Dr. Colohan is a surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction.
I believe that educating patients about their options and involving them in all aspects of their care is key to achieving good outcomes. This is based on good communication, and working with a great team of extended health care providers who are all involved in a patient's care.
My primary focus is breast reconstruction – including implant-based and free flap (natural tissue) procedures. I also enjoy reconstruction for other forms of cancer, general plastic surgery, and aesthetic surgery of the breast and body. Microsurgical reconstruction of the breast, head & neck, and body for cancer-related or traumatic defects; general reconstructive plastic surgery.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine
- BSc: Dalhousie University
- MD: Dalhousie University
- Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern, Breast & Reconstructive Microsurgery
- MSc: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Epidemiology
- Board certification: Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - 2010
Dr. Shannon Colohan became an oncologist because she "enjoys the humanity that cancer care brings to medical practice. In particular, I like working with cancer patients to help improve their sense of well-being and restore a sense of ‘normalcy’ during a stressful period in their lives."
Dr. Colohan has a background in epidemiology and a strong interest in clinical outcomes research in patients requiring reconstruction as a part of their cancer treatment.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, the arts, theatre, reading, or just spending time with friends and family.