James Cannon MS, DHA, PA-C at Assure Wellness Group in Chesapeake, VA
Meet Dr. James Cannon at Assure Wellness! He is the CEO/president and clinician who wants you to live and love better through wellness. Feeling your best is not just a number but a holistic balance one can achieve through optimal levels of hormones, fitness, weight and mental health. For more information about our services, please feel free to contact us or request an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Chesapeake, VA, Alexandria, VA, Jacksonville, NC and Surf City, NC.


James Cannon
CEO/President
MBA, MS, PhD/DHA, PA-C
Table of Contents:
What is the professional background of James Cannon?
What is the educational background of James Cannon?
What is James Cannon’s role as CEO of Assure Wellness Group?
Where does Dr. Cannon primarily see patients?
Is Dr. James Cannon accepting new patients?
Dr. James Cannon, MBA, MS, PhD/DHA, PA-C is a compassionate, patient-centered clinician with the most up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills in the specialty of wellness/regenerative medicine and psychiatry. He has been in the healthcare field for more than 30 years, having served 31 years in the military as a senior leader and aviation medical officer. He transitioned to private practice after retiring in 2016.
Dr Cannon is a graduate of Arizona School of Health Sciences A.T. Still University, earning a Master of Science in PA Medicine with follow on board certifications in primary care (1997) and with additional training in the military, in psychiatry (2012) by the National Commission on the Certification of PAs (NCCPA).
Dr Cannon is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates while also holding multiple graduate degrees, including a Master of Business Administration to complicate his doctorate. Seeking further to refine his knowledge of bio-identical hormones and wellness, he completed an American Academy of Anti-Aging fellowship in functional and regenerative medicine with subsequent certification by the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAHP).
PA Cannon has been practicing medical weight loss (1997) and bioidentical hormone optimization (2008) for many years, applying relevant and effective treatments. In addition to having the privilege of caring for the most amazing family of patients, he serves as the CEO, overseeing Assure Wellness Group’s multi-state operations. Assure Wellness Group, through its world class care in BHRT, has been recognized by BioTe the nation’s leading bioidentical hormone company, as a legacy practice, a distinction held by only 5% of the company’s 5,000 practices.
Every day, Dr. Cannon experiences with the patients how BioTE bioidentical pellets and weight loss have so favorably changed their lives.
He primarily sees patients in Chesapeake, Virginia, with part-time practice in Alexandria, Virginia, Jacksonville, North Carolina and Surf City, North Carolina. If this were not enough, Dr. Cannon has been designated as a BioTe trainer/proctor, where he trains, advises and develops other clinicians providing BioTe services. He remains accessible to the clients and welcomes all feedback, good or bad. Your wellness and experience are what matter most.
Yes, Dr. James Cannon is accepting new patients.