Katie S. Handlogten, M.D.

Kathryn "Katie" S. Handlogten, M.D., is an anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, caring for both children and adults. Dr. Handlogten specializes in providing anesthesia and sedation for people undergoing a wide range of procedures, with a particular focus on pediatric anesthesia and acute pain management. She combines clinical expertise with technology-driven strategies to ensure safe, comfortable care for patients and families in Rochester and surrounding areas.

Dr. Handlogten values adaptability in a rapidly evolving medical landscape, reflecting the Mayo Clinic philosophy: "Today the only thing that is permanent is change." (Mayo Clinic Aphorism) Tomorrow's Education Seen by Dr. Mayo. Northwestern University Alumni News, 10:17-19 (July), 1931.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Handlogten provides individualized anesthesia care with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and advanced techniques. Her areas of expertise include:

• Pediatric anesthesia: Comprehensive anesthesia services for infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgery or diagnostic procedures.
• Sedation and analgesia: Care for both pediatric and adult patients requiring sedation or pain control for procedures and interventions.
• Pediatric regional anesthesia: Techniques to minimize pain and improve comfort during and after surgery.
• Acute pain management: Specialized strategies to manage pain in children following surgery.
• Clinical immersive technologies: Integration of innovative technologies to enhance anesthetic care and patient experience.
• Systems implementation: Development and application of systems to improve anesthesia delivery and safety.