Dr. Octavia Cannon is a native of East Lansing and has returned home from Charlotte, North Carolina where she served as the Director of Women’s Health at Gaston County Health Department and also practiced at Arboretum ObGyn for 22 years.
Dr. Cannon completed her undergraduate degree with Honors from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. She completed her medical training at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine ...
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Patients consistently describe Dr. Octavia Cannon as an outstanding, knowledgeable, and thorough doctor who is attentive to detail and truly listens to their concerns, providing clear explanations and practical options. Many patients felt cared for, comfortable, and at ease due to her personable, friendly, and compassionate nature, praising her exceptional bedside manner. The clinic environment is frequently described as pleasant, and the staff is highlighted as kind, professional, and efficient, creating a positive overall patient experience. Patients appreciate the prompt service, short wait times, and comprehensive care they receive.
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Great check in and check out process. I got in fast and my visit with Dr. Cannon is always a joy! Having a doctor who you feel really cares about your health is hard to come by.
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My first time seeing Dr. Cannon and I found her to be attentive and thoroughly engaged when I spoke to her about concerns. She immediately addressed my concerns with testing and follow up appointments. I am extremely pleased and confident with continuing my care with Dr. Cannon.
I love Dr. Cannon, she is the best. She is very helpful, she explains things well. Very friendly and makes you feel comfortable.
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Excellent care as always.
Dr. Cannon has an excellent ability to explain my medical condition in an understandable manner. She is also a great listener.
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Dr. Cannon is always very pleasant she gives good explanations and always makes me feel comfortable. The office staff and nurses have been very professional and informative when I have visited the office.
Dr. Cannon was very friendly, reassuring and down to earth.
Dr. Octavia Cannon is a native of East Lansing and has returned home from Charlotte, North Carolina where she served as the Director of Women’s Health at Gaston County Health Department and also practiced at Arboretum ObGyn for 22 years.
Dr. Cannon completed her undergraduate degree with Honors from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. She completed her medical training at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Miami, FL. Dr. Cannon returned to Michigan to complete her residency training at St. John/Detroit Riverview Hospital and Hutzel Hospital.
Her areas of special interest include working with adolescent and teenage patients, LGBT patients, PCOS, contraceptive options, vaginitis and fibroids.
Dr. Cannon is the Past President of the American College of Osteopathic OBGYNs (ACOOG). In 2018, she was the first African American President of this national organization, which was founded in 1934.
She enjoys community service, educating people about Women’s Health, and is thrilled to be back home close to her family.
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