Thomas D. Atwell, M.D.

  1. Radiologist

Departments

  1. Radiology

Specialty Groups

  1. Ultrasound Imaging and Intervention

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Kidney biopsy
  2. Radiofrequency ablation for cancer
  3. Ultrasound
  • Ultrasound intervention
  • Percutaneous tumor ablation
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2002
    Fellow - Cross-Sectional ImagingMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2001
    ResidentDiagnostic Radiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2001
    Resident - Diagnostic RadiologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 1997
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 1996
    MDUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine
  6. 1992
    OtherUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Certifications

  1. 2001
    Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    2021-2022 Distinguished Educator AwardMayo Clinic, Department of Radiology, Ultrasound Division
  2. 2020
    2020 Bronze Award - Your Ultrasound-Guided Kidney Biopsy, Patient Education Information VideoHealth Information Resource Center (HIRC)
  3. 2016
    Magnum Cum Laude - Education ExhibitRadiological Society of North America
  4. 2015
    The Best IO Papers of 2014Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
  5. 2014
    Radiology Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2013
    Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) Editor's Award for ExcellenceJournal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
  7. 2013
    Carman Award for Research ExcellenceDepartment of Radiology
  8. 2011
    Magna Cum Laude - Neuroanatomic Considerations in Percutaneous Tumor Ablation (Education Exhibit)Radiological Society of North America
  9. 2001
    C. Allen Good Award for Excellence in Research during Radiology ResidencyMayo Clinic
  10. 2000
    Best Research Paper - McCollough CH, Atwell TD, King BF, LeRoy AJ. Evaluation of renal colic during pregnancy: a comparison of radiation dose from radiographic & CFT exams.Society of Uroradiology
  11. 2000
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award for Outstanding Clinical Performance, Active Humanitarianism, & Scholarly Activity during ResidencyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 1996
    Thomas Leonard AwardDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
  13. 1996
    Internal Medicine Honor StudentDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
  14. 1992
    Medical ScholarUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Professional memberships

  1. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Interventional Oncology
  2. 2016 - present
    Section HeadImage-guided Ablation, Department of Radiology
  3. 2016 - present
    Section HeadCT Intervention, Department of Radiology
  4. 2014 - present
    MemberCT Operations Committee, Department of Radiology
  5. 2014 - present
    MemberSt. Marys Hospital Operations Group, Department of Radiology
  6. 2013 - present
    MemberUS Operations Committee, Department of Radiology
  7. 2012 - present
    Radiology Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Radiology
  8. 2011
    Invited SpeakerRenal Ablation Tumor Board, Society of Interventional Radiology
  9. 2011 - present
    MemberSociety of Interventional Radiology
  10. 2011 - present
    MemberRenal Ablation Consensus Panel, Society of Interventional Radiology
  11. 2010
    CoordinatorRenal Mass, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  12. 2010
    CoordinatorAskMayoExpert
  13. 2010
    CoordinatorPercutaneous Biopsy, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  14. 2010
    CoordinatorPercutaneous Tumor Ablation, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  15. 2010 - 2014
    ChairRadiology Communications Team, Department of Radiology
  16. 2010 - 2012
    MemberScientific Review Committee B, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  17. 2009
    CoordinatorImaging Urinary Tract Infection, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  18. 2009
    CoordinatorAdrenal Mass, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  19. 2009 - 2010
    MemberRadiology Equipment and Space Committee, Department of Radiology
  20. 2009 - present
    EducatorMayo Clinic Minority Career Development Program, Department of Education Administration
  21. 2004 - present
    MemberRadiology OB Imaging Task Group, Department of Radiology
  22. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  23. 2002 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  24. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  25. 1998 - 2003
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  26. 1998 - 2001
    Diagnostic Radiology RepresentativeMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  27. 1996 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association