Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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.
Clinics and services
We diagnose and treat IBD and a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders.
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.
We provide a streamlined approach for people who have recently been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
We perform procedures that help physicians screen for, diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal conditions.
We help patients manage their IBD leading up to and throughout pregnancy.
We are a network that provides virtual appointments to individuals living in rural and remote communities in Ontario.
Learn more about Crohn's disease and how it is treated.
Learn more about ulcerative colitis and how it is treated.
Explore resources for living with IBD, including peer support, tips and articles.
Learn more about the required preparation for a colonoscopy.
Your care team
Learn more about the members of our dedicated health-care team who work together to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Refer a patient
We accept referrals from health-care providers. Visit our referral criteria for more information.
