Shanda Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H.

Shanda Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H., is a thoracic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Blackmon treats cancers and conditions including esophageal cancer, achalasia, lung cancer, mesothelioma and myasthenia gravis. She is an expert in esophagectomy, esophageal reconstruction, lung volume reduction surgery and supercharged jejunal interposition with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. She is a leader in the development of new surgical treatments for people with esophageal cancer, achalasia and mesothelioma. Dr. Blackmon is dedicated to improving the quality of life and outcomes for people undergoing esophageal surgery and offering innovative and supportive tools to optimize their recovery. Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital, according to U.S. News & World Report, and the Cancer Center continually ranks among the top hospitals in the U.S. for Cancer. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center.