Writing in the British Medical Journal, Dr Margaret McCartney has praised the fact that the smartphone app - in which players have to catch the pocket monsters out in the real world - pushes people to exercise despite not being sold as a health app.
The Glasgow GP said: "Most health apps that promote physical activity tend to get users who want to be healthy. 'Pokemon Go' isn't marketed as a health app, but players still end up doing a lot of walking."
The doctor believes the app could result in streets becoming a "reclaimed playground" with the physical benefits being a happy accident.
She explained: "The possibilities for apps to make the streets an active, reclaimed playground in which to have interconnected fun are boundless. Increased physical activity is a tantalising side-effect. Game on."
Gaming giant Nintendo were forced to add health and safety warnings to the game - developed by Niantic Labs - after several stories emerged on users endangering themselves whilst playing the game emerged.
The added warnings included, "Do not play 'Pokemon Go' while driving", "Do not enter dangerous areas while playing 'Pokemon Go', "Remember to be alert at all times. Stay aware of your surroundings," and, "Do not trespass while playing 'Pokemon Go'".
However, Dr. Margaret believes the smash hit app's benefits outweigh the dangers, and argues that gaming geeks the world over could be helped by some Pikachu action.
She said: "'Pokemon Go' can and should be made safer. Like most things, playing it has a mix of benefit and risk. We never hear about the things that didn't happen: the heart attacks prevented through more exercise, or the vitamin D deficiency that geeks have avoided, blinking in the sunlight while catching a Pikachu monster."
However, the GP did warn that her report was based on anecdotal evidence and not scientific research.
