Sherilyn W. Driscoll, M.D.

  1. Pediatric Physiatrist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Sherilyn Whateley Driscoll, M.D., is a pediatric physiatrist and an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of disabling congenital or acquired conditions of childhood in both hospital and outpatient settings
  • Complex interdisciplinary coordination of care for children and adolescents
  • Providing care in Mayo Clinic's Children's Center multispecialty clinics such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Neuromuscular Disorder Clinics
  • Promoting understanding of disease and empowering children/adolescents and their families to become partners in managing their health to maximize developmental outcomes and quality of life

Dr. Driscoll directs Mayo Clinic Children's Center Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Division. In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Driscoll is active in education and research, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. She serves as Program Director for the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. At the national level, she is a Board Director for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and chairs the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Continuing Certification committees.

  1. Acquired brain disorder
  2. Angelman syndrome
  3. Arthritis
  4. Autoimmune neurological disorder
  5. Back pain
  6. Brachial plexus injury
  7. Cancer
  8. Cerebral palsy
  9. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  10. Concussion
  11. Contracture
  12. Dystonia
  13. Flatfeet
  14. Foot drop
  15. Functional limitation
  16. Functional neurologic disorder
  17. Gait disturbance
  18. Gait unsteadiness
  19. Hemiparesis
  20. Inflammatory arthritis
  21. In-toeing
  22. Joint hypermobility
  23. Juvenile arthritis
  24. Muscle weakness
  25. Muscular dystrophy
  26. Neurodevelopmental disorder
  27. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction
  28. Neurologic muscle weakness
  29. Neuromuscular disorder
  30. Neuropathy
  31. Paraparesis
  32. Pediatric brain tumor
  33. Pediatric trauma
  34. Plagiocephaly
  35. Positional plagiocephaly
  36. Sacral agenesis
  37. Spasticity
  38. Spina bifida
  39. Spinal cord injury
  40. Spinal muscular atrophy
  41. Torticollis
  42. Traumatic brain injury
  1. Botox injection
  2. Brain rehabilitation
  3. Cancer rehabilitation
  4. Inpatient rehabilitation
  5. Neurological rehabilitation
  6. Outpatient clinical consultation
  7. Spasticity therapy
  8. Spinal cord rehabilitation
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 1994
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1991
    Internship - Internal MedicineUniversity of New Mexico
  3. 1990
    MDUniversity of New Mexico
  4. 1985
    BA - BiologyPomona College

