Kenneth W. Merrell, M.D.

Departments

  1. Radiation Oncology

Specialty Groups

  1. Brain Tumor Program
  2. Nuclear Medicine Therapy

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Neuroendocrine tumor
  2. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
  1. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
  2. Proton therapy
  3. Radiation therapy
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2016
    Residency - Radiation OncologyMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  2. 2016
    ResidentRadiation Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2012
    Transitional InternshipGundersen Lutheran Medical Center
  4. 2011
    MD - Alpha Omega AlphaMedical College of Wisconsin
  5. 2007
    MS - Molecular BiologyBrigham Young University
  6. 2006
    BS - Physiology and Developmental BiologyBrigham Young University

Certifications

  1. 2017
    Radiation OncologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Steven A. Leibel Memorial Award American Society for Radiation Oncology
  2. 2022
    Citation of Appreciate Award Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
  3. 2022
    2022 Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer Award Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 2019
    Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Global Education AwardKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
  5. 2015
    Robert D. and Alma W. Moreton Oncology FellowshipMayo Clinic
  6. 2014
    CCaTS GrantDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Rochester
  7. 2013
    Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group Resident AwardParticle Therapy Cooperative Group
  8. 2011
    Honors Medical Society - Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha, Medical College of Wisconsin
  9. 2010
    Engstrom ScholarshipMedical College of Wisconsin
  10. 2010
    Medical ScholarshipMedical College of Wisconsin
  11. 2008
    NIH Summer Research Fellowship GrantMedical College of Wisconsin
  12. 2007
    Graduate Research FellowshipBrigham Young University, Cancer Research Center Fellowship
  13. 2006
    Undergraduate Research FellowshipBrigham Young University, Cancer Research Center Fellowship
  14. 2006
    Research GrantBrigham Young University, Office of Research and Creative Activities Research Grant
  15. 2006
    Academic ScholarshipBrigham Young University
  16. 2006
    Dean’s ListBrigham Young University, Department of Life Sciences
  17. 2005
    Research GrantBrigham Young University, Office of Research and Creative Activities Research Grant
  18. 2005
    Academic ScholarshipBrigham Young University
  19. 2005
    Dean’s ListBrigham Young University, Department of Life Sciences

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    MD LeaderStereotactic Body Radiosurgery Disease Site Group, Department of Radiation Oncology
  2. 2020 - present
    ChairGlobal Bridges: Oncology Training Webinar Lecture Series
  3. 2020 - present
    ChairProton Spine SBRT Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  4. 2019 - present
    ChairMidwest Space Executive Committee
  5. 2019 - present
    ChairMidwest Space Committee
  6. 2019 - present
    ChairSpine Metastasis Tumor Board
  7. 2019 - present
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Global Bridges: Oncology
  8. 2019 - present
    Board of DirectorsGlobal Access to Cancer Care Foundation (GACCF)
  9. 2018 - 2021
    ChairPatient Experience Committee
  10. 2018 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee Department of Radiation Oncology
  11. 2018 - present
    Lead PhysicianMayo Medical Student Oncology Journal Club
  12. 2014 - 2015
    Resident RepresentativeEducation Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  13. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  14. 2013 - present
    MemberEuropean Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
  15. 2012 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  16. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiation Oncology
  17. 2012 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  18. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  19. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  20. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
  21. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Radiology
  22. 2010 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society