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Nathan L. Delafield, M.D.

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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

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Nathan Delafield, M.D., is an internal medicine physician in the department of Community Internal Medicine. He is an Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Dr. Delafield attended medical school at Indiana University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona with a focus on primary care. In August 2022, Dr. Delafield joined the Mayo Clinic Arizona department of Community Internal Medicine. His clinical interests include metabolic syndrome, diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Delafield's research interests include health disparities, social determinants of health and healthcare diversity.

  1. High blood pressure
  2. Obesity
  3. Type 2 diabetes
  1. Joint injection
  1. 2019
    ResidentInternal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2016
    MDIndiana University School of Medicine
  3. 2011
    BS - KinesiologyArizona State University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Arizona Commencement SpeakerMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  2. 2023
    2023 Top Doc, Internal MedicinePhoenix Magazine
  3. 2023
    Community Internal Medicine Teacher of the YearInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2019
    Teacher of the YearInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2019
    Spirit of Mayo Clinic Award NomineeMayo Clinic Emeriti Association
  6. 2018
    PGY2 Attitude, Excellence and Commitment AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2017
    PGY1 Attitude, Excellence and Commitment AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2017
    2nd Place Overall Research AwardArizona Chapter, American College of Physicians; Arizona Chapter
  9. 2016
    MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
  10. 2016
    Mary Jean Yoder Excellence Award RecipientIndiana University School of Medicine
  11. 2013
    Best Research, Academic Research ProgramIndiana University School of Medicine
  12. 2013
    Scholarship RecipientNational Health Service Corps
  13. 2011
    Summa cum laudeArizona State University
  14. 2011
    RecipientTroy Polamalu College Student of the Year

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    MemberSearch Committee, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2024
    MemberSearch Committee, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2024 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  4. 2023
    MemberPlanning Committee, Annual Meeting, Arizona Chapter
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberEndocrinology Chair Search Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2023
    MemberPulmonary Medicine Chair Search Committee, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2023 - present
    MemberInternal Medicine Administrative Committee (IMAC), Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2023 - present
    MemberGrand Rounds Planning Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 2023 - present
    MemberEducation Content Validation Committee, American College of Physicians
  10. 2022 - present
    MemberHealth and Public Policy Committee, Arizona Chapter, American College of Physicians
  11. 2022 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  12. 2021
    MemberFamily Medicine Chair Search Committee, Valleywise Health
  13. 2020 - 2021
    ChairDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, Valleywise Health
  14. 2020 - present
    Faculty AdvisorSNMA/LMSA, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2019 - 2022
    MemberPharmaceuticals and Therapeutics Committee, Valleywise Health
  16. 2018 - 2019
    PGY-3 Class ChairInternal Medicine Residency, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  17. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians

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