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Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD

Accepting New Patients

(90 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: colorectal surgery procedures, laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and more.

225 New Lancaster Road 1 (
Leominster, MA 01453

(978) 466-3333

Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD is a general surgeon in Worcester, MA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD is affiliated with Reliant Medical Group and RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Reliant Medical Group

123 Summer Street 1 (
Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 368-3190

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Reliant Medical Group

225 New Lancaster Road 1 (
Leominster, MA 01453

(978) 466-3333

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Some issues Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	172
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	23
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	27
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	54
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	197
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
open surgery	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	23
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	211
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	23
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	23
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	186
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
open surgery	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	25
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	15
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	14
blood draw	13
doctor visit	179
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
open surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	206
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	22
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	15
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Reliant Medical Group

RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 90 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul L. Arcand, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Worcester, MA.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$238 Da Vinci Surgical System $238
Mallinckrodt LLC	$201 OFIRMEV $201
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$184 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $184
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$184 OFIRMEV $184
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$137 NON-PRODUCT $47	ENTEREG $46	INVANZ $29	ZEMURON $16
Other	$518 TEFLARO $52	Endoscopy Endocutters $41	ZYVOX $36	Vascular Surgery $31	Instruments and Ligation $25	Other $334

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,448
Travel and Lodging	$15

Biography

Dr. Paul Arcand is a general surgery specialist. His areas of expertise include colorectal surgery procedures, laparoscopic surgery, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Dr. Arcand is rated highly by his patients. He studied medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is affiliated with Reliant Medical Group. According to Reliant Medical Group, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Arcand's office in Worcester, MA.