Gerald C. “Jerry” Canaan, II brings decades of deep healthcare law experience to every client he serves — whether that means guiding a health care provider through a licensing investigation, advising a solo practitioner on regulatory compliance or an audit, or helping an organization navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of telemedicine and data privacy.

A trusted outside general counsel to multiple healthcare organizations, Jerry's practice spans the full spectrum of healthcare law. He represents behavioral health providers, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, hospitals, and large institutional providers in government investigations, administrative hearings, licensing matters, peer review and credentialing disputes, and regulatory compliance. He regularly handles cases involving federal agencies, as well as Virginia licensing boards including the Board of Medicine, Board of Dentistry, Board of Nursing, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Counseling, and Board of Long-Term Care Administrators, among others. Jerry's clients have included providers across nearly every medical and dental specialty, as well as APRNs, PAs, pharmacies, hospitals, and publicly traded corporations.

Recognized for his excellence by peers and clients alike, Jerry holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest designation available — and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and Virginia Business Magazine's Legal Elite.

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