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Shanda Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H.

  1. Thoracic Surgeon

Grupos especializados

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Idiomas

English

Shanda H. Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., is a thoracic surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery and innovation. She completed Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, Texas. She is the principal investigator or a co-investigator at Mayo Clinic in several clinical trials, holds a patent for a novel esophageal anastomotic device, leads the development of surgical treatment for patients with Esophageal Cancer, Achalasia and Mesothelioma, and developed an app that is a virtual patient management platform for post esophageal reconstruction patients. She has developed a specialized team to reconstruct the esophagus with jejunum and was Principal Investigator for two trials investigating lung ablation. Dr. Blackmon is also a pioneer in 3D printing and building prototypes for complex thoracic resections.

She is Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is currently Professor and Consultant at Mayo Clinic, Division of Thoracic Surgery.

  1. Achalasia
  2. Esophageal cancer
  3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  4. Hiatal hernia
  5. Hyperhidrosis
  6. Lung cancer
  7. Mediastinal lymph node enlargement
  8. Mediastinal tumor
  9. Mesothelioma
  10. Myasthenia gravis
  11. Pancoast tumor
  12. Pectus carinatum
  13. Pneumothorax
  14. Thymic tumor
  1. Esophageal reconstruction
  2. Esophagectomy
  3. Heller myotomy
  4. Hyperhidrosis surgery
  5. Lung volume reduction surgery
  6. Minimally invasive esophagectomy
  7. Minimally invasive surgery
  8. Minimally invasive thymectomy
  9. Peroral endoscopic myotomy
  10. Robotic lobectomy
  11. Robotic surgery
  12. Segmentectomy
  13. Supercharged jejunal interposition
  14. Thymectomy
  15. Transoral incisionless fundoplication
  16. VATS
  17. VATS lobectomy
  18. Video mediastinoscopy
  • Esophageal reconstruction
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Metastatic tumors to the lung
  • Thymic tumors
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy
  1. 2005
    FellowshipCardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
  2. 2003
    ResidentDepartment of General Surgery, Georgia Baptist Hospital/Atlanta Medical Center
  3. 1998
    MDMorehouse School of Medicine
  4. 1994
    MPHEmory University, Rollins School of Public Health
  5. 1991
    BAUniversity of Texas

Certifications

  1. 2008
    Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  2. 2005
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Top Doctors 2023The American Registry
  2. 2019
    Thoracic Champion Team Member of 3D Printing LabMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 2018
    2018 Annual Wilkins Visiting Professor Invited LectureMass General Hospital
  4. 2018
    Who's Who in AmericaMarquis Who's Who in America
  5. 2017
    Who's Who in AmericaMarquis Who's Who in America
  6. 2017
    Best in MedicineAmerican Health Council
  7. 2017
    Annual Oncology Visiting Professor for City of HopeCity of Hope
  8. 2016
    Ventures Innovation Program AwardMayo Clinic Ventures
  9. 2016
    Innovation Accelerator Prototype Development AwardSurgery Research Center for Excellence
  10. 2016
    Innovation Accelerator Prototype Testing and Advancement AwardSurgery Research Center for Excellence
  11. 2016
    2016 STSA Mavroudis-Urschel AwardSouthern Thoracic Surgical Association
  12. 2016
    Translational Product Development Fund AwardMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences
  13. 2016
    Charles F. & Marcia L. Forcey Career Development Award in Esophageal Cancer Research Honoring Claude Deschamps, M.D., TSMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  14. 2016
    Top Doctor 2016Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  15. 2016
    Top DoctorCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  16. 2015
    CTS Net Internet video award, "Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy" (POEM)CTSNet
  17. 2015
    Top Doctor of RochesterCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  18. 2014
    Best Doctors ListBest Doctors in America
  19. 2013
    Collaborative Research AwardVirginia and L.E. Simmons Family Foundation
  20. 2013
    Nominated for Kathryn S. Stream Award for Excellence in Woman's HealthWomen's Health Network of Texas Medical Center
  21. 2013
    Houstonia Award for Best CT SurgeonTop Doctors List - Houstonia Magazine
  22. 2013
    Texas Superdoctor AwardTexas Monthly
  23. 2012
    Woman of Courage AwardHadassah Chapter
  24. 2012
    Best Poster AwardSTS National Meeting
  25. 2011
    South Team Winner (Superbowl of X-rays)General Thoracic Surgery Club
  26. 2011
    Compassionate Doctor AwardAmerican Registry
  27. 2010
    Dyer AwardThe Methodist Hospital
  28. 2009
    Scholarship AwardSTS Legislative Advocacy
  29. 2009
    Patient's Choice AwardVitals.com
  30. 2008
    Women Task Force Advisory BoardCovidien
  31. 2008
    Surgery in the 21st CenturyNational Youth Leadership Forum
  32. 2007
    Baucum FellowshipThe Methodist Hospital
  33. 2003
    Nominated for 2003 Outstanding Women Resident AwardAtlanta Medical Center, National Association of Women Surgeons
  34. 2000
    Shining Star Award for Employee ExcellenceTenet Hospital: Atlanta Medical Center
  35. 2000
    Presentation AwardAmerican College of Surgeons, Georgia Chapter
  36. 1998
    Student Presidential Leadership AwardMorehouse School of Medicine
  37. 1998
    Excellence in Surgery AwardAsa G. Yancey, Sr., M.D.
  38. 1998
    Department of Psychiatry Excellence AwardMorehouse School of Medicine
  39. 1998
    Department of Surgery Excellence AwardMorehouse School of Medicine
  40. 1996
    Writing Competition AwardUnited States Pharmocopeia Drug Information
  41. 1995
    1st Place: Research Day SymposiumMorehouse School of Medicine
  42. 1994
    Presentation AwardAmerican Public Health Association
  43. 1993
    Rural Health Project Award for ExcellenceRural Health Council of Georgia

