Sean C. Dowdy, M.D.

  1. Gynecologic Oncologist
  2. Gynecologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Sean C. Dowdy, MD, FACS, FACOG is Professor and Chair of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist specializing in ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer and complex benign gynecologic surgery. He is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Dowdy grew up in New Hampshire, completed a BA in English at Cornell University, a medical degree at Georgetown University, and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He also completed a 6-month Mayo Scholar program in Lille, France, and Berlin, Germany, focusing on laparoscopic oncology.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Dowdy is Vice-chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Midwest Chair of Quality, Experience, and Affordability. He serves on the Executive Committee of the NIH funded May Clinic Ovarian SPORE within our Comprehensive Cancer Center, and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including the International Guidelines for Enhanced Recovered After Surgery, among the most downloaded publications in the journal Gynecologic Oncology. He serves on the Board of Directors for Society of Gynecologic Oncology, ERAS USA, and is a former board member of Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.

  1. Adnexal tumors
  2. Cancer
  3. Cancer during pregnancy
  4. Cervical cancer
  5. Cervical dysplasia
  6. Ectopic pregnancy
  7. Endometrial cancer
  8. Endometriosis
  9. Fallopian tube cancer
  10. Germ cell tumor
  11. Ovarian cancer
  12. Ovarian cyst
  13. Ovarian remnant syndrome
  14. Peritoneal cancer
  15. Uterine fibroid
  16. Vulvar cancer
  1. Abdominal hysterectomy
  2. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  3. Endometriosis surgery
  4. Fertility sparing surgery
  5. Minimally invasive hysterectomy
  6. Minimally invasive surgery
  7. Minimally invasive surgical staging
  8. Ovarian remnant removal
  9. Pelvic exenteration
  10. Robotic hysterectomy
  11. Robotic surgery
  12. Sentinel node biopsy
  13. Vaginal hysterectomy
  14. Vaginectomy
  15. Vulvectomy
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 2007
    Certificate - Certificate Program in Clinical ResearchMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2006
    Fellow - Pelvic SurgeryEmory University
  3. 2004
    ResidentGynecologic Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2004
    Fellow - Gynecologic OncologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2001
    ResidentObstetrics and Gynecology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2001
    Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1997
    MDGeorgetown University School of Medicine
  8. 1993
    BA - EnglishCornell University

