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Mara A. Piltin, D.O.

  1. Surgical Oncologist

Mara A. Piltin, D.O., is a fellowship trained general surgeon specializing in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast as well as melanoma and other high-risk cutaneous malignancies. She has a passion for treating all stages of disease in the breast and advancing the surgical fields of both breast cancer and cutaneous oncology. She focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach, collaborating with her colleagues to achieve a patient-centered care plan that emphasizes oncologic safety and outcomes, patient preferences, exceptional aesthetics and compassion. Special interests include:

  • Nipple sparing mastectomy for both the management of breast cancer and for prophylaxis in high-risk patients
  • Oncoplastic surgery
  • Utilizing innovation and novel techniques to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes
  • Ultrasound use in the operating room and clinic to guide care
  • Lymph node surgery

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Piltin takes an interest in the education of future physicians, is involved in committees on a national level and has presented at numerous specialty society meetings. She takes great pride in taking excellent care of her patients.

  1. Atypical ductal hyperplasia
  2. Atypical hyperplasia of the breast
  3. Atypical lobular hyperplasia
  4. BRCA gene mutation
  5. Breast cancer
  6. Breast cysts and lumps
  7. Ductal carcinoma in situ
  8. Fibroadenoma
  9. HER2-positive breast cancer
  10. Inflammatory breast cancer
  11. Invasive ductal carcinoma
  12. Invasive lobular carcinoma
  13. Lobular carcinoma in situ
  14. Luminal A breast cancer
  15. Luminal B breast cancer
  16. Male breast cancer
  17. Medullary breast cancer
  18. Melanoma
  19. Merkel cell carcinoma
  20. Mucinous breast cancer
  21. Paget's disease of the breast
  22. Paget's disease of the nipple
  23. Papillary breast cancer
  24. Phyllodes tumor
  25. Recurrent breast cancer
  26. Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast
  27. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
  28. Stage 4 breast cancer
  29. Triple-negative breast cancer
  30. Triple-positive breast cancer
  31. Tubular breast cancer
  1. Breast abscess drainage
  2. Breast biopsy
  3. Breast cancer surgery
  4. Breast duct excision
  5. Breast surgery
  6. Double mastectomy
  7. Excisional biopsy
  8. Flat aesthetic closure
  9. Lumpectomy
  10. Lymph node sampling
  11. Lymphadenectomy
  12. Mastectomy
  13. Melanoma surgery
  14. Minimally invasive surgery
  15. Nipple-sparing mastectomy
  16. Prophylactic mastectomy
  17. Robotic surgery
  18. Sentinel lymph node surgery
  19. Sentinel node biopsy
  20. TVEC injection
  • Breast cancer surgery
  • Melanoma surgery
  • Lymph node surgery
  • Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • Prophylactic mastectomy
  • Nipple sparing mastectomy
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Outpatient breast surgery
  • Clinical trials
  • Novel therapies and technologies
  • Robotic Surgery
  1. 2020
    FellowRST Breast Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2020
    Fellowship - Breast Oncology SurgeryMayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2019
    Residency - General SurgeryRowan University
  4. 2014
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineRowan University
  5. 2010
    BA - Biology major, studio art minor, pre-medical concentrationCollege of the Holy Cross
  6.  
    Consultant - Intraoperative Ultrasound Twinkling, Breast Imaging In-ServiceMayo Clinic in Rochester
  7.  
    Fellowship - da Vinci Si System Training Intuitive Surgery Robotic Advanced Training Course
  8.  
    Resident - da Vinci Si System Training for Residents and FellowsIntuitive Surgery Robotic Advanced Training Course
  9.  
    Resident - Bleeding Control Course InstructorAmerican College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes

Certifications

  1. 2021
    General SurgeryAmerican Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Outstanding AuthorTranslational Breast Cancer Research (TBCR)
  2. 2022
    2022 Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
  3. 2021
    2021 Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
  4. 2019
    Winner of Best Paper Competition: Surgical Potpourri IMinnesota Surgical Society
  5. 2019
    Chief Resident Award Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  6. 2019
    Golden Scalpel Award for Best Surgical Resident Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  7. 2018
    Golden Scalpel Award for Best Surgical ResidentRowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  8. 2014
    David Silverman, D.O. Award for excellence in surgeryRowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  9. 2014
    Inter-Professional Grand Rounds Series ParticipationUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  10. 2012
    Best of ShowThe National Arts Program
  11. 2010
    The Dan Allen Sportsmanship AwardThe College of the Holy Cross
  12. 2009
    Dean's List Academic AchievementThe College of the Holy Cross
  13. 2006
    Patriot League Sports Academic Honor Roll The College of the Holy Cross

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Surgical Oncology LeadMayo Clinic Breast eTumor Board
  2. 2024 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology Melanoma Disease Site Workgroup
  3. 2023 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  4. 2022 - present
    Surgical Oncology LeadMayo Clinic Cutaneous Onc eTumor Board
  5. 2022 - present
    Member, Data Safety and Monitoring BoardData Safety Monitoring Board
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberCentral Surgical Association
  7. 2021 - present
    Conference CoordinatorMorbidity & Mortality Conferences, Department of Surgery
  8. 2021 - present
    Course DirectorMultidisciplinary Breast Conference
  9. 2021 - present
    Committee MemberDepartment of Surgery Education Committee
  10. 2020 - present
    Fellows working group memberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
  11. 2020 - present
    Fellows Committee memberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
  12. 2020 - present
    MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
  13. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  14. 2018 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
  15. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
  16. 2018 - 2020
    MemberAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons
  17. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Osteopathic Surgeons
  18. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association

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