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Kellie L. Mathis, M.D.

  1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  2. General Surgeon
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

  1. Abscess
  2. Anal cancer
  3. Anal fissure
  4. Anal fistula
  5. Anorectal abnormality
  6. Carcinoid tumor
  7. Colon cancer
  8. Colon polyps
  9. Constipation
  10. Diverticulitis
  11. Familial adenomatous polyposis
  12. Fistula
  13. Hemorrhoids
  14. Inflammatory bowel disease
  15. Lynch syndrome
  16. Pelvic floor defecatory dysfunction
  17. Pelvic floor dysfunction
  18. Polyp
  19. Polyposis syndromes
  20. Pouchitis
  21. Rectal cancer
  22. Rectal prolapse
  23. Recurrent cancer
  24. Ulcerative colitis
  25. Vaginal fistula
  1. Anorectal surgery
  2. Colectomy
  3. Coloanal anastomosis
  4. Colonoscopy
  5. Colorectal surgery
  6. Colostomy
  7. Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  8. Ileoanal anastomosis surgery
  9. Ileostomy surgery
  10. Intraoperative radiation therapy
  11. Laparoscopic surgery
  12. Proctectomy
  13. Rectal prolapse surgery
  14. Robotic surgery
  • Colon, rectal, and anal cancer
  • Recurrent colon and rectal cancer
  • Hereditary 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)
  • Anorectal disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer, rectal cancer and benign colorectal diseases.
  • Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer
  • Surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT)
  • Diverticular disease
  • Multidisciplinary complex pelvic tumors
  • Surgical education
  1. 2013
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2013
    Masters - Masters programCTSA Clinical and Translational Science Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2012
    ResidentColon and Rectal Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2012
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2012
    Fellow - Colon & Rectal SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2010
    ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2010
    Resident - General SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2007
    ResidentClinician Investigator, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  9. 2007
    Research Training - Clinical Investigator Training ProgramMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  10. 2004
    Clinical Internship - General SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  11. 2003
    MD - Graduated 1st in class Alpha Omega AlphaTexas Tech University School of Medicine
  12. 1999
    Bachelor - Arts, Biology Magna cum laudeBaylor University
  13.  
    Graduate CertificateLeadership Development Program - ACCELERATE - Mayo Clinic, Enterprise