Certifications

  1. 2008
    Gynecologic OncologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 2006
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    2021 Mayo Clinic Team Science AwardMayo Clinic Team Science Award
  2. 2019
    Inaugural Most Downloaded Paper Award International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer
  3. 2016
    2016 Roy M. Pitkin Award Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  4. 2015
    Best Doctors in Gynecologic OncologyBest Doctors in Minnesota - Minnesota Monthly Magazine
  5. 2012
    Excellence in Teamwork Award for Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Gynecology SurgeryDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  6. 2008
    Susan A. Olde Endometrial Cancer Research AwardGynecologic Cancer Foundation
  7. 2008
    National Faculty AwardThe Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  8. 2007
    Early Career Development Supplement AwardResearch Career Development Subcommittee
  9. 2005
    Clinical Research Loan Repayment ProgramNational Institutes of Health
  10. 2004
    Recognized for outstanding teachingMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2004
    Leo D. Lagasse Award for Best Clinical PresentationWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  12. 2004
    Donald C. Balfour Award for Meritorious ResearchMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2004
    Award for Basic ScienceNational Gynecologic Oncology Fellows Forum
  14. 2001
    Elizabeth Ann Harris Award for Excellence in Clinical Research in the Field of Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2000
    Lawrence Randall Travel Award for Excellence in the Field of Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberSoutheast Asia Partnership Council
  2. 2022 - present
    Research CommitteeSociety of Pelvic Surgeons
  3. 2022 - present
    Membership CommitteeSociety of Pelvic Surgeons
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee
  5. 2021 - present
    Ad Hoc MemberClinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - Florida
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberClinical Trials Strategy & Governance Leadership Team
  7. 2021 - present
    ChairCulture of Safety Advisory Group
  8. 2021 - present
    MemberEnterprise CDI Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  9. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  10. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Executive Operations Team
  11. 2021 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Quality & Affordability Management Committee
  12. 2021 - present
    Ad-hoc MemberRochester Fall Injury Prevention Subcommittee, Department Committees, Department of Nursing
  13. 2021 - 2025
    Research and Awards CommitteeFoundation for Women's Cancer
  14. 2021 - 2022
    2021-2022 Annual Meeting Program CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  15. 2021 - 2022
    Co-Chair for Post Graduate EducationSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  16. 2021 - present
    Specialty Certifying ExaminerAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  17. 2020 - present
    MemberCOVID-19 Midwest Executive Committee
  18. 2020 - present
    MemberQuality Data Platform Executive Group
  19. 2020 - 2021
    Program CommitteeWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  20. 2020 - present
    Co-ChairCOVID Modeling Taskforce
  21. 2020 - present
    Member, Executive TaskforceMayo Clinic Safety Management and Resource Taskforce (SMaRT)
  22. 2020 - present
    MemberStrategic Transformation and Ramp-Up (STaR) Taskforce
  23. 2020 - present
    Executive Committee MemberStrategic Transformation and Ramp-Up (STaR) Taskforce
  24. 2020 - present
    DirectorCOVID 19 Enterprise PPE Modeling Group
  25. 2020 - present
    MemberPersonal Protective Equipment Task Force
  26. 2020 - 2023
    Board MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  27. 2019 - present
    MemberMidwest Executive Operating Team
  28. 2019 - present
    ChairMidwest Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee
  29. 2019 - present
    MemberMidwest Hospital Practice Subcommittee
  30. 2019 - 2022
    Steering Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  31. 2019
    Co-Chair for Post Graduate EducationSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  32. 2019 - present
    MemberGynecologic Oncology Program Evaluation Committee (PEC)
  33. 2018 - present
    Subject Matter Expert MemberAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology Practice Analysis SME Panel
  34. 2018 - 2020
    ChairQuality and Outcomes Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
  35. 2017 - 2020
    Board of DirectorsEnhanced Recovery After Surgery USA (ERAS USA)
  36. 2017 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Committee Surgical and Procedural Committee
  37. 2017 - 2019
    ChairSurgical Quality Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Surgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  38. 2017 - 2019
    ChairMidwest Surgical Quality Subcommittee
  39. 2017 - 2019
    MemberSurgical Executive Committee - Rochester, Surgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  40. 2017
    Program ChairSociety of Pelvic Surgeons
  41. 2017 - present
    MemberGynecologic Oncology Tumor Board
  42. 2016 - 2018
    MemberAchieve Operational Excellence
  43. 2016 - 2018
    Deputy Director of PracticeMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  44. 2016 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Committees, Clinical Practice Committee
  45. 2016 - 2019
    ChairDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Clinical Practice Committee
  46. 2016 - 2019
    MemberSurgical Practice Chairs Committee
  47. 2016 - 2019
    MemberPractice Chairs Forum
  48. 2016 - 2018
    MemberPractice Optimization and Acceleration
  49. 2016 - 2018
    Program CommitteeSociety of Pelvic Surgeons
  50. 2016
    Program Committee RepresentativeInternational Gynecologic Cancer Society
  51. 2015 - 2016
    Medical DirectorRobert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for Science of Health Care Delivery, Health Care Systems Engineering Program
  52. 2014 - 2018
    MemberMember representing the Americans, Nominating Committee, International Gynecologic Cancer Society
  53. 2014 - 2017
    Co-ChairQuality and Outcomes Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
  54. 2013 - present
    Medical Advisory Board - MemberMinnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
  55. 2013 - 2018
    Vice ChairClinical Practice Committee Equipment Subcommittee
  56. 2012 - 2018
    Board MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  57. 2012 - 2018
    MemberSGS Representative to ACS, Executive Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  58. 2012 - 2017
    MemberOB/GYN Advisory Committee, American College of Surgeons
  59. 2012 - 2017
    MemberGYN Oncology Specialty Interest Group
  60. 2012 - 2014
    MemberQuality and Outcomes Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
  61. 2012 - present
    Executive Committee MemberOvarian Spore, Department of Oncology
  62. 2012 - present
    MemberOB-GYN Executive Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  63. 2011 - 2013
    MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Midwest Integration
  64. 2010 - 2014
    Vice Chair of Research in OB/GYNMayo Clinic Rochester
  65. 2010 - 2014
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  66. 2010 - 2012
    MemberEducation Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
  67. 2010
    ChairHereditary Group of GynecoLogic, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
  68. 2009 - present
    MemberGyn Oncology 3-Site DOG Committee, Disease/Discipline Oriented Groups (DOGs), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  69. 2009 - present
    MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  70. 2008 - 2018
    MemberClinical Practice Committee Equipment Subcommittee
  71. 2008 - 2011
    MemberProgram Committee, Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  72. 2008
    Co-Chair for Post Graduate EducationSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  73. 2008
    Full MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  74. 2008
    MemberProgram Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
  75. 2007 - 2016
    MemberCollaborative Practice Subcommittee, Practice and Quality Committee, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
  76. 2007 - present
    MemberDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Clinical Practice Committee
  77. 2006 - 2011
    MemberCorpus Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group
  78. 2006 - 2008
    MemberGovernment Relations Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
  79. 2005 - 2014
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  80. 2005
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  81. 1999 - 2004
    MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Education Committee
  82. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  83.  
    MemberGynecologic Oncology Group
  84.  
    Panel MemberGynecologic Oncology Group
  85.  
    MemberCentral Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists