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Shon M. Black, M.D.

  1. Surgical Oncologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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Dalliah Mashon Black, M.D., is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate care for every patient. She believes that the foundation of exceptional outcomes begins with trust and building strong patient-physician relationships while working seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams to ensure every individual receives the highest level of care.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Black's approach combines advancing surgical techniques with clinical research and a deep commitment to equity and patient centered care. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Breast cancer surgery: Comprehensive surgical care for patients with breast cancer, tailored to individual needs and treatment goals.
  • Differences in breast cancer outcomes: Evaluating tumor biologic differences and how to optimize treatment and outcomes for all patients.
  • Global breast cancer care: Advancing education and improving treatment in low-resource countries to reduce global disparities.

Research and Leadership

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Black is actively engaged in research aimed at improving breast cancer care worldwide.Her work explores differences in tumor biology and disparities in treatment and outcomes along with strategies to enhance care delivery in resource-limited settings.She serves as the Belonging liaison for the Breast Disease Working Group within the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and is the Associate Chair of Belonging and Well-being for the Department of Surgery.

Dr. Black earned her medical degree from The University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, completed her general surgery residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, and pursued fellowship training in breast surgical oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Her dedication to advancing breast cancer care has led to national and international presentations, board service for nonprofit organizations, and global initiatives to improve education and training for healthcare professionals.

  1. Atypical ductal hyperplasia
  2. Atypical hyperplasia of the breast
  3. Atypical lobular hyperplasia
  4. BRCA gene mutation
  5. Breast cancer
  6. Breast cysts and lumps
  7. Ductal carcinoma in situ
  8. Fibroadenoma
  9. HER2-positive breast cancer
  10. Inflammatory breast cancer
  11. Invasive ductal carcinoma
  12. Invasive lobular carcinoma
  13. Lobular carcinoma in situ
  14. Luminal A breast cancer
  15. Luminal B breast cancer
  16. Male breast cancer
  17. Medullary breast cancer
  18. Mucinous breast cancer
  19. Paget's disease of the breast
  20. Paget's disease of the nipple
  21. Papillary breast cancer
  22. Phyllodes tumor
  23. Recurrent breast cancer
  24. Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast
  25. Stage 4 breast cancer
  26. Triple-negative breast cancer
  27. Triple-positive breast cancer
  28. Tubular breast cancer
  1. Breast abscess drainage
  2. Breast biopsy
  3. Breast cancer surgery
  4. Breast cyst aspiration
  5. Breast duct excision
  6. Breast surgery
  7. Double mastectomy
  8. Excisional biopsy
  9. Lumpectomy
  10. Lymph node biopsy
  11. Lymphadenectomy
  12. Mastectomy
  13. Minimally invasive surgery
  14. Modified radical mastectomy
  15. Nipple-sparing mastectomy
  16. Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery
  17. Prophylactic mastectomy
  18. Radioactive seed localization
  19. Sentinel lymph node surgery
  20. Sentinel node biopsy
  21. Skin-sparing mastectomy
  22. Wire localization for breast surgery
  1. 2006
    Clinical Fellowship - Breast Surgical OncologyMassachusetts General Hospital/Brigham & Women's Hospital
  2. 2005
    Clinical Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  3. 1999
    Clinical Internship - General SurgeryThomas Jefferson University Hospital
  4. 1998
    MD - MedicineUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  5. 1994
    BS - BiologyUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Certifications

