Biographical summary
Hannah C. Nordhues, M.D., M.S.C.P., F.A.C.P., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. As a Menopause Society Certified Physician, Dr. Nordhues specializes in general internal medicine with a clinical focus on women's health, sexual health, and preventative care across all stages of adulthood. She partners with individuals to address complex health needs, offering comprehensive general and specialty-level medicine tailored to each person's goals and values.
"I am passionate about empowering patients through education, helping them understand their medical conditions and individual risks so they can make informed decisions about their healthcare, lifestyle, and overall well-being," says Dr. Nordhues.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Nordhues provides evidence-based, patient-centered care with a focus on comprehensive internal medicine and women's health:
- Perimenopause and menopause management: Evaluating symptoms, providing individualized treatment strategies, and improving quality of life
- Sexual health concerns: Addressing conditions such as genitourinary syndrome of menopause and other sexual health challenges
- Preventive health and wellness: Partnering with patients to reduce risks and promote long-term health through screenings and counseling
- General internal medicine care: Managing chronic conditions and offering coordinated, comprehensive care for adults
Research and Education
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Nordhues serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. She is actively involved in medical education, quality improvement, and curriculum development focused on evidence-based medicine, empathetic communication, and professional identity formation. Dr. Nordhues has published research in areas such as women's health, medical education, and reducing bias in healthcare. She is board-certified in internal medicine and recognized for excellence in clinical teaching and patient experience at Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Nordhues enjoys gardening, reading, watercolor painting, and spending time with her family.
Conditions treated
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
Doctorate of MedicineUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 2010
BS - BiologyCreighton University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2017
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2025
Excellence in MentoringDivision of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2025
Outstanding Quality Improvement Project AwardMayo Clinic Enterprise
- 2024
Department of Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Program Highest Rated Clinician Educators AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2024
2023 Patient Experience Provider Recognition Award Mayo Clinic Enterprise
- 2023
Educational Excellence AwardGeneral Internal Medicine
- 2023
Department of Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Program Highest Rated Clinician Educators AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2022
Department of Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Program Highest Rated Clinician Educators AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2020
Excellence in Clinical Teaching Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020
2020 Patient Experience Provider Recognition Award Mayo Clinic Enterprise
- 2019
Excellence in Clinical TeachingDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Excellence in Clinical Teaching Department of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberWomen's Health Executive Subcommittee (WHES), Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
- 2020 - present
Physician ChampionAmbulatory Complex Patient Behaviors Group, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020 - present
MemberEducation Executive Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020 - present
MemberInternal Medicine Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020 - present
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- 2019 - present
MemberNorth American Menopause Society
- 2019 - 2022
Committee MemberCenter for Women's Health Executive Operations Committee
- 2019 - present
Committee MemberVisiting Medical Student Clerkship Program Committee
- 2018 - present
MemberInternational Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
- 2017 - 2018
MemberInternal Medicine Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2016 - present
MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2015 - 2017
Co-FounderResident Experience Discussion (RED)
Publications