DeniseM(Hodur)MillstineMDFACP

Women's Health, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Physician, Consultant, Director Integrative Medicine Mayo Clinic Arizona, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Podcast: Read.Talk.Grow. Blog on Mayo Clinic Press - topics/womenshealth

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13737 N 92nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone+1 480-614-6001
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Summary

Women’s health and integrative medicine internist at Mayo Clinic in AZ. Lifelong reader and believe books can heal. Find my posts at Mayo Clinic Press Topics and on podcast Read.Talk.Grow.

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Education & Training

Harvard UniversityCertificate, Effective Writing for Healthcare Professionals, Writing for the Public, 2020 - 2021
University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonFellowship, Integrative Medicine, 2009 - 2011
UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2004
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2000
Catholic University of AmericaBachelors, Biomedical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 2006 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2002 - 2006
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Clinical Educator Award - Mountain West Region Society of General Internal Medicine, 2011
Dr. Lee Parker Davis Humanitarian Award St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, 2010
Fellow American College of Physicians, 2010
Winner - 6th Annual Creative Writing Contest Massachusetts Medical Society, 2006
AMA Ambassador - National Meeting Massachusetts Medical Society, 2005
Outstanding House Officer Award University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2004
Outstanding Senior Resident Milford Whitinsville Regional Hospital, 2003
Award Biomedical Engineering Society, 1996
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Acupuncture as a Complementary Treatment Modality in the Post-Anesthesia Care Setting: A Feasibility Study.
Pelkey, M., Elam, D., Bombaci, N., Mora, K., Mi, L., Quillen, J., Harbell, M., Barendrick, L., Millstine, D.> ;Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2024 Jan 12
Physical treatment of migraine.
Elam, D., Millstine, D., Patchett, D.> ;Handbook of Clinical Neurology. 2024 Jan 1
3 citations
Patient Attitudes Toward Acupuncture in the Perioperative Setting.
Monica W Harbell, Lindsay N Barendrick, Lanyu Mi, Jaxon Quillen, Denise M Millstine> ;Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2022 Apr 1
1 citations
A Comparison of Perceived Lifetime Breast Cancer Risk to Calculated Lifetime Risk Using the Gail Risk Assessment Tool.
Jaya Mehta, Kathy L MacLaughlin, Denise M Millstine, Stephanie S Faubion, Mark R Wallace, Amit A Shah, Heather E Fields, Barbara E Ruddy, Michael J Bryan, Bhavika K Pa...> ;Journal of Women's Health. 2022 Mar 1
28 citations
Acupuncture for palliative cancer pain management: systematic review.
Juan Yang, Dietlind L. Wahner-Roedler, Xuan Zhou, Lesley A Johnson, Alex Do, Deirdre R. Pachman, Tony Y. Chon, Manisha Salinas, Denise Millstine, Brent A. Bauer> ;BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 2021 Jan 13
8 citations
The SIMM study: Survey of integrative medicine in myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Krisstina Gowin, Blake T. Langlais, Heidi E. Kosiorek, Amylou C. Dueck, Denise Millstine, Jennifer Huberty, Ryan Eckert, Ruben A. Mesa> ;Cancer Medicine. 2020 Nov 3
1 citations
Trends in integrative medicine and health consults: differences between cancer survivors and patients without cancer
Noel Arring, Denise Millstine, Debra L. Barton, Karen S. Lyons, Marlene Girardo, Amy Hutson, Lillian Nail> ;Supportive Care in Cancer. 2021 Jun 1
2 citations
Effect of Plant- and Animal-Based Foods on Prostate Cancer Risk.
