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Robert C. Albright, Jr., D.O.

  1. Critical Care Specialist
  2. Internist
  3. Nephrologist
  4. Chair, Nephrology and Hypertension, Minnesota

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Acute kidney failure
  2. Chronic kidney disease
  3. End-stage renal disease
  1. Dialysis
  • Acute renal failure/critical care
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Hypertensive nephropathy
  • Dialysis
  • Parenchymal diseases
  • Acid/Base
  1. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  9. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  10. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  11. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  12. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  13. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  14. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  15. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  16. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  17. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  18. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  19. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  20. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  21. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  22. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  23. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  24. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  25. 1998
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  26. 1998
    Fellow - Nephrology/Critical CareMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  27. 1997
    ResidentIowa Medicaid
  28. 1996
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  29. 1995
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  30. 1995
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  31. 1992
    Internship - Chief InternCommunity Hospital of Lancaster
  32. 1991
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicinePhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  33. 1987
    BS - BiologyJuniata College, Huntingdon, PA

Certifications

  1. 1998
    NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1995
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Transform the Inpatient Practice Department of Medicine Staff AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
  2. 2022
    Presented 2021 Top Performing Provider Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
  3. 2019
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine as one of the top 30% educatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  4. 2018
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine as one of the top 30% educatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  5. 2017
    Leadership Prescription Mayo Clinic
  6. 2017
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine (DOM) and the Internal Medicine Residency Program as one of the highest rated educators within resident educationDepartment of Internal Medicine
  7. 2016
    W. P. Carey Executive Education Certificate for completion of the Whitney MacMillan Physician Leadership Business AcademyArizona State University
  8. 2016
    Certificate of Appreciation for being an exceptional authorDocumentation Services, Mayo Clinic
  9. 2016
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine as one of the top 30% educatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  10. 2015
    Teacher of the Year Award, Nephrology Fellowship ProgramDepartment of Internal Medicine
  11. 2015
    Certificate of Appreciation for being an exceptional authorDocumentation Services, Mayo Clinic
  12. 2015
    System Dynamics Society Applications AwardSystem Dynamics Society
  13. 2015
    Recognized as a highly rated resident educator by Internal Medicine Residency Program and the DOM for the 2014-2015 academic yearDepartment of Internal Medicine
  14. 2013
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine as one of the top 30% educatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  15. 2012
    Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  16. 2012
    RED Project TeamMayo Clinic Excellence Through Teamwork Award
  17. 2012
    Innovation-Bright IdeaDepartment of Internal Medicine
  18. 2012
    CPC Annual: Teamwork Award Project RED Presented by Dr. HarperMayo Clinic
  19. 2012
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine as one of the top 30% educatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  20. 2011
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine as one of the top 30% educatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  21. 2010
    Recognized by the Department of Medicine as one of the top 30% educatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  22. 2009
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal Medicine: Nephrology. New Hall of Fame InducteeMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  23. 2006
    Internal medicine Laureat AwardDept. of Medicine Laureat Award- Nephrology
  24. 2005
    Teacher of the Year Award, Nephrology Fellowship ProgramDepartment of Internal Medicine
  25. 2005
    Individual Award for ExcellenceDepartment of Internal Medicine
  26. 2004
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal Medicine: NephrologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  27. 2002
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal Medicine: Nephrology. New Hall of Fame InducteeMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  28. 2001
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal Medicine: Nephrology. New Hall of Fame InducteeMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  29. 2001
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal MedicineMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  30. 2000
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal MedicineMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  31. 1997
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal Medicine: Critical CareMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  32. 1995
    Outstanding Achievement AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  33. 1991
    OB/GYN Intern of the Year AwardCommunity Hospital of Lancaster, PA
  34. 1991
    Internal Medicine Intern of the Year AwardCommunity Hospital of Lancaster, PA
  35. 1987
    St. George's Society Clinical FellowshipAmerican Cancer Society
  36.  
    A.C.E. Award for House Staff TeachingDepartment of Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    Minnesota Dialysis Providers COVID-19 Task Force
  2. 2019 - 2020
    Mayo Clinic CPC Committee Simplification Project
  3. 2019 - 2020
    Mayo Clinic Physician Suicide Prevention Task Force
  4. 2016 - present
    American Society of Nephrology
  5. 2010 - 2013
    Officers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  6. 2009
    Residency Candidate Recruitment/Interview Team, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  7. 2009 - 2014
    Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2005 - present
    Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, Mayo Clinic Health System
  9. 2004 - present
    Education Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2004 - 2010
    Clinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  11. 2003 - present
    Executive Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2000 - 2004
    Intensive Care Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  13. 2000 - 2001
    Medication Use Process Subcommittee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  14. 1999 - 2004
    Inpatient Medical Directors, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 1998 - present
    Steering and Practice Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 1995 - 1998
    RPS Representative for Minnesota, American Medical Association
  17. 1992 - 1995
    Graduate Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  18.  
    Mayo Alumni Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  19.  
    American Society of Nephrology
  20.  
    International Society of Nephrology
  21.  
    National Kidney Foundation
  22.  
    Society of Critical Care Medicine
  23.  
    Zumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association

Publications

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Research activities

See a description of research activities.