Biographical summary
Dr. Boyd Viers is a Urologist specializing in genitourinary reconstruction in the Department of Urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He is the Vice Chair of Education, Residency Program Director and Trauma and Genitourinary Reconstruction Fellowship Program Director. He received his undergraduate education at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. He underwent his medical training at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE and completed residency training in urology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He continued subspecialty fellowship training in trauma and genitourinary reconstruction at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. Research and clinical expertise include open and advanced robotic reconstruction of male urethral stricture disease, ureteral stricture, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, and urinary fistula. He also has clinical and research interest in the treatment of radiation, traumatic, and iatrogenic urinary injury. Dr. Viers is an active member of American Urological Association, North Central Section, and the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed original articles and speaks nationally on topics of genitourinary reconstruction.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Open and advanced robotic genitourinary reconstruction
- Male urethral stricture disease
- Ureteral stricture
- Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
- Urological injury secondary to radiation and trauma
- Genitourinary fistula
- Urinary diversion
- Male stress incontinence
- Reconstruction of male external genitalia
- Tissue substitution and regeneration for urinary reconstruction
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
Mayo Clinic Scholar - Trauma and Genitourinary ReconstructionUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- 2016
ResidentUrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Resident - UrologyDepartment of Urology
- 2012
ResidentPreliminary Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
Internship - Department of General SurgeryUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2010
MD - High DistinctionUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2005
Bachelor - Psychology, Summa Cum Laude Iowa State University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
Awards and honors
- 2024
Best abstract presentations 2 – Reconstructive surgery - Best abstracts.Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS)
- 2024
AUA-EAU Academic Exchange Program Scholar
AUA-EAU
- 2023
Best Video AbstractAmerican Urological Association
- 2021
2021 Barton Hoexter, MD Best Video AwardAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2019
Best Video AbstractSociety of International Urology
- 2019
Best Video AbstractAmerican Urological Association
- 2019
Department of Urology, Teacher of the YearMayo School of Graduate Medical Eduation
- 2019
Best Video AbstractNorth American Robotic Urologic Society
- 2015
1st Place Manuscript, Kelalis EssayMinnesota Urological Society
- 2015
1st Place Manuscript, Segura EssayDepartment of Urology
- 2015
1st Place EssayAmerican Telemedicine Association
- 2015
1st Place EssayDepartment of Urology
- 2014
1st Place Manuscript, Kelalis EssayMinnesota Urological Society
- 2014
1st Place Manuscript, Segura EssayDepartment of Urology
- 2012
1st Place Abstract, North Central SectionAmerican Urological Association
- 2011
Resident Teacher of the YearUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2010
Dunlap Award for Highest Academic Achievement in OB GynUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2010
Jerald R. Schenken M.D. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Medical SchoolUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2009
1st Place Rural Family Practice Paper Competition University of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2007
Nebraska Regents Full Tuition ScholarshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2007
1st Place Rural Surgery ManuscriptUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2006
Ruth Thomas Medical ScholarshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2005
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduation Student MarshalIowa State University
- 2004
Athletics All-Around Achievement AwardIowa State University
- 2004
Student Athlete High Scholarship AwardIowa State University
- 2003
Football Letter WinnerIowa State University
- 2003
Student Athlete High Scholarship AwardIowa State University
- 2002
First Team Academic All-Big 12Iowa State University
- 2001
Full-Ride Athletic Scholarship, FootballIowa State University
- 2001
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor RollIowa State University
- 2001
Dean’s ListIowa State University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Program DirectorDepartment of Urology
- 2022 - present
MemberSurgery & Surgical Specialties Graduate Education Committee, Department of Education Administration
- 2022 - present
Faculty AdvisorDepartment of Urology, Resident Affairs Committee
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2019 - present
MemberEndourology Society of New York
- 2019 - 2022
Associate Residency DirectorDepartment of Urology
- 2019 - present
Co-Medical DirectorDepartment of Urology
- 2017 - present
MemberSociety of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons
- 2017 - present
MemberResearch Committee, Department of Urology
- 2017 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Department of Urology
- 2017 - present
MemberClinical Competency Committee, Department of Urology
- 2017 - present
MemberProgram Education Committee Member
- 2017 - 2018
MemberEPIC Go-Live Urology Practice Liaison
- 2017 - present
MemberUrology Practice Transformation Subcommittee
- 2017 - present
MemberSociety of International Urology
- 2016 - present
FacultyThe Society of Academic Urologists
- 2012 - 2013
ChairAthletic Committee, Mayo Fellows Association
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Urologic Association
- 2011 - present
MemberEndourological Society
- 2009 - 2010
Executive CommitteeAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2009 - 2010
Chair, Committee on Outstanding Volunteer Clinical FacultyAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2009 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2008 - 2009
Vice PresidentNebraska Chapter, American Medical Student Association
- 2008 - 2009
ChairUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center AMA Regional Residency Symposium Committee
- 2008
AMA Healthcare Reform
- 2007 - 2009
MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2007 - 2008
PresidentSurgery Interest Group, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2007 - 2008
SubcommitteeAmerican Medical Association Residency Symposium
- 2006 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2004 - 2020
MemberPhi Beta Kappa
Publications