Tina J. Hieken, M.D.

Tina J. Hieken, M.D., is a surgical oncologist with specialty interests in melanoma and breast cancer. She has a passionate interest in advancing the care of patients with melanoma and those diagnosed with breast cancer or at high risk for developing breast cancer.

Her practice philosophy focuses on patient-centered care to provide the best possible oncologic outcomes with excellent aesthetics and minimal long-term side effects, while respecting patient needs and preferences.

Special interests include:

• Neoadjuvant therapy for melanoma and breast cancer
• Nipple-sparing mastectomy and oncoplastic breast surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery for melanoma and breast disease
• Sentinel lymph node surgery
• Lymph node dissection
• Technical advances in surgery to improve long-term patient outcomes and speed recovery
• Ultrasound in surgery
• Clinical trials

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Hieken leads research efforts in melanoma risk prediction and treatment, and in understanding the microbiome in relation to cancer risk, treatment response and the immune system. She is active nationally and internationally in surgical and cancer specialty societies and is a member of Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, for which she is medical director of quality and accreditation.