Nafisa Dharamsi, M.D.
(née Moosani)
AE 402-840 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3A 1S1
Phone: (204) 787-4250
Fax: (204) 787-1479
E-Mail: ndharamsi@hsc.mb.ca
EDUCATION
2005
2003-2005
1998-2003
1995-1998
1992-1995
1991-1992
1986-1991
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Pediatric Urology Fellow, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Resident, Department of Urology, The University of Manitoba
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) June 1998, The University of Calgary
Masters of Science (M.Sc.), Medical Genetics, The University of Calgary
Independent studies in medical science research, The University of
Calgary
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Biology/ Bachelor of Education (B.Ed),
Secondary Education, The University of Calgary
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2004
2002
1998-2003
1997
1995-1997
1995-1996
1992-1995
1991
1991
Research Fellow in Pediatric Urology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
The University of Calgary, Department of Urology (during elective)
The University of Manitoba, Department of Urology
Infertility Clinic, Dr’s K. Jarvi and A. Zini, The University of Toronto
Nephrology/Urology, Dr’s LK Carr, A. Pierratos, and J. Honey, The
University of Toronto
Palliative Care, Dr’s W. Grisdale and M. Verhoef, The University of
Calgary
History of Medicine, Dr’s P. Cruse and J. Jarrell, The University of
Calgary
Genetics of Infertility, Dr R. Martin, The University of Calgary
Genetics of Developmental Delay, Dr. R. McLeod, Alberta Children’s
Hospital
Alberta Regional Fertility Program, Dr. A Pattinson, The University of
Calgary
Comparison of Canadian and Japanese school systems, Dr. R.
Hirabiyashi, The University of Calgary and Hokkaido University
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Roth M, Psooy K, Dharamsi N, Koyle M, and G. Mingin. 2008. Endoscopic management
ablation of vaginal septation. Presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting in
October, 2008 in Boston, MA. Published in Journal of Pediatric Urology. March 2, 2010.
Dharamsi N, Sheldon C and Goebel J. 2006. Kidney Transplantation. Chapter 25 in: The KelalisKing-Belman Textbook of Clinical Pediatric Urology (Docimo SG, Canning DA, Khoury AE,
editors), 5th edition, Taylor and Francis, London/New York/Philadelphia, pp 367-385.
Dharamsi N and AG Lewis. 2005. Administration of Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitor (L-NAME)
Prior to Orchiopexy Improves Fertility in Cryptorchid Mice. Presented at the American
Academy of Pediatrics Meeting in October, 2005 in Washington, D.C. Work nominated for a
Basic Science Finalist Award.
Dharamsi N and AG Lewis. 2005. Administration of Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitor (L-NAME)
Prior to Orchiopexy Improves Fertility in Cryptorchid Mice. Presented at the American Society
of Andrology meeting-Testis Conference April 2005. Won Trainee Research Award.
Dharamsi N, Sheldon C . Management quandary. Case 2005: management of vaginal agenesis. J Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology, Oct 18(5):359-62.
Defoor W, Dharamsi N, Smith P, Sekhon D, Colombo J, Riden D, Reddy P, Sheldon C, and E
Minevich. 2005. Use of mobile extracorporeal shock wave lithotripter: experience in a pediatric
institution. Urology 65(4): 778-81.
Dharamsi N, Defoor W, Minevich E, Reddy P, Kramer L, Wacksman J, and C Sheldon. Bladder
Neck Reconstruction in Children with Complex Urological Anomalies. Presented at the
American Urological Association Meeting, May 2004.
Dharamsi N and CW Hyndman. The Calgary Experience with endoscopic management for
vesicoureteric reflux. Presented at the Prairie Urology Association Meeting, February 2002.
Leonard MP, Dharamsi N and PE Williot. 2000. Outcome of gastrocystoplasty in tertiary
pediatric urology practice. J Urol. 164 (3 pt 2): 947-950.
Peirratos A, Dharamsi N, Carr LK, Ibanez D, Jewett MA and RJ Honey. 2000. Higher urinary
potassium is associated with decreased stone growth after shock wave lithotripsy. J Urol 164(5):
1486-1489.
Dharamsi N, Peirratos A, Carr LK and RJ Honey. Higher urinary potassium and its association
with stone growth post ESWL. Presented at the Prairie Urology Meeting, February 2000.
Dharamsi N, Leonard MP and PE Williot.1999. The Manitoba experience with
gastrocystoplasty. Presented at the Prairie Urology Meeting, February 1999.
Moosani N, Chernos J, Lowry RB, Martin RH and A Rademaker. 1999. A 47,XXY fetus resulting
from ICSI in a man with an elevated frequency of 24,XY spermatozoa. Human Reprod
14(4):1137-1138.
Dharamsi N, Jarvi K, Asch M, Ginsberg B, Margolis M and A Zini.1997. Effect of adult
varicocele embolization on testicular volume. Presented at the Canadian Fertility and Andrology
Society meeting in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, September 1997.
Moosani N, Pattinson HA, Carter MD, Cox DM, Rademaker AW, and RH Martin. 1995.
Chromosomal analysis of sperm from men with idiopathic infertility using sperm karyotypes and
fluorescence in situ hybridization. Fert Ster 64(4):811-817.
Moosani N, Nielsen D and J Jarrell. 1996. The worldwide impact of hexachlorobenzene.
History of Medicine-The University of Calgary.
Moosani N and RH Martin. 1994. Assessment of chromosomal abnormalities in sperm of
infertile men using sperm karyotyping and fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH). Presented
at the American Society of Human Genetics , Montreal, Quebec.
Moosani N and RH Martin. 1994. Chromosomal analysis of sperm from infertile men.
Presented at the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), St Andrew’s, New Brunswick.
Winner of the Best Student Paper Award.
Moosani N, Spriggs EL, Chorney MJ, Mortimer D, and HA Pattinson. 1992. The use of
photographic film for scoring the acrosin content of human spermatozoa. Presented at the
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), Kananaskis, Alberta.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR
“Common Problems in Pediatric Urology” session to Pediatricians at the University of Manitoba, January
2009.
“CUA Guidelines” presented at Western Pediatric Urology Update on behalf of Dr. K. Psooy, February
2008
“Medical, Surgical or No treatment?” session to Pediatricians at the University of Manitoba, March 2006
“Warning signs from the Prenatal Ultrasound” session to Neonatologists at the University of Manitoba,
November 2006
“Urological Management of Genetic Diseases” session to Pediatric Genetics Department at the University
of Manitoba, February 2007
Full day session given in Dauphin Manitoba to Family Physicians, May 2007
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
American Urological Association
Canadian Urological Association
Pediatric Urologists of Canada