Faculty

Mark S. Allen, M.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

allen.mark@mayo.edu

SUMMARY

Mark S. Allen, M.D., carries out research into improving outcomes for patients with lung or esophageal cancer.

Focus areas

  • Outcome research using databases
  • Lymph node sampling versus complete lymphadenectomy for lung cancer
  • Treatment of atrial fibrillation after lung surgery

Significance to patient care

Dr. Allen is trying to find ways to make the hospitalization and outcome better for patients by using data collected on every operation.

Professional highlights

  • Treasurer, Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, 2015-2017
  • President, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2015-2016
  • Chair, Board of directors, Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education, 2014-2015

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Administrative Appointment

  1. Emeritus, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery

Academic Rank

  1. Professor of Surgery

EDUCATION

  1. Chief Resident - Cardiothoracic Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
  2. Resident - Cardiothoracic Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
  3. Chief Resident - General Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
  4. Fellow - Robert Linton Fellow Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
  5. Resident - General Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
  6. Internship Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University
  7. MD Hahnemann University
  8. State University of New York College at Buffalo
  9. BS Allegheny College

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