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Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  2. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
  3. Surgical Oncologist
  4. Transplant Surgeon
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D., is a hepatobiliary and pancreas surgeon at Mayo Clinic, dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for complex conditions of the liver, bile duct, and pancreas. As part of the living donor transplant program, he brings advanced surgical expertise and a multidisciplinary approach that prioritizes patient outcomes and quality of life. His additional training in transplant, colorectal, and vascular surgery provides a unique foundation for managing intricate surgical challenges.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Starlinger's approach combines technical excellence with collaborative care. His clinical focus includes:

  • Hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery: Comprehensive surgical management of liver, bile duct, and pancreatic diseases, including complex and minimally invasive procedures.
  • Living donor liver transplantation: Specialized experience in transplant surgery.
  • Colorectal and vascular surgery: Additional training in these areas enhance his ability to manage intricate surgical challenges.
  • Multidisciplinary cancer care: Integrated treatment strategies for primary and secondary liver cancers, tailored to each patient's needs.

Research and Academic Leadership

Dr. Starlinger's dedication to research reflects his commitment to advancing patient care. He leads a robust basic science and translational research program focused on:

  • Molecular mechanisms of liver regeneration and potential therapeutic targets.
  • Predictive and prognostic markers for liver regeneration, liver cancer outcomes, and transplant wait list mortality.
  • Cancer development and treatment outcomes.
  • Gender and diversity in surgical care.

His work has earned multiple awards and significant research funding, underscoring his role as a thought leader in hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Starlinger completed his medical training at the University of Vienna, Austria, followed by advanced fellowships in visceral, vascular, and transplant surgery in Europe, and a hepatobiliary fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He previously served as Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna and has been honored as "Fellow Teacher of the Year" in 2020 and 2021, and "Consultant Teacher of the Year" in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 for his excellence in surgical education.

In addition to his clinical and research roles, Dr. Starlinger has been deeply involved in surgical education. At Mayo Clinic, he has served as Program Director for the Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) Fellowship and currently holds the position of Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program.

  1. Ampullary cancer
  2. Bile duct cyst
  3. Bile duct injury
  4. Bile duct stone
  5. Bile duct stricture
  6. Carcinoid tumor
  7. Cholangiocarcinoma
  8. Duodenal cancer
  9. Gallbladder cancer
  10. Gallbladder polyp
  11. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
  12. Hepatocellular carcinoma
  13. Hilar cholangiocarcinoma
  14. Immune thrombocytopenia
  15. IPMN
  16. Liver abscess
  17. Liver cancer
  18. Liver cyst
  19. Liver hemangioma
  20. Liver mass
  21. Locally advanced pancreatic cancer
  22. Neuroendocrine liver metastasis
  23. Neuroendocrine tumor
  24. Pancreatic cancer
  25. Pancreatic cyst
  26. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
  27. Pancreatitis
  28. Peritoneal cancer
  29. Polycystic liver disease
  30. Portal hypertension
  31. Recurrent cancer
  32. Retroperitoneal sarcoma
  33. Small bowel cancer
  34. Stage 4 colorectal cancer
  1. Bile duct resection
  2. Bile duct stone removal
  3. Cancer treatment
  4. Cholecystectomy
  5. Colorectal surgery
  6. Cytoreductive hepatectomy
  7. Extended hepatectomy
  8. Extended hepatectomy with in situ cold perfusion
  9. Extended hepatectomy with vascular resection
  10. Gastrectomy
  11. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy
  12. Laparoscopic hepatectomy
  13. Laparoscopic microwave ablation
  14. Laparoscopic pancreatectomy
  15. Laparoscopic splenectomy
  16. Laparoscopic surgery
  17. Liver resection
  18. Liver tumor ablation
  19. Living donor liver transplant
  20. Pancreatectomy
  21. Pancreatectomy with vascular resection
  22. Pancreatic enucleation
  23. Portal hypertension management
  24. Rectal cancer surgery
  25. Robotic hepatectomy
  26. Robotic pancreatectomy
  27. Robotic splenectomy
  28. Robotic surgery
  29. Soft tissue sarcoma surgery
  30. Whipple procedure
  • Benign Conditions of the Liver and Bile Ducts (Hemangioma, Bile duct injury, Polycystic liver disease, Cystadenoma, Adenoma)
  • Malignant Conditions of the Liver and Bile Ducts (Cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Gallbladder cancer, Metastatic colon cancer, Other metastatic tumors) — particularly complex hepatobiliary surgery with vascular resection
  • Benign Conditions of the Pancreas (IPMN, Mucinous neoplasm, Neuroendocrine tumors)
  • Malignant Conditions of the Pancreas (Pancreas cancer, Metastatic tumors to the pancreas) — particularly complex pancreatic surgery with vascular resection
  • Living donor liver transplantation
  • Other abdominal and retroperitoneal tumors (Sarcoma, Carcinoid, Gastric cancer, GIST, Small bowel cancer)
  1. 2021
    Certificate - Gender Competence TrainingMedical University of Vienna
  2. 2021
    Clinical FellowshipHepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery Fellowship Program, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic
  3. 2021
    FellowRST Hepatopancreatobiliary Sur, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2019
    Certificate - Executive Leadership Program - McKinsey & Company: "Future Leaders in Oncology"European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
  5. 2017
    ResidencyMedical University of Vienna
  6. 2016
    Rotating Internship - Fellowship Visceral Surgery and MedicineVascular Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
  7. 2016
    Postdoctoral FellowshipAngiogenesis and Liver Regeneration Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
  8. 2014
    Fellowship - Fellowship Visceral Surgery and MedicineVisceral Surgery and Medicine, University Hospital Bern, CH-Inselspital
  9. 2014
    Rotating InternshipAnatomy, Medical University of Vienna
  10. 2012
    Rotating InternshipDepartment of Anesthesiology, Medical University of Vienna
  11. 2011
    Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. Program: “Systemic effects of anti-angiogenic therapy”Malignant Diseases, Angiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
  12. 2011
    Research FellowAngiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
  13. 2009
    Doctor of Medicine - Graduation: Medical Doctor conferred by the Medical University of ViennaMedical University of Vienna
  14. 2008
    Research FellowHead and Neck Surgery and Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Department of Otolaryngology, Stanford University
  15.  
    Certificate - Fundamentals in Laparoscopic SurgeryIHU Strasbourg – Institut de chirurgie guidée par l'Image
  16.  
    Certificate - Methods in Clinical Research (MCCR) TrainingEuropean Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  17.  
    Certificate - Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training (integrated in PhD studies)National Institutes of Health

