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Robert Orenstein, D.O.

  1. Infectious Disease Specialist
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Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. C. difficile infection
  2. General infectious diseases
  3. HIV/AIDS
  4. Transplant-associated infection
  5. Travel-related infectious disease
  6. Valley fever
  • Gastrointestinal infections
  • Recurrent C. difficile infections
  1. 1993
    Fellow - Infectious DiseasesMedical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University
  2. 1991
    Resident - Internal MedicineGeisinger Medical Center
  3. 1988
    Internship - Rotating Osteopathic InternshipBotsford General Hospital
  4. 1987
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and SurgeryCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University
  5. 1982
    Graduate School - Graduate studies in Biomedical EngineeringWorcester Polytechnic Institute
  6. 1981
    BS - BiochemistryTrinity College

Certifications

  1. 1994
    Infectious DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1991
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Clinical Practice Innovation Award - Teehealth Infectious DiseasesMayo Clinic
  2. 2019
    Academy AwardAmerican Academy of Osteopathy
  3. 2014
    Outstanding Quality Improvement Project CAUTI ReductionMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  4. 2013
    Clinical Practice Innovation - 10 AwardDevelopment of the Mayo Outpatient Antimicrobial Program - MOPAT
  5. 2013
    Outstanding Faculty Member Award for 2012Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2012
    Excellence Through Teamwork AwardEmployee Recognition Program, Department of Human Resources
  7. 2012
    Clinical Practice Innovation - 10 AwardDevelopment of Mayo Clinic Fecal Microbiota Transplant Program
  8. 2011
    Outstanding Quality Improvement Project Award DevelopmentMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2007
    Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Internal Medicine: Infectious DiseasesMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2005
    Mayo Medical School Excellence in TeachingMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2005
    Mayo Clinic Department of Internal Medicine Inpatient Teaching AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2004
    Internal Medicine Resident Education AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2004
    Resident Education Appreciation AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2004
    MIDAS Grant Award for Clinical InnovationDepartment of Internal Medicine
  15. 2000
    Best Attending AwardMedical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Class of 2001
  16. 1993
    Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) Travel GrantAmerican Society for Microbiology
  17. 1990
    Pennsylvania Chapter Clinical Vignette AwardAmerican College of Physicians
  18. 1988
    Radiology Case AwardBotsford General Hospital
  19. 1987
    Manipulative Medicine AwardUniversity of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
  20. 1987
    Internal Medicine AwardUniversity of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
  21. 1985
    Academic Excellence Scholarship AwardMosby Publishing Co.
  22. 1985
    Hematology AwardUniversity of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
  23. 1985
    MemberSigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honor Society
  24. 1985
    Who's Who Amongst American University StudentsAwarding Organization
  25. 1984
    National Deans ListAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2019
    ChairClostridium Difficile Session, Mayo Clinic Subspeciality Reviews in Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  2. 2019
    ChairImmunology Session, Research Forum, American Osteopathic Association
  3. 2016 - 2019
    AdvisorBureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research, American Osteopathic Association
  4. 2015
    AdvisorBureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research, American Osteopathic Association
  5. 2015
    Infectious Diseases, Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2015 - present
    AppointeeAmerican Osteopathic Association
  7. 2014 - present
    MemberCouncil of Science Editors
  8. 2014 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association - Research Subcommittee
  9. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association - Continuing Medical Education Subcommittee
  10. 2014 - 2020
    Editor-in-ChiefAmerican Osteopathic Association
  11. 2014
    Council MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
  12. 2014 - present
    Executive MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
  13. 2012
    Active MemberMayo Clinic Enterprise Infectious diseases specialty council
  14. 2012 - present
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  15. 2011 - 2013
    Team LeaderEnterprise CAUTI Diffusion Team
  16. 2011
    AdvisorCDC- SHEA Western region Advisory Panel for Education on Healthcare Associated Infections
  17. 2010 - present
    MemberArizona Medical Association
  18. 2010 - 2011
    Advisor/ConsultantInfluenza Steering Committee
  19. 2010
    MemberPresident, Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
  20. 2010
    AdvisorAdvisory panel for development of comprehensive program to prevent Clostridium difficile infection, Minnesota Department of Health
  21. 2010 - present
    MemberInfection Control Subcommittee, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2009 - 2011
    MemberClostridium difficile infection reduction task force
  23. 2009 - 2010
    MemberWipe out C Diff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 2009 - 2010
    MemberIndwelling Device Task Force, Hospital Practice Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  25. 2009 - 2010
    LeaderKnowledge Content Board - Infectious Diseases, AskMayoExpert
  26. 2009 - 2010
    Team LeaderWipe out C Diff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27. 2009 - 2010
    President-ElectMinnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
  28. 2009
    AdvisorAdvisory Committee on Pandemic Influenza, Minnesota Department of Health
