Yolanda I. Garces, M.D.

Departments

  1. Radiation Oncology
  2. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

Specialty Groups

  1. Head and Neck Cancer Center
  2. Lung Cancer Program
  3. Brain Tumor Program
  4. Oral Cavity Cancer and Reconstruction Clinic in Minnesota

Location

Languages

English
  1. Head and neck cancer
  2. Lung cancer
  3. Tobacco use
  1. Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
  2. Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Tobacco dependence treatments and quality of life for oncology patients
  • GammaKnife and stereotactic body radiosurgery
  • Head and neck, lung and breast cancers
  1. 2008
    MS - Biomedical Sciences, Clinical and Translational ScienceMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2000
    ResidentRadiation Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2000
    Resident - Radiation OncologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 1996
    Internship - Transitional InternshipEvanston Hospital
  5. 1995
    MDUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
  6. 1990
    BA - ChemistryNorthwestern University

Certifications

  1. 2000
    Radiation OncologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition in Radiation OncologyMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2004
    Best Poster Award at 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive OncologyAmerican Society of Preventive Oncology
  3. 2004
    Eagle's Cancer Fund GrantFraternal Order of the Eagles
  4. 2003
    Falk FellowshipDr. Ralph & Marion C. Falk Medical Research Trust
  5. 2002
    Eagles' Cancer Fund GrantFraternal Order of the Eagles
  6. 2001
    K-awardNational Institutes of Health
  7. 2000
    Robert T. and Alma Moreton Oncology FellowAwarding Organization
  8. 2000
    Travel AwardRadiation Therapy Oncology Group Semi-Annual Meeting
  9. 1999
    Resident Travel Grant AwardAmerican Brachytherapy Society
  10. 1999
    Davenport Fellowship AwardAwarding Organization
  11. 1993
    Research Training Fellowship for Medical StudentsHoward Hughes Medical Institute
  12. 1992
    National Institutes of Health Research ScholarHoward Hughes Medical Institute
  13. 1991
    Student Summer Research FellowDr. W.R. Craig

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    ChairMCHS Network Commission on Cancer
  2. 2022 - present
    ChairDepartment of Radiation Oncology- Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
  3. 2013 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  4. 2012 - 2013
    CouncilorMayo Clinic Staff Council
  5. 2010 - 2022
    MemberClinical Studies Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  6. 2010 - present
    ChairCancer Center Data Safety Monitoring Board, Department of Oncology
  7. 2009 - 2012
    MemberFinance Committee, Minnesota Cancer Alliance
  8. 2007 - 2013
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  9. 2006 - 2010
    Representing Mayo Clinic Cancer CenterSteering Committee, Minnesota Cancer Alliance
  10. 2003 - 2011
    ChairMayo Clinic Cancer Center Education Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  11. 2003 - present
    MemberCancer Center Data Safety Monitoring Board, Department of Oncology
  12. 2002 - 2011
    MemberQuality of Life Group, North Central Cancer Treatment Group, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester
  13. 2001 - 2011
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center Education Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  14. 2000 - 2022
    MemberCancer Center Clinical Research Administrative Subcommittee, Department of Oncology
  15. 2000 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  16. 2000 - 2011
    MemberLung Study Group, North Central Cancer Treatment Group, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester
  17. 2000 - 2007
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  18. 2000 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center - Rochester
  19. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Radiology
  20. 1999 - 2011
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  21. 1998 - 2005
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  22. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiation Oncology
  23. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Women Radiologists
  24. 1996 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  25. 1996 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  26. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
  27. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association