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Dr. Robert Canning, MD
General Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Robert Canning, MD
4.5 (2 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 66
Milford, MA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgeon in Milford, MA.

About

Dr. Canning graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1985 and completed a residency at Montefiore/aecom. Dr. Robert Canning, MD is a General Surgeon in Milford, MA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Canning currently practices at UMass Memorial Health at Milford and is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center. Dr. Canning has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Canning received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Canning's 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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Intestinal Obstruction
Port Placements or Replacements
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Port Placements or Replacements
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Lipomas
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Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
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 Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
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
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spleen Disorders
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
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 Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
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
Pancreas Surgeries
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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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
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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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. Robert Canning, MD is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and 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
  • Montefiore/aecom
    1986
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore/aecom
    1990
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St, Milford, MA

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