Biographical summary
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.
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
ResidencyInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
MDCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2010
BS - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna cum laudeLoyola Marymount University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2023
Teacher of the Year, General Internal MedicineTeacher of the Year by the Mayo Fellows' Association
- 2022
2021 "Top Performing Provider" Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
- 2022
2022 "Top Performing Provider" Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
- 2022
2021 Champion for EquityGeneral Internal Medicine
- 2021
2021 Together We Made It Happen- Teamwork Award for the Post COVID Care Clinic (PCOCC) TeamDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Joseph D. Messler, M.D., Fellowship in Internal Medicine for Outstanding AchievementMayo Clinic Rochester Internal Medicine Residency
- 2015
Alpha Omega AlphaCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2014
Arthur Laughlin and Esther Johnson Barr ScholarshipCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2010
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
- 2010
Alpha Sigma Nu, The Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Professional memberships
- 2025
Selection Committee MemberDepartment of Medicine Leadership Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberDepartment of Medicine People and Culture Committee
- 2024 - present
Vice Chair for Professional DevelopmentDivison of General Internal Medicine
- 2021 - present
Rotation DirectorDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020 - present
MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
- 2020 - present
ChairGIM Belonging Committee
- 2020 - present
Active MemberDepartment of Medicine Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) Committee
- 2020 - present
CME Course DirectorDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020 - present
Education Committee MemberComplementary and Integrative Medicine Program, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2019 - present
CME Course DirectorMayo Clinic
- 2019 - present
Commiittee MemberGIM Recruitment Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2019 - present
ChairDiversity Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2019 - 2021
MemberCenter for Women's Health, Executive Operations Team Clinic Practice Subcommittee
- 2019 - present
Active MemberGIM Triage Team, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2015 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha
Publications