Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S.

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SUMMARY

The research interests of Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S., include obesity, diet, nutrition and preventive health. He works with other health professionals in developing improved programs in these areas.

Focus areas

• Obesity treatment. Dr. Hensrud works with Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., in tailoring different obesity treatment programs, using diets and medicines, to individuals based on their phenotypes.
• Healthy lifestyle behaviors. Dr. Hensrud is co-director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living CME Program for Physicians. He works with others in developing and documenting the benefits of this program about healthy living habits for individuals and their healthcare professionals.

Significance to patient care

The potential to improve people's health through better weight management and healthy lifestyle habits is especially important. People understand this, but there is a need for greater education and improved programs to help individuals in these areas.

Professional highlights

• Co-director, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program for Physicians, 2018-present.
• Director, Healthy Living Program, Mayo Clinic, 2012-2022.
• Chair, Division of Preventive, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2005-2013.
• Editor, The Mayo Clinic Diet, 2013.
• Director, Mayo Clinic Executive Health Program, 1994-2005.