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Kristi L. Harold, M.D.

  1. General Surgeon
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Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Achalasia
  2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  3. Gastrointestinal disorder
  4. Inguinal hernia
  5. Obesity
  6. Tumors and masses
  7. Ventral hernia
  1. Bariatric surgery
  2. Hernia repair
  3. Laparoscopic surgery
  • Minimally invasive treatment for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract including gastroesophageal reflux, achalasia and tumors
  • Laparoscopic repair of ventral hernia and inguinal hernia as well as laparoscopic surgery for diseases of the adrenal glands, spleen and biliary tract
  1. 2003
    Fellow - Advanced LaparoscopyCarolinas Medical Center
  2. 2001
    ResidentSurgery - General (Categorical) Residency, Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2001
    Resident - General SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1996
    MDCreighton University School of Medicine

Certifications

  1. 2002
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Educator of the Year for Department of Surgery 2021-2022Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  2. 2013
    Lifetime EducatorMayo Clinic in Arizona
  3. 2011
    Educator of the Year for Surgery and Surgical SubspecialtiesMayo Clinic in Arizona
  4. 2009
    Educator of the Year for Surgery and Surgical SubspecialtiesMayo Clinic in Arizona
  5. 2009
    Outstanding SpeakerContinuing Medical Education (CME)
  6. 2009
    Course Director of the YearMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 2007
    Bassini AwardAmerican Hernia Society
  8. 2005
    Educator of the Year for Surgery and Surgical SubspecialtiesMayo Clinic in Arizona
  9. 2004
    Educator of the Year for Surgery and Surgical SubspecialtiesMayo Clinic in Arizona
  10. 2004
    CME Program Director of the YearMayo Clinic in Arizona
  11. 2003
    Carolinas Laparoscopic and Advanced Surgery Program Distinguished Achievement AwardAwarding Organization
  12. 2002
    Bassini AwardAmerican Hernia Society
  13. 2002
    Resident/Fellow AwardAmerican Hernia Society
  14. 1996
    Magna Cum LaudeCreighton University School of Medicine
  15. 1996
    Academic Scholar AwardBausch & Lomb
  16. 1995
    Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  17. 1995
    MemberOmicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
  18. 1995
    Presidential Scholastic Achievement AwardAwarding Organization
  19. 1993
    Dean's Academic ScholarshipCreighton University School of Medicine
  20. 1992
    Dean's Honor RollCreighton University School of Medicine
  21. 1989
    Dean's Honor RollCreighton University
  22. 1989
    Presidential ScholarshipCreighton University

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    MemberInpatient Practice Chairs Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberOperating Room Allocation Committee, Department of Surgery
  3. 2023
    MemberAnnual Meeting Program Planning Committee, American Hernia Society
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberAssociate Chairs of Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  5. 2020 - present
    MemberQuality Committee, Department of Surgery
  6. 2019
    PresidentOfficers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  7. 2018
    Program Committee2018 International Hernia Congress, Americas Hernia Society
  8. 2018 - present
    MemberCareer Advisory Program, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  9. 2017 - present
    MemberContinuous Professional Development Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  10. 2017 - present
    Faculty AdvisorWomen in Surgery Interest Group, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  11. 2017 - 2018
    President-ElectOfficers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  12. 2017 - present
    ChairClinical Practice, Department of Surgery
  13. 2017 - present
    LeadImplementation of Surgical Video Visits, Center for Connected Care, Department of Surgery
  14. 2017 - present
    MemberNominating Committee, American Hernia Society
  15. 2017 - present
    Co-ChairDiversity Committee, Americas Hernia Society
  16. 2016 - present
    MemberDiversity Committee, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  17. 2016 - present
    Faculty LeaderSurgery Rotation, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  18. 2013 - 2015
    MemberCommittee on Video-based Education, American College of Surgeons
  19. 2013
    ChairGeneral Surgery, Mayo Clinic Three-Site Specialty Council
  20. 2012
    Arizona RepresentativeICD-10 Problem/Diagnosis List Review Committee, Department of Surgery
  21. 2011 - 2013
    MemberHernia Outcomes Task Force, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  22. 2011 - present
    Board MemberAmerican Hernia Society
  23. 2010 - present
    MemberExecutive/Division Chairs Committee, Department of Surgery
  24. 2008
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  25. 2008
    MemberReferring Physician Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  26. 2008 - present
    DirectorStudent Rotation in Surgery, Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University
  27. 2006 - 2009
    MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Hospital
  28. 2006 - present
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  29. 2005 - 2009
    Associate Program DirectorGeneral Surgery Residency, Department of Surgery
  30. 2005 - 2008
    MemberMedical Records Subcommittee
  31. 2003 - present
    MemberHealth Information Coordinating Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  32. 1999 - present
    MemberSurgical Subcommittee, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  33.  
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  34.  
    MemberSociety of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  35.  
    MemberAmerican Hernia Society
  36.  
    MemberArizona Medical Association
  37.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  38.  
    MemberSouthwestern Surgical Congress
  39.  
    MemberInternational Society for Digestive Surgery
  40.  
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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Research activities

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