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Diane L. Dahm, M.D.

  1. Orthopedic Surgeon
  2. Sports Medicine Specialist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Sports injury
  1. Arthroscopy
  2. Knee reconstruction
  3. Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopy and reconstruction of knee and shoulder
  • Sports medicine
  1. 1998
    Fellow - Orthopaedic Sports MedicineMinneapolis Sports Medicine Center, Minneapolis, MN
  2. 1997
    ResidentMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1992
    MDUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine
  4. 1988
    BS - BiologyWake Forest University

Certifications

  1. 2000
    Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Patellofemoral Anatomy and Research Award for "The Recurrent Instability of the Patella (RIP) Score: A statistically-based model for prediction of long-term recurrence risk after first-time dislocation" (M. Hevesi, M. Heidenreich, C. Camp, T. Hewett, M. Stuart, D. Dahm, A. Krych)Arthroscopy Association of North America
  2. 2015
    Top 10 Poster: Repeat Meniscus Repair-What Result Can We Expect?Arthroscopy Association of North America
  3. 2015
    Distinguished Clinician AwardMayo Clinic
  4. 2015
    Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award FinalistISAKOS - International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  5. 2015
    Scientific Award FinalistISAKOS - International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  6. 2015
    Coventry AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  7. 2015
    AANA Annual Meeting Highest Rated PosterArthroscopy Association of North America
  8. 2013
    2013 ORS Annual Meeting Best Poster AwardOrthopedic Research Society
  9. 2013
    The Mark B. Coventry Visiting Professorship and Coventry Clinical Research Award Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  10. 2012
    2012 AOSSM Annual Meeting Best Poster AwardAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  11. 2010
    Traveling Fellowship AwardESSKA-AOSSM
  12. 2010
    2010 MAOS Annual Meeting Best Poster AwardMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  13. 2008
    Outstanding Teacher Award - Shoulder Instability: Clinical Considerations and Imaging NeedsISMRM 16th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  14. 2008
    Outstanding Teacher Award: ISMRM 16th Annual MeetingInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  15. 2002
    Administrative Committee RecognitionMayo Clinic Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Committees
  16. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition 2002-2003Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2001
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 1997
    Joseph M. Janes Humanitarian AwardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  19. 1993
    Excellence in Medical Student TeachingMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  20. 1992
    Janet M. Glascow Memorial Achievement CitationAmerican Medical Women's Association
  21. 1991
    Student Fellowship AwardNational Osteoporosis Foundation
  22. 1991
    Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  23. 1991
    Bowman Scholarship NomineeUniversity of Virginia
  24. 1989
    Carson Lee Fifer Foundation ScholarshipUniversity of Virginia
  25. 1988
    Cum Laude GraduateWake Forest University
  26. 1986
    MemberOmicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
  27. 1986
    MemberAlpha Epsilon Delta National Premedical Honor Society
  28. 1986
    MemberTri Beta Honor Society
  29. 1984
    Dean's ListWake Forest University

