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Brian Linder, MD, Urology, Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester

BrianJLinderMD

Urology Rochester, MN

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor of Urology and OB/Gyn. Vice Chair of Research, Department of Urology.

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Summary

  • Brian Linder, M.D., M.S., completed his Urology residency and then a 3-year Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is the Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Urology and an Associate Professor in both the Department of Urology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He provides care for women with pelvic floor disorders with clinical and surgical expertise including:

    - Management of pelvic organ prolapse including vaginal, robotic, and abdominal surgeries.
    - Treatments for stress urinary incontinence including urethral slings (synthetic and autologous) and urethral bulking injections
    - Overactive bladder treatment including the use of third-line therapies such as sacral neuromodulation and bladder botox injections
    - Urinary incontinence
    - Repair of genitourinary fistula
    - Management of urethral diverticulum

    In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Linder is active in research and education, training residents and fellows. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, etc. For his research on pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence, he has received several grants and other awards.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2015 - 2018
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Urology, 2011 - 2015
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • American Board of Urology Urology
  • American Board of Urology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Board of UrologyFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Subspecialty Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor for Women Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2024
  • Top Doctor (by peer voting) Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2023
  • Top reviewer of the year Neurourology and Urodynamics, 2022-2023

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Synthetic Midurethral Slings: Roles, Outcomes, and Complications  
    Brian J Linder, Daniel S Elliott, ScienceDirect
  • Cystoscopic Ureteral Stent Placement: Techniques and Tips  
    Brian J Linder, John A Occhino, International Urogynecology Journal
  • “Occult” Pelvic Abscess Following Previous Robotic Sacrocolpopexy  
    Brian J Linder, John B Gebhart, International Urogynecology Journal

Press Mentions

  • Highlights at 2016 American Urological Association Annual Meeting
    Highlights at 2016 American Urological Association Annual MeetingMay 11th, 2016
  • Back in Control After Successful Incontinence Treatment
    Back in Control After Successful Incontinence TreatmentMay 10th, 2020
  • Current Therapies for Overactive Bladder
    Current Therapies for Overactive BladderJanuary 13th, 2021
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