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  2. 2011
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top Scholar ScholarGPS
  2. 2022
    2022 Top Performing ProviderDepartment of Surgery
  3. 2022
    Mayo Clinic Patient Experience Award "Top Box" ScoresPrograms in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2022
    2022 Top Doctors Minnesota Monthly
  5. 2020
    Teacher of the Year Award General Surgery Residency ProgramPrograms in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2019
    Thesis Advisory Committee for two Mayo Clinic TraineesDepartment of Surgery
  7. 2018
    Teacher of the Year Award General Surgery Residency ProgramPrograms in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2017
    2017 Subspecialty Teacher of the Year General Surgery Residency ProgramMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2016
    Teacher of the Year Award General Surgery Residency ProgramPrograms in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2013
    Poster of DistinctionSociety for Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract
  11. 2012
    Fellow Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Surgery
  12. 2010
    Chief Resident Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Surgery
  13. 2009
    Jon A. van Heerden Award (for meticulous patient care)Department of Surgery
  14. 2007
    Best Clinical Paper PresentationMinnesota Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons
  15. 2004
    Hungry Dog AwardDepartment of Surgery
  16. 2003
    Dean's Highest Academic Achievement Award (1st in class)Texas Tech University School of Medicine
  17. 2003
    Finalist for the Golden Cane AwardTexas Tech University School of Medicine
  18. 2001
    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor SocietyTexas Tech University School of Medicine
  19. 1999
    Dean's Academic ScholarshipBaylor University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Councilor - Surgery and Surgical SpecialtiesOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  2. 2025 - present
    Sit WithMayo Clinic Education Committee
  3. 2024 - present
    AdvisorAmerican College of Surgeons
  4. 2024 - present
    MemberSurgical Graduate Education Committee
  5. 2023 - 2024
    Lead/ChairAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  6. 2023 - present
    CouncilorMayo Clinic - Priestley Society
  7. 2022 - present
    Written Exam CommitteeAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  8. 2022 - present
    Appointment Board of DirectorsAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  9. 2022 - present
    Written Exam CommitteeAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  10. 2022 - present
    MemberColorectal/Anal Disease Group, Mayo Enterprise
  11. 2022 - present
    Clinical Research Committee MemberColorectal/Anal Disease Group, Mayo Enterprise
  12. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberDepartment of Surgery Research Executive Committee
  14. 2021 - present
    Vice-ChairColon and Rectal Surgery Executive Leadership Committee
  15. 2020 - present
    Expert Writer - Colorectal Oncology GroupAsk Mayo Clinic, Unit Committees, Department of Nursing
  16. 2020 - present
    MemberAsk Mayo Clinic Expert Writer/Member, Colorectal Oncology
  17. 2020 - present
    ChairSurgery Peer Review Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  18. 2020 - 2024
    Invited/Elected MemberAdvisory Board for Lancet Oncology
  19. 2020 - present
    Invited/Elected MemberBJS Society
  20. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  21. 2020 - present
    Program Subcommittee, Rectal CancerAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  22. 2019 - 2022
    Oral Exam CommitteeAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  23. 2019 - present
    Written Exam Writing GroupAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  24. 2019 - present
    MemberEmpathy Champion, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  25. 2019 - present
    Oral Exam Committee (non-board memberAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  26. 2019 - present
    MemberBLINC Biospecimen Request Committee
  27. 2017 - present
    Question WritingAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  28. 2017 - 2021
    CARSEPAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  29. 2017 - 2019
    Associate ExaminerAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  30. 2017 - present
    Junior Associate ExaminerAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  31. 2017 - 2021
    Program Subcommittee, CRSSociety for Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract
  32. 2017 - 2023
    Member, Research CommitteeAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  33. 2017 - present
    ChairResearch Chair, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgey
  34. 2017 - present
    Lead PhysicianColorectal Surgery Lead Physician, eIBD Board
  35. 2016 - 2019
    Co-ChairData Safety Monitoring Board, Department of Surgery
  36. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  37. 2016 - present
    ChairDSMB Member, Department of Surgery
  38. 2015 - present
    MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
  39. 2015 - present
    MemberYoung Surgeons Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  40. 2015 - 2022
    MemberSelf-Assessment Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  41. 2015 - present
    ChairColon & Rectal Surgery Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  42. 2014 - 2020
    Vice ChairSurgery Peer Review Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  43. 2014 - 2019
    ChairColon & Rectal Surgery Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Surgery
  44. 2014 - present
    MemberColon & Rectal Surgery Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Surgery
  45. 2014 - 2017
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  46. 2014 - 2017
    Education CommitteeEducation, Association for Academic Surgery
  47. 2014 - present
    MemberDSMB Member, Department of Surgery
  48. 2014 - present
    MemberColon & Rectal Surgery Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  49. 2014 - present
    Young Fellows CommitteeAmerican College of Surgeons
  50. 2013 - present
    Alternate MemberScientific Review Committee B
  51. 2013 - present
    MemberMPAC Steering Group, Department of Surgery
  52. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  53. 2012 - present
    MemberMortality Operation Review Team
  54. 2012 - present
    MemberSurgery Peer Review Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  55. 2012 - 2017
    Research Foundation Young Reserchers Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  56. 2012
    Alternate MemberSurgery Peer Review Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  57. 2012 - present
    MemberClinical Trials Team, Department of Surgery
  58. 2012 - present
    MemberSociety for Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract
  59. 2012 - present
    Full MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery
  60. 2010 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic - Priestley Society
  61. 2009 - 2013
    Resident MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  62. 2009 - 2010
    Chief Resident RepresentativeGeneral Surgery Residency Committee, Department of Surgery
  63. 2007 - 2010
    MemberRapid Response Team Steering Committee, Rapid Response Team, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  64. 2007 - 2010
    MemberGI and General Surgery Patient Education Committee, Department of Surgery
  65. 2007 - present
    Resident MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery
  66. 2006 - 2008
    MemberSimulation Metric and Measurement Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  67. 2006 - 2007
    MemberDocuments Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  68. 2006
    Committee MemberRRC General Surgery Site Visit, Department of Surgery
  69. 2005 - 2010
    MemberResident Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  70. 2005 - 2010
    Co-ChairRecruitment Committee, Department of Surgery
  71. 2005 - 2010
    Resident MemberSociety for Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract
  72. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  73. 2004 - 2010
    MemberDuty Hours Committee, Department of Surgery
  74. 2004 - 2010
    ChairDuty Hours Committee, Department of Surgery
  75. 2003 - 2012
    Resident MemberMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  76. 2003 - 2012
    Resident MemberAmerican Medical Association
  77. 2003 - 2012
    Resident MemberMayo Clinic Fellows Association
  78. 2003 - 2010
    Resident MemberAssociation of Women Surgeons
  79. 2003 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  80. 2003 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association
  81. 2001 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  82. 2000 - 2010
    Resident MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  83. 2000 - 2001
    Vice PresidentTexas Tech University School of Medicine, American Medical Women's Association
  84. 1996 - present
    MemberGolden Key International Honour Society

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