Biographical summary
Mara A. Piltin, D.O., is a fellowship trained general surgeon specializing in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast as well as melanoma and other high-risk cutaneous malignancies. She has a passion for treating all stages of disease in the breast and advancing the surgical fields of both breast cancer and cutaneous oncology. She focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach, collaborating with her colleagues to achieve a patient-centered care plan that emphasizes oncologic safety and outcomes, patient preferences, exceptional aesthetics and compassion. Special interests include:
- Nipple sparing mastectomy for both the management of breast cancer and for prophylaxis in high-risk patients
- Oncoplastic surgery
- Utilizing innovation and novel techniques to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes
- Ultrasound use in the operating room and clinic to guide care
- Lymph node surgery
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Piltin takes an interest in the education of future physicians, is involved in committees on a national level and has presented at numerous specialty society meetings. She takes great pride in taking excellent care of her patients.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Breast cancer surgery
- Melanoma surgery
- Lymph node surgery
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Prophylactic mastectomy
- Nipple sparing mastectomy
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Outpatient breast surgery
- Clinical trials
- Novel therapies and technologies
- Robotic Surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
FellowRST Breast Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
Fellowship - Breast Oncology SurgeryMayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2019
Residency - General SurgeryRowan University
- 2014
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineRowan University
- 2010
BA - Biology major, studio art minor, pre-medical concentrationCollege of the Holy Cross
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Consultant - Intraoperative Ultrasound Twinkling, Breast Imaging In-ServiceMayo Clinic in Rochester
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Fellowship - da Vinci Si System Training Intuitive Surgery Robotic Advanced Training Course
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Resident - da Vinci Si System Training for Residents and FellowsIntuitive Surgery Robotic Advanced Training Course
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Resident - Bleeding Control Course InstructorAmerican College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
General SurgeryAmerican Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2024
Outstanding AuthorTranslational Breast Cancer Research (TBCR)
- 2022
2022 Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2021
2021 Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2019
Winner of Best Paper Competition: Surgical Potpourri IMinnesota Surgical Society
- 2019
Chief Resident Award Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2019
Golden Scalpel Award for Best Surgical Resident Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2018
Golden Scalpel Award for Best Surgical ResidentRowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2014
David Silverman, D.O. Award for excellence in surgeryRowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2014
Inter-Professional Grand Rounds Series ParticipationUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- 2012
Best of ShowThe National Arts Program
- 2010
The Dan Allen Sportsmanship AwardThe College of the Holy Cross
- 2009
Dean's List Academic AchievementThe College of the Holy Cross
- 2006
Patriot League Sports Academic Honor Roll The College of the Holy Cross
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Surgical Oncology LeadMayo Clinic Breast eTumor Board
- 2024 - present
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Melanoma Disease Site Workgroup
- 2023 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2022 - present
Surgical Oncology LeadMayo Clinic Cutaneous Onc eTumor Board
- 2022 - present
Member, Data Safety and Monitoring BoardData Safety Monitoring Board
- 2021 - present
MemberCentral Surgical Association
- 2021 - present
Conference CoordinatorMorbidity & Mortality Conferences, Department of Surgery
- 2021 - present
Course DirectorMultidisciplinary Breast Conference
- 2021 - present
Committee MemberDepartment of Surgery Education Committee
- 2020 - present
Fellows working group memberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
- 2020 - present
Fellows Committee memberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
- 2020 - present
MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2018 - present
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
- 2018 - 2020
MemberAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
Publications