DepartmentsRadiation OncologyMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterSpecialty GroupsBrain Tumor ProgramLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summaryElizabeth Yan, M.D., FRCP(C), is a radiation oncologist with a specialty interest in the following: Treatment of tumors involving the central nervous system - both benign and malignant Brain metastases Stereotactic body radiation for oligometastatic and oligoprogressive disease involving the spine Dr. Yan is also active in research involving various treatment modalities for primary and secondary brain tumors; radiation dermatitis and locally advanced breast cancer. Conditions treatedBrain tumorBreast cancerSpinal cord tumor Procedures performedIntensity-modulated radiation therapyProton therapyRadiation therapyStereotactic radiosurgery InterestsBreast cancerTumors of the central nervous systemSpine radiosurgery Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2004Clinical Fellowship - CNSDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco2002Clinical Research Fellowship - Alberta Heritage, Supervisor: Dr. J. Allalunis-TurnerFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta1999Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta1997Chief Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta1996Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta1995Rotating Internship - PGY1, Program Director: Dr. T. SosnowskiRoyal Alexandra Hospital1994MDFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta1989BSc - GeneticsFaculty of Science, University of AlbertaShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2001Radiation OncologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CanadaAwards and honors2005Preceptor of the YearRadiation Oncology Residency Training Program, University of Calgary2000Student Travel BursaryChemical Modifiers of Cancer Treatment International Meeting1999Clinical FellowshipAlberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research1998RJS and Ada Wright Memorial Prize in Radiation OncologyAwarding Organization1997Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta1994First Class StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta1993First Class Honors/StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta1989Honors ThesisDepartment of Genetics, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta1988Dean's ListFaculty of Science, University of Alberta1985Rutherford Heritage ScholarshipAwarding OrganizationShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2019 - presentMemberSAILS Review Team, Department of Radiation Oncology2019 - presentPhysician Advisor and MemberScheduling Administrative Operations Specialist Team (SAOST), Department of Radiation Oncology2019 - presentMemberBreast Cancer Disease Site2018 - presentMemberCanada Regional Development Group, International Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees2016 - presentMemberCNS Oncology Disease Site Group2015 - presentMemberH&N Tumor Board2015 - presentMemberSkull Base Tumor Board2015 - presentMemberMayo Enterprise CNS/Pedi Service Committee2012 - presentMembereTumor Board Steering Committee2012 - presentMemberBreast Cancer Service Line2008MemberBiennial Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Association of Neurooncology2008 - presentMemberResearch Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology2008 - presentMemberMultidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference2007 - 2008LeaderCNS Tumor Group, Tom Baker Cancer Centre2007 - 2008Resident Research Co-CoordinatorRadiation Oncology Residency Training Program, University of Calgary2005MemberAnnual Meeting Social Committee, Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists2005MemberInaugural Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Radiosurgery Society2004 - presentMemberSociety for Neuro-Oncology2004 - 2008MemberCalgary Brain Tumor Program Executive Committee, University of Calgary2004 - 2008MemberAlberta Medical Association2004 - 2008Adjunct Faculty Council MemberFaculty of Medicine, University of Calgary2004 - presentClinical Research MemberSouthern Alberta Cancer Research Institute, University of Calgary2003 - presentMemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research2001 - presentMemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada1999 - presentMemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology1998 - presentMemberCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta1998 - presentMemberCanadian Association of Radiation Oncologists1997 - presentMemberAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology MemberNeurobehavioral Oncology Conference Group MemberBreast Cancer Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice CommitteeShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20225461 Doctors & Medical Staff Yan, Elizabeth M.D.