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Andrea J. Boon, M.D.

  1. Electrodiagnostic Physician
  2. Physiatrist

Andrea J. Boon, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Neurology. Her clinical focus is in musculoskeletal medicine and in clinical neurophysiology (diagnosis of nerve and muscle disease).

  • Conservative management of musculoskeletal disorders, including arthritis, tendinopathy
  • Rehabilitation management of neuromuscular disorders
  • Promoting patients' understanding of the underlying cause of their musculoskeletal symptoms
  • Educating and empowering patients to become partners in managing their symptoms
  • Ultrasound-guided joint injection with corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid and platelet rich plasma
  • Ultrasound- and/or EMG-guided injections of botulinum toxin for spasticity management

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Boon is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows, and has spearheaded the incorporation of neuromuscular ultrasound into the Mayo EMG lab practice. Her current research focus is on developing a painless method of detecting and following neuromuscular disease (such as Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and myopathy) using ultrasound, and continues to develop the role of diagnostic ultrasound in diaphragm disorders. She lectures nationally and internationally and publishes frequently in scientific journals.

  1. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  2. Arthritis
  3. Axial spondyloarthritis
  4. Back pain
  5. Balance problem
  6. Biceps tendinitis
  7. Brachial plexus injury
  8. Bursitis
  9. Cervical herniated disk
  10. Cervical myelopathy
  11. Cervical radiculopathy
  12. Cervical spinal stenosis
  13. Cervical spondylosis
  14. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
  15. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  16. Gait unsteadiness
  17. Herniated disk
  18. Knee arthritis
  19. Knee bursitis
  20. Knee disorder
  21. Knee pain
  22. Lumbar herniated disk
  23. Lumbar radiculopathy
  24. Lumbar spinal stenosis
  25. Lumbar spondylosis
  26. Muscle weakness
  27. Myelopathy
  28. Myopathy
  29. Neck pain
  30. Neuropathy
  31. Osteoarthritis
  32. Radiculopathy
  33. Rotator cuff tendinitis
  34. Sciatica
  35. Shoulder impingement syndrome
  36. Spasticity
  37. Spondylosis
  1. Botox injection
  2. Electromyography
  3. Injection
  4. Joint injection
  5. Nerve conduction study
  6. Platelet rich plasma injection
  7. Rehabilitation therapy
  8. Spasticity management for spinal cord injury
  9. Trigger point injection
  10. Ultrasound-guided cortisone injection
  11. Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
  12. Viscosupplementation

Research interests: Neuromuscular ultrasound, regenerative medicine

  1. 2000
    Fellow - EMG Department of NeurologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1999
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1999
    Chief Resident - Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1999
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1996
    InternshipPresbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
  6. 1990
    MB ChBUniversity of Otago Medical School
  7. 1986
    Other - Pre-MedVictoria University College

Certifications

  1. 2001
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  2. 2000
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    PM&R Excellence in Research Award Mayo Clinic
  2. 2023
    Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in MedicineCastle Connolly
  3. 2022
    Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in MedicineCastle Connolly
  4. 2021
    National Health Information Award Recipient: "MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Ablation: Treatment for Facet Joint Pain," MC5675-10National Health Information Awards
  5. 2021
    Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in MedicineCastle Connolly
  6. 2020
    Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in MedicineCastle Connolly
  7. 2019
    Castle Connoly's Exceptional Women in Medicine for 2019Castle Connolly
  8. 2019
    Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in MedicineCastle Connolly
  9. 2018
    Best Pediatric Research PaperAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  10. 2014
    President's Research Initiative AwardAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  11. 2013
    Best Abstract Award2nd International Conference & Course on Neuromuscular Ultrasound
  12. 2013
    Castle Connolly Top DoctorCastle Connolly
  13. 2012
    Outstanding Advocacy AwardAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  14. 2011
    Scholarly Opportunity Award (CTSA)Mayo Foundation
  15. 2010
    Best Abstract AwardAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting
  16. 2007
    Runner up to Best Abstract AwardAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting
  17. 2005
    CR20 Institutional Research AwardMayo Clinic
  18. 1999
    Chief residentDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  19. 1998
    Mayo Brothers' Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  20. 1998
    Research ScholarshipNIDRR/University of Missouri, Columbia, Research Enrichment Program for Physiatrists
  21. 1990
    Graduated with Distinction, MB ChB ProgramUniversity of Otago
  22. 1984
    National Academic ScholarshipNew Zealand

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - 2026
    Member, Membership and Credentials CommitteeAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  2. 2021 - 2024
    Chair, Awards CommitteeAmerican Association Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  3. 2021 - present
    Committee Chair, AANEM Board of DirectorsAmerican Association Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  4. 2020 - 2024
    MemberAmerica Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  5. 2020 - 2024
    Secretary of BoardAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  6. 2020 - 2024
    Member - Information Systems CommitteeAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  7. 2020 - 2024
    MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  8. 2019 - 2024
    Member, Education Resource CommitteeAmerican Association Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  9. 2019 - 2020
    Member, Education Resource CommitteeAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  10. 2019 - present
    Education CommitteeAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  11. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  12. 2018
    Awards Committee MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  13. 2018 - 2024
    ABEM Ultrasound CAQ Examination CommitteeAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  14. 2017 - 2024
    Editorial Board AANEM Member - Editor AppointedAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  15. 2017 - 2024
    Member, Editorial Board for Muscle and NerveAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  16. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  17. 2015 - 2021
    MemberNeuromuscular Ultrasound Workgroup, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  18. 2015 - 2017
    LiaisonGenetic Testing Paper Workgroup, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  19. 2015 - present
    Advisory Board MemberScientific Advisory Board, International Society of Peripheral Neurophysiologic Imaging
  20. 2014 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  21. 2014 - present
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  22. 2013 - present
    MemberOrganizing Committee, International Society of Peripheral Neurophysiologic Imaging
  23. 2013 - present
    MemberScientific Committee, International Society of Peripheral Neurophysiologic Imaging
  24. 2011 - 2017
    Examination WriterAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