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Trenton R. Foster, M.D.

  1. Endocrine Surgeon
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Departamentos

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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English

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Appointments

Trenton R. Foster, M.D., is an endocrine surgeon, with specialty interest in surgical management of diseases of the endocrine system. His clinical focus is:

  • Surgical management of the thyroid (thyroidectomy, thyroid lobectomy, lateral neck dissection) such as multinodular goiter, hyperthyroidism, MEN1, MEN2, goiter, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, pediatric thyroid disorder, thyroid nodule, Graves disease
  • Surgical management of diseases of the parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy): primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, tertiary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid cancer
  • Surgical management of diseases of the adrenal gland (adrenalectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy): Cushing syndrome, hypercortisolism, pediatric adrenal disorders, primary aldosteronism, aldosteronoma, pheochromocytoma, adrenal cancer
  • Surgical management of diseases of the endocrine pancreas (enucleation, pancreatectomy): insulinoma, islet cell tumors, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas, noninsulinoma pancreatogenous hypoglycemia syndrome

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Foster is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.

  1. Adrenal cancer
  2. Benign adrenal tumor
  3. Cushing syndrome
  4. Goiter
  5. Graves' disease
  6. Hyperparathyroidism
  7. Hyperthyroidism
  8. Insulinoma
  9. MEN 1
  10. MEN 2B
  11. Multinodular goiter
  12. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
  13. Pheochromocytoma
  14. Primary aldosteronism
  15. Thyroid cancer
  16. Thyroid nodule
  17. Zollinger Ellison Syndrome
  1. Adrenalectomy
  2. Laparoscopic surgery
  3. Lateral neck dissection
  4. Minimally invasive adrenal surgery
  5. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy
  6. Pancreatectomy
  7. Pancreatic enucleation
  8. Parathyroidectomy
  9. Robotic surgery
  10. Thyroid surgery
  11. Thyroidectomy
  • Surgical management of diseases of the endocrine system
  1. 2020
    FellowEndocrine Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2019
    ResidencyYale University School of Medicine
  3. 2012
    MDUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  4. 2008
    BSUniversity of Wisconsin

Certifications

  1. 2020
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    The Dennis Wasson, M.D. Award for Outstanding Graduating Chief Resident, Department of SurgeryYale University
  2. 2016
    SVS Foundation Resident Research PrizeSociety for Vascular Surgery Foundation
  3. 2016
    Department of Surgery Best Basic Science Research AwardYale University
  4. 2016
    Resident Research Forum Basic Science AwardYale Surgical Society
  5. 2016
    Best Basic Science AwardVirginia Surgeons
  6. 2015
    Resident Travel ScholarshipSociety for Vascular Surgery
  7. 2007
    Golden Key National Honor SocietyUniversity of Wisconsin
  8. 2004
    Dean's ListUniversity of Wisconsin

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    Recruitment EventsGeneral Surgery Residency Program
  2. 2024 - present
    MemberStudent National Medical Association
  3. 2024 - present
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Surgery
  4. 2023 - present
    Chair, Clinical Competency CommitteeGeneral Surgery Residency Program
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Department of Surgery Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) and Well-Being Committee
  6. 2023
    Recruitment EventsGeneral Surgery Residency Program
  7. 2023 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
  8. 2022 - present
    Faculty LiaisonGeneral Surgery Residency Program Wellness Committee
  9. 2022 - present
    Recruitment ChairGeneral Surgery Residency Program
  10. 2022
    Advisor Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Medical Student Mentorship Program
  11. 2021 - present
    Associate Program DirectorGeneral Surgery Residency Program
  12. 2021 - present
    Associate Director of Student Clerkships Programs, Department of General SurgeryMayo Clinic School of Medicine
  13. 2021 - present
    Core MemberMayo Clinic General Surgery Residency Program Evaluation Committee
  14. 2021 - 2024
    Committee MemberAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons
  15. 2020 - present
    Class AdvisorGeneral Surgery Residency Program
  16. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  17. 2019 - present
    MemberYale Surgical Society
  18. 2019 - present
    MemberMayo Fellows Association
  19. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons
  20. 2017 - present
    MemberNew England Surgical Society
  21. 2015 - 2017
    RepresentativeYale University Graduate Medical Education Committee
  22. 2015 - 2016
    Resident Grant ReviewerYale University OHSE Research Committee
  23. 2015 - 2016
    MemberYale University Section of Surgical Education - Resident Research Committee
  24. 2014 - 2024
    MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery
  25. 2011 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.