Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

We treat patients with IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders and perform complex colorectal surgery to address conditions like cancer.

The Centre for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Mount Sinai Hospital is the largest IBD program in the country. Our specialists are renowned for excellence in the three pillars of patient care, research and education. 

IBD refers to a group of conditions that affect the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These conditions impact the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food and eliminate waste. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main types of IBD.

Canada has one of the highest rates of IBD in the world and that rate continues to rise. Our centre treats more than 7,500 patients a year for IBD and other GI disorders.

Our interdisciplinary team of gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons are at the forefront of cutting-edge medical management and surgical treatment of IBD and complex GI disease.

The centre also performs acclaimed clinical and translational research to advance our understanding of GI disorders and discover life-changing treatments. Sinai Health is home to the GEM (Genetics, Environmental and Microbial) Project, the largest global research project looking to find the causes of Crohn's disease.

We are fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and committed to educating the next generation of specialists. We help train a wide range of medical learners, and our advanced IBD fellowship attracts the brightest talent from around the world.

Our teams provide compassionate care to the largest number of patients with IBD in Canada. We tailor treatment and approaches to improve quality of life and are leading groundbreaking IBD research while training providers from around the world.

Dr. Adam Weizman, Medical Director, Centre for IBD

Clinics and services

Seeing a Gastroenterologist or Colorectal Surgeon

We diagnose and treat IBD and a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders.

Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers

Learn more about the treatments available for cancers of the digestive system. We also offer genetic counselling services through the Zane Cohen Centre for Digestive Diseases.

Colorectal Diagnostic Assessment Program (DAP)

We provide a streamlined approach for people who have recently been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Endoscopy

We perform procedures that help physicians screen for, diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal conditions.

IBD in Preconception and Pregnancy Clinic

We help patients manage their IBD leading up to and throughout pregnancy. 

Promoting Access and Care through Centres of Excellence (PACE)

We are a network that provides virtual appointments to individuals living in rural and remote communities in Ontario. 

Conditions we treat

Crohn's Disease

Learn more about Crohn's disease and how it is treated. 

Ulcerative Colitis