Dr. Edward McInnis, Lt. (N), MD, CCFP, has an extensive family and emergency medicine background. With ten years specializing in emergency and trauma medicine and sixteen years as a family physician, his career is marked by a wide range of experiences. In addition to his medical practice, he is a committed father of four, an athlete, a lieutenant (N) in the Canadian Armed Forces, a Navy reservist, and a dedicated volunteer.
He was born and raised in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. As the oldest of four children, he developed a passion for sports early on, engaging in hockey, baseball, tennis, and golf. He played hockey and baseball competitively, including Junior A hockey, and was evaluated by the Boston Red Sox as a potential baseball pitcher. His athletic interests continued into adulthood, adding weightlifting to his activities.
His strong work ethic was evident from a young age. He began a paper route at ten and started his first full-time job at McDonald's at thirteen.
Dr. Edward McInnis's educational journey is notable. He completed a BBA in 1992 at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After some time off to travel the United States, he earned a BSc (Honors) in Biochemistry and Genetics from Dalhousie University in 1997. In 2002, he received an Epidemiology Certification from Dalhousie University, following his entry into Dalhousie Medical School in 2000, graduating in 2004 with a Doctor of Medicine degree. He completed his internship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where he pursued Post Graduate Studies in Emergency and Family Medicine.
He holds several licenses and certifications, including the Licensure of Medical Council of Canada (MCC), a Sub-Lieutenant rank in the Royal Canadian Navy, and accreditation from the Canadian College of Family Physicians (CCFP). He was later promoted to Lieutenant (N) in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Dr. Edward McInnis has been recognized with various honors and awards throughout his career. These include 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. He has also contributed to research on the effects of Prolia in Osteoporosis and presented research on "Physicians in the Military."
He has held numerous academic positions, including Associate Professor 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.
He served as a Lieutenant (N) in the Canadian Armed Forces for nine years and continues to serve as an active Class B reservist for the Royal Canadian Navy. His roles included medical officer for soldiers, member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), consultant in bio-terrorism medicine, and liaison officer for the Canadian Armed Forces Physician Assistant Program.
In the clinical field, Dr. Edward McInnis worked as an Emergency Physician at McMaster University Hospital for four years before joining the Wasaga/Angus Community Health Center – Family Practice, where he served as Director of Care. In 2010, he joined the Medical Division of the Canadian Armed Forces as a Class B reservist.
Volunteering is a significant part of his life. During medical school, he volunteered at the Barrington Street Shelter in Halifax, providing medical exams for people experiencing homelessness. He continued similar volunteer work in shelters in Hamilton and Toronto, assisting individuals in exiting the sex trade and ensuring their safety and education. He has also tutored children in group homes.
Dr. Edward McInnis is a devoted family man with three daughters and one son. He enjoys spending time with his children, supporting their activities, and volunteering as a minor hockey coach and parent helper. He has been involved with the Simcoe Figure Skating Club and his daughter's dance troop.
A practicing Christian, he attends Mapleview Christian Church weekly with his children, embodying his faith daily. His multifaceted career and personal life reflect his commitment to medicine, family, sports, and community service.
