Biographical summary
Layne Anderson Callstrom, M.D., is a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, caring for people in Rochester and surrounding areas. Dr. Callstrom provides person-centered, preventive care and manages a wide range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and related challenges. With added expertise in palliative medicine and hospice care, Dr. Callstrom helps individuals and their families navigate goals of care and end-of-life decisions with compassion and clarity.
Board-certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Callstrom partners closely with each person to create individualized care plans that support quality of life. Her approach reflects a commitment to evidence-based care, whole-person health and the principles expressed in her care philosophy: "Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity."
Areas of expertise
Dr. Callstrom provides integrated care across the spectrum of health needs, including:
- Preventive health and wellness: Comprehensive evaluations and risk reduction strategies to promote long-term health
- Chronic disease management: Ongoing care for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart failure
- Mental health support: Management of anxiety, depression, ADHD and substance use disorders
- Palliative medicine and goals of care: Guidance and support for individuals facing serious illness
- Hospice and end-of-life care: Symptom control and thoughtful planning to honor patient goals
Research and professional highlights
Dr. Callstrom's academic work includes quality improvement projects focused on advance care planning and transitions to hospice. She is actively involved in research to optimize medication use at end of life and to identify palliative care needs in underserved populations. Her scholarly contributions include national presentations and publications in palliative care and women's health.
Personal note
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Callstrom enjoys going on walks with her husband, biking, jogging, practicing calligraphy, traveling and listening to live music.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2026
FellowHospice & Palliative Care Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2025
Residency - North Memorial Family Medicine ResidencyUniversity of Minnesota
- 2022
MD - Supplemental affiliation with the longitudinal Rural TrackUniversity of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
- 2015
BA and BS - Studies abroad: o Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies in Mysore, India (Winter 2013) o José Ortega-Marañón Foundation in Toledo, Spain (Spring 2014)University of Minnesota
- 2012
Research Student - Undergraduate Research Employment Program
Studied and measured the effects of menopausal hormone therapy on serum 5-hydroxytryptamine with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (Sponsor: Virginia Miller, Ph.D.)
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2025
North Memorial Residency SPICE Award North Memorial Medical Center
- 2021
Gold Humanism Honor Society
- 2015
Phi Beta Kappa
- 2011
Dean’s List student 6 of 8 completed semesters University of Minnesota
- 2011
Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship University of Minnesota
- 2011
Mayo Clinic Scholarship University of Minnesota
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
Publications