About Me
Dr. Kanaan specializes in thoracic surgery, minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, esophageal surgery and Heller myotomy. 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.
Dr. Kanaan is currently accepting new patients and accepts a wide variety of health plans including Medicare.
Specialties
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic Oncology
Board Certification
- Thoracic Surgery Certified
- General Surgery Certified
Organizations
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- California Medical Association
- Orange County Medical Society
- Physician Society
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Awards
- Leading Physician of the World
- Top Cardiothoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgeon in California, 2014
- Jackson and Coker Cum Laude “Doctor of the Year” Finalist, 2013
- US News and World Report Top Doctors in America Award, 2012, Thoracic Surgery
- 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
Personal Interests
- Family time
- Soccer
- History
Languages
English
Provider Specialty
Cardiothoracic / Thoracic Surgery
Education
Medical Education
Northwestern University - School of Medicine
Residency
Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Southern California - LA County Medical Center
Fellowship
Brigham & Women's Hospital