David Raslau, M.D., M.P.H.

David Raslau, M.D., M.P.H., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, caring for adults throughout Rochester and surrounding areas. He specializes in preventive medicine with a strong focus on reducing health risks before they arise. Dr. Raslau also teaches as an assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, sharing expertise in perioperative evaluation, longevity medicine, and patient-centered strategies for maintaining long-term wellness. His philosophy reflects the belief that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Raslau's approach integrates prevention, evidence-based care, and personalized strategies to help people achieve and maintain health.

• Weight management: Non-pharmacological methods aimed at healthy and sustainable weight control
• Coronary artery disease: Evidence-based risk reduction and lifestyle optimization
• Diabetes and metabolic health: Prevention and management with emphasis on lifestyle medicine
• Longevity and preventive medicine: Strategies to promote long-term wellness, vitality, and quality of life
• Perioperative medicine: Comprehensive preoperative evaluation and risk assessment for safer surgeries

Research & Expertise:

Board-certified in internal medicine and aerospace medicine, Dr. Raslau earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed residency and fellowship training at Mayo Clinic. He also holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota. His academic experience includes publications and education in perioperative care, preventive health, and quality improvement. Dr. Raslau serves as core faculty in Mayo Clinic's internal medicine residency program and speaks nationally on perioperative and preventive medicine topics.

Personal Note:

Outside of work, Dr. Raslau enjoys family time with his wife and children. Their activities often revolve around the children's interests — biking, basketball, soccer, chess, teatime, and classic video games.