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Susan A. Romanski, M.D.

  1. Internist

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Susan A. Romanski, M.D., F.A.C.P., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she also serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Romanski provides comprehensive care for adults, focusing on preventive health, patient education, and long-term wellness. Her clinical practice individualizes treatment plans and collaborative physician-patient partnerships.

Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Romanski brings additional expertise in quality improvement and communication in healthcare. In addition to her clinical role, she is extensively engaged in medical education, faculty development, and initiatives aimed at improving communication between patients and care teams.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Romanski cares for people with a wide range of internal medicine needs, with emphasis on prevention and chronic disease management:

Healthy lifestyle and disease prevention: Counseling and strategies to reduce disease risk and promote overall wellness

Management of hyperlipidemia and hypertension: Evidence-based treatment plans for lipid disorders and chronic disease

Patient education: Partnering with individuals to improve understanding and self-management of health conditions

Patient-physician communication: Focus on effective communication to enhance patient experience and care quality

Research and professional highlights

Dr. Romanski is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and completed her internal medicine training at the Mayo Clinic. She has authored peer-reviewed studies in clinical nutrition, endocrine disorders, and physician well-being. A recipient of multiple awards, including Teacher of the Year, Dr. Romanski has served on numerous educational committees and regularly leads faculty development workshops on communication and teaches in the medical school.

  1. 1999
    ResidentEndocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1995
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1992
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1988
    BS - ZoologyUniversity of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Certifications

  1. 1995
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2013
    FellowshipAmerican College of Physicians
  2. 2008
    Outstanding Woman in MedicineAmerican Medical Student Association and American Medical Women's Association
  3. 2007
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 1997
    Stephenson Fellowship in Clinical NutritionAwarding Organization
  5. 1995
    Mayo Internal Medicine Resident Clinical Research AwardMayo Clinic
  6. 1995
    Stephenson Fellowship in Clinical NutritionAwarding Organization
  7. 1992
    Alpha Epsilon Iota - Outstanding Mayo Medical School Student AwardMayo Clinic
  8. 1992
    Outstanding Student Research AwardNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
  9. 1990
    Clinical HonorsMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 1987
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  11. 1987
    MemberPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  12. 1987
    ScholarshipPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  13. 1987
    National Collegiate Natural Science AwardAwarding Organization
  14. 1986
    Biologic Sciences GrantUniversity of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  15. 1985
    MemberPhi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - 2024
    MemberMayo Medical School
  2. 2013 - 2022
    MemberStudent Promotion and Assessment Review Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2013 - 2016
    MemberOffice of Diversity Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2013 - 2014
    MemberClinical Experiences Theme Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2013 - 2014
    MemberClinical Education Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2011 - 2016
    Admissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2011 - 2016
    Medical School Education Committee, Admissions Committee, Mayo Medical School
  8. 2011 - 2016
    MD/PhD Program Committee, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2008 - 2013
    MemberStudent Assessment Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2007 - 2010
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2004 - 2009
    MemberPatient, Physician and Society Curriculum Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  12. 2004 - present
    MemberAssociation of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs
  13. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy on Communication in Healthcare
  14. 2001 - 2022
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 1996 - 1998
    CoordinatorEndocrine Journal Club, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 1996 - 1998
    MemberEndocrine Journal Club, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  17. 1993 - 1995
    MemberCoordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  18. 1993 - 1995
    MemberGraduate Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  20. 1991 - 1992
    MemberAdvisor Selection Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  21. 1990 - 1991
    MemberUndergraduate Education Committee, Division of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  22. 1988 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  23. 1988 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  24. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

Publications