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Timothy D. Lyon, M.D.

  1. Oncologist
  2. Surgeon
  3. Urologist

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Appointments

Timothy D. Lyon, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Urology and the Urology Residency Program Director at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He also serves as the Clinical Director of the Kern Scholars Program in the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. Dr. Lyon received his medical degree from the University of Kansas and was a resident in Urology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He subsequently completed a 2-year fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he developed subspecialty expertise in the multidisciplinary management of complex urologic cancers. Dr. Lyon's clinical interests include:

  • Robotic and open radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
  • Orthotopic neobladder reconstruction
  • Noninvasive bladder cancer, including intravesical therapy and blue light cystoscopy
  • Surgical management of advanced renal cell carcinoma
  • Nephron-sparing partial nephrectomy
  • Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer
  • Nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lyon is active in medical education and research, publishing regularly in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and providing mentorship to trainees. He is an active clinical investigator and is currently recruiting for multiple clinical trials investigating novel cancer therapies through the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. Dr. Lyon is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

  1. Bladder removal
  2. Neobladder reconstruction
  3. Nephrectomy
  4. Partial nephrectomy
  5. Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer
  6. Robotic prostatectomy
  7. Robotic surgery
  8. Urinary diversion
  1. 2019
    Fellow - Urologic OncologyUrologic Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2018
    Postdoctoral Certificate - Clinical and Translational ScienceMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  3. 2017
    Resident - UrologyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  4. 2013
    Resident - General SurgeryUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  5. 2012
    Internship - General SurgeryUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  6. 2011
    MD - Medical SchoolUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
  7. 2007
    BA - Psychology, Chemistry (minor)DePauw University

Certifications

  1. 2021
    UrologyAmerican Board of Urology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Best Poster, Health Services Research and SocioeconomicsAnnual Meeting: Southeastern Section, American Urological Association
  2. 2023
    Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
  3. 2023
    Best Abstract, Bladder Cancer Podium SessionAnnual Meeting: Southeastern Section, American Urological Association
  4. 2022
    Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
  5. 2022
    Chief ScholarRobert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  6. 2022
    Best Poster, Bladder Cancer Annual Meeting: Southeastern Section, American Urological Association
  7. 2021
    Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
  8. 2021
    Educator of the YearUrology Residency Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2020
    Kern ScholarRobert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  10. 2018
    Reviewer of the Month, July 2018European Urology
  11. 2018
    First Prize, Kelalis Resident Essay CompetitionMinnesota Urological Society
  12. 2016
    First Place, Resident Essay CompetitionUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  13. 2015
    Second Place, Resident Prize Essay ContestNortheastern Section, American Urological Association
  14. 2015
    First Place, Resident BowlAmerican Urological Association
  15. 2014
    Best Poster, Oncology II Moderated Poster SectionNortheastern Section, American Urological Association
  16. 2011
    Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor SocietyArnold P. Gold Foundation
  17. 2011
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyAlpha Omega Alpha
  18. 2011
    Don Carlos Guffey Award in the History and Philosophy of MedicineUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
  19. 2007
    Harry and Christine Lose ScholarshipUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
  20. 2007
    Phi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyPhi Beta Kappa
  21. 2007
    Summa cum laude and Honor Scholar, DePauw UniversitySumma cum laude
  22. 2001
    Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Health Policy CommitteeSociety of Urologic Oncology
  2. 2024 - present
    Peer Reviewer, Microhematuria GuidelinesGuidelines, American Urological Association
  3. 2023
    Abstract ReviewerEuropean Association of Urology
  4. 2023
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Urological Association
  5. 2023
    Abstract ReviewerSoutheastern Section of the American Urological Association
  6. 2023 - present
    MemberComprehensive Focused Research Team
  7. 2022
    Peer Reviewer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma GuidelinesGuidelines, American Urological Association
  8. 2022 - present
    MemberClinical Trials Consortium, Society of Urologic Oncology
  9. 2022 - present
    Fellow of the American College of SurgeonsAmerican College of Surgeons
  10. 2022 - present
    Florida RepresentativeGenitourinary Disease Group Executive Committee
  11. 2021
    Abstract ReviewerSoutheastern Section of the American Urological Association
  12. 2021 - present
    MemberTransformation workstream -- Strengthen the Disease Groups, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  13. 2020 - present
    MemberSurgical Quality Subcommittee, Surgical Committee - Florida, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida
  14. 2020 - present
    MemberSoutheastern Section of the American Urological Association
  15. 2020 - present
    MemberEuropean Association of Urology
  16. 2020 - present
    Clerkship DirectorDepartment of Urology
  17. 2020 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee
  18. 2019 - present
    MemberFlorida Urological Society
  19. 2019 - present
    Resident Applicant ReviewerDepartment of Urology
  20. 2019 - 2022
    MemberAsk Mayo Expert, Urology Knowledge Content Board
  21. 2019 - present
    MemberPractice Optimization and Acceleration Committee
  22. 2018 - present
    MemberBladder Cancer Think Tank, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
  23. 2017 - 2019
    MemberMinnesota Urological Society
  24. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Urologic Oncology
  25. 2012 - 2017
    Education CommitteeUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  26. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Urological Association

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.