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Elizabeth A. Coon, M.D.

  1. Neurologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Elizabeth A. Coon, M.D., is an adult neurologist, with specialty interest in autonomic disorders and movement disorders. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Autonomic disorders such as orthostatic hypotension
  • Movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease
  • Neurodegenerative disorders such as multiple system atrophy
  • Treatment of autonomic symptoms in complex neurologic syndromes
  • Working with local care providers to optimize quality of life in patients with neurologic disease
  • Testing of the autonomic nervous system

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Coon is active in research and education. Her research centers on both autonomic and movement disorders as well as the history of neurology.

  1. Autonomic neuropathy
  2. Huntington's disease
  3. Movement disorder
  4. Multiple system atrophy
  1. Botox injection
  • Autonomic disorders
  • Movement disorders
  • Multiple system atrophy
  • Sweating and thermoregulatory disorders
  1. 2019
    Fellow - Rare Diseases Consortium Research Network FellowNational Institutes of Health
  2. 2015
    Mayo Clinic Scholar - Autonomic DisordersDepartment of Neurology
  3. 2014
    FellowMovement Disorders, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2013
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Neurology
  5. 2013
    ResidentAdult Neurology Residency, Department of Neurology
  6. 2013
    ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2010
    InternshipInternship, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2010
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  9. 2009
    MD - Research DistinctionUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  10. 2004
    BAAugustana College

Certifications

  1. 2013
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Top Reviewer AwardNeurology
  2. 2025
    Top Reviewer AwardNeurology:Education Journal
  3. 2021
    Felicia Axelrod Award American Autonomic Society
  4. 2020
    Lawrence C. McHenry Award: An Award for the History of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology
  5. 2016
    Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Neurological Association
  6. 2015
    Safety and Quality AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  7. 2014
    Don Summers Memorial Multiple System Atrophy AwardAmerican Autonomic Society
  8. 2014
    Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Neurological Association
  9. 2013
    Research Career Development Symposium ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology
  10. 2012
    Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  11. 2009
    Research DistinctionUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  12. 2007
    Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Neurological Association
  13. 2004
    Summa cum laudeAugustana College
  14. 2003
    Membership (National Biology Honor Society)Beta Beta Beta
  15. 2003
    Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
  16. 2003
    Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  17. 2003
    Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    FAAN Subcommitee MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  2. 2023 - present
    Member Engagement Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  3. 2023 - present
    Education CommitteeAmerican Academy of Neurology
  4. 2023 - present
    Advancing Women in Academics Subcommittee MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  5. 2023 - present
    Career Leadership Development SubcommitteeAmerican Academy of Neurology
  6. 2022 - present
    Abstract and Poster JudgeAmerican Autonomic Society
  7. 2022 - present
    Review BoardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  8. 2022 - present
    ChairNeurology Residency Education Committee, Department of Neurology
  9. 2022 - present
    Hospital Practice Committee MemberDepartment of Neurology
  10. 2022 - present
    Autonomic Disorders Section ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
  11. 2021 - present
    ReviewerAmerican Academy of Neurology
  12. 2021 - 2022
    Work GroupAmerican Academy of Neurology
  13. 2021 - present
    ChairExamination Committee, United Council for Neurological Subspecialties
  14. 2021 - present
    MemberMultiple System Atrophy Coalition; Medical Advisory Board
  15. 2021
    Vice ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
  16. 2021 - present
    Vice ChairAutonomic Section, American Academy of Neurology
  17. 2020 - present
    Education Committee MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
  18. 2020 - present
    ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
  19. 2020 - present
    DirectorAutonomic Program, Department of Neurology
  20. 2019 - 2021
    Vice ChairAutonomic Disorders Examination and Certification, Education Committee, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
  21. 2019 - 2021
    Vice ChairHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  22. 2019 - 2021
    Vice ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
  23. 2019 - 2022
    ChairMayo School of Graduate Medical Education Neurology Residency Curriculum Committee
  24. 2018 - present
    MemberUnited Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
  25. 2018 - present
    Autonomic Disorders Examination CommitteeUCNS
  26. 2018 - present
    MemberNeurology Residency Wellness Committee
  27. 2017 - 2022
    MemberNeurology Residency Education Committee, Department of Neurology
  28. 2016 - present
    Course DirectorMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  29. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo School of Graduate Medical Education Neurology Residency Curriculum Committee
  30. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Department of Neurology Research Committee
  31. 2014 - present
    MemberMovement Disorder Society
  32. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
  33. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  34. 2012 - 2013
    MemberMayo Clinic Department of Neurology Residency Education Committee
  35. 2011 - 2014
    MemberGradate Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  36. 2011 - 2012
    Class RepresentativeMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  37. 2011 - 2012
    Class Quality Improvement Project Co-leaderMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  38. 2010 - 2011
    MemberMayo Fellows Association Wellness Executive Committee
  39. 2010 - 2013
    MemberNeurology Curriculum Committee, Department of Neurology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  40. 2010 - 2011
    Class RepresentativeMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  41. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  42. 2009 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  43. 2009 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association
  44. 2007 - 2010
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  45. 2004 - 2016
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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