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Kerry D. Olsen, M.D.

  1. Otolaryngologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Kerry D. Olsen, M.D., is a named professor at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, the Joseph I and Barbara Ashkins Professor in Surgery. He is the past chair of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic and former medical director for ten years of the Mayo Clinic Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. He is an emeritus member of Mayo Clinic Board of Governors and Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees having served for sixteen years. He is former president of Mayo Clinic staff. Dr. Olsen oversaw for fifteen years the construction and planning of numerous major facility projects at Mayo Clinic including the Gonda project, the largest construction project in Mayo Clinic history, and the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. He is the author of the Mayo Clinic Model of Care.

Dr. Olsen received a B.A. degree in economics from Northwestern University and the M.D. degree from the first graduating class of Mayo Medical School. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in otolaryngology at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and facial plastic surgery training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He holds the academic rank of professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in the Mayo College of Medicine. He currently is a member of the Division of Medical Otorhinolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.

He has been named Teacher of the Year multiple times and is in the Mayo Fellows Association Teaching Hall of Fame. He has also been recognized as a Distinguished Mayo Clinician. He has lectured all around the globe on Head and Neck Oncology, Wellness, and Mayo Clinic Culture and Leadership.

His publications number over 250 and he has championed surgical approaches for the removal of head and neck tumors that are commonly used today. He is widely recognized for his surgical practice, which is devoted exclusively to head and neck surgery and was one of the largest head and neck surgical practices in the country. Working with the Mayo Clinic Entrepreneurship Program he is President of 12 for Health L.L.C.

His greatest source of satisfaction is his family, a wonderful wife, four married children, and eleven grandchildren. Dr. Olsen is often found enjoying outdoor activities at his second home in Hood River, Oregon, exercising regularly, or traveling on adventurous outdoor trips around the globe.

  1. Head and neck cancer
  2. Laryngitis
  3. Salivary gland tumor
  1. Head surgery
  2. Neck surgery
  • Head and neck tumors — benign and malignant
  • General otorhinolaryngology — head and neck surgery
  1. 1981
    Fellow - Facial Plastic SurgeryMassachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  2. 1981
    MS - Degree in Otolaryngology; Nasal Obstruction and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (thesis title)University of Minnesota
  3. 1981
    Resident - OtolaryngologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1977
    Internship - General SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1976
    MD - Member first graduating classMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1972
    BA - Major - Economics; Phi Beta KappaNorthwestern University

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Presidential CitationTriological Society 2017: The American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc.
  2. 2017
    Presidential Guest of HonorAmerican Broncho-Esophageal Association
  3. 2015
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  4. 2014
    Joseph I. and Barbara Ashkins Professor of SurgeryNamed Professorship Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  5. 2014
    Vitals Patients' Choice AwardVitals.com
  6. 2014
    America's Top Doctors for Cancer 2014Showmark Media LLC
  7. 2013
    2012 Patients' Choice 5 Year HonoreeAmerican Registry-Castle Connolly
  8. 2013
    Presidential CitationTriological Society Council, American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc. (Triological Society)
  9. 2012
    America's Top Doctors for CancerCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  10. 2012
    Top 1% of PhysiciansUS News and World Reports
  11. 2012
    2012 Patients' Choice AwardMDx Medical, Inc.
  12. 2011
    Top DoctorUS News and World Reports
  13. 2011
    2011 Patients' Choice AwardMDx Medical, Inc.
  14. 2011
    America's Top Doctors for CancerCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  15. 2010
    2010 Compassionate DoctorAmerican Registry
  16. 2008
    America's Top Doctors for Cancer (4th ed.)Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  17. 2008
    Guide to America's Top SurgeonsConsumers' Research Council of America
  18. 2007
    America's Top SurgeonsSLD Industries, Inc.
  19. 2007
    America's Top Doctors for Cancer (3rd ed.)Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  20. 2006
    The Best Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  21. 2004
    Peter Jay Sharp Distinguished Clinician AwardMayo Clinic
  22. 2004
    Distinguished Service Award RecognitionAwarding Organization
  23. 2003
    America's Top PhysiciansAwarding Organization
  24. 2003
    The Best Doctors in America, Fourth ListingAwarding Organization
  25. 2000
    Who's Who in the 21st CenturyAwarding Organization
  26. 1998
    Hall of Fame Teaching AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  27. 1998
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  28. 1998
    Who's Who in Science and EngineeringAwarding Organization
  29. 1996
    Hall of Fame Teaching AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  30. 1996
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  31. 1992
    Hall of Fame Teaching AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  32. 1992
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  33. 1991
    Honor AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  34. 1989
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  35. 1983
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  36. 1980
    First Prize for Clinical ResearchAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  37. 1980
    Maurice H. Cottle Honor AwardAmerican Rhinologic Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2012 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Sesquicentennial Planning Group
  2. 2010 - present
    Member-at-LargeInternational Head and Neck Scientific Group
  3. 2009 - 2011
    ChairWellness Platform, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation
  4. 2008 - present
    MemberHealth Promotion, Health Plan Operations Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  5. 2008 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Rochester Healthy Living Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  6. 2007 - present
    Medical DirectorDan Abraham Healthy Living Center
  7. 2007 - 2012
    MemberEmployee and Community Health Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  8. 2007 - 2009
    Past MemberMayo Clinic Marketing Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2007 - present
    MemberCareer and Leadership Development Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  10. 2007 - present
    MemberHospital Master Planning Group
  11. 2007 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Healthy Living Committee, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
  12. 2007 - present
    MemberInternational Academy of Oral Oncology
  13. 2006 - 2014
    MemberBoard of Trustees - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  14. 2006 - 2009
    ChairScience of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  15. 2006
    MemberMayo Clinic Committees
  16. 2006 - present
    MemberOffice of Provider Relations, Mayo Clinic Health System
  17. 2005 - 2014
    MemberMayo Clinic Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Committees
  18. 2005
    Planning and DevelopmentDan Abraham Healthy Living Center
  19. 1997 - 2004
    Past MemberBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  20. 1997
    Past PresidentMayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  21. 1996
    PresidentMayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  22. 1995
    President-ElectMayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  23. 1990 - 1991
    Past ChairResearch Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  24. 1971 - present
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  25.  
    ChairMayo Clinic Model of Care Work Group, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  26.  
    AuthorMayo Clinic Model of Care Work Group, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  27.  
    Past ChairFiscal and Internal Audit Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  28.  
    Past ChairPractice Integration Projects, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  29.  
    Past ChairMayo Clinic Facilities Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  30.  
    Past ChairExecutive Committee, Mayo Clinic Facilities Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  31.  
    Past ChairSpace and Remodeling Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  32.  
    ChairDivision of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  33.  
    MemberHealth Promotion Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  34.  
    ChairOffice of Provider Relations, Mayo Clinic Health System
  35.  
    Past MemberOperational Planning Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36.  
    MemberCancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  37.  
    MemberMayo Surgical Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  38.  
    MemberMayo Oncology Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  39.  
    MemberHead and Neck Cancer Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  40.  
    MemberMelanoma Study Group, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  41.  
    Past MemberSelection Committee for the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Awards, Mayo Clinic Committees
  42.  
    Past MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  43.  
    Past MemberRochester Education Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44.  
    MemberSurgery and Surgical Specialties, Graduate Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  45.  
    MemberMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  46.  
    Past MemberEducation Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  47.  
    Past MemberAdministrative Committee of Foundation Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  48.  
    Past MemberFinance Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  49.  
    Past ChairAdministrative Committee of the Board of Governors, Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  50.  
    Past MemberPersonnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  51.  
    Past MemberFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52.  
    Past MemberFee Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  53.  
    Past MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  54.  
    Past MemberBoard of Directors, Mayo Group Practices
  55.  
    MemberBoard of Directors, Rochester Methodist Hospital
  56.  
    Past MemberBoard of Directors, Saint Marys Hospital
  57.  
    Past MemberBoard of Directors, Poverello Foundation
  58.  
    MemberBoard of Directors, Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Mayo Clinic Health System
  59.  
    Past MemberLiaison Committee, Mayo Group Practices
  60.  
    Past MemberEquipment Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  61.  
    MemberExecutive Committee, Practice Integration Projects, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  62.  
    Past MemberCampus Planning Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  63.  
    Past MemberDamon Planning Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  64.  
    Past MemberBuilding Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  65.  
    Past ChairProvider Relations Committee
  66.  
    ChairDAHLC Phase 2 Construction Planning Committee, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
  67.  
    AuthorMayo Model of Care Task Force
  68.  
    ChairMayo Model of Care Task Force
  69.  
    Council MemberMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  70.  
    Secretary/TreasurerMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  71.  
    Vice PresidentMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  72.  
    PresidentMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  73.  
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  74.  
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  75.  
    MemberAmerican Head and Neck Society
  76.  
    MemberAmerican Laryngologic Society
  77.  
    MemberAmerican Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc. (Triological Society)
  78.  
    MemberAmerican Board of Otolaryngology
  79.  
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  80.  
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  81.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  82.  
    MemberInternational Skull Base Society

Publications

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Research activities

See a description of research activities.