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James W. Jakub, M.D.

  1. General Surgeon
  2. Surgical Oncologist

James W. Jakub, M.D., is high volume surgeon whose clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of both benign and malignant breast disease, including prophylactic mastectomies, such as nipple sparring mastectomies combined with reconstruction, for patients at high-risk. He is one of the few surgeons in the country offering robotic nipple sparing mastectomy on a clinical trial. As part of a multidisciplinary team, he offers expert surgical management, when appropriate, for all stages of breast cancer including early and advanced and/or recurrent disease.
  • Expertise in cutaneous oncology including Melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma.
  • Recognized expert in lymph node surgery for many types of cancer.
  • With a multidisciplinary team, manages locally recurrent and in-transit melanoma including local-regional therapies such as hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion and intralesional therapy, often combined with immunotherapy.
  • A leader in disseminating novel techniques such as minimally invasive inguinal lymph node surgery and radioactive seed localized breast surgery.
  • Provides compassionate care tailoring the surgical management to each patient's unique circumstances.
  • Focuses on treating cancer while trying to minimize side effects and optimize quality of life. One example is offering lymphovenous bypass at the time of lymph node dissection in an attempt to minimize the risk of lymphedema.

In addition to his busy clinical practice, Dr. Jakub is course director for breast cancer and melanoma meetings that educate 100s of providers each year. He publishes his work in high-impact scientific journals and serves as an editor on two of the most recognized surgical cancer journals in the U.S.

  1. Breast cancer surgery
  2. Breast surgery
  3. Lymph node sampling
  4. Lymphadenectomy
  5. Melanoma surgery
  6. Minimally invasive surgical staging
  7. Nipple-sparing mastectomy
  8. Sentinel lymph node surgery
  9. Sentinel node biopsy
  • Surgical oncology primarily focused on breast cancer and melanoma
  • Recurrent and in-transit melanoma
  • Regional therapy including hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion and intralesional therapy
  • Minimally invasive inguinal lymphadenectomy
  • Early adoption and dissemination of novel surgical innovations
  • Lymph node surgery
  1. 2002
    Fellow - Breast Surgical OncologyH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, University of South Florida
  2. 2000
    Resident - General SurgerySchool of Medicine, University of South Carolina
  3. 1996
    Internship - General SurgerySchool of Medicine, University of South Carolina
  4. 1995
    MDMedical College of Pennsylvania
  5. 1991
    BA - BiologyWestern Maryland College

Certifications

  1. 2001
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Research Investigator Award, top recruiting provider across the Mayo Clinic enterprise in Q1 2024Mayo Clinic Centers
  2. 2024
    Mayo Clinic Enterprise Awards and Teacher of the Year Awards CeremonyMayo Clinic Florida
  3. 2022
    Award of Distinction - the 16th Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy & Update on Malignant Melanoma course. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  4. 2021
    Outstanding Course Directors Award - 15th Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy and Update on Malignant Melanoma 2020 – Livestream Course. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  5. 2013
    2013 J. Bradley Aust AwardWestern Surgical Association
  6. 2012
    Outstanding Course Directors for 2012 - Radioactive Seed Localized Breast SurgeryMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  7. 2010
    Innovation in Education AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 2009
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Surgery
  9. 2004
    Young Surgeon RepresentativeFlorida Chapter, American College of Surgeons
  10. 2002
    Outstanding Scientific PresentationAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
  11. 1999
    Second Place AwardResident Paper Competition, Society of Carolina Surgeons
  12. 1999
    Administrative Chief ResidentDepartment of Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine
  13. 1998
    First Place Award.Resident Paper Competition, Society of Carolina Surgeons
  14. 1997
    First Place AwardResident Paper Competition, Society of Carolina Surgeons
  15. 1994
    Senior Class PresidentMedical College of Pennsylvania
  16. 1991
    B. Irene, Pre-Medical ScholarshipWestern Maryland College
  17. 1991
    Beta Beta Beta, National Honor Society for Biology MajorsWestern Maryland College
  18. 1991
    Phi Beta KappaWestern Maryland College
  19. 1991
    Cum LaudeWestern Maryland College
  20. 1991
    Captain, Wrestling TeamWestern Maryland College
  21. 1988
    Dean's ListWestern Maryland College

