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Sandhya Pruthi, M.D.

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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., received her medical degree from the University of Manitoba, Canada, in 1990, and completed a Family Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in 1994. She was the Director of the Breast Diagnostic Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, from January 2002 to July 2010. She is a Consultant in the Department of General Internal Medicine and a Professor of Medicine.

Dr. Pruthi's research and clinical expertise is in breast cancer prevention and management of women at increased risk for breast cancer, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk, and providing preoperative counseling to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. She is the Mayo Clinic principal investigator on several national breast cancer prevention and biomarker trials aimed at reducing the risk of breast cancer. She has collaborated in other women's health trials studying integrative therapies for improving the quality of life of breast cancer survivors.

Dr. Pruthi is the Medical Director for the Division of Health Education and Content Services and serves as the Chief Medical Editor for the MayoClinic.org website. She is an Associate Medical Director for the Department of Development. Dr. Pruthi also serves as Medical Director for Continuous Professional Development Curriculum and Content Services.

Dr. Pruthi is the Past President and board of trustee member of the National Consortium of Breast Centers.

She has professional memberships from 2016-present:

Member Mayo Clinic Cancer Center/IMP Education Committee.

Member Cancer Control Program/Prevention Committee for Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.

  1. Atypical hyperplasia of the breast
  2. Breast cancer
  3. Breast cysts and lumps
  4. Breast pain
  5. Fibroadenoma
  6. Lobular carcinoma in situ
  7. Phyllodes tumor
  1. Breast biopsy
  2. Breast cancer supportive therapy and survivorship service
  3. Breast self-exam
  4. Hormone therapy for breast cancer
  1. 1994
    ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1994
    Resident - Department of Family MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 1991
    Internship - Rotating InternshipUniversity of Manitoba
  4. 1990
    MD - Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Manitoba
  5. 1988
    BS - Department of PediatricsHealth Science Center

