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Natalie H. Strand, M.D.

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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

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English

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Dr. Natalie H. Strand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine. She serves as the Director of Pain Research and the Director of Neuromodulation for Mayo Clinic Arizona.

Dr. Strand believes in the Mayo Clinic value that the needs of the patient comes first. She strives to provide cutting edge medical care that is supported by research.

She is nationally recognized and holds leadership positions with three different pain societies. This allows her to take advantage of a large network of experts. She teaches several times a year at national conferences, and is active in training the Mayo Clinic Pain Medicine Fellows.

She is passionate about helping to improve the quality of life for her patients living with chronic pain.

  1. Arthritis
  2. Back pain
  3. Central sensitization
  4. Chronic pain
  5. Chronic pain syndrome
  6. Complex regional pain syndrome
  7. Muscle spasms
  8. Neck pain
  9. Nerve irritation
  10. Neurogenic claudication
  11. Osteoarthritis
  12. Pain NOS
  13. Peripheral nerve injury
  14. Peripheral neuropathy
  15. Piriformis syndrome
  16. Radiculopathy
  17. Sciatica
  18. Spondyloarthritis
  1. Ablation therapy
  2. Epidural
  3. Epidural blood patch
  4. Epidural steroid injection
  5. Nerve block
  6. Peripheral nerve block
  7. Peripheral nerve stimulation
  8. Radiofrequency ablation
  9. Spinal cord stimulator insertion
  10. Trigger point injection
  • Neuromodulation
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation
  • Diversity and inclusion in pain medicine
  1. 2010
    ResidentPain Medicine Fellowship, Anesthesiology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2010
    Fellow - Pain MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2009
    Resident - AnesthesiologyUniversity of California, Los Angeles
  4. 2006
    Internship - Transitional YearMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2006
    ResidentTransitional Year Residency, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2005
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2001
    BS - Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology Minors: Chemistry/Math/PhysicsHonors College, University of Arizona, Tucson

Certifications

  1. 2017
    Pain MedicineAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  2. 2011
    AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Distinguished Alumni Speaker for Match DayMayo Clinic Arizona
  2. 2023
    Best Abstract AwardAnnual Meeting, Society of Women Innovators in Pain Medicine
  3. 2023
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  4. 2022
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  5. 2022
    Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  6. 2021
    Grant AwardMayo Clinic Arizona
  7. 2021
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  8. 2020
    1st Annual Lisa Stearns Legacy Diversity Award (National Award)American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  9. 2013
    Advocacy Ambassador of the Year (National Award)Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
  10. 2012
    Woman of the YearDiabetes Sisters
  11. 2011
    Honorary Resolution #1760California State Assembly
  12. 2010
    Amazing Race WinnerCBS Amazing Race
  13. 2001
    Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Arizona
  14. 2001
    Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Arizona
  15. 2001
    Merit ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  16. 1997
    Full Tuition Academic ScholarshipUniversity of Arizona

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    President-ElectOfficers and Councilors, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberNorth American Neuromodulation Society
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberGuidelines Committee, North American Neuromodulation Society
  4. 2022
    Planner/Co-HostASPN White Tie Charity Reception, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  5. 2022
    Abstract ReviewerScientific Review Committee, ASPN Annual Meeting, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberSubgroup Charter Practice Redesign & Optimization, Outpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
  7. 2022
    MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee Chair Search Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  8. 2022 - present
    MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
  9. 2021 - present
    Vice ChairOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  10. 2021 - present
    Vice President, Communication and Public RelationsAmerican Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  11. 2021
    Vice ChairSocial Media Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2021 - 2023
    MemberSocial Media Subcommittee, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  13. 2021
    InterviewerConsultant Hiring Process, Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine
  14. 2021 - present
    MemberDiversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, Personnel Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  15. 2020 - 2022
    Faculty At-LargeAdmissions Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2020 - 2022
    Board of DirectorsPacific Spine and Pain Society (PSPS)
  17. 2020 - present
    ChairMedia Relations, IGNITE, American Medical Women's Association
  18. 2020 - present
    Executive Board MemberIGNITE, American Medical Women's Association
  19. 2019
    MemberDiversity Panel, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  20. 2019 - present
    MemberExecutive Board, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  21. 2019 - present
    MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  22. 2019 - 2022
    MemberPain Medicine Panel, Ask Mayo Expert
  23. 2019 - 2021
    MemberPublic Relations Subcommittee, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  24. 2019 - 2021
    MemberConference Planning Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
  25. 2019 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  26. 2015 - 2016
    Clinical AdvisorQuell Pain Management
  27. 2015 - 2016
    Marketing StrategistQuell Pain Management
  28. 2015 - 2016
    SpokespersonQuell Pain Management
  29. 2014 - 2015
    Medical DirectorFreedom Pain Hospital
  30. 2014 - 2015
    Vice PresidentIntegrative Medical Services, Freedom Pain Hospital
  31. 2014 - 2015
    DirectorPublic Relations, Freedom Pain Hospital
  32. 2013 - 2014
    DirectorKetamine Infusion Services, University of Southern California
  33. 2011 - 2014
    Public Relations SpokespersonColgate-Palmolive Company
  34. 2011 - 2014
    Business AdvisorContract Negotiation and Review, University of Southern California
  35. 2011 - 2012
    Patient ChampiondLife
  36. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  37. 2008 - 2009
    Resident DirectorCalifornia Society of Anesthesiologists
  38. 2008 - 2009
    Delegate for UCLACalifornia Society of Anesthesiologists
  39. 2008 - 2009
    MemberReference Committee, California Society of Anesthesiologists
  40. 2007 - 2008
    Alternate DelegateCalifornia Society of Anesthesiologists
  41. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
  42. 2005 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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