Biographical summary
Regina M. Mackey, M.D., is a specialist in palliative medicine, with specialty interest in cancer pain and cancer-related symptoms. Her clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of symptoms associated with severe diseases, such as cancer, CHF, COPD, renal disease
- Complex coordination of care
- Goals of care discussions with patients with severe illness, helping coordinate care, empowering patients to understand their disease process and the possible plans for care
- Understanding each patient's unique expectations of living with chronic disease and collaborating with patients and families to make a full informed decision
- Identifying techniques to better communicate with patients and their families
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Mackey is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Interests
- Cancer pain
- Cancer-related anorexia, cachexia
- Mucosities
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
Fellowship - Palliative CareUniversity of Texas MD Anderson
- 2016
Residency - Family MedicineLoma Linda University
- 2000
Fellowship - Pediatric AnesthesiologyInstituto Fernandes Figueira Rio de Janeiro
- 1996
FellowshipInstituto National DO Cancer
- 1995
Residency - AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology Service D' Anesthesie Et Reanimation Chirurgicale II
- 1994
Residency - AnesthesiologyCet of Joinville, SC, Sociedade Brasileira De Anesthesiology
- 1992
MDUniversidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro Faculdade De Ciencias Medicas
- 1986
Undergraduate Studies - Premed StudiesCurso Miguel Couto
- 1985
Undergraduate Studies - Laboratory Science and Chemistry AnalysisColegio Impacto
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
- 2016
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
MemberEuropean Association for Palliative Care
- 2018 - present
Study Section MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in cancer and the International Society for Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) Symposium
- 2018 - present
Physician LeadAsk Mayo Expert, Enterprise Palliative Medicine Independent Multi-specialty Practice
- 2018 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Palliative Medicine Independent Multi-Specialty Practice - Midwest
- 2018 - present
MemberAAHPM Workforce Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberPalliative Medicine Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2017 - present
Active MemberAmerican Society for Clinical Oncology
- 2017 - present
MemberPalliative Care Committee, Department Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2017 - present
M.D.-Ph.D. Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Publications