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Timothy I. Morgenthaler, M.D.

  1. Pulmonologist
  2. Sleep Medicine Specialist
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Timothy I. Morgenthaler, M.D., is board-certified in sleep medicine and pulmonary medicine. He is also a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

Dr. Morgenthaler attended medical school at Dartmouth Medical School. He obtained training in internal medicine and subspecialty training pulmonary and critical care medicine at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Morgenthaler's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with central and obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-related breathing disorders, and other adult sleep disorders. His research interests include: outcomes research, novel techniques, device innovation, and health care delivery in the areas of sleep medicine. He also serves as a vice-chair for quality at Mayo Clinic.

  1. Central sleep apnea
  2. Obstructive sleep apnea
  3. Sleep disorders
  4. Sleep-related breathing disorder
  1. Multiple sleep latency test
  2. Oximetry
  3. Polysomnography
  4. Sleep apnea assessment

Main clinical interests

  • Sleep-disordered breathing
  • Improving sleep medicine healthcare delivery
  • Healthcare quality and safety

Main research interests

  • Sleep apnea
  • Healthcare quality
  • Healthcare delivery
  1. 1994
    FellowDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1991
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1985
    Internship - General SurgeryNaval Hospital, San Diego, CA
  4. 1984
    MDDartmouth Medical School
  5. 1980
    BS - Chemical engineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Certifications

  1. 2007
    Sleep MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1997
    Sleep MedicineAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine
  3. 1994
    Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2015
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionGraduate Medical Training, Internal Medicine Residency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2013
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionGraduate Medical Training, Internal Medicine Residency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2011
    First Place, Clinical Research AbstractSociety of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine
  4. 2010
    Excellence in Teamwork AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 2008
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionGraduate Medical Training, Internal Medicine Residency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2005
    Excellence in Inpatient TeachingGraduate Medical Training, Internal Medicine Residency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionGraduate Medical Training, Internal Medicine Residency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, Mayo Clinic Platform
  2. 2021 - present
    MemberExecutive Operations Team - International, Mayo Clinic
  3. 2021 - present
    ChairInternational Quality Oversight Group
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberInternational Clinical Practice Committee
  5. 2020 - present
    Active MemberClinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic International
  6. 2019 - present
    Active MemberMayo Clinic Clinical Decision Support
  7. 2017
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Care Network COPD Readmission Reduction Collaborative
  8. 2017 - 2019
    MemberClinical Documentation Improvement Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Hospital Care Delivery Platform Committee
  9. 2015 - 2018
    ChairVenous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Spread Team, Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  10. 2013 - 2014
    President-ElectAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine
  11. 2011 - 2019
    Adjunct MemberHospital and Hospital Outpatient Accredation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  12. 2011 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic Quality Care Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Advisory Group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  13. 2011 - present
    MemberSociety of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine
  14. 2011 - present
    Meeting OrganizerSociety of Anesthesia Sleep Medicine
  15. 2010 - 2019
    ChairPatient Safety Officer's Workgroup
  16. 2010 - 2013
    Secretary/TreasurerAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine
  17. 2010 - 2013
    Secretary/TreasurerAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine
  18. 2010 - 2013
    Secretary/TreasurerAmerican Sleep Medicine Foundation
  19. 2010
    MemberMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  20. 2009 - 2019
    MemberMorbidity and Mortality Council, Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  21. 2009 - 2012
    MemberQuality Academy Advisor Group, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  22. 2008 - 2010
    Associate Chair, QualityDepartment of Internal Medicine
  23. 2008 - 2019
    MemberClinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  24. 2008 - 2011
    ConsultantStandard of Practice Committee, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  25. 2008
    ChairSurgery + Opioid = Narcan Respiratory Event Abatement Work Group, Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  26. 2008
    MemberSurgery + Opioid = Narcan Respiratory Event Abatement Work Group, Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  27. 2007 - 2016
    DirectorAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine
  28. 2005 - 2009
    MemberQUEST Outcomes Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine
  29. 2005 - 2008
    ChairStandard of Practice Committee, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  30. 2005 - 2007
    ChairWeb Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  31. 2004 - 2006
    MemberMedical Records Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  32. 2004
    RepresentativeNational Summit on Medical Abbreviations
  33. 2004 - 2011
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  34. 2004 - 2006
    MemberAbbreviations Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  35. 2003 - 2006
    Vice ChairCoordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 2003 - 2008
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  37. 2002 - 2006
    MemberCoordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  38. 2002 - 2005
    MemberStandard of Practice Committee, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  39. 2002 - 2004
    PresidentMayo Clinic Thoracic Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  40. 2002 - present
    MemberPlummer Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  41. 2001 - 2004
    MemberSHARE Technology Work Group, Department of Internal Medicine
  42. 2001
    MemberCOPD Exacerbation Guidelines Divisional Work Group, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  43. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine
  44. 1997 - 2013
    FellowAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  45. 1997 - 2000
    RepresentativeMiddle Tennessee Sleep Association
  46. 1994 - 2000
    Medical DirectorCenter for Sleep Health, Columbia Summit Medical Center
  47. 1994 - 2000
    MemberAmerican Sleep Disorders Association
  48. 1994 - 1997
    MemberEndoscopy Committee, Columbia Summit Medical Center
  49. 1994 - 1996
    MemberMedical Records Committee, Columbia Summit Medical Center
  50. 1994 - 1996
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Columbia Summit Medical Center
  51. 1992 - 2013
    MemberAmerican Thoracic Society
  52. 1991 - 1994
    MemberResident Evaluation Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  53. 1991 - 1994
    MemberThoracic Diseases Education Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  54. 1990 - 1991
    Co-organizerInternal Medicine Journal Club, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  55. 1990 - 1991
    MemberInternal Medicine Journal Club, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  56. 1990 - 1992
    MemberElectronic retrieval information systems users group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  57. 1986 - 1988
    MemberUndersea Medical Society, United States Navy
  58. 1984 - 1988
    MemberAssociation of Military Surgeons of the United States
  59.  
    ChairAbbreviations Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  60.  
    ChairMedical Records Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  61.  
    Committee MemberPlummer Project Steering Committee

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Research activities

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