Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
FellowMale Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College
- 2019
ResidencyDivision of Urology, Western University
- 2017
MPH - Clinical EpidemiologyHarvard University
- 2014
MDUniversity of Ottawa
- 2010
Diploma - Graduate in Clinical Research (PGDip) McGill University
- 2009
BScMcGill University
-
DrPH - EpidemiologyColumbia University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2024
UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
- 2019
UrologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Awards and honors
- 2024
Top DocPhoenix Magazine
- 2023
Top DocPhoenix Magazine
- 2021
Arnold Belker Traveling FellowSociety for the Study of Male Reproduction
- 2021
Reviewer of the YearFertility and Sterility
- 2020
NIH Travel AwardAmerican Society of Andrology
- 2020
Urology Traveling ScholarSociety of Male Reproduction and Urology
- 2019
Allan Rosenfield ScholarshipColumbia University
- 2019
Urology Care Foundation ScholarAmerican Urological Association
- 2018
Traveling FellowshipSociety for the Study of Male Reproduction
- 2018
Western Surgery Internal Research FundWestern University
- 2017
Resident Research Travel GrantWestern University
- 2015
Best Poster of Session Northeastern Section, American Urologic Association
- 2015
Best Presentation Resident Research Day, Western University
- 2014
Medical Student AwardUniversity of Ottawa
- 2014
Aesculapian Society AwardUniversity of Ottawa
- 2013
Ontario Medical Student BursaryUniversity of Ottawa
- 2013
Medical Student Achievement AwardUniversity of Ottawa
- 2013
Undergraduate Medical Education Leadership Competency AwardUniversity of Ottawa
- 2011
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) GrantUniversity of Ottawa
- 2009
Dean’s Honor ListMcGill University
- 2009
Dean’s Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research ListMcGill University
- 2005
J.W. McConnell ScholarshipMcGill University
Professional memberships
- 2024 - 2027
MemberUrology Care Foundation Reproductive and Sexual Health Committee, American Urological Association
- 2024 - 2025
Chair2025 Meeting Program, Arizona Urological Society
- 2024
MentorUndergraduate Plummer Scholars Plus (UPS+) Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2024
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine
- 2024
Grant ReviewerUrology Care Foundation, American Urological Association
- 2024
MemberGrant Committee, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
- 2024 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Men's Health
- 2023
Poster Session ModeratorSexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
- 2023 - present
LeadFaculty/Residency Mentorship Program, Urology Residency, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2023 - present
MemberSociety of Reproductive Surgeons
- 2023 - present
MemberPhoenix Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- 2023 - present
Section EditorCore Curriculum Committee, American Urological Association
- 2023 - present
MemberYoung Researchers Committee, International Society of Sexual Medicine
- 2023 - present
MemberPacific Coast Reproductive Society
- 2023 - present
Faculty AnchorRegional Interest Group, Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
- 2023 - present
MemberAbstract Review Committee, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
- 2022 - 2023
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2022 - present
MemberPhoenix Urologic Society
- 2022 - present
MemberWestern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2021 - present
MemberThe Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2019 - 2021
Canadian RepresentativeResidents Committee, American Urological Association
- 2019 - present
MemberCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
- 2017 - present
MemberSociety of Study of Male Reproduction
- 2017 - present
MemberInternational Society of Sexual Medicine
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Andrology
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine
- 2017 - present
MemberSexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
- 2015 - 2017
Canadian RepresentativeResidents Committee, American Urological Association
- 2014 - 2019
MemberOntario Medical Association
- 2014 - 2019
MemberCanadian Medical Association
- 2014 - 2019
MemberProfessional Association of Residents of Ontario
- 2014 - present
MemberCanadian Urological Association
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Urological Association
- 2013 - 2014
ChairOntario Medical Students Association (OMSA)
- 2011 - 2013
ChairThe Ontario Medical Students’ Weekend (OMSW), Ontario Medical Students Association (OMSA)
Publications