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Dr. Robert Canning, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Robert Canning, MD
3.9 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgeon in Milford, MA.
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Dr. Robert Canning, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Milford, MA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgeon in Milford, MA.

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Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgeon 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 Milford Regional Medical Center. 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
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
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 Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Disorders
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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 Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Lesion Biopsy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 UMass Memorial Health at Milford
    91 Water St, Milford, MA 01757
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 458-4250
  2. 2 UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital
    157 Union St, Marlborough, MA 01752
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 486-5678
  3. 3 Umass Memorial-marlborough Hospital
    157 Union St, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Canning
3.9
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
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Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore/aecom
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore/aecom
    1990
Residency Hospital
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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 Milford Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St, Milford, MA