First Ave Family Medical Ctr

Dr. Carter is one of the best GPs I've ever worked with in my life. I've had several and am chronically ill, so I spend more than my fair share with him. He is always empathetic, sympathetic and professional. He doesn't gaslight me, as several doctors had in the past. He is knowledgeable and wise. Wise enough to admit when he doesn't know the answers and is more than happy to help connect you to someone who may. Something else I rarely saw in other practitioners through the years. He has been amazing since the day he took over the practise, despite having inherited far too many patients from his predecessor, who was also too kind for his own good. He may be hard to make an appointment with, but when you get there, he gives you his undivided attention and never rushes his patients out the door. In this day of instant gratification, it seems patients have lost patience. If he is guilty of anything, in my humble opinion, it's that he cares too much for too many with very little thanks, it appears.
Apr 16th, 2022

I understand covid has made things difficult - but maybe consider buying a second phone line. Once I finally got through, I was told Dr. Carter is triaging and they will get back to me. This was a week ago and I've heard nothing about making an appointment since. I haven't been able to reach anyone myself either. The phone line is constantly in use.
Jun 18th, 2020

For all of the posts in relation to not being able to make an appointment, maybe talk to the Federal and provincial government. The reason it takes so long is due to the lack of GP's. The reason for the lack of GP's is that they don't get paid as much as other fields of Medicines. Maybe call your local MP to suggest an increase of OHIP payments to GPs as they are over-worked, over capacity with patients and under paid. Just saying. I happen to enjoy the Carter's and find them delightful. You really should be posting issues that they have control over. Cheers
Mar 3rd, 2020

Feb 24th, 2020

Awesome staff, and a nice environment! Dr carter has done a good job taking over for dr hurtwig
Mar 15th, 2019