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Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD

(Dr. Robert Donnelly, MD)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, and more.

1528 Lake View Road Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 446-5633

Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD is a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Largo West Hospital HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Office Locations

1528 Lake View Road Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33756

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1660 Gulf To Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33755

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Some issues Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint injections

In 2012, Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD performed more joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2012 were X-rays, injections, spinal procedures and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	499
hip imaging	58
injections	183
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	57
minimally invasive procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	127
musculoskeletal imaging	166
nerve block	69
pain management	69
pelvic imaging	55
reconstructive surgery	38
spinal procedures	181
X-rays	206

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2013 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
doctor visit	239
injections	68
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	62
pelvic imaging	19
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	99

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	28
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2015 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
doctor visit	376
hip imaging	67
injections	141
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	50
musculoskeletal imaging	126
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	105

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	56
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2016 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	201
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	475
hip imaging	31
hospital care	13
injections	201
joint surgery	72
lower extremity surgery	72
minimally invasive procedures	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	71
musculoskeletal imaging	98
reconstructive surgery	35
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	53

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	397
hip imaging	32
hospital care	13
injections	155
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	59
musculoskeletal imaging	140
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	93

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	40
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2018 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
doctor visit	376
hip imaging	26
injections	129
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	47
musculoskeletal imaging	68
spinal procedures	41
X-rays	62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	20
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2019 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	110
doctor visit	367
hip imaging	18
hospital care	11
injections	110
inpatient care	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	57
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	19
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2020 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
doctor visit	438
hip imaging	20
injections	159
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
musculoskeletal imaging	63
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	32
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	350
hospital care	13
injections	108
inpatient care	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	28
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	23
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	99
doctor visit	289
injections	99
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	16
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	21
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Clearwater, FL were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	128
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	353
hip imaging	36
hospital care	15
injections	135
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
musculoskeletal imaging	82
nerve block	69
pain management	69
pelvic imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	36
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	25
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Mayo Clinic (1998)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Largo West Hospital HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Clearwater, FL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-10-19

Dr. Donnelly and his staff are great! Everyone was very helpful and the process was very smooth. His staff was courteous, professional, and on time.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-10-19

I found Dr Donnelly after struggling to get an appointment at the doctor who was given to me by referral. I found their office staff to be kind and Dr Donnelly to be patient and caring towards my condition. Its been a little over a month now but I am in much better condition after seeing him. I'd highly recommend

Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-03-26

Evening hours are a Godsend with my work schedule. Efficient office and I didn’t waste a lot of time. Professional staff and very knowledgeable doctor.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert E. Donnelly, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$8,427 NEURO/SPINE/ENT $1,400	NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM $1,279	CASCADIA Interbody System $992	RAVINE Lateral Access System $438	THORACO-LUMBAR $417	Other $3,900
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,123 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $1,524	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $1,110	$1,489
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,999 Navio Surgical System $1,165	Legion $1,004	REDAPT Revision Hip System $704	Hip Positioning System $110	Pico $15
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$592 ROI C $460	Mobi C $132
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$213 XIAFLEX $213
Other	$1,573 ACTIVL $193	Exparel $167	AQUAMANTYS $113	Palacos $57	EUFLEXXA $53	Other $990

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,872
Travel and Lodging	$5,836
Education	$4,217

Biography

Dr. Robert Donnelly's areas of specialization are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, he is particularly interested in hip replacement, musculoskeletal problems, and bone marrow transplant. Dr. Donnelly is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Mayo Clinic.