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - 2026
    Education Committee MemberAmerican Joint Committee on Cancer
  2. 2023 - 2025
    LeadMayo Clinic Platform, Cancer Care Beyond Walls
  3. 2023 - present
    Social Media AmbassadorCTSNet
  4. 2023 - present
    COE liaisonGastrointestinal Disease Oriented Group
  5. 2023
    Co-LeadGastroesophageal Cancer Disease Group, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  6. 2023 - 2024
    LeaderWomen We Admire
  7. 2023
    LeadDeliVer Clinic
  8. 2023
    Director of Search CommitteeCTSNet
  9. 2023
    Wellness Initiative Committee Member RepresentativeSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  10. 2022 - 2023
    Medical Director, User Experience/DesignCenter for Digital Health
  11. 2022 - 2023
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  12. 2022 - 2023
    Membership CommitteeAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  13. 2022 - 2023
    Committee MemberDivision of Health Education and Content Services
  14. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Surgical Society (Priestly Society)
  15. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic – Clinical Digital Imaging Subcommittee
  16. 2022
    Commiittee MemberMayo Clinic Anesthesia Clinical Practice Committee
  17. 2021 - 2023
    Mentorship CommitteeAmerican Association of Thoracic Surgery
  18. 2021 - 2023
    Health Outcomes CommitteeAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Mayo Clinic
  19. 2021 - 2023
    Committee Member of the Patient Centered and Quality of Life Working GroupEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  20. 2021
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  21. 2021 - present
    MemberPlummer Chart Subcommittee
  22. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Surgical Association
  23. 2021 - present
    Committee MemberThORN:Thoracic Surgery Outcomes Research Network
  24. 2021 - 2023
    LeadMERIT | Multidisciplinary Esophageal Surgery Recovery Initiative
  25. 2021 - present
    Member of Patient Centred and Quality of Life Working GroupEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  26. 2021 - present
    Committee MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  27. 2020 - 2021
    SecretaryThoracic Surgery Foundation
  28. 2020 - 2021
    Program Committee MemberAmerican Association of Thoracic Surgery
  29. 2020 - 2022
    Medical Director, Consumer Digital PlatformCenter for Digital Health
  30. 2020 - 2021
    Finance Committee MemberThoracic Surgery Foundation
  31. 2019 - present
    Co-ChairEsophago-Gastric Tumor Board
  32. 2019
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  33. 2019 - 2021
    Chair, Patient Reported Outcomes Task ForceSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  34. 2019 - 2020
    Council on Health Policy and Relationships Operating BoardSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  35. 2019 - 2023
    Chair of the Clinical Practice and Membership Engagement CouncilSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  36. 2019 - 2022
    Co-Leader, Review Committee for AATS Summer Intern ScholarshipAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  37. 2019 - 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Vision and Strategy 2030
  38. 2019 - present
    Lead/ChairGastroesophageal Tumor Board: Mayo Clinic
  39. 2018 - 2020
    AATS Foundation Advisory Council MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  40. 2018
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  41. 2018 - present
    Active MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  42. 2018 - present
    MemberHugh M. Gloster Society at Morehouse School of Medicine
  43. 2018 - 2023
    MemberClinical Video Systems Oversight Subcommittee
  44. 2018 - 2019
    Council on Clinical Practice and Member Engagement Operating BoardSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  45. 2018 - 2023
    Hawley Seiler Residents Award CommitteeSouthern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA)
  46. 2018 - 2020
    PresidentWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  47. 2017 - present
    Taskforce on Canadian Membership MattersSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  48. 2017
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  49. 2017 - present
    Chair, Fundraising CommitteeThoracic Surgery Foundation
  50. 2017 - 2019
    Social Media Commentary BoardCTSNet
  51. 2017 - 2019
    TreasurerThoracic Surgery Foundation
  52. 2017 - 2020
    Workforce on Career DevelopmentSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  53. 2017 - 2020
    Director-At-LargeSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  54. 2017 - 2023
    MemberEsophageal Cancer Education Foundation Research Projects Subcommittee
  55. 2016 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardDextera Surgical, Inc.
  56. 2016 - 2023
    Medical Advisory Board - MemberEsophageal Cancer Education Foundation
  57. 2016 - 2017
    Postgraduate Program CommitteeAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  58. 2016
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  59. 2016 - 2019
    Scientific Advisory BoardBoston Scientific Endoscopy
  60. 2016 - present
    MemberInternational Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
  61. 2016 - 2019
    New Technology/Information Technology CommitteeAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  62. 2016 - 2019
    Member, Workforce on Early CareerSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  63. 2016 - 2018
    Vice PresidentWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  64. 2015
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  65. 2015 - 2016
