Faculty

Travis J. McKenzie, M.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

mckenzie.travis@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Travis J. McKenzie, M.D., specializes in endocrine surgery with a particular focus on adrenal disease, including benign and malignant pathologies of the adrenal gland. Dr. McKenzie's research uses innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive patient management strategies to advance understanding and treatment of adrenal disease. His work addresses complex adrenal conditions, helping improve care for patients with adrenal conditions through clinical practice and academic research.

Focus areas

  • Adrenal disease. Dr. McKenzie studies the mechanisms and treatment of adrenal diseases, including benign and malignant adrenal pathologies.
  • Surgical innovation. He develops and refines surgical techniques for managing adrenal tumors and associated conditions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Hormonal impact. He investigates the effect of hormonal secretion on survival rates in patients with adrenal carcinoma to optimize therapeutic approaches.
  • Adrenal carcinoma survival rates. Dr. McKenzie leads a long-term study examining the survival rates of patients with adrenal carcinoma, focusing on the impact of early diagnosis and intervention.
  • Primary aldosteronism. He spearheads a project dedicated to understanding the effects of unilateral adrenalectomy for bilateral primary aldosteronism.

Significance to patient care

Dr. McKenzie's research aims to expand the understanding of adrenal diseases and improve the management of such diseases. This can help patients get better care and have better results. His research gives hope for new treatments and better quality of life for patients with adrenal diseases.

Professional highlights

  • Mayo Clinic:
    • Vice chair of education, Department of Surgery, 2024-present.
    • Teacher of the Year: Best Clinical Professor, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, 2018, 2021.
    • Teacher of the Year, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, 2020.
    • Inductee, Teaching Hall of Fame, 2017.
    • Teacher of the Year, Mayo Fellows' Association, 2015, 2016, 2017.
    • Teacher of the Year, General Surgery Residency (Rochester), Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, 2015, 2016.
  • Member, editorial board, VideoEndocrinology, 2020-present.
  • Section editor, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 2016-present.
  • Member, editorial board, JCEM Case Reports, 2022-2024.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery
  2. Vice Chair for Education, Department of Surgery

Academic Rank

  1. Professor of Surgery

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow Brigham and Women's Hospital
  2. Fellow Massachusetts General Hospital
  3. Resident Mayo Clinic
  4. Resident Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. Medical School Tufts University School of Medicine
  6. Undergraduate Studies Gustavus Adolphus College

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