John Y. Shin, Denise Millstine, Barbara E. Ruddy, Mark R. Wallace, Heather Fields> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2019 Nov 1
11 citations
Use of a Wearable EEG Headband as a Meditation Device for Women With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Denise Millstine, Anjali Bhagra, Sarah M. Jenkins, Ivana T. Croghan, Daniela L. Stan, Judy C. Boughey, Minh Nguyen, Sandhya Pruthi> ;Integrative Cancer Therapies. 2019 Sep 30
12 citations
Breast Cancer Screening: Women's Attitudes and Beliefs in Light of Updated United States Preventive Services Task Force and American Cancer Society Guidelines
Jaya Mehta, Kathy L. MacLaughlin, Denise Millstine, Stephanie S. Faubion, Mark R. Wallace, Amit A. Shah, Heather Fields, Barbara E. Ruddy, Michael J. Bryan, Bhavika K....> ;Journal of Women's Health. 2019 Mar 20
Integrative medicine therapeutic approaches to cancer care: patient preferences from focus groups
Wonsun Kim, Dara James, Denise Millstine> ;Supportive Care in Cancer. 2019 Aug 1
57 citations
Ginseng as a Treatment for Fatigue: A Systematic Review.
Noel Arring, Denise Millstine, Lisa A. Marks, Lillian Nail> ;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2018 Jul 1
20 citations
Integrative medicine in cancer survivors.
Paul V. Viscuse, Katharine A. Price, Denise Millstine, Anjali Bhagra, Brent A. Bauer, Kathryn J. Ruddy> ;Current Opinion in Oncology. 2017 Jul 1
58 citations
Complementary and integrative medicine in the management of headache
Denise Millstine, Christina Y. Chen, Brent A. Bauer> ;BMJ. 2017 May 16
4 citations
Are Low-Carbohydrate Diets Safe and Effective?
Heather Fields, Barbara E. Ruddy, Mark R. Wallace, Amit A. Shah, Denise Millstine> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2016 Dec 1
42 citations
Exploratory outcome assessment of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on breast cancer survivors.
Linda Larkey, Denise J. Roe, Lisa L. Smith, Denise Millstine> ;Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2016 Dec 1
Integrative Medicine Preferences Among Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) Patients.
Jack H. Short, Constance Bradley, Janis E. Blair, Terry D. Stewart, Mark W. Burns, Roberto L. Patron, Denise Millstine> ;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2017 Feb 1
2 citations
Is Meat Killing Us
Heather Fields, Denise Millstine, Neera Agrwal, Lisa A. Marks> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2016 May 1
10 citations
Hepatic glycogen deposition in a patient with anorexia nervosa and persistently abnormal transaminase levels
Lisa N. Kransdorf, Denise Millstine, Maxwell L. Smith, Bashar Aqel> ;Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology. 2016 Apr 1
2 citations
How to Monitor and Advise Vegans to Ensure Adequate Nutrient Intake
Heather Fields, Barbara E. Ruddy, Mark R. Wallace, Amit A. Shah, Denise Millstine, Lisa A. Marks> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2016 Feb 1
2 citations
Just plants? Impact of a vegetarian diet on mortality.
Heather Fields, Denise Millstine, Neera Agrwal> ;Journal of Women's Health. 2014 Nov 17
Heavy Metal? Recognizing Complications of Metal on Metal Hip Arthroplasty
Denise Millstine, Hannah J. Hakes, Anita P. Mayer, Mark J. Spangehl> ;Journal of Women's Health. 2014 Sep 9
1 citations
Tools of the Trade: Individualized Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Denise Millstine, Paru S. David, Sandhya Pruthi> ;Journal of Women's Health. 2014 May 5
1 citations
Calcium: too much of a good thing?
Denise Millstine, Larry Bergstrom, Anita P. Mayer> ;Journal of Women's Health. 2013 Nov 5
24 citations
Immunosuppression and BKV Nephropathy.
Denise M Hodur, Didier Mandelbrot> ;The New England Journal of Medicine. 2002 Dec 19
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Journal Articles

