Faculty

Patricia A. Cronin, M.D.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Contact

Cronin.Patricia@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Mayo Clinic researcher Patricia A. Cronin M.D., is a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon and breast surgical oncologist. In addition to managing clinical work, Dr. Cronin is extensively involved in research and clinical trials. She is an educator and mentor to doctors in training, clinical support staff and practicing physicians. Dr. Cronin is co-director of the Mayo Clinic continuing medical education course titled Multidisciplinary Update in Breast Disease.

Focus areas

  • Expertise in the surgical management of endocrine disorders and malignancies. Dr. Cronin treats thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal tumors and other conditions.
  • Multidisciplinary management of breast cancer. Dr. Cronin works with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and plastic surgeons to maximize breast cancer outcomes.
  • Advocacy for combined cancer care and maximized cosmetic results and symmetry. Dr. Cronin has experience in oncoplastic breast surgery, breast reduction surgery, breast asymmetry surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy.
  • Emphasis on people's education and joint decision-making. Dr. Cronin strives to give detailed explanations in an understandable way, allowing individuals to make informed choices about treatments and surgery decisions.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Cronin has extensive training in both endocrine and breast surgery. With this vast training, she provides people with highly sophisticated care. Her expertise in endocrine and breast surgery enhances her ability to use relevant research and deliver individualized care.

Professional highlights

  • Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic:
    • Co-director, General Surgery Grand Rounds, 2020-present.
    • Co-director, General Surgery Residency, 2020-present.
  • Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons, 2018-present.
  • Society of Surgical Oncology:
    • Member, Scientific Program Committee, 2022-2024.
    • Member, Endocrine and Head and Neck Disease Site Working Group Committee, 2018-present.
  • Site principal investigator at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Comparison of Operative to Monitoring and Endocrine Therapy (COMET) Trial for Low-Risk DCIS, funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, 2018-2025.
  • Member, Education Committee, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, 2021-2024.
  • Marley Endowment Fund Award, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, 2022-2023.
  • Top Performing Provider Patient Experience Award, Office of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic, 2020-2022.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery

Academic Rank

  1. Assistant Professor of Surgery

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow Endocrine Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. Fellowship - FRCS - General Surgery; specialty interest in Breast Surgery Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  3. Fellowship - Breast Surgery Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  4. Trainee - Higher Surgical Training Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  5. MD - Doctor of Medicine University College Cork
  6. Diploma - Management Studies Institute of Commercial Management
  7. Residency - Irish Surgical Residency Programme (Academic Stream) University College of Cork, University Hospital, Wilton
  8. Trainee - Basic Surgical Training Cork University Hospital
  9. Internship University College of Cork, University Hospital, Wilton
  10. B. Med. Sc. University of Cork
  11. MB BCh/BAO University College Cork

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