Mindy E. Goldman, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF

Cancer Center Program Memberships

Breast Oncology

Research Summary

I am a Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Women’s Cancer Care Program at UCSF. My clinical expertise focuses on the gynecologic issues for women who have had breast cancer or are at high risk for breast cancer. I teach residents and medical students in a weekly clinic and lecture locally, nationally and internationally regarding these issues. I have become a nationally recognized expert in this field and helped author the American College of Gynecology (ACOG) Technical Bulletin on this subject. I provide clinical consultations for patients regionally and nationally. Many of my surgical procedures involve joint procedures with breast and plastics teams for women who need a gynecologic surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment.

I am a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Survivorship Panel and the sub-committee chair for the panel on sexual functioning. My clinical research focuses on quality of life and menopausal issues for women with or at high risk for breast cancer. I am currently a co-investigator in the PROSper trial, a prospective study looking at quality of life, cardiac and bone outcomes in BRCA mutation carriers who either undergo or do not undergo risk reducing oophorectomy. I have been the co-investigator of a Phase 2 Trial evaluating safety and efficacy of vaginal Estring and Testosterone cream for the treatment of vaginal dryness for women on aromatase inhibitors. I have previously conducted studies looking at the use of Chinese herbs to treat hot flashes and menopausal symptoms.

Education

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, B.S., 1979-83, Biochemistry/Zoology
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, M.D., 1985-89, Medicine
University of California, San Francisco, 1989-1993, Residency/ObGyn

Professional Experience

1993 - 2001
Assistant Clinical Professor, Ob/Gyn & RS, UCSF
2001 - 2007
Associate Clinical Professor, Ob/Gyn & RS, UCSF
2001 – present
Director Women's Cancer Care Program, a joint program between UCSF Women’s Health and the Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCSF
2007 – present
Clinical Professor, Ob/Gyn & RS, UCSF

Honors & Awards

2000
Exceptional Education Contributions Award, Dept of Ob/Gyn & RS, UCSF
2000, 2001
Best Doctors of America citation
2002, 2004, 2015
“Best Doctors in the Bay Area” citation in San Francisco Magazine
2004
The Joanne Horning “You Can Make a Difference” award from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, San Francisco Affiliate
2006-2015
Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, Ob/Gyn Residency Program, UCSF
2006
Award for Excellence in Direct Teaching at the UCSF School of Medicine, from the
Academy of Medical Educators
2006-2014
Excellence in UCSF Medical Student Teaching for academic faculty, UCSF
2009
Award for teaching excellence by the 2009 graduating medical school class, UCSF

Selected Publications

Sanft T, Denlinger CS, Armenian S, Baker KS, Broderick G, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Hudson M, Khakpour N, Koura D, Lally RM, Langbaum TS, McDonough AL, Melisko M, Mooney K, Moore HCF, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peterson L, Pirl W, Rodriguez MA, Ruddy KJ, Smith S, Syrjala KL, Tevaarwerk A, Urba SG, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. NCCN Guidelines Insights: Survivorship, Version 2.2019. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2019 Jul 01; 17(7):784-794.
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Denlinger CS, Sanft T, Baker KS, Broderick G, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Hudson M, Khakpour N, King A, Koura D, Lally RM, Langbaum TS, McDonough AL, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Pirl W, Rodriguez MA, Ruddy KJ, Silverman P, Smith S, Syrjala KL, Tevaarwerk A, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. Survivorship, Version 2.2018, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2018 10; 16(10):1216-1247.
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Denlinger CS, Sanft T, Baker KS, Baxi S, Broderick G, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Hudson M, Khakpour N, King A, Koura D, Kvale E, Lally RM, Langbaum TS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Rodriguez MA, Ruddy KJ, Silverman P, Smith S, Syrjala KL, Tevaarwerk A, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, Freedman-Cass DA, McMillian NR. Survivorship, Version 2.2017, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2017 09; 15(9):1140-1163.
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Goldman ME. Life After Treatment: Quality-of-Life Concerns in Patients Treated for Cancer. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2017 05; 15(5S):744-747.
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Melisko ME, Goldman ME, Hwang J, De Luca A, Fang S, Esserman LJ, Chien AJ, Park JW, Rugo HS. Vaginal Testosterone Cream vs Estradiol Vaginal Ring for Vaginal Dryness or Decreased Libido in Women Receiving Aromatase Inhibitors for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2017 Mar 01; 3(3):313-319.
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Greenwald SR, Watson S, Goldman M, Rowen TS. Group Medical Visits to Provide Gynecologic Care for Women Affected by Breast Cancer. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2017; 4(1):18-23.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Broderick G, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones LW, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Rodriguez MA, Ruddy KJ, Sanft T, Silverman P, Smith S, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. NCCN Guidelines Insights: Survivorship, Version 1.2016. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2016 06; 14(6):715-24.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Dizon D, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Raza M, Rodriguez MA, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. Survivorship: screening for cancer and treatment effects, version 2.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Nov; 12(11):1526-31.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Dizon D, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Raza M, Rodriguez MA, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. Survivorship: nutrition and weight management, Version 2.2014. Clinical practice guidelines in oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Oct; 12(10):1396-406.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Dizon D, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Raza M, Rodriguez MA, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. Survivorship: healthy lifestyles, version 2.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Sep; 12(9):1222-37.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Dizon D, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Raza M, Rodriguez MA, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. Survivorship: immunizations and prevention of infections, version 2.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Aug; 12(8):1098-111.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. Survivorship: cognitive function, version 1.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Jul; 12(7):976-86.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian N, Freedman-Cass D. Survivorship: fatigue, version 1.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Jun; 12(6):876-87.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian N, Freedman-Cass D. Survivorship: sleep disorders, version 1.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 May; 12(5):630-42.
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Leonardi-Warren K, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian N, Freedman-Cass D. Survivorship: pain version 1.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Apr; 12(4):488-500.
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Denlinger CS, Carlson RW, Are M, Baker KS, Davis E, Edge SB, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Ligibel JA, McCabe MS, McVary KT, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, O'Connor T, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian N, Freedman-Cass D. Survivorship: sexual dysfunction (male), version 1.2013. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Mar 01; 12(3):356-63.
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Denlinger CS, Carlson RW, Are M, Baker KS, Davis E, Edge SB, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Ligibel JA, McCabe MS, McVary KT, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, O'Connor T, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian N, Freedman-Cass D. Survivorship: sexual dysfunction (female), version 1.2013. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Feb; 12(2):184-92.
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Denlinger CS, Carlson RW, Are M, Baker KS, Davis E, Edge SB, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Ligibel JA, McCabe MS, McVary KT, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, O'Connor T, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian N, Freedman-Cass D. Survivorship: introduction and definition. Clinical practice guidelines in oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Jan; 12(1):34-45.
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Melisko ME, Goldman M, Rugo HS. Amelioration of sexual adverse effects in the early breast cancer patient. J Cancer Surviv. 2010 Sep; 4(3):247-55.
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Goldman M, O'Hair K. Women's health, breast health: a review of the gynecologic effects of breast cancer. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2009 Jul; 64(7):469-80; quiz 499.
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