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
abdominal cancer surgery
appendiceal cancer surgery
bile duct cancer surgery
biliary tract cancer surgery
cancer surgery
colon cancer surgery
colorectal malignancy
colorectal metastases
gallbladder cancer surgery
gastrointestinal (gi) cancer surgery
gastrointestinal (gi) stromal tumors
gastrointestinal stromal tumor surgery
intestinal cancer surgery
intra abdominal cancer
intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemoperfusion
liver cancer surgery
liver metastases
lymph node dissection
metastatic colon cancer
pancreas cancer surgery
rectal cancer
robotic liver resection
small intestine cancer surgery
stomach cancer surgery
stomach tumor surgery
Credentials
Education
Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center
Fellowship
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
Publications
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