Who is Dr. John Philpott?
Dr. Philpott, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, DiP Sport Med, is licensed to practice medicine in both Canada and California. He was formerly the team physician for the Canadian Senior Men’s Soccer Team, and continues to serve as a physician for Skate Canada’s Senior National Team as well as, the current team physician for the Canadian Senior Men’s Basketball Team. He was selected to serve as a Figure Skating Venue Physician at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Games.
He is also a sports medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic Canada Midtown, an Assistant Professor, Section of Community Paediatrics at the University of Toronto, and is a committee member for the University of Toronto’s Sport and Exercise medicine PGY3 residency program as well as, as CASEM’s credentials committee.
What is Sports Medicine?
The practice of Sports Medicine involves the diagnosis, management and prevention of injuries and conditions related to sports, exercise and physical activity and is performed by a Sports Medicine Physician. Sports Medicine Physicians are medical doctors that have completed an additional specialized training, fellowship and national certifying examination, in sports and exercise medicine. In order to assist with a diagnosis, a Sports Medicine Physician can order, discuss and interpret tests results (e.g.: Ultrasound, MRI, CT scan and X-rays). They work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote and maximize the rehabilitation process. Sports Medicine Physicians can provide patients with recommendations on the most appropriate rehabilitation program and treatment approach, provide advice on sport-specific training, nutrition and exercise, prescribe bracing or medications, as well as individualized guidelines for return to sport. They have extensive knowledge in sport safety, specific injury guidelines (e.g. concussions) and associated recommendations.
Locations to reach Dr. John Philpott
Toronto East General Hospital Medical Centre
840 Coxwell Avenue - Suite #219 Toronto, ON M4C 5T2
(across from MGH in professional services building)
Fax: (416)-696-0022