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Richard H. Rho, M.D.

  1. Anesthesiologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota | Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

Richard Rho, M.D., is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, coming from an Anesthesiology background. His clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of chronic pain states, including spine pain, cancer-related pain, and neuropathic pain states
  • Offers pain treatment options including injections, medical management, with easy access to advanced neuromodulation
  • Promoting each patient's understanding of the multidimensional aspects of chronic pain and suffering, and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health
  • Discerning each patient's unique expectations of living with chronic pain and collaborating with patients to resolve issues and achieve balance

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Rho is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.

Dr. Rho has held prior positions of Program Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship program, and Pain Medicine Division Chair.

  1. Back pain
  2. Chronic pain
  3. Neuropathic pain syndrome
  1. Ablation
  2. Cancer treatment
  3. Celiac plexus block
  4. Epidural blood patch
  5. Epidural steroid injection
  6. Fluoroscopy
  7. Fluoroscopy-guided biopsy
  8. Injection
  9. Joint injection
  10. Lumbar sympathetic block
  11. Medial branch block
  12. Nerve block
  13. Pain management
  14. Radiofrequency ablation
  15. Radiofrequency neurotomy
  16. Spinal injection
  17. Spine procedure
  18. Stellate ganglion block
  19. Sympathetic nerve block
  20. Trigger point injection
  • Spine pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Cancer-related pain
  • Neuropathic pain
  1. 2001
    ResidentPain Medicine, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2001
    Fellow - Pain MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2000
    ResidentAnesthesiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2000
    Resident - AnesthesiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1997
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1997
    InternshipMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1996
    MDUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
  8. 1992
    BS - ZoologyUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Certifications

  1. 2002
    Pain MedicineAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  2. 2001
    AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Philanthropic tribute gift in Dr. Rho's honor: President's Strategic Initiative Fund-Unrestricted Estates Mayo Clinic and Dorothy Currie Waugh Fund in Immunology Research Honoring Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Development, Mayo Clinic
  2. 2013
    Commitment to EducationDivision of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  3. 2013
    Teacher of the Year Award in AnesthesiologyMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2011
    Teacher of the Year Award in AnesthesiologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2011
    70 of the Best Pain Management Physicians in AmericaBecker's ASC Review
  6. 2007
    Distinguished Clinician AwardDivision of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  7. 2006
    Distinguished Educator AwardDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  8. 2006
    Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of AnesthesiologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 2005
    Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of AnesthesiologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2003
    Outstanding EducatorMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 1999
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  12. 1999
    Distinguished Resident Clinician AwardDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  13. 1999
    Distinguished Resident AwardDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  14. 1991
    Josten Memorial Award for Humanitarian LeadershipUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - 2021
    Faculty At-LargeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  2. 2015 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association, American Medical Association
  3. 2015 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association, American Medical Association
  4. 2015 - present
    MemberSociety of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine
  5. 2014 - 2015
    Associate DirectorInpatient Pain Medicine Services, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  6. 2013 - present
    MemberAnesthesia Sedation and Formulary Task Force
  7. 2010 - present
    MemberAnesthesia/Analgesia Sedation Task Force Committee
  8. 2009 - present
    MemberAsk Mayo Expert
  9. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine
  10. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
  11. 2009 - present
    MemberNorth American Spine Society
  12. 2008 - present
    ChairDivision of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  13. 2006 - present
    ChairPain Clinic Leadership Group, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  14. 2004 - 2008
    Program DirectorPain Medicine Fellowship, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  15. 2004 - 2008
    MemberAssociation of Pain Program Directors
  16. 2004
    MemberMayo International Activities, Mayo Clinic Committees
  17. 2003 - 2008
    MemberEducation-Resident/Fellow Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  18. 2002 - 2004
    Coordinator, Didactic ConferencesPain Medicine Fellowship, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  19. 2002 - 2005
    Director of Anesthesia ResidencyDivision of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  20. 2001 - present
    MemberDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  21. 2001 - present
    MemberDivision of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  22. 1999 - 2000
    MemberAnesthesiology Education Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  23. 1999 - 2000
    MemberPerformance Review Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  24. 1997 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
  25. 1997 - 2008
    MemberMinnesota Society of Anesthesiologists
  26. 1997 - 2000
    Resident DelegateAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
  27. 1997 - 2000
    MemberResident Concerns Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  28. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia
  29. 1996 - 2007
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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