Elizabeth C. Wight, M.D.

Elizabeth Wight, M.D., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She provides consultative care for patients from across the country who have complex, multisystem, or difficult-to-diagnose medical conditions. Her practice focuses on comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic clarification, evidence-based treatment planning, and partnering with patients and their local care teams to address complex health concerns. She has expertise in fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and also practices in Mayo Clinic's Executive Health Program providing comprehensive health assessments and preventive care for individuals seeking a personalized, proactive approach to their health.

Dr. Wight is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and serves as Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Belonging-Well-Being for the Division of General Internal Medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine, she is actively involved in medical education, mentorship, and the professional development of physicians. Her philosophy of care is guided by a commitment to understanding the whole person: “Every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for as a whole. My goal is to help each patient live their healthiest, fullest life.

Areas of Expertise

• General Internal Medicine: Evaluation and management of complex medical conditions, diagnostic uncertainty, and multisystem health concerns.
• Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS: Assessment and treatment of fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and related conditions.
• Executive Health: Comprehensive preventive health evaluations, risk assessment, and personalized wellness planning.
• Women's Health: Evaluation and management of menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms within the context of overall health and well-being.

Research & Professional Highlights

Dr. Wight's scholarly work includes publications and presentations related to fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, post-COVID conditions, physician well-being, and healthcare equity. She has presented regionally and nationally on topics including central sensitization, complex symptom-based disorders, physician development, and inclusive excellence in academic medicine. As Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Belonging & Well-Being in the Division of General Internal Medicine, she leads initiatives that support mentorship, professional growth, and physician well-being.