Biographical summary
Elizabeth A. Coon, M.D., is an adult neurologist, with specialty interest in autonomic disorders and movement disorders. Her clinical focus includes:
- Autonomic disorders such as orthostatic hypotension
- Movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease
- Neurodegenerative disorders such as multiple system atrophy
- Treatment of autonomic symptoms in complex neurologic syndromes
- Working with local care providers to optimize quality of life in patients with neurologic disease
- Testing of the autonomic nervous system
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Coon is active in research and education. Her research centers on both autonomic and movement disorders as well as the history of neurology.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Autonomic disorders
- Movement disorders
- Multiple system atrophy
- Sweating and thermoregulatory disorders
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
Fellow - Rare Diseases Consortium Research Network FellowNational Institutes of Health
- 2015
Mayo Clinic Scholar - Autonomic DisordersDepartment of Neurology
- 2014
FellowMovement Disorders, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2013
Chief ResidentDepartment of Neurology
- 2013
ResidentAdult Neurology Residency, Department of Neurology
- 2013
ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2010
InternshipInternship, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2010
ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2009
MD - Research DistinctionUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
- 2004
BAAugustana College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Felicia Axelrod Award American Autonomic Society
- 2020
Lawrence C. McHenry Award: An Award for the History of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2016
Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Neurological Association
- 2015
Safety and Quality AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2014
Don Summers Memorial Multiple System Atrophy AwardAmerican Autonomic Society
- 2014
Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Neurological Association
- 2013
Research Career Development Symposium ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2012
Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2009
Research DistinctionUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
- 2007
Annual Meeting Travel AwardAmerican Neurological Association
- 2004
Summa cum laudeAugustana College
- 2003
Membership (National Biology Honor Society)Beta Beta Beta
- 2003
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
- 2003
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- 2003
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology Member Engagement Committee
- 2023 - present
Education CommitteeAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2023 - present
Advancing Women in Academics Subcommittee MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2023 - present
Career Leadership Development SubcommitteeAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2022 - present
Abstract and Poster JudgeAmerican Autonomic Society
- 2022 - present
Review BoardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - present
ReviewerAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - 2022
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - present
ChairExamination Committee, United Council for Neurological Subspecialties
- 2021 - present
MemberMultiple System Atrophy Coalition; Medical Advisory Board
- 2021
Vice ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - present
Vice ChairAutonomic Section, American Academy of Neurology
- 2020 - present
Education Committee MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
- 2020 - present
ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2020 - present
DirectorAutonomic Program, Department of Neurology
- 2019 - 2021
Vice ChairAutonomic Disorders Examination and Certification, Education Committee, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
- 2019 - 2021
Vice ChairHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
- 2019 - 2021
Vice ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2019 - present
ChairMayo School of Graduate Medical Education Neurology Residency Curriculum Committee
- 2018 - present
MemberUnited Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
- 2018 - present
MemberNeurology Residency Wellness Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberNeurology Residency Education Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2016 - present
Course DirectorMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2016 - present
MemberMayo School of Graduate Medical Education Neurology Residency Curriculum Committee
- 2015 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Department of Neurology Research Committee
- 2014 - present
MemberMovement Disorder Society
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Neurological Association
- 2012 - 2013
MemberMayo Clinic Department of Neurology Residency Education Committee
- 2011 - 2014
MemberGradate Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2011 - 2012
Class RepresentativeMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2011 - 2012
Class Quality Improvement Project Co-leaderMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2010 - 2011
MemberMayo Fellows Association Wellness Executive Committee
- 2010 - 2013
MemberNeurology Curriculum Committee, Department of Neurology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- 2010 - 2011
Class RepresentativeMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2009 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2009 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association
- 2007 - 2010
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2004 - 2016
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications
Research activities