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Stephen A. Boorjian, M.D.

  1. Urologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Stephen A. Boorjian is the Carl Rosen Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology as well as the Director of the Urologic Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School, and was a resident in Urology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Boorjian has co-authored over 450 manuscripts and book chapters, and was recognized as "Teacher of the Year" in Urology for 2012 by the Mayo Clinic Fellows' Association. He received the Young Urologist of the Year award from the AUA in 2014 and 2018, as well as the 2016 Young Investigator Award from the Society of Urologic Oncology. He is a member of the NCCN Guidelines Panels for Bladder Cancer and Penile Cancer, has served on the AUA Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Guidelines Panel, co-chaired the AUA Microhematuria Guideline Panel, and is a former Associate Editor of European Urology.

  1. Bladder cancer
  2. Kidney cancer
  3. Prostate cancer
  4. Testicular cancer
  1. Neobladder reconstruction
  2. Nephrectomy
  3. Robotic prostatectomy
  • Surgical management of advanced renal cell carcinoma, including with tumor thrombus
  • Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer
  • Nephron-sparing surgery with partial nephrectomy
  • Nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy
  • Management and outcomes of high risk prostate cancer
  • Bladder cancer: surgery for invasive disease, orthotopic neobladder reconstruction
  1. 2008
    Fellow - Urologic OncologyMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2006
    Chief Resident - UrologyWeill Cornell Medical College/ New York Presbyterian Hospital
  3. 2005
    Resident - UrologyWeill Cornell Medical College/ New York Presbyterian Hospital
  4. 2002
    Resident - SurgeryWeill Cornell Medical College/ New York Presbyterian Hospital
  5. 2001
    Internship - General SurgeryWeill Cornell Medical College/ New York Presbyterian Hospital
  6. 2000
    MDHarvard Medical School
  7. 1996
    BSDuke University

Certifications

  1. 2010
    UrologyAmerican Board of Urology

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Elected MemberAmerican Association of Genitourinary Surgeons
  2. 2023
    David and Anne Luther Chair of UrologyMayo Clinic
  3. 2023
    Chief Judge, Ferdinand C. Valentine Annual Resident Essay MeetingNew York Section, American Urological Association
  4. 2021
    SS MOLE Award, Examination CommitteeAmerican Board of Urology
  5. 2019
    Prince Beach AwardSociety of Government Services Urologists
  6. 2019
    Distinguished Service AwardSociety of Urologic Oncology
  7. 2019
    Platinum AwardEuropean Urology
  8. 2018
    Young Urologist of the YearAUA Young Urologist Committee
  9. 2016
    Carl Rosen Professor in UrologyMayo Clinic
  10. 2016
    Young Investigator AwardSociety of Urologic Oncology
  11. 2014
    Young Urologist of the YearAUA Young Urologist Committee
  12. 2014
    AUA-EAU Academic Exchange Program ScholarAUA-EAU
  13. 2013
    Best Poster of sessionEuropean Association of Urology Annual Meeting
  14. 2013
    Best Poster of sessionEuropean Association of Urology Annual Meeting
  15. 2013
    Reviewer of the YearEuropean Urology
  16. 2012
    Reviewer of the MonthEuropean Urology
  17. 2012
    Teacher of the Year in the Department of UrologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  18. 2012
    Outstanding ReviewerBasic Science, The Journal of Urology
  19. 2011
    Best AbstractAmerican Urological Association/ Japanese Urological Association
  20. 2011
    Best AbstractAmerican Urological Association/ Japanese Urological Association
  21. 2011
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors, Inc.
  22. 2010
    Best Reviewer, Prostate CancerThe Journal of Urology
  23. 2009
    CaPSURE Scholar MentorCancer of the Prostate Strategic Urologic Research Endeavor
  24. 2009
    America's Top Urologists - Urologic OncologyConsumer Research Council of America
  25. 2008
    First Prize Kelalis Essay CompetitionMinnesota Urological Society
  26. 2007
    First Prize Kelalis Essay CompetitionMinnesota Urological Society
  27. 2007
    Best Reviewer, Prostate CancerThe Journal of Urology
  28. 2006
    Gerald P. Murphy ScholarAmerican Urological Association/Threshold Pharmaceuticals
  29. 2006
    Second Prize for Best PosterSociety of Urology Oncology 7th Annual Meeting
  30. 2005
    Second Prize for Clinical Investigation, Ferdinand C. Valentine Resident Essay ContestNew York Academy of Medicine
  31. 2005
    TAP CaPSURE Scholarship for prostate cancer outcomes researchCancer of the Prostate Strategic Urologic Research Endeavor
  32. 2005
    Second Prize for Clinical Investigation, Ferdinand C. Valentine Resident Essay ContestNew York Academy of Medicine
  33. 2003
    Traveling Fellowship AwardSociety for the Study of Male Reproduction
  34. 1998
    Finalist for Basic Research AwardAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  35. 1996
    Summa Cum Laude and ValedictorianDuke University
  36. 1995
    Phi Beta KappaDuke University
  37. 1992
    Dean's List with DistinctionDuke University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Personnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  2. 2023 - 2026
    Chair-ElectAmerican Urological Association Practice Guidelines Committee
  3. 2023 - present
    Abstract Review Team for the Annual MeetingSociete Internationale d'Urologie
  4. 2023 - present
    Member, Sarcoma SubcommitteeGlobal Society of Rare GU Tumors
  5. 2022 - 2024
    MemberAmerican Urological Association Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer Guideline Panel
  6. 2021 - 2024
    Practice Guidelines CommitteeAmerican Urological Association
  7. 2021 - 2023
    Oncology Knowledge Assessment Test CommitteeAmerican Board of Urology
  8. 2021 - 2022
    Representative to American College of Radiology Committee on Appropriateness Criteria for Pretreatment Staging Muscle-Invasive Bladder CancerAmerican Urological Association
  9. 2021 - 2022
    Immediate Past ChairGenitourinary Cancers Symposium Program Committee
  10. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Surgical and Procedural Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees, Mayo Clinic
  11. 2021 - present
    ExaminerAmerican Board of Urology
  12. 2020 - 2021
    ChairGenitourinary Cancers Symposium Program Committee
  13. 2020 - 2021
    Chair, Task Force C Examination CommitteeAmerican Board of Urology
  14. 2020 - present
    Abstract Review Team for the AUA Annual Meeting, Kidney Cancer: AdvancedAmerican Urological Association
  15. 2020 - present
    Director of Disease Site SubcommitteesGlobal Society of Rare GU Tumors
  16. 2019 - 2022
    Member-at-Large, Executive CommitteeSociety of Urologic Oncology
  17. 2019 - 2022
    Member, Policy CommitteeSociety of Urologic Oncology
  18. 2019 - 2022
    Vice Chair, Localized/Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer Guideline PanelAmerican Urological Association
  19. 2019 - 2020
    Chair-ElectGenitourinary Cancers Symposium Program Committee
  20. 2019
    Abstract Review Team for the AUA Annual Meeting, Prostate Cancer: Localized: Surgical TherapyAmerican Urological Association
  21. 2019
    Chair, Renal Cancer ProgramGenitourinary Cancers Symposium Program Committee
  22. 2018 - 2024
    Genitourinary Cancer Guideline Advisory GroupAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  23. 2018 - 2020
    Co-Chair, Asymptomatic Microscopic Guideline PanelAmerican Urological Association
  24. 2018 - 2019
    Nominating Committee MemberSociety of Urologic Oncology
  25. 2018
    Co-Chair, Renal Cancer ProgramGenitourinary Cancers Symposium Program Committee
  26. 2018 - present
    Guidelines Updated Literature Review Panel MemberAmerican Urological Association
  27. 2018 - present
    Guidelines Peer Reviewer for Testicular CancerAmerican Urological Association
  28. 2017 - 2021
    Examination CommitteeAmerican Board of Urology
  29. 2016 - 2022
    Representative Society of Urologic OncologyGenitourinary Cancers Symposium Program Committee
