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Benjamin T. Daxon, M.D.

  1. Anesthesiologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Ben Daxon, M.D., is an anesthesiologist and intensivist with a special interest in complex perioperative and critical care. His clinical focus includes:

  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Acute and perioperative pain management
  • Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) use in the critically ill
  • Use of vasoactive substances in refractory shock
  • Physician workflows, productivity, and efficiency

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Daxon is active in research and education. He regularly teaches residents and fellows and is leading several studies regarding mechanical ventilation.

He is active on Twitter @DoctorDaxon.

  1. 2019
    FellowAnesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2013
    ResidencyWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
  3. 2010
    InternshipWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
  4. 2009
    MDUniversity of Oklahoma College of Medicine
  5. 2005
    BSFurman University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  2. 2014
    AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Above and Beyond RecognitionMayo Clinic
  2. 2018
    Chief Fellow, Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  3. 2017
    Army Commendation MedalUnited States Army
  4. 2017
    Army Overseas Service RibbonUnited States Army
  5. 2016
    Meritorious Service MedalUnited States Army
  6. 2016
    Afghanistan Campaign MedalUnited States Army
  7. 2016
    NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for Resolute SupportNATO
  8. 2015
    Most Outstanding OfficerUnited States Army
  9. 2015
    Outstanding Resident Educator Award, AnesthesiologyWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
  10. 2015
    Belgian Military Physical Fitness Badge - SilverBelgian Armed Forces
  11. 2014
    German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency - GoldGerman Armed Forces
  12. 2013
    Honor PlatoonUnited States Army
  13. 2013
    Joint Service Achievement MedalUnited States Army
  14. 2012
    Paul Mongan Outstanding Resident Research AwardWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
  15. 2012
    Best Resident Research PosterUniformed Services Society of Anesthesiologists
  16. 2009
    National Defense Service MedalUnited States Army
  17. 2009
    Global War on Terrorism MedalUnited States Army
  18. 2009
    Army Service RibbonUnited States Army
  19. 2005
    The True Gentleman AwardSigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
  20. 2001
    Senior Superlative: Most RespectedPutnam City North Highschool
  21. 2001
    Full ScholarshipUnited States Army ROTC
  22. 2001
    Church Vocational ScholarshipFurman University
  23. 2001
    Quarter Tuition ScholarshipFurman University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberSociety of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine
  2. 2023 - present
    Program DirectorAnesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
  3. 2022 - present
    Planning CommitteeMayo Military Education Committee
  4. 2021 - 2023
    MemberAdvisory Panel of Early Career Consultants for the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  5. 2019 - 2023
    Associate Program DirectorAnesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
  6. 2019 - 2024
    Anesthesia RepresentativeCritical Care Independent Multidisciplinary Program Education Committee
  7. 2019 - 2023
    Member and LeaderProgram Education Committee, Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
  8. 2019 - 2023
    ChairClinical Competency Committee, Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
  9. 2019 - present
    MemberMinnesota Society of Anethesiologists
  10. 2018 - 2019
    Fellow RepresentativeProgram Education Committee, Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
  11. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine
  12. 2016 - 2018
    MemberSociety of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
  13. 2016 - present
    MemberSociety of Critical Care Anesthesiologists
  14. 2015 - 2017
    Lead Anesthesiologist for European CommandTri-Service Working Group for DoD EHR Development
  15. 2014 - 2017
    Hospital Pharmacy CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
  16. 2014 - 2017
    Blood Bank CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
  17. 2014 - 2017
    Critical Care CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
  18. 2014 - 2017
    Trauma CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
  19. 2014 - 2017
    Electronic Health Record Super User CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
  20. 2010 - 2017
    MemberUniformed Services Society of Anesthesiologists
  21. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists

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