Dr. Wayne Phimister

Dr. Wayne Phimister is a general practitioner and lifestyle medicine specialist with over two decades of clinical experience in family medicine, chronic pain management, and non-pharmacological health interventions. He completed his medical training at the University of Aberdeen before practicing as a family physician and chronic pain expert in Abbotsford, British Columbia. During his time in Canada, he also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Phimister's clinical practice focuses on integrating modern neurological insights, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neuroplasticity, into chronic pain management and rehabilitation. As a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, he emphasises nutrition, gut health, dietary fibre, and preventative strategies to reduce long-term disease burden and manage chronic conditions.

Currently practicing in Edinburgh at private practices including YourGP, Dr. Phimister combines clinical family medicine with lifestyle interventions and patient education. He is also an author who has written multiple books focused on dietary health, wellness, and anti-inflammatory nutrition.