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Anne-Lise D. D'Angelo, M.D., M.S.

  1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Appointments

Anne-Lise D'Angelo, M.D., MSEd, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship training, and board certification, in colon and rectal surgery. She is deeply committed to helping patients navigate complex conditions with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Her approach combines surgical precision with a focus on recovery and quality of life, ensuring every patient feels supported throughout their care journey.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. D'Angelo provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for a wide range of conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Colon and rectal cancer: Collaborative, multidisciplinary care plans designed to treat cancer while preserving function and promoting long-term health.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease: Expertise in surgical management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, tailored to each patient's unique needs.
  • Benign diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus: Advanced treatment for conditions such as diverticulitis, and other non-cancerous disorders.
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques: Utilizing laparoscopic and robotic approaches to reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and improve overall outcomes.

Research and Education

Dr. D'Angelo's dedication to the surgical care of patients extends beyond the operating room. With a Master's in Educational Psychology, she has a focus in surgical education both from a research and an administrative perspective as an Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency. Her work reflects a commitment to better outcomes and a future where patients have access to the safest, most effective treatments available.

  1. 2019
    FellowColon and Rectal Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2018
    Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
  3. 2015
    MSEd - Educational PsychologyUniversity of Wisconsin
  4. 2011
    MDUniversity of Michigan Medical School
  5. 2006
    AB - Psychology and NeurosciencePrinceton University

Certifications

  1. 2021
    Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  2. 2019
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    ACS Jameson L Chassin, MD Award for Professionalism in General SurgeryAmerican College of Surgeons
  2. 2017
    UW Department of Surgery Research Summit - Layton Rikkers Best Oral Presentation AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
  3. 2016
    UW House Staff Association Excellence AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
  4. 2014
    University of Wisconsin Resident Research Day - Best Clinical Research AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
  5. 2013
    Association for Women Surgeons, Starr Poster Competition - Third Place AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Associated MemberAssociation of Residency Administrators in Surgery
  2. 2025 - present
    Associate Residency Program DirectorResidency Program
  3. 2024
    Reviewer, Endowment for Education Research AwardEndowment for Education Research Award (EERA) Review Committee, Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), Mayo Clinic
  4. 2024 - present
    Sit With MemberSurgical Quality Subcomittee, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 2024 - present
    Committee MemberGeneral Surgery Program Evaluation Committee
  6. 2024 - present
    MemberThe Association for Surgical Education - Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Subcommittee
  7. 2023
    Review Team Member2023 Education Science and Scholarship Symposium Abstract Review Committee
  8. 2023
    Reviewer, Endowment for Education Research AwardEndowment for Education Research Award (EERA) Review Committee, Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), Mayo Clinic
  9. 2023 - present
    Medical EditorDivision of Health Education and Content Services
  10. 2022
    Reviewer, Abstract and Poster Submissions2022 Education Science and Scholarship Symposium Abstract Review Committee
  11. 2022
    Reviewer, Endowment for Education Research AwardEndowment for Education Research Award (EERA) Review Committee, Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), Mayo Clinic
  12. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberData Safety Monitoring Board
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberSociety for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  14. 2020 - present
    Commiittee MemberDepartment of Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee
  15. 2020 - present
    Committee MemberColon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee
  16. 2019 - 2024
    Committee MemberGI Endoscopy Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2017 - present
    American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  18. 2013 - present
    Association of Women Surgeons
  19. 2013 - present
    Association for Surgical Education
  20. 2013 - present
    Association for Academic Surgeons
  21. 2011 - 2018
    Wisconsin Surgical Society
  22. 2010 - present
    American College of Surgeons

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