Biographical summary
Suzanne M. Tanner, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in sports medicine. Her clinical role at Mayo Clinic is as a nonoperating surgeon with focus on:
- Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal disorders of the limbs, especially shoulders, hips, and knees.
- Educating patients regarding acute and chronic disorders.
- Coordinating care for operative and nonoperative treatment.
- Performing ultrasound-guided injections
In addition to clinical activities, Dr. Tanner teaches internal medical residents and had performed research regarding athletic injuries.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2002
Fellow - Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports MedicineFowler-Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, 3M Centre, University of Western Ontario
- 2001
Residency - Residency in Orthopedics; Orthopedic Administrative Chief Resident
University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 1988
Fellow - Fellowship in Primary Care Sports MedicineHughston Orthopaedic Clinic
- 1987
Residency - Residency in PediatricsUniversity of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- 1984
MDUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
- 1980
Bachelor - Major: Sports Science
Minors: Biology and Chemistry
University of Denver
- 1977
AAWenatchee Valley College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2007
Orthopedic Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2004
Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2018
Principal ReviewerAmerican Journal of Sports Medicine
- 2001
Pharmacia Academia Excellence Award for Outstanding Orthopaedic Resident Research ManuscriptUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2000
Chestley L Yelton Resident Essay Competition, First Place Resident PaperAlabama Orthopaedic Society
- 1998
First Place Poster AwardRocky Mountain Emergency Medicine Conference
- 1984
Graduated with Honors (top 15%)University of Colorado School of Medicine
- 1984
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
- 1980
Graduated Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Denver
- 1980
Honors Program MemberUniversity of Denver
- 1980
National Dean’s ListUniversity of Denver
- 1980
National Registry of Outstanding College GraduatesUniversity of Denver
- 1980
Ski Racing Full Tuition Scholarship, Captain, Women’s Soccer TeamUniversity of Denver
- 1979
Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Denver
- 1973
Top female junior ski racer (18 years and under)Far West Ski Association (California, Nevada, Arizona)
Professional memberships
- 2019 - 2023
Committee MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Self-Assessment Exam
- 2019 - present
MemberSociety for Tennis Medicine and Science
- 2018 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2018 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2018
Committee MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine, Annual Meeting Program
- 2018
DelegateWisconsin Medical Society
- 2017 - 2018
DelegateWisconsin Medical Society
- 2011 - 2012
MemberArthroscopy Association of North America
- 2010 - 2014
MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Bylaws Committee
- 2008
MemberAmerican Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Education Subcommittee for authorship of AOSSM Self-Assessment Examination
- 2007
MemberAmerican Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Education Subcommittee for authorship of AOSSM Self-Assessment Examination
- 2006 - 2018
MemberWisconsin and LaCrosse Medical Societies
- 2006 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- 2005
MemberAmerican Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Education Subcommittee for authorship of AOSSM Self-Assessment Examination
- 2004 - 2018
MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine, Board of Trustees
- 2004 - 2008
Member at LargeAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Self-Assessment Exam
- 2002 - present
MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2002 - present
MemberFowler Fellows Society
- 2001 - 2012
FellowAmerican College of Sports Medicine
- 2001 - 2003
Board Member at LargeHughston Society
- 2000 - 2002
MemberRuth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- 1997
MemberInternational Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) Education Commission, Ad Hoc Committee Sports and Children
- 1997 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- 1997 - present
FellowAmerican College of Sports Medicine
- 1995 - 1996
MemberWomen Sports International
- 1994 - 1996
MemberColorado High Schools Athletic Association Sports Medicine Committee
- 1994 - present
Annual Meeting Program Committee, MemberAmerican Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- 1993 - 1996
FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- 1993 - 1996
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Section on Sports Medicine
- 1993 - 1996
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness
- 1993 - 1996
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Colorado Chapter of AAP Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness
- 1993 - 1996
ChairmanAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Colorado Chapter of AAP Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness
- 1993
Certified MemberU.S. Olympic Committee Drug Control Program
- 1992 - 1997
Board of DirectorsAmerican Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- 1992 - 1995
ChairmanAmerican College of Sports Medicine, Education Subcommittee
- 1992 - 1995
MemberU.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society
- 1992 - 1993
MemberDenver Public Schools Health Occupations Advisory Committee
- 1992
Charter MemberAmerican Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- 1991 - 1996
MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine, Task Force on Women's Issues in Sports Medicine/Strategic Health Initiative for Active Women and Girls
- 1989 - present
MemberHughston Society
Publications