Russell Meredith Canham, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Russell Meredith Canham, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Ste 400 Bldg 4
Dallas, TX 75231-3879
About Me
Specialties
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Rockwall
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - Fellowship - 2010
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - Cardiovascular Disease Department - Fellowship - 2009
UTSW Medical School - Graduate School - 2006
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program - Residency - 2004
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Medical Education - 2001
Bio
Dr. Russell M. Canham focuses on patient care first, and with each unique patient he integrates all treatment options to provide the best possible care. He is a board-certified physician, trained in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, and is further specialized in cardiac electrophysiology. He also has extensive training with echocardiogram, nuclear stress testing, and vascular studies.
He has been treating and caring for patients in the North Texas area for over 20 years. His training includes medical school at The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, his internal medicine residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and two fellowships at the renowned Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. He also completed a master’s degree at UT Southwestern focused in clinic trial design, public heath, and epidemiology.
Dr. Canham treats heart conditions including heart failure, coronary disease, vascular disease, valve disease, placement as well as abnormal heart rhythms. In addition, he implants and manages of all types of defibrillators, pacemakers, implantable cardiac monitors, and sets up treatment of abnormal rhythms with ablations. He also performs advanced lipid testing and treatments options for his patients. Dr. Canham has a focus on sudden cardiac death prevention and genetic abnormalities. Dr. Canham previously served as director of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for the Methodist Hospital System, where he also provided clinical instruction and lectures for the residency program.
He has published many medical journal articles and chapters in cardiology books. Among his honors are Eagle Scout, Caring Spirit Award, and Patient’s Choice Award for many years in a row. He has also received D-Magazines Best Doctor award for 11 years straight from 2015 through 2025. He is active in his community, and is blessed to live with his wonderful wife and two children.
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4.8 out of 5 (94 Ratings, 43 Comments)
Feb 2026They are amazing!Feb 2026They are always professional and personable. Ive been a patient for 14 years! They are Awesome..Feb 2026Very throwFeb 2026Little to much time in scheduling test and followup appointmentFeb 2026Very pleasantly surprised happy with the new office.Feb 2026Dr Canham is very helpful in all ways such a wonderful doctor.Feb 2026Very efficient care teamFeb 2026Listened well. Very easy to talk to.Feb 2026Very good experienceFeb 2026Great visit, very informativeFeb 2026Dr Canham and his staff are greatFeb 2026I have been with the same doctor for years no complaintsFeb 2026Dr. Canham is the very best in my opinion. Unfortunately I've had other cardiologist/electrophysiologists who were not that good. They Could learn a great deal from.Dr. Canham. The improvements in my echocardiogram results had me smiling all the way. If I had not switched to Dr. Canham those results wouldn't have changed. I'm very grateful to him and his staff.Feb 2026Entire staff was exceptionally professionalFeb 2026Dr Canham is an extremely talented cardiologist!Feb 2026Took time to explain my concernsFeb 2026Took time for me to explain what she was going to doFeb 2026The team is awesome hands downFeb 2026All is great!Feb 2026Nothing but good to say about Dr.Canham and his staff.Feb 2026Everything was great. 3Feb 2026Dr Canham and his staff are outstandingFeb 2026My experience is always the best. The staff is friendly and helpfulFeb 2026Very caring and knowledgeable staff!Feb 2026Dr Canham is a great doctor and a great guy! He has been my husband's cardiologist for a while now and he truly meets the patient where they are at. He treats the whole person, medically with experience and knowledge, but also takes the time to genuinely listen. His staff is great too!Jan 2026There are not enough Good things I can say about Dr. Canham. He's an amazing Cardiologist. I've been in his care for many years. Have, and will keep referring him to any friends and family members.Jan 2026The provider noticedI had lost weight since my dialysis started.Jan 2026Good experienceJan 2026I had a very good experience.Jan 2026The Doctor, Nurses and Staff were all exceptional.Jan 2026Excellent staff but scheduling for tests for cardiac patients could use changes to avoid delays.Jan 2026For the first time seeing him everything was awesome .Jan 2026Doctor Canham and Staff was very courteous and the environment was very friendly. This made my visit very pleasant.Jan 2026Very nice personality.Jan 2026Even with the 2 mix-ups still overall rate doctor and staff as good.Jan 2026Felt the wait time to see the doctor was long. No other issuesJan 2026All very wellDec 2025Always polite and courteous but professional at all times.Dec 2025Dr. Canham is an excellent cardiologist/ep and a very nice guy. He certainly knows what he's doing. He answered every question that I had and explained everything in detail in a way that I could understand.Dec 2025Love Dr. Canham. He has taken great care of me for years.Dec 2025Explained everything and very personable. Like that I knew her from prior clinic.Dec 2025My doctor is a very good caring doctor he really cares about his patients.Dec 2025Dr. Canham is a wonderful provider. He listens to your concerns and explains things in a way you can understand.