Bill Canovan, PT

Languages:

English

Specialties:

Physical Therapy
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (44 Reviews)

Bill received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1977. He spent most of his career in the Janesville, Wisconsin, area, working over eight years at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville, 16 years in private practice, and 18 years at SSM Health Dean Medical Group. He moved to the Dubuque area in 2020 to be closer to his wife's family and began working at Medical Associates in a PRN role in 2022.

Bill earned certification in the Graston Technique in 2018, an instrument-assisted method for soft tissue and scar tissue mobilization. He has focused most of his career on outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine diagnosis and treatment.

In his free time, Bill enjoys a variety of activities, including golfing, hiking, gardening, traveling, and reading. He lives in Asbury with his wife and has two daughters, a son-in-law, and a wonderful six-year-old granddaughter who he loves to play with.

Physical Therapy Department

Locations

Credentials

Medical School

University of Wisconsin Medical School - 1977

Ratings and Reviews

Distribution

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12 Comments
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Question Rating Breakdown

0.0
"Seen By Provider In Timely Manner"
4.8
"Provider gave enough information "
4.8
"Provider Listened"
0.0
"Trust Provider With Care"
0.0
"Provider Knew Medical History"
4.7
"Knew what to do if questions"
4.8
"Provider Would Recommend"
0.0
"Providers Courtesy and Respect"

What Patients Are Saying

5 Stars
April 02, 2026
"Mr. Canovan was extremely helpful for me. He explained what I could do at home to speed up my progress. I appre iated him."
5 Stars
March 31, 2026
"Staff is very friendly"
2 Stars
March 05, 2026
"I did not like changing therapists in the middle of treatment. He looked for more ways for my knee to hurt than to feel better. I never did get the chance to do any exercise in the gym. If referred to him again I will cancel appointment."
4 Stars
January 15, 2026
"The therapist was very kind and helpful"
5 Stars
January 13, 2026
"Since [REDACTED] retired last Friday she put me in very capable hands of Bill - both are awesome- bring [REDACTED] back !"
5 Stars
December 09, 2025
"Excellent experience"
5 Stars
December 02, 2025
"I had a great experience. My physical therapist was welcoming, attentive, and made sure my concerns were heard and addressed."
5 Stars
December 02, 2025
"William Canonvan was very patient and extremely helpful in stretching the muscles that will enable me to feel better. He was patient and explained what he was doing so that I could understand how this helped my muscles. I was impressed!!"
5 Stars
July 15, 2025
"Will did a very good job. He was very informative with my issue. He showed me new ways to treat my hip"
5 Stars
July 01, 2025
"Today was the most productive day of therapy! Bill did so much more for my knee! Helped me get more mobility! Yes!, it hurt on a scale of 10 at the time but reward has been amazing! Better keep this "Treasure"!"
5 Stars
June 17, 2025
"Very nice dr listened and have good feedback"
5 Stars
June 05, 2025
"Great"
5 Stars
May 29, 2025
"For a tough time being my first therapy right after knee replacement, it was good. Better than I i expected."
5 Stars
May 28, 2025
"Very nice man and I especially appreciated how Bill gave me very easy moves that I can do to help the pain. He also helped me realize what moves would make things worse and why. Thank You!"
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