Opening Summer 2026 · Toronto, ON

Hospital expertise,
community care.
Seamlessly connected.

The GUT Centre bridges the gap between hospital and community — bringing academic-level gastroenterology into a modern, accessible clinic, with the continuity and follow-up your patients deserve.

Endoscopy IBD Nutrition Hepatology Infusion Services FibroScan®

Now Opening

Summer 2026

181 Sterling Road, Toronto

"Bridging hospital and community —
expert GI care without the gaps."

What We Offer

Comprehensive
digestive health services

From diagnostic endoscopy to complex IBD management and liver disease, our clinic brings specialist GI care under one roof — with the technology and expertise of a leading academic centre.

Endoscopy

State-of-the-art upper and lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced therapeutic procedures in a modern, safe clinical environment.

IBD Care

Dedicated inflammatory bowel disease clinic for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including biologic therapy and multidisciplinary support.

Nutrition

Integrated nutritional consultation for IBS, celiac disease, post-surgical recovery, and GI-related dietary management.

Hepatology

Expert management of liver disease including fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis by fellowship-trained hepatologists.

General GI

Full-spectrum gastroenterology consultations including GERD, functional gut disorders, and colorectal cancer screening — all under one roof.

FibroScan®

Non-invasive liver elastography to assess liver stiffness and steatosis — a pain-free alternative to biopsy for monitoring liver health.

Infusion Services

On-site infusion suite providing biologic therapies and IV iron infusions — bringing hospital-level treatment into a convenient, patient-friendly clinic setting.

Our Mission

"To provide the full spectrum of patient-centred GI care — exceptional, safe, efficient, and built around the modern needs of every patient."

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Hospital Affiliates

2026

Opening Year

Opening at

181 Sterling Rd, Toronto

About Us

Built for exceptional
patient care

The GUT Centre is a new, state-of-the-art gastroenterology and endoscopic care clinic launching in Toronto. Our mission is to provide the full spectrum of patient-centred GI care — exceptional, safe, efficient, and tailored to the modern needs of every patient we serve.

Founded by experienced gastroenterologists with active academic hospital practices at St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, we bring teaching-hospital expertise to a modern community clinic setting.

Our clinic is designed around the patient experience — reducing wait times, maximising access to specialist care, and delivering it all in a welcoming, purpose-built environment in Toronto's vibrant west end.

Our Physicians

Led by Toronto's
leading gastroenterologists

Our founding physicians bring decades of combined clinical, academic, and research experience — united by a commitment to better GI care for Toronto patients. Additional gastroenterologists and specialized surgeons will also be working from The GUT Centre.

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Dr. Jeffrey Mosko

Gastroenterologist · Co-Founder

Dr. Mosko is a staff gastroenterologist at St. Michael's Hospital with expertise in advanced endoscopy and therapeutic GI procedures. He has held multiple leadership positions within the Canadian GI community.

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Dr. Ian Bookman

Gastroenterologist · Co-Founder

Dr. Bookman is an experienced gastroenterologist with broad expertise in GI, hepatology, endoscopy, and digestive diseases. He has held numerous leadership roles within the GI community and is widely recognised for his excellence in the delivery of care — combining deep clinical knowledge with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.

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Dr. Sam Elfassy

Gastroenterologist · Co-Founder

Dr. Elfassy is Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at St. Joseph's Health Centre, specialising in endoscopy, IBD, and a broad spectrum of GI disorders. He combines academic rigour with a compassionate approach to complex and chronic digestive conditions.

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Dr. Nashla Hamdan Perez

Hepatologist

Dr. Hamdan Perez is a hepatology-trained specialist with advanced training at the Toronto General Liver Clinic. She brings deep expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex liver disease to The GUT Centre team.

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Dr. Christopher Wang

Gastroenterologist · Nutrition

Dr. Wang is a gastroenterologist with specialised expertise in GI nutrition. He provides integrated dietary and nutritional support for patients with IBD, celiac disease, and a broad range of digestive disorders.

More Physicians
Coming Soon

Additional gastroenterologists and specialized surgeons will be joining The GUT Centre team ahead of our Summer 2026 opening.

Hospital Affiliations St. Joseph's Health Centre Toronto St. Michael's Hospital

For Referring Physicians

Welcoming
referrals now

We are accepting referrals ahead of our summer 2026 opening. All referred patients are triaged promptly — directed to our Sterling Road clinic or through our hospital practices depending on clinical need and urgency.

Our goal is to ensure every patient reaches the right level of care, at the right time, with minimal wait and maximum communication back to you.

Fax Referrals: 416-766-5076

How our triage works

Once a referral is received, our team reviews the clinical information and determines the best care pathway for your patient.

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Send your referral Fax to 416-766-5076 — our team will respond promptly
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Clinical triage Our physicians review urgency, complexity, and the most appropriate care setting
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Care pathway assigned Patient seen at The GUT Centre, St. Joseph's, or St. Michael's as appropriate
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You stay informed We keep referring physicians updated with timely consultation notes throughout

Find Us

Located in the
heart of Toronto

Address

181 Sterling Road

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Opening

Summer 2026

Referrals accepted now

Referral Fax

416-766-5076

theGUTcentre.ca

Hospital Affiliates

St. Joseph's Health Centre Toronto

St. Michael's Hospital

181 Sterling Road

Toronto · Ontario · Canada

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