Mindfulness: Why All the Hype?
Millstine D, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2014
Is Working Part-Time a Solution to Work-Life Balance?
Millstine D, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2013
Changing jobs: four lessons learned
Millstine D, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2013
Wellness for physicians
Millstine D, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2011
Limitations of our focus on medication management of disease
Millstine D, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2011
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Abstracts/Posters

Patient Preference for Integrative Oncology Services: Living with Cancer 2014. Poster Presentation
Millstine DM, Society of Integrative Medicine National Conference, Houston, TX, 1/1/2014
The Game of Life: Approach to Resident Wellness, Poster Presentation
Millstine DM, Society of General Internal Medicine, Mountain Regional Annual Conference, 1/1/2011

Lectures

Integrative Medicine Related to Breast Cancer
Mayo Clinic - 1/1/2014
Integrative Medicine in Breast Cancer
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2014
Integrative Medicine for Breast Health: A Focus on Cancer
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN - 1/1/2014
Integrative Medicine in Women's Health: Focus on Breast Cancer
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ - 1/1/2014
Integrative Aspects of Breast Health
Scottsdale, AZ - 1/1/2014
Topics in Integrative Women’s Health
Scottsdale, AZ - 1/1/2014
Navigating Natural Products: Integrative Medicine and Health
1/1/2014
Integrative Medicine for Breast Conditions
1/1/2013
Diabetes: Beyond Medication Management
Boston, MA - 1/1/2012
Teaching Wellness in a Time of Change
Denver, CO - 1/1/2012
Integrative Medicine and Healthy Sleep
Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2012
Healthy Sleep
Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2012
The Game of Life: Approach to Resident Wellness
Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2012
The Organic You: Vitamins and Supplements
Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2011
Balance Not Burnout: Approach to Physician Wellness
University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson, AZ - 1/1/2011
Approach to Vitamin and Supplements
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2010
Residency Clinic: Redesigning Evaluation and Quality
Dallas, TX - 1/1/2009
Healthy Eating, Healthy Habits
Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2008
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Other

Antimicrobial Resistance and Diphtheria.
Millstine DM, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/30/2014
New Food Nutrition Labeling and Breast Milk vs. Formula.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/27/2014
The List of Innocent Habits that Can Hurt Your Health. Taped Interview
Millstine D, ABC News Prevention Series
1/26/2014
Ovary Removal for Gene Mutation Carriers.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/24/2014
Acetaminophen and Link to ADHD.
Millstine DM, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/24/2014
Stress and Fertility.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/24/2014
Supplements for the Immune System. (Video)
Millstine DM, Christian Broadcasting Network
1/23/2014
Sleep and Depression, Acetaminophen Restrictions, and Vitamins.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/15/2014
Obesity and Heart Disease.
Millstine DM, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/11/2014
Calcium Supplements.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/10/2014
Home Remedies. (interview)
Millstine DM, Arizona Foothills
1/1/2014
The Effect of Stress on the Body.
Millstine D
http://www.angieslist.com/articles
1/1/2014
L-carnitine
Millstine DM, AskMayoExpert
http://javaprod.mayo.edu/ame/openTopic?collection=1&topicID=4540(AMEtopic)
1/26/2013
Goji Berry
Millstine DM, AskMayoExpert
http://javaprod.mayo.edu/ame/openTopic?collection=1&topicID=4541(AMEtopic)
1/26/2013
Green Coffee Bean Extract
Millstine DM, AskMayoExpert
http://javaprod.mayo.edu/ame/openTopic?collection=1&topicID=4542(AMEtopic)
1/26/2013
Raspberry Ketones
Millstine DM, AskMayoExpert
http://javaprod.mayo.edu/ame/openTopic?collection=1&topicID=4543(AMEtopic)
1/26/2013
Pomegranate
Millstine DM, AskMayoExpert
http://javaprod.mayo.edu/ame/openTopic?collection=1&topicID=4544(AMEtopic)
1/26/2013
5 Foods that Help Prevent Cancer and 5 Foods to Avoid.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/26/2013
Oralair Approval for Environmental Allergies.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/11/2013
Heat Related Illness.
Millstine D, Arizona Republic
1/9/2013
Plan B/Levonorgetrol.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/5/2013
HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer/ Hepatitis A / Heat Related Illness.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/3/2013
Oral Immunotherapy.
Millstine D, Channel 12 EVB Live
1/1/2013
Are Vitamins Really Necessary? Interviewed by Anna Fryxell for Magazine Article
Millstine D, New Beauty-The Beauty Authority Magazine
1/1/2013
Residents Reminded to Enjoy Outdoor Summertime Activities Safely. Interviewed by Francey Oliva for online newspaper (The Glendale Star).
Millstine D
http://www.glendalestar.com/features/feature_stories/article_c1fc1dee-b0e6-11e2-85b0-0019bb2963f4.html.
1/1/2013
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Authored Content

Primary care: Your health quarterbackApril 2022
What to know about concussion — Before your kid gets hitJanuary 2022
I have calcifications in my breast. Should I be worried?November 2021

Press Mentions

A Panel Discussion of the Latest Health Care HeadlinesApril 2nd, 2023
7 Popular Supplements That May Have Hidden DangersMarch 17th, 2023
Medical Roundtable: Flu Hospitalizations; RSV; Daylight SavingsDecember 3rd, 2022
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