Kristen L. Hanzel, M.D.

Kristen L. Hanzel, M.D., is an internal medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she cares for patients in the Breast Clinic, Executive Health Clinic, and the Division of General Internal Medicine. Dr. Hanzel specializes in preventive care and comprehensive health evaluations while focusing on optimizing health, lifestyle, and managing chronic medical problems. She also has a special expertise in breast cancer risk assessment, breast cancer screening strategies and management/evaluation of newly diagnosed breast cancer.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Hanzel provides individualized care with an emphasis on prevention and risk reduction. Her areas of expertise include:

• Breast cancer risk assessment and management: Evaluating individuals with a high risk for breast cancer and developing screening and prevention strategies.
• Preventive health examinations: Comprehensive health assessments through the Executive Health Clinic, emphasizing lifestyle optimization and early detection.
• Chronic disease management: Evaluation of people with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and lung disease.
• Cancer screening and counseling: Supporting informed choices with evidence-based recommendations for screenings and risk-reducing interventions.