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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Lorain Orthopaedics
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Primary Location

Lorain Orthopaedics

Appointment:
440.204.7800
Desk:
440.204.7800
Fax:
440.204.7815

Additional Locations

Podiatry

Avon Hospital

33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Avon, OH 44011
Directions

Appointment:
440.695.4000
Desk:
440.204.7800
Fax:
440.204.7815
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Acute Fracture Care
  • Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
  • Arthroscopy
  • Foot Reconstructive Surgery
  • Foot Surgery
  • Forefoot Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Foot and Ankle
View all 10 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Achilles Tendon Injury
  • Ankle Injuries
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Pain
  • Ankle Ulcers
  • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
  • Foot and Ankle Deformities
  • Foot and Ankle Fractures Malunion
  • Foot and Ankle Fractures Nonunion
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries
  • Foot Deformities
  • Foot Injuries
  • Foot Trauma
  • Foot Ulcers
  • Hammertoes
  • Heel Spurs
  • Neuropathy - Diabetic
  • Sprained Ankle
View all 20 Specialties +
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Biography

About John Cann, DPM

John Cann, DPM, is a Surgical Podiatrist at Cleveland Clinic Lorain, and Kolczun and Kolczun Orthopaedics. He joined the Staff of Cleveland Clinic in 1999 and has been practicing in the Lorain, Ohio, community since 1992. 

Dr. Cann is a frequent lecturer at the local and national level. He is former Associate Professor of Surgical Anatomy at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. In 1994, he was named to the Who's Who of Business and Professionals. Dr. Cann is board-certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American College of Podiatric Medicine.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1999

Education & Fellowships

Residency - University of Chicago Hospitals
Podiatry
Chicago, IL USA
1991

Medical Education - California College of Podiatric Medicine
San Francisco, CA USA
1988

Undergraduate - Oklahoma State University
Physiology
Stillwater, OK USA
1984

Additional Training

  • A.O. International Fellowship; Basel, Bern, Switzerland, 1991
  • External Rotation: observation of surgical techniques of Dr. Bernard Regnauld, Nantes, France, October 1990

Professional Highlights

  • Assistant Director of Podiatric Surgical Residency training, Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center, Lorain, Ohio

Certifications

  • Foot and Ankle Surgery - Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery

Specialty Interests

General Podiatry, foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, fractures and injuries of the foot and ankle, heel pain, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine

Memberships

  • Diplomate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Ohio Podiatric Medical Association
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for John Cann, DPM.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 5/31/2023, Dr. Cann has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

263 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

50 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Everything about the doctor was amazing. He listened, excepted changes that I wanted to make, and informed the nurses of a request that I had wanted.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Dr. Cann spent a full hour with us, explaining everything clearly, & answering all of our questions. He was very kind & knowledgeable. We couldn't have had a better experience.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Dr. Cann was Physician. He listened to my concerns, provided options fir treatment, shiw3d Drayton so I could see cause of problems. Dr Cann provided surgical treatment fir ne 7 years ago. He Is a wonderful person and excellent Doctor. I fully trust him and confident my procedure will go well. I feel very fortunate and grateful to be under his care.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Cann is simply amazing!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Dr Cann is a good listener and clearly explains things

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Great experience with Dr and his helper great doctor

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Dr Cann was the best! He saved my husband's life, I can't thank him enough!'

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

I like Dr Cann very much. He was thorough, caring and educational.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Cann was amazing. From the minute he took my case on as a consult on a Saturday night in the ER through the follow-up Monday morning for scheduling to the office visit Tuesday he was absolutely focused, conscientious, personable, thorough, available, competent, and concerned.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

Dr Cann is one of the best! He listens to what you have to say. He makes sure you get the best possible care and result. Hands down the best and I'm very grateful he's my Dr!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

I've already referred people to Dr. Cann. He is wonderful!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

The Dr. Took the time to review my MRI personally. He's working to solve an on-going problem that has persisted for over 2 years. He came up with some options 3 other docs have not tried. It may not be successful - but at least it's giving me an optimistic view and some hope.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Again, demand is probably exceeding capacity. This doc came highly recommended by another physician - so he's obviously well-respected by his peers.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Cann is caring and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr Cann was knowledgeable, he knew exactly what to do. My feet haven't felt this good in years!!

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Cann has been excellent during both of my appointments with him. I have complete faith in his ability to resolve my issue and his interactions with me have eased my fears around surgery.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Would recommend him to anyoneI would recommend him to anyone

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Dr Cann is the most competent, caring, and considerate doctor we have ever seen.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr Cann is an exceptional Doctor, aside from his medical skills, his attitude, compassion, his bedside manner is without question the best I have ever experienced.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Dr Cann is simply amazing!!!!!!

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Dr. Cann is an excellent doctor. He truly cares about you beyond the reason for the visit. Can't recommend him enough!!

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Dr Cann has great bedside manner. Felt very comfortable

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023

Dr. Cann is very professional and extremely knowledgeable of his profession. He is very polite and always very helpful.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023

Dr.Cann is Very attentive, always smiling and welcoming -it's a rarity with physicians these days! We like him a lot!!

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023

This was my first visit. I really liked him as a doctor and as a person

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

Took the time to explain all options and answer all questions; showed understanding and concern for my Individual situation and the risks/benefits of different treatment approaches; was very access pre and post procedure. Would highly recommend Dr. Cann!

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

Dr Cann great bedside manner!!

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023

I really like Dr Cann. He's very personable and answers all my questions.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Dr. Cann was extremely professional and knowledgeable..making me very confident in his abilities.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

Dr Cann is awesome

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Dr Cann and the other workers were awesome. Dr. Cann has excellent ability to explain the process of healing post- surgical broken bone,,offers re-assurance and is very kind with his time during the appt .

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2023

Dr Cann had been highly recommended. I was not disappointed!!

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Dr. Canon was wonderful and quickly understood my pain, and offered solutions. He explained what might happen, so I understood what the future might look like (with arthritis, tendinitis, etc)

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023

Dr. Vann is the greatest

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

Dr. Cann continues to go above and beyond all expectations.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023

He's an excellent doctor very good I enjoy seeing him he's compassionate sensitive caring and theory understanding of the day I could put and how you feel pain the neuropathy that I have Before & After the surgeries and he's very good he's excellent

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023

I would recommend him and have to a few other people he's excellent he was excellent when I had my surgery in comforting me the first time and his concern about my pain that I would have going home and my mobility he is an excellent doctor

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023

Dr Cann was very helpful.

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Dr Can seemed rushed during apt. Instead of explaining my condition to me he handed me a flyer and said all information would be in there

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

The doctor was really nice and did his job very well.

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

I was very upset about being late for for my appointment. Dr. Caan and his staff was very understanding, and made me feel more at ease.

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Dr. Cann was very attentive and compassionate. He was thorough and I appreciated his professionalism.

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Excellent experience with Dr. Cann.

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Had a wonderful experience. Dr. Cann and staff were great, I would recommend anyone

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Have not yet heard from Dr Cann in regards to MRI of rt ankle etc that was done on Monday..I did see a copy of the MRI results, but it was too complicated for me to understand potential tx. Difficult for me to walk much due to pain..

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

My son was a pt of Dr Cann. I was so impressed with his care of my son that he was the 1st person I thought of when I had a problem with my foot! I have recommended him to several people.

Reviewed on May 15, 2023

again, our care provider it was fantastic!

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

My visit with Dr. CANN was pleasant, and he has made a big difference in eliminating my painful issue!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023

Dr Cann was excellent and most importantly resolved the pan in my foot.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

The dr was very very good at solving my problem and at a very low cost

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