Biographical summary
Todd Brinker, M.D., is a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Florida, providing comprehensive primary care for individuals and families throughout Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Dr. Brinker focuses on preventive health and long-term wellness, offering expert care for conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. His approach emphasizes working closely with patients to create practical, personalized strategies that promote healthy living and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
"Working with my patients on an active, healthy lifestyle is at the core of my practice," says Dr. Brinker. He values collaboration and patient education to empower individuals in achieving sustainable health goals.
Dr. Brinker is currently accepting new patients at our Jacksonville Beach Primary Care location.
Areas of expertise
Dr. Brinker provides care tailored to every stage of life, with special interests in:
- Preventive health: Wellness screenings, risk assessments, and lifestyle planning
- High blood pressure (hypertension): Evidence-based strategies for maintaining healthy blood pressure
- Diabetes management: Personalized treatment plans for optimal glucose control
- High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia): Targeted interventions to protect heart health
Away from the clinic, Dr. Brinker enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, and spending time with family.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2000
ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2000
Resident - Family Medicine Residency ProgramMayo Clinic in Florida
- 1997
MDUniversity of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- 1993
BS - Bachelor of Arts-Biology, cum laude
Minor - ChemistryUniversity of Northern Colorado
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2000
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2000
Outstanding Resident ClinicianDepartment of Family Medicine
- 1994
Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- 1993
cum laudeUniversity of Northern Colorado
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BASIC SCIENCE HONORS: Biochemistry, Microanatomy, Clinical Neuroscience,University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
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CLINICAL HONORS: Orthopedics, Family Practice, Neurology, CardiologyUniversity of Colorado Health Sciences Center
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Representative at American Academy of Family Physicians National Congress of Student Members in Kansas City, MissouriUniversity of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Professional memberships
- 2006 - present
Revenue LiaisonDepartment of Family Medicine
- 2006 - present
MemberSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine
- 2005 - present
Medical DirectorEmployee Health, St. Luke's Hospital
- 2005 - present
MemberHealth/Wellness Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Florida Workgroups
- 2005 - present
MemberHealth Benefits Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2005 - present
MemberGlobal Trigger Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Florida Workgroups
- 2004 - present
MemberFailure Mode and Effect Analysis Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Florida Workgroups
- 2004 - present
MemberPeri-Operative Beta Blocker Taskforce, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
- 2004 - present
MemberFamily Medicine Research Committee, Department of Family Medicine
- 2003 - 2005
MemberFlorida Medical Association
- 2003 - present
ChairDepartment of Family Medicine, St. Luke's Hospital
- 2003 - present
MemberMedicine Practice Team, St. Luke's Hospital
- 2003 - present
MemberExecutive Medical Staff Committee, St. Luke's Hospital
- 2003 - present
MemberDuval County Medical Society
- 2002 - present
MemberGrand Rounds Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2002 - present
MemberDeep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2002 - present
MemberNational Research Network, American Academy of Family Physicians
- 2000 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Family Practice
- 1999 - 2000
MemberGraduate Education Subcommittee for Medical and Laboratory Subspecialties, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 1998
VolunteerNemours Children's Clinic
- 1998
VolunteerImmunization Hotline, Channel 12 News
- 1997 - present
MemberFlorida Academy of Family Physicians
- 1993 - 1997
MemberColorado Academy of Family Physicians
- 1993 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 1991 - 1993
VolunteerNorthern Colorado Family Medicine Residency
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Resident RepresentativeGraduate Education Subcommittee for Medical and Laboratory Subspecialties, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
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Co-ChairMedicine Practice Team, St. Luke's Hospital
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MemberFamily Medicine, Cardiovascular Studies, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Florida Workgroups
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MemberFamily Medicine, Finance Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
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VolunteerStout Street Medical Clinic for the homeless
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Volunteer InstructorFirst Aid and CPR, American Red Cross
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MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications