Biographical summary
Kevin T. Behm, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon and colon and rectal surgeon with a specialized focus on robotic and minimally invasive techniques. His practice is built on a simple but powerful principle: every patient deserves care that is both clinically excellent and deeply personal. Whether performing complex abdominal or pelvic surgery or guiding patients through their treatment journey, Dr. Behm combines advanced surgical expertise with compassion and clarity.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Behm's approach to surgery emphasizes precision, collaboration, and patient understanding. His clinical focus includes:
- Minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery: Expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal techniques to reduce recovery time and improve outcomes.
- Complex abdominal and pelvic procedures: Coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients requiring advanced surgical solutions.
- Patient education and shared decision-making: Helping patients understand their condition, the role of surgery, and what to expect throughout their journey.
- Advanced surgical techniques: Exploring new methods to enhance safety, decrease complications, and support faster recovery.
Research and Education
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Behm is actively involved in research aimed at improving surgical outcomes and advancing minimally invasive approaches. His commitment to education includes mentoring residents and fellows, ensuring the next generation of surgeons is prepared to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Colon, rectal, and anal cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel disease including: indeterminate colitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Robotic transanal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer, rectal cancer and benign colorectal diseases
- Recurrent colon and rectal cancer
- Surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT)
- Multidisciplinary patient care
- Surgical Innovation
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
FellowColon and Rectal Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Residency - General SurgeryDepartment of General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2010
MDMedical College of Wisconsin
- 2006
BS - Biology Major - Biomedical Science Concentration and Chemistry MinorUniversity of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- 2004
Undergraduate Studies - ResearchMedical College of Wisconsin
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2017
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- 2016
General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2024
2023 Top Performer Patient ExperienceMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2023
2023 Quality Conference – Healthcare ReimaginedMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2023
2022 Top Performer Patient ExperienceMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2022
Digital Health AwardMayo Clinic
- 2022
2022 Top Performing ProviderDepartment of Surgery
- 2021
Barton Hoexter, MD, Best Video Award Annual Scientifc Meeting, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2016
Golden Stethoscope Award - Resident Educator of the YearMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2005
Highest Honors - Bachelor of ScienceUniversity of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- 2002
Eagle Scout AwardBoy Scouts of America
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberWestern Surgical Association
- 2021 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2020 - 2021
Candidate FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2020 - present
ChampionSMaRT Champion
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2019 - present
Active MemberRobotic Research Committee
- 2019 - present
Meeting ParticipantRobotics Interest Group, Rochester
- 2019 - present
ChairClinical Competency Committee
- 2019 - present
Medical DirectorMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2019 - present
Practice ChairMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2018 - present
MemberColorectal eTumor Board
- 2018 - present
MembereIBD Board
- 2014 - 2017
Candidate MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2010 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2010 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
Publications