Biographical summary
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.
Education
- 2014
Fellowship - Complex General Surgical OncologyUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2012
Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of Minnesota
- 2011
MS - Clinical ResearchUniversity of Minnesota School of Public Health
- 2010
Fellowship - Thoracic and Surgical Oncology ResearchUniversity of Minnesota
- 2008
Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of Minnesota
- 2005
MD - MedicineUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2000
BS - PsychologyUniversity of Wisconsin
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2025
Career Catalyst Mentorship Program AwardSociety of Surgical Oncology
- 2016
Annual Recognition Best DoctorsMinnesota Magazine
- 2013
Trainee Research Day Poster Competition FinalistUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2012
The Doctor David Gaviser Mount Sinai Surgical Research AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
- 2011
The Henry Buchwald AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
- 2011
Faculty/Fellow/Resident Recognition AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
- 2010
Excellence in Clinical Research AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
- 2010
Trainee AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2005
Gaviser-Hays Award for CompassionUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Surgery
- 1999
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor SocietyUniversity of Wisconsin
- 1999
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and CollegesUniversity of Wisconsin
- 1999
College of Letters and Sciences Distinguished Achievement AwardUniversity of Wisconsin
Professional memberships
- 2024 - 2027
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Nominating Committee
- 2024 - 2027
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2024 - present
MemberMemorial Cancer Institute Florida Atlantic University Cancer Center for Excellence
- 2024 - present
MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Community Oncology Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Community Oncology Breast Working Group
- 2020 - 2023
Medical / Deputy DirectorAllina Health Cancer Institute
- 2019 - 2023
ChairAbbott Northwestern Hospital Department of Oncology
- 2019 - 2021
Co - ChairAllina Health Cancer Committee / Integrated Network Cancer Program
- 2019 - 2020
Clinical AdvisorAllina Health Cancer Institute
- 2018 - 2020
MemberAbbott Northwestern Hospital, Oncology Peer Review Work Group
- 2017 - 2020
Co-DirectorVirginia Piper Cancer Institute, Allina Melanoma Program
- 2016 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2016 - 2021
MemberAbbott Northwestern Hospital, General Surgery Peer Review Work Group
- 2016 - 2019
Cancer Liaison PhysicianVirginia Piper Cancer Institute and Abbott Northwestern Hospital, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
- 2009 - 2012
Co-founder and committee memberUniversity of Minnesota Department of Surgery, Justin W. Goodhue Memorial Scholarship
- 2009 - 2010
Elected Resident Council RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota, Office of Graduate Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education Committee
- 2009 - 2010
Resident RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota, Office of Graduate Medical Education, Resident Assistance Program
- 2009 - 2010
Resident RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota Office of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Review Committee
- 2009
MemberUniversity of Minnesota Department of Surgery, Resident Portfolio Advisory Committee
- 2008 - 2025
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2008 - present
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
- 2005 - 2009
MemberUniversity of Minnesota Department of Surgery, Gaviser-Hayes Award Committee
- 2004 - 2005
Student MemberUniversity of Minnesota, Admissions Committee
- 2002 - 2003
Applicant Host ProgramUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2001 - 2002
Committee ChairUniversity of Minnesota, Women in Medicine
Publications