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Elizabeth B. Windgassen, M.D.

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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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Dr. Windgassen joined Mayo Clinic staff in 1996 and practiced in Consultative Medicine until joining the Mayo Clinic Executive Health program in July 2020. She earned her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University and her medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed an internal medicine residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Windgassen is board certified in internal medicine.

Prior to joining the Executive Health program, Dr. Windgassen served as Vice Chair and Section Head of Consultative Medicine. She was elected to Officers and Councilors of the Mayo Clinic Staff. During the 24 years she practiced in consultative medicine she treated regional, international and executive patients who requested evaluations for comprehensive exams, complex medical issues and/or multiple unexplained symptoms.

Dr. Windgassen's interests include medical genetics and preventive health screening to develop a plan to prevent chronic disease. She also enjoys teaching medical students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.

Dr. Windgassen enjoys spending time with family and friends, wildlife and nature photography, adventure travel, film festivals and football.

  1. 1996
    ResidentGeneral Internal Medicine Rese, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1996
    Fellow - General Internal Medicine; served as Chief Resident on Internal Medicine Hospital ServiceMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1995
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1995
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1992
    MDMedical University of South Carolina
  6. 1988
    BS - Speech and Language PathologyNorthwestern University

Certifications

  1. 1995
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    PRC 5-Star Award for Patient SatisfactionDivision of Consultative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2015
    PRC 5-Star Award for Patient SatisfactionDivision of Consultative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2012
    CMED LEAN PILOT AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2012
    PRC 5-Star Award for Patient SatisfactionDivision of Consultative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 1992
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyMedical University of South Carolina
  6. 1989
    Rich ScholarshipMedical University of South Carolina
  7. 1988
    Graduated Highest DistinctionNorthwestern University School of Speech

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - 2021
    RepresentativeMedicine Specialties, Officers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  2. 2018
    MemberChair Search Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2018
    MemberExecutive Search Committee, Division of EDI, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2018
    Super UserEPIC, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2018
    Physician Access ChampionEPIC, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2017
    MemberChair Search Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2017 - present
    CoordinatorMortality and Morbidity Conference, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2012 - 2018
    MemberMayo Clinic Patient Profile Subcommittee, Practice Convergence Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  9. 2012
    MemberPodiatry Search Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  10. 2012 - present
    MemberHumanities in Medicine Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  11. 2012 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Mayo Clinic Patient Profile Subcommittee, Practice Convergence Council
  12. 2011 - 2018
    MemberPhysician Extender LEAN Project, Division of Consultative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2011 - present
    MemberDiversity Subcommittee, Personnel Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  14. 2009
    Associate Poster JudgeAnnual Meeting, Michigan Chapter, American College of Physicians
  15. 2009
    House DelegateAnnual Meeting, Arizona Medical Association
  16. 2007
    MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  17. 2006
    MemberDepartment of Pathology Hematopathologist Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  18. 2005 - 2007
    Development LiaisonDivision of Consultative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2005
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2005
    MemberClinical Reviews Steering Committee, Continuing Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  21. 2003 - 2005
    MemberProvider Relations Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  22. 2003
    MemberDepartment of Psychiatry Chair Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  23. 2002
    MemberHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Team Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  24. 2001
    MemberOutpatient Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 2000
    Delegate for Arizona ChapterAnnual Assembly Meeting/Young Physicians Section, American Medical Association
  26. 2000 - 2002
    MemberHumanities in Medicine Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  27. 1998 - 2002
    MemberHealth Information Coordinating Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  28. 1998 - 2001
    MemberDevelopment Liaison Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  29. 1996 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  30. 1995 - 1996
    CoordinatorJournal Club, Department of Internal Medicine
  31. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  32. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  33.  
    Physician LiaisonPrescott & Prescott Valley
  34.  
    MemberDoctors Mayo Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  35.  
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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