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Aaron M. Potretzke, M.D.

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  • Stone disease of the urinary tract
  • Surgical management of kidney cancer
  • Management of small renal masses
  • Localized prostate cancer
  • Upper tract urothelial cancer
  • Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
  • Minimally-invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) surgery
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Research interests:

  • Urinary tract stone disease
  • Minimally-invasive surgery
  • Kidney tumors
  1. 2016
    Fellow - Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery and EndourologyWashington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  2. 2014
    Residency - UrologyUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
  3. 2010
    Internship - General SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
  4. 2009
    Doctorate of MedicineUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities
  5. 2005
    BS - Biochemistry Minors: Chemistry and PsychologyUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Certifications

  1. 2018
    UrologyAmerican Board of Urology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Urology
  2. 2021
    Distinguished Reviewer of the MonthTranslational Andrology and Urology
  3. 2020
    Best Podium Presentation, annual meetingNorth Central Section of the American Urologic Association
  4. 2020
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Urology
  5. 2012
    Medical Student Teaching AwardUniversity of Wisconsin
  6. 2011
    Poster of Exceptional MeritAmerican College of Surgeons
  7. 2011
    Best Overall Scientific ExhibitAmerican College of Surgeons
  8. 2008
    Lyle Korum ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota
  9. 2008
    Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniversity of Minnesota
  10. 2006
    Student Research GrantMinnesota Medical Foundation
  11. 2006
    Sweet ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota
  12. 2005
    Graduated with Honors, Magna cum laudeUniversity of Minnesota
  13. 2005
    ScholarshipMinnesota Medical Foundation
  14. 2003
    Summer Mentored Undergraduate Research FellowshipMayo Clinic in Rochester
  15. 2001
    College of Biologic Sciences ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota
  16. 2001
    Presidential ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    TreasurerUROPAC
  2. 2021 - present
    ChairDivision of Community Urology, Mayo Clinic
  3. 2021 - present
    Content Advisor Panel Committe MemberGuidelines Committee, American Urological Association
  4. 2020 - present
    LeadPostoperative Urinary Tract Infection Reduction Program - Surgical Quality Subcommittee
  5. 2020 - present
    Program DirectorMinimally Invasive Urologic Surgery Fellowship
  6. 2020 - present
    Disease ProponentTotal Complex Care Program, Mayo Clinic
  7. 2020 - present
    Member at LargeUROPAC
  8. 2019 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology
  9. 2019 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology
  10. 2019 - present
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology
  11. 2019 - present
    DirectorUpper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Registry
  12. 2019 - present
    Faculty SponsorMayo Medical School, Urology Interest Group
  13. 2019 - present
    MemberNephrectomy POA Committee, Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology
  14. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Urologists
  15. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Urologists, Young Urology Committee
  16. 2018 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic, Department of Urology, Marketing Committee
  17. 2018 - present
    MemberNorth Central Section of American Urological Association
  18. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Urological Association
  19. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic, Department of Urology, Research Committee
  20. 2016 - present
    MemberEndourological Society
  21. 2012 - 2014
    Board MemberHouse Staff Association Executive Board, University of Wisconsin
  22. 2011 - 2014
    Super UserUniversity of Wisconsin, Epic Systems
  23. 2010 - 2016
    Resident/Fellow MemberAmerican Urological Association

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