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Carlo Contreras, MD, General Surgery, Columbus, OH

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General Surgery • Columbus, OH

Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery, Clinical Informatics

Associate Professor of Surgery; Associate Chief Medical Officer; Medical Director of Ambulatory Services at the James Cancer Hospital; Associate Program Director, Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship

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  • Office

    2050 Kenny Rd
    4th Floor
    Columbus, OH 43221
    Phone+1 614-293-7171
    Fax+1 614-293-3465

Summary

  • Dr. Carlo M. Contreras completed his Surgical Oncology training at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. There, his focus was on the most effective approaches for complex oncologic cases. As a member of the OSU Surgical Oncology faculty he cares for patients with a variety of malignancies including melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma and other skin/soft tissue tumors. He promotes a patient-centered approach, and feels that effective communication is paramount in the multidisciplinary care of his patients. Dr. Contreras is pleased to offer a broad range of oncologic therapies, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2010 - 2019
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2004 - 2011
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2013
  • Lifetime Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 2003
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adjuvant trials for pancreatic cancer: where are we going and what is needed?  
    Suzanne Russo, Roger Ove, Carlo Contreras & Muhammad Wasif Saif, Clinical Investigation, 5/2011

Authored Content

  • A World of Global SurgeryMay 2019

Press Mentions

  • Custom Smartwatch Could Detect Early Signs of Conditions That Impact Millions of Cancer Survivors
    Custom Smartwatch Could Detect Early Signs of Conditions That Impact Millions of Cancer SurvivorsOctober 6th, 2024
  • Sedentary Lifestyle Could Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Young Women
    Sedentary Lifestyle Could Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Young WomenFebruary 5th, 2019
  • Four in U.K. Develop Cancer After Organ Transplant. Is There Cause for Worry?
    Four in U.K. Develop Cancer After Organ Transplant. Is There Cause for Worry?September 29th, 2018
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

External Links

  • Faculty Profilehttps://cancer.osu.edu/find-a-doctor/search-physician-directory/carlo-contreras
  • Doxy.mehttps://doxy.me/melanoma
  • HealthTap linkhttps://www.healthtap.com/#experts/10040183/about

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