Biographical summary
Gerald Volcheck, M.D., is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with specialized expertise in perioperative anaphylaxis, hives and angioedema.
Dr. Volcheck completed his medical degree at Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
His clinical practice is dedicated to diagnosing and treating patients with allergic diseases. In his research, Dr. Volcheck focuses on perioperative anaphylaxis, urticaria and hypersensitivity reactions.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Perioperative anaphylaxis
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1998
Fellow - Allergy and ImmunologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 1998
ResidentAllergy and Immunology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1995
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1995
Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 1988
Internship - Internal MedicineInternal Medicine Internship, Akron City Hospital
- 1987
MD - BS/MD-Six year combined programNortheast Ohio University College of Medicine
- 1983
BS - BS/MD-Six year combined program, BS in Natural ScienceUniversity of Akron
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1997
Allergy & ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and Immunology
Awards and honors
- 2024
RICH TIES Certificate of AppreciationMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2023
Highest Rated Clinical EducatorMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2023
Top Performing Provider-Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2022
Top Performing Provider - Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2022
Outstanding Course Director AwardMayo Clinic
- 2022
2021 Top Performing Provider - Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
- 2021
2020 Top Performing Provider in ExperienceMayo Clinic Experience
- 2017
2017 Mayo Fellows' Association Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
- 2010
Department of Medicine Laureate Award - AllergyDepartment of Medicine Laureate Award
- 2003
Harry A. Swedlund MD, Outstanding Clinician AwardDivision of Allergic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2000
Most Improved Internal Medicine Residency Outpatient Rotation (Allergy)Mayo Clinic
- 2000
Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1999
Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1997
Travel Grant Award (2)American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 1996
Travel Grant Award (3)American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- 1992
Navy Achievement MedalUnited States Navy
- 1991
Junior Officer of the QuarterNaval Hospital, Groton, Connecticut
- 1990
AMA Physicians Recognition AwardAmerican Medical Association
- 1990
Navy Letter of CommendationNaval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- 1983
Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Akron
- 1983
Health Professional Scholarship RecipientUnited States Navy
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee's Gen Medicine/Surgery - Pulmonary/Allergy Task Force
- 2018 - present
MemberEuropean Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- 2013 - present
MemberDepartment of Medicine Leadership Committee
- 2008 - 2011
Elected Member-DelegateExecutive Committee, Program Directors, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 2008 - present
LeaderKnowledge Content Board - Allergy, AskMayoExpert
- 2005 - 2013
MemberDepartment of Medicine Practice Committee
- 2005 - 2013
Practice ChairDivision of Allergic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2004 - 2008
Invited Expert Panel MemberEducation and Core Curriculum Subcommittee, Program Directors Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 2003 - present
MemberFood Allergy, Anaphylaxis, Dermatology, and Drug Allergy Section., American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 2002 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 2001 - 2013
MemberProgram Directors Committee, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- 2001 - 2013
MemberProgram Directors Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 2001 - 2013
Program DirectorAllergy and Immunology Training Program, Division of Allergic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2001 - 2005
Education ChairDivision of Allergic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2001 - present
MemberAsthma Task Force Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
- 2001 - present
FellowAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Publications
Research activities