Chandler Scott Cortina MD ,MS, FSSO, FACS
Breast
Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
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9200 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
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Summary
- Dr. Chandler Cortina is a general surgeon based in Milwaukee, WI, specializing in breast surgery. He completed his medical education at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport, followed by a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Cortina also holds a Master's degree in Clinical and Translational Science from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He serves as an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, MCW Cancer Center, and Froedtert Hospital, with a focus on breast cancer and related surgeries. His research includes publications on breast cancer management and disparities, and he is involved in clinical trials focusing on breast cancer screening and risk assessment and is funded through the NIH.
Education & Training
Medical College of WisconsinMasters, Clinical and Translational Science, 2019 - 2021
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2018 - 2019
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2018
LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 2013- Louisiana State UnivertisyBachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Philosophy , 2005 - 2009
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2019 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2018 - 2021
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Clinical Trials
- BC Risk Assessment Before Top Surgery Start of enrollment: 2023 Mar 15
- Multi-Institutional Transgender & Gender-Diverse Breast Cancer Study Start of enrollment: 2023 Dec 08
- Individuals on Hormone Therapy Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Start of enrollment: 2024 Apr 17
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Experiences and challenges of sexual and gender minority patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.Gabi Barmettler, Sara Kohlbeck, Chandler S Cortina, Olga Kantor
American Journal of Surgery. 2026-03-27 - ASO Author Reflections: Eliminating Surgical Oncology Health Disparities Through Actionable Change.Chandler S Cortina, Sara P Myers, George Molina, Vivian J Bea, Alliric Willis
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-03-12 - Does neoadjuvant systemic therapy in clinical T1-2 N0 human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer increase the extent of axillary surgery?Christine C Rogers, Lauren N Cohen, Jan Irene C Lloren, Chiang-Ching Huang, Adrienne N Cobb
Surgery. 2026-03-01
Journal Articles
- Breast Cancer Risk and Screening in Transgender IndividualsRoznovjak D, Petroll A, Cortina CS, Current Breast Cancer Reports, 1/4/2021
- De-Escalation of Local-Regional Therapy for Older Breast Cancer PatientsCortina CS, Current Breast Cancer Reports, 11/4/2020
- Treating Positive Axillary Disease in Elderly Breast Cancer Patients: The Impact of Age on Radiation TherapyCortina CS, Woodfin AA, Tangalakis LL, Wang X, Son JD, Poirier J, Rao R, Kopkash K, Madrigrano A, Breast Care, 8/2020
Authored Content
- Highlights from the 2023 American Society of Breast Surgeon’s 24th Annual MeetingMay 2023
- Safety in the Operating Room2/21/2018
Press Mentions
Trans, Gender-Diverse Patients More Likely to Be Diagnosed with DCISMay 26th, 2025- Trans, Gender-Diverse Patients More Likely to Be Diagnosed with DCISMay 22nd, 2025
Grant Support
- Understanding the Influence of Hormone Therapy on Breast Cancer Risk and Screening through Mixed MethodsMEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN2023–2028
- Understanding Breast Cancer Risk and Screening in Transgender Persons through a Pilot Breast Cancer Screening ProgramNational Cancer Institute2023–2028
- A National Cohort Study Examining Breast Cancer Diagnostics, Treatments, and Outcomes in Individuals on Hormone TherapyMEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN2025–2027
- 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
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