BarbaraAPockajMD

General Surgery • Phoenix, AZ

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor, Surgery, Mayo Medical School

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Office
5777 E. Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Education & Training

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1995
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1990 - 2004
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2013
America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
Redbook Magazine: Top Breast Cancer Doctors Castle Connolly, 2001
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Clinical Trials

Black Cohosh in Treating Hot Flashes in Women Who Have or Who Are At Risk of Developing Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2003 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 3
Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Resected Desmoplastic Melanoma Start of enrollment: 2003 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 2
Everolimus in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma Start of enrollment: 2005 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 2
Temozolomide and Everolimus in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma That Cannot be Removed by Surgery Start of enrollment: 2008 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 2
Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Surgically Resectable, Chemotherapy Resistant, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 10
Recruiting
Phase 2
Melanoma Margins Trial-II: 1cm v 2cm Wide Surgical Excision Margins for AJCC Stage II Primary Cutaneous Melanoma Start of enrollment: 2019 Dec 17
Recruiting
Phase 3
Roles: Contact
Pre-analytical Factors Affecting ctDNA Analysis in Early and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2022 Jul 07
Recruiting
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Engineered 3D ex vivo models to recapitulate the complex stromal and immune interactions within the tumor microenvironment.
Ravi, K., Manoharan, T., Wang, K., Nikkhah, M., Pockaj, B.> ;Biomaterials. 2024 Mar 1
Patient-Reported Testing Burden of Screening Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM).
Bhavika K Patel, Rachana Gurudu, Gina Mazza, Richard E Sharpe Jr, Lida Mina, Jessica Fraker, Karen Anderson, Danny Hughes, Barbara Pockaj, Kling, J.> ;Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2023 Nov 11
Physician- and Patient-Reported Outcomes of the MC1635 Phase 3 Trial of Ultrahypofractionated Versus Moderately Hypofractionated Adjuvant Radiation Therapy After Breas...
Brady S Laughlin, Kimberly S Corbin, Diego Augusto Santos Toesca, Cameron S Thorpe, Michael A Golafshar, Barbara Pockaj, Patricia Cronin, Lisa A McGee, Michele Y Halya...> ;International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2024 Mar 15
Implications of a Supernumerary Nipple Breast Cancer in a BReast CAncer Sequence Variation Carrier: A Case Report.
Will Sperduto, Ann McCullough, Donald Northfelt, Lisa McGee, Barbara Pockaj, Kristen Jogerst> ;Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Innovations, Quality & Outcomes. 2023 Oct 1
Imaging Characteristics of and Multidisciplinary Management Considerations for Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia and Flat Epithelial Atypia: Review of Current Literature.
Laura K Harper, Molly B Carnahan, Asha A Bhatt, Curtis L Simmons, Bhavika K Patel, Erinn Downs, Barbara A Pockaj, Kristina Yancey, Sarah E Eversman, Richard E Sharpe Jr> ;Radiographics. 2023 Oct 1
Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions.
Jacob B Hammond, Haley Nadone, Heidi E Kosiorek, Alanna M Rebecca, William J Casey 3rd, Edward M Reece, Patricia A Cronin, Barbara A Pockaj, Kandi, L.> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2023 Jun 1
Postoperative Complication Impact on Quality of Life after Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction.
Chi Zhang, Diego Gomez, Isra Abdulwadood, Heidi Kosiorek, Jacob B Hammond, Patricia Cronin, Edward Reece, Alanna Rebecca, William Casey, Barbara A Pockaj> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2023 Aug 1
A Journey Toward Gender Equity in Medicine.
Alyx B Porter, Katherine H Noe, Henry D Tazelaar, Kara L Saliba, Tamara K Kary, Barbara A Pockaj, Paula E Menkosky, Richard J Gray, Alanna M Rebecca> ;Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2023 May 1
2 citations
Socioeconomic and racial disparities in survival for patients with stage IV cancer.
Kristen Jogerst, Chi Zhang, Yu-Hui Chang, Mariam Ali-Mucheru, Barbara Pockaj, Chee-Chee Stucky, Patricia Cronin, Nabil Wasif, Abujbarah, S.> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2023 Jul 1
ASO Visual Abstract: Impact of Same-Day Discharge and Enhanced Recovery on Patient Quality of Life After Mastectomy with Implant Reconstruction.
Valerie L Armstrong, Jacob B Hammond, Kristen M Jogerst, Heidi E Kosiorek, Chad Teven, Patricia Cronin, Sarwat Ahmad, Alanna Rebecca, William Casey, Barbara Pockaj> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2023 May 1
4 citations
The Impact of Same-Day Discharge and Enhanced Recovery on Patient Quality of Life After Mastectomy with Implant Reconstruction.
