Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
Fellow - Urologic OncologyUrologic Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Postdoctoral Certificate - Clinical and Translational ScienceMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- 2017
Resident - UrologyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- 2013
Resident - General SurgeryUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- 2012
Internship - General SurgeryUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- 2011
MD - Medical SchoolUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2007
BA - Psychology, Chemistry (minor)DePauw University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
Awards and honors
- 2024
Best Poster, Health Services Research and SocioeconomicsAnnual Meeting: Southeastern Section, American Urological Association
- 2023
Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
- 2023
Best Abstract, Bladder Cancer Podium SessionAnnual Meeting: Southeastern Section, American Urological Association
- 2022
Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
- 2022
Chief ScholarRobert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
- 2022
Best Poster, Bladder Cancer Annual Meeting: Southeastern Section, American Urological Association
- 2021
Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
- 2021
Educator of the YearUrology Residency Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2020
Kern ScholarRobert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
- 2018
Reviewer of the Month, July 2018European Urology
- 2018
First Prize, Kelalis Resident Essay CompetitionMinnesota Urological Society
- 2016
First Place, Resident Essay CompetitionUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- 2015
Second Place, Resident Prize Essay ContestNortheastern Section, American Urological Association
- 2015
First Place, Resident BowlAmerican Urological Association
- 2014
Best Poster, Oncology II Moderated Poster SectionNortheastern Section, American Urological Association
- 2011
Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor SocietyArnold P. Gold Foundation
- 2011
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2011
Don Carlos Guffey Award in the History and Philosophy of MedicineUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2007
Harry and Christine Lose ScholarshipUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2007
Phi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyPhi Beta Kappa
- 2007
Summa cum laude and Honor Scholar, DePauw UniversitySumma cum laude
- 2001
Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Health Policy CommitteeSociety of Urologic Oncology
- 2024 - present
Peer Reviewer, Microhematuria GuidelinesGuidelines, American Urological Association
- 2023
Abstract ReviewerEuropean Association of Urology
- 2023
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Urological Association
- 2023
Abstract ReviewerSoutheastern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2023 - present
MemberComprehensive Focused Research Team
- 2022
Peer Reviewer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma GuidelinesGuidelines, American Urological Association
- 2022 - present
MemberClinical Trials Consortium, Society of Urologic Oncology
- 2022 - present
Fellow of the American College of SurgeonsAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2022 - present
Florida RepresentativeGenitourinary Disease Group Executive Committee
- 2021
Abstract ReviewerSoutheastern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2021 - present
MemberTransformation workstream -- Strengthen the Disease Groups, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2020 - present
MemberSurgical Quality Subcommittee, Surgical Committee - Florida, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida
- 2020 - present
MemberSoutheastern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2020 - present
MemberEuropean Association of Urology
- 2020 - present
Clerkship DirectorDepartment of Urology
- 2020 - present
MemberClinical Competency Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberFlorida Urological Society
- 2019 - present
Resident Applicant ReviewerDepartment of Urology
- 2019 - 2022
MemberAsk Mayo Expert, Urology Knowledge Content Board
- 2019 - present
MemberPractice Optimization and Acceleration Committee
- 2018 - present
MemberBladder Cancer Think Tank, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
- 2017 - 2019
MemberMinnesota Urological Society
- 2017 - present
MemberSociety of Urologic Oncology
- 2012 - 2017
Education CommitteeUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Urological Association
Publications
Research activities