Biographical summary
Diego A. Santos Toesca, M.D., is a radiation oncologist at Mayo Clinic who specializes in delivering precise, personalized radiation treatments for patients with cancer. He is committed to helping patients
achieve the best possible outcomes while minimizing side effects and maintaining quality of life.
Dr. Santos Toesca cares for patients with a variety of cancers and has particular interest in genitourinary and head and neck cancers, proton therapy, adaptive radiation therapy, and advanced radiation techniques. His research focuses on improving the safety, effectiveness, and accessibility of radiation treatment through clinical trials and technological innovation.
He believes that exceptional cancer care combines scientific excellence with compassion, clear communication, and shared decision-making. Dr. Santos Toesca works closely with each patient and their care team to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect the patient's goals, values, and unique circumstances.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Genitourinary Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2026
Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2026
ResidentRadiation Oncology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2022
Prelim ResidentTransitional Year Residency, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
Postdoctoral Research FellowshipStanford University
- 2015
Resident - Radiation Oncology ProgramUniversidade de São Paulo
- 2010
Resident - General Surgery ProgramHospital Ipiranga
- 2007
MDUniversidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2025
Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research AwardDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
- 2025
NCCN Oncology FellowNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
- 2024
Resident Travel GrantCARROS/Council of Affiliated Regional Radiation Oncology Societies
- 2023
Travel Honorarium RecipientResident and Fellows Committee Member, Radiological Society of North America
- 2023
Annual Meeting Travel Award, Clinical CategoryAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2022
1st Place in Clinical Research - Oral PresentationMayo Clinic 23rd Annual Academic Excellence Day, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2012
Ranked First Place on Radiation Oncology Residency Admission ExaminationUniversidade de São Paulo (USP)
Professional memberships
- 2025 - 2026
Member and Lead ResidentPancreatic Cancer Guideline Task Force, American Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2025 - present
MemberDevelopmental Therapeutics RT Subcommittee, NRG Oncology
- 2025 - present
MemberRadiation Oncology Committee, NRG Oncology
- 2025 - present
MemberASCO Trainee & Early Career Advisory Group (TECAG), American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2024
MemberAnnual Meeting Education Committee, American Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2024 - present
MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2024 - present
MemberEducation Committee Working Group, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2024 - present
MemberResident Education Curriculum Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2024 - present
Physician InterviewerResidency Selection Process Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2024 - present
MemberCommittee on Economics - Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiology
- 2024 - present
MemberNRG Oncology
- 2022 - 2024
MemberResident and Fellow Committee (RFC), Radiological Society of North America
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican College of Radiology
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Radiology
- 2022 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America
- 2021 - 2022
MemberTransitional Year Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican College of Radiation Oncology
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2021 - present
MemberArizona Medical Association
- 2018 - present
Associate MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
- 2016 - 2017
Abstract Peer-ReviewerAnnual Scientific Meeting, The Radiosurgery Society
- 2016 - present
MemberThe Radiosurgery Society
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
Publications