Waqqas Afif

Dr. Afif, an accomplished clinician, educator, and researcher, brings a wealth of expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Gastroenterology. 

Dr. Afif earned his M.D.C.M. from McGill University, followed by residency training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He further specialized in IBD through a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) and obtained a Master of Science in Epidemiology at McGill. He has been a faculty member at McGill since 2009, progressing to Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine in 2017. His leadership roles include Site Director for Gastroenterology at the Montreal General Hospital, Co-Director of the Multidisciplinary Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic, and Director of the Clinical Trials Unit at the McGill IBD Centre. In 2025, he was appointed the Director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).

As an internationally recognized researcher, Dr. Afif has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and led numerous clinical trials focusing on optimizing biologic therapies for IBD. His contributions to advancing patient care and education have been recognized through multiple awards, including the Michael Lichter Teacher of the Year Award in 2024. A dedicated mentor, he has played a pivotal role in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows, previously serving as Chair of the Gastroenterology Competence Committee at McGill.