Konstantinos N. Lazaridis, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist

Departments

  1. Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Konstantinos N. Lazaridis, M.D., is a hepatologist and gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he serves as a consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Lazaridis provides care for people with complex liver and digestive system conditions, focusing on individualized treatment strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Lazaridis takes a comprehensive approach to managing liver and gastrointestinal health. His areas of expertise include:

  • Liver disorders: Specialized care for a range of acute and chronic liver diseases, including cholestatic liver diseases and liver cancers
  • Digestive system disorders: Advanced evaluation and treatment strategies for complex gastrointestinal conditions
  • Translational hepatology research: Dedicated to improving understanding and outcomes for chronic cholestatic liver diseases

Research and expertise

Dr. Lazaridis is widely recognized for his research in hepatology, particularly in the fields of genetics and personalized medicine for liver conditions. His academic work includes large-scale genomics and exposomics studies that aim to uncover underlying mechanisms of liver disease and translate insights into clinical care.

Care philosophy

"Primum non nocere — first, do no harm."

Outside his clinical and research work, he enjoys cooking, landscaping and gardening, and studying industrial design.

  1. Liver cancer
  2. Primary biliary cholangitis
  3. Primary sclerosing cholangitis
  • Genetics of cholestatic liver disease
  • Adult cholestatic liver diseases
  • Hepatobiliary neoplasia
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2000
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2000
    Fellow - GastroenterologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1996
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1996
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1994
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1993
    Internship - Internal MedicineVeterans Administration Medical Center, Georgetown University
  7. 1992
    Research Fellowship - Molecular ImmunologyUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  8. 1989
    MDUniversity of Ioannina

Certifications

  1. 2001
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Professor of Individualized Medicine ResearchMayo Clinic
  2. 2024
    Impact in ResearchDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  3. 2019
    Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD)American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  4. 2017
    Landmark Contributions to the LiteratureDepartment of Medicine Education and Research
  5. 2015
    American Society for Clinical InvestigationAmerican Society for Clinical Investigation
  6. 2008
    Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)American College of Physicians
  7. 2008
    American Gastroenterological Association Fellow (AGAF)American Gastroenterological Association
  8. 2007
    New Investigator AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  9. 2002
    Liver Scholar AwardAmerican Liver Foundation
  10. 2002
    Research Scholar AwardFoundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition, American Gastroenterological Association
  11. 2000
    J. Arnold Bargen Award in GastroenterologyMayo Clinic
  12. 1999
    Eugenie M. Bolz Scholarship in GastroenterologyMayo Clinic
  13. 1998
    Donald C. Balfour Award for Meritorious ResearchMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 1997
    Astra-Merck Advanced Research Training AwardAmerican Digestive Health Foundation/American Gastroenterological Association
  15. 1997
    Internal Medicine Fellow Research AwardMayo Clinic
  16. 1997
    Evelyn and James Silver Fellowship AwardAmerican Liver Foundation
  17. 1996
    Hartz Foundation Young Investigator AwardMayo Clinic
  18. 1995
    Trainee Investigator AwardClinical Research Meeting (AFCR, AAP, ASCI)
  19. 1992
    Honored First Year Clinical ResidentResearch Festival, National Institutes of Health
  20. 1989
    Valedictorian Graduating Medical School ClassUniversity of Ioannina
  21. 1989
    Doctor of Medicine (summa cum laude)University of Ioannina
  22. 1983
    First Rank in Medical School ClassGreek State Scholarship Foundation, Greece

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    ChairDepartment of Medicine Research Chairs Committee
  2. 2019 - present
    FellowAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  3. 2015 - 2020
    ChairMayo Clinic Research Core Subcommittee
  4. 2014 - 2017
    Co-ChairIndividualized Medicine Clinic Cancer Task Force, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  5. 2014 - 2016
    Course DirectorCIM Program Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  6. 2013 - 2014
    ChairNext Generation Sequencing in Cancer Task Force, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  7. 2012 - 2021
    DirectorClinomics Translational Program, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  8. 2012 - 2016
    ChairIndividualized Medicine Working Group, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  9. 2012 - 2016
    DirectorIndividualized Medicine Clinic, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  10. 2011 - 2013
    ChairDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Research Associate Consultant Task Force
  11. 2011
    ChairPathology Working Group, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  12. 2011 - present
    MemberIndividualized Medicine Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  13. 2011 - present
    MemberCIM Program Directors Meeting, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  14. 2010 - 2015
    MemberDepartment of Medicine Research Chairs Committee
  15. 2010 - 2015
    ChairDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Committee
  16. 2008 - 2009
    Assistant ChairDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Committee
  17. 2004 - 2005
    MemberS.C. Johnson Genomics of Addiction Program
  18. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Human Genetics
  19. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  20. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  21. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  22. 1997 - present
    MemberEuropean Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  23. 1996 - 2001
    Trainee MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  24. 1996 - 2000
    Trainee MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  25. 1996 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  26. 1993 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  27. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  28. 1992 - 2000
    AssociateAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  29. 1989 - present
    MemberMedical Association of Thessaloniki, Greece