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Boyd R. Viers, M.D.

  1. Urologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Appointments

Dr. Boyd Viers is a Urologist specializing in genitourinary reconstruction in the Department of Urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He is the Vice Chair of Education, Residency Program Director and Trauma and Genitourinary Reconstruction Fellowship Program Director. He received his undergraduate education at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. He underwent his medical training at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE and completed residency training in urology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He continued subspecialty fellowship training in trauma and genitourinary reconstruction at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. Research and clinical expertise include open and advanced robotic reconstruction of male urethral stricture disease, ureteral stricture, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, and urinary fistula. He also has clinical and research interest in the treatment of radiation, traumatic, and iatrogenic urinary injury. Dr. Viers is an active member of American Urological Association, North Central Section, and the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed original articles and speaks nationally on topics of genitourinary reconstruction.

  1. Penis injury
  2. Ureteral obstruction
  3. Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
  4. Urethral stricture
  1. Reconstructive surgery
  2. Robotic surgery
  3. Urinary diversion
  • Open and advanced robotic genitourinary reconstruction
  • Male urethral stricture disease
  • Ureteral stricture
  • Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
  • Urological injury secondary to radiation and trauma
  • Genitourinary fistula
  • Urinary diversion
  • Male stress incontinence
  • Reconstruction of male external genitalia
  • Tissue substitution and regeneration for urinary reconstruction
  • Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
  1. 2017
    Mayo Clinic Scholar - Trauma and Genitourinary ReconstructionUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  2. 2016
    ResidentUrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2016
    Resident - UrologyDepartment of Urology
  4. 2012
    ResidentPreliminary Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2011
    Internship - Department of General SurgeryUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  6. 2010
    MD - High DistinctionUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  7. 2005
    Bachelor - Psychology, Summa Cum Laude Iowa State University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    UrologyAmerican Board of Urology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Best abstract presentations 2 – Reconstructive surgery - Best abstracts.Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS)
  2. 2024
    AUA-EAU Academic Exchange Program Scholar AUA-EAU
  3. 2023
    Best Video AbstractAmerican Urological Association
  4. 2021
    2021 Barton Hoexter, MD Best Video AwardAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  5. 2019
    Best Video AbstractSociety of International Urology
  6. 2019
    Best Video AbstractAmerican Urological Association
  7. 2019
    Department of Urology, Teacher of the YearMayo School of Graduate Medical Eduation
  8. 2019
    Best Video AbstractNorth American Robotic Urologic Society
  9. 2015
    1st Place Manuscript, Kelalis EssayMinnesota Urological Society
  10. 2015
    1st Place Manuscript, Segura EssayDepartment of Urology
  11. 2015
    1st Place EssayAmerican Telemedicine Association
  12. 2015
    1st Place EssayDepartment of Urology
  13. 2014
    1st Place Manuscript, Kelalis EssayMinnesota Urological Society
  14. 2014
    1st Place Manuscript, Segura EssayDepartment of Urology
  15. 2012
    1st Place Abstract, North Central SectionAmerican Urological Association
  16. 2011
    Resident Teacher of the YearUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  17. 2010
    Dunlap Award for Highest Academic Achievement in OB GynUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  18. 2010
    Jerald R. Schenken M.D. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Medical SchoolUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  19. 2009
    1st Place Rural Family Practice Paper Competition University of Nebraska Medical Center
  20. 2007
    Nebraska Regents Full Tuition ScholarshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  21. 2007
    1st Place Rural Surgery ManuscriptUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  22. 2006
    Ruth Thomas Medical ScholarshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  23. 2005
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduation Student MarshalIowa State University
  24. 2004
    Athletics All-Around Achievement AwardIowa State University
  25. 2004
    Student Athlete High Scholarship AwardIowa State University
  26. 2003
    Football Letter WinnerIowa State University
  27. 2003
    Student Athlete High Scholarship AwardIowa State University
  28. 2002
    First Team Academic All-Big 12Iowa State University
  29. 2001
    Full-Ride Athletic Scholarship, FootballIowa State University
  30. 2001
    Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor RollIowa State University
  31. 2001
    Dean’s ListIowa State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Program DirectorDepartment of Urology
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberSurgery & Surgical Specialties Graduate Education Committee, Department of Education Administration
  3. 2022 - present
    Faculty AdvisorDepartment of Urology, Resident Affairs Committee
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  5. 2019 - present
    MemberEndourology Society of New York
  6. 2019 - 2022
    Associate Residency DirectorDepartment of Urology
  7. 2019 - present
    Co-Medical DirectorDepartment of Urology
  8. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons
  9. 2017 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Urology
  10. 2017 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Urology
  11. 2017 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Department of Urology
  12. 2017 - present
    MemberProgram Education Committee Member
  13. 2017 - 2018
    MemberEPIC Go-Live Urology Practice Liaison
  14. 2017 - present
    MemberUrology Practice Transformation Subcommittee
  15. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of International Urology
  16. 2016 - present
    FacultyThe Society of Academic Urologists
  17. 2012 - 2013
    ChairAthletic Committee, Mayo Fellows Association
  18. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Urologic Association
  19. 2011 - present
    MemberEndourological Society
  20. 2009 - 2010
    Executive CommitteeAlpha Omega Alpha
  21. 2009 - 2010
    Chair, Committee on Outstanding Volunteer Clinical FacultyAlpha Omega Alpha
  22. 2009 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha
  23. 2008 - 2009
    Vice PresidentNebraska Chapter, American Medical Student Association
  24. 2008 - 2009
    ChairUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center AMA Regional Residency Symposium Committee
  25. 2008
    AMA Healthcare Reform
  26. 2007 - 2009
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  27. 2007 - 2008
    PresidentSurgery Interest Group, University of Nebraska Medical Center
  28. 2007 - 2008
    SubcommitteeAmerican Medical Association Residency Symposium
  29. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  30. 2004 - 2020
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa

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