IBD Care Team

Our dedicated IBD care team works together to provide you with comprehensive care.
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Gastroenterologists

Gastroenterologists are physicians who have expertise in treating diseases of the digestive system, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our gastroenterologists include:

Dr. Adam Weizman, co-director, Centre for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dr. Ken Croitoru

Dr. Zane Gallinger

Dr. Vivian Huang

Dr. Sun-Ho Lee

Dr. Geoffrey Nguyen

Dr. Mark Silverberg

Dr. Hillary Steinhart

Dr. Laura Targownik

Colorectal surgeons

Colorectal surgeons perform surgeries on areas of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus. Our colorectal surgeons include:

Dr. Erin Kennedy, co-director, Centre for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dr. Mantaj Brar

Dr. Amandeep Pooni

 

 

Endoscopy technicians

Endoscopy technicians support physicians before and during endoscopic procedures. Learn more about Endoscopy at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Physician assistants

Our physician assistants work with physicians and nurses to ensure continuity of patient care. They can answer patient questions, order some tests and help manage the treatment of IBD.

Nurses

Our registered nurses and nurse practitioners have specialized training in IBD management. They provide care for patients at our outpatient clinics, during hospital stays, and before and after surgery.

Nurses provide counselling, education and support for patients to help them understand and manage their treatment plans.

Enterostomal therapists (NSWOC)

Enterostomal therapists are nurses with specialized training in the care and education of patients with ostomies.

Social workers

Social workers help connect in-hospital patients with community resources and support patient and family well-being. Learn more about our Social Work team.

Dietitians

Dietitians specialize in helping patients manage their symptoms through diet. Learn more about our Clinical Nutrition team.

Pharmacists

Pharmacists help in-hospital patients understand and manage their medications. Learn more about our Pharmacy team.

Learners

Mount Sinai Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. You may see a medical student, resident or other medical trainee as part of your care.