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Dr Ian Phelps
Family Physician
About Dr Phelps
Edit profileDr. Ian Phelps was a respected Family Physician and Emergency Medicine specialist who practiced at the Emergency Department in Fort McMurray, AB, located at 7 Hospital Street, T9H 1P2. Known for his calm leadership and rapid decision-making in critical situations, he served the community with dedication for over two decades. His legacy lives on through the countless patients he helped and the colleagues he mentored. If you were impacted by Dr. Phelps’s care, consider leaving a tribute or message to honor his memory.
Special interest
Dr. Phelps’s medical interests included acute trauma care, musculoskeletal injuries, emergency stabilization, and coordination of multidisciplinary ER teams. He was deeply involved in EMS systems and served as Senior Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services for Alberta Health Services, focusing on improving response protocols and patient outcomes across the province.
Education and training
Dr. Ian Phelps earned his MD from the University of Calgary in 2001, following a Master’s degree from Gonzaga University and earlier paramedic training. He held certification in Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM) and was licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), registration number 013367.
Practice in Fort McMurray, AB
- 7 HOSPITAL ST, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, T9H 1P2
Frequently Asked Questions
He served as Senior Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services for Alberta Health Services from 2011 to 2018, shaping province-wide protocols and training standards.
While his primary focus was emergency medicine, he also contributed to family practice and EMS oversight, ensuring continuity of care across settings.
He was skilled in managing trauma, cardiac events, respiratory crises, and complex surgical emergencies, often under high-pressure conditions.
He was known for his reassuring presence, clear communication, and ability to calm patients and families during critical moments.
Beyond clinical care, he mentored young physicians, improved EMS systems, and built lasting relationships with patients and staff, leaving a profound mark on the community.
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