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Kurt Kennel, MD, Endocrinology, Rochester, MN

Kurt A Kennel MD

Diabetes, Obesity, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine, Parathyroid


Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Mayo Medical School

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  • 200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905

  • Phone+1 507-284-2511

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1999 - 2002
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Goshen College
    Goshen CollegeBA, Biology, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2023 - 2029
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Mayo Clinic Electronic Notes, Mayo Clinic, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Mayo Clinic Electronic Notes, Mayo Clinic, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Enterprise (CE), GE Healthcare, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Review: several pharmacological therapies promote modest weight loss  
    Kennel KA, Evid Based Med, 10/1/2005
  • Review: sparse high quality evidence supports surgery for obesity  
    Kennel KA, Evid Based Med, 10/1/2005

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Choosing wisely: evaluating the appro priate use of dexa in osteoporosis screening of women 50-64 years of age.
    Bansal S, Pecina JL, Kennel KA, Merry SP, Maxson JA, Quigg SM, Thacher TD, Osteoporos Int, 4/1/2013
  • Qualitative outcomes of a simulation of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus.
    Donegan D, Mader RM, Weigel SE, Kennel KA, ENDO 2012, Houston, TX, 6/1/2012
  • Fracture risk following bariatric surgery: a population-based study.
    Nakamura KM, Haglind EGC, Clowes JA, Achenbach SA, Atkinson EJ, Melton LJ, Kennel KA, ENDO 2011, Boston, MA, 6/1/2011

Lectures

  • Association of Program Directors in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (APDEM) Annual Meeting 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
  • Career Development Workshop - Mentoring Lab: Optimizing Your Mentor-Mentee Relationship for Career Success (co-sponsored by Women in Endocrinology) 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
  • "Vitamin D: Bones and Beyond" 
    Scottsdale, AZ - 3/1/2014

Other

  • Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Resident Simulation. 
    Donegan D, Mader R, Weigel S, Kennel K, MedEdPORTAL
    http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9345
    1/1/2013
  • "Underweight" 
    Kennel KA, AskMayoExpert-Endocrinology topic, Mayo Clinic
    1/1/2012
  • "Bariatric Surgery" 
    Kennel KA, AskMayoExpert-Endocrinology topic, Mayo Clinic
    1/1/2010

Press Mentions

  • Dairy May Not Help Prevent Fractures as Women Go Through Menopausal Transition
    Dairy May Not Help Prevent Fractures as Women Go Through Menopausal TransitionMay 29th, 2020
  • Less Is More: Losing Weight, Gaining Perspective
    Less Is More: Losing Weight, Gaining PerspectiveMarch 15th, 2019
  • Mayo Clinic Minute: How Much Calcium Do You Need?
    Mayo Clinic Minute: How Much Calcium Do You Need?April 18th, 2018

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