Regina M. Mackey, M.D., is a specialist in palliative medicine, with specialty interest in cancer pain and cancer-related symptoms. Her clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of symptoms associated with severe diseases, such as cancer, CHF, COPD, renal disease
- Complex coordination of care
- Goals of care discussions with patients with severe illness, helping coordinate care, empowering patients to understand their disease process and the possible plans for care
- Understanding each patient's unique expectations of living with chronic disease and collaborating with patients and families to make a full informed decision
- Identifying techniques to better communicate with patients and their families
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Mackey is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
- Cancer pain
- Cancer-related anorexia, cachexia
- Mucosities
- 2017
Fellowship - Palliative CareUniversity of Texas MD Anderson
- 2016
Residency - Family MedicineLoma Linda University
- 2000
Fellowship - Pediatric AnesthesiologyInstituto Fernandes Figueira Rio de Janeiro
- 1996
FellowshipInstituto National DO Cancer
- 1995
Residency - AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology Service D' Anesthesie Et Reanimation Chirurgicale II
- 1994
Residency - AnesthesiologyCet of Joinville, SC, Sociedade Brasileira De Anesthesiology
- 1992
MDUniversidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro Faculdade De Ciencias Medicas
- 1986
Undergraduate Studies - Premed StudiesCurso Miguel Couto
- 1985
Undergraduate Studies - Laboratory Science and Chemistry AnalysisColegio Impacto
Certifications
- 2018
Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
- 2016
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Department of Medicine (DOM) and Internal Medicine Residency Program's highest rated clinical educator 2023-2024Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2023
Department of Medicine (DOM) and Internal Medicine Residency Program's highest rated clinical educator 2022-2023Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
MemberEuropean Association for Palliative Care
- 2018 - present
Study Section MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in cancer and the International Society for Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) Symposium
- 2018 - present
Physician LeadAsk Mayo Expert, Enterprise Palliative Medicine Independent Multi-specialty Practice
- 2018 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Palliative Medicine Independent Multi-Specialty Practice - Midwest
- 2018 - present
MemberAAHPM Workforce Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberPalliative Medicine Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2017 - present
Active MemberAmerican Society for Clinical Oncology
- 2017 - present
MemberPalliative Care Committee, Department Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2017 - present
M.D.-Ph.D. Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Publications