Biographical summary
Mark W. Kaczor, M.D., M.S., is a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist in the Division of Neonatal Medicine at Mayo Clinic Children's in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Kaczor earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University and his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship at Mayo Clinic, where he also earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science and an advanced certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.
Dr. Kaczor's clinical practice centers on the intensive care management of critically ill newborns, extremely premature infants, and infants with complex congenital conditions. His research focuses on evaluating clinical outcomes, understanding healthcare disparities, and leveraging machine learning techniques to advance equitable, data-driven neonatal care.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Catheter insertion
- Chest tube placement
- Endotracheal intubation
- Lumbar puncture
- Mechanical ventilation
- Paracentesis
- Pericardiocentesis
- Resuscitation management
- Thoracentesis
Interests
- Critical care of premature and medically complex neonates
- Clinical epidemiology, health equity, and healthcare disparities in neonatal care
- Machine learning, clinical informatics, and data-driven clinical solutions
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2026
Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2025
CertificateArtificl Intelgnce in Hlthcare, Programs in Rochester, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2025
FellowRST Neonatal-Perinatal Medicin, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2025
FellowDivision of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
- 2022
ResidentPediatric Residency Program, Department of Pediatrics
- 2019
MDMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Medical School
- 2013
BA - Molecular Biophysics and BiochemistryYale University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2025
Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Trainee Research Fair- Fellow Award, 1st placeMayo Clinic
- 2024
Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Trainee Research Fair- Fellow Award, 1st placeMayo Clinic
- 2015
Top 10% of graduating classMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
Professional memberships
- 2026 - present
Vice ChairNeonatal Medicine Quality and Safety Subcommittee
- 2025 - present
Vice ChairNeonatal Medicine Data and Analytics Subcommittee
- 2024 - present
Clinical ChampionMayo Clinic Children's Artificial Intelligence Program
- 2024 - present
Junior MemberSociety for Pediatric Research
- 2023 - present
MemberAAP Minnesota Chapter Anti-Racism & Disparities Work Group
- 2023 - present
MemberMinnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative - Perinatal Equity Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberMinnesota Perinatal Organization
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- 2021 - present
MemberMinnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Publications