Dr. Ian Bookman

Dr. Ian Bookman, MD - The Tummy Clinic

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.



Frequently Asked Questions

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by a variety of symptoms, including cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you’ll need to manage long term. The cause is not well understood.

There is no definitive test to diagnose IBS. IBS is diagnosed after your doctor has reviewed your symptoms and occasionally ordered tests to rule out other conditions.

Visits at the Tummy Clinic are not covered by OHIP or your provincial health care system, however, most extended healthcare plans cover many aspects of the care you will receive here, such as visits to Naturopathic Doctors, Dietitians, Social Workers or Psychotherapists. Check your benefits package or contact your insurance company for more information.

Prior to your first visit, you will be asked to fill out intake forms providing basic information about your current health concerns, past health history, family history and other basic information.

Your first visit will be with one of our Naturopathic Doctors and will last approximately 60 minutes. Your Naturopathic Doctor will do a full assessment and devise a personalized treatment protocol incorporating our unique team of Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners and Psychotherapists.

We hear you. We create personalized plans designed to take your unique symptoms and concerns seriously. Our protocols are designed by a team of Gastroenterologists and reflect an evidence-based approach. We work together to make sure we are all in sync.

If your family doctor feels assessment with a Gastroenterologist is required and you haven’t already been assessed by one-our clinic will happily redirect referrals from family doctors to our Gastroenterologists.

Otherwise, our program is focused on the aspects of your treatment plan that our Gastroenterologists feel would best be provided by our specialized team members