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Chris A. Aakre, M.D.

  1. Internist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Christopher Aakre, M.D., is an internal medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he cares for adults with a wide range of complex and chronic conditions. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Aakre serves as Vice Chair for Digital Innovation in the Executive Health program and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. His commitment to patient-centered care is paired with expertise in clinical informatics, decision support, and improving care delivery through innovation.

Dr. Aakre's academic and leadership roles include teaching in clinical and translational science and contributing to Mayo Clinic's efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into practical care. He is board-certified in internal medicine and clinical informatics.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Aakre provides individualized care that addresses both immediate and long-term health needs. His clinical interests include:

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome: Diagnosis and management of complex chronic symptoms to improve quality of life

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS): Evaluation and management of autonomic dysfunction

General internal medicine: Coordinated care for adults with multisystem conditions

Clinical informatics and decision support: Leveraging technology to optimize diagnostic accuracy and care workflows

Research and professional highlights

Dr. Aakre's research focuses on enhancing patient engagement, clinical decision support, and the application of technology in everyday practice. His work includes studies on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics in medicine. He has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributes to curriculum development for medical education, including emerging applications of AI in healthcare.

He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and subspecialty certification in clinical informatics through the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

  1. Integrative medicine
  1. 2017
    FellowClinical Informatics Fellowship, Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine
  2. 2017
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2015
    Chief ResidentChief Resident, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2014
    Internship/ResidencyInternal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2014
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2011
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  7. 2007
    BA - ACS Chemistry, MathematicsConcordia College

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Clinical InformaticsAmerican Board of Preventive Medicine
  2. 2014
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Mayo Model of CareDivision of General Internal Medicine
  2. 2018
    Innovator of the Year 2018General Internal Medicine
  3. 2017
    Silver Project CreditMayo Clinic Quality Improvement
  4. 2015
    Mayo Foundation ScholarshipMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2015
    Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching ScholarshipAmerican College of Physicians
  6. 2014
    Donald J. Feist Award for Excellence in General Internal MedicineInternal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2014
    Joseph D. Messler Award for Fellowship in General Internal MedicineInternal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2014
    Doctor's Dilemma, National participantAmerican College of Physicians
  9. 2013
    Doctor's Dilemma, State championsMinnesota American College of Physicians
  10. 2012
    Intern of the monthInternal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2011
    Intern of the monthInternal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2011
    Magna cum laudeConcordia College
  13. 2011
    Chemistry HonorsConcordia College

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - 2023
    Practice ChairSection of Consultative Medicine, Divison of General Internal Medicine
  2. 2019 - present
    Vice ChairDepartment of Medicine; Artificial Intelligence
  3. 2019 - 2021
    Active MemberEHR/RCM Oversight Committee (EROC)
  4. 2019 - 2020
    ChairEHR/RCM Downtime Oversight Committee
  5. 2019
    EPIC Optimization Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine
  6. 2019 - 2021
    Active MemberClinical Decision Support Subcommittee
  7. 2019 - present
    Advisory Committee MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  8. 2018 - present
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review
  9. 2018 - 2019
    Practice ChairSection of Integrative Medicine and Health, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2018 - 2021
    MemberEnterprise Epic Orders Team
  11. 2017 - 2019
    Co-ChairDowntime Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic EHR/RCM Convergence Project/Plummer Project
  12. 2017 - present
    Co-DirectorScientific Sessions Planning Committee, Minnesota American College of Physicians
  13. 2016 - 2018
    MemberSteering Group, Plummer Project, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  14. 2016 - 2017
    Active MemberClinical Systems Downtime Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  15. 2016 - 2018
    Elected MemberCouncil of Resident/Fellow Members, American College of Physicians
  16. 2015 - present
    MemberInformatics Committee, Minnesota American College of Physicians
  17. 2015
    Active MemberChief Resident Selection Committee, Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  18. 2015 - present
    MemberScientific Sessions Planning Committee, Minnesota American College of Physicians
  19. 2014 - 2015
    Co-FounderUltrasound Interest Group, Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  20. 2014 - 2015
    Active MemberGraduate Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  21. 2014 - 2015
    Co-ChairInternal Medicine Residents Council, Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  22. 2014 - 2015
    Active MemberMedical Grand Rounds Committee, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  23. 2014 - 2015
    Active MemberResident Selection Committee, Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  24. 2014 - 2015
    Active MemberHospital Practice Committee, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  25. 2014 - 2015
    Active MemberClinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  26. 2014 - present
    Active MemberScholarship in Medical Education Interest Group, Section of Medical Education, Division of General Internal Medicine
  27. 2012 - 2017
    Active MemberHospital Medication Reconciliation Improvement Project, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  28. 2012 - 2013
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  29. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  30. 2011 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  31. 2011 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  32. 2011 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
  33. 2007 - 2011
    LeaderKnowledge Co-op, University of Minnesota Medical School
  34. 2007 - 2011
    LeaderMedWiki, University of Minnesota Medical School

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