Biographical summary
Dr. Michael Underhill joined Mayo Clinic Primary Care-Arrowhead in June 2020. He completed his medical degree at Des Moines University and both internship and residency training in Family Medicine at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Arizona where he served as Chief resident. Dr. Underhill served as a physician in the United States Army, was a co-owner of a large primary care practice in Glendale serving as a Department Chair before transitioning back to Mayo Clinic to focus on education, research, and patient care.
He is board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic Arizona, Department of Family Medicine.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Preventive healthcare
- Obesity
- Management of chronic disease such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia
- Sports related injuries
- Medical Education
- Military Medicine
- Comprehensive Care for the entire Family
- Practice Management
- Supporting self-efficacy and longevity
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2006
Fellowship - Faculty DevelopmentUniversity of Arizona
- 2005
Chief ResidentFamily Medicine Residency Program, Department of Family Medicine
- 2005
Internship/ResidencyDepartment of Family Medicine
- 2005
ResidentFamily Medicine Residency, Family Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2002
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineOsteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines University
- 1996
Pre-MedicalUniversity of Colorado, Denver
- 1994
BS - KinesiologyUniversity of Colorado at Boulder
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
- 2005
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
2024 Mayo Clinic Experience Top PerformerArizona Mayo Clinic Experience
- 2023
2023 Mayo Clinic Experience Top PerformerArizona Mayo Clinic Experience
- 2022
2022 Educator of the YearDepartment of Family Medicine
- 2022
2022 Mayo Clinic Experience Top PerformerArizona Mayo Clinic Experience
- 2007
Member of Epic Sunset Team receiving Service Team of the Year AwardMayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2006
Educator of the YearResidents and Fellows Association
- 2006
Educator of the YearDepartment of Family Medicine, Arrowhead Primary Care Center
- 2005
Resident Teacher AwardSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine
- 2004
Arizona AFP Grobe Fellowship NomineeArizona Academy of Family Physicians
- 2003
Arizona AFP Walter Brazie Fellowship NomineeArizona Academy of Family Physicians
- 2000
Academic ScholarshipDes Moines University
- 1999
MemberSigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honor Society
- 1999
Military ScholarshipDes Moines University
- 1996
Army Physical Fitness AwardUnited States Army
- 1994
Junior Leader of the Cycle AwardUnited States Army
- 1994
Most Outstanding SoldierCommanding General Award
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
Director4th Year Sub-Internship Elective, Department of Family Medicine
- 2025 - present
Assistant Clerkship Director3rd Year Clerkship, Department of Family Medicine
- 2024 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2024
LecturerEndocrinology Block, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2024 - present
Faculty InstructorBasic Doctoring Course, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2023
ParticipantInBasket AI (Artificial Intelligence) Triage - Epic Generated Text Pilot, EHR Reimagined: Process Workstream
- 2023 - present
Site LeadArrowhead Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
- 2023 - present
MemberExecutive Council, Department of Family Medicine
- 2023 - present
MemberPediatric Primary Care Obesity Council, Mayo Clinic
- 2023 - present
MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Family Medicine
- 2022 - present
Physician Executive Lead30-Minute Appointment Care Team, Department of Family Medicine
- 2021 - present
Physician Lead ArrowheadMature the Message Work Group, Department of Family Medicine
- 2008 - 2009
Director of Employee HealthDepartment of Family Medicine
- 2002 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 1999 - 2002
MemberSigma Sigma Phi
- 1998 - present
MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
Publications