Biographical summary
Fuentes Bayne, M.D., is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in head and neck cancers and cancers of unknown primary (CUP). He is also a dedicated clinical educator and an advocate for
advancing care in rare tumor histologies.
Dr. Fuentes completed his oncology training at Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, where he developed expertise in multidisciplinary approaches to managing complex cancers. His clinical focus includes providing
personalized treatment plans for patients with head and neck tumors and CUP, leveraging the latest advancements in immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics.
Dr. Fuentes' research interests center on improving outcomes in CUP and rare histologies, integrating multiomics approaches, and utilizing artificial intelligence for predictive modeling in
cancer care. He has led innovative studies on the genomic and clinical characteristics of CUP and developed registries to enhance data sharing and collaboration.
Dr. Fuentes has demonstrated outstanding leadership and teaching abilities throughout his career, having served as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow during his training. He has been honored with the
Teacher of the Year award by the Department of Oncology and the Mayo Clinic Fellows' Association, recognizing his exceptional contributions to clinical education and mentorship.
Conditions treated
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Chief FellowMayo Clinic Division of Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
- 2021
FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Chief ResidentJohn H. Stroger Jr, Hospital of Cook County
- 2017
Residency - Internal MedicineJohn H. Stroger Jr, Hospital of Cook County
- 2017
Masters of Clinical ResearchRush University
- 2011
Doctor of MedicineUniversidad de Guayaquil
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2021
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2017
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Mayo Fellows' Association - Teacher of the Year Hematology-OncologyMayo Clinic
- 2023
Teaching of the Year - Medical OncologyHematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship Program
- 2022
Teaching of the Year - Medical OncologyHematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship Program
- 2020
Young Investigator Award 2020Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO
- 2019
Hematology Fellows Consortium Travel Award 2019Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS)
- 2018
Osler Award for General Medicine Inpatient Teaching Firm C John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- 2015
Clinical Skills and Scholarship Award Firm C John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- 2015
Student Education Award for PGY-1 John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- 2015
Most Inquisitive Intern John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Department of Medicine
- 2011
Premio UnicoMinistry of Public Health of Ecuador
- 2011
Premio ContentaEscuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Guayaquil
- 2005
Mencion de Honor Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Guayaquil
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
MemberHematology Education & Program Evaluation
- 2020 - present
MemberHematology Education Subgroup
- 2020 - present
MemberInternational Atherosclerosis Society
- 2020 - 2022
Fellows Network Council MemberHemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society
- 2018 - present
MemberMedical Oncology Wellness Committee
- 2018 - present
MemberHealth Outcomes Research Group (Hematology-Oncology Fellowship program)
- 2018 - present
MemberHematology Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2018 - present
MemberHemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 2014 - present
MemberScientific Council of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, American Heart Association
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
Publications