Department and Faculty
The Division of Orthopedic Oncology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, sees a large number of patients each year with diverse surgical needs. Orthopedic oncologists have extensive experience treating tumors such as Ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and other malignancies that involve the musculoskeletal system.
From the program director
My goal is to help you use the vast resources of Mayo Clinic to tailor your training and to access the wide network of previous fellows through the Ivins Tumor Society to advance your career goals.
With outstanding faculty and a mentorship model, you will be exposed to all aspects of orthopedic oncology. In addition to the clinical responsibilities of the fellowship, you will also have the opportunity to be engaged in multiple ongoing clinical research projects.
Our program provides unique opportunities that include a robust educational curriculum with many extra-curricular opportunities for learning; diverse, world-renowned faculty who are leaders in various areas of musculoskeletal oncology surgery; unparalleled resources for clinical and basic science research; high volume of outpatient and surgical experiences; and the opportunity for international rotation.
Browse our website to learn more about our program.
Matthew Houdek, M.D.
Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Director
Faculty
In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty members are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You have direct access to the orthopedic oncology faculty at Mayo Clinic throughout the Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship.
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Peter Rose, M.D.Professor of Orthopedics Interests: Bone sarcomas, soft tissue sarcomas, bone tumors, spine tumors, sacral tumors, pelvic tumors, limb salvage surgery, pediatric tumor surgery, metastatic bone disease |
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Matthew Houdek, M.D.Associate Professor of Orthopedics Interests: Extremity soft tissue sarcoma, extremity bone sarcoma, upper extremity sarcoma, hand sarcoma, pelvic sarcoma, limb salvage and reconstruction, pediatric sarcoma, metastatic bone disease, tissue regeneration, wound healing |
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Mohammed Karim, M.D.Senior Associate Consultant Interests: Spinal tumor surgery, sacral tumor surgery/sacrectomy, pelvic tumor surgery/hemipelvectomy, limb salvage/extremity tumor surgery, soft tissue and bone sarcoma, metastatic epidural spinal cord compression, metastatic bone disease, multi-disciplinary cancer care |
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Cory Couch, M.D.Instructor in Orthopedics Interests: Primary total hip replacements, primary total knee replacements, revision total hip replacements, revision total knee replacements, surgical management of bone and soft tissue tumors, infected total hip and knee replacements, developmental dysplasia of the hip, periprosthetic fractures, complex tumor reconstruction of the hip and knee |
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Steven Moran, M.D.Professor of Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery Interests: Pediatric and congenital hand problems; arthritis; comprehensive hand and microsurgery; compression neuropathy in the hand; extremity surgery (upper and lower); hand surgery; hand tumors; joint replacements (hand, wrist, and elbow); osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; peripheral nerve surgery; tendon repair and reconstruction in the hand; trigger finger; reconstructive microsurgery; vascularized composite tissue transplantation (VCA); wrist, carpal and hand fractures; wrist and hand arthritis; wrist arthroscopy |
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Andrew Folpe, M.D.Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology |
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Steven Robinson, M.B.B.S.Assistant Professor of Oncology Instructor in Medicine Interests: Sarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, desmoid tumors, clinical trials utilizing novel therapeutic agents in the treatment of patients with sarcomas |
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Brittany Siontis, M.D.Assistant Professor of Oncology |
Advisers and mentors
You are assigned a faculty adviser who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. Your adviser also serves as a contact point, introducing you and your family to Rochester and the Mayo Clinic system.
Visiting professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures and participate in hospital rounds. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities.