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In
The Know: General Surgery
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General Surgery Team
The Division of General Surgery at Fallon Clinic treats people of all ages who require surgical care. Our highly skilled surgical team performs more than 3,500 procedures a year, utilizing the latest surgical techniques to achieve the very best outcomes for our patients. Meet the Team
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Not only is Fallon Clinic dedicated to providing our patients with the most competent surgical care available, we also offer our patients a highly efficient team approach to treating complex disease processes. Our Breast Care Center, Lung Care Center, Vascular Care Center and other “Centers of Excellence” utilize a coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach to care that pays dividends for patients. For instance, breast cancer patients can come in and receive a mammogram and radio-guided biopsy in one location. Patients also benefit from having their case presented to a team of specialists including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and general and plastic surgeons. This collaboration allows patients to receive the best advice on their course of treatment. We are also dedicated to carefully coordinating dates for surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and other treatments. This helps ensure safe, effective treatment that is also efficient and more convenient for our patients.
Surgical patients at Fallon Clinic also benefit from a highly efficient patient education process. Our own nurse educator sits down with each patient and goes over pre-operative preparations and lets the patient know what to expect before and after surgery. We also provide a thorough physical exam and complete lab tests for patients before surgery. Patients are also provided with a telephone number to call any time day or night if they have a question or a problem.
By offering our patients a wide range of proven surgical options coupled with the compassionate care of our highly skilled surgeons, nurses and staff, Fallon Clinic has gained a reputation as a leading center for surgery in Central Massachusetts and beyond.
General Surgery Team at Fallon Clinic
Dr. Mark Stoker (Chair of Surgical Specialties) – laparoscopic surgery, general & colorectal surgery
Originally from Louisiana, Dr. Mark E. Stoker has made a home for himself here in the heart of New England as one of the most renowned surgeons at Fallon Clinic. "Its very rewarding working here, I enjoy the surgical challenges, building a top-notch department, and achieving quality outcomes for our patients."
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Dr. Paul Arcand – general, bariatric, colorectal & oncologic surgery
Growing up in Rhode Island, Dr. Paul Arcand learned quickly how a doctor could have a big effect on his community. "My father is a Family Practitioner, and when I was a boy people would stop me on the street and tell me how grateful they were that my father had helped them or a loved one through an illness. It really had a profound affect on me that people were so grateful for their care. I think that was the main reason I decided to become a doctor."
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 Dr. Konstantino Avradopoulos – surgical oncology
When asked why he chose Surgical Oncology for his career, Dr. Konstantino Avradopoulos explains, "Once I finished my residency I looked back and realized that treating cancer cases were the most challenging and rewarding. One breast cancer patient, for instance, can be treated three or four different ways, depending on circumstances."
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 Dr. Praneetha Narahari – general surgery, breast surgery, laparoscopic surgery
Dr. Praneetha Narahari, a surgeon at Fallon Clinic, was encouraged to be a doctor by her mother. "My mother always wanted me to be a doctor because I lost my father when I was very young and she thought the physicians took great care of him when he was in the hospital. She really encouraged me and helped make it possible for me to become a doctor," she recalls.
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 Dr. Michael Potter – general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery
As a surgeon at Fallon Clinic, Dr. Michael Potter realizes the importance of trust in the doctor-patient relationship. "When people come to you for an operation, the first thing you have to do is gain their trust," he explains. "Patients have to believe in you and have a certain level of trust in your abilities before you can operate on them I think thats really essential in surgery."
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