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberBreakthrough Consortium, Melanoma Research Foundation
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  3. 2023 - present
    Member, ASO Social Media CommitteeAnnals of Surgical Oncology
  4. 2023 - present
    Committee MemberClinical Competency Committee
  5. 2023 - 2025
    Committee MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
  6. 2022 - present
    Program ChairWestern Surgical Association, Program Committee
  7. 2022 - present
    Member, Executive CommitteeWestern Surgical Association, Program Committee
  8. 2022
    Session ModeratorWestern Surgical Association;2022 Annual Meeting
  9. 2022 - present
    Commiittee MemberThe American Society of Breast Surgeons
  10. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons, Corporate Relations Committee
  11. 2022 - present
    MemberDepartment of Dermatology Consultant Search Committee
  12. 2020 - 2021
    MemberDepartment of Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  13. 2020 - present
    Board MemberMayo Clinic eTumor Steering Committee
  14. 2020
    Advisory Board MemberNorvartis Oncology, Melanoma Surgical Advisory Board
  15. 2019 - 2023
    MemberWestern Surgical Association, Program Committee
  16. 2019
    Lead/ChairDepartment of Surgery, Community General Surgery, Division Chair Search Committee
  17. 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic 2030 Engagement Team
  18. 2018 - 2021
    MemberRST Outpatient - Cancer Center Space Planning Subcomittee
  19. 2016 - 2018
    Board MemberData and Safety Monitoring Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  20. 2016 - 2021
    Committee MemberDepartment of Surgery, Program Evaluation Committee
  21. 2016 - 2021
    Committee MemberDepartment of Surgery, Clinical Competency Committee
  22. 2016 - 2017
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, Melanoma Consultant Search Committee
  23. 2016 - 2017
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Radiology, Section of Breast Imaging, Consultant Search Committee
  24. 2015 - 2018
    Co-LeaderManage To Reimbursement: Breast Procedures
  25. 2015 - 2016
    Lead/ChairDivision of Subspecialty General Surgery, Breast Surgeon Search Committee
  26. 2014 - 2018
    ConsultantAmerican Board of Surgery, Complex General Surical Oncology Examination
  27. 2014 - 2019
    MemberChristian Medical Association
  28. 2014 - 2018
    Committee MemberBreast Cancer Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  29. 2013 - 2015
    PresidentMinnesota Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons
  30. 2013 - present
    ModeratorBreast E-tumor Board
  31. 2013 - 2014
    Vice ChairSymptom Intervention Committee, Alliance Cancer Cooperative Group
  32. 2013 - present
    MemberMidwest Melanoma Partnership
  33. 2012 - 2021
    ParticipantEducation Committee, Department of Surgery
  34. 2012 - 2013
    President-ElectMinnesota Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons
  35. 2012 - 2013
    Vice ChairNCCTG and Academic and Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  36. 2012 - 2017
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Surgery
  37. 2011 - 2012
    MemberDivision of Surgery Research, Department of Surgery
  38. 2011 - present
    MemberWestern Surgical Association
  39. 2011 - 2018
    ModeratorGeneral Surgery M&M Conference, Division of Subspecialty General Surgery, Department of Surgery
  40. 2010 - 2013
    Secretary/TreasurerMinnesota Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons
  41. 2010 - present
    MemberMinnesota Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons
  42. 2009 - present
    MemberPriestley Society
  43. 2009 - 2021
    MemberResidency Committee, General Surgery, Department of Surgery
  44. 2009 - 2021
    MemberMultidisciplinary Breast Surgery Fellowship
  45. 2009 - 2021
    MemberResident/Fellow Selection Committee, Multidisciplinary Breast Surgery Fellowship
  46. 2009 - 2021
    AdvisorGeneral Surgery Resident Advisor
  47. 2009 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  48. 2009 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  49. 2008 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  50. 2008 - 2012
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  51. 2007 - 2008
    MemberSociety for Laparoscopic Endoscopic Surgeons
  52. 2004 - 2008
    MemberChairman Membership Committee, Executive Council, Florida Chapter
  53. 2003 - 2005
    MemberPerformance Improvement Committee, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center
  54. 2003 - 2008
    MemberQuality Improvement/Risk Management Committee, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center
  55. 2003 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
  56. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
  57. 2002 - 2004
    MemberCancer Committee, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center
  58. 2002 - 2008
    MemberFlorida Chapter, American College of Surgeons
  59. 2001 - 2002
    MemberGenetics Case Conference, Monthly Webcast to Florida Cancer Genetics Network, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
  60. 2001
    MemberSurgical Case Review Committee, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
  61. 2000 - 2018
    MemberSociety of Carolina Surgeons
  62. 2000 - 2006
    MemberSoutheastern Surgical Congress
  63. 1998 - 2000
    MemberSurgical Care Evaluation Committee, Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital, University of South Carolina
  64. 1997 - 2002
    MemberSouth Carolina Chapter, American College of Surgeons
  65. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  66. 1996 - 2007
    MemberSociety of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  67. 1995 - 2001
    MemberSouth Carolina Medical Association
  68. 1993 - 2001
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  69. 1993 - 1995
    MemberPennsylvania State Medical Association
  70. 1990 - 1991
    Chapter PresidentPhi Delta Theta, Western Maryland College

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Research activities

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