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Chunhee Choo, MD, Radiation Oncology, Rochester, MN

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Radiation Oncology Rochester, MN

Urologic Cancer

Professor of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Medical School

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  • Office

    200 1st St SW
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Summary

  • My primary research interests are cancers of the genito-urinary tract. One of my research interests has been how to develop an individualized management plan (definitive treatment vs. active surveillance) on the basis of tumor characteristics for patients with early prostate cancer. Another area of my focus is how to improve the efficacy of radiotherapy as a primary treatment for prostate cancer or a salvage treatment for recurrent prostate cancer after surgery. Other areas of my research effort involve the utilization of radiotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer and the optimization of the management of testicular seminoma. These efforts usually entail developing, conducting, and analyzing clinical studies.

Education & Training

  • Ottawa Regional Cancer Center, University of Ottawa
    Ottawa Regional Cancer Center, University of OttawaFellowship, 1991 - 1991
  • Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre
    Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer CentreFellowship, 1990 - 1990
  • Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto
    Princess Margaret Hospital, University of TorontoPost Graduate Trainee, Radiation Oncology, 1987 - 1990
  • Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto
    Toronto General Hospital, University of TorontoPost Graduate Trainee, Family and Community Medicine, 1985 - 1987
  • University of Alberta
    University of AlbertaClass of 1985, MD
  • University of Alberta
    University of AlbertaBSc, With Distinction, 1978 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
  • Certificate of Canadian Family PhysiciansCCFP
  • Mayo Clinic Quality AcademyMayo Clinic Quality Fellow: Bronze Level
  • Medical Council of CanadaLicentiate in Medicine
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, CanadaFRCP (C)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2011-2020
  • Educator of the Year American Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology, 2016-2017
  • Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Clinic Fellows Association, Radiation Oncology, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Outcomes and Profiles of Older Patients Receiving Definitive Radiation Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer at a Tertiary Medical Center  
    Gergelis KR, Kreofsky CR, Choo CS, Viehman J, Harmsen WS, Lester SC, Pisansky TM, Davis BJ, Stish BJ, Choo CR, Practical Radiation Oncology, 2/26/2020
  • Is there any benefit in adding postoperative adjuvant concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy for penile cancer with regional lymph node metastasis?  
    Choo CR, Nehra A, Zattoni F, Pagliaro LC, Karnes RJ, Minerva, 7/24/2019
  • Single-fraction Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy versus Conventionally Fractionated Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Bone Metastases  
    Gao RW, Olivier KR, Park SS, Davis BJ, Pisansky TM, Choo CR, Kwon ED, Karnes RJ, Harmsen WS, Stish BJ, Advances in Radiation Oncology, 4/1/2019
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Long-term outcomes of radiation therapy for stage I testicular seminoma.
    Chunhee Richard Choo, MD, Annual Scientific Meeting, Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/2013
  • Concomitant hypofractionated imrt boost for high-risk prostate cancer: 5 year results.
    Cheung P, Loblaw D, Szumacher E, Danjoux C, Choo R, Zhang L, Mamedov A, Deabreu A, Morton G, Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 1/1/2013
  • Late gastrointestinal complications in patients with stage I-II testicular seminoma treated with radiotherapy.
    Hallemeier CL, Davis BJ, Pisansky TM, Choo R, J Clin Oncol, 1/30/2012
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Lectures

  • Trimodality therapy for bladder cancer. 
    Seoul, South Korea - 1/1/2014
  • Update on a trimodality therapy in bladder cancer. 
    Seoul, South Korea - 1/1/2014
  • Update on radiation treatment for invasive bladder cancer. 
    Kohala Coast, HI - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • Combining hormone therapy with radiation for the treatment of prostate cancer. 
    Choo R, Together, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
    1/1/2005
  • Androgen ablation for metastatic prostate cancer. 
    Choo R, Hot Spot
    1/1/2003
  • Expanded role of hormone therapy as neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy in prostate cancer patients undergoing definitive treatment. 
    Choo R, Hot Spot
    1/1/2002
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Committees

  • Member, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center 2012 - Present
  • Panel Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology 2011 - Present
  • Affiliate Member, American Urological Association 2004 - Present
  • Affiliate Member, Canadian Urological Association 2002 - Present
  • Member, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 1994 - Present
  • Member, Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists 1991 - Present
  • Grant Reviewer, Health Research Council of New Zealand 2007 - 2007
  • Executive Member, Canadian Urologic Oncology Group 2003 - 2004
  • Grant Reviewer, Canadian Urologic Oncology Group 2003 - 2004
  • Executive Member, National Cancer Institute of Canada; Genitourinary Committee 2003 - 2004
  • International Member, European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 1994 - 2004
  • Member, Canadian Urologic Oncology Group 1991 - 2004
  • Member, National Cancer Institute of Canada; Genitourinary Committee 1991 - 2004
  • Member, College of Family Physicians of Canada 1987 - 1992

Professional Memberships