Dr. James McInnis

Dr. James McInnis, Lt. (N), MD, CCFP, brings a wealth of experience to family and emergency medicine, with a decade dedicated to emergency and trauma care and sixteen years as a family physician. In addition to his medical career, he fulfills roles as a devoted father to four children, an athlete, a lieutenant (N) in the Canadian Armed Forces, a naval reservist, and an active volunteer.

The Early Years

Originally from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, he grew up as the eldest of four siblings, deeply immersed in sports. From hockey to baseball, tennis, and golf, his youth was filled with athletic endeavors, including a stint in Junior A hockey and recognition from the Boston Red Sox for his baseball pitching prowess. Even into adulthood, he maintained his passion for sports, incorporating weightlifting into his routine.

His strong work ethic was evident from a young age, balancing a paper route at ten with a full-time job at McDonald’s by thirteen.
 

Education, Professional Licensure, and Certifications

His educational journey is extensive, with a BBA from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1992. After exploring the United States, he pursued a BSc (Honors) in Biochemistry and Genetics at Dalhousie University, graduating in 1997. Further academic pursuits led to an Epidemiology Certification from Dalhousie University in 2002 and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Dalhousie Medical School in 2004. His internship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, focused on Emergency and Family Medicine.

Professional credentials include the MCC (Licensure of Medical Council of Canada), a Commissioned Rank of Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy, the CCFP (Canadian College of Family Physicians), and a subsequent promotion to Lieutenant (N) in the Royal Canadian Navy.
 

Honors and Awards

His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the Prince Edward Island Top Medical Student Scholarship, the Burke Certificate for Promise in Family Medicine, and a Special Citation for Meritorious Service in the Canadian Armed Forces.
 

Academic Experience

Dr. James McInnis has held various academic roles, including Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Laboratory Studies at Dalhousie University, Senior Post Graduate Clinical Instructor at McMaster University, and Senior Professor and Evaluator at the Canadian Forces School of Physician Assistants in CFB Borden, Ontario.

Serving His Country

His dedication to service is evident through nine years as a Lieutenant (N) in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he fulfilled roles as a medical officer, disaster response team member, and bio-terrorism medicine consultant.
 

Clinical Experience and Medical Practice

He served as an Emergency Physician at McMaster University Hospital before transitioning to Director of Care at Wasaga/Angus Community Health Center – Family Practice. Additionally, he joined the Medical Division of the Canadian Armed Forces as a Class B reservist in 2010.
 

Volunteer Work

Volunteering has always been integral to his life, beginning with his involvement at the Barrington Street Shelter in Halifax during medical school. He continued his volunteer efforts at shelters in Hamilton and Toronto and at an STD clinic.
 

A Family Man, A Man of Faith

He treasures his role as a father to three daughters (ages 24, 19, and 9) and one son (age 22), actively engaging in their lives and supporting their interests. His commitment extends to coaching hockey, assisting with figure skating, and volunteering with his daughter’s dance troop.

Dr. James McInnis is also a devout Christian, attending services regularly at Mapleview Christian Church with his children.

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