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Luis F. Porrata, M.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Oncologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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English

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Luis Porrata, M.D., is a professor of medicine and deputy director of the Mayo Blood and Marrow Program at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York and completed his residency and fellowship in internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant at Mayo Clinic. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, and holds teaching privileges in clinical and translational science at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Dr. Porrata's main clinical and research interests are focused on the use of emerging immunotherapeutics for the treatment of malignant diseases in the autologous stem cell transplant setting, and he has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles on this topic. He has received several honors and awards, including the Young Investigator Award by Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships and the Department of Medicine Laureate Award by Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine. He is also a member of various professional societies and serves as an editorial board member or reviewer for several journals in the field of hematology and oncology.

  1. 2001
    Fellow - Bone Marrow TransplantMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2000
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2000
    Fellow - Hematology/OncologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 1996
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 1996
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1993
    MDState University of New York - College of Medicine, Syracuse
  7. 1991
    Fellow - PathologyState University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse
  8. 1988
    BS - ChemistryBaylor University

Certifications

  1. 2000
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1999
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Department of Medicine Laureate AwardMayo Clinic Department of Medicine
  2. 2006
    Young Investigator Award by Goldman Philanthropic PartnershipsUNKNOWN
  3. 1990
    Alpha Omega Alpha Beta ChapterUNKNOWN
  4. 1988
    Outstanding Young Men of AmericaAwarding Organization
  5. 1987
    National Collegiate Natural Sciences AwardsAwarding Organization
  6. 1987
    Academic All-AmericanAwarding Organization
  7. 1986
    The Gamma Beta Phi SocietyUNKNOWN

Professional memberships

  1. 2016 - present
    Clinical Practice ChairHematology Executive Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2014 - present
    ChairHematology Clinical Practice Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2010 - present
    Assistant Program DirectorBlood and Marrow Transplant Program, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  4. 2001 - present
    MemberLymphoma Disease-Oriented Group, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  6. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  7. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  8. 1993 - present
    MemberAssociation of American Physicians and Surgeons

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Research activities

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