Yes! Doctor-Patient Relationships Improve with Coincidences
- Bernard Beitman, MD
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Synchronicity: The hidden language of healing, with Dr. David Cannon.
Synchronicity isn’t just spiritual—it can be clinical.
In this inspiring and heartfelt conversation, Dr. Bernard Beitman speaks with Dr. David Cannon, a primary care physician who’s discovered a powerful ally in the healing process: meaningful coincidences. With decades of experience and a deeply empathic approach, Dr. Cannon shares how synchronicity can strengthen the doctor-patient relationship and lead to better outcomes.
One powerful story: A patient with advanced lung disease was out of options. Dr. Cannon, having just read about frankincense as a potential anti-inflammatory, hesitated to mention it, fearing ridicule. But when he finally did, the patient was stunned—he had been wanting to bring it up too but was equally afraid. It was as if the doctor had read his mind. That moment of shared intuition opened a new path forward.
In this episode, you'll hear how Dr. Cannon integrates coincidence into his medical practice—not as superstition, but as a language of empathy and connection. Whether you're in healthcare or simply navigating relationships in everyday life, this episode offers a powerful reminder: when we listen to the subtle signs around us, healing becomes a shared adventure.
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About Dr. David Cannon
Originally from West Virginia, David Cannon earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees at Duke University, followed by a residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Navy before returning to Lynchburg, VA, where he helped grow a small internal medicine practice into a thriving community group. After completing an Integrative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona in 2005, Dr. Cannon embraced a more holistic, patient-centered approach to care—one that honors the mind, body, and spirit.
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