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Dr. George C. Canas, MD

(Dr. George Chris Canas, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

396 Schilling Drive
Dundas, MN 55019

(763) 544-0696

Dr. George C. Canas, MD is a nephrologist in Dundas, MN specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. George C. Canas, MD is affiliated with Allina Health, Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, North Memorial Health and Ridgeview.

Office Locations

396 Schilling Drive
Dundas, MN 55019

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Ridgeview

6200 Shingle Creek Parkway Suite 250
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

(763) 544-0696

(763) 544-0984

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In The News

“The family would like to express deep appreciation to Dr. Dorothy Uhlman and Dr. George Canas; the nursing staff at Unity Hospital 2 West; North Suburban Dialysis Center; the Hubert H. Humphrey...”—"John A. Saccoman", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, March 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

hemodialysis

In 2023, Dr. George C. Canas, MD performed more hemodialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. George C. Canas, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) 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. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	173
dialysis	166
doctor visit	145
hospital care	794
inpatient care	794
lab tests	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	160
dialysis	50
doctor visit	149
hospital care	807
inpatient care	807
lab tests	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	44
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	59
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	132
dialysis	49
doctor visit	158
hospital care	700
inpatient care	700
lab tests	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	53
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	60
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	91
dialysis	79
doctor visit	129
hospital care	667
inpatient care	667
lab tests	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	68
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	64
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	81
dialysis	129
doctor visit	124
hospital care	686
inpatient care	686
lab tests	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	40
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	58
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
dialysis	45
doctor visit	129
hospital care	524
inpatient care	524
lab tests	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	47
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	59
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	194
doctor visit	95
hemofiltration	15
hospital care	561
inpatient care	561

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	39
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	61
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	203
doctor visit	216
hemofiltration	36
hospital care	609
inpatient care	609

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	73
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	60
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	219
doctor visit	146
hemofiltration	32
hospital care	596
inpatient care	596

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	46
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	64
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	141
dialysis	111
doctor visit	156
hospital care	516
inpatient care	516

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	60
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	62
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	157
doctor visit	130
emergency care	24
hemofiltration	27
hospital care	445
inpatient care	445

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	47
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	62
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George C. Canas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated as a nephrologist in Dundas, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and dialysis.

blood draw	109
chronic care	141
dialysis	127
doctor visit	143
emergency care	24
hemofiltration	27
hospital care	627
inpatient care	627
lab tests	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	335
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	112
85 and over	47
Less than 65	112
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George C. Canas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George C. Canas, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	55
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. George C. Canas, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George C. Canas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Kidney Specialists of Minnesota

North Memorial Health

Ridgeview

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$952 SAMSCA $949	JYNARQUE $3
NxStage Medical, Inc.	$64 System One $64
Questcor Pharmaceuticals	$41 ACTHAR $41
Retrophin, Inc.	$1 (815) Thiola $1

**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	$750
Education	$188
Food and Beverage	$120

Research Payments

Dr. George C. Canas, MD has received 155 research payments totaling $2,242,426.

Biography

Dr. George Canas works as an adult nephrology. His hospital/clinic affiliations include North Memorial Health, Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, and Ridgeview. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Canas include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors.