Shannon M. Colohan M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Body contouring
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Melanoma treatment and reconstruction
Locations
Languages
- English
- French
About Shannon M. Colohan
Shannon Colohan, M.D., M.S., is a surgeon at UW Medicine's Center for Reconstructive Surgery and a UW associate professor of Plastic Surgery in the division of plastic surgery. Dr. Colohan is expert at reconstructive plastic surgery, with a specific focus on cancer reconstruction. She believes that educating patients about their options and involving them in all aspects of their care is key to achieving good outcomes.
Dr. Colohan earned her M.D. at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Dr. Colohan's clinical interests include reconstruction of cancer defects. Her research interests include research study design and clinical outcomes in reconstructive plastic surgery with emphasis on breast reconstruction. Dr. Colohan enjoys teaching medical students and residents.
Personal Interests
Dr. Colohan enjoys traveling, reading, music and the arts. She also has an interest in interior design and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, 2011, Microsurgery
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Dalhousie UniversityResidency, 2010, Plastic Surgery
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineMaster, 2007, Epidemiology
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Dalhousie UniversityInternship, 2005, Plastic Surgery
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Dalhousie University Faculty of MedicineMedical education, 2004
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery, 2012, American Board of Plastic Surgery