Dr. David Canes, MD

Dr. Canes saved my husband's life a few years back. He had robotic prostate surgery and Dr. Canes basically recreated the opening to his bladder as it had stretched 5 times the normal size. He had to cancel his second surgery to do the extensive repair and was so kind to explain everything to me ( the spouse) afterwards. We were fortunate the the cancer had not spread yet. Dr Canes is truly a skilled & compassionate surgeon.

Five months after my father-in-law died from cancer, my husband was diagnosed with renal cancer. He was having issues on his left side and had a CT scan. It revealed nothing wrong with his left side, but did show a tumor in his right kidney. His local urologist advised not having surgery in the area we lived. Dr. Canes was one of three urologists he referred. After reviewing the physicians on line, we chose Dr. Canes. It was truly the best decision we have made. Dr. Canes is kind, caring and compassionate. Not only did he provide wonderful care to my husband, he also took care of my worries and concerns. During the procedure, he had a nurse call the waiting room and inform me of the progress. Following his surgery, Dr, Canes came to the waiting room. He took me to a private area and explained the entire surgery. He was so very kind and compassionate. The residents under him have a wonderful mentor. They were awesome. The nurses and nurse assistants were so very attentive. I… have been a nurse for over 40 years. I have seen a lot, but nothing like the care and compassion that was given to my husband and myself through a difficult and stressful time. Thanks to Dr.Canes my husband is cancer free.

I am a retired General surgeon who had a right kidney cancer removed by Dr Canes using laparoscopic robotic surgery. He has a great office staff and they arranged everything with no errors or problems. I went home the day after a three hour operation. I had no complications. I resumed all activities within 4-5 days. The second morning after surgery I walked my dog and fixed my own breakfast. The nurses and residents were excellent. I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am Dr Canes was my surgeon.

I was very fortunate to be referred to Dr. Canes in his Derry NH office. At my initial visit, he explained that I needed my right kidney removed due a mass inside. Within minutes, Dr. Canes and his staff arranged for me to have robotic surgery at Parkland Medical Center in three days! I also could not have received better care than at Parkland. The staff there are A+!! From beginning to end, Dr. Canes provided the highest quality care. His bedside manner is flawless. He provided a detailed explanation of the surgery to me and my family. He also welcomed questions and ensured all were answered thoroughly. In my follow up appointment, I was treated promptly and respectfully by Dr. Canes and his staff. The overall experience was life changing. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with Dr. Canes. He is a truly gifted surgeon and a genuinely caring, kind and respectful person. It was a blessing to be in his care. Jackie T - Litchfield NH

Dr Canes is all you could ever hope for once you find that you have prostate cancer where watchful waiting or active surveillance are no longer sufficient. There aren't enough superlatives to describe the experience of having Dr Canes treat PC from the initial consultation, through the actual robotic surgery, to the immediate and 3 month follow-up. He is calm, clear, deliberate, precise, friendly, detailed, very experienced, and technically deep. Ultra PSA 0 after 3 months. No incontinence.

A CT scan (CAT scan) discovered that i had a cancerous tumor on my right kidney. The treating Lahey Hospital regional urologist Dr James Betti in Portsmouth, NH also found cancer in my prostate gland. He recommended i have both cancerous areas robotic surgically removed by Dr David Canes at Lahey Hospital in Burlington MA. Dr Canes had a good bedside manner, was attentive to me and a good listener He always met me with a smile and a pleasant demeanor. He removed my right kidney and the tumor flawlessly and released me from the hospital the next day. The recovery was quick and easy Next came the prostate cancer resolution: I chose complete prostate removal (which could eliminate the cancer in it's entirety) VS hormone and radiation treatment (would only put the cancer in remission for 5 to 8 years). Due to the amount of hospitalization I had treating the pancreatitis (which found the kidney cancer in the first place), I cancelled the operation to remove date opting for the… hormone/radiation treatment. Within 3 hours of this change of mind, Dr Canes called me on the phone asking why I cancelled!!! We discussed further the pro's and cons of each treatment, and I switched back to the original plan and schedule to remove the prostate. He promised me that he would be as careful as possible in the removal as he could to minimize the possibility of permanent incontinence. AND HE DELIVERED!! Five weeks after the operation, my blood test revealed 0 PSA. Free from prostate cancer!! The compassion shown by Dr David Canes in calling me personally and discussing the best treatment, PLUS performing two VERY successful cancer operations (kidney and prostate) rendering me "cancer free" at age 76, for the moment anyway, lends me to rate this great man at the top. And he is very "user friendly"!!!

Doctor Cains has been my urologist since 2008,Two life saving surgeries with no complications what so ever.He does the job right the first time,He treats you like family. Talks to you in a way you can understand completely.I travel two hour to get to his nearest office his expertise is worth the trip. I would not even consider seeing someone else. Truly a gifted doctor

This guy knows his stuff. After doing thousands of these, it is comforting to know when you are facing robotic surgery, he will take care of you. He is compassionate, professional, and takes the time to calm you down as you move forward with different options. If I had to do it again, he would do it. His staff is also outstanding.

I see Dr. Canes at his Derry office and the care has been exceptional. I never feel rushed and his bedside manner is top notch. The clinical and office staff are all, with one exception warm, helpful and pleasant professionals. If you should run into the one person in the office who seems annoyed that you called, let a supervisor know. Other than that, nothing but praise for the entire office!

Had a laproscopic kidney removal -- Dr. Canes is awesome. Answered all my questions, never felt rushed, great sense of humor. No complications at all.