Valerie L Armstrong, Jacob B Hammond, Kristen M Jogerst, Heidi E Kosiorek, Chad Teven, Patricia Cronin, Sarwat Ahmad, Alanna Rebecca, William Casey, Barbara Pockaj> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2023 May 1
1 citations
PDJ amplicon in triple negative breast cancer.
Alexander S Roesler, Smriti Malasi, Lori Koslosky, Peter Hartmayer, Tammey J Naab, Jodi M Carter, David Zahrieh, David Hillman, Roberto A Leon-Ferre, Fergus J Couch, M...> ;Scientific Reports. 2023 Jan 12
9 citations
Genome-wide analysis of aberrant position and sequence of plasma DNA fragment ends in patients with cancer.
Karan K Budhraja, Bradon R McDonald, Michelle D Stephens, Tania Contente-Cuomo, Havell Markus, Maria Farooq, Patricia F Favaro, Sydney Connor, Sara A Byron, Jan B Egan...> ;Science Translational Medicine. 2023 Jan 11
How to teach ERAS protocols: surgical residents' perspectives and perioperative practices for breast surgery patients.
Kristen Jogerst, Taylor M Coe, Nikita Gupta, Barbara Pockaj, Abbey Fingeret> ;Global Surgical Education. 2023 Jan 1
2 citations
The impact of mastectomy and reconstruction technique on patient perceived quality of Life.
Chi Zhang, Heidi Kosiorek, Jacob B Hammond, Kristen M Jogerst, Patricia Cronin, Sarwat Ahmad, Alanna Rebecca, William Casey, Barbara A Pockaj> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2022 Dec 1
Pilot/Phase II Trial of Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy to the Whole Breast Alone Before Breast Conserving Surgery.
Cameron S Thorpe, Todd A DeWees, Brady S Laughlin, Laura A Vallow, Dee Seneviratne, Barbara A Pockaj, Patricia A Cronin, Michele Y Halyard, Tamara Z Vern-Gross, Lisa A...> ;Advances in Radiation Oncology. 2022 Oct 21
ASO Visual Abstract: Postoperative Hematomas in the Era of Outpatient Mastectomy: Is Ketorolac Really to Blame?
Kristen Jogerst, Heidi E Kosiorek, Sarwat Ahmad, Patricia A Cronin, William Casey, Ryan Craner, Alanna Rebecca, Barbara A Pockaj, Abujbarah, S.> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Oct 1
9 citations
Home Recovery After Mastectomy: Review of Literature and Strategies for Implementation American Society of Breast Surgeons Working Group.
Kandice Ludwig, Barbara Wexelman, Steven Chen, Gloria Cheng, Sarah DeSnyder, Negar Golesorkhi, Rachel Greenup, Ted James, Bernard Lee, Barbara Pockaj, Brooke Vuong, Sa...> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Sep 1
ASO Visual Abstract: Accuracy of Post-Treatment Imaging in the Evaluation of Residual in Breast Disease After Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy.
Chi Zhang, Heidi E Kosiorek, Bhavika K Patel, Barbara A Pockaj, Sarwat B Ahmad, Patricia A Cronin> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Oct 1
ASO Author Reflections: Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Multimodal Analgesia Following Breast Surgery.
Kristen M Jogerst, Sami M Abujbarah, Barbara Pockaj> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Oct 1
4 citations
Postoperative Hematomas in the Era of Outpatient Mastectomy: Is Ketorolac Really to Blame?
Sami M Abujbarah, Kristen Jogerst, Heidi E Kosiorek, Sarwat Ahmad, Patricia A Cronin, William Casey, Ryan Craner, Alanna Rebecca, Barbara A Pockaj> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Oct 1
1 citations
Accuracy of Posttreatment Imaging for Evaluation of Residual in Breast Disease After Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy.
Chi Zhang, Heidi E Kosiorek, Bhavika K Patel, Barbara A Pockaj, Sarwat B Ahmad, Patricia A Cronin> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Oct 1
Chest wall resection for breast cancer: 21st century Mayo clinic experience.
Diane M Durgan, Gabriel De La Cruz Ku, Mathew Thomas, Barbara A Pockaj, Sarah A McLaughlin, William J Casey, Aparna Vijayasekaran, Dennis Wigle, John C Cheville, Jenni...> ;Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Nov 1
4 citations
Merkel cell carcinoma of unknown primary: Clinical presentation and outcomes.
Samuel E Broida, Xiao T Chen, Christian L Baum, Jerry D Brewer, Matthew S Block, James W Jakub, Barbara A Pockaj, Robert L Foote, Svetomir N Markovic, Tina J Hieken, M...> ;Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2022 Nov 1
6 citations
Association of breast cancer risk, density, and stiffness: global tissue stiffness on breast MR elastography (MRE).
Bhavika K Patel, Kay Pepin, Kathy R Brandt, Gina L Mazza, Barbara A Pockaj, Jun Chen, Yuxiang Zhou, Donald W Northfelt, Karen Anderson, Juliana M Kling, Celine M Vacho...> ;Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2022 Jul 1
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Journal Articles

Microsatellitosis in Patients with Melanoma
Richard L White, Mark B Faries, Stanley P Leong, Andrew J Sinnamon, Dale Han, Jane L Messina, Barbara A Pockaj, Giorgos C Karakousis, Edmund K Bartlett, John T Vetto, ..., Annals of Surgical Oncology

Press Mentions

Three Researchers Who Are Coming at Cancer from All AnglesApril 22nd, 2020
Sensitive ctDNA Test Predicts Residual Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant TherapyOctober 24th, 2019
Federal Grant Helps TGen Refine Cancer-Detection Blood Tests for Breast Cancer PatientsOctober 15th, 2019
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