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Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD

Accepting New Patients

(378 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1999 - 2003)

Professional interests include: chemotherapy, squamous cell carcinoma, metastatic cancer, and more.

2050 KENNY ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

(614) 293-3890

Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD is a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

Office Locations

2050 KENNY ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

lymph node procedures

In 2023, Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD had a list price for lymph node procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

sentinel lymph node mapping

In 2012, Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD performed more sentinel lymph node mapping procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2013 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	128
excision	14
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2014 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	174
excision	14
lymph node procedures	27
open surgery	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2015 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	185
excision	39
lymph node procedures	60
open surgery	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2016 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	210
excision	65
lymph node procedures	106
open surgery	65

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2017 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	188
excision	75
lymph node procedures	108
open surgery	75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	13
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2018 were lymph node procedures, diagnostic procedures, open surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	196
excision	80
lymph node procedures	126
open surgery	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	26
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2019 were lymph node procedures, excision, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	180
excision	74
lymph node procedures	112
open surgery	63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2020 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
lymph node procedures	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2021 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	220
excision	34
lymph node procedures	76
open surgery	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2022 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	242
excision	17
lymph node procedures	52
open surgery	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2023 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	265
lymph node procedures	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in COLUMBUS, OH were lymph node procedures, diagnostic procedures, excision and open surgery.

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	179
excision	45
lymph node procedures	66
open surgery	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD.

**Gender**
Female	69
Male	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	9
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (2008)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 378 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in COLUMBUS, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Baxter Healthcare	$5,086 TACHOSIL $3,585	COSEAL $1,061	Surgical Care - Non Prod Related $440
Ethicon Inc.	$1,560 EVARREST $1,157	$403
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,386 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,386
Delcath Systems	$1,378 Hepzato Kit $1,378
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$993 $993
Other	$670 VAC THERAPY $382	TAFINLAR $109	Air-Seal $37	GATTEX $22	Vesicare $21	Other $99

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,934
Travel and Lodging	$4,720
Food and Beverage	$1,043
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$375

Research Payments

Dr. Carlo M. Contreras, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $21,747.

Biography

Dr. Carlo Contreras is a Columbus, OH physician who specializes in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Contreras attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Contreras include basal cell carcinoma, chemotherapy, and metastatic cancer. On average, patients gave Dr. Contreras a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. He welcomes new patients at his office inColumbus, OH as reported by Doctor.com.