Certifications

  1. 1995
    Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Distinguished Educator Mayo Clinic
  2. 2023
    Commitment to Delivering UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE for five consecutive yearsMayo Sites
  3. 2022
    General Internal Medicine Excellence in MentorshipMayo Clinic
  4. 2022
    Global Impact AwardMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  5. 2021
    Department of Medicine Excellence in TeachingMayo Sites
  6. 2020
    2020 Provider Recognition Award on Behalf of Mayo Clinic ExperienceMayo Clinic in Rochester
  7. 2020
    Department of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Mayo Clinic
  8. 2017
    2017 Laureate AwardDepartment of Medicine
  9. 2016
    Mayo Clinic Excellence Through TeamworkMayo Clinic Rochester
  10. 2016
    Research Excellence Award 2016Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2014
    Center for Innovation CoDE (Connect, Design, Enable)CoDE Center for Innovation
  12. 2010
    Distinguished Service in Cancer Education: Professional AwardMayo Clinic Cancer Center Education Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  13. 2009
    Innovator of the YearDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2009
    DOM Career Development Time for Scholarly Physicians ProgramDepartment of Internal Medicine
  15. 2009
    Office of Diversity and Inclusion - Recognition of Service on Rochester Diversity CommitteeMayo Clinic in Rochester
  16. 2008
    Spirit of Collaboration AwardMinnesota Cancer Alliance
  17. 2007
    Mayo Clinical Practice Innovation (CPI-10)Mayo Clinic
  18. 2005
    Mayo Quality Innovation Program (QIP)Mayo Clinic
  19. 2004
    The James J. Lipsky Service AwardDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2004
    FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  21. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  22. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  23. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  24. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  25. 1984
    ScholarshipUniversity of Manitoba
  26. 1984
    Student Council AwardAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberInternational Academic Affairs Committee
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberMCSCPD Executive Committee
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberDocumentation Subcommittee
  5. 2023 - present
    Medical Director Content StrategyMCSCPD
  6. 2021 - present
    Commiittee MemberMayo Clinic
  7. 2020 - present
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Division of Health Information and Content Services
  8. 2019 - 2022
    PresidentNational Consortium of Breast Centers
  9. 2018 - 2019
    MemberMidwest Oupatient Practice Forum
  10. 2017 - 2019
    President-ElectNational Consortium of Breast Centers
  11. 2017 - 2019
    Vice ChairMayo Clinic Commercial Content Oversight Group
  12. 2015
    Co-ChairSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  13. 2015 - 2024
    Board MemberNational Consortium of Breast Centers
  14. 2015 - 2024
    Panel MemberNCCN
  15. 2015 - 2019
    Medical EditorMayo Clinic Global Business Solutions
  16. 2015 - 2017
    Committee ChairContent Board Chair, Mayo Clinic Global Business Solutions
  17. 2015 - present
    MemberConnected Care Delivery Platform, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  18. 2015 - present
    Associate Medical DirectorMayo Global Business Solutions
  19. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Integrated Web Oversight Group
  20. 2014 - 2016
    Strategy Team, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation
  21. 2013 - 2016
    Quality Management Services, Administration
  22. 2013 - 2014
    News Planning Committee MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  23. 2013
    MemberSteering Committee, Symposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  24. 2013
    MemberNews Planning Committee, Steering Committee, Symposium Program Committee
  25. 2013 - present
    MemberBreast Speciality Council
  26. 2013 - present
    Committee MemberCanIMPact-Personalized Medicine
  27. 2012 - 2014
    Connected Care Platform, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation
  28. 2012 - present
    Associate Medical DirectorDepartment of Development
  29. 2011 - 2019
    Advisory Board MemberCommunications Advisory Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  30. 2011 - present
    Invited MemberAlliance Group--Prevention Subcommittee
  31. 2011
    Co-ChairSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  32. 2011 - present
    Co-DirectorWomen's Cancers, Chemoprevention Trials Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  33. 2010
    ChairSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  34. 2010 - 2013
    Staff Meetings, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  35. 2010 - 2014
    Vice ChairASBD Advisor Advisory Board, American Society of Breast Disease
  36. 2009 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  37. 2009 - 2014
    Women's Health LeadAsk Mayo Expert Advisory Group, Education Technology Center, Department of Education Administration
  38. 2009 - 2014
    MemberConsensus Committee, American Society of Breast Disease
  39. 2009 - 2014
    MemberSymposium Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  40. 2009 - 2013
    Knowledge Content Board - Women's Health/Obstetrics & Gynecology, AskMayoExpert
  41. 2009 - 2011
    ChairASBD Consensus Committee, American Society of Breast Disease
  42. 2009 - 2011
    ChairConsensus Committee, American Society of Breast Disease
  43. 2008 - 2009
    MemberEducational Program Committee, American Society of Breast Disease
  44. 2008 - present
    MemberSAGE Medical Advisory committee member, Minnesota Department of Medicine
  45. 2007 - 2013
    TreasurerNative American Workgroup
  46. 2007 - 2013
    Secretary/TreasurerAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  47. 2007 - 2013
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Society of Breast Disease
  48. 2007 - 2013
    MemberBoard of Directors, Thyroid Foundation of America
  49. 2007 - 2012
    Women's Health Executive Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  50. 2007 - 2011
    MemberPhysician and Scientist Diversity Committee, Personnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  51. 2006 - 2008
    Past SecretaryOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52. 2006 - 2008
    MemberInternational Activities Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  53. 2005 - 2011
    Program DirectorWomen's Cancers, Chemoprevention Trials Network, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  54. 2005 - 2007
    MemberExecutive Committee, Career and Leadership Development Subcommittee - Rochester, Personnel Committee - Rochester
  55. 2005 - present
    MemberPlummer Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  56. 2004 - 2006
    Poster Abstract Reviewer29th Annual Symposium, American Society of Breast Disease
  57. 2004 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  58. 2004 - 2014
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  59. 2004 - 2014
    MemberASBD Advisor Advisory Board, American Society of Breast Disease
  60. 2004 - 2010
    ReviewerMayo Clinic HealthQuest, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  61. 2004 - 2006
    MemberDiversity Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  62. 2004
    Assistant EditorMayo Clinic Guide to Women's Cancers, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  63. 2004
    ReviewerMayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  64. 2003 - 2006
    MemberLeadership Education Subcommittee, Personnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  65. 2003 - 2005
    Co-ChairBreast Cancer Prevention, Breast Cancer Research Program, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester
  66. 2003
    Medical Expert ReviewerMayo Clinic HealthQuest, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  67. 2002 - 2010
    Co-ChairBreast Health Center Operations Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  68. 2002 - 2010
    DirectorBreast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  69. 2001
    MemberInternational Activities Coordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  70. 2001 - present
    ReviewerBreast Health, Mayo Clinic Patient Education Center
  71. 2000 - 2016
    ReviewerMayo Clinic Health Source, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  72. 2000 - 2003
    Vice ChairDevelopment Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  73. 2000 - 2003
    MemberInternational Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  74. 2000 - 2002
    Mayo Rochester ChairIdealized Design of Clinical Office Practice, Institute of Health Care Improvement, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  75. 2000
    ChairKiosk Task Force, Patient Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  76. 2000
    MemberPatient Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  77. 2000
    MemberKiosk Task Force, Patient Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  78. 2000 - present
    EditorWomen's Center Specialty, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources
  79. 1999 - 2014
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  80. 1999 - 2010
    Research ChairStaff Meetings, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  81. 1999 - 2003
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  82. 1999 - 2001
    Co-ChairBreast Integration Practice Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  83. 1998 - 2001
    MemberWomen's Healthcare Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  84. 1998 - 2000
    MemberInformation Security Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  85. 1998 - 1999
    ChairScholarly and Research Activity, International Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
  86. 1998 - 1999
    MemberScholarly and Research Activity, International Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
  87. 1995 - 2000
    MemberMinnesota Association of Women Physicians
  88. 1995 - present
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  89. 1992 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Family Physicians
  90. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  91.  
    MemberPractice Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  92.  
    MemberGIM Division Meetings, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

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