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Dr Richard Casson
Family Physician, Emergency Physician
About Dr Casson
Edit profileDr. Richard Casson is a dual-certified Family and Emergency Physician practicing in Yellowknife, NT, primarily affiliated with Stanton Territorial Hospital at 4916 47th Street. Known for his calm precision and broad clinical expertise, he provides both primary care and emergency services to residents across the Northwest Territories. If you’ve received care from Dr. Casson, consider leaving a review to help others benefit from his skilled and responsive medical approach.
Special interest
Dr. Casson’s medical interests include acute trauma care, emergency stabilization, rural and remote medicine, chronic disease management, and preventative health. He is experienced in handling high-acuity cases in resource-limited settings and contributes to the continuity of care between emergency and outpatient services, particularly in northern communities.
Education and training
Dr. Casson earned his MD from a Canadian medical school and completed his residency in Family Medicine with additional certification in Emergency Medicine through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. He is licensed by the Northwest Territories Medical Registration Committee and maintains hospital privileges at Stanton Territorial Hospital.
Practice in Frame Lake Community Health Clinic
Frame Lake Community Health Clinic
- Frame Lake Community Health Clinic, 312 Old Airport Road, Yellowknife NT X1A 3T3
Frequently Asked Questions
He practices at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, NT, providing both emergency and family medicine services.
He treats a wide range of acute conditions including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and urgent infections, often in remote or resource-limited settings.
Yes, he offers ongoing management for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and COPD, ensuring continuity between emergency and outpatient care.
His dual training allows him to bridge emergency and primary care, especially valuable in northern communities where access to specialists may be limited.
Absolutely. Sharing your experience helps others in the community find trusted care and supports the visibility of skilled physicians in the North.
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