Shannon M. Colohan, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC
Medical Specialties
- Body contouring
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Melanoma treatment and reconstruction
Locations
Center for Reconstructive Surgery at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
- French
About Shannon M. Colohan
Shannon Colohan, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC, is a board-certified plastic surgeon at UW Medicine's Center for Reconstructive Surgery and a UW associate professor of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Colohan is an expert in reconstructive plastic surgery with a specific focus on cancer reconstruction. She specializes in microsurgery and performs all types of autologous flap reconstructions for breast cancer (DIEP, TUG, SGAP, IGAP etc.), as well as other cancers including sarcoma. Dr. Colohan also performs implant-based breast reconstruction and has an interest in pediatric /adolescent breast surgery. Additionally, she treats skin cancers (removal and reconstruction and lymph node biopsy) including melanoma, squamous & basal cell cancer and Merkel cell cancer. She believes that educating patients about their options and involving them in all aspects of their care is key to achieving good outcomes.
Her research interests include study design and clinical outcomes in reconstructive plastic surgery with an 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 spending time exploring The PNW on her boat with her husband and two large rescue dogs.
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