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Sandhya Pruthi, M.D.

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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., received her medical degree from the University of Manitoba, Canada, in 1990, and completed a Family Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in 1994. She was the Director of the Breast Diagnostic Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, from January 2002 to July 2010. She is a Consultant in the Department of General Internal Medicine and a Professor of Medicine.

Dr. Pruthi's research and clinical expertise is in breast cancer prevention and management of women at increased risk for breast cancer, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk, and providing preoperative counseling to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. She is the Mayo Clinic principal investigator on several national breast cancer prevention and biomarker trials aimed at reducing the risk of breast cancer. She has collaborated in other women's health trials studying integrative therapies for improving the quality of life of breast cancer survivors.

Dr. Pruthi is the Medical Director for the Division of Health Education and Content Services and serves as the Chief Medical Editor for the MayoClinic.org website. She is an Associate Medical Director for the Department of Development. Dr. Pruthi also serves as Medical Director for Continuous Professional Development Curriculum and Content Services.

Dr. Pruthi is the Past President and board of trustee member of the National Consortium of Breast Centers.

She has professional memberships from 2016-present:

Member Mayo Clinic Cancer Center/IMP Education Committee.

Member Cancer Control Program/Prevention Committee for Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.

  1. Atypical hyperplasia of the breast
  2. Breast cancer
  3. Breast cysts and lumps
  4. Breast pain
  5. Fibroadenoma
  6. Lobular carcinoma in situ
  7. Phyllodes tumor
  1. Breast biopsy
  2. Breast cancer supportive therapy and survivorship service
  3. Breast exam
  4. Hormone therapy for breast cancer
  1. 1994
    ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1994
    Resident - Department of Family MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 1991
    Internship - Rotating InternshipUniversity of Manitoba
  4. 1990
    MD - Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Manitoba
  5. 1988
    BS - Department of PediatricsHealth Science Center

