Michael A. Mahr, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist

Departments

  1. Ophthalmology
  2. Surgery

Specialty Groups

  1. Cataract Surgery Clinic

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Michael A. Mahr, M.D., is a board-certified Ophthalmologist who completed his Ophthalmology residency training at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Mahr specialized in adult cataract surgery with clinical and research focuses on cataract surgery outcomes, the light adjustable lens, and big data analytics.

  1. Cataract
  1. Cataract surgery
  2. Eye care
  • Comprehensive ophthalmology
  • Cataract surgery
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2001
    ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2001
    Resident - OphthalmologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1997
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1996
    MDWashington University School of Medicine
  5. 1992
    BS - Finance: Corporate Finance, Investments and BankingUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  6. 1991
    BS - ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Certifications

  1. 2002
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Second Place (342 teams/entrants). Asia Pacific Tele Ophthalmology Society
  2. 2018
    2018 Featured PaperAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  3. 2007
    First Prize Educational VideoEuropean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  4. 2007
    Best Poster AwardSociety of European Ophthalmology
  5. 2004
    Teacher of the Year, OphthalmologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2004
    Best Paper of SessionASCRS World's Ten Most Challenging Cataract Surgery Cases Symposium
  7. 2001
    Mayo Medical School Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic
  8. 1991
    Phi Beta Kappa/Bronze TabletUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  9. 1991
    University Honors-Bronze TabletAwarding Organization
  10.  
    Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Book AwardMayo Clinic
  11.  
    Award For Excellence in Physical DiagnosisAmerican College of Physicians
  12.  
    Marion-Clinton County Medical Society ScholarshipAwarding Organization
  13.  
    Carl Hall Medical ScholarshipAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Charter MemberLions International Club
  2. 2011 - 2014
    Associate DirectorResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology
  3. 2009 - 2014
    MemberCommittee for Resident Education, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  4. 2009 - 2011
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  5. 2007 - 2010
    Written Examination AssociateAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  6. 2007 - 2009
    MemberGraduate School Credentialing and Recredentialing Subcommittee
  7. 2007
    MemberProgram Directors Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2006 - 2008
    Editorial Board MemberMayo Clinic Health Letter, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  9. 2006 - present
    Associate ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  10. 2004 - 2013
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  11. 2004 - 2009
    DirectorResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology
  12. 2004 - 2009
    ChairEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  13. 2004 - 2009
    ChairResident Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  14. 2004 - 2009
    MemberGraduate Education Committee--Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  15. 2004 - present
    MemberAssociation of University Professors of Ophthalmology
  16. 2003 - 2004
    DirectorOphthalmology Coding, Department of Ophthalmology
  17. 2002 - present
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  18. 2002 - 2011
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  19. 2002 - 2003
    DirectorQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  20. 2001 - 2014
    MemberResident Interview Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  21. 2001 - 2002
    DirectorOphthalmology Grand Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology
  22. 2001 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  23.  
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  24.  
    MemberAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  25.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  26.  
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  27.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  28.  
    MemberHealthcare Information and Management Systems Society
  29.  
    MemberSociety for Medical Simulation