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Janis E. Blair, M.D.

  1. Infectious Disease Specialist
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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

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Janis E. Blair, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Dr. Blair also serves as Director of the Mayo Clinic Coccidioidomycosis Program. She joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in 1993.

Dr. Blair earned her B.A. from Point Loma College and her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. She trained in Internal Medicine at Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and further completed Infectious Disease fellowship at Mayo Clinic Rochester.

In addition to her clinical and research activities, Dr. Blair is active in education, including curriculum and course development. She also provides mentorship to many medical students, residents and fellows, among others.

Dr. Blair specializes in coccidioidomycosis and has treated hundreds of patients with coccidioidomycosis. She has been active in clinical and translational coccidioidomycosis research and has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on coccidioidomycosis and presents locally and internationally on her expertise.

  1. General infectious diseases
  2. Valley fever
  • Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)
  • Infectious diseases
  • Transplant
  1. 1993
    ResidentInfectious Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1993
    Fellow - Infectious DiseasesMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 1990
    Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineLos Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
  4. 1987
    MDUniversity of Southern California School of Medicine
  5. 1983
    BA - Biology/ChemistryPoint Loma College

Certifications

  1. 1992
    Infectious DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1990
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    2023 Outstanding Faculty AwardMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  2. 2022
    Highly Cited Article "Safety Update: COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma in 20,000 Hospitalized Patients" for Its Meaningful Contribution to the Journal's 2021 Impact FactorMayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic
  3. 2022
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  4. 2021
    Educator of the Year 2021American College of Physicians - Arizona Chapter
  5. 2021
    2020 "Top Provider Recognition"Office of Mayo Clinic Experience
  6. 2021
    Top-Rated Trainee Poster2021 Quality Conference: Ensuring Quality, Safety & Equity in a Virtual Era, Mayo Clinic
  7. 2021
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  8. 2020
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  9. 2020
    Arizona Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience
  10. 2019
    Arizona Leader of the Year AwardAmerican College of Physicians
  11. 2019
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  12. 2017
    Program Director of the YearMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  13. 2012
    Lifetime Educator AwardResidents/Fellows Association, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2011
    Educator of the Year for ResearchResidents/Fellows Association, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2011
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors, Inc.
  16. 2009
    Alumnus of Point Loma Nazarene University AwardPoint Loma Nazarene University
  17. 2008
    Clinician of the Year AwardMayo Clinic in Arizona
  18. 2008
    First Woman to Earn Rank of Professor of MedicineDepartment of Internal Medicine
  19. 2007
    Educator of the Year for ResearchResidents/Fellows Association, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  20. 2007
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors, Inc.
  21. 2006
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  22. 2005
    Educator of the Year for ResearchResidents/Fellows Association, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  23. 2004
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  24. 2002
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  25. 2002
    Guide to America's Top PhysiciansConsumers' Research Council of America
  26. 2001
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  27. 2000
    First Place: The Most Unusual Case of Coccidioidomycosis Competition, Coccidioidomycosis Study GroupUniversity of California, Berkeley
  28. 1998
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  29. 1998
    Best Doctors in America Pacific RegionWoodward/White, Incorporated
  30. 1996
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  31. 1996
    Best Doctors in America Pacific RegionWoodward/White, Incorporated
  32. 1993
    William HJ Summerskill Research AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  33. 1991
    Who's Who Among Rising Young AmericansAwarding Organization
  34. 1987
    Janet M Glasgow-American Medical Women's Association Citation of Merit for Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Southern California School of Medicine
  35. 1986
    Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Southern California School of Medicine
  36. 1986
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyUniversity of Southern California
  37. 1986
    Outstanding Young Women of AmericaAwarding Organization
  38. 1983
    Summa Cum LaudePoint Loma Nazarene College
  39. 1983
    ValedictorianPoint Loma Nazarene College
  40. 1983
    Dean's Award for Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Southern California School of Medicine
  41. 1983
    Who's Who Among American Colleges and UniversitiesAwarding Organization
  42. 1983
    MemberPhi Delta Lambda National Nazarene College Honor Society
  43. 1979
    Who's Who Among American High School StudentsAwarding Organization
  44. 1979
    ValedictorianShasta High School

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - 2020
    ChairCommunity Engagement Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  2. 2017
    FacultyArizona State Chapter of American College of Physicians
  3. 2017 - present
    FellowInfectious Disease Society of America
  4. 2014 - present
    Project LeaderCentro Medico San Lucas and International Medical Assistance, Inc.
  5. 2013 - 2018
    ChairCommunity and Business Relations Work Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  6. 2013 - present
    ChairNominating Committee, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  7. 2012
    JudgeAcademic Excellence Day
  8. 2012
    Program Chair56th Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  9. 2012 - 2019
    Vice ChairEducation Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2012 - 2016
    MemberExecutive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  11. 2011
    EditorProceedings of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  12. 2010
    Program Coordinator3rd Annual Valley Fever CME for Primary Care Physicians, University of Arizona and Valley Fever Center of Excellence
  13. 2010
    FacultyAmerican College of Physicians
  14. 2010 - 2022
    Program DirectorInternal Medicine Residency Program, Division of Education Services, Department of Administration
  15. 2010
    Program Director54th Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  16. 2010
    EditorProceedings of the 54th Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  17. 2010 - 2012
    Associate ChairStaff Development, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 2010 - present
    MemberAdministrative Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2009
    EditorProceedings of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidoimycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  20. 2009
    Program Director53rd Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  21. 2009 - 2010
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  22. 2008
    Program Director52nd Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  23. 2008
    EditorProceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  24. 2008 - present
    MemberInfection Control Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  25. 2007 - 2009
    SecretaryCoccidioidomycosis Study Group
  26. 2007 - present
    EditorProceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Coccidioidomycosis Study Group, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  27. 2005 - present
    MemberPeer Mentorship Project, Women's Work-Life Balance Work Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  28. 2004 - present
    Faculty Resident Liaison OfficerInternal Medicine Residency Program, Division of Education Services, Department of Administration
  29. 2003
    MemberPhysicians Advisory Committee, Smallpox Vaccination, Arizona Medical Association/Arizona Department of Health Services
  30. 2003 - 2008
    CoordinatorPresentations and Awards, The Most Unusual Coccidioidomycosis Cases, Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
  31. 2003 - present
    MemberWomen's Work-Life Balance Work Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  32. 2002 - present
    MemberAntimicrobial Task Force, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  33. 1999 - 2002
    MemberContinuous Improvement Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  34. 1999 - 2001
    MemberContinuous Improvement Committee, Institutional Board Coordinating Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  35. 1999 - 2001
    MemberHospital Medicine Working Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  36. 1998 - 2000
    MemberEditorial Board, Mayo Clinical Update, Mayo Clinic Committees
  37. 1997 - 2008
    MemberAdministrative Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  38. 1997 - 2007
    Co-ChairInfection Control Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  39. 1997 - present
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  40. 1995 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Argent Society
  41. 1994 - 2007
    MemberInfection Control Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  42. 1994 - 1998
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Scottsdale Memorial Hospital North
  43. 1994 - 1997
    LiaisonInfection Control, Safety Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  44.  
    MemberSociety for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
  45.  
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  46.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  47.  
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  48.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  49.  
    MemberArizona Medical Association
  50.  
    MemberArizona Infectious Disease Society
  51.  
    MemberPhysician Advisory Board, Phoenix Center for AIDS Research and Educational Service

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