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Dr James Carson
Family Physician
About Dr Carson
Edit profileDr. James Carson is a veteran Family Physician practicing at Oak Valley Health, located at 255 Main Street, Unionville, ON L3R 2H3. With a career spanning over four decades, he is known for his deep commitment to patient care and his pioneering role in sports medicine within the community. If you’ve been treated by Dr. Carson, consider leaving a review to help others discover a physician who blends clinical expertise with genuine compassion.
Special interest
Dr. Carson’s medical interests include sport-related concussion management, musculoskeletal injuries, and return-to-learn protocols for student athletes. His research has influenced concussion care in educational settings, and he has played a key role in developing evidence-based strategies for safe recovery and reintegration after head trauma.
Education and training
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Dr. Carson earned his MD from the University of Toronto in 1980, completed his rotating internship at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, and holds multiple certifications including CCFP, FCFP, and a Diploma in Sport Medicine from CASEM. He is also an Associate Professor in Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Practice in Oak Valley Health
Oak Valley Health
- 255 Main Street, Unionville, ON L3R 2H3
- 905-477-0027
- 905-477-0065
- https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/
Frequently Asked Questions
He developed return-to-learn protocols that have been adopted by local school boards, ensuring students recover safely and return to academics with proper support.
Yes, his focused practice in sports medicine includes managing musculoskeletal injuries and providing rehabilitation strategies for athletes of all levels.
Absolutely—he’s an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and has mentored resident doctors through core rotations in musculoskeletal medicine.
Yes, as a Family Physician, he provides comprehensive care for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease across all age groups.
He has been serving the Unionville community since 1983 and was notably present at the opening of Markham Stouffville Hospital, where he delivered its first newborn patient.
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