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Kurt A. Kennel, M.D.

  1. Bariatrician
  2. Endocrinologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Kurt A. Kennel, M.D., is an endocrinologist and medical educator. His clinical and academic focus includes:

  • The influence of lifestyle and body weight on bone health primarily to prevent or treat osteoporosis
  • Optimal use of medications to prevent and treat osteoporosis
  • Complex bone and calcium disorders related to spinal cord or spine disorders, malnutrition or complex medical illness

With regard to patient care he values:

  • Promoting each patient's understanding of disease
  • Empowering patients to choose what is best for their health and their role in achieving good health
  • Incorporating lifestyle and/or conservative strategies with medication strategies consistent with each patient's values and preferences

Dr. Kennel teaches residents and fellows in addition to leading educational programs within and external to Mayo Clinic.

  1. Hyperparathyroidism
  2. Hypoparathyroidism
  3. Osteoporosis
  • Prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disorders including osteoporosis
  • Evaluation and management of elevated or low blood calcium including primary hyperparathyroidism
  • Optimizing the use of diagnostic testing for bone and calcium disorders including analysis of bone density testing (DXA)
  1. 2002
    ResidentEndocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2002
    Fellow - Endocrinology, Metabolism and NutritionMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1999
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1999
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1996
    MDMilton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University
  6. 1992
    BA - BiologyGoshen College

Certifications

  1. 2001
    Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Program Director of the YearMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  2. 2021
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2020
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2019
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2018
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2017
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2016
    Outstanding HumanitarianDepartment of Internal Medicine
  8. 2016
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 2015
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2014
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2013
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2012
    Laureate AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  13. 2012
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2011
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2010
    Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2002
    Randall G. Sprague AwardEndocrinology Training Program, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 1998
    Attitude, Commitment, Excellence Award by PeersInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  2. 2022 - present
    Exam Item WriterNational Board of Medical Examiners
  3. 2022 - present
    Commiittee MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Pre-Clerkship Subcommittee
  4. 2021 - 2023
    Committee and Subcommittee MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  5. 2021 - 2023
    MemberDepartment of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Committee
  6. 2021 - present
    ChairEndocrinology Education Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2018 - 2022
    Exam Item WriterNational Board of Medical Examiners
  8. 2018 - 2019
    Board Member/SecretaryAssociation for Program Directors in Endocrinology and Metabolism
  9. 2016 - 2019
    Council MemberMayo Clinic Obesity Specialty Council
  10. 2016 - 2018
    Board MemberAssociation for Program Directors in Endocrinology and Metabolism
  11. 2012 - 2021
    MemberAssociation for Program Directors in Endocrinology and Metabolism
  12. 2012 - 2021
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2012 - 2021
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee
  14. 2010 - 2020
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Selection Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2010 - 2014
    MemberResidency Faculty Recognition and Competency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 2008 - present
    Contributing AuthorKnowledge Content Board, AskMayoExpert
  17. 2006 - 2012
    MemberInternational Society for Clinical Densitometry
  18. 2005 - 2012
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Education Committee
  19. 2005 - 2009
    Editorial Board MemberMayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  20. 2004 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Endocrinology
  21. 2003 - 2005
    MemberPractice Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Bone and Mineral Research
  23. 2002 - 2024
    MemberOutpatient Nutrition Core Group, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Nutrition & Diabetes
  24. 2002 - 2024
    MemberBariatric Surgery Group, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 2002 - 2006
    DirectorEndocrine Grand Rounds, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 2002 - present
    MemberFellowship Selection Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  27. 2002 - present
    MemberEndocrinology Bone Core Group
  28. 2002 - present
    MemberHospital Nutrition Core Group, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  29. 2001 - 2021
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  30. 2001 - 2006
    Committee MemberEndocrine Technical Skills Committee, American College of Endocrinology
  31. 2001 - 2006
    MemberOrganization and Planning Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  32. 2001 - 2004
    Committee MemberEndocrine Training Support Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  33. 2001 - 2002
    Fellows' RepresentativeBoard of Directors, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  34. 2001 - 2002
    Committee MemberMembership Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  35. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  36. 1999 - present
    MemberThe Endocrine Society
  37. 1996 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  38. 1996 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  39. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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Research activities

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