Certifications

  1. 1995
    Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    2020 Provider Recognition Award on Behalf of Mayo Clinic ExperienceMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2017
    2017 Laureate AwardDepartment of Medicine
  3. 2016
    Mayo Clinic Excellence Through TeamworkMayo Clinic Rochester
  4. 2016
    Research Excellence Award 2016Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2014
    Center for Innovation CoDE (Connect, Design, Enable)CoDE Center for Innovation
  6. 2010
    Distinguished Service in Cancer Education: Professional AwardMayo Clinic Cancer Center Education Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  7. 2009
    Innovator of the YearDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2009
    DOM Career Development Time for Scholarly Physicians ProgramDepartment of Internal Medicine
  9. 2009
    Office of Diversity and Inclusion - Recognition of Service on Rochester Diversity CommitteeMayo Clinic in Rochester
  10. 2008
    Spirit of Collaboration AwardMinnesota Cancer Alliance
  11. 2007
    Mayo Clinical Practice Innovation (CPI-10)Mayo Clinic
  12. 2005
    Mayo Quality Innovation Program (QIP)Mayo Clinic
  13. 2004
    The James J. Lipsky Service AwardDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2004
    FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  15. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  16. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 1984
    ScholarshipUniversity of Manitoba
  20. 1984
    Student Council AwardAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    Commiittee MemberMayo Clinic
  2. 2020 - present
    Medical DirectorDivision of Health Education and Content Services
  3. 2019 - present
    PresidentNational Consortium of Breast Centers
  4. 2018 - present
    MemberMidwest Oupatient Practice Forum
  5. 2017 - present
    President-ElectNational Consortium of Breast Centers
  6. 2017 - present
    Vice ChairMayo Clinic Commercial Content Oversight Group
  7. 2015
    Co-ChairSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  8. 2015 - present
    Board MemberNational Consortium of Breast Centers
  9. 2015 - 2017
    Committee ChairContent Board Chair, Mayo Clinic Global Business Solutions
  10. 2015 - present
    Medical EditorMayo Clinic Global Business Solutions
  11. 2015 - present
    MemberConnected Care Delivery Platform, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  12. 2015 - present
    Associate Medical DirectorMayo Global Business Solutions
  13. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Integrated Web Oversight Group
  14. 2015 - present
    Panel MemberNCCN
  15. 2014 - present
    Strategy Team, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation
  16. 2013 - 2016
    Quality Management Services, Administration
  17. 2013
    MemberSteering Committee, Symposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  18. 2013
    MemberNews Planning Committee, Steering Committee, Symposium Program Committee
  19. 2013 - present
    MemberBreast Speciality Council
  20. 2013 - present
    Committee MemberCanIMPact-Personalized Medicine
  21. 2012 - 2014
    Connected Care Platform, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation
  22. 2012 - present
    Associate Medical DirectorDepartment of Development
  23. 2011 - present
    Advisory Board MemberCommunications Advisory Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  24. 2011 - present
    Invited MemberAlliance Group--Prevention Subcommittee
  25. 2011
    Co-ChairSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  26. 2011 - present
    Co-DirectorWomen's Cancers, Chemoprevention Trials Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  27. 2010
    ChairSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  28. 2010 - 2013
    Staff Meetings, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  29. 2010 - 2014
    Vice ChairASBD Advisor Advisory Board, American Society of Breast Disease
  30. 2009 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  31. 2009 - 2014
    Women's Health LeadAsk Mayo Expert Advisory Group, Education Technology Center, Department of Education Administration
  32. 2009 - 2014
    MemberConsensus Committee, American Society of Breast Disease
  33. 2009 - 2014
    MemberSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  34. 2009 - 2013
    Knowledge Content Board - Women's Health/Obstetrics & Gynecology, AskMayoExpert
  35. 2009 - 2011
    ChairConsensus Committee, American Society of Breast Disease
  36. 2008 - 2009
    MemberEducational Program Committee, American Society of Breast Disease
  37. 2008 - present
    MemberSAGE Medical Advisory committee member, Minnesota Department of Medicine
  38. 2007 - 2013
    Secretary/TreasurerAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  39. 2007 - 2013
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Society of Breast Disease
  40. 2007 - 2012
    Women's Health Executive Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  41. 2007 - 2011
    MemberPhysician and Scientist Diversity Committee, Personnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  42. 2006 - 2008
    Past SecretaryOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  43. 2006 - 2008
    MemberInternational Activities Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44. 2005 - 2011
    Program DirectorWomen's Cancers, Chemoprevention Trials Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  45. 2005 - 2007
    MemberExecutive Committee, Career and Leadership Development Subcommittee - Rochester, Personnel Committee - Rochester
  46. 2005 - present
    MemberPlummer Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  47. 2004 - 2006
    Poster Abstract Reviewer29th Annual Symposium, American Society of Breast Disease
  48. 2004
    FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  49. 2004 - 2014
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  50. 2004 - 2014
    MemberASBD Advisor Advisory Board, American Society of Breast Disease
  51. 2004 - 2010
    ReviewerMayo Clinic HealthQuest, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  52. 2004 - 2006
    MemberDiversity Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  53. 2004
    Assistant EditorMayo Clinic Guide to Women's Cancers, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  54. 2004
    ReviewerMayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  55. 2003 - 2006
    MemberLeadership Education Subcommittee, Personnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  56. 2003
    Medical Expert ReviewerMayo Clinic HealthQuest, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  57. 2003 - present
    Co-ChairBreast Cancer Prevention, Breast Cancer Research Program, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester
  58. 2002 - 2010
    Co-ChairBreast Health Center Operations Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  59. 2002 - 2010
    DirectorBreast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  60. 2001
    MemberInternational Activities Coordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  61. 2001 - present
    ReviewerBreast Health, Mayo Clinic Patient Education Center
  62. 2000 - 2016
    ReviewerMayo Clinic Health Source, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  63. 2000 - 2003
    Vice ChairDevelopment Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  64. 2000 - 2003
    MemberInternational Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  65. 2000 - 2002
    Mayo Rochester ChairIdealized Design of Clinical Office Practice, Institute of Health Care Improvement, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  66. 2000
    ChairKiosk Task Force, Patient Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  67. 2000
    MemberPatient Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  68. 2000
    MemberKiosk Task Force, Patient Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  69. 2000 - present
    EditorWomen's Center Specialty, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources
  70. 1999 - 2014
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  71. 1999 - 2010
    Research ChairStaff Meetings, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  72. 1999 - 2003
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  73. 1999 - 2001
    Co-ChairBreast Integration Practice Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  74. 1998 - 2001
    MemberWomen's Healthcare Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  75. 1998 - 2000
    MemberInformation Security Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  76. 1998 - 1999
    ChairScholarly and Research Activity, International Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
  77. 1998 - 1999
    MemberScholarly and Research Activity, International Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
  78. 1995 - 2000
    MemberMinnesota Association of Women Physicians
  79. 1995 - present
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  80. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  81. 1992 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Family Physicians
  82.  
    MemberPractice Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  83.  
    MemberGIM Division Meetings, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

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