Biographical summary
Lucinda M. Gruber, M.D., is a board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in the treatment of pituitary, adrenal and gonadal disease.
Dr. Gruber has a degree in chemical and biological engineering from Kansas State University. She attended medical school at the University of Kansas and completed internal medicine residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Gruber has a clinical interest in treating patients with pituitary masses and tumors. She has expertise in hormone replacement for patients with pituitary insufficiency. Dr. Gruber has a research interest
in secondary adrenal insufficiency, including the use of dynamic testing for diagnosis. She is passionate about working with adult learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows.
Conditions treated
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
FellowEndocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Special Clinical Fellow - Internal Medicine ChiefInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2017
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
MDUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2008
BS - Chemical Engineering
Biological EngineeringKansas State University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2017
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Teacher of the yearDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2024
Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Division of Endocrinology
- 2021
Randal G. Sprague AwardMayo Clinic
- 2020
Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Patient Experience
- 2018
2nd place winner of the Poster Contest at the Minnesota/Midwest-AACE 9th Annual Meeting American College of Clinical Endocrinology
- 2017
Outstanding QI Project for 2018Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development Quality Review Board
- 2017
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence AwardMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
- 2015
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence AwardMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
- 2014
Powell "Pride in the Profession" AwardUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2014
Mary Packwood Memorial Award in Geriatric MedicineUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2012
Russell Haden Medal for Outstanding Research by a Medical StudentUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
- 2007
Tau Beta Pi MembershipTau Beta Pi Honor Society
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberEducation Committee Endocrinology
- 2020 - 2021
Selection Committee MemberMCSGME Quality Improvement Award Selection Committee
- 2019 - 2021
Trainee RepresentativeGraduate Education Committee
- 2017 - 2018
Chief Resident Committee MemberDepartment of Medicine Primary Care Clinic Executive Committee
- 2017 - 2018
Chief Resident - MemberGraduate Education Committee
- 2017 - 2018
Chief Resident - MemberCore Leadership Team, SMH Domitilla 3D, Core Leadership Team
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- 2017 - 2018
Chief Resident Committee MemberInternal Medicine Graduate Medical Training Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2017 - 2018
Chief Resident Committee MemberChief Resident Operations Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2017 - 2018
PhysicianDomitilla 3D Telemetry Program
- 2017 - 2018
Chief Resident - MemberMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Social Committee
- 2017 - 2018
Chief ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Wellness Committee, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2017 - 2018
Chief Resident Committee MemberInternal Medicine Clinical Competency Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2014 - present
Active MemberEndocrine Society
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
Publications