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Mark W. Christopherson, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Multiple sclerosis
  2. Overactive bladder
  3. Spinal cord injury
  1. Amputation
  2. Wound care
  • Amputee
  • Neurogenic bladder
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Wound care
  1. 1989
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1986
    Internship - Transitional ProgramMcKennan Hospital
  3. 1985
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  4. 1981
    Undergraduate StudiesAugustana College

Certifications

  1. 2001
    Spinal Cord Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 1991
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2016
    Excellence in Quality AwardPressure Ulcer Prevention Work Team
  2. 2012
    Bronze Reel Award for "Life After Lower Limb Amputation"The Media Communications Association-International 43rd Annual Media Festival
  3. 2011
    2011 Teacher of the Year for the Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Clinic
  4. 2011
    Teacher of the Year Hall of Fame, Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2011
    Best Doctors in AmericaMinnapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
  6. 2008
    Certification of Appreciation from the Soldiers of ColombiaUnited for Colombia Foundation
  7. 2006
    2005 Excellence Through Teamwork Award for Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Brace Shop WorkgroupMayo Clinic
  8. 2005
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2001
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 1994
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 1993
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 1989
    Acknowledged for Excellence of TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 1984
    Alpha Omega AlphaNational Honor Medical Society, University of Minnesota
  16. 1981
    Magna Cum LaudeAugustana College
  17. 1980
    Distinguished Student Award in BiologyAugustana College

Professional memberships

  1. 2015
    MemberMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  2. 2013
    MemberMTR Pre-Surg Team
  3. 2013 - present
    MemberRehabilitation Oversight Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  4. 2013 - present
    MemberAcademy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
  5. 2011 - present
    MemberAskMayoExpert SuperUser, AskMayoExpert
  6. 2011 - present
    Acting ChairRehab Providers Workgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  7. 2011 - present
    MemberKrusen Society of Mayo Alumni
  8. 2010 - present
    CoordinatorRehabilitation Unit Spine Discussion Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  9. 2010 - 2011
    MemberAdult Trauma PI Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  10. 2010 - present
    ChairSpinal Cord Injury Providers Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  11. 2010 - present
    MemberMinnesota Advanced Health Care Event Pressure Ulcer Subcommittee
  12. 2010 - present
    MemberPressure Ulcer Documentation Improvement, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  13. 2010 - present
    MemberPressure Ulcer Prevention Subcommitee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  14. 2010 - present
    MemberAdult Trauma PI Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  15. 2010 - present
    MemberMayo Medical Center Skin Integrity Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  16. 2008 - 2010
    MemberPM&R Mayo 14 Remodel Planning Subgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  17. 2006 - present
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Providers Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  18. 2006 - present
    MemberPM&R Monthly Hospital Consultants Meeting
  19. 2005 - 2006
    MemberAcute Care Task Force, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  20. 2005 - 2006
    MemberPM&R Rehabilitation Unit Equipment Expert, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  21. 2005
    MemberPM&R CLAM Implementation Team, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  22. 2005 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic-United for Colombia Foundation Workgroup
  23. 2004
    MemberPM&R Film Routing Subgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  24. 2004
    MemberSaint Marys Hospital Sponsorship Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  25. 2002 - present
    CoordinatorNeurourology Conference, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  26. 2002 - present
    MemberOrthopedic Brace Shop/Prosthetic-Orthotic Work Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  27. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Paraplegia Society
  28. 2001 - present
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  29. 2001 - present
    MemberMayo Health System Divisions Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  30. 2001 - present
    ChairMayo Health System Divisions Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  31. 2000
    ParticipantAccreditation Site Visit, Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
  32. 2000
    MemberAccreditation Site Visit, Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
  33. 1995
    MemberNational Advisory Committee for Spinal Cord Injury Programs, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  34. 1995 - present
    MemberRehab Providers Workgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  35. 1993 - 2007
    MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  36. 1993 - 2000
    MemberPPNOA Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  37. 1993 - 1999
    Evaluation CoordinatorResidency Program, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  38. 1993 - 1999
    MemberResidency Program, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  39. 1993 - 1999
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  40. 1993 - 1998
    MemberPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  41. 1993 - present
    Co-ChairSpinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  42. 1993 - present
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  43. 1992 - 2007
    MemberPM&R Resident Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  44. 1992 - 2007
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  45. 1992 - present
    MemberClinical Evaluation Committee, Physical Therapy School, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  46. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  47. 1989 - 2006
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  48. 1989 - 2004
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  49. 1989 - 2000
    MemberInterdisciplinary Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  50. 1989 - 1998
    Member3 Mary Brigh Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  51. 1989 - 1993
    ChairSpinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  52. 1989 - present
    Alumni Association, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  53. 1989 - present
    MemberAmputee Interdisciplinary Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  54. 1989 - present
    MemberNeurourology Conference, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  55. 1986 - 2008
    MemberMinnesota Physiatric Society
  56. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  57. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  58. 1986 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  59. 1986 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  60. 1984
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  61.  
    ChairSpinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  62.  
    ConsultantPM&R Rehabilitation Unit Equipment Expert, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publications

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Research activities

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