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Travis Grotz, MD, General Surgery, Rochester, MN

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General Surgery Rochester, MN

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

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

Summary

  • Dr. Travis Grotz is a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester. He received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and has been in practice 9 years. He specializes in surgical oncology (other than breast) and is experienced in gastric cancer, hereditary diffuse gastric cancer, surgical oncology (non-breast), gastric carcinoid, small bowel carcinoid and peritoneal carcinomatosis. He does open and minimally invasive surgery including robotic procedures
  • Gastric cancer overview - Mayo Clinic

    Travis E. Grotz, M.D., assistant professor of surgery and surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses stomach (gastric) cancer risks,

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2015 - 2017
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 2008 - 2015
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
    College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's UniversityBA, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, 2004
  • College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
    College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's UniversityBA, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, 2004
  • Saint Cloud Technical College
    Saint Cloud Technical CollegeNo Degree, Emergency Medical Technician, 2002
  • Saint Cloud Technical College
    Saint Cloud Technical CollegeNo Degree, Emergency Medical Technician, 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology
    American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Balfour Award Balfour Research Symposium, Mayo Clinic, 2013
  • Dr. Kaare K. Nygaard Travel Award Mayo Clinic, 2013
  • Inlow Award Priestly Society, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Feasibility of Lymphatic Mapping to Identify Second Echelon Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer and Melanoma.
    Grotz TE, Jakub JW, Nineteenth Annual Balfour Research Symposium, Rochester, MN, 12/6/2013
  • Management of node positive melanoma affects survival: A population-based study.
    Hieken TJ, Comfere NI, Grotz TE, Inselman JW, Habermann EB, Society for Melanoma Research 2013 Congress, 11/17/2013
  • Immune Cell Profile of The SLN has Prognostic Value in Stage III melanoma.
    Grotz TE, Hieken TJ, The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • "Management of node-positive melanoma affects survival: a population-based study." 
    Rochester, MN - 12/6/2013
  • "Evidence of Th2 polarization of the sentinel lymph node in early stage melanoma." 
    San Francisco, CA - 5/27/2013
  • "CSF Improves Survival in High Risk Stage III Melanoma: A Single Center Study." 
    Rochester, MN - 11/1/2012
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Other

  • Video: "Minimally Invasive Technique for Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Melanoma of the Trunk and Extremities." 
    Grotz TE, Hernandez-Irizarry RC and Jakub JW, American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress
    Chicago, IL - 10/1/2012

Press Mentions

  • As Stomach Cancer Rates Rise in Younger People, Knowing Symptoms and Family History Is Key
    As Stomach Cancer Rates Rise in Younger People, Knowing Symptoms and Family History Is KeyFebruary 11th, 2025
  • New Chemotherapy Approach for Treating Stomach Cancer
    New Chemotherapy Approach for Treating Stomach CancerNovember 27th, 2024
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    In Case You Missed It: This Week’s Top 5 Stories on Social MediaNovember 22nd, 2024
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