Biographical summary
Dr. Zoghby specializes in treating patients with kidney diseases and hypertension. He received his medical education at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. Dr. Zoghby completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Minnesota and a nephrology fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He joined the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 2009.
His clinical expertise is evaluating and managing patients with hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease in a multidisciplinary approach with a focus on preventing disease progression. He also facilitates referrals for kidney transplants when needed.
Dr. Zoghby received multiple clinical practice and educational awards, including transforming the clinical practice toward the 2030 vision. He is passionate about digital health and leverages his clinical informatic skills to improve patients' journeys and workflow efficiency for the care team. He has over 50 peer-reviewed publications.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Chronic kidney diseases and dialysis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Hypertension, including resistant and secondary hypertension
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
MBA - Medical ManagementUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
- 2009
ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2009
Fellow - NephrologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2008
Certificate - Clinical researchCenter for Translational Science Activities (CTSA) Postdoctoral Certificate Program, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2006
Chief Resident - Clinical Chief ResidencyVeterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Minnesota
- 2005
Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Minnesota
- 2001
Resident - Internal MedicineSaint Joseph University
- 2000
MDSaint Joseph University
- 1996
Certificate - Advanced Biochemistry and Intracellular Pathway and SignalingSaint Joseph University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2009
NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2005
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2023
Unparalleled Patient ExperienceMayo Clinic
- 2022
2022 Transform the Ambulatory Clinical Practice Toward the 2030 Vision AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2020
Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst
- 2020
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor SocietyUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst
- 2018
Teamwork Award - EPIC dialysis Build TeamMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2017
2017-2018 Division Laureate AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2015
Excellence in Clinical Teaching 2014-2015Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- 2014
Fellowship in the ACP (FACP)American College of Physicians
- 2013
DOM Best Educators for resident educationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2010
Philip F. Halloran PrizeAmerican Journal of Transplantation
- 2009
Outstanding Clinical Fellow AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2009
Nominated for the William H.J. Summerskill Award
(Scientific merit for research)Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- 2008
Nominated for the Angela and Anne Marinelli Fellowship Award
(For compassionate care, excellent clinical judgment and professionalism)Division of Nephrology and Hypertension
- 2008
Travel Grant, Annual Dialysis Conference, Orlando, FloridaAwarding Organization
- 2008
Nominated for the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2004
Travel Grant, ASN National Conference (Resident's Program), San DiegoAmerican Society of Nephrology
- 2000
Graduated with HonorsSchool of Medicine, Saint Joseph University
- 1993
Ranked 4th among 1000+ candidates on the Medical school entrance examSaint Joseph University
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Board AdvisorEpic Systems Corporation
- 2024 - present
Medical DirectorMayo Clinic
- 2024 - present
Medical DirectorOrders and Scheduling Full Committee, Plummer Chart Subcommittee, Clinical Systems Oversight
- 2023 - present
Vice Chair/Chair ElectEPIC
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 2020 - present
MemberInternational Society of Nephrology
- 2020 - present
Review CommitteeEPIC
- 2019 - 2023
Steering Committee MemberEPIC
- 2018 - 2019
Member, EPIC Orders Optimization Work GroupMayo Clinic
- 2018 - present
Clinical ChairMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2018 - present
Epic Practice Optimization Committee, ChairMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2018 - present
Epic Access ChampionMayo Clinic
- 2018 - present
Epic Lead Provider Super UserMayo Clinic
- 2017
MemberMidwest Specialty Care CPC Space and Remodeling Subcommittee
- 2017 - present
Member, Clinical Competency CommitteeMayo Clinic
- 2016 - 2018
EPIC Subject Matter ExpertMayo Clinic
- 2016 - present
MemberDivision of Nephrology and Hypertension Executive Committee
- 2014 - present
Elected FellowAmerican College of Physicians
- 2013 - 2018
ChairReeingeneering Dialysis (RED) - Team 4 - Patient Education, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009 - 2018
Physician LiaisonPatient Education, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009 - 2016
DirectorContinuous Medical Education/Continuous Professional Education, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009
Workgroup LeaderVisiting Clinician Activities, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009 - present
MemberNephrology ICU Interest Group, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Transplantation
- 2007
MemberAutopsy Reporting Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
- 2007 - 2008
Fellow RepresentativeNephrology and Hypertension Research Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2007 - present
MemberRecipient Review Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2006 - present
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2006 - present
MemberAlumni Association, University of Minnesota
- 2006 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2006 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
- 2006 - present
MemberNational Kidney Foundation
- 2005 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2002 - 2014
AssociateAmerican College of Physicians
- 2000 - present
MemberLebanese Order of Physicians
Publications