Biographical summary
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.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1999
ResidentEndocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1995
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1992
MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1988
BS - ZoologyUniversity of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1995
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2013
FellowshipAmerican College of Physicians
- 2008
Outstanding Woman in MedicineAmerican Medical Student Association and American Medical Women's Association
- 2007
Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1997
Stephenson Fellowship in Clinical NutritionAwarding Organization
- 1995
Mayo Internal Medicine Resident Clinical Research AwardMayo Clinic
- 1995
Stephenson Fellowship in Clinical NutritionAwarding Organization
- 1992
Alpha Epsilon Iota - Outstanding Mayo Medical School Student AwardMayo Clinic
- 1992
Outstanding Student Research AwardNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
- 1990
Clinical HonorsMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1987
MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- 1987
MemberPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- 1987
ScholarshipPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- 1987
National Collegiate Natural Science AwardAwarding Organization
- 1986
Biologic Sciences GrantUniversity of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
- 1985
MemberPhi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Professional memberships
- 2023 - 2024
MemberMayo Medical School
- 2013 - 2022
MemberStudent Promotion and Assessment Review Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2013 - 2016
MemberOffice of Diversity Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2013 - 2014
MemberClinical Experiences Theme Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2013 - 2014
MemberClinical Education Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2011 - 2016
Admissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2011 - 2016
Medical School Education Committee, Admissions Committee, Mayo Medical School
- 2011 - 2016
MD/PhD Program Committee, Department of Education Administration
- 2008 - 2013
MemberStudent Assessment Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2007 - 2010
MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2004 - 2009
MemberPatient, Physician and Society Curriculum Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2004 - present
MemberAssociation of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs
- 2004 - present
MemberAmerican Academy on Communication in Healthcare
- 2001 - 2022
MemberEducation Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1996 - 1998
CoordinatorEndocrine Journal Club, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 1996 - 1998
MemberEndocrine Journal Club, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 1993 - 1995
MemberCoordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 1993 - 1995
MemberGraduate Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1992 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 1991 - 1992
MemberAdvisor Selection Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 1990 - 1991
MemberUndergraduate Education Committee, Division of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
- 1988 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 1988 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
- 1988 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications