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Gretchen E. Glaser, M.D.

  1. Gynecologic Oncologist
  2. Gynecologist
  3. Surgeon
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Gretchen E. Glaser, M.D., is a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist specializing in complex surgery for malignant and benign conditions, including minimally invasive and open approaches. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Glaser’s clinical expertise includes surgical treatment of:

  • Endometrial/uterine cancer
  • Ovarian/fallopian tube/peritoneal cancer
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Cervical cancer
  • Vulvar cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Lower genital tract dysplasia
  • Placenta accreta/percreta/increta

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Glaser focuses her clinical research in endometrial cancer treatment and outcomes as well as quality improvement of surgical care using enhanced recovery after surgery techniques. She also performs qualitative education research and holds several leadership positions. Dr. Glaser works on multiple national committees, including as chair of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee.

  1. Adnexal tumor
  2. Cancer
  3. Cancer during pregnancy
  4. Cervical cancer
  5. Cervical dysplasia
  6. Ectopic pregnancy
  7. Fallopian tube cancer
  8. Germ cell tumor
  9. Lower genital tract dysplasia
  10. Mediastinal teratoma
  11. Ovarian cancer
  12. Ovarian cyst
  13. Ovarian remnant syndrome
  14. Peritoneal cancer
  15. Sacrococcygeal teratoma
  16. Uterine fibroid
  17. Uterine polyps
  18. Vaginal agenesis
  19. Vaginal cancer
  20. Vulvar cancer
  21. Vulvar dysplasia
  22. Vulvodynia
  1. Abdominal hysterectomy
  2. Ablation therapy
  3. Cervical cerclage
  4. Conization
  5. Diagnostic hysteroscopy
  6. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  7. Endometrial ablation
  8. Fertility sparing surgery
  9. Hysteroscopy
  10. Minimally invasive hysterectomy
  11. Minimally invasive surgery
  12. Minimally invasive surgical staging
  13. Ovarian remnant removal
  14. Pelvic exenteration
  15. Robotic hysterectomy
  16. Robotic surgery
  17. Sentinel node biopsy
  18. Vaginal hysterectomy
  19. Vaginectomy
  20. Vulvectomy
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Cervical cancers
  • Vulvar cancers
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Quality improvement research
  1. 2015
    Other - Physician Leadership AcademyCarilion Clinic Physician Leadership Academy
  2. 2013
    Fellow - Gynecologic OncologyMayo Clinic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  3. 2013
    FellowGynecologic Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2010
    Resident - Obstetrics/GynecologyAbington Memorial Hospital
  5. 2006
    MDDrexel University College of Medicine
  6. 2000
    ExternshipMedical Students for Choice
  7. 1999
    BSThe Pennsylvania State University

