Edward A. Carrington, MD, is a board-certified family practice physician who built his private practice in Mesa, Arizona. He believes that the best medical care is delivered when doctors and patients spend time together openly talking about issues and concerns that go well beyond the reason that originally brought the patient to the doctor’s office in the first place. Dr. Carrington believes that an all-encompassing approach to health, wellness, and prevention leads to healthier, more vibrant lives for his patients. He began his journey as a physician as a pre-med undergraduate at the University of Alberta in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Carrington earned his medical degree from the University of Alberta Medical School. He then interned at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with training in surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology.  During his career, Dr. Carrington has received many accolades, including being named Top Doc by Phoenix Magazine as well as Best Doctors in America. He serves on the board of directors for the Desert Physician Association and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.