Dr. Emily Tam

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Services Offered

• Sports Medicine – A referral from a Family Doctor or other Physician is required

Dr. Emily Tam graduated from the University of Toronto with an H.B.Sc. She obtained her undergraduate medical degree (M.D.) at McMaster University. She completed the five-year residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) at the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.

As a physiatrist, Dr. Tam sees a variety of patients with musculoskeletal rehabilitation needs and recognizes the importance of working closely with a rehabilitation team.

Her primary clinical practice area is musculoskeletal/sports medicine, and she has a diverse interest and experience in sports injuries affecting those of all ages who play sports at various levels. Dr. Tam leads a healthy and active lifestyle, and her participation in sports has come with an understanding of injuries sustained in tennis, rock climbing (lead climbing), and dragon boating, as well as an appreciation for the challenges one may face during the recovery process, rehabilitation, and return to activity.

Musician rehabilitation is also important to Dr. Tam, given music plays a large role in her life. She obtained her ARCT Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano performance, and also plays other musical instruments, especially with other chamber musicians.

Learn more about conditions Dr. Tam treats: What is Physiatry and how can it help me?

Blog posts: A Physiatrist’s Perspective

• Common injuries in string musicians
• Understanding rock climbing injuries
• Understanding dragon boat injuries