Deirdre Cannon, MS, PA-C

Deirdre Cannon, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant providing high-quality care to patients at Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists in Derby and Trumbull, Connecticut. 

Deirdre received her bachelor’s degree in health science from Quinnipiac University in 2004, followed by her master’s degree in physician assistant studies in 2006 from the same university.

Deirdre has been working in private practice dermatology since 2006. She joined Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists in 2014 and enjoys treating a wide array of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and skin cancer. At the practice, Deirdre aims to educate her patients on general skin health and skin cancer prevention. 

Philanthropy is very important to Deirdre. She has spent time in both Kenya, as well as India, providing diagnosis and treatment of dermatology conditions in rural communities, education to community members, and training the local clinicians to be able to diagnose and treat. 

Deirdre is also an adjunct professor in the physician assistant program at Quinnipiac University.