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Chandler Cortina, MD, General Surgery, Milwaukee, WI, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

ChandlerScottCortinaMD,MS, FSSO, FACS

General Surgery Milwaukee, WI

Breast

Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

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Education & Training

  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinMasters, Clinical and Translational Science, 2019 - 2021
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2018 - 2019
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
    LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 2013
  • Louisiana State Univertisy
    Louisiana State UnivertisyBachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Philosophy , 2005 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Breast Cancer Risk and Screening in Transgender Individuals  
    Roznovjak D, Petroll A, Cortina CS, Current Breast Cancer Reports, 1/4/2021
  • De-Escalation of Local-Regional Therapy for Older Breast Cancer Patients  
    Cortina CS, Current Breast Cancer Reports, 11/4/2020
  • Treating Positive Axillary Disease in Elderly Breast Cancer Patients: The Impact of Age on Radiation Therapy  
    Cortina CS, Woodfin AA, Tangalakis LL, Wang X, Son JD, Poirier J, Rao R, Kopkash K, Madrigrano A, Breast Care, 8/2020
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Authored Content

  • Highlights from the 2023 American Society of Breast Surgeon’s 24th Annual MeetingMay 2023
  • Safety in the Operating Room2/21/2018

Grant Support

  • Understanding Breast Cancer Risk and Screening in Transgender Persons through a Pilot Breast Cancer Screening ProgramNational Cancer Institute2023–2028
  • Creating a transdisciplinary approach to address transgender/non-binary cancer disparitiesPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)2023–2025
  • Study of Pre-Analytical Effects on Breast Cancer BiomarkersAdvancing a Healthier Wisconsin2023–2024
  • Assessing Breast Cancer Risk Prior to Gender-Affirming Chest Masculinization SurgeryAdvancing a Healthier Wisconsin2023–2024

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