Dr. Javier Canasi & Canasi Medical Institute

Board Certifications: Board Certified, Internal Medicine – American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Javier Canasi has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years. He is affiliated with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and serves as medical director for a skilled nursing facility.

Dr. Canasi’s training has equipped him to deal with whatever problem a patient brings no matter how common or rare, no matter how simple or complex. He is specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses, including complex situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time. He also brings patients an understanding of wellness, disease prevention, progressive therapy treatments, and weight loss.

Dr. Canasi is the leading expert in safe, effective weight loss in Palm Beach County. His internal medicine degree, combined with his warm bedside manner and innovative ideas, are changing patient’s lives. Dr. Canasi’s results speak for themselves. Our weight loss patients are able to get the weight off and keep it off for life.

When you come here it’s really like family, everyone at the Canasi Medical Institute is deeply concerned about your life. It’s not like a normal office they go above and beyond.

Audrey Becker

Jamie Martinez, DNP, APRN, NP-C

Jamie Martinez, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certified in Family Medicine, was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her passion for helping others begat her desire to be in the field of primary care, at the forefront of health and wellness. Fueled by this passion, she obtained her Doctoral Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice from Palm Beach Atlantic University. In addition to her nursing degree, Jamie has a BS in Chemistry from Western Carolina University. She is also a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Palm Beach County Nurse Practitioner Council.

Prior to working at Canasi Medical Institute, Jamie was a registered nurse at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center. She carries that experience with her to serve Dr. Canasi’s patients in the best manner possible. Her professional interests include diabetes education, nutrition, and management of chronic diseases, all in line with the aspirations of Canasi Medical Institute.

When she’s not in the office helping patients improve their well-being, Jamie enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as reading.

Vision

A community in which all people achieve their full potential for health and well-being. We work to be trusted by patients, a valued partner in the community, and creators of positive change.

Mission

Our mission is to provide the highest quality of patient centered care. We recognize treating illness is more than treating disease but recognizing how that disease impacts the person and their family. We believe prevention is better than a cure and we strive to take a proactive approach to healthcare. Our philosophy is embedded throughout our practice. We value the relationships with our patient’s and family. We are committed to continuously educating ourselves and incorporating the best of technology to provide excellent care.

Value Statements

These values are an expression of the vision and intent of Canasi Medical Institute:

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Healing
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Excellence
  • Stewardship

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