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Lauren A. Dalvin, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Lauren A. Dalvin, M.D., is an ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in ocular oncology. Her clinical focus includes:

Expertise in management of intraocular tumors, including uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, and vitreoretinal lymphoma.

Collaboration with cornea specialists and oculoplastic surgeons to provide care for ocular surface and orbital tumors, including conjunctival melanoma.

Working with a multidisciplinary team including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiation physicists, interventional radiologists, and ophthalmic geneticists to provide the highest quality comprehensive care to patients with eye cancer.

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Dalvin is also involved in research and education. She provides mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows. She engages in clinical and translational research and authors expert content in scientific journals to advance the field of ocular oncology.

  1. Childhood cancer
  2. Conjunctival melanoma
  3. Eye melanoma
  4. Ocular surface tumor
  5. Retinoblastoma
  6. Uveal melanoma
  7. Vitreoretinal lymphoma
  1. Brachytherapy
  2. Chemotherapy
  3. Cryotherapy
  4. Photodynamic therapy
  5. Proton therapy
  6. Radiation therapy
  7. Thermotherapy
  • Uveal melanoma
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Vitreoretinal lymphoma
  • Conjunctival melanoma
  1. 2019
    Fellowship - Ocular OncologyWills Eye Hospital
  2. 2017
    ResidencyResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology
  3. 2014
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic Rochester Programs
  4. 2013
    MDNortheast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
  5. 2009
    BS/MD - Integrated Life Sciences - Accelerated BS/MD program with NEOMEDYoungstown State University

Certifications

  1. 2018
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Leonard and Mary Lou Hoeft Career Development Award Fund in Ophthalmology ResearchDevelopment - Benefactor Funded Career Development Award
  2. 2020
    Joanne Angle AwardWomen in Ophthalmology
  3. 2019
    Top 10 Best PosterWomen in Ophthalmology
  4. 2019
    Best Fellow Case at 2019 Atlantic Coast Retina ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
  5. 2017
    Society of Heed Fellowship awardSociety of Heed Fellows, Heed Foundation
  6. 2017
    Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
  7. 2016
    Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
  8. 2016
    Research Award recipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  9. 2016
    Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  10. 2015
    Academic Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
  11. 2015
    Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  12. 2014
    Research Award RecipientVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  13. 2013
    Grant recipientMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberChildren's Oncology Group
  3. 2022 - 2025
    Annual Meeting Program Committee, MemberARVO Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC), Anatomy and Pathology/Oncology (AP) Section
  4. 2022 - present
    Invited MemberOphthalmic irAE Disease Definition Panel
  5. 2022 - present
    Invited MemberONE Oncology/Pathology Committee
  6. 2022 - present
    Abstract Review CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  7. 2021 - present
    Invited MemberPediatric Disease-Oriented Group, Cancer Center
  8. 2021 - present
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  9. 2021 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Eye Research
  10. 2021 - present
    DirectorVitreoretinal and CNS Lymphoma Working Group
  11. 2021 - present
    Associate MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
  12. 2021 - present
    Abstract GraderWomen in Ophthalmology
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberOphthalmology General Call Distribution Working Group
  14. 2021 - present
    Course Co-DirectorMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  15. 2021 - present
    Course DirectorOphthalmology CME Course Series
  16. 2021 - present
    Invited MemberOphthalmology Research Committee
  17. 2020 - present
    Invited MemberPan-American Ocular Oncology Society
  18. 2020 - present
    Advisory Board MemberInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  19. 2020 - present
    Invited MemberYoung Ophthalmologists in Ocular Oncology
  20. 2019 - present
    Voting MemberAmerican Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists
  21. 2019 - present
    MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Resident Selection Committee
  22. 2019 - present
    MemberSurgical Retina Fellowship Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  23. 2019 - present
    MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical Retina Fellowship Interview Committee
  24. 2019 - present
    MemberMelanoma Disease-Oriented Group, Department of Oncology
  25. 2017 - present
    Voting MemberInternational Society of Ocular Oncology
  26. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  27. 2014 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  28. 2013 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Publications

Research activities

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