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Melanie (Richards) Lyden, MD, General Surgery, Rochester, MN

MelanieL(Richards)LydenMD

General Surgery Rochester, MN

Endocrine, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor, Surgery, Mayo Medical School

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  • Office

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

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1997 - 1998
  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
    Gundersen Lutheran Medical FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1998
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2008
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1997 - 1998
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comprehensive Lateral Neck Dissection in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma May Reduce Lateral Neck Recurrence Rates  
    David R Farley, Veljko Strajina, Travis J McKenzie, Melanie L Lyden, Geoffrey B Thompson, Benzon M Dy, Annals of Surgical Oncology
  • Surgery for Primary Hyperparathyroidism with Normal Non-Suppressed Parathyroid Hormone Can Be Both Challenging and Successful  
    David R Farley, Robert A Wermers, Geoffrey B Thompson, Travis J McKenzie, Melanie L Lyden, World Journal of Surgery

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Professional Memberships