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Dr Walter Owsianik
Family Physician
About Dr Owsianik
Edit profileDr. Walter Owsianik is a veteran Family Physician practicing in Hamilton, ON, at his clinic located at Suite 101, 605 James Street North. With over 45 years of experience, he offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages, combining deep clinical knowledge with a global perspective shaped by decades of service in travel and tropical medicine. Known locally as “The Travel Doctor,” Dr. Owsianik’s practice is rooted in prevention, education, and continuity—if you’ve been under his care, consider leaving a review to help others discover his trusted and insightful approach.
Special interest
Dr. Owsianik’s medical interests include tropical and travel medicine, lower respiratory tract infections, preventive care, and global health. As Medical Director of Hamilton’s Travel Clinic since 1989, he has specialized in pre-travel consultations, vaccinations, and disease prevention strategies for international travelers. He also treats acute bronchitis and pneumonia, and supports long-term wellness through early risk identification and health promotion. His background includes military medical service, mountain and diving medicine, and international humanitarian missions.
Education and training
Dr. Owsianik earned his MD from Queen’s University in 1976 and holds certifications from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP, FCFP). He also completed a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and pursued advanced training in mountain medicine in Switzerland and diving medicine at DCIEM Toronto. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University and a medical officer for the Port of Hamilton.
Practice in Hamilton, ON
- Suite 101, 605 James Street North, Hamilton ON L8L 1J9
Frequently Asked Questions
He provides pre-travel consultations, vaccinations, and health advice tailored to destination-specific risks, including tropical disease prevention and travel safety protocols.
Yes, he treats acute bronchitis, pneumonia, and other lower respiratory tract infections using evidence-based diagnostics and treatment plans.
Absolutely—he serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University, mentoring future physicians in family and travel medicine.
Yes, he has practiced in the Caribbean and South America with Medical Missions International and completed a tour of duty in Afghanistan as a military medical officer.
His practice is based at Suite 101, 605 James Street North, Hamilton, ON L8L 1J9, and can be reached at (905) 529-8558.
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