DepartmentsOphthalmologySurgerySpecialty GroupsCataract Surgery ClinicLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Conditions treatedCataract Procedures performedCataract surgeryEye care InterestsComprehensive ophthalmologyCataract surgery Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2001ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2001Resident - OphthalmologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1997Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1996MDWashington University School of Medicine1992BS - Finance: Corporate Finance, Investments and BankingUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign1991BS - ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2002OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyAwards and honors20182018 Featured PaperAmerican Board of Ophthalmology2007First Prize Educational VideoEuropean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery2007Best Poster AwardSociety of European Ophthalmology2004Teacher of the Year, OphthalmologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration2004Best Paper of SessionASCRS World's Ten Most Challenging Cataract Surgery Cases Symposium2001Mayo Medical School Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic1991Phi Beta Kappa/Bronze TabletUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign1991University Honors-Bronze TabletAwarding Organization Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Book AwardMayo Clinic Award For Excellence in Physical DiagnosisAmerican College of Physicians Marion-Clinton County Medical Society ScholarshipAwarding Organization Carl Hall Medical ScholarshipAwarding OrganizationShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2011 - 2014Associate DirectorResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology2009 - 2014MemberCommittee for Resident Education, American Academy of Ophthalmology2009 - 2011ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2007 - 2010Written Examination AssociateAmerican Board of Ophthalmology2007 - 2009MemberGraduate School Credentialing and Recredentialing Subcommittee2007MemberProgram Directors Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science2006 - 2008Editorial Board MemberMayo Clinic Health Letter, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions2006 - presentAssociate ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology2004 - 2013MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2004 - 2009DirectorResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology2004 - 2009ChairEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2004 - 2009ChairResident Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2004 - 2009MemberGraduate Education Committee--Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees2004 - presentMemberAssociation of University Professors of Ophthalmology2003 - 2004DirectorOphthalmology Coding, Department of Ophthalmology2002 - presentDiplomateAmerican Board of Ophthalmology2002 - 2011MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2002 - 2003DirectorQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2001 - 2014MemberResident Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2001 - 2002DirectorOphthalmology Grand Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology2001 - presentMemberEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology MemberAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery MemberAmerican Medical Association MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology MemberMinnesota Medical Association MemberHealthcare Information and Management Systems Society MemberSociety for Medical SimulationShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Conditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20222253 Doctors & Medical Staff Mahr, Michael A. M.D.