Biographical summary
Christina Anne Dilaveri, M.D., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she provides care for adults seeking comprehensive preventive services
and health maintenance. Dr. Dilaveri's clinical focus includes cancer screening, cardiovascular health, and personalized strategies to support overall wellness. She offers expertise in multimodal approaches to primary prevention and advanced diagnostic screening for individuals in Rochester and surrounding areas.
Dr. Dilaveri believes strongly in the patient-physician relationship and is guided by the principle, "The secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient." — Francis Peabody. In addition to her clinical work, she is board-certified in Internal Medicine and serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
Areas of expertise
Dr. Dilaveri provides evidence-based, individualized care for people seeking proactive health management, with expertise in:
- Obesity and overweight management: Comprehensive lifestyle planning with consideration of weight loss medications when appropriate
- Cancer screening: Preventive evaluation with experience in advanced multi-cancer detection methods, including the GRAIL Galleri blood test and diagnostic follow-up
- Cardiovascular health: Risk assessment using advanced screening such as CT coronary calcium scoring and detailed blood risk markers
- Preventive health maintenance: Personalized strategies for cancer prevention, heart health, and longevity
Research and professional highlights
Dr. Dilaveri is committed to advancing preventive medicine and has contributed to studies evaluating emerging cancer detection technologies, including multi-cancer early detection blood-based screening
tests. She has authored peer-reviewed articles addressing breast health, cancer screening guidelines, and clinical decision-making in preventive care. As an Assistant Professor of Medicine, she teaches and mentors next-generation physicians in evidence-based preventive strategies.
Personal note
Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Dilaveri enjoys traveling and has explored six of the seven continents with her husband. She also finds time for reading and crochet, appreciating both creativity and
connection in her personal life.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2007
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2007
ResidentMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2004
MDUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2000
BA - BiologyMidAmerican Nazarene College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2007
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
2023 Top Performing Provider in ExperienceMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
- 2021
2021 Top Performing Provider in ExperienceMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
- 2020
2020 Top Performing Provider in ExperienceMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
- 2015
National Excellence in Healthcare 5 Star Award: Executive Medicine ClinicNational Excellence in Healthcare 5 Star Award
- 2012
National Excellence in Healthcare 5 Star Award:Breast ClinicNational Excellence in Healthcare 5 Star Award
- 2004
Endocrine Society Medical Student Achievement AwardUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2000
Phi Beta KappaMidAmerica Nazarene University
- 2000
Outstanding Biology MajorMidAmerica Nazarene University
- 1997
Class Rank #1MidAmerica Nazarene University
Professional memberships
- 2016 - 2019
Co-ChairEDI Access/Demand Generation Subcommittee
- 2016 - 2019
MemberEDI IMP Practice Committee
- 2015 - 2020
MemberPractice Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine; Division of General Internal Medicine; Practice Committee
- 2015 - 2020
MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Calender Committee
- 2014 - 2018
Co-DirectorMedical Grand Rounds, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2014 - 2018
Co-DirectorMedical Grand Rounds Advisory Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2013 - present
FellowAmerican College of Physicians
- 2012 - present
MemberSection of Executive and International Health, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011 - 2020
MemberGIM Faculty Development Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011 - 2015
MemberAsk Mayo Expert Content Review Board, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011 - 2012
MemberCommunications Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2008 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Breast Disease
- 2008 - present
MemberResearch Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
- 2008 - present
MemberStaff Meetings, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
- 2006 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2005 - 2013
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2000 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications