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Dr. Robert Canter, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Robert Canter, MD
5.0 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Canter, MD is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, CA.
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Dr. Robert Canter, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Sacramento, CA
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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Canter, MD is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, CA.

About

Dr. Canter graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Canter, MD is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Canter currently practices at UC Davis Cancer Center Surgical and are affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Canter has experience treating conditions like Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Lipomas among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Canter received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Canter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Canter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Lipomas
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Lipomas
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Lipomas
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Vaginectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cancer Center Surgical Oncology
    4501 X St Ste 3010, Sacramento, CA 95817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 734-5907
  2. 2 Office
    2279 45th St Fl 2, Sacramento, CA 95817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 734-5959

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Aug 12, 2020
He was the best to have on my side. Much respect for him n professionalism. Always had a smile on his face.
Donna — Aug 12, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 Canter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Canter's profile.

Dr. Canter frequently treats the following conditions: Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Lipomas. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Canter, MD is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA