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Tina Hieken, MD, General Surgery, Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester

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General Surgery Rochester, MN

Breast, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor of Surgery

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Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1993
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1991 - 2017
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Role of Completion Lymph Node Dissection for Sentinel Lymph Node-Positive Melanoma  
    Tina Hieken, MD, Annals of Surgical Oncology
  • Ethical Considerations of Medical Photography in the Management of Breast Disease  
    Lindi VanderWalde, Thomas Eisenhauer, Terry Sarantou, Paige Teller, Toan T Nguyen, Tina Hieken, Alyssa Throckmorton, Emily Bellavance, Annals of Surgical Oncology
  • Decreasing Use of Axillary Dissection in Node-Positive Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy  
    James W Jakub, Amy C Degnim, Tina J Hieken, Judy C Boughey, Annals of Surgical Oncology
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Press Mentions

  • Assessment of the Safety, Ultrasound Conspicuity, and Migration of Twinkling Markers in Patients with Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Undergoing Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy and Surgery, UTMOST Trial
    Assessment of the Safety, Ultrasound Conspicuity, and Migration of Twinkling Markers in Patients with Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Undergoing Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy and Surgery, UTMOST TrialSeptember 21st, 2022
  • Dancing Through Complex Care During COVID-19
    Dancing Through Complex Care During COVID-19August 8th, 2021
  • Expert Alert: Accelerated Breast Cancer Treatments at Mayo Clinic Provide More Options for Patients During Pandemic
    Expert Alert: Accelerated Breast Cancer Treatments at Mayo Clinic Provide More Options for Patients During PandemicOctober 22nd, 2020
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Hospital Affiliations