Biographical summary
Trenton R. Foster, M.D., is an endocrine surgeon, with specialty interest in surgical management of diseases of the endocrine system. His clinical focus is:
- Surgical management of the thyroid (thyroidectomy, thyroid lobectomy, lateral neck dissection) such as multinodular goiter, hyperthyroidism, MEN1, MEN2, goiter, hyperthyroidism,
thyroid cancer, pediatric thyroid disorder, thyroid nodule, Graves disease
- Surgical management of diseases of the parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy): primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, tertiary
hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid cancer
- Surgical management of diseases of the adrenal gland (adrenalectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy): Cushing syndrome, hypercortisolism, pediatric adrenal disorders, primary aldosteronism,
aldosteronoma, pheochromocytoma, adrenal cancer
- Surgical management of diseases of the endocrine pancreas (enucleation, pancreatectomy): insulinoma, islet cell tumors, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas,
noninsulinoma pancreatogenous hypoglycemia syndrome
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Foster is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Surgical management of diseases of the endocrine system
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
FellowEndocrine Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2019
ResidencyYale University School of Medicine
- 2012
MDUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- 2008
BSUniversity of Wisconsin
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2019
The Dennis Wasson, M.D. Award for Outstanding Graduating Chief Resident, Department of SurgeryYale University
- 2016
SVS Foundation Resident Research PrizeSociety for Vascular Surgery Foundation
- 2016
Department of Surgery Best Basic Science Research AwardYale University
- 2016
Resident Research Forum Basic Science AwardYale Surgical Society
- 2016
Best Basic Science AwardVirginia Surgeons
- 2015
Resident Travel ScholarshipSociety for Vascular Surgery
- 2007
Golden Key National Honor SocietyUniversity of Wisconsin
- 2004
Dean's ListUniversity of Wisconsin
Professional memberships
- 2024
Recruitment EventsGeneral Surgery Residency Program
- 2024 - present
MemberStudent National Medical Association
- 2024 - present
MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Surgery
- 2023 - present
Chair, Clinical Competency CommitteeGeneral Surgery Residency Program
- 2023 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Department of Surgery Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) and Well-Being Committee
- 2023
Recruitment EventsGeneral Surgery Residency Program
- 2023 - present
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
- 2022 - present
Faculty LiaisonGeneral Surgery Residency Program Wellness Committee
- 2022 - present
Recruitment ChairGeneral Surgery Residency Program
- 2022
Advisor Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Medical Student Mentorship Program
- 2021 - present
Associate Program DirectorGeneral Surgery Residency Program
- 2021 - present
Associate Director of Student Clerkships Programs, Department of General SurgeryMayo Clinic School of Medicine
- 2021 - present
Core MemberMayo Clinic General Surgery Residency Program Evaluation Committee
- 2021 - 2024
MemberAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- 2020 - present
Class AdvisorGeneral Surgery Residency Program
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- 2019 - present
MemberYale Surgical Society
- 2019 - present
MemberMayo Fellows Association
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- 2017 - present
MemberNew England Surgical Society
- 2015 - 2017
RepresentativeYale University Graduate Medical Education Committee
- 2015 - 2016
Resident Grant ReviewerYale University OHSE Research Committee
- 2015 - 2016
MemberYale University Section of Surgical Education - Resident Research Committee
- 2014 - 2024
MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery
- 2011 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
Publications
Research activities