Dr. Christopher Cannon
Dr. Christopher Cannon is a cardiologist specialising in acute coronary syndromes at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, recognised for work in acute coronary syndromes and lipid therapy. Sees patients in a clinical setting.
Dr. Christopher P. Cannon, MD, FACC, FAHA
Christopher P. Cannon, MD, FACC, FAHA, is a cardiologist specialising in acute coronary syndromes at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where the focus of his work is preventive cardiology, acute coronary syndromes and cardiometabolic trials. He is appointed as Professor of Medicine and Senior Physician in the Preventive Cardiology section of the Cardiovascular Division.
His principal interests are preventive cardiology and risk factor management; acute coronary syndromes and antiplatelet therapy; and lipid management. Among the honours held by Dr. Christopher Cannon is the Gold Medal Award.
A cardiologist is a physician, not a surgeon: the work is diagnosis, medical treatment and catheter based procedures rather than open operations. Qualification takes a medical degree, general medical training and several years of cardiology specialisation. The particular area of practice for Dr. Christopher Cannon is preventive cardiology, acute coronary syndromes and cardiometabolic trials.
Dr. Christopher Cannon Profile Summary
- Full Name And Credentials: Christopher P. Cannon, MD, FACC, FAHA
- Profession: Cardiologist specialising in acute coronary syndromes
- Field Of Focus: Preventive cardiology, acute coronary syndromes and cardiometabolic trials
- Current Position: Professor of Medicine and Senior Physician in the Preventive Cardiology section of the Cardiovascular Division
- Institution: Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
Dr. Christopher Cannon Degrees, Fellowship And Registration
The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.
- Undergraduate: BA in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, elected Phi Beta Kappa
- Medical Degree: MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1986
- Residency: Internal medicine, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
- Fellowship: Cardiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Clinical And Scientific Interests Of Dr. Christopher Cannon
Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Christopher Cannon as centred on:
- Preventive cardiology and risk factor management
- Acute coronary syndromes and antiplatelet therapy
- Lipid management
- Cardiometabolic disease and diabetes
- Remote and digital management of hypertension
Dr. Christopher Cannon Professional Appointments
- Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Senior Physician in the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Education Director for Cardiovascular Innovation, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Executive Director of Cardiometabolic Trials at the Baim Institute for Clinical Research
- Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Heart Letter since March 2023
- Senior Investigator at the TIMI Study Group
- Clinician scientist with CPC Clinical Research
- Has led and co-led major trials in acute coronary syndromes, lipid lowering and cardiometabolic therapy
Honours Received By Dr. Christopher Cannon
- Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Achievements in Medical Research, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2024
- Fellow of the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology
- Author of widely cited trial reports in the New England Journal of Medicine and the European Heart Journal
- Long record as a cardiology journal editor and guideline contributor
- Highly rated by patients in published hospital feedback
Dr. Christopher Cannon Institutional Affiliation
Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.
How Acute Coronary Syndromes And Lipid Therapy Shapes Heart Care
An acute coronary syndrome is what happens when a plaque in a coronary artery cracks and a clot forms on it, cutting the blood supply to part of the heart muscle. It covers unstable angina and both main kinds of heart attack. Treatment has two halves: opening the artery quickly, usually by catheter, and then lowering the risk of it happening again with antiplatelet drugs, cholesterol lowering treatment, blood pressure control and stopping smoking. The second half is less dramatic than the first and does more to determine how long someone lives afterwards.
Related Profiles In Acute Coronary Syndromes And Lipid Therapy
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- Dr. Gilles Montalescot, acute coronary syndromes and antithrombotic therapy at Sorbonne University and Pitie-Salpetriere University Hospital
- Dr. Marc Sabatine, acute coronary syndromes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School
- Dr. Antonio Colombo, coronary stenting at Humanitas University, Humanitas Research Hospital and EMO GVM Centro Cuore Columbus
- Dr. Deepak Bhatt, interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.
Scheduling Notes For Dr. Christopher Cannon
Dr. Christopher Cannon is a preventive cardiologist who sees patients through Brigham and Women’s Hospital; his hospital listing currently records that he is not accepting new patients. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.
Answers To Common Questions About Dr. Christopher Cannon
What did Dr. Christopher Cannon study?
MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1986. Full training details appear in the education section above.
What are the qualifications of Dr. Christopher Cannon?
Christopher P. Cannon, MD, FACC, FAHA. Full credentials are listed above.
What position does Dr. Christopher Cannon hold?
Dr. Christopher Cannon is Professor of Medicine and Senior Physician in the Preventive Cardiology section of the Cardiovascular Division, based at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
What is Acute Coronary Syndromes And Lipid Therapy?
Acute Coronary Syndromes And Lipid Therapy is the area of cardiology concerned with preventive cardiology, acute coronary syndromes and cardiometabolic trials. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Christopher Cannon, diagnose and treat these conditions and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.
Has Dr. Christopher Cannon received professional recognition?
Yes. Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Achievements in Medical Research, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2024. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.
Does Dr. Christopher Cannon hold leadership roles in the field?
Yes. Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Senior Physician in the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. A fuller list of appointments appears above.
Citations And Further Reading On Dr. Christopher Cannon
Review Status Of This Dr. Christopher Cannon Profile
This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.
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Important Disclaimer About Dr. Christopher Cannon
Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.
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