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Elie F. Berbari, M.D., M.B.A.

  1. Infectious Disease Specialist
  2. Chair, Infectious Diseases, Minnesota
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. General infectious diseases
  1. 2024
    Certificate - Artificial intelligence in healthcareMassachusetts Institute of Techology
  2. 2024
    Fellow - Finch Fellowship at UM, Carlson. I year fellowship focused on valuation of Medical innovation. Carlson School of Business, University of Minnesota; Carlson School of Business
  3. 2024
    MBA - Health care specializationUniversity of Minnesota | Carlson School of Management
  4. 2008
    Diploma - CCaTSMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 1998
    ResidentInfectious Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1998
    Fellow - Infectious DiseasesMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1995
    Resident - Internal MedicineState University of New York Health Science Center
  8. 1993
    Resident - Internal MedicineCooper Hospital, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  9. 1992
    MDSt. Joseph Medical School
  10. 1992
    Rotating InternshipHotel Dieu de France, University Hospital

Certifications

  1. 1998
    Infectious DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top1% of presented abstracts. Innovation in the diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis. The utility of cell count and differential performed on disc space fluid. European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  2. 2024
    h-index, 03/2024: 55 Citations 03/2024: 20,471 Google Scholar
  3. 2019
    Top 30 % of educator, IM residency program Mayo Clinic
  4. 2019
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Clinic Department of Medicine
  5. 2015
    Cierny Memorial AwardMusculoskeletal Infection Society
  6. 2015
    Excellence in Clinical Teaching (Top 30%)Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2015
    Editor's Choice: Genitourinary Procedures as Risk Factors for Prosthetic Hip or Knee Infection: A Hospital-Based Prospective Case-Control Open Forum Infectious Diseases
  8. 2015
    Top 20 % Educators in the Department of MedicineInternal Medicine Residency Program
  9. 2014
    2014 Top EducatorInternal Medicine Residency Program
  10. 2013
    Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Medicine
  11. 2013
    Department of Medicine Laureate Award, Division of Infectious Diseases Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2012
    Infectious Diseases Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2012
    Top Educator AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2012
    Top Educator in Resident Education (top 20%)Internal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2010
    Top Educator AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program
  16. 2009
    Award for Outstanding ReviewClinical Infectious Diseases
  17. 2008
    Best Clinical Abstract: dental procedures and the risk of prosthetic joint infectionMuskuloskelatal Society Annual Meeting
  18. 2007
    ISES top 20% ratings in Resident EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2007
    Career Development AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  20. 2003
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 2003
    Best Clinical Paper Award - Presented to Dr. Camelia Marculescu (mentored by Dr. Berbari)Musculoskeletal Infection Society of America
  22. 2001
    Best Thesis Award, Presented to Dr. Patricia Sfeir (mentored by Dr. Berbari)Hotel Dieu de France, University Hospital
  23. 2000
    Appreciation AwardAssociation Juctice et Misericorde
  24. 2000
    Best Abstract Award, Control of Tuberculosis in Lebanese correctional facilities The Fourth Lebanese Conference on Infectious Diseases
  25. 1998
    Geraci Award (Infectious Diseases)Mayo Clinic
  26. 1998
    Outstanding Abstract AwardInfectious Diseases Society of America Chapter Meeting
  27. 1998
    Best Abstract Award-Jeanette Wilkins AwardAnnual meeting Musculoskeletal Infection Society Meeting
  28. 1997
    Outstanding Abstract Award8th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  29. 1995
    Resident Teaching AwardState University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse
  30. 1995
    College Ball AwardState University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse
  31. 1995
    Paul Bunn Award (Infectious Diseases)State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse
  32. 1994
    College Ball AwardState University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse
  33. 1992
    Dean's Honor List (top 10% of medical students)St. Joseph University
  34. 1984
    Baccalaureate Part 1, Honors listNational Exams
  35. 1982
    Valedictorian of my High school ClassCollege des Peres Antonins high School, Maronite School

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Guideline PanelAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
  2. 2024 - present
    Guideline PanelMSIS/EBJIS/IDSA/ESGIAI/ICM group
  3. 2020 - present
    Executive Committee MemberCOVID-19 Employer Engagement Team
  4. 2020 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic | Delta Employer Engagement Task Force
  5. 2020 - present
    Co-ChairCOVID-19 Diagnostic Task Force
  6. 2020 - present
    Executive Team MemberCOVID-19 Midwest Practice Committee
  7. 2020 - present
    Executive MemberCOVID-19 Practice Reactivation Committee (STaR: Strategic Transformative Acceleration and Reactivation )
  8. 2016 - present
    MemberInfectious Diseases Society of America
  9. 2016 - present
    MemberInfectious Diseases Society of America
  10. 2016 - present
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine, Putting on the Ritz
  11. 2016 - present
    MemberContinuing Medical Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2016
    Invited Abstract Reviewer2016 ACP National Abstract Competitions, Abstract Review Board, American College of Physicians
  13. 2015 - 2016
    Invited Panel MemberACR-AAHKS Guideline Development Group, American College of Rheumatology and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  14. 2013 - 2017
    Committee MemberClinical Affairs Committee, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  15. 2013 - 2016
    MemberInfectious Diseases Society of America
  16. 2012 - present
    Fellowship MemberInfectious Diseases Society of America
  17. 2012 - 2016
    Mayo School, Graduate Education cmte
  18. 2010 - 2011
    President / ChairMusculoskeletal Infections Society
  19. 2010 - 2017
    ChairAnnual Infectious Diseases Fellows' Forum 2010-present
  20. 2010 - 2015
    MemberSubspecialty Training Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  21. 2010 - 2015
    ChairIDSA Vertebral Osteomyelitis Guidelines Panel Development, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  22. 2010 - 2011
    PresidentMusculoskeletal Infection Society
  23. 2010 - present
    ChairInfectious Diseases Education Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  24. 2010 - present
    MemberMayo Clinical Practice, Mayo Clinic Committees
  25. 2009 - 2012
    MemberIDSA PJI Research Gap Guidelines Committee, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  26. 2009 - 2010
    Vice PresidentMusculoskeletal Infection Society
  27. 2009 - present
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  28. 2009 - present
    ChairInfection Control Research Committee
  29. 2007 - 2010
    TreasurerMusculoskeletal Infection Society
  30. 2007 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  31. 2003 - 2012
    Chair/Co-ChairIDSA Prosthetic Joint Infection Guidelines Committee, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  32. 2003 - present
    MemberInfectious Diseases Focus Group, Saint Marys Hospital
  33. 2003 - present
    Editorial ConsultantPhysicians' Information and Education Resource, American College of Physicians
  34. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  35. 2000 - 2016
    MemberInfectious Disease Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  36. 2000 - 2010
    MemberTravel and Geographic Medicine Focus Group
  37. 2000 - present
    MemberOrthopedic Infectious Diseases Focus Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  38. 2000 - 2016
    MemberLebanese National Committee for Infectious Diseases
  39. 1999 - 2016
    MemberLebanese Infectious Diseases Society
  40. 1999 - 2000
    MemberExecutive Committee, Lebanese AIDS Society
  41. 1998 - 2000
    MemberTrad Hospital and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
  42. 1997 - 1998
    MemberHIV Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  43. 1996 - 1997
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Lebanese Medical Association
  45. 1995 - present
    Infectious Disease Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  46. 1995 - present
    MemberInfectious Diseases Society of America
  47. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  48.  
    Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinical Practice, Mayo Clinic Committees

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Research activities

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