Biographical summary
Mark R. Waddle, M.D., is a radiation oncologist at Mayo Clinic. He treats a wide range of malignant and benign conditions. He values the privilege to provide care to his patients and emphasizes patient education, shared decision making, and providing the most advanced treatment techniques and technology. His areas of clinical focus are the following:
- Treatment of breast cancer including localized, advanced, and oligometastatic treatment
- Treatment of genitourinary malignancies including prostate cancer, bladder, cancer, testicular cancer, and penile cancers.
- Treatment of lung malignancies, including treatment with stereotactic body radiation and intensity modulated radiation therapy.
- Treatment of head and neck malignancies
- Treatment of malignancies of the central nervous system
Dr. Waddle's research focuses on health services research and clinical informatics with a special focus on using advances in data science and technology to identify opportunities to improve treatment techniques, reduce complications from treatment, and to improve the patient experience.
Another research focus of Dr. Waddle is in the value and economics of oncology care, with a goal of defining and improving the value of care delivery in the United States on an individual, local, and national level.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
ResidencyDepartment of Radiation Oncology
- 2020
ResidentRadiation Oncology, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Preliminary Medicine InternshipInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015
MDUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine
- 2010
BS with Distinction - ChemistryUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Radiation OncologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2020
Legislation Visitation AwardFlorida Medical Association
- 2019
Mevion Award for Best Abstracts, Third PrizeAmerican College of Radiation Oncology
- 2019
Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2018
Resident Seed GrantAmerican College of Radiation Oncology
- 2018
Capitol Hill Travel AwardAmerican College of Radiology
- 2017
Legislative Visitation AwardFlorida Medical Association
- 2017
Quality Board Recognition AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2016
Best Medical Sponsored Travel Award and Essay Competition WinnerAmerican College of Radiation Oncology
- 2015
Award for Excellence in Patient CareMayo Clinic Above and Beyond Recognition Program
- 2015
Deborah C Leary Award, Honorable MentionUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine
- 2010
John B. Graham Research SocietyUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Clinical Data Elements Workgroup
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Metrics / Dashboard Workgroup
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Quality Metrics Workgroup
- 2021 - present
Lead PhysicianMayo Clinic Outcomes Database Workgroup
- 2021 - present
MemberNRG GU Core Committee
- 2020 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Payer Relations Committee
- 2020 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Payment Reform Committee
- 2020 - 2021
MemberMayo Clinic Outcomes Database Workgroup
- 2020 - present
MemberMayo Clinic RO-APM Workgroup
- 2020 - present
LeadMayo Clinic Outcomes and Morbidity and Mortality
- 2020
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Radiation Oncology
- 2019
Session ModeratorASTRO
- 2019 - 2020
Vice PresidentMayo Fellows Association
- 2019
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Radiation Oncology
- 2019
Abstract Review and Planning CommitteeASTRO
- 2018 - 2020
Communications Committee MemberAssociation of Residents in Radiation Oncology
- 2018 - 2019
TreasurerMayo Fellows Association
- 2018
Abstract Review and Planning CommitteeASTRO
- 2018
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Radiation Oncology
- 2017 - 2020
MemberDepartment of Radiation Oncology
- 2017 - 2020
Resident MemberGraduate Education Committee
- 2017 - 2020
Resident MemberAdvisory Board for Student Services
- 2017 - 2020
Education Committee MemberAssociation of Residents in Radiation Oncology
- 2017 - 2018
Resident MemberFlorida Medical Association
- 2017 - present
Committee MemberHL7 Cancer Interoperability Workgroup
- 2016 - 2018
Social ChairMayo Fellows Association
- 2016 - 2017
Resident MemberDuval County Medical Society Residents' Committee
- 2015 - 2016
Class RepresentativeInternal Medicine, Education Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- 2015 - present
Resident/Fellow MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican College of Radiation Oncology
- 2015 - present
MemberFlorida Medical Association
- 2015 - present
MemberDuval County Medical Society
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2013 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican College of Radiology
Publications
Research activities