Dr. Ben is a Nova Scotian of Acadian-Metis heritage who spent his early years in Havre Boucher, NS.  After graduating from Antigonish East High School, he attended St. Francis Xavier University where he graduated in 1973 with a BSc, Hon Bio.  In 1978, he obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree from Dalhousie University, NS.  

 

Since 1979, he has practiced rural medicine in Cape Breton, NS.  Although, he has a very large general practice, he has special interests in chelation therapy, metal toxicity, personal and employee/workplace wellness.  In the past three years, he has been recognizing and treating tick borne diseases.  

 

Dr. Ben lives on the beautiful Bras D'Or Lake with his wife, Karen and their golden retriever, Maya.  Together they have six wonderful children and a grandchild.  He likes to keep well by pedal biking, kayaking, weights, swimming and walking with Maya.

 

He attempts to keep people from becoming patients with wellness activities.  Dr. Ben also does his best to help patients by following Sir William Osler's approach whereby if one listens long enough to a patient, together the answer will be found.