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Eric J. Dozois, M.D.

  1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  2. Surgical Oncologist
  3. Program Director, Colon and rectal surgery, Minnesota
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Eric J. Dozois, M.D., is a colon and rectal surgeon with a special interest in primary and recurrent colorectal cancer and minimally invasive abdominal surgery. He is the chair of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a Professor of Surgery at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. His approach to care is person-centered.

His clinical focus includes:

  • Primary and recurrent colon and rectal cancers
  • Presacral tumors
  • Complex pelvic tumors
  • Minimally invasive surgery

Dr. Dozois earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his surgery residency in the Division of Gastroenterologic and General Surgery and his surgery fellowship in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Dozois is an active leader in research and education. He is widely published in the fields of colon and rectal surgery, pelvic surgery and bowel disease and has been awarded Teacher of the Year by the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

  1. Anal fistula
  2. Anorectal disease
  3. Colon cancer
  4. Colon polyps
  5. Crohn's disease
  6. Diverticulitis
  7. Familial adenomatous polyposis
  8. Inflammatory bowel disease
  9. Lynch syndrome
  10. Polyposis syndromes
  11. Rectal cancer
  12. Recurrent cancer
  13. Ulcerative colitis
  1. Anorectal surgery
  2. Colectomy
  3. Coloanal anastomosis
  4. Colonoscopy
  5. Colorectal surgery
  6. Colostomy
  7. Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery
  8. Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  9. Ileal conduit management
  10. Ileoanal anastomosis surgery
  11. Ileostomy surgery
  12. Intraoperative radiation therapy
  13. Laparoscopic surgery
  14. Minimally invasive abdominal surgery
  15. Proctectomy
  16. Rectal prolapse surgery
  17. Robotic surgery
  • Colon, rectal, and anal cancer
  • Recurrent colon and rectal cancer
  • Hereditary/genetic colorectal cancer
  • Colon and rectal polyps
  • Inflammatory Bowel disease including: indeterminate colitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease
  • Polyposis syndromes and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns and ulcerative colitis) including pouch reconstruction
  • Surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Bowel-sparing operations for Crohn's
  • Re-Operative corrective surgery (for leaks, ileal pouch leak and dysfunction)
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Anorectal disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer, rectal cancer and benign colorectal diseases
  • Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer and rectal prolapse
  • Surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT)
  • Diverticulitis and Diverticular disease
  • Multidisciplinary complex pelvic tumors
  • Multidisciplinary patient care
  • Surgical education
  • Complex pelvic tumors
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Benign diseases of the colon and rectum
  • Presacral tumors
  • Familial adenomatous polyposis
  • Polyposis syndromes
  • Parastomal and abdominal wall hernias (open and robotic)
  • Enterocutaneous fistulas
  • Abdominal wall reconstruction
  • Ostomy dysfunction surgery
  1. 2001
    ResidentColon and Rectal Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2001
    FellowDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2000
    ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2000
    Chief Resident AssociateDivision of Gastroenterologic and General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1999
    ResidentDivision of Gastroenterologic and General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1995
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  7. 1990
    BA - BiologyUniversity of California, Santa Cruz

Certifications

  1. 2003
    Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Mayo Clinic Team Science Award 2017Mayo Clinic Team Science Award
  2. 2012
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2011
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2010
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2010
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2009
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2009
    National Health Information Award, Silver Award16th Annual National Health Information Awards Program 2009
  8. 2009
    Kelalis Essay Contest, First PlaceMinnesota Urologic Society
  9. 2009
    Segura Essay Contest, FinalistDepartment of Urology
  10. 2008
    Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2008
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2008
    Scholarly Opportunity AwardMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  13. 2006
    Subspecialty Teacher of the YearDepartment of Surgery
  14. 2006
    Teacher of the Year in General Surgery and SubspecialtiesMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2006
    First Place Residents and Fellows Research Presentations (Supervising Staff)Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  16. 2005
    Subspecialty Teacher of the YearDepartment of Surgery
  17. 2004
    Excellence of Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 2003
    Best Clinical Research Paper Resident AwardMinnesota Surgical Society
  19. 2002
    Consultant Teacher of the YearDepartment of Surgery
  20. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 2001
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  22. 2000
    Chief Resident Teacher of the YearDepartment of Surgery
  23. 1999
    Howard K. Gray Travel Award, Clinical ExcellenceDepartment of Surgery
  24. 1999
    Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Resident Scholarship, Clinic ExcellenceDivision of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  25. 1997
    "Hungry Dog" AwardDepartment of Surgery

