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Natasha Rueth, M.D.

Natasha Rueth, M.D., is a surgical oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer at Mayo Clinic Rochester. She is board certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy
  • Young-diagnosis breast cancer
  • Risk-reduction surgery for genetic predisposition to breast cancer

Dr. Rueth attended medical school at The University of Minnesota, where she also completed her general surgery residency as well as earning her master's degree in clinical research. She then completed her fellowship training in complex general surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Rueth's practice philosophy is focused on finding the right treatment for the right patient at the right time, being open and honest with patients and caregivers about their diagnosis and options and helping to redefine and reframe the cancer journey. She is committed to individualization of treatment plans, reducing the extent of surgery when appropriate while still providing maximal effective care.

  1. 2014
    Fellowship - Complex General Surgical OncologyUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  2. 2012
    Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of Minnesota
  3. 2011
    MS - Clinical ResearchUniversity of Minnesota School of Public Health
  4. 2010
    Fellowship - Thoracic and Surgical Oncology ResearchUniversity of Minnesota
  5. 2008
    Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of Minnesota
  6. 2005
    MD - MedicineUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  7. 2000
    BS - PsychologyUniversity of Wisconsin

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Career Catalyst Mentorship Program AwardSociety of Surgical Oncology
  2. 2016
    Annual Recognition Best DoctorsMinnesota Magazine
  3. 2013
    Trainee Research Day Poster Competition FinalistUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  4. 2012
    The Doctor David Gaviser Mount Sinai Surgical Research AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
  5. 2011
    The Henry Buchwald AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
  6. 2011
    Faculty/Fellow/Resident Recognition AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
  7. 2010
    Excellence in Clinical Research AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
  8. 2010
    Trainee AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  9. 2005
    Gaviser-Hays Award for CompassionUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
  10. 1999
    Phi Kappa Phi National Honor SocietyUniversity of Wisconsin
  11. 1999
    Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and CollegesUniversity of Wisconsin
  12. 1999
    College of Letters and Sciences Distinguished Achievement AwardUniversity of Wisconsin

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2027
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Nominating Committee
  2. 2024 - 2027
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee
  3. 2024 - present
    MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
  4. 2024 - present
    MemberMemorial Cancer Institute Florida Atlantic University Cancer Center for Excellence
  5. 2024 - present
    MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Community Oncology Committee
  6. 2024 - present
    MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Community Oncology Breast Working Group
  7. 2020 - 2023
    Medical / Deputy DirectorAllina Health Cancer Institute
  8. 2019 - 2023
    ChairAbbott Northwestern Hospital Department of Oncology
  9. 2019 - 2021
    Co - ChairAllina Health Cancer Committee / Integrated Network Cancer Program
  10. 2019 - 2020
    Clinical AdvisorAllina Health Cancer Institute
  11. 2018 - 2020
    MemberAbbott Northwestern Hospital, Oncology Peer Review Work Group
  12. 2017 - 2020
    Co-DirectorVirginia Piper Cancer Institute, Allina Melanoma Program
  13. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  14. 2016 - 2021
    MemberAbbott Northwestern Hospital, General Surgery Peer Review Work Group
  15. 2016 - 2019
    Cancer Liaison PhysicianVirginia Piper Cancer Institute and Abbott Northwestern Hospital, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
  16. 2009 - 2012
    Co-founder and committee memberUniversity of Minnesota Department of Surgery, Justin W. Goodhue Memorial Scholarship
  17. 2009 - 2010
    Elected Resident Council RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota, Office of Graduate Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education Committee
  18. 2009 - 2010
    Resident RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota, Office of Graduate Medical Education, Resident Assistance Program
  19. 2009 - 2010
    Resident RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota Office of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Review Committee
  20. 2009
    MemberUniversity of Minnesota Department of Surgery, Resident Portfolio Advisory Committee
  21. 2008 - 2025
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  22. 2008 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
  23. 2005 - 2009
    MemberUniversity of Minnesota Department of Surgery, Gaviser-Hayes Award Committee
  24. 2004 - 2005
    Student MemberUniversity of Minnesota, Admissions Committee
  25. 2002 - 2003
    Applicant Host ProgramUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  26. 2001 - 2002
    Committee ChairUniversity of Minnesota, Women in Medicine

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