Meet the Faculty
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The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, includes a group of more than 45 surgical, research, and clinical consultants. Our physicians work in an integrated and cooperative group practice that cares for more than 80,000 patients annually. This department consistently maintains an excellent reputation in the orthopedic community and in consumer ratings.
Orthopedic surgeons at Mayo Clinic have expertise in all areas of orthopedics. Many physicians within the department hold joint appointments in radiology, plastic surgery, infectious diseases, oncology, neurologic surgery and pathology.
On a regular basis, Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeons collaborate with specialists in adult reconstruction, pediatrics, sports, trauma, spine, foot, hand, shoulder, elbow, oncology and impairment evaluation.
Faculty
One of the greatest advantages to training at Mayo Clinic is the approachability, accessibility, and collegiality of the faculty.
In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty members are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You will have direct access to the orthopedic surgery faculty at Mayo Clinic throughout the Adult Lower Extremity Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.
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Michael Taunton, M.D.
Program Director
Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: OrthoCarolina
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Matthew Abdel, M.D.
Orthopedic Research Chair
Professor of Orthopedics Professor of Biomedical Engineering Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery |
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Nicholas Bedard, M.D.
Associate Professor of Orthopedics Residency: University of Iowa Fellowship: Mayo Clinic |
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Daniel Berry, M.D.
Emeritus Staff Emeritus Chair Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Harvard Fellowship: Mayo Clinic |
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David Lewallen, M.D.
Emeritus Staff Emeritus Division Chair Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School – Research Fellowship |
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Tad Mabry, M.D.Clinical Practice Committee Chair Associate Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: Mayo Clinic |
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Katherine Mallett, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery
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Mark Pagnano, M.D.
Emeritus Orthopedic Surgery Department Chair Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: Insall-Scott-Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine |
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Kevin Perry, M.D.
Associate Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: London Health Science Centre |
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Rafael Sierra, M.D.
Division Chair Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: Hip Society/Mueller Foundation European |
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Robert Trousdale, M.D.
Emeritus Division Chair Professor of Orthopedics Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowships: Mayo Clinic & M.E. Muller Foundation |
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Cody Wyles, M.D.
Associate Professor of Orthopedics Assistant Professor of Anatomy Residency: Mayo Clinic Fellowship: OrthoCarolina |
Advisors and mentors
On each rotation, you will be assigned to a faculty member's service. This faculty member will serve as your mentor and faculty advisor. They can provide comprehensive educational advice, personal support, and can introduce you and your family to Rochester and the Mayo Clinic system. One of the unique aspects of the Mayo Clinic Adult Reconstruction fellowship is the exposure to leaders in the field of hip and knee reconstruction. A number of past Orthopedic Society presidents and current society leaders are part of our faculty. A leadership curriculum has been designed in order to expose the fellows to leadership training opportunities.
Visiting professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures and participate in hospital rounds. As a fellow in this program, you will be encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities. Past visiting professors include:
- 2025 Fellowship Graduation Visiting Professor – David J. Mayman, M.D.
- 2025 Grand Rounds Visiting Professor – James A. Browne, M.D.
- 2024 Fellowship Graduation Visiting Professor – Joshua Jacobs, M.D.
- 2024 Alumni Visiting Professor – Bryan Springer, M.D.
- 2019 Coventry/Graduation Visiting Professor – Steven J. MacDonald, FRCSC
- 2018 Grand Rounds Visiting Professor – Craig J. Della Valle, M.D.
- 2017 Grand Rounds Visiting Professor – David Templeman, M.D.
- 2014 Grand Rounds Visiting Professor – Thomas Einhorn, M.D.
- 2013 Grand Rounds Visiting Professor – Scott Banks, Ph.D.
- 2012 Grand Rounds Visiting Professor – Thomas Fehring, M.D.