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    Fellow MemberAmerican Surgical Association
  2. 2019 - present
    MemberExecutive Council, Priestley Society
  3. 2016 - 2019
    Advisory Council for Colon & Rectal Surgery, American College of Surgeons
  4. 2014 - 2024
    Board MemberAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  5. 2014 - 2018
    ChairOral Examination Committee, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  6. 2014 - present
    FacilitatorCR eTumor Board
  7. 2014 - present
    Associate DeanMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  8. 2014 - present
    ChairGraduate Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  9. 2013 - 2019
    MemberOffice of Staff Services
  10. 2011 - 2013
    Task Force MemberMinnesota Cancer Alliance
  11. 2011 - present
    FacilitatorSurgical Handoff Task Force, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  12. 2010 - present
    Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Surgery
  13. 2010 - present
    MemberGI-Related Biospecimen Access Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  14. 2010 - present
    Associate MemberWritten Examination Committee, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  15. 2009 - present
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  16. 2009 - 2014
    MemberOperative Competency Evaluation Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  17. 2009 - 2012
    MemberFaculty Development Committee, Program Directors Association, Colon and Rectal Surgery
  18. 2009 - 2010
    FacilitatorMinimally Invasive Surgery Workgroup, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  19. 2008 - 2010
    FacilitatorColorectal Research Workgroup, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  20. 2007 - 2015
    MemberWestern Surgical Association
  21. 2007 - 2011
    MemberOR Allocation Workgroup, Department of Surgery
  22. 2007 - 2009
    MemberResidency Review Committee Appointee, American College of Surgeons
  23. 2007 - present
    MemberOn Call Task Force Committee, Department of Surgery
  24. 2006 - 2013
    Residency Review Committee
  25. 2006 - 2012
    MemberResidency Review Committee for Colon and Rectal Surgery, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
  26. 2006 - 2012
    Secretary/TreasurerPriestley Society
  27. 2006 - 2009
    FacilitatorYoung Onset Colorectal Cancer Workgroup, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  28. 2006 - 2009
    Appointed MemberResidency Review Committee
  29. 2006 - 2008
    MemberPersonnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  30. 2005 - 2010
    MemberCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  31. 2005 - 2009
    MemberCME Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  32. 2005 - present
    MemberClinical Experience Curriculum Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  33. 2005 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  34. 2005 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  35. 2005 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  36. 2004 - 2012
    MemberProgram Directors Association, Colon and Rectal Surgery
  37. 2004 - 2006
    MemberSociety of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  38. 2004 - present
    MemberGeneral Surgery Residency Committee, Division of Subspecialty General Surgery, Department of Surgery
  39. 2004 - present
    MemberProgram Director Colon & Rectal Surgery, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  40. 2004 - present
    MemberSociety of Surgeons in Chile
  41. 2004 - present
    MemberChilean Society of Coloproctology
  42. 2003 - 2006
    MemberFrancis 2C CI Team, Saint Marys Hospital
  43. 2003 - 2005
    MemberInterdivisional Affairs Committee, Department of Surgery
  44. 2003 - 2005
    MemberCoordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  45. 2003 - present
    MemberCONTACT, Department of Surgery
  46. 2003 - present
    MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
  47. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  48. 2002 - 2012
    MemberEducational Conference Director, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  49. 2002 - 2012
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors for Colon & Rectal Surgery
  50. 2002 - 2006
    MemberPain Management Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  51. 2002 - 2004
    MemberGonda 9 Integration Project Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52. 2002 - 2004
    MemberOperating Room Efficiency Task Force, Department of Surgery
  53. 2001 - 2009
    MemberPatient Education Committee, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  54. 2001 - 2006
    MemberYoung Surgeons Committee, Department of Surgery
  55. 2001 - 2004
    MemberYoung Surgeons Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  56. 2000 - present
    MemberPriestley Society
  57. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  58. 1992 - 1993
    PresidentAmerican Medical Student Association
  59. 1992
    AdministratorPublic Health, National Health Service Corps
  60. 1992
    MemberHealth Promotion Disease Prevention Project, Public Health, National Health Service Corps
  61. 1992
    MemberPublic Health Data Collection of Native American population, Public Health, National Health Service Corps
  62. 1992
    MemberLead poisoning study in children under Lydia Caros, MD, Public Health, National Health Service Corps
  63. 1992
    MemberIndian Health Clinic, Minneapolis, Public Health, National Health Service Corps
  64. 1991 - 1995
    MemberSanta Cruz AIDS Project, University of California, Santa Cruz
  65. 1991 - 2001
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
  66. 1991 - 1995
    MemberConfidential Peer Assistance Program, University of Minnesota Medical School
  67.  
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  68.  
    MemberMOC Committee, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Research activities

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