Oncology

Carlo Contreras, M.D.

Associate Chief Medical Officer; Medical Director, Ambulatory Services

Dr. Carlo M. Contreras is a surgical oncologist at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in skin and soft tissue cancers. He treats melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and other rare skin cancers. With over 20 years of experience since graduating medical school in 2003, he serves adult patients, including those with advanced or complex cases requiring surgical interventio

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (MD, 2003)
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Surgery, 2008)
Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2010)

Years in Practice

23+ years

Peer Recognition

ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Surgical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

ImmunotherapyPancreatic CancerCAR-T Cell TherapyMelanomaSarcoma

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Contreras treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Contreras accept Aetna insurance?

Carlo Contreras's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Contreras practice?

Carlo Contreras practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital.

What does Dr. Contreras specialize in?

Carlo Contreras is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Surgical Oncology.

How long has Dr. Contreras been practicing?

Carlo Contreras has 23+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Contreras's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (MD, 2003); Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Surgery, 2008); Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2010).