Carman Anthony Giacomantonio
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology QE II Health Science C Room 8-826 Halifax Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9About
Dr. Carman Anthony Giacomantonio is a leading surgical oncologist who graduated in 1991. Dr. Giacomantonio?s area of expertise includes cancers, melanoma and sarcoma. He has been working in Capital District Health Authority, which is affiliated with Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre. He has been honored with the Nova Scotia Philanthropy Award, 2009 and the Jr. Alumnist of the Year, 2011. He is a Board Certified Oncologist.
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Education and Training
MEmorial University of Newfoundland
Board Certification
Ceritifed in Oncology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Board of Directors, Canadian Cancer Society -
- Associate Professor, Dalhousie University -
- Chief of Clinical Services, CEHHA -
Awards
- Nova Scotia Philanthropy Award, 2009
- Jr. Alumnist of the Year, 2011
Internships
- Dalhousie University
Professional Society Memberships
- Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research, American Society of Clinical Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Working Hard and Putting His Patients First
Hobbies / Sports
- Developing Surgical Instruments, Riding his Motorcycle
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Oncology
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