  30. 2016 - 2019
    Chair, Fellowship CommitteeSociety of Urologic Oncology
  31. 2016 - 2019
    Executive CommitteeWorld Urologic Oncology Federation
  32. 2016
    Guidelines Peer Reviewer for Renal Mass and Localized Renal CancerAmerican Urological Association
  33. 2016
    Guidelines Peer Reviewer for Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-Metastatic Muscle-Invasive Bladder CancerAmerican Urological Association
  34. 2015 - 2017
    Membership and Bylaws CommitteeAmerican Joint Committee on Cancer
  35. 2015 - 2016
    Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Guideline PanelAmerican Urological Association/Society of Urologic Oncology
  36. 2015 - 2016
    Awards Committee MemberSociety of Urologic Oncology
  37. 2014 - 2021
    MemberClinical Trials Consortium, Society of Urologic Oncology
  38. 2014 - 2017
    Representative Society of Urologic OncologyAmerican Joint Committee on Cancer
  39. 2014 - 2016
    LiaisonCenter for the Science of Healthcare Delivery
  40. 2014 - 2016
    North Central Section RepresentativeAmerican Urological Association Young Urologists Committee
  41. 2014 - 2016
    Vice ChairYoung Urologist Committee, North Central Section, American Urological Association
  42. 2014 - present
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Urology
  43. 2014 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology
  44. 2014 - present
    Guideline Panel: Bladder Cancer/Penile CancerNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
  45. 2013 - 2016
    MemberOffice of Access Management Executive Committee, Outpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  46. 2013 - 2016
    MemberFellowship Committee, Society of Urologic Oncology
  47. 2013 - 2014
    ChairCancer GU Upper Specialy Council
  48. 2013 - 2014
    PresidentYoung Urologic Oncologists Steering Committee, Society of Urologic Oncology
  49. 2013 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  50. 2013 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Executive Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  51. 2013 - present
    Minnesota RepresentativeYoung Urologist Committee, North Central Section, American Urological Association
  52. 2013 - present
    MemberSteering Committee, Quality Collaborative of Society of Urologic Oncology-American Urological Association-Committee on Cancer
  53. 2012 - 2013
    Co-ChairBladder/Kidney Cancer Subcommittee, Manage to Reimbursement Project, Department of Urology
  54. 2012
    Peer ReviewerHematuria Guideline, American Urological Association
  55. 2012
    MemberCommittee on Treatment of Localized High-Risk (Invasive) Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma, International Consultation on Urological Diseases
  56. 2012 - present
    ChairOutpatient Procedure Re-design Committee, Department of Urology
  57. 2011 - 2021
    Board of DirectorsClinical Trials Consortium, Society of Urologic Oncology
  58. 2011 - 2014
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Urology
  59. 2011 - 2014
    MemberClinical Trials Consortium, Society of Urologic Oncology
  60. 2011
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting Abstract Review Committee: Prostate Cancer Basic Research, American Urological Association
  61. 2011 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  62. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  63. 2010
    MemberSociety of Urologic Oncology
  64. 2010
    MemberClinical Trials Consortium, Society of Urologic Oncology
  65. 2010
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  66. 2010
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting Abstract Review Committee: Prostate Cancer Basic Research, American Urological Association
  67. 2010
    MemberBladder Cancer Think Tank, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
  68. 2010 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Urology
  69. 2010 - present
    MemberNorth Central Section, American Urological Association
  70. 2010 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  71. 2010 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  72. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  73. 2009 - 2014
    MemberYoung Urologic Oncologists Steering Committee, Society of Urologic Oncology
  74. 2009 - 2010
    MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  75. 2009
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting Abstract Review Committee: Prostate Cancer Basic Research, American Urological Association
  76. 2009 - present
    MemberSociety for Basic Urologic Research
  77. 2008 - 2018
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting Abstract Review Committee: Prostate Cancer Basic Research, American Urological Association
  78. 2008 - 2010
    MemberInformation Technology Physicians' Advisory Committee, Fox Chase Cancer Center
  79. 2008 - 2010
    MemberPartners' Continuing Medical Education Committee, Fox Chase Cancer Center
  80. 2008 - 2010
    MemberProstate Cancer Risk Assessment Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center
  81. 2008 - 2010
    MemberCancer Genetics and Signaling Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center
  82. 2008 - 2010
    MemberMid-Atlantic Section, American Urological Association
  83. 2008 - 2010
    MemberPhiladelphia Urological Society
  84. 2008
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting Abstract Review Committee: Prostate Cancer Basic Research, American Urological Association
  85. 2008
    MemberGenitourinary Steering Committee, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, National Institutes of Health
  86. 2008 - present
    MemberSociete Internationale d'Urologie
  87. 2003 - 2006
    New York Section RepresentativeResidents' Committee, American Urological Association
  88. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Urological Association

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Research activities

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