  29. 2009
    AdvisorAdvisory panel for therapeutic algorithms for 2009 H1N1 Influenza, Minnesota Department of Health
  30. 2008 - 2010
    ChairmanInfection Surveillance Sub-Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  31. 2008 - 2010
    Continuing Medical Education DirectorMinnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
  32. 2008
    AdvisorAdvisory Panel for Novel Neurological Disease Associated with Swine Processing, Minnesota Department of Health
  33. 2008 - present
    ChairmanMayo Infection Surveillance Subcommittee (MISSC), Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  34. 2008 - present
    MemberAsk Mayo Expert Advisory Group, Education Technology Center, Department of Education Administration
  35. 2007 - 2013
    Alumni MentorDes Moines University
  36. 2007 - 2008
    MemberPre-CAUTION Team, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  37. 2006 - 2010
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  38. 2006 - 2010
    MemberInfection Surveillance Sub-Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  39. 2006 - 2010
    MemberSubcommittee on General Medicine Training, Mayo Clinic Committees
  40. 2006 - 2010
    Elected Board MemberMinnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
  41. 2006 - 2008
    MemberInstitutional Biosafety Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  42. 2006 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  43. 2006 - present
    FellowInfectious Diseases Society of America
  44. 2005 - 2010
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  45. 2005 - 2010
    MemberHIV Working Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  46. 2005 - 2010
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  47. 2004 - 2015
    MemberSociety for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
  48. 2004 - 2010
    AdvisorMinnesota HIV Consultation Network
  49. 2003 - 2006
    Grant Application ReviewerPrimary Care Medicine Grants, National Institutes of Health
  50. 2002 - 2017
    Certified HIV SpecialistAmerican Academy of HIV Medicine
  51. 2002 - 2010
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  52. 2002 - 2010
    MemberMinnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
  53. 2002 - 2010
    MemberInfectious Disease Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  54. 2002 - 2009
    Alumni RepresentativeDes Moines University
  55. 2002 - 2006
    MemberFederal Medical Center Joint Conference Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  56. 2002 - 2006
    MemberFederal Medical Center Liaison Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  57. 2002 - 2004
    Genomics LiaisonEducation Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  58. 2002 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  59. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of HIV Medicine
  60. 2001 - 2006
    Secretary1981 Class, Trinity College Alumni, Trinity College
  61. 2000 - 2002
    ChairMatrix Committee, Infectious Disease Clinic, Medical College of Virginia
  62. 2000 - 2001
    Question WriterInternal Medicine Examination, American Board of Internal Medicine
  63. 2000
    MemberTransition Alumni Board, Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines University
  64. 2000 - present
    MemberHIV Medical Association, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  65. 1999 - 2000
    Past PresidentVirginia Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  66. 1999
    Medical VolunteerRainforest Health Project
  67. 1998 - 2001
    RepresentativeVirginia Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  68. 1998 - 1999
    MemberCommunity-acquired Pneumonia, Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center
  69. 1998 - 1999
    PresidentVirginia Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  70. 1997 - 1998
    President-ElectVirginia Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America
  71. 1997
    MemberPlanning Committee, Development of Home Care Curriculum, Medical College of Virginia
  72. 1996 - 2001
    Question ReviewerInternal Medicine Examination, American Board of Internal Medicine
  73. 1996 - 2001
    Secretary1981 Class, Trinity College Alumni, Trinity College
  74. 1996 - 2001
    MemberMedical Affairs Committee, Medical Society of Virginia
  75. 1996 - 2000
    MemberEthics Advisory Committee, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center
  76. 1996 - 2000
    Question WriterInfectious Diseases Examination, American Board of Internal Medicine
  77. 1996 - 1997
    MemberHome Health Performance Improvement Team, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center
  78. 1996 - 1997
    Question ReviewerInfectious Diseases Examination, American Board of Internal Medicine
  79. 1995 - 2001
    MemberVirginia Osteopathic Medical Association
  80. 1995 - 1996
    MemberSubcommittee on HIV/AIDS, Medical Affairs Committee, Medical Society of Virginia
  81. 1993 - 2002
    Co-ChairProfessional Advisory Committee, Care at Home, Medical College of Virginia
  82. 1993 - 2002
    Co-ChairPatient Care Committee, Care at Home, Medical College of Virginia
  83. 1993 - 2002
    MemberAmbulatory Care Committee, Health System, Virginia Commonwealth University
  84. 1993 - 2002
    MemberSteering Committee, HIV/AIDS Center, Virginia Commonwealth University
  85. 1993 - 2002
    Co-InvestigatorClinical Programs for Research on AIDS, NIH-sponsored Clinical Trials Group, Richmond AIDS Consortium
  86. 1993 - 2002
    MemberCommunity Advisory Board, Richmond AIDS Consortium
  87. 1993 - 2001
    FacultyCentral Virginia AIDS Education Program
  88. 1991 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  89. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
  90.  
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  91.  
    Team LeaderClostridium Difficile Prevention Enterprise Diffusion
  92.  
    MemberInternal Medicine Administration Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  93.  
    MemberTransplant Center Discipline Oriented Group
  94.  
    Team LeaderPre-CAUTION Team, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees

Publications

Research activities

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