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Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology/Surgery

Dr Tan has been part of the physician team at Minnesota Oncology since 2008.

Education

Medical Degree, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

PhD in Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco

Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Certification

Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Eligible in Gynecologic Oncology

Academic Honors & Professional Achievements

Over the years, Dr. Tan has been recognized for her research in cell biology, receiving awards including:

Fellows Research Award

Veneziale-Steer Award for research in cellular growth regulation

Zagara Award for research in oncology

Worthington Travel Award from the American Society for Cell Biology.

Julius R. Krevans Prize for Clinical Excellence

Research/Publications

Dr. Tan is first author on two articles and co-author on several others. She has published in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Oncogene, Journal of Biological Chemistry, and American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

She also co-authored the book, Blueprints, Notes & Cases: Biochemistry, Genetics, and Embryology.

In October, 2006, Dr. Tan participated as a speaker at the Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health: 37th Annual Autumn Seminar in Minneapolis with a presentation entitled “The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: A New Era in Cancer Prevention.”

Personal

Prior to entering the medical field, Dr. Tan earned a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

She is a native of Shoreview, Minnesota and currently resides in Minnetonka with herhusband Richard and their two young children, Grace and Maxwell. In her leisure time, Dr. Tan enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends

Primary Location:
Coon Rapids Clinic