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Office
2050 Kenny Rd
4th Floor
Columbus, OH 43221Phone+1 614-293-7171Fax+1 614-293-3465- Is this information wrong?
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 CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2008 - 2010
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2008
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- AL State Medical License 2010 - 2019
- TX State Medical License 2008 - 2012
- 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
- Collection and Storage of Tissue and Blood Samples From Patients With Cancer Start of enrollment: 2015 May 19
- Intralesional Influenza Vaccine for the Treatment of Stage I-IV Melanoma Start of enrollment: 2021 Oct 20
- EMLA Topical Cream for Treatment of Pain in Patients Receiving Intra-Dermal Technetium 99 Injections for Lymphoscintigraphy for Skin Cancers Start of enrollment: 2023 Dec 19
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Radiation therapy for retroperitoneal sarcoma: practice patterns in North America.Samantha M Ruff, Victor Heh, Hayley M Dunlop, David J Konieczkowski, Amblessed Onuma, Alex C Kim, Valerie P Grignol, Carlo M Contreras, Timothy M Pawlik, Raphael Pollo...> ;Radiation Oncology. 2024 Mar 16
- Comparing Multivisceral Resection with Tumor-only Resection of Liposarcoma Using the Win Ratio.Nikahd, M., Madison Hyer, J., Ruff, S., Ilyas, F., Gorji, L., Onuma, A., Tsilimigras, D., Contreras, C., Grignol, V., Kim, A., Pollock, R., Pawlik, T., Beane, J.> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2024 Feb 12
- Disparities in Survival and NCCN Guideline-Concordant Care in Patients With Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma.Dunlop, H., Bende, B., Ruff, S., Fisher, J., Kim, A., Grignol, V., Contreras, C., Obeng-Gyasi, S., Konieczkowski, D., Pawlik, T., Pollock, R., Beane, J.> ;Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2024 Feb 1
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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
- 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?September 29th, 2018
- Melanoma Risk Greater for Middle-Aged Men Than Women. Here's WhySeptember 29th, 2018
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Professional Memberships
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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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