  1. 2006
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Cum Laude Recognition for Poster Presentation: 3D Printing in Breast Cancer; An Illustrative Aid of Disease Extent RNA Society
  2. 2018
    Top 1% Patient Satisfaction Clinical ProviderUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  3. 2016
    Surgical Oncology Selected ParticipantAAMC Minority Associate Professor Faculty Development Seminar
  4. 2013
    Surgical Oncology Selected ParticipantAAMC Minority Junior Faculty Development Seminar
  5. 2008
    Award for Community ServiceAssociated Black Charities
  6. 2005
    Department of Surgery Eskland Award for Excellence in Pediatric SurgeryUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  7. 2003
    Herbert J. Proctor Award for Excellence in Surgical ResearchUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  8. 2003
    Poster Travel AwardAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  9. 2003
    President's Choice AwardAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  10. 2001
    Medical Alumni Endowment Fund ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  11. 1996
    John B. Graham Research Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2026 - present
    ModeratorMorbidity & Mortality Quality Assurance Conference
  2. 2025 - present
    Associate ChairMayo Clinic Department of Surgery Well-Being Committee
  3. 2025
    Associate ChairDepartment of Surgery Belonging Fair
  4. 2025 - present
    Vice ChairAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons Health Equity Committee
  5. 2024 - present
    Committee MemberRochester Belonging Committee
  6. 2024 - present
    Medical AdvisorReconstruction of a Survivor
  7. 2024 - present
    Associate ChairMayo Clinic Department of Surgery Belonging Committee
  8. 2024 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons Health Equity Committee
  9. 2024 - present
    Breast Oncology LiaisonMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Plan to Enhance Diversity (PED)
  10. 2023 - 2025
    CollaboratorLEADS: Leadership, Excellence, and Academic Development for Surgeons
  11. 2023 - present
    CollaboratorMayo Clinic Global Enterprise
  12. 2023 - present
    Belonging LiaisonMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast Disease Working Group
  13. 2023 - present
    MemberThe Central Surgical Association
  14. 2022 - 2023
    NAPBC Site LeadHouston Methodist - The Woodlands Breast Program
  15. 2017 - 2020
    Member, Medical Advisory BoardReconstruction of a Survivor
  16. 2017 - 2020
    Member, Medical Advisory Board, Houston ChapterSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation
  17. 2016
    Member, Breast Cancer Disparities Roundtable Working GroupSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation
  18. 2016
    Grant ReviewerSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation
  19. 2016 - 2020
    Breast Surgery Member, Regional Practice CommitteeUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  20. 2016 - 2017
    Member, Protocol Research Integration and Strategic ManagementUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  21. 2016
    Member, Department of Health Disparities Chair Search CommitteeUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  22. 2015 - 2020
    Program Director, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology Observorship ProgramUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  23. 2015 - 2016
    Member, Breast Surgery/Plastic Surgery Scheduling CommitteeUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  24. 2014 - 2016
    Member, Board of DirectorsPink Ribbon Project
  25. 2014 - 2020
    Member, Physician Relations Faculty Advisory BoardUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  26. 2013 - 2020
    Member, Division of Surgery Gender Inclusiveness CommitteeUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  27. 2013 - 2020
    Breast Representative Member, Regional System Program Heads CommitteeUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  28. 2013 - 2020
    Physician Chair Sponsor., Surgical Physician Assistant Continuing Education ProgramUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  29. 2013 - 2020
    Program Lead, Breast Surgery Radioactive Iodine Seed Localization ProgramUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  30. 2013
    Member, Planning Committee, Women's Faculty Affairs' Junior Faculty Professional Career Development SymposiumUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  31. 2012 - 2013
    Medical Advisor, Bayou City Houston ChapterSisters Network
  32. 2011
    Member, Pharmacy & Therapeutics CommitteeSibley Memorial Hospital - The Sullivan Breast Center
  33. 2011
    Member, Breast Center Working GroupSibley Memorial Hospital - The Sullivan Breast Center
  34. 2010 - 2011
    MemberMercy Medical Center, Surgical Oncology Fellow Examination Committee
  35. 2010 - 2011
    Member, Breast Cancer CommitteeMaryland Comprehensive Cancer Control
  36. 2009 - 2011
    Member, Board of DirectorsRed Devils
  37. 2009 - 2011
    Member, Medical Advisory Board, Baltimore ChapterSisters Network
  38. 2008 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  39. 2007
    MemberYale University, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellow Examination Committee
  40. 2006
    Fourth Year Medical Student "OSCE" Exam ProctorHarvard Medical School, Examination Committee
  41. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
  42. 2006 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology

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