Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
  3. Oncologist

Departments

  1. Oncology (Medical)
  2. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

Specialty Groups

  1. Head and Neck Cancer Center

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

EnglishSpanish
  1. Breast cancer
  2. Cancer
  3. Gynecologic cancer
  4. Ovarian cancer
  1. Bone marrow transplant
  • All areas of clinical oncology and hematology (gynecologic malignancies, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, bone marrow transplantation)
Jax

Jacksonville, Florida
  1. 1986
    Fellow - Medical Oncology and HematologyUniversity of Virginia Medical Center
  2. 1984
    ResidentHematology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1982
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1979
    MDUniversity of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
  5. 1975
    BSc - MathematicsUniversity of Puerto Rico, San Juan

Certifications

  1. 1985
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1984
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 1982
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Member Endometrial Cancer Junior Investigator Selection CommitteeAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  2. 2022
    AACR 2022 Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Rising Innovator Research Grant Review Committee, in partnership with Pelotonia American Association for Cancer Research
  3. 2022
    Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Career Development Award Research Committee, in partnership with Pelotonia & AACRAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  4. 2020
    Co-Program Director for AACR Disparities Conference American Association of Cancer Research
  5. 2020
    2020-2021 AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research Scientific Review Committee August 2020American Association for Cancer Research
  6. 2020
    AACR MICR Chair Elect 2020-2021, Chair 2021-22American Association for Cancer Research
  7. 2019
    Mayo Clinic Distinguished Clinician Award 2019Mayo Clinic in Florida
  8. 2019
    Study Section Member, IAR Reviewer 2019/05 ZCA1 SRB-H (M1) R - NCI Special Emphasis Panel NCORP Minority/Underserved Community Sites (UGI Clinical Trial National Cancer Institute
  9. 2017
    AACR Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities Selection CommitteeAmerican Association of Cancer Research
  10. 2017
    Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Distinguished Service AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2017
    Member of Minorities in Cancer Research Council and selected as Chair.American Association of Cancer Research
  12. 2015
    Mayo Clinic School of CPD Course Director of the Year AwardMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  13. 2015
    AACR Breast Cancer Research Grants Scientific Review CommitteeAmerican Academy of Cancer Research
  14. 2015
    Member of Palliative Care Task ForceState of Florida Department of Health
  15. 2015
    Member, Program CommitteeAmerican Academy of Cancer Research
  16. 2015
    Member, Scientific Review Committee AACR Disparities ConferenceAmerican Academy of Cancer Research
  17. 2014
    Member of the Board of ABIM-HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine Hematology Board Exam Committee
  18. 2008
    Best Teacher Award, Hematology/OncologyInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2008
    Mayo Clinic Distinguished Educator AwardMayo Clinic
  20. 2005
    Teacher of the Year - Hematology/OncologyInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2002
    McMillan Scholarship RecipientHarvard School of Public Health
  22. 2000
    Faculty Recognition AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  23. 2000
    Course Director of the YearMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  24. 1995
    Marquis Who's is Who in AmericaMarquis Who's Who in America--Medicine and Healthcare
  25. 1979
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  26. 1975
    Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Puerto Rico

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - 2022
    LeadMayo Clinic
  2. 2017 - 2023
    Minorities in Cancer Research CouncilAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  3. 2017 - 2024
    MemberMayo Clinic
  4. 2013 - present
    Board MemberMedical Advisory Board, Hospice Northeast
  5. 2013 - 2021
    ChairMayo Clinic Cancer Center
  6. 2011 - 2013
    PresidentFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
  7. 2006 - 2009
    MemberExecutive Board - Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  8. 2006
    MemberEducation Strategic Coordinating Group, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2006
    MemberMemo of Understanding Indian Health Service Coordinating Group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  10. 2005 - 2018
    Associate DirectorMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2005 - 2006
    MemberCancer Care Disparities Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  12. 2004 - 2007
    MemberBoard of Directors, Florida Society of Clinical Oncology
  13. 2004 - present
    Executive Board MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
  14. 2004 - present
    ChairPrograms Committee, Florida Society of Clinical Oncology
  15. 2003 - 2022
    ChairMayo Clinic Florida Committees
  16. 2003 - 2006
    Vice ChairPractice Performance Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  17. 2003 - 2006
    MemberPractice Performance Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  18. 2003 - 2005
    ChairStrategic Planning Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  19. 2003 - 2005
    MemberStrategic Planning Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  20. 2002 - 2012
    MemberDiversity Advisory Group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  21. 2001 - 2008
    ChairDiversity Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  22. 2001 - 2004
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  23. 2001
    MemberMayo Alumni Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  24. 2001
    MemberEndowed Professorship Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  25. 2001 - present
    ChairSubcommittee, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  26. 2000 - 2010
    MemberDiversity Recruitment & Retention Task Force, Mayo Clinic Committees
  27. 2000 - 2005
    MemberBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  28. 2000 - 2005
    MemberInternal Medicine Administrative Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  29. 2000 - 2004
    MemberFoundation Marketing Resource Group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  30. 2000 - 2001
    MemberDiversity Strategic Planning Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  31. 2000
    MemberLiaison Committee, Mayo Group Practices
  32. 2000
    American College of Physicians
  33. 2000 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  34. 1996 - 2005
    FounderHematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  35. 1995 - 2008
    MemberCancer Committee, St. Luke's Hospital
  36. 1995 - 2005
    ChairHematology/Oncology Clinical Practice Team, St. Luke's Hospital
  37. 1995 - 1999
    MemberInternational Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  38. 1995 - 1999
    MemberExecutive Committee Aequanimita, Physician Society of the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, Hospice Northeast
  39. 1995 - present
    DirectorUndergraduate Medical Education in Jacksonville, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  40. 1995 - present
    MemberMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  41. 1995 - present
    Active MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  42. 1994 - 2002
    Associate DirectorInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  43. 1994 - 1999
    MemberPDQ External Advisory Board, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  44. 1994 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  45. 1993 - 2000
    MemberDevelopment Liaison Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  46. 1992 - 1998
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, Hospice Northeast
  47. 1990 - 1991
    ChairBone Marrow Transplant Task Force, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  48. 1989 - 2008
    ChairBlood Utilization Committee, St. Luke's Hospital
  49. 1989 - 2008
    MemberCancer Committee, St. Luke's Hospital
  50. 1989 - 1995
    ChairCancer Committee, St. Luke's Hospital
  51. 1988 - 1992
    MemberResearch Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  52. 1988 - 1991
    ChairQuality Assurance Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  53. 1986 - 1989
    MemberRadiation Safety Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  54.  
    ChairDiversity Recruitment & Retention Task Force, Mayo Clinic Committees
  55.  
    MemberMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  56.  
    MemberAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
  57.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  58.  
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  59.  
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  60.  
    MemberDuval County Medical Society