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Marisol S. Lance, D.O.

  1. Family Physician

Marisol Sanchez-Lance, D.O., is a board-certified family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, where she provides comprehensive care for individuals and families of all ages. Her expertise includes preventive care and the management of chronic health conditions, with a strong focus on creating personalized treatment plans that align with each patient's goals and values.

Dr. Lance completed her medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, followed by a residency in Family Medicine and a fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Her approach to care emphasizes thoughtful conversations about benefits and risks, ensuring every patient feels informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Lance offers evidence-based care designed to support long-term health and wellness:

  • Preventive care: Screenings and strategies to help patients maintain optimal health
  • Chronic condition management: Care for diabetes, hypertension, and other long-term illnesses
  • Geriatric care: Specialized expertise for older adults and age-related health concerns

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Lance values mind-body healing and enjoys practicing yoga and meditation.

  1. Cryotherapy
  2. Joint injection
  1. 2009
    Fellowship - EthnogeriatricsStanford University
  2. 2005
    Fellowship - Curriculum DevelopmentDuke University
  3. 1998
    Fellowship - GerontologyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine
  4. 1997
    Residency - Family PracticeUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine
  5. 1995
    InternshipBotsford General Hospital
  6. 1994
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  7. 1990
    BS - BiologyFlorida International University

Certifications

  1. 1998
    Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Mayo Clinic Top Performing ClinicianMayo Clinic
  2. 2014
    Spirit of Magnet Physician AwardBaptist Home Health Care
  3. 2013
    Magnet PhysicianBaptist Home Health Care
  4. 2010
    Outstanding Service on the Ethnogeriatrics Committee and for Furthering the Society’s Mission to Improve the Health and Well-Being of all Older PersonsAmerican Geriatrics Society
  5. 2009
    Nominated for an Argus Teaching Award by the Medical Student Class for Introduction to Clinical MedicineUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine
  6. 2007
    Who's Who Among America's Teachers
  7. 2007
    Recognition for Special Dedication and Dependability in Giving 5 years of Continuous ServiceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  8. 2006
    Best Doctors in America
  9. 2005
    Recognition for Outstanding Work in the Donald W. Reynolds Mini-Fellowship in Medical Student Education in GeriatricsDuke University Medical School
  10. 2001
    Recognition for Outstanding Performance in Support of Clinical TeachingTroy State University
  11. 2000
    Excellence in TeachingAlbany State University
  12. 1999
    Outstanding Teacher for Nurse PractitionersThree Rivers Area Health Education Center
  13. 1998
    Resident of the Year AwardMary Lewis Nursing Home, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  14. 1998
    Outstanding work in Nursing Health Service Loan Repayment ProgramColumbus State University
  15. 1993
    Sigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honor Society
  16. 1990
    Dean's ListKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  17. 1989
    Dean's ListFlorida International University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Associated MemberCarman Society
  2. 2020 - present
    Diversity LeaderDepartment of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
  3. 2017 - 2020
    MemberFamily Medicine Clerkship Committee, University of Florida College of Medicine
  4. 2015 - 2017
    ChairAgeWell Quality Assurance and Performance, Baptist Health
  5. 2012 - 2017
    MemberClinical Advisory Counsel, AgeWell Institute, Baptist Health
  6. 2009 - 2012
    ChairEthnogeriatrics Special Interest Group, American Geriatrics Society
  7. 2008 - 2012
    MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society
  8. 2008 - 2012
    MemberEthnogeriatrics Committee, American Geriatrics Society
  9. 2007 - 2012
    MemberBC & BS Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, University of Alabama School of Medicine
  10. 2006 - 2012
    MemberGeriatric/Palliative Education Core Committee, University of Alabama School of Medicine
  11. 2006 - 2007
    ChairDementia Section, Geriatric Fellowship Committee, University of Alabama School of Medicine
  12. 2002 - 2012
    MemberProfessional Enrichment Program, University of Alabama School of Medicine
  13. 2002 - 2012
    MemberMinority Medical Education Committee, University of Alabama School of Medicine
  14. 2002 - 2012
    MemberGeriatric Fellowship Steering Committee, University of Alabama School of Medicine
  15. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians

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