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Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD

Accepting New Patients

(200 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Kansas School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, venous disease, and more.

14 Prospect Street
Milford, MA 01757

(508) 482-5439

Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD is a general surgeon in Worcester, MA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Group and UMass Memorial Health.

Office Locations

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

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119 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605

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14 Prospect Street
Milford, MA 01757

(508) 482-5439

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55 Lake Avenue
North Worcester, MA 01655

(508) 334-5220

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Some issues Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

excisional breast biopsy without margin

In 2024, Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD performed more excisional breast biopsy without margin (surrounding tissue) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2012 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	25
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	113
excision	38
lymph node procedures	27
open surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2013 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
doctor visit	118
excision	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2014 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	13
cancer surgery	13
doctor visit	73
excision	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2015 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	25
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	123
excision	42
lymph node procedures	35
open surgery	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2016 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	140
excision	47
lymph node procedures	38
open surgery	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2017 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	155
excision	45
lymph node procedures	36
open surgery	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	43
cancer surgery	43
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	135
excision	71
lymph node procedures	56
open surgery	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2019 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	126
excision	29
lymph node procedures	24
open surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2021 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	77
excision	27
lymph node procedures	28
open surgery	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2024 were breast procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	159
excision	22
open surgery	22

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	21
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD in 2024

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Worcester, MA were lymph node procedures, excision, cancer surgery and breast procedures.

breast procedures	22
cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	110
excision	34
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD.

**Gender**
Female	60
Male	7

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	77
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	2
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	0
Cancer	61

Education & Training

Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1989. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial Medical Group

UMass Memorial Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 200 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anne C. Larkin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Worcester, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$69 HARMONIC Product Family $69
Genentech USA, Inc.	$40 $40

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$109

Biography

Dr. Anne Larkin practices general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Her clinical interests include breast surgery, breast issues, and thyroid surgery. Dr. Larkin is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center and Milford Regional Medical Center. After completing medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, she performed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Worcester, MA.