Biographical summary
Brian Linder, M.D., M.S., completed his Urology residency and then a 3-year Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He provides care for women with pelvic floor disorders and is jointly appointed in the Department of Urology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His clinic expertise includes:
- Management of pelvic organ prolapse including vaginal, robotic, and abdominal surgeries
- Treatments for stress urinary incontinence including urethral slings (synthetic and autologous) and urethral bulking injections
- Overactive bladder treatment including the use of third-line therapies such as sacral neuromodulation and bladder injections
- Urinary incontinence
- Repair of genitourinary fistula
- Management of urethral diverticulum
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Linder is active in research and education, training residents and fellows. He is an Associate Professor in both the Department of Urology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, having authored over 100 peer review publications, book chapters, etc. For his research on pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence he has received several grants and other awards.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Management of pelvic organ prolapse including vaginal, robotic, and abdominal surgeries
- Treatments for stress urinary incontinence including urethral slings (synthetic and autologous) and urethral bulking injections
- Overactive bladder treatment including the use of third-line therapies such as sacral neuromodulation and bladder injections
- Urinary incontinence
- Repair of genitourinary fistula
- Management of urethral diverticulum
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
FellowFellowship - Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic
- 2018
MS - Biomedical ScienceCenter for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) Postdoctoral Master's Degree Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
ResidentUrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Residency - UrologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
ResidentPreliminary Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2010
MDGeorge Washington University School of Medicine
- 2006
BS - BiologyGeorge Washington University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Urology
- 2020
UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
Awards and honors
- 2022
Medtronic Interstim Center of ExcellenceMedtronic
- 2021
Best Video- Benign. McIndoe Neovagina Creation in the Management of Vaginal AgenesisNorth Central Section, American Urological Association
- 2021
Best Poster: Assessing the Impact of Hospital Dismissal Summary Readability on Patient Outcomes Following Prostatectomy North Central Section, American Urological Association
- 2018
Reviewer of the Year, 2018Neurourology and Urodynamics
- 2017
Mayo Clinic Values Council Research Committee grant recipientMayo Clinic Values Council Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
- 2017
Raymond A. Lee Travel AwardDivision of UroGynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- 2016
Axel Ingelman-Sunberg Best Paper Award WinnerInternational Urogynecologic Association
- 2016
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation GrantAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2015
Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident AwardSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- 2015
Traveling Fellowship Award
North Central Section American Urological Association
- 2013
1st Place, Panayotis P. Kelalis Research Essay CompetitionMinnesota Urologic Society
- 2013
Overall Best Abstract- ReconstructionEuropean Association of Urology Annual Meeting
- 2012
Robert J. Filberg-Vancouver Foundation Fellowship AwardRobert J. Filberg-Vancouver Foundation
- 2010
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor's SocietyGeorge Washington University School of Medicine
- 2006
College Debate National ChampionAmerican Debate Association
- 2005
College Debate National Finalist (2nd Place)American Debate Association
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Urological Association
- 2021 - present
Abstract ReviewerSociety of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
- 2020 - 2021
Writing Group MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2019 - 2020
MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Urogynecology Chair Search Committee
- 2019 - present
Physician LeadPractice Optimization and Acceleration- Urology OR Optimization
- 2019
Grant ReviewerAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2019 - present
Knowledge Content BoardAskMayoExpert
- 2018 - present
Associate MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2018 - present
MemberUrology Clinical Practices Committee
- 2018 - present
Clinical Competency Committee - MemberFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2018 - present
Interview Committee - MemberFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2017 - 2018
Project ChampionEmpathic Communication Physician Champion for Department of Urology
- 2017 - present
ChairQuality Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Urology
- 2017 - present
MemberSociety of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
- 2017 - 2018
Video Abstract ReviewerAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2015 - present
MemberInternational Urogynecologic Association
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2011 - present
MemberMinnesota Urologic Society
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Urological Association
Publications
Research activities