Mallory J. Yelenich-Huss, MD, FACS

“I have been interested in the study of medicine in one form or another since I was 10 years old, but working as a surgical aide at Regions after college is where I fell in love with surgery,” said Mallory Yelenich-Huss, MD. “I discovered breast oncologic surgery as its own field while I was in surgery residency in North Dakota, and took the opportunity to rotate at the Cleveland Clinic with its breast program. Cancer surgery, and breast cancer surgery in particular, is incredibly rewarding as I can often offer a true cure for the disease. I really enjoy the patient connection, long-term follow-up, and the surgeries performed. My best friend is a survivor, and I have the utmost respect for her and other survivors’ journeys. It is an honor to be a part of that for someone.” In her spare time, Dr. Yelenich-Huss enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, and spending time at the lakes, running, building Lego creations, crocheting, and completing jigsaw puzzles.

I am so incredibly happy to come home to Minnesota and join Specialists in General Surgery and to bring my expertise to this practice. It is an incredible group of surgeons, and we all have something special to share.

SPECIAL MEDICAL INTERESTS:

• Benign and malignant breast disease management
• Breast surgical oncology
• Hidden scar surgery
• Surgical management of skin cancers
• Soft tissue tumors/lesions
• Acute care general surgery

Education:

• B.A. in behavioral neuroscience – psychology, University of St. Thomas
• B.S. in clinical laboratory science, University of Minnesota
• MD degree: University of Minnesota
• Residency: University of North Dakota
• Fellowship training in breast surgical oncology, Baylor University Medical Center

Certifications:

• Board certified in general surgery, American Board of Surgery
• Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support

Memberships:

• American Society of Breast Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons
• Minnesota Surgical Society
• Society of Surgical Oncology

Leadership:

• Class president, University of Minnesota Medical School

Awards:

• North Dakota/South Dakota American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Award 2018, 2019
• David R. Antonenko Resident of the Year Award 2020
• Top Doctor for Women, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Top Doctor, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2022, 2023