background
background
Dr. Donald Canaday, MD

Dr. Donald Canaday, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Donald Canaday, MD is a cardiologist in Spokane, WA. Dr. Canaday has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kootenai Health and Ferry County Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Services - Spokane

910 W 5th Ave Ste 900 Spokane, WA 99204
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Canaday is affiliated with Kootenai Health Coeur D Alene, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Canaday is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
Read our methodology

  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Canaday specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT

Save up to 80% on prescriptions

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Canaday's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Canaday

4.6
27 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
85%
85%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
7%
7%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Dr. Canaday has no equal in his knowledge of, or ability to communicate, or concern of cardiac matters or patients .I have told several other heart patients that he is the best.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 15, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
I have been a patient of Dr. Canaday's for over 20 years. He is one of the best doctors I have been fortunate enough to have.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 12, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
Dr Canaday is one of the best doctors in the Pacific Northwest
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 09, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
Very good
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 07, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
This is good crew they do a good job!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 28, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
I am very secure in the care given me by Dr Canady and his staff.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 16, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
EXCELLENT CARE PROVIDERS. THE BEST PROVIDERS.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 17, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
I have been a patient of Dr. Canaday for over 20 years. When he returned after his retirement I asked if I could come back and he said yes.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 31, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
I have never had a better doctor
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 23, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
Dr. Canaday was outstanding is listening, answering my inquiries and describing treatment options. Overall I couldn't have been more pleased with the office visit.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 28, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
Dr. Canaday is a very caring doctor. He takes his time to discuss things and doesn't make me feel rushed. Very thorough!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 25, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
Dr. Canady is so nice and caring.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 18, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
We've never met a more caring and compassionate Dr. Than Dr. Canaday. He has such an amazing Love for Life itself that he extends to his patients. My Husband Lonnie has been seeing Dr. Canaday for 17 years. Lonnie has been through 27 stents and 7 heart attacks and he is still doing well. Dr. Canaday has always given Hope and encouragement even when other Dr's said there was no more hope for him. If I was to ever recommend a cardiologist to anyone it would be Dr. Donald Canaday. We are Deeply Grateful for the years he has given my husband and the genuine Love and compassion he has so graciously shown us over the years. Sincerely Lonnie and Melissa.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Lonnie and Melissa in Elgin, OR – May 08, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?
I have been a patient of Dr. Canaday since 1991. He is an outstanding physician that is second to none!
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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Beebe in Windsor, Co – Aug 14, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Canaday?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Canaday?

About Me

biography

Donald Canaday, M.D., cardiologist. He received his medical degree from Loma Linda University in California and completed a residency in internal medicine as well as a fellowship in cardiology through Loma Linda University Medical Center and...read more
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Canaday is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

    Read our methodology

    Locations

    Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Services - Spokane

    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Kootenai Health

      2003 Kootenai Health Way
      Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ferry County Memorial Hospital

      36 Klondike Rd
      Republic, WA 99166
    • Providence Holy Family Hospital

      5633 N Lidgerwood St
      Spokane, WA 99208
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality