Dr. Mitchell Cahan M.D.
Surgeon
55 Lake Ave N Department Of Genera Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Mitchell Cahan is a general surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Cahan specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Cahan provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Member UMass Memorial Medical Group
Fellowships
- University of North Carolina Hospitals, Fellow:General Surgery 2003
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