DepartmentsPulmonary MedicineLocationPhoenix, ArizonaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Conditions treatedCOPD Procedures performedMeditation InterestsSevere COPDExercise interventions (pulmonary rehabilitation) and outcomes researchChronic disease management for COPD directed to a behavioral (lifestyle) modification to promote increased physical activityQuality of life in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Mayo Clinic locations Phoenix, Arizona Driving Directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2006Master of Science - EpidemiologyHarvard University School of Public Health1998Fellow - Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineMedical University of South Carolina1996Resident - Internal MedicineMedical University of South Carolina1995Internship - Internal MedicineWest Virginia University1994Research Fellowship - Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineWest Virginia University1990Resident - Internal MedicineInstituto de Investigaciones Medicas, University de Buenos Aires1986MDUniversidad Nacional de RosarioShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications1999Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal MedicineAwards and honors2003Young Leadership AwardAmerican College of Chest Physicians1995Research AwardWest Virginia University1987Outstanding Medical StudentBunge & Born FoundationShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2018 - 2019Advisor/MemberKern Center Scholars2018 - 2019Member Executive CommitteeDissemination and Implementation Research Methods Working Interest Group (DIMwits)2016 - 2019FacultyCenter for Translational Research2014 - 2019Research Committee, Member-at-largeMayo Clinic in Rochester2014 - presentMemberInternational Conference Program Scientific Committee, ATS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme Committee, American Thoracic Society2013 - 2021Scientific Grant ReviewerNational Institutes of Health2012 - presentGrant ReviewerNational Institute for Health Research, United Kingdom Government2011 - presentGrant ReviewerNational Institutes of Health2011 - 2019MemberATS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme Committee, American Thoracic Society2005 - presentMemberAmerican Thoracic Society2004 - presentMemberSteering Committee in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, American College of Chest Physicians1999 - presentFellowAmerican College of Chest Physicians1997 - presentAssociate MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians1997 - presentAssociate MemberAmerican Thoracic SocietyShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publicationsResearch activitiesSee a description of research activities. Conditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20225253 Doctors & Medical Staff Benzo, Roberto P. M.D.