Alexander H. Shannon, MD, is a surgical oncologist, specializing in gastrointestinal oncology, peritoneal surface malignancies, and metastatic colorectal, hepatobiliary, and neuroendocrine cancers. He has expertise in robotic surgery, hepatic arterial infusion therapy, and cytoreduction surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Dr. Shannon earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville. He received additional training through a fellowship in complex general surgical oncology at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Dr. Shannon is board certified in general surgery and in complex general surgical oncology by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Having grown up in Pittsburgh, Dr. Shannon is grateful to be able give back and help people in this community. He welcomes patients ages 18 and older.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
excision granuloma tissue
gastrostomy tube removal
post-operative infection
ventral hernia repair
abdominal wall hernia
change of gastrotomy tube
gastrocutaneous fistula
wide local excision surgery
appendicitis surgery
gall stone removal
gallbladder surgery
paralytic ileus
umbilical mass
incisional hernia surgery
robotic gastrostomy
internal mass
incisional biopsy
appendix rupture
stomach polyps
robotic surgery for small bowel obstruction
intestinal volvulus
robotic surgery
umbilical hernia surgery
abdominal mesh reconstruction
da vinci hernia repair
Credentials
Fellowship
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center
Education
Tufts University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery - Surgery
Publications
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