Biographical summary
Carrie Langstraat, M.D., is a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist, specializing in surgical and medical treatment of patients with gynecologic cancers and in surgery for patients at increased risk of gynecologic cancer. She is also part of a multi-disciplinary surgical team which manages patients with extensive endometriosis. Dr. Langstraat holds joint appointments in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Oncology. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Her clinical expertise includes treatment of:
- Gynecologic cancer (ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vulvar)
- Complex adnexal masses
- Large uterine masses/fibroids
- Cancer risk reduction in BRCA carriers, Lynch syndrome
- Gynecologic cancer treatment related fistulas — bladder, ureter, bowel
- Gynecologic cancer related bowel obstruction
- Recurrent gynecologic cancer
- Surgical treatment of endometriosis as part of a multidisciplinary team
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Langstraat is active in research and education. Dr. Langstraat is the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship director at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She serves as a mentor to residents, fellows and medical students. She is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, having authored over 50 peer reviewed publications, book chapters. Her primary research focuses on the optimization of surgical outcomes in the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Fertility preservation
- Surgery for ovarian cancer
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Resident and fellow education
- Gynecologic oncology
- Chemotherapy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2011
Fellow - Gynecologic OncologyMayo Clinic
- 2011
ResidentGynecologic Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2007
Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Florida
- 2003
Resident - Community Health and Family MedicineUniversity of Florida
- 2003
MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 1999
BS - Major: Chemistry w/biochemistry emphasis
Minor: Mathematics and SpanishHope College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
Gynecologic OncologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2010
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2023
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Early Detection Research Grant Foundation for Women's Cancer/National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
- 2020
Best Doctors for WomenMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2019
Best Doctors for WomenMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2018
Charles S. Field Award for excellence in education.Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Award
- 2018
Best Doctors for WomenMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2017
Best Doctors for WomenMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2017
2016 Roy M. Pitkin AwardACOG & Elsevier Science, Inc.
- 2007
Galloway FellowshipMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- 2006
Rutledge FellowshipUniversity of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- 2005
Golden Apple Award for Medical Student TeachingUniversity of Florida
- 2004
Golden Apple Award for Medical Student TeachingUniversity of Florida
Professional memberships
- 2023
Abstract Review CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Winter Meeting
- 2022 - present
Assistant ChairIGCS
- 2021
Program CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Winter Meeting
- 2021
Gynecologic Oncology Milestones 2.0 Work GroupAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- 2020 - 2021
MemberAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- 2020 - 2022
Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology
- 2020
Poster JudgeCREOG & APGO Annual Meeting
- 2020
Program CommitteeSociety of Gynecologic Oncology Winter Meeting
- 2019 - present
DirectorGynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2019 - present
MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Program Evaluation Committee - Residency
- 2019 - present
MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Education Committee
- 2019 - present
ChairGynecologic Oncology Program Evaluation Committee
- 2019 - present
Program Director Special Interest GroupSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
- 2018 - present
Chair of EducationGyn Oncology 3-Site DOG Committee, Disease/Discipline Oriented Groups (DOGs), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2018 - present
MemberAmbulatory GYN/REI Special interest group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2017 - present
Co-DirectorOB-GYN Pelvic Anatomy Course
- 2016 - 2020
ChairClinical Competency Committee - Fellowship, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2015 - present
MemberClinical Competency Committee - Residency, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2014 - present
MemberGynecologic Surgery SIG, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2014 - present
MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
- 2014 - present
MemberScientific Review Committee B
- 2014 - present
MemberAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 2013 - present
Faculty RepresentativeObstetrics and Gynecology Resident Education Committee
- 2013 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2013 - 2020
MemberNRG Oncology, Elderly Working Group
- 2013 - 2020
MemberTreatment of Elderly Patients Working Group, Gynecologic Oncology Group
- 2013
Candidate FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2013 - present
MemberNRG Oncology, Ovarian Committee
- 2013 - present
MemberOvarian Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group
- 2012 - 2013
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2012 - present
FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2012 - present
MemberGynecologic Oncology Group
- 2011 - 2014
Candidate MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
- 2010 - 2012
Fellow in TrainingAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2009 - 2011
Fellow RepresentativeGynecologic Surgery Fellow Education Committee
- 2008 - 2012
Junior FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2008
Associate MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
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MemberGyn Oncology 3-Site DOG Committee, Disease/Discipline Oriented Groups (DOGs), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
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MemberSearch committe, benign gynecology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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MemberClinical competency committee, Residency, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publications