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Dr. Robert Canning, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Robert Canning, MD
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Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Milford, MA.
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Dr. Robert Canning, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Milford, MA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Milford, MA.

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Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Milford, MA and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1985 and completed a residency at Montefiore/aecom.They currently practice at UMass Memorial Health at Milford and are affiliated with Framingham Union Hospital, Umass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, Milford Regional Medical Center and Marlborough Hospital. Dr. Canning has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Canning received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Canning also speaks Spanish. Dr. Canning is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Lesion Biopsy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 UMass Memorial Health at Milford
    91 Water St, Milford, MA 01757
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  2. 2 UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital
    157 Union St, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Based on 8 Reviews
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Feb 20, 2022
Professional, efficient, capable is an understatement, educated, experienced, stamina for those long days, bilingual… what more can you ask for?
Paul Melanson — Feb 20, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore/aecom
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore/aecom
    1990
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Canning, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Canning's profile.

Dr. Canning frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Canning, MD is affiliated with Framingham Union Hospital, Umass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, Milford Regional Medical Center and Marlborough Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Canning, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Framingham Union Hospital

    115 Lincoln St, Framingham, MA

  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St, Milford, MA

  • Marlborough Hospital

    157 Union St, Marlborough, MA