Biographical summary
Janna L. Huskey, M.D., is a transplant nephrologist at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in evaluating patients with end stage kidney disease in need of kidney or kidney pancreas transplant and providers care for them after surgery. She is dedicated to helping patients understand their condition and participate actively in decisions throughout the transplant journey.
Dr. Huskey has particular expertise in hematologic malignancies and kidney transplant. She works closely with hematology and kidney pancreas transplant teams to evaluate patients, coordinate treatment and support long-term care before and after transplantation. She also has an interest in non-hematologic malignancies after kidney pancreas transplant.
Dr. Huskey completed nephrology fellowship training at the University of Colorado and transplant fellowship training at the University of Washington. She is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Huskey is committed to education, mentorship, and fostering joy, connection, and well-being among staff.
Conditions treated
- Kidney disease
- Kidney failure
Interests
- Simultaneous liver-kidney transplantation
- Renal insufficiency in patients with liver disease
- Transitioning pediatric transplant patients to adult clinics
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2012
Fellow - TransplantUniversity of Washington
- 2011
Fellow - NephrologyUniversity of Colorado
- 2008
Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Colorado
- 2006
Internship - Internal MedicineUniversity of Colorado
- 2005
MDMedical College of Georgia
- 2000
BS - BiologyUniversity of Georgia
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2010
NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2008
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2010
Young Investigator AwardAmerican Society of Transplant Physicians
- 2007
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching AwardThe Gold Foundation
- 2007
Humanism Honor SocietyThe Gold Foundation
- 2005
Clinical Scholar AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Georgia
- 2003
Honor SocietyAssociation of Pathology Chairs
- 2000
Cum LaudeUniversity of Georgia
- 2000
Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Georgia
- 2000
President's ScholarUniversity of Georgia
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
MemberGreen Advocate, Green Advisory Council, Green Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberStudent Promotion and Assessment Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
- 2019 - present
Secretary ElectOfficers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2018 - present
MemberTransplant Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Transplant Center
- 2014
MemberPayer Strategy Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2012 - 2013
MemberJoint Adult and Pediatric Transition Workgroup, American Society of Transplant Physicians
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Transplant Physicians
Publications