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Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD

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

Duke University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and more.

200 N Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 382-2500

Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD is a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD is affiliated with Bronson Healthcare.

Office Locations

200 N Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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Some issues Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“I just think that's too high," said Dr. Laurence McCahill, from the Lacks Cancer Center at Saint Mary's Health Care in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who worked on the study. "”—"Repeat breast cancer surgeries may be unnecessary, study says", Fox News, March 2015

“Such uncertainty about a cancer operation that has been in use for 30 years is "a shame," said Dr. Laurence E. McCahill, the first author of the study and a surgeon and assistant director of the...”—"Breast Cancer Surgery Rules Are Called Unclear (Published 2012)", New York Times, February 2012

“Such uncertainty about a cancer operation that has been in use for 30 years is "a shame," said Dr. Laurence McCahill, the first author of the study, and a surgeon at the Lacks Cancer Center in...”—"Study finds guidelines for second breast cancer surgery vary widely", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, January 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2024

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By Affordability:

lymph node procedures

In 2024, Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD had a list price for lymph node procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2015 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	78
excision	15
lymph node procedures	15
open surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	84

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2016 were lymph node procedures, excision, breast procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	34
excision	22
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2017 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	36
excision	14
lymph node procedures	30
open surgery	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2018 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	57
excision	14
lymph node procedures	30
open surgery	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2019 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	58
excision	18
lymph node procedures	41
open surgery	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	26
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI during 2024 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
lymph node procedures	13

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI were lymph node procedures, excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	49
excision	16
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	32

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	30
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bronson Healthcare

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$51 PriMatrix $51
KCI USA, Inc.	$38 V.A.C. DERMATAC $20	V.A.C.ULTA $18
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$20 SAVI SCOUT $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$91
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Laurence McCahill is a general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) specialist in Wyoming, MI. He is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence Edward McCahill, MD From 2012 - 2024

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