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Specialty
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Thoracic Surgery
(Board Certified)
Languages
English
Address
Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange
1310 West Stewart Drive
Suite 503
Orange, CA 92868
Primary Office
Address
Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange
1310 West Stewart Drive
Suite 503
Orange, CA 92868
Get Directions
Phone
(714) 997-2224
Fax
(714) 997-1187
Secondary Office
Address
Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Mission Viejo
26732 Crown Valley Parkway
Suite 226
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone
(949) 364-7249
Fax
(949) 364-7249
Website
Samerkanaanmd.com
Medical Groups & Affiliations
- Mission Hospital Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Hospital Affiliated Physicians
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Meet The Doctor
Primary Specialties
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Thoracic Surgery
(Board Certified)
Secondary Specialties
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General Surgery
(Board Certified)
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education & Training
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Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School
- 1997
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Residency
Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center
- 2004
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Fellowship
University Southern California
- 2007
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Fellowship
Brigham and Women's Hospital
- 2008
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Residency
Washington University
- 2002
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Internship
Northwestern McGraw Medical Center
- 1998
Awards
America's Top Surgeons Award in Thoracic Surgey - Consumers Research Council of America - 2010, 2011 Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award - Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital - 2011 Values in Action Excellence Award - St. Joseph Health - 2010 Values in Action Service Award - St. Joseph Health - 2012 Top Cardiothoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgeon in California, Leading Physician of the World 2014 Jackson and Coker Cum Laude “Doctor of the Year” Finalist, 2013 US News and World Report Top Doctors in America Award,2012 America’s Top Surgeons Award in Thoracic Surgery, 2010-2016 by Consumers Research Council of America Marquis Who’s Who in America Award for 2010-2016
Areas of Interest
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Oncology
Robotic Surgery
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Biography
Biography
Dr. Kanaan specializes in thoracic surgery, minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, esophageal surgery and Heller myotomy. Board certifications include thoracic surgery and general surgery. Every effort is made to ensure a faster recovery for his patients, with measures such as small incisions. Delivery of the highest quality compassionate care is important to Dr. Kanaan. “My patients come first. I treat them as I would want my family treated.”
Personal Interests are family time, soccer and history. Dr. Kanaan is currently accepting new patients.
Certifications
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Areas of Expertise
I specialize in thoracic surgery, minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, esophageal surgery, and Heller myotomy.
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