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Tina Hieken, MD, General Surgery, Rochester, MN

TinaJHiekenMD

General Surgery Rochester, MN

Breast, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor of Surgery

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  • Office

    200 1st Street SW
    Rochester, MN 55905

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 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1991 - 2017
  • Surgery
    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
  • 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
  • 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
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Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic Q and a: Melanoma Stage Determines Treatment Plan
    Mayo Clinic Q and a: Melanoma Stage Determines Treatment PlanFebruary 12th, 2025
  • Top Cancer Research Stories of 2024
    Top Cancer Research Stories of 2024December 30th, 2024
  • Understanding Melanoma Treatment Options and How They Work
    Understanding Melanoma Treatment Options and How They WorkDecember 19th, 2024
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