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Fellows' Association in Department of Surgery & Subspecialties
  2. 2024
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Fellows' Association in Department of Surgery & Subspecialties
  3. 2023
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Fellows' Association in Department of Surgery & Subspecialties
  4. 2023
    AHPBA 2023 Research Development GrantAmericas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  5. 2022
    Career Development AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 2021
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Fellows' Association in Department of Surgery & Subspecialties
  7. 2021
    Best Publication 2020Fonds der Stadt Wien für innovative interdisziplinäre Krebsforschung
  8. 2020
    Theodor Billroth Award for the Best Publication in 2019Medical University of Vienna
  9. 2020
    Researcher of the MonthMedical University of Vienna
  10. 2020
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Fellows' Association in Department of Surgery & Subspecialties
  11. 2019
    Best Publication 2017Fonds der Stadt Wien für innovative interdisziplinäre Krebsforschung
  12. 2019
    Poster AwardEuropean Federation for Colorectal Cancer (EFR)
  13. 2018
    Best Publication 2017ACO-ASSO
  14. 2018
    Theodor Billroth Award for the Best Publication in 2017Medical University of Vienna
  15. 2017
    Best Publication 2016ACO-ASSO
  16. 2017
    Poster AwardEuropean Federation for Colorectal Cancer (EFR)
  17. 2017
    Young Investigator AwardEuropean Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
  18. 2016
    Theodor Billroth Award for the Best Publication 2015Medical University of Vienna
  19. 2016
    Best Publication 2015ACO-ASSO
  20. 2014
    Young Investigator Travel AwardInternational Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS)
  21. 2014
    Theodor Billroth Award for the Best Publication in 2013Medical University of Vienna
  22. 2013
    Theodor Billroth Award for the 3rd Best Publication in 2012Medical University of Vienna
  23. 2013
    Best Publication 2012ACO-ASSO
  24. 2012
    Best Publication 2011ACO-ASSO
  25. 2012
    Post ASCO Poster AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  26. 2009
    Research Grant for the Dean of the Medical University of ViennaMedical University of Vienna
  27. 2009
    Performance Grant for Outstanding Study SuccessMedical University of Vienna
  28. 2009
    Performance Grant for Outstanding Achievements in ResearchMedical University of Vienna
  29. 2007
    Performance Grant for Outstanding Study SuccessMedical University of Vienna
  30. 2006
    Performance Grant for Outstanding Study SuccessMedical University of Vienna

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Associate Program DirectorGeneral Surgery Residency Program
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberInternational Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberEuropean-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  4. 2022 - present
    Active MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee
  5. 2022 - present
    Active MemberAmericas Hepatobiliary Association (AHPBA)
  6. 2022 - present
    Research Committee MemberAmericas Hepatobiliary Association (AHPBA)
  7. 2022 - present
    Active MemberEuropean Society of Digestive Oncology (ESDO)
  8. 2022 - present
    Member, Young Group CommitteeEuropean Society of Digestive Oncology (ESDO)
  9. 2022 - present
    Active Member European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
  10. 2022 - present
    Active MemberMethods of Clinical Cancer Research (MCCR) Alumni Club
  11. 2022 - present
    Active Member Austrian Society of Surgery
  12. 2022 - present
    Active MemberEuropean Association of the Study of the Liver (EASL)
  13. 2022 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Society of the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD)
  14. 2022 - present
    Active MemberAustrian Society of Surgical Oncology (ACO-ASSO)
  15. 2022 - present
    Active MemberAustrian Society of Surgical Research
  16. 2021 - present
    HPB FellowEuropean Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  17. 2019 - 2021
    Active MemberGeneral Surgery Resident Education Committee, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic
  18. 2017 - 2020
    Committee Member, Early Career Investigator Program European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
  19. 2017 - 2019
    Committee Member, Steering Committee for Clinical Trial European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
  20. 2015 - 2017
    Clinical Research Committee Board MemberEuropean Society of Surgical Oncology
  21. 2015 - present
    Active MemberEuropean Society of Surgical Oncology

Publications

Research activities

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