Biographical summary
Reema Tawfiq, M.D., is a medical oncologist in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Mayo Clinic who specializes in the care of patients with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Tawfiq’s clinical focus includes ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar and other gynecologic malignancies. She provides systemic, nonsurgical cancer treatment and works closely with gynecologic surgeons, radiation oncologists and other specialists to develop individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans for each patient.
Dr. Tawfiq is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care grounded in Mayo Clinic’s primary value that the needs of the patient come first. She believes that excellent cancer care extends beyond selecting the right treatment and includes listening to each patient, understanding their priorities and helping them navigate complex treatment decisions with clarity and confidence.
Her research interests broadly encompass gynecologic malignancies, with particular interests in ovarian and endometrial cancers, novel therapeutic strategies and improving outcomes for patients with gynecologic cancers.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted drug therapy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2026
Chief FellowHematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2026
FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2023
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
MDFlorida State University College of Medicine
- 2016
BS - Exercise PhysiologyFlorida State University College of Human Sciences
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2023
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2022
Chief Medical Resident Candidate, 2023–2024 Internal Medicine Residency Program
- 2021
Minnesota-American College of Physicians (ACP) People’s Choice AwardMinnesota American College of Physicians
- 2021
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency
- 2020
American Medical Women’s Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement CitationFlorida State College of Medicine
- 2020
Florida Geriatrics Society Award for Outstanding StudentFlorida State College of Medicine
- 2020
Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society
- 2015
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award (URCAA)Florida State University
Professional memberships
- 2025 - 2026
Chief FellowHematology Oncology Fellowship - Program Education/Evaluation Committee
- 2025 - 2026
Co-ChiefInpatient Taskforce, Department of Hematology/Oncology
- 2025 - present
MemberInternational Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
- 2024 - 2026
Committee MemberMayo Clinic Learner Well-Being Council
- 2024 - 2025
Fellow MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2024 - 2026
Education ChairMayo Fellows Association
- 2023 - 2024
Fellow RepresentativeInpatient Taskforce, Department of Hematology/Oncology
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2021 - 2023
ChairInternal Medicine Residency Wellness Committee
- 2021 - 2023
MemberWomen in Medicine Interal Medicine Residency Interest Group
- 2021 - 2023
MemberInternal Medicine Residency Social Committee
- 2021 - 2023
MemberMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Resident Advisory Board Council
- 2020 - 2023
MentorMentorship, Education, Networking, and Teaching Opportunities for Residents and Students (MENTORS)
- 2020 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- 2020 - present
MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2020 - present
AlumniFlorida State University Medical Alumni Association
- 2020 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- 2020 - present
MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2019 - 2020
Admissions Committee Student MemberFlorida State University College of Medicine
- 2018 - 2019
Vice PresidentMedical Student Council, Florida State University College of Medicine
Publications