Ann F. Callahan, MD
My specialties:
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
- General surgery
Professional interests:
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Gastric cancer
- Skin cancer (melanoma and sarcoma)
- Cytoreductive surgery
- Hepatobiliary cancer
I am a board-certified surgical oncologist and general surgeon with professional interests in breast cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, hepatobiliary cancer, skin cancer and cytoreductive surgery.
What is your practice philosophy? Surgical oncology offers an opportunity to not only stay abreast of scientific advances and work within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, but also provide care and compassion and a difficult moment for a patient. I strive to provide the best, most up-to-date care of the whole patient, including body, heart and mind.
Hometown: Monterey, California
I am passionate about the relationships I am able to build with patients. I am passionate about providing the most up-to-date care and am constantly striving to improve myself and the care I offer.
If I wasn't a provider, I would do a job outside. We spend far too much time inside the hospital as physicians.
Why did you become a provider? I wanted to be a doctor from a very young age. I love the technical aspects of surgery and working with my hands. I loved the ability with cancer to build long-term relationships with patients.
Something I have learned from my patients is no time is promised. Every day is a gift.
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is constantly staying abreast of changes in the field. Cancer care is continuously evolving.
My personal health goal is to continue to stay active and healthy despite a busy and demanding job.
The best thing I've done for my health is long distance running.
I am most proud of my warmth and kindness.
Named a 2018 Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctor Rising Star
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
Specialties
- General surgery
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Long distance running
- Travel
Additional languages spoken
- Spanish
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth 1
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)