Dr. Ian Bookman
MD
Ian Bookman, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Toronto who specializes in diseases of the digestive system, including general gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Dr. Bookman provides patient care and performs endoscopic procedures at St. Joseph’s Health Centre as well as at the Kensington Screening Clinic. He received his medical degree and fellowships in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from the University of Toronto, and is also certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bookman is the President of the Ontario Association of Clinical Endoscopists, he also founded the charity Bum Run to raise awareness of colon cancer screening and prevention, which has raised more than $500,000 net for charity.
Dr. Bookman and Dr. Zenlea, along with our dedicated team of founders, established The Tummy Clinic with a shared vision of providing comprehensive care for IBS. While Dr. Bookman and Dr. Zenlea do not see patients directly, they understand that IBS management requires more than just medical treatment. They recognize the vital role of psychosocial and behavioral strategies—approaches that fall outside their personal scope of practice but are essential for long-term symptom relief.
At The Tummy Clinic, our team of experts actively provides the hands-on, multidisciplinary care needed to help patients manage IBS effectively.