Certifications

  1. 2003
    Pediatric Rehabilitation MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 1996
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Top abstracts submitted to 2022 AAPM&R’s Annual AssemblyAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  2. 2017
    2017 Excellence in Clinical Care Award Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Clinic
  3. 2014
    Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors, PM&R Minnesota Monthly Magazine
  4. 2014
    iBeat PainCoDE Center for Innovation
  5. 2013
    Top 5 most downloaded articles 2013 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  6. 2008
    Individual Award for ExcellenceMayo Clinic
  7. 2007
    Teacher of the Year Award, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation-Mayo Fellows AssociationMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 1999
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 1993
    Chief ResidentMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    EditorMayo Clinic Health Education & Content Services
  2. 2022 - present
    Advisory Board MemberMayo Clinic Press Children's Advisory Board
  3. 2022 - present
    Board ChairAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  4. 2022 - present
    Executive Committee - Chair of the BoardAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  5. 2022 - present
    Member, Improving Health and Healthcare CollaborativeAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
  6. 2022 - present
    Member, CBME Interest GroupAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
  7. 2021 - 2023
    Metrics Work Group MemberAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
  8. 2021 - present
    ChairPMR Professional Development Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  9. 2021 - 2023
    MemberMayo Children's Center-Mayo 16 Consultant Space Workgroup
  10. 2021
    Professional Development SubgroupDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  11. 2020 - 2022
    Executive Committee SecretaryAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  12. 2020 - 2022
    3C Committee MemberAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
  13. 2020 - present
    BAAR Committee MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  14. 2019 - 2022
    Chair, Continuing Certification CommitteeAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  15. 2018 - 2022
    Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Committee, ChairAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  16. 2016 - 2019
    Maintenance of Certification Committee, Vice-ChairAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  17. 2015 - 2022
    Practice Improvement Project Reviewer for Part 4 MOCAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  18. 2015 - 2022
    MemberTrauma Center Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  19. 2015 - 2022
    Part II Exam Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  20. 2015 - present
    MemberPM&R and PRM Clinical Competency Committees, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  21. 2014 - 2021
    ChairVisibility Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center
  22. 2014 - 2021
    Communications Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  23. 2014 - 2018
    Audit Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  24. 2014 - 2015
    Part I Exam Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  25. 2014 - present
    MemberRehabilitation Oversight Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  26. 2013 - 2020
    LiaisonAskMayoExpert
  27. 2013 - 2022
    MemberChildren's Center Practice Operations Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center
  28. 2013 - 2022
    Maintenance of Certification Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  29. 2013 - 2022
    Research Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  30. 2013 - 2022
    Governance Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  31. 2013 - 2018
    Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Committee, MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  32. 2013 - 2016
    MemberMayoExpert Leadership Group
  33. 2013 - present
    Board DirectorAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  34. 2012 - 2016
    MemberSouthern Minnesota Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
  35. 2012 - 2014
    ChairKnowledge Management and Delivery Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center
  36. 2012 - 2014
    Co-ChairPediatric Feeding Program Developmental Committee
  37. 2012 - 2013
    Vignette Author: Part II Oral Board ExaminationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  38. 2011 - 2021
    MemberExecutive Operations Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center
  39. 2011 - 2014
    Co-ChairPediatric Aerodigestive Program Development Committee
  40. 2011 - 2012
    ChairEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center
  41. 2011 - 2012
    MemberNICU Clinic work group
  42. 2009 - 2013
    MemberSarah Jane Brain Foundation National Advisory Board
  43. 2008 - 2023
    MemberPRM Fellowship Directors Member Council
  44. 2008 - 2022
    ProctorAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  45. 2007 - 2009
    MemberRochester Career and Leadership Development Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  46. 2007 - 2018
    Lead/ChairPediatric Brain Injury work group
  47. 2007 - 2013
    Site SurveyorCARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) Surveyor
  48. 2007 - 2010
    MemberChild and Adolescent Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  49. 2007 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  50. 2007 - 2008
    ChairPediatric Seating Task Force, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  51. 2006 - 2022
    ChairPediatric Subspecialty, CARF Preparation Committtee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  52. 2006 - 2020
    MemberAdolescent autonomic dysfunction work group, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  53. 2006 - 2012
    MemberRemodeling Committee, 3 Mary Brigh Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  54. 2005 - 2010
    MemberPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  55. 2005 - present
    MemberCARF Preparation Committtee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  56. 2004 - 2008
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  57. 2004 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  58. 2003 - 2022
    DirectorPediatric Rehabilitation Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  59. 2003 - 2010
    MemberE-10 Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  60. 2003 - present
    MemberSearch committees for pediatric neurologist, developmental pediatricians, pediatric psychologist, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  61. 2003 - present
    Committee MemberPediatric Rehabilitation Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  62. 2002 - 2005
    MemberExecutive Committee, PM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  63. 2000 - 2012
    Item Writer: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Subspecialty ExaminationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  64. 2000 - 2010
    MemberMinnesota Women's Medical Association
  65. 2000 - 2007
    ChairResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  66. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  67. 1999 - 2012
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  68. 1999 - 2010
    MemberLearning Disorder Assessment Program, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  69. 1999 - 2003
    MemberWomen's Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  70. 1999 - 2001
    MemberArthritis Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  71. 1999 - 2001
    MemberTherapy Orders Task Force, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  72. 1999 - present
    MemberResidency Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  73. 1996 - 2001
    Item writer: Recertification ExaminationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  74. 1995 - 1997
    MemberInterdisciplinary Pain Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  75. 1994 - 1997
    Rheumatology Fellow Rotation CoordinatorArthritis Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  76. 1994 - 1997
    MemberArthritis Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  77. 1994 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  78. 1994 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  79. 1994 - present
    Pediatric Special Interest Group memberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  80. 1992 - 1993
    MemberResident Physician Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  81. 1992 - 1993
    Chair, Residency Review CommitteeResident Physician Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  82. 1985 - present
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society