015
    Best Poster of Session Northeastern Section, American Urologic Association
  14. 2015
    Best Presentation Resident Research Day, Western University
  15. 2014
    Medical Student AwardUniversity of Ottawa
  16. 2014
    Aesculapian Society AwardUniversity of Ottawa
  17. 2013
    Ontario Medical Student BursaryUniversity of Ottawa
  18. 2013
    Medical Student Achievement AwardUniversity of Ottawa
  19. 2013
    Undergraduate Medical Education Leadership Competency AwardUniversity of Ottawa
  20. 2011
    Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) GrantUniversity of Ottawa
  21. 2009
    Dean’s Honor ListMcGill University
  22. 2009
    Dean’s Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research ListMcGill University
  23. 2005
    J.W. McConnell ScholarshipMcGill University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2027
    MemberUrology Care Foundation Reproductive and Sexual Health Committee, American Urological Association
  2. 2024 - 2025
    Chair2025 Meeting Program, Arizona Urological Society
  3. 2024
    MentorUndergraduate Plummer Scholars Plus (UPS+) Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2024
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine
  5. 2024
    Grant ReviewerUrology Care Foundation, American Urological Association
  6. 2024
    MemberGrant Committee, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
  7. 2024 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Men's Health
  8. 2023
    Poster Session ModeratorSexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
  9. 2023 - present
    LeadFaculty/Residency Mentorship Program, Urology Residency, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  10. 2023 - present
    MemberSociety of Reproductive Surgeons
  11. 2023 - present
    MemberPhoenix Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
  12. 2023 - present
    Section EditorCore Curriculum Committee, American Urological Association
  13. 2023 - present
    MemberYoung Researchers Committee, International Society of Sexual Medicine
  14. 2023 - present
    MemberPacific Coast Reproductive Society
  15. 2023 - present
    Faculty AnchorRegional Interest Group, Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
  16. 2023 - present
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
  17. 2022 - 2023
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  18. 2022 - present
    MemberPhoenix Urologic Society
  19. 2022 - present
    MemberWestern Section of the American Urological Association
  20. 2021 - present
    MemberThe Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  21. 2019 - 2021
    Canadian RepresentativeResidents Committee, American Urological Association
  22. 2019 - present
    MemberCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
  23. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Study of Male Reproduction
  24. 2017 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Sexual Medicine
  25. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Andrology
  26. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine
  27. 2017 - present
    MemberSexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
  28. 2015 - 2017
    Canadian RepresentativeResidents Committee, American Urological Association
  29. 2014 - 2019
    MemberOntario Medical Association
  30. 2014 - 2019
    MemberCanadian Medical Association
  31. 2014 - 2019
    MemberProfessional Association of Residents of Ontario
  32. 2014 - present
    MemberCanadian Urological Association
  33. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Urological Association
  34. 2013 - 2014
    ChairOntario Medical Students Association (OMSA)
  35. 2011 - 2013
    ChairThe Ontario Medical Students’ Weekend (OMSW), Ontario Medical Students Association (OMSA)

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