Biographical summary
Karthik V. Giridhar, M.D., is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer. His clinical focus includes:
- A team approach to management, engaging multiple disciplines to diagnose and treat all stages and subtypes of breast cancer most effectively.
- Understanding each patient's values and expectations to help provide guidance and personalize treatment options.
- Developing a relationship with each patient based on trust and mutual respect, and engaging patients to become partners in managing their health.
- Discussing options for precision biomarker testing in breast cancer to guide treatment decisions and identify clinical trial opportunities.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Giridhar is active in research and education, providing mentorship to medical students, residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Breast cancer
- Circulating biomarker discovery and development
- Understanding mechanisms of endocrine resistance
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Residency - Internal MedicineUniversity of California
- 2012
MDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- 2007
BS - BiochemistryUniversity of Minnesota
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2018
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2015
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2018
Young Investigator AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2018
Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit AwardConquer Cancer foundation (ASCO)
- 2018
Angela and Anne V. Marinelli Endowed Fellowship Award Mayo Clinic
- 2017
Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer ResearchASCO/AACR
- 2017
Outstanding Fellow AwardThe Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2012
Katz Physician Leadership ProgramUniversity of Pittsburgh
- 2011
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyUniversity of Pittsburgh
- 2009
Predoctoral Summer Research Fellowship University of Pittsburgh
- 2008
Excellence in Collaborative Learning peer awardUniversity of Pittsburgh
- 2008
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Merit Scholarship University of Pittsburgh
- 2007
Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Minnesota
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberBreast Surgical Oncology Fellowship (SBRS) Program Evaluation Committee
- 2021 - present
ChairBreast Tumor Group, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology
- 2017 - present
MemberJoint Hematology/Oncology Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2017 - present
MemberHematology Education Subcommittee
- 2017 - present
MemberMinnesota Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
- 2016 - 2017
MemberMayo Clinic Rochester, Oncology Divisional Education Committee
- 2016 - present
MemberDivision of Medical Oncology Social Committee
- 2015 - 2016
MemberHematology Clinical Practice Committee, Division Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2008
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications