Primary Care That Makes You Primary
Sarah Canyon, MD, PhD
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** This physician offers Wellness Program Plus, an even more enhanced prevention program. Learn more about the Plus program.
Residency
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Honolulu, HI
Family Medicine 2015-2017
Internship
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Honolulu, HI
2014-2015
Medical School
University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
Doctorate of Medicine 2009
Postgraduate
James Cook University
Queensland, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy 2003
Undergraduate
James Cook University
Queensland, Australia
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology 1998
Graduated with Honors
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
Certified Menopause Provider by The Menopause Society
Owner & Medical Director, Canyon Primary Care 2017-present
Chief Executive Officer & Medical Director, Olakino Center for Lifestyle Medicine 2017-present
Medical Director, Hospice Hawaii 2017-2022
Canyon SJ and Meshgin N. 2008. Cardiac rehabilitation: Reducing hospital readmissions through community based programs. Australian Family Physician. Vol 37(7): 575-577.
Canyon SJ, Clair AN, Johns A, McIntyre RM and McKitrick DJ. 2007. Testing awareness of heart disease among West Australian women, an interim report. Hypertension. 49(6):1473.
Canyon SJ and Dobson GP. 2006. 31P NMR spectroscopic analysis of the effect of adenosine and lidocaine on energetic metabolism and intracellular pH during acute myocardial ischemia. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. Aug-Sep;84(8-9):903-12.
Canyon SJ and Dobson GP. 2005. Pretreatment with an adenosine A1 receptor agonist and lidocaine: a possible alternative to myocardial ischemic preconditioning. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 130:371-7.
Canyon SJ and Dobson GP. 2004. Protection against ventricular arrhythmias and cardiac death using adenosine and lidocaine during ischemia in the in vivo rat. Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol. 287:H1286-H1295.
Hawaii
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
** This physician offers Wellness Program Plus, an even more enhanced prevention program. Learn more about the Plus program.
Meet Sarah Canyon, MD, PhD
My passion lies in supporting efforts to help prevent disease before it starts, using evidence-based lifestyle interventions as powerful tools that can influence lasting, meaningful change.
Over the course of my career, I’ve cared for people across the entire healthcare journey—both in Australia and the U.S. I’ve delivered babies, treated emergencies in rural communities, admitted patients to hospitals and sat beside them in hospice. These experiences shape the way I practice today: as a steady, compassionate partner in the outpatient setting—someone who knows your story, helps you navigate complexity and keeps your care personal and individualized.
I look forward to working with you to build realistic, personalized wellness plans rooted in prevention and lifestyle medicine. Together, we can focus on the daily choices that shape your health—such as nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, relationships and purpose—and create space for honest conversations that can help lead to sustainable change.
I practice medicine with heart, perspective and more time to spend with you—supporting you through life’s transitions and daily decisions with compassion and a dedicated commitment to your health.
Get Started Today
Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Canyon.
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
** This physician offers Wellness Program Plus, an even more enhanced prevention program. Learn more about the Plus program.
Primary Care That Makes You Primary
Benefits of joining Dr. Canyon's practice with MDVIP
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Canyon quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Canyon by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Canyon when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.
+ Plus Program
Members in MDVIP Plus practices receive similar testing and diagnostic screenings as members in standard practices. But the Plus program also includes important, advanced testing on cognitive, cardiovascular and metabolic health.
+ Cognitive Health
From head injury to the early signs of Alzheimer’s, cognitive impairment can have a significant and lasting impact. The wellness program plus uses advanced tools to look at brain health and provides a reliable score for comprehensive cognitive health.
+ Metabolic and Nutritional Check
Plus testing includes a comprehensive metabolic panel as well a check for certain vitamins and other nutrients. These tests can help identify risk markers for multiple diseases.
+ Advanced Heart Disease Testing
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. and kills more people than all cancers combined. It’s also largely preventable. The MDVIP Wellness Program Plus includes advanced heart disease testing.
+ Inflammation Testing
Chronic inflammation can trigger disease processes that cause significant damage to your blood vessels, heart, brain, liver, gastrointestinal system and joints. It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and arthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions
MDVIP-affiliated physicians use the Wellness Program Plus to help prevent little things from becoming big things – working to help patients enjoy life and be healthier. Those who value their health will appreciate having a closer doctor-patient relationship. Because MDVIP-affiliated physicians have smaller practices, they have more time for you, so you can receive the individualized care and service you deserve. Physicians offering the Plus program have a different set of testing to choose from than physicians in the traditional program; this testing looks at additional health risks. Plus doctors also use an advanced cognitive testing system to evaluate brain health and offer a medication review program.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
** This physician offers Wellness Program Plus, an even more enhanced prevention program. Learn more about the Plus program.
Get Started Today
Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Canyon.
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
** This physician offers Wellness Program Plus, an even more enhanced prevention program. Learn more about the Plus program.
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The Office of Sarah Canyon, MD, PhD
Locations & Hours
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.
** This physician offers Wellness Program Plus, an even more enhanced prevention program. Learn more about the Plus program.
Get Started Today
Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Canyon.
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
** This physician offers Wellness Program Plus, an even more enhanced prevention program. Learn more about the Plus program.
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