Professional memberships

  1. 2017 - present
    ChairDiversity Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  2. 2017 - present
    Elected MemberHerodicus Society
  3. 2016 - present
    Board MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Medical Publishing Board of Trustees
  4. 2015 - 2019
    MemberOrthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee
  5. 2015 - 2019
    Committee MemberOrthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  6. 2015 - present
    Committee MemberNational Basketball Association Sports Science Committee
  7. 2015 - present
    Committee MemberISAKOS, Sports Medicine Committee
  8. 2014 - present
    Team PhysicianOrthopedic Surgeon, Minnesota Timberwolves Team
  9. 2013 - 2019
    Team PhysicianTeam Orthopedic Surgeon, Minnesota Twins Baseball Team
  10. 2013 - 2015
    Committee ChairMajor League Baseball Knee Research Committee
  11. 2013
    MemberNominating Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  12. 2013 - present
    Committee MemberTraveling Fellowship Committee, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  13. 2013 - present
    MemberInternational Patellofemoral Study Group
  14. 2013 - present
    Minnesota State RepresentativeCouncil of Delegates, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  15. 2013 - present
    MemberFellowship Committee, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  16. 2012
    Head MLB PhysicianWorld Baseball Classic Panama Qualifier
  17. 2012
    Team PhysicianUSA Basketball Mens U17 World Championships
  18. 2012 - present
    Committee MemberProgram Committee, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  19. 2012 - present
    MemberLearning Center Committee, Arthroscopy Association of North America
  20. 2011
    Team PhysicianUSA Basketball Women's National Team Pre-Olympic Training
  21. 2011
    MemberInternational Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  22. 2011 - present
    MemberMembership Committee, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  23. 2010 - 2012
    CouncilorSurgery and Surgical Specialties, Officers, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 2010 - 2012
    LeaderMayo Clinic Health System Orthopedic Specialty Council, MCR
  25. 2009 - 2013
    ChairSports Medicine/Arthroscopy Program Subcommittee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  26. 2009
    Oral Board ExaminerNational Board of Medical Examiners
  27. 2009 - 2010
    ChairProgram Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  28. 2009
    MemberComplication Studies, Research Committee, Arthroscopy Association of North America
  29. 2008 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Arthroscopy Association of North America
  30. 2008 - 2009
    Chair-ElectProgram Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  31. 2008 - present
    MemberArthroscopy Association of North America
  32. 2007 - present
    MemberProgram Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  33. 2006 - 2009
    MemberSports Medicine/Arthroscopy Program Subcommittee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  34. 2006
    Annual Meeting ChairThe Forum Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society
  35. 2005 - 2006
    MemberAudit Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  36. 2005 - present
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  37. 2005 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  38. 2004
    Annual Meeting ChairMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  39. 2004 - 2012
    MemberRegional Coordinating Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  40. 2004 - present
    MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  41. 2004 - present
    MemberThe Forum Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society
  42. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  43. 2002
    Team PhysicianMinnesota Chill, United States Professional Volleyball
  44. 2002
    MemberMedical Coverage Team, 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, UT
  45. 2002 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  46. 2001 - 2005
    MemberMedical Coverage Team, Minnesota Lynx WNBA Basketball Team
  47. 2000 - 2006
    MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
  48. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  49. 2000 - 2008
    Co-ChairResearch Committee, Sports Medicine Center
  50. 2000 - 2005
    MemberClinical Research Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  51. 2000 - 2005
    MemberWomen's Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52. 2000 - 2002
    MemberResearch Committee, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
  53. 2000 - 2001
    MemberMayo Infection Surveillance Subcommittee (MISSC), Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  54. 2000 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  55. 2000 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Sports Medicine Center
  56. 1999 - present
    Mayo RepresentativeAnkle Sprain Guideline, Institute for Clinical Systems Integration
  57. 1999 - present
    MemberInstitute for Clinical Systems Integration
  58. 1999 - 2001
    Co-ChairResearch Council, Women's Sports Foundation
  59. 1999 - 2000
    MemberMedical Coverage Team, National Wrestling Championships, National Junior College Athletic Association
  60. 1999 - present
    MemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  61. 1998 - 2000
    Team PhysicianRochester Skeeters IBA Basketball Team
  62. 1998
    MemberMedical Coverage Team, USA Cup Soccer Tournament, Blaine, MN
  63. 1998 - present
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, Women's Sports Foundation
  64. 1998 - present
    MemberOlmsted County Medical Society
  65. 1998 - present
    MemberRochester Area High School Students, Annual Pre-participation Physical Examination
  66. 1997 - present
    MemberMedical Coverage Team, Minnesota Twins Baseball Team
  67. 1996 - present
    MemberWomen's Sports Foundation
  68. 1992 - 1993
    MemberCommittee on Ethics and Legal Affairs, Minnesota Medical Association
  69. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  70. 1992 - present
    MemberRuth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
  71. 1992 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  72. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  73.  
    ChairRegional Coordinating Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  74.  
    ReviewerResearch and Medical Related Publications, Women's Sports Foundation
  75.  
    ReviewerGrant Applications and Scholarships, Women's Sports Foundation

Publications

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Research activities

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