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Dr. David Canes, MD

(Dr. David Canes, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: vasectomy, cancer, ureter problems, and more.

44 Birch Street Suite 300
Derry, NH 03038

(603) 421-3663

Dr. David Canes, MD is an urologist in Burlington, MA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. David Canes, MD is affiliated with Parkland Hospital and Parkland Medical Center.

Office Locations

41 Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01805

(781) 744-7430

(781) 744-2780

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Parkland Medical Center

44 Birch Street Suite 300
Derry, NH 03038

(603) 421-3663

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Some issues Dr. David Canes, MD can help you with:

Radical Prostatectomy

Prostate cancer is uncommon in men under 40, but the risk of getting the disease significantly increases after the age of 50. If doctors suspect their patients have prostate cancer based on a physical exam or blood test results, he or she may recommend a biopsy. This diagnostic procedure collects tiny samples of tissue from the prostate, typically with the use of a special needle. The samples are then examined in a laboratory to determine whether any abnormal cells are present. Biopsies of the prostate are most often done transrectally, or through the rectum.

If a biopsy shows the presence of prostate cancer, doctors will discuss available options, such as watchful waiting, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. Together, the doctor and patient will develop a treatment plan that best fits the patients' condition. If a doctor recommends surgery, the patient will likely have a radical prostatectomy. There are three ways this prostate removal procedure can be performed:

Open radical prostatectomy, which uses a large incision, usually in the abdomen.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, which requires several small incisions in the stomach. A long, thin tube with a camera is inserted through one of the cuts. The surgeon uses this instrument to view the inside of the belly during the operation.
Robotic radical prostatectomy, which uses the above laparoscopic techniques but with the help of a robot.

While incisions for the laparoscopic and robotic approaches will always be on the lower abdomen, there are two possible incision locations for the open procedure. More commonly, the cut will start just below the belly button and end at the pubic bone. The other possible but less frequently used incision location is the area between the base of the scrotum and anus. After the cut is made, the surgeon will separate the prostate from the tissues surrounding it. Extra care will be taken to cause as little injury as possible to the blood vessels and nerves. Patients will wake up from surgery with a small pouch that drains fluids from the belly and a long tube that drains urine from the bladder.

Radical prostatectomy is recommended for cancer that is contained within the prostate. If cancer has spread to other parts of the body, non-surgical treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy may be more appropriate.

The average hospital stay is one day for a laparoscopic or robotic radical prostatectomy, and one to three days for an open radical prostatectomy. Patients are advised to stay in bed until the morning following the operation. Strenuous activities like running and heavy lifting must be avoided for four to six weeks. Although radical prostatectomy aims to remove all of the cancer cells, patients will still need to see their doctor regularly after surgery to make sure that the cancer does not return.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy

lymphadenectomy

In 2023, Dr. David Canes, MD performed more laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy, and lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

minimally invasive procedures

minimally invasive prostate surgery

By Affordability:

laparoscopic prostate surgery

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

minimally invasive radical prostatectomy

prostate cancer surgery

prostatectomy

radical prostatectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. David Canes, MD performed more laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, minimally invasive procedures, and minimally invasive prostate surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for laparoscopic prostate surgery, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, minimally invasive radical prostatectomy, prostate cancer surgery, prostatectomy (prostate removal surgery), and radical prostatectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	30
diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	21
doctor visit	422
excision	21
foreign body removal	14
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	184
minor procedures	17
pelvic surgery	21
stent placement (stenting)	34
urologic procedures	163

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	16
doctor visit	514
excision	16
foreign body removal	12
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	156
minor procedures	17
pelvic surgery	16
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	140

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	41
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	30
diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	24
doctor visit	498
excision	24
foreign body removal	17
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	176
minor procedures	12
pelvic surgery	24
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	152

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	30
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	20
dissection	20
doctor visit	733
excision	20
foreign body removal	18
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	173
minor procedures	20
pelvic surgery	20
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	153

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	852
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1074
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	584
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	102
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	21
dissection	27
doctor visit	559
excision	27
foreign body removal	22
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
lymph node procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	214
minor procedures	21
pelvic surgery	27
stent placement (stenting)	44
urologic procedures	187

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	46
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	37
diagnostic procedures	23
dissection	32
doctor visit	495
excision	32
foreign body removal	13
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	214
minor procedures	23
pelvic surgery	32
stent placement (stenting)	31
urologic procedures	182

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	39
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	36
diagnostic procedures	27
dissection	35
doctor visit	537
excision	35
foreign body removal	17
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
lymph node procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	213
minor procedures	27
pelvic surgery	35
stent placement (stenting)	29
urologic procedures	178

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	34
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	17
cancer surgery	29
chemotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	16
dissection	28
doctor visit	604
excision	28
foreign body removal	11
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	161
minor procedures	16
pelvic surgery	28
urologic procedures	150

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	43
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	24
dissection	21
doctor visit	309
excision	21
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	155
minor procedures	24
pelvic surgery	21
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	134

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	32
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	21
dissection	17
doctor visit	416
excision	17
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	127
pelvic surgery	17
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	110

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	26
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	16
dissection	29
doctor visit	424
excision	29
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	189
minor procedures	16
pelvic surgery	29
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	160

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	32
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Canes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Canes, MD treated as an urologist in Burlington, MA were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	17
cancer surgery	28
chemotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	19
dissection	24
doctor visit	501
excision	24
foreign body removal	15
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	178
minor procedures	19
pelvic surgery	24
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	155

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	440
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	38
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	260

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Canes, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Canes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	39
Dementia	6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Lahey Clinic. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: Lahey Clinic (2007)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Canes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Parkland Hospital

Parkland Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Canes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$4,568 PYLARIFY $4,568
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$224 Da Vinci Surgical System $224
Allergan Inc.	$155 BOTOX COSMETIC $149	$5
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$57 AquaBeam Robotic System $57
Pfizer Inc.	$36 ORGOVYX $22	XTANDI $15
Other	$179 BOTOX $33	Prolaris $28	ELIGARD $18	24FR BIPLR COAG ELECTRDE, STERILE, PKG/6 $17	PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $13	Other $71

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,550
Food and Beverage	$431
Travel and Lodging	$224
Education	$15

Research Payments

Dr. David Canes, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $8,450.

Biography

Dr. David Canes, who practices in Burlington, MA, is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He studied medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.