Assistant Professor

Yolanda Kirkham

Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology

MA, MD, FRCSC

Location

Unity Health Toronto - St. Joseph's Health Centre

Research Interests

digital innovation, Endometriosis, menstrual management in patients with developmental disability, Ovarian cysts, qualitative patient experience, quality improvement and patient safety

Clinical Interests

abnormal uterine bleeding, early diagnosis and management of endometriosis, General obstetrics and gynaecology, ovarian cysts, transition to adulthood, vulvar dermatology and pain

Appointment Status

Primary

Dr. Yolanda Kirkham is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto. After her Masters and medical degrees at the University of British Columbia, she moved to Toronto to pursue her ObGyn residency training. She completed a fellowship subspecialization in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology at the Hospital for Sick Children. She is on staff at St Joseph's Health Centre and Women's College Hospital, where she leads the Young Women's Gynecology Clinic. Dr. Kirkham completed the UofT Certificate in quality improvement and patient safety, Physician Leadership Development Program at Women's College Hospital, and inaugural Media and Medicine postgraduate certificate program at Harvard. Dr. Kirkham enjoys and devotes time to patient education and outreach through online, print, and TV media avenues.

Research Synopsis

Research by Dr. Kirkham can be found under the citation Kirkham YA.