Biographical summary
Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D., is a consultant and serves as Chair in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with a joint appointment in the Gonda Vascular Center. Dr. Warrington also serves as director of the Vasculitis Subspecialty Group. He holds the academic rank of Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and is recognized with the distinction of the John F. Finn Minnesota Arthritis Foundation Professorship.
His clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in evaluation and management of all forms of vasculitis (e.g. giant cell arteritis, Takayasu arteritis, ANCA-associated vasculitis)
- Complex coordination of care with other specialists focusing on the care of patients with vasculitis
- Promoting each patient's understanding of disease and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Warrington is active in vasculitis research; he authors expert content and published in high-impact scientific journals. Dr. Warrington is also active in education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Ultrasound-guided injection
Interests
Vasculitis:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Takayasu arteritis
- ANCA associated vasculitis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Microscopic polyangiitis
- Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Aortitis
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Other forms of vasculitis
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2002
ResidentRheumatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2002
FellowRheumatology Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2000
Fellow - Rheumatology; Mentors: Jorg J Goronzy, Cornelia M WeyandClinician-Investigator Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1999
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1999
ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1996
Senior House OfficerSt. Luke's Hospital, Malta
- 1994
Rotating InternshipSt. Luke's Hospital, Malta
- 1992
MDUniversity of Malta
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2002
RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 1999
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2021
Outstanding (top 5%) Reviewer for Arthritis Care & ResearchArthritis Care & Research
- 2018
John F. Finn Minnesota Arthritis Foundation ProfessorshipMayo Clinic
- 2016
Rheumatology Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2015
“WRite-up And Publish" (WRAP) GrantDepartment of Medicine
- 2012
First Prize Abstract AwardExcellence in Rheumatology Meeting
- 2011
Department of Medicine Laureate AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2009
Department of Medicine Career Development Time for Scholarly Physicians AwardMayo Clinic
- 2008
Rheumatology Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2003
Junior Investigator AwardScleroderma Foundation
- 2002
Philip Hench AwardDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2001
American College of Rheumatology Fellows AwardAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2001
Outstanding Medical Image Finalist in ACR Slide CompetitionAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 1999
Clinician Investigator Scholarship (Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education)General Mills Foundation
- 1992
Distinction in Orthopedics and General SurgeryMalta Medical School
- 1992
Graduated Third in ClassMalta Medical School
- 1989
Distinction in AnatomyMalta Medical School
Professional memberships
- 2023 - 2024
Scientific Program Committee MemberInternational Vasculitis Workshop (21st)
- 2019 - 2022
Committee member, Division Directors Special CommitteeAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2019 - 2021
Abstract Reviewer ChairAmerican College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
- 2018 - present
Steering Committee MemberVasculitis Clinical Research Consortium
- 2016
Abstract ReviewerEuropean League Against Rheumatism
- 2015 - present
MemberDepartment of Medicine Executive Committee and Leadership Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015 - 2018
MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Committee on Rheumatologic Care
- 2015
Abstract Reviewer ChairAbstract Review Committee, American College of Rheumatology National Meeting
- 2014
Abstract Reviewer ChairAbstract Review Committee, American College of Rheumatology National Meeting
- 2014
Abstract Selection ReviewerEuropean League Against Rheumatism
- 2014 - 2015
Practice ChairDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014 - 2015
MemberDOM Outpatient Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014 - 2015
MemberPractice Chairs Forum, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
- 2013
Abstract Reviewer ChairAbstract Review Committee, American College of Rheumatology National Meeting
- 2012 - 2015
MemberEthics Committee, American College of Rheumatology
- 2012 - present
FellowAmerican College of Physicians
- 2010
Vice ChairInstitutional Review Board - Blue Thursday, Institutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2010
Abstract ReviewerAbstract Review Committee, American College of Rheumatology National Meeting
- 2010 - 2013
MemberInstitutional Review Board - Blue Thursday, Institutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2008 - 2015
MemberKnowledge Content Board - Rheumatology, AskMayoExpert
- 2008 - 2010
Continuing Medical Education Course Co-DirectorRheumatology & Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2008 - present
Subspecialty LeaderDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2007 - 2012
MemberAmerican Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- 2006 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2006 - present
MemberRheumatology Research Committee, Rheumatology Research, Division of Rheumatology
- 2004 - 2006
MemberRheumatology Education Committee, University of Tennessee, Memphis
- 2004 - 2006
MemberSouthern Society for Clinical Investigation
- 2004
Grant ReviewerScleroderma Foundation
- 2002 - 2004
MemberAmerican Federation for Medical Research
- 2002 - present
FellowAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 1992 - present
MemberMaltese Medical Association
Publications
Research activities