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Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a distinguished consultant in the Division of Hematology Oncology at Mayo Clinic, where she has served as a clinician for over 20 years, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine.

She is a board-certified lifestyle medicine breast specialist at The Robert and Monica Jacoby Center for Breast Health and founded the Integrative Medicine and Breast Health Program at Mayo Clinic Florida.

A stage IV cancer survivor diagnosed three months into medical school, Dr. Mussallem’s personal journey is a testament to resilience and determination.

In 2021, she underwent a heart transplant and remarkably became the first person to run a marathon one year post-transplant.

Internationally recognized for her work in cancer prevention and integrative oncology, she is a prolific speaker and author.

Her dedication to patient care and innovative approaches align perfectly with IM8’s mission, making her an invaluable addition to the Medical Advisory Board.

June 8, 2025

Reversing Diseases with Purpose, Plants, and Science | Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Mussallem + IM8’s David Vanderveen | Ep. 58

In this deeply inspiring episode of A Healthy Point of View , Sam Tejada is joined by Dr. Dawn Mussallem , a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician from Mayo Clinic and a two-time cancer survivor who defied the odds of ...