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Travis E. Grotz, M.D., M.S.

  1. Surgical Oncologist

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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Travis E. Grotz, M.D., is a surgical oncologist who specializes in treating cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and soft tissues. He has advanced training in minimally invasive cancer surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic procedures, and also performs complex surgeries for more advanced cancers.

Dr. Grotz trained at both Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center—two of the top cancer centers in the country. At Mayo Clinic, he leads and participates in several clinical trials, including innovative studies focused on delivering treatments directly into the abdominal cavity (intraperitoneal therapy).

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Grotz is actively involved in cancer research and education. He serves on editorial boards for respected medical journals, including the Annals of Surgical Oncology, and contributes as a guest editor to several others. He also helps shape national treatment guidelines for peritoneal mesothelioma as a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) panel. Dr. Grotz supports cancer patients beyond the hospital by serving as a scientific advisor for non-profit groups like the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and Debbie’s Dream Foundation.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Stomach (gastric) cancer — including robotic surgery, stomach-sparing procedures like proximal gastrectomy, and innovative reconstructions such as J-pouch or "neo-stomach"
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) — from early-stage to advanced or metastatic cases
  • Peritoneal mesothelioma
  • HIPEC (heated chemotherapy) and other advanced therapies for cancers that spread within the abdominal cavity (peritoneal carcinomatosis)
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei and appendiceal cancers
  • Colon, appendix, small bowel, and neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors
  • Retroperitoneal sarcomas

Dr. Grotz is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care using the most advanced surgical techniques available. He works closely with a team of experts to offer each patient the best possible outcomes.

  1. Appendix cancer
  2. Carcinoid tumor
  3. Enlarged spleen
  4. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
  5. Immune thrombocytopenia
  6. Mesothelioma
  7. Neuroendocrine tumor
  8. Peritoneal cancer
  9. Peritoneal carcinomatosis
  10. Recurrent cancer
  11. Retroperitoneal sarcoma
  12. Retroperitoneal tumor
  13. Sarcoma
  14. Small bowel cancer
  15. Soft tissue sarcoma
  16. Stage 4 colorectal cancer
  17. Stomach cancer
  1. Cancer treatment
  2. Cholecystectomy
  3. Colectomy
  4. Colon cancer surgery
  5. Cytoreductive surgery
  6. Gastrectomy
  7. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
  8. Irreversible electroporation
  9. Laparoscopic surgery
  10. Liver resection
  11. Lymphadenectomy
  12. Minimally invasive intestinal surgery
  13. Minimally invasive liver surgery
  14. Minimally invasive pancreas surgery
  15. Minimally invasive surgery
  16. Pancreatectomy
  17. Paracentesis
  18. Robotic surgery
  19. Small bowel resection
  20. Soft tissue sarcoma surgery
  21. Soft tissue tumor ablation
  22. Splenectomy
  • Gastric or stomach cancer
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei
  • Peritoneal mesothelioma
  • Peritoneal carcinomatosis
  • HIPEC
  • Retroperitoneal sarcoma
  • Carcinoid/neuroendocrine tumor
  • Small bowel cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Appendix cancer
  1. 2023
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2023
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2017
    FellowMD Anderson - Complex General Surgical Oncology
  4. 2015
    ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2015
    ResidentGeneral Surgery Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2013
    Fellow - Clinical Investigator/Immunology Research FellowDepartment of Immunology
  7. 2012
    ResidentClinician Investigator, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2008
    MDCreighton University School of Medicine
  9. 2004
    BASaint John's University

Certifications

  1. 2018
    Complex General Surgical OncologyAmerican Board of Surgery
  2. 2016
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Merit AwardNational Health Information Award
  2. 2024
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association
  3. 2021
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
  4. 2019
    Bronze AwardNational Health Information Awards
  5. 2017
    Promoting Excellence in Patient CareMD Anderson Cancer Center
  6. 2016
    Thomas H. and Mayme P. Scott Endowed Research FellowshipMD Anderson Cancer Center
  7. 2015
    Chief Resident Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine, General Surgery Residency Program
  8. 2013
    Dr. Kaare K. Nygaard Travel AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine, General Surgery Residency Program
  9. 2012
    Best Oral Presentation Award - Spring MeetingMinnesota Surgical Society
  10. 2012
    Best Oral Presentation Award - Fall MeetingMinnesota Surgical Society
  11. 2009
    Silver Retractor AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine, General Surgery Residency Program
  12. 2008
    William Albano AwardCreighton University School of Medicine
  13. 2007
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyCreighton University School of Medicine
  14. 2007
    National Scholars Honor SocietyCreighton University School of Medicine
  15. 2007
    Dean's Medical Educational Assistance ScholarshipCreighton University School of Medicine
  16. 2005
    Excellence in Organizational Leadership AwardCreighton University School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Executive CommitteeGI Cancer Program, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  2. 2024 - present
    Medical Advisory Board - MemberHope for Stomach Cancer
  3. 2023 - 2027
    Member, Gastrointestinal Disease Site Work GroupSociety of Surgical Oncology
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
  5. 2022 - present
    ConsultantOral Boards, American Board of Surgery
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberInternational Patients Seen in the U.S. Subcommittee
  7. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic
  8. 2021 - 2023
    Committee MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Scientific Program
  9. 2021 - present
    Member, Scientific Program CommitteeSociety of Surgical Oncology
  10. 2021 - 2022
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  11. 2021 - 2022
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  12. 2021 - 2022
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  13. 2021 - 2022
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  14. 2021 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardMesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
  15. 2021 - present
    MemberInternational Gastric Cancer Association
  16. 2020 - present
    Panel MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
  17. 2020 - present
    Subcommittee MemberNCCN Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
  18. 2020 - present
    Co ChairMultidisciplinary Gastroesophageal Cancer Tumor Board
  19. 2019 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Surgical Oncology
  20. 2019 - present
    MemberMesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
  21. 2019 - present
    Member, Cancer Care Standards CommitteeAmerican College of Surgeons
  22. 2019 - 2021
    Workgroup MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Peritoneal Surface Malignancy
  23. 2019 - 2021
    Member, Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Disease Site Work GroupSociety of Surgical Oncology
  24. 2019 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardMesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
  25. 2018 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center DSMB
  26. 2018 - present
    Grant ReviewerMesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
  27. 2018 - 2021
    Clinical Research Program Education CommitteeAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  28. 2018 - present
    MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  29. 2018 - present
    MemberSurgery Peer Review Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  30. 2017 - present
    MemberConnective Tissue Oncology Society
  31. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
  32. 2016 - 2017
    Committee MemberMD Anderson Cancer Center
  33. 2015 - 2017
    Program CommitteeUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  34. 2015 - 2017
    Advisory Committee MemberUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  35. 2015 - 2017
    Direct SupervisionUniversity of Texas Health and Sciences Program
  36. 2015 - 2017
    Direct SupervisionUniversity of Texas
  37. 2015 - 2017
    Direct SupervisionBaylor School of Medicine
  38. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic - Priestley Society
  39. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  40. 2010 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
  41. 2007 - 2018
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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