Karl C. Podratz

Background

Podratz, Karl C. was born on February 7, 1943 in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States. Son of Clarence F. and Elsa (Sievert) Podratz.

Education

Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1966; Doctor of Medicine in Medicine, St. Saint Louis University, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, St. Saint Louis University, 1974.

Career

Resident in obstetrics-gynecology., University of Chicago, 1974-1977; gynecologic oncology fellow, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1977-1979; gynecologic surgeon/oncologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, since 1979; department chairman obstetrics-gynecology., Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, since 1986; Joseph and Barbara Ashkins professor surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, since 1990. Director gynecologic oncology training program Mayo Clinic, Rochester, since 1985.

Achievements

• Karl C. Podratz has been listed as a noteworthy Gynecologic surgeon, oncologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow ACOG, American College of Surgeons. Member Society Gynecologic Oncology (president-elect 1997), Center Association Ob-Gyn. (president 1997, past secretary-treasurer 1987-1995), Western Association Gynecologic Oncologists (past president 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: downhill skiing, golfing, gardening, cooking, traveling.

Connections

1 child, Scott Karl.

Father:

Clarence F. Podratz

Mother:

Elsa (Sievert) Podratz

child:

Scott Karl Podratz