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Dr. Gary Canner, MD

Dr. Gary Canner, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Canner, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Reading, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Canner has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Brown University in 1977. He is affiliated with Reading Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

2201 Ridgewood Rd Ste 250 Reading, PA 19610

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(610) 375-6233

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Canner specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Canner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Canner

3.6
19 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
63%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
5%
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1 star
32%
32%

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Lack of Care
Extremely disappointed in the lack of care I received in Dr. Canner‘s office. I was sent there from the ER for some fractured bones. Unable to walk, his office kept sending me to other places for Care, without getting the proper referrals from his office in a timely manner. Wasted three weeks, not getting the correct care. No sense of urgency for several broken bones. I will never go back there again. Not sure what happened, as in the past Dr. Canner took very good care of me. Don’t go.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
May 12, 2023
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Didn't like him at all
I was referred to Dr. Canner by my primary care physician for a cortisone shot for tendonitis/bursitis of my knee. Dr. Canner refused the shot, took an x-ray, said my tendons were fine, but cartilage deteriorated. Sent me to PT again. Went back with more pain around knee, he wanted to send me for a bone scan for a fracture (I had no injury, did not fall, etc) that my insurance wouldn't cover. At this point, I had 8 weeks of pain impacting my functioning. He also mocked a birth defect I had in my foot. Maybe he is a good surgeon, but he really isn't good with soft tissue injuries. I went to a sports medicine doc, who agreed with my primary care doc about the tendonitis/bursitis and gave me a shot. Pain relief and no recurring pain more than 3 months later. Dr. Canner was totally off base about my condition. Don't recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
JN Pellson – Nov 13, 2022
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Dr Canner is amazing. I have been to him for several issues and each time he has been wonderful and gets right to the issue and how to fix it! Definitely the best I’ve seen!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Margaret in Narvon, PA – Nov 05, 2018
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My wife had her shoulder surgically fixed by Dr. Canner. She can swim the crawl stroke!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ron Bush in Mohnton, PA – May 02, 2018
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Dr.canner. Is fabulous. He has helped me with several injuries and even a very rare surgery wrapping my it joint around my tibia fibula joint
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Sandee tucker in Wyomissing pa – Nov 11, 2017
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I am so happy I chose Dr. Canner as my surgeon.I work in the medical field so I have access to many different resources (so I trust their opinions) and he was highly recommended. My dad was also a patient of his and he really liked him. He has a great personality, is down to earth, and is a great surgeon. He took time to explain things. I never felt rushed. His staff is very friendly and helpful. Honestly I can't think of a bad thing to say. I would recommend him to all my friends and family!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Reading, PA – May 17, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gary Canner, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Reading, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Canner has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Brown University in 1977. He is affiliated with Reading Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Brown University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2201 Ridgewood Rd Ste 250 Reading, PA 19610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave
    Reading, PA 19611
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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