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Mark K. Edwin, M.D.

  1. Internist
  2. Palliative Care Specialist
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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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Mark K. Edwin, M.D., is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Dr. Edwin serves as the chair of the Division of Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Edwin attended medical school at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He obtained his internal medicine training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, followed by a year serving as the chief resident in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Early in his career, Dr. Edwin worked in the divisions of Community Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine, before transitioning his focus to Palliative Medicine in 2007.

Dr. Edwin's clinical practice focuses on patients with serious and complex illnesses including cancer, heart failure, advanced lung disease and ALS. His work focuses on symptom relief and enhancing quality of life for patients with a variety of serious illnesses. His work also has a strong focus on pain management for oncology patients.

  1. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  2. Cancer
  3. Heart failure
  4. Pain NOS
  5. Pulmonary fibrosis
  1. Scrambler therapy
  • Advanced pain management for cancer patients
  • Weight loss in cancer patients
  • Symptom control in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Symptom management for patients undergoing radiation therapy or oncology care
  • Assisting patients and families in making complex medical decisions
  • Management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathies
  1. 1995
    ResidentChief Medical Resident Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1995
    Chief ResidentMayo Clinic in Arizona
  3. 1994
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1994
    ResidentMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 1992
    InternshipMayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 1991
    MDCMMcGill University
  7. 1987
    BA - Major: Biology Minor: ChemistryCarroll College

Certifications

  1. 2010
    Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1994
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2016
    Outstanding Palliative Care AwardDonor Network of Arizona
  2. 2007
    Governor’s Award for Humanities in Medicine ProgrammingArizona Commission on the Arts, State of Arizona
  3. 2004
    Clinical Educator-10 Award - Physician - Patient Communication WorkshopsMayo Clinic in Arizona
  4. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 1997
    Academic ExcellenceMaricopa Medical Center, Maricopa Integrated Health System
  6. 1985
    Representative to the Board of TrusteesCarroll College Foundation

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberInternal Medicine Administrative Committee (IMAC), Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2021 - present
    MemberOpioid Stewardship Program Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Quality and Affordability Subcommittee
  3. 2018 - 2022
    MemberEthics Education Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2004 - 2007
    MemberDean's Council, Arizona State University
  5. 2002 - 2007
    ChairHumanities in Medicine - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2002 - 2007
    ChairEthics Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  7. 2002 - 2007
    ChairHumanities in Medicine Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  8. 2002 - 2007
    ChairTransitional Year Residency Coordinating Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 1997 - 1999
    Delegate to AMAAmerican Medical Association
  10. 1994 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  11.  
    MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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