Colin Carracher

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