Dr. Jonathan Irish

Dr. Jonathan Irish is an ENT specialist practicing in Toronto, Canada. He is known for head and neck surgical oncology, reconstructive surgery and image-guided cancer surgery.

Professor and Head of the Division of Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Toronto, Kevin and Sandra Sullivan Chair in Surgical Oncology, and Vice President, Clinical, of Ontario Health – Cancer Care Ontario.

About Dr. Jonathan Irish

Full Name: Jonathan C. Irish, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
Credentials: MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Subspecialty: Head and neck surgical oncology and reconstruction
Years in Practice: On staff at Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret since 1992
New Patients: Not publicly confirmed; referral-based academic practice
Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
NPI: Not applicable. NPI numbers are issued only to US providers.

Address and Contact

University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital

Address: 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Address: Room 3-954, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, Canada
Phone: 416-485-9594 (as listed on his AHNS profile)

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

Oral cancer
Melanoma and skin cancer of the head and neck
Thyroid cancer
Head and neck reconstructive surgery
Image-guided and robotic surgery through the Guided Therapeutics (GTx) program

Education and Training

Medical School: MD, University of Toronto, 1984
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles and University of Toronto
Master’s Degree: MSc in Molecular Biology, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, 1991
Fellowship: American Head and Neck Society fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology, 1991, under Dr. Patrick Gullane

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Specialist Certification: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
Other Fellowships: FACS; Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Hospital Affiliations: University Health Network: Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Academic Appointments: Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Surgery, and Speech Language Pathology, University of Toronto; Senior Scientist, Princess Margaret

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

President of the American Head and Neck Society, 2017 to 2018
Chief of Surgical Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 2000 to 2016; Provincial Head of the Surgical Oncology Program at Cancer Care Ontario, 2008 to 2021
Leads the Guided Therapeutics program; research in theranostics and nanoparticle therapeutics for cancer
Delivered the 82nd Herbert S. Birkett Memorial Lecture at McGill University
Named among Toronto Life’s best doctors

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Jonathan Irish known for?

Dr. Jonathan Irish is known for head and neck surgical oncology, reconstructive surgery and image-guided cancer surgery.

Where does Dr. Jonathan Irish practice?

He practices at University Health Network in Toronto, at Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

How can I book with Dr. Jonathan Irish?

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Dr. Jonathan Irish