Certifications

  1. 2016
    Gynecologic OncologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 2013
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Charles S. Field AwardDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  2. 2022
    Top Performing Provider Patient Experience Award - 2021RST Patient Experience Improvement Partnership Team
  3. 2022
    SGO Select Package-Top 50 Abstracts: Impact of COVID 19 on gynecologic oncology patients: an SGO COVID-19 and Gynecologic Cancer Registry StudySociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  4. 2022
    SGO Select Package-Top 50 Abstracts: Opioid Individualization by pharmacogenics - the next wave of postoperative prescribingSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  5. 2021
    Top Performing Provider Patient Experience Award - 2020RST Patient Experience Improvement Partnership Team
  6. 2019
    Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  7. 2019
    Top 10% Peer Reviewer for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal (Green Journal)
  8. 2018
    Staff Recognition Award, Department of Ob/GynDepartment of Ob/Gyn, Mayo Clinic Rochester
  9. 2018
    Theodore W. Munns, Ph.D. Career Development Award in Endometrial Cancer Research Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS)
  10. 2017
    Graduate Medical Education Innovation AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  11. 2016
    Faculty WinnerPoetry in Medicine Contest - Dr. Robert L.A. Keeley Healing Arts Program
  12. 2014
    Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  13. 2014
    Abstract Judge for Research Day Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  14. 2012
    Captain of Best Overall TeamMayo Fellows' Association Wellness Contest
  15. 2011
    Overall Winner, Women's DivisionMayo Fellows' Association Wellness Contest
  16. 2009
    Rosenfeld ScholarAbington Memorial Hospital
  17. 2009
    Administrative Chief Resident in Obstetrics and GynecologyAbington Memorial Hospital
  18. 2008
    Surgeons in Training Award for Original ResearchSociety of Reproductive Surgeons
  19. 2006
    The Merck Manual Award for Clinical ExcellenceDrexel University College of Medicine
  20. 2006
    Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic AchievementDrexel University College of Medicine
  21. 2006
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyDrexel University College of Medicine
  22. 2004
    Pathology Honor SocietyDrexel University College of Medicine
  23. 1997
    Biology Department of Excellence AwardThe Pennsylvania State University
  24. 1996
    Schreyer Honors CollegeThe Pennsylvania State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Co-ChairRequired Learning Governance Committee
  2. 2025 - present
    Specialty Certifying ExaminerAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  3. 2025
    MemberNominating Committee for Officers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  4. 2025
    Alternate Examiner, Specialty Certification ExamAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  5. 2025 - 2026
    Member, 2026 Program CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  6. 2025 - present
    Active FellowAmerican Gynecologic & Obstetrical Society (AGOS)
  7. 2025 - present
    MemberPersonnel Committee
  8. 2024 - present
    Co-ChairSurgical Transformation & Anesthesia Reimagined (STAR), PACU Red Light Subcommittee
  9. 2024 - present
    ChairConsultant Corrective Action Appeal Committee
  10. 2024 - present
    Member, Advanced Clinical Trials and Translational Sciences ProgramNCI-designated Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Membership
  11. 2024 - 2025
    Surgical/Procedural RepresentativeOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  12. 2024 - present
    Officers and Councilors RepresentativeRochester Operations Coordinating Group (OCG)
  13. 2023 - present
    Steering Committee MemberSGO 2025 State of the Subspecialty Survey Initiative
  14. 2023 - present
    ChairSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  15. 2022 - present
    ChairObstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Practice Committee
  16. 2021 - 2022
    MemberMayo Clinic OB Hospitalist Search Committee
  17. 2021 - 2022
    MemberGynecologic Surgery Mature the Message Multidisciplinary Working Group
  18. 2021 - 2022
    Website Redesign Review Team MemberWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  19. 2021 - 2023
    MemberCREOG Quizzes Item-Writing Subcommittee
  20. 2021 - 2022
    MemberClinical Learning Environment Optimization Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  21. 2021
    Alternate Examiner, Specialty Certification ExamAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  22. 2021
    Program Committee MemberWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  23. 2020 - 2023
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  24. 2020 - 2022
    Communications Subcommittee ChairSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  25. 2020
    Physician ChampionEpic Sterilization Consent Initiative
  26. 2020 - 2021
    COVID-19 Task ForceSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
  27. 2020
    Search CommitteeMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  28. 2020 - 2022
    MemberMayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Robotic Research Group
  29. 2019
    Abstract ReviewerACOG 2020 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
  30. 2019 - 2020
    Chair, CommunicationsSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  31. 2019 - 2020
    MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists Annual Southeast Conference 2019 Program Committee
  32. 2019 - present
    Committee MemberObstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Competency Committee
  33. 2019 - present
    MemberSurgical Specialties Graduate Education Committee
  34. 2018 - 2019
    MemberEpic Specialty Council, House of Surgery
  35. 2018 - 2024
    MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Committee
  36. 2018 - 2020
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists PROLOG Committee
  37. 2018 - 2019
    ChairEpic Optimization Committee, Department of Ob/Gyn
  38. 2018 - present
    Committee MemberObstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Practice Committee
  39. 2018 - 2022
    Committee MemberCancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System
  40. 2018 - 2020
    Lead Super UserThe Plummer Project
  41. 2017 - 2022
    Board MemberMinnesota American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Council
  42. 2017 - present
    MemberWestern Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
  43. 2017 - 2018
    Committee MemberGynecologic Patient Experience Committee
  44. 2017 - 2019
    Lead/ChairObstetric Hemorrhage Quality Improvement Project
  45. 2017 - 2018
    ChampionImplementation of Gynecologic Post-Surgical Video Visits
  46. 2017 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  47. 2017 - 2022
    Committee MemberMidwest Specialty Care CPC Equipment Subcommittee
  48. 2017 - 2018
    Chair - Mentorship CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Wellness Committee
  49. 2017
    MemberConsultant Work/Life Balance Focus Group
  50. 2016 - 2018
    Gynecologic InvestigatorGRAIL-001, The Circulating Cell-free Genome Atlas (CCGA) Study
  51. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberGynecologic Oncology Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee
  52. 2016 - present
    Principal InvestigatorEndometrial Cancer Biospecimen Repository
  53. 2016 - present
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
  54. 2016 - 2021
    Co-Principal InvestigatorNRG Oncology Group
  55. 2016 - 2018
    Committee MemberSame Day Hysterectomy Committee
  56. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberPediatric Surgical Interest Group
  57. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  58. 2016 - present
    Full MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  59. 2016 - 2018
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Payment Reform Task Force
  60. 2015 - 2023
    Committee MemberPatient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Stakeholder for the Cancer of the Uterus and Treatment of Stress Incontinence (CUTI) Study
  61. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberLibrary and Educational Technologies Committee, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  62. 2015 - 2016
    Physician LeaderCarilion Clinic Committee to Implement the Enhanced Recovery Protocol
  63. 2015 - 2016
    Research DirectorCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
  64. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Merit Committee
  65. 2015 - 2016
    Secretary/TreasurerAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  66. 2015 - 2018
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology, Education Committee
  67. 2014 - 2016
    ChairCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Evaluation Committee
  68. 2013 - 2016
    Committee MemberCarilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Recruitment Committee
  69. 2013 - 2016
    Candidate MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  70. 2013 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  71. 2012 - 2013
    Fellow RepresentativeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Board of Directors
  72. 2011 - 2013
    Fellow RepresentativeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Committee
  73. 2011 - 2015
    Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Breast Task Force
  74. 2011 - 2012
    Abstract and Poster JudgeAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Abstract Review Committee
  75. 2010 - 2013
    Fellow MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
  76. 2010 - 2016
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  77. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  78. 2008 - 2010
    Committee MemberAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee for Obstetrics & Gynecology
  79. 2008 - 2010
    Junior Fellows AdvisorAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  80. 2008
    Committee MemberAbington Memorial Hospital Internal Review Committee for the Internal Medicine Residency Program
  81. 2006 - 2010
    Committee MemberAbington Memorial Hospital Obstetrical Patient Safety Committee
  82. 2006 - 2010
    Committee MemberAbington Memorial Hospital Committee for Blood Product Safety
  83. 2006 - 2013
    Junior FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  84. 2006 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  85. 2006 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  86. 1999 - 2006
    MemberAmerican Medical Womens Association

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