Jon O. Ebbert, M.D.

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SUMMARY

The research of Jon O. Ebbert, M.D., focuses on disease prevention, early cancer detection and digital care. Dr. Ebbert is interested in developing novel therapeutic approaches to treating tobacco dependence, advancing cancer diagnostics and digitally transforming health care.

Focus areas

• Disease prevention. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disability in the U.S. Dr. Ebbert's research in this area focuses on the development of new treatments and innovative strategies for reaching and treating tobacco users, leveraging digital strategies and interventions.
• Early cancer detection. Dr. Ebbert investigates novel diagnostic approaches to the early detection of cancer, the second leading cause of death in the U.S.
• Digital care. Medicine is undergoing rapid digital transformation. Dr. Ebbert's research in this area focuses on virtual care for complex medical diseases, the deployment of artificial intelligence for the diagnosis and management of medical conditions, and new health care delivery models supported through digital tools.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Ebbert's research has the potential to significantly reduce death and disability attributed to tobacco-related diseases through the early detection of cancer.

Professional highlights

• Medical director, Nicotine Dependence Center, Mayo Clinic, 2023.
• Section head, Community Internal Medicine Telehealth, Department of Internal Medicine, 2021.
• Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Scientific Director for Data Science, Mayo Clinic, 2017-2020.
• Associate chair, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2017.