Colin Carracher , MD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Medical Sciences Builidng
231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0547
MSB 7163
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0547
Phone 513-558-4444
Fax 513-558-8581
Email colin.carracher@uc.edu
Professional Summary
Colin Carracher, MD joined UC Health in 2014 as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Endocrinology.
Dr. Carracher has been a part of the University of Cincinnati since 1998 when he started his undergraduate studies. All of his professional education and medical training since then has been with the UC College of Medicine. After he completed his Endocrinology fellowship he joined the division and now practices alongside his mentors as the medical director for the division of Endocrinology at the Medical Arts Building.
He accepts all general Endocrinology patients, but has a particular interest in Diabetes Mellitus including insulin pumps and glucose sensors, Adrenal Disease, Hypogonadism and Thyroid Nodule biopsy.
He has a wife, a son and two dogs, together they enjoy the occasional international trip but spend most of their time exploring Cincinnati. He spends his downtime enjoying movies, music, food and friendly conversation with friends. He's been known to frequent the various food and cultural festivals throughout the city.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2003 (Industrial Engineering)
Medical Degree: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2009
Residency: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2012 (Internal Medicine)
Fellowship: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2014 (Endocrinology)
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology-Diabetes and Metabolism) (Certification Date: 11-02-2015 )
American Board of Internal Medicine (Certification Date: 08-20-2014 )
Clinical Interests
Diabetes
Endocrinology
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal Cortex Cancers
Adrenal Disease
Adrenal Disorders
Adrenal Dysfusion
Adrenal Gland Cancers
Adrenal Gland Disease
Adrenal Gland Suppression
Adrenal Gland Tumors (Pheochromocytoma)
Adrenal Insufficiency
Adrenal Nodules
Adrenal Rest Tumor
Adrenal Tumors
Adrenocortical Adenoma
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Aldosteronoma
Benign adrenal tumors
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Conn's Syndrome (Primary aldosteronism)
Cushing syndrome (Hypercortisolism)
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Type 1 (Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1)
Diabetes Type 2 (Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2)
Enlarged Breasts in men (Gynecomastia)
Facial Hair, excess in women
Gonadal Disorders
Hirsutism
Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperandrogenism
Hyperglycemia
Hyperinsulinism
Hypogonadism
Insulin Resistance
Kallmann Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
Low Testosterone (Male hypogonadism)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia I and II (MEN I and MEN II)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (Werner Syndrome)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b
Pre-Diabetes
Testosterone Deficiency (Male hypogonadism)
Thyroid Nodules
Specialities
Endocrinology-Diabetes and Metabolism
Internal Medicine
Positions and Work Experience
09-2014 -To Present Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Cincinnati & UC Health, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Gniado, Ewa; Carracher, Colin P; Sharma, Sona (04-01-2020. ) Simultaneous Occurrence of Germline Mutations of SDHB and TP53 in a Patient with Metastatic Pheochromocytoma. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, , 105 (4 ) ,
Presentations
Poster Presentations
Carracher, C., Sharma, S. (06-2014. ) Central Diabetes Insipidus Secondary to Obstructive Hydrocephalus and Ventriculostomy .Endocrine Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL. . Level:National
Carracher, C., D’Alessio, D., Salehi, M. (05-2013. ) The role of bypassing the foregut on GLP-1-mediated insulin secretion .Internal Medicine Trainees' Research Grand Rounds, University of Cincinnati. . Level:College
Carracher, C., Fichtenbaum, C., Coberly, L., Smith, M. (09-2011. ) Cancer In An HIV Patient, It’s Not Always What You Think .Internal Medicine Grand Rounds Poster Session, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. . Level:College
Carracher, C., Warm, E. (09-2008. ) Glycemic Dysregulation Leading to Hyperphosphatasemia .The Ohio American College of Physicians Scientific Meeting, Columbus, OH. . Level:State
Carracher, C., Warm, E. (10-2008. ) Glycemic Dysregulation Leading to Hyperphosphatasemia .The Society of General Internal Medicine Midwest Regional Meeting, Chicago, IL. . Level:Regional
Rehman, A., Carracher, C. (03-2018. ) Doege-potter Syndrome: Liver Solitary Fibrous Tumor With Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 Mediated Non-islet Cell Tumor Hypoglycemia With Incidental Findings Of Adrenal Insufficiency And Differentiated Papillary Thyroid Cancer .Endocrine Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL. . Level:National
Lecture
Colin P. Carracher (05-09-2018. ) Diabetes Technology: Rebuilding The Pancreas .UC. Level:Department
Service
(Medical Grand Rounds Committee ) Committee Member
(Southwest Ohio Internal Medicine Update & Review Course Committee ) Committee Member
Contact Information
Academic - Medical Sciences Builidng
231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0547
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45267-0547
Phone: 513-558-4444
Fax: 513-558-8581
colin.carracher@uc.edu