    Video CommitteeAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  66. 2015 - present
    MemberSurgical Equipment and Supply Committee
  67. 2015 - present
    MemberClinical Research Program Education Committee, American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  68. 2015 - 2018
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery Graham Foundation
  69. 2014 - present
    MemberClinical Trials Team, Department of Surgery
  70. 2014 - present
    Program Evaluation Committee MemberDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  71. 2014 - 2023
    Abstract Review CommitteeSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  72. 2014 - 2021
    Board of Directors MemberThoracic Surgery Foundation
  73. 2014 - 2019
    Board of DirectorsSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  74. 2014 - 2018
    Lead/ChairLung Ablation Tumor Board: Mayo Clinic
  75. 2014 - 2018
    MemberLung Ablation Tumor Board
  76. 2014
    MemberCode of Conduct Panel, Houston Methodist Hospital
  77. 2014
    MemberGrievance Panel, Houston Methodist Hospital
  78. 2013 - 2017
    Secretary/TreasurerWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  79. 2013 - 2014
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Heart Association (AHA)
  80. 2012 - 2014
    MemberTMH System Integration Planning Committee for Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital
  81. 2012 - 2023
    Mentorship ChairWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  82. 2012 - 2015
    Member, General Thoracic Surgery WorkforceSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  83. 2012 - 2015
    Chair, Thoracic Tech Con Program CommitteeSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  84. 2012 - 2015
    MemberAdvisory Council for Cardiothoracic Surgery, American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  85. 2012 - 2014
    Member, Pulmonary Metastasectomy Task ForceSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  86. 2012 - 2014
    Chair, Credentialing Task ForceSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  87. 2012 - 2014
    MemberProgram Committee, Association for Academic Surgery (AAS)
  88. 2012 - 2014
    Lung Cancer Screening Task ForceSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  89. 2011 - 2018
    Secretary/TreasurerSouthern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA)
  90. 2011 - 2014
    DirectorLung Cancer Screening Program (TMH), Houston Methodist Hospital
  91. 2011 - 2014
    Co-ChairCancer CMPI Committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  92. 2011 - 2014
    DirectorMultidisciplinary Cardiac Tumor Board, Houston Methodist Hospital
  93. 2011 - 2019
    Member, Thoracic Tech Con Program CommitteeSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  94. 2011 - 2015
    MemberHouston Surgical Society
  95. 2011 - 2014
    Council MemberSouthern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA)
  96. 2011 - 2012
    HistorianWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  97. 2009 - 2011
    Member-at-LargeWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  98. 2009 - present
    Member, Board of DirectorsWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  99. 2008 - 2014
    ChairCancer Registry Subcommittee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  100. 2008 - 2023
    MemberSouthwestern Surgical Congress (SWSC)
  101. 2008 - 2023
    MemberSouthern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA)
  102. 2008 - 2015
    MemberSociety of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
  103. 2008 - 2014
    DirectorMultidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board, Houston Methodist Hospital
  104. 2008 - 2014
    Member, Workforce on Health Policy, Reform, and Advocacy CommitteeSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  105. 2007 - 2011
    MemberInfection Control CMPI Committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  106. 2007 - 2023
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons (ACS)
  107. 2007 - 2023
    MemberAssociation of Women Surgeons (AWS)
  108. 2007 - 2018
    MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery (AAS)
  109. 2006 - 2011
    MemberCancer CMPI Committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  110. 2006 - 2014
    ChiefDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital
  111. 2006 - 2014
    MemberCancer Registry Research and Education Committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  112. 2006 - 2014
    ParticipantStaff meetings, conferences, mock oral exams, applicant interviews, MD Anderson
  113. 2006 - 2014
    MemberThoracic Journal Club, MD Anderson
  114. 2006 - 2014
    MemberSurgery Education Committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  115. 2006 - 2009
    MemberGU Oncology Cancer Scientific Review Committee, Houston Methodist Hospital
  116. 2006 - 2008
    ChairGU Oncology Data Monitoring and Safety Board, Houston Methodist Hospital
  117. 2006 - 2010
    MemberHarris County Medical Society (HCMS)
  118. 2006 - present
    MemberLucas Surgical Society
  119. 2005 - 2006
    OrganizerResident Activity, MD Anderson
  120. 2005 - present
    MemberMichael E. DeBakey Surgical Society
  121. 2004 - 2023
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  122. 2003 - 2005
    MemberThoracic Surgery Resident's Association (TSRA)
  123. 2003 - present
    MemberWomen in Thoracic Surgery
  124. 2002 - 2003
    MemberAdministrative Chief Resident, Atlanta Medical Center
  125. 2001 - 2003
    MemberFormulary Committee, Atlanta Medical Center
  126. 1998 - 2003
    MemberSoutheastern Surgical Congress (SESC)
  127.  
    MD Anderson

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Research activities

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