Gretchen E. Glaser, M.D.

  1. Gynecologic Oncologist
  2. Gynecologist

Departments

  1. أمراض النساء والتوليد

Specialty Groups

  1. علم أورام الجهاز التناسلي الأنثوي

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Gretchen E. Glaser, M.D., is a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist specializing in complex surgery for malignant and benign conditions, including minimally invasive and open approaches. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Glaser’s clinical expertise includes surgical treatment of:

  • Endometrial/uterine cancer
  • Ovarian/fallopian tube/peritoneal cancer
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Cervical cancer
  • Vulvar cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Lower genital tract dysplasia
  • Placenta accreta/percreta/increta

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Glaser focuses her clinical research in endometrial cancer treatment and outcomes as well as quality improvement of surgical care using enhanced recovery after surgery techniques. She also performs qualitative education research and is the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Director. Dr. Glaser works on several national committees, including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology PROLOG committee and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Coding and Wellness Committees.

  1. Adnexal tumors
  2. Cancer
  3. Cancer during pregnancy
  4. Cervical cancer
  5. Cervical dysplasia
  6. Ectopic pregnancy
  7. Fallopian tube cancer
  8. Germ cell tumor
  9. Lower genital tract dysplasia
  10. Mediastinal teratoma
  11. Ovarian cancer
  12. Ovarian cyst
  13. Ovarian remnant syndrome
  14. Peritoneal cancer
  15. Sacrococcygeal teratoma
  16. Uterine fibroid
  17. Uterine polyps
  18. Vaginal agenesis
  19. Vaginal cancer
  20. Vulvar cancer
  21. Vulvar dysplasia
  22. Vulvodynia
  1. Abdominal hysterectomy
  2. Ablation
  3. Cervical cerclage
  4. Conization
  5. Diagnostic hysteroscopy
  6. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  7. Endometrial ablation
  8. Fertility sparing surgery
  9. Hysteroscopy
  10. Minimally invasive hysterectomy
  11. Minimally invasive surgery
  12. Minimally invasive surgical staging
  13. Ovarian remnant removal
  14. Pelvic exenteration
  15. Robotic hysterectomy
  16. Robotic surgery
  17. Sentinel node biopsy
  18. Vaginal hysterectomy
  19. Vaginectomy
  20. Vulvectomy
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Cervical cancers
  • Vulvar cancers
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Quality improvement research
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2015
    Other - Physician Leadership AcademyCarilion Clinic Physician Leadership Academy
  2. 2013
    Fellow - Gynecologic OncologyMayo Clinic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  3. 2013
    FellowGynecologic Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2010
    Resident - Obstetrics/GynecologyAbington Memorial Hospital
  5. 2006
    MDDrexel University College of Medicine
  6. 1999
    BSThe Pennsylvania State University

Certifications

  1. 2016
    Gynecologic OncologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 2013
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Top Performing Provider Patient Experience Award - 2021RST Patient Experience Improvement Partnership Team
  2. 2022
    SGO Select Package-Top 50 Abstracts: Impact of COVID 19 on gynecologic oncology patients: an SGO COVID-19 and Gynecologic Cancer Registry StudySociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  3. 2022
    SGO Select Package-Top 50 Abstracts: Opioid Individualization by pharmacogenics - the next wave of postoperative prescribingSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  4. 2022
    Top 10% Peer Reviewer for 2021Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal (Green Journal)
  5. 2021
    Top Performing Provider Patient Experience Award - 2020RST Patient Experience Improvement Partnership Team
  6. 2021
    Top 10% Peer Reviewer for 2020Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal (Green Journal)
  7. 2020
    Top 10% Peer Reviewer for 2019Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal (Green Journal)
  8. 2019
    Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  9. 2018
    Staff Recognition Award, Department of Ob/GynDepartment of Ob/Gyn, Mayo Clinic Rochester
  10. 2018
    Theodore W. Munns, Ph.D. Career Development Award in Endometrial Cancer Research Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS)
  11. 2017
    Graduate Medical Education Innovation AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  12. 2016
    Faculty WinnerPoetry in Medicine Contest - Dr. Robert L.A. Keeley Healing Arts Program
  13. 2014
    Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  14. 2014
    Abstract Judge for Research Day Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  15. 2012
    Captain of Best Overall TeamMayo Fellows' Association Wellness Contest
  16. 2011
    Overall Winner, Women's DivisionMayo Fellows' Association Wellness Contest
  17. 2009
    Rosenfeld ScholarAbington Memorial Hospital
  18. 2009
    Administrative Chief Resident in Obstetrics and GynecologyAbington Memorial Hospital
  19. 2008
    Surgeons in Training Award for Original ResearchSociety of Reproductive Surgeons
  20. 2006
    The Merck Manual Award for Clinical ExcellenceDrexel University College of Medicine
  21. 2006
    Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic AchievementDrexel University College of Medicine
  22. 2006
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyDrexel University College of Medicine
  23. 2004
    Pathology Honor SocietyDrexel University College of Medicine
  24. 1997
    Biology Department of Excellence AwardThe Pennsylvania State University
  25. 1996
    Schreyer Honors CollegeThe Pennsylvania State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  2. 2024 - present
    Officers and Councilors RepresentativeRochester Operations Coordinating Group (OCG)
  3. 2023 - present
    Steering Committee MemberSGO 2025 State of the Subspecialty Survey Initiative
  4. 2023 - present
    ChairSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  5. 2022 - present
    ChairObstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Practice Committee
  6. 2021 - 2022
    MemberMayo Clinic OB Hospitalist Search Committee
  7. 2021 - present
    MemberGynecologic Surgery Mature the Message Multidisciplinary Working Group
  8. 2021 - 2022
    Website Redesign Review Team MemberWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  9. 2021 - 2023
    MemberCREOG Quizzes Item-Writing Subcommittee
  10. 2021
    Alternate Examiner, Specialty Certification ExamAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  11. 2021
    Program Committee MemberWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  12. 2021 - present
    MemberClinical Learning Environment Optimization Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  13. 2020 - 2023
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  14. 2020 - 2022
    Communications Subcommittee ChairSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  15. 2020
    Physician ChampionEpic Sterilization Consent Initiative
  16. 2020 - 2021
    COVID-19 Task ForceSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  17. 2020
    Search CommitteeMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 2020 - 2022
    MemberMayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Robotic Research Group
  19. 2019
    Abstract ReviewerACOG 2020 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
  20. 2019 - 2020
    Chair, CommunicationsSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  21. 2019 - 2020
    MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists Annual Southeast Conference 2019 Program Committee
  22. 2019 - present
    Committee MemberObstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Competency Committee
  23. 2019 - present
    MemberSurgical Specialties Graduate Education Committee
  24. 2018 - 2019
    MemberEpic Specialty Council, House of Surgery
  25. 2018 - 2020
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists PROLOG Committee
  26. 2018 - 2019
    ChairEpic Optimization Committee, Department of Ob/Gyn
  27. 2018 - present
    MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Committee
  28. 2018 - present
    Committee MemberObstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Practice Committee
  29. 2018 - present
    Committee MemberCancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System
  30. 2018 - 2020
    Lead Super UserThe Plummer Project
  31. 2017 - 2022
    Board MemberMinnesota American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Council
  32. 2017 - present
    MemberWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  33. 2017 - 2018
    Committee MemberGynecologic Patient Experience Committee
  34. 2017 - 2019
    Lead/ChairObstetric Hemorrhage Quality Improvement Project
  35. 2017 - 2018
    ChampionImplementation of Gynecologic Post-Surgical Video Visits
  36. 2017 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  37. 2017 - 2022
    Committee MemberMidwest Specialty Care CPC Equipment Subcommittee
  38. 2017 - 2018
    Chair - Mentorship CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  39. 2017
    MemberConsultant Work/Life Balance Focus Group
  40. 2016 - 2018
    Gynecologic InvestigatorGRAIL-001, The Circulating Cell-free Genome Atlas (CCGA) Study
  41. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberGynecologic Oncology Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee
  42. 2016 - present
    Principal InvestigatorEndometrial Cancer Biospecimen Repository
  43. 2016 - present
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
  44. 2016 - 2021
    Co-Principal InvestigatorNRG Oncology Group
  45. 2016 - 2018
    Committee MemberSame Day Hysterectomy Committee
  46. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberPediatric Surgical Interest Group
  47. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  48. 2016 - present
    Full MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  49. 2016 - 2018
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Payment Reform Task Force
  50. 2015 - 2023
    Committee MemberPatient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Stakeholder for the Cancer of the Uterus and Treatment of Stress Incontinence (CUTI) Study
  51. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberLibrary and Educational Technologies Committee, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  52. 2015 - 2016
    Physician LeaderCarilion Clinic Committee to Implement the Enhanced Recovery Protocol
  53. 2015 - 2016
    Research DirectorCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
  54. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Merit Committee
  55. 2015 - 2016
    Secretary/TreasurerAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  56. 2015 - 2018
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology, Education Committee
  57. 2014 - 2016
    ChairCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Evaluation Committee
  58. 2013 - 2016
    Committee MemberCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Recruitment Committee
  59. 2013 - 2016
    Candidate MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  60. 2013 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  61. 2012 - 2013
    Fellow RepresentativeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Board of Directors
  62. 2011 - 2013
    Fellow RepresentativeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Committee
  63. 2011 - 2015
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Breast Task Force
  64. 2011 - 2012
    Abstract and Poster JudgeAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Abstract Review Committee
  65. 2010 - 2013
    Fellow MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  66. 2010 - 2016
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  67. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  68. 2008 - 2010
    Committee MemberAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee for Obstetrics & Gynecology
  69. 2008 - 2010
    Obstetrics and Gynecology RepresentativeAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Council of Review Committee Residents
  70. 2008 - 2010
    Junior Fellows AdvisorAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  71. 2008
    Committee MemberAbington Memorial Hospital Internal Review Committee for the Internal Medicine Residency Program
  72. 2006 - 2010
    Committee MemberAbington Memorial Hospital Obstetrical Patient Safety Committee
  73. 2006 - 2010
    Committee MemberAbington Memorial Hospital Committee for Blood Product Safety
  74. 2006 - 2013
    Junior FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  75. 2006 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  76. 2006 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  77. 1999 - 2006
    MemberAmerican Medical Womens Association