Faculty

Clark C. Otley, M.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

otley.clark@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Clark C. Otley, M.D., is a Mayo Clinic physician and researcher specializing in cutaneous oncology with a focus on skin cancer in patients who are immunocompromised or a recipient of an organ transplant. His research aims to optimize perioperative surgical management and advance the understanding of dermatologic surgery in these patient populations. Dr. Otley's work includes randomized controlled trials, preclinical studies and specialty-guiding research.

Focus areas

  • Cutaneous oncology. Dr. Otley studies skin cancer in organ transplant recipients, analyzing the impact of immunosuppression on skin cancer development and management.
  • Surgical management. Dr. Otley's research includes improving techniques and outcomes in perioperative care for patients undergoing dermatologic surgery.
  • Clinical trials. Dr. Otley conducts randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of various treatments and interventions for skin cancer.
  • Transplant dermatology. Dr. Otley's research focuses on the unique dermatologic issues faced by organ transplant recipients and strategies to reduce skin cancer incidence in these patients.
  • Artificial intelligence and deep learning in dermatology. Dr. Otley explores the application of artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies in dermatologic diagnostics and treatments.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Otley's research helps patients by creating new treatments for skin cancer. He works on preventing and managing skin cancer in people with weak immune systems, which has made survival rates and quality of life better for patients. Dr. Otley uses advanced computer technology to improve how skin cancer is diagnosed and treated.

Professional highlights

  • American Dermatological Association, 2005-present.
  • President, American College of Mohs Surgery, 2021-2022.
  • Excellence in Mentorship Award, Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, 2019.
  • Vice president, American Board of Dermatology, 2018-2019.
  • Distinguished Clinician Award, Mayo Clinic, 2015.
  • International Immunosuppression & Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative (ITSCC):
    • ITSCC Travel Award, 2015.
    • President, 2002-2004.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Department of Dermatology

Academic Rank

  1. Professor of Dermatology

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow - Cutaneous Micrographic Surgery and Oncology Department of Dermatology
  2. Chief Resident - Dermatology Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School
  3. Resident - Dermatology Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  4. Internship - Internal Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  5. MD Duke University School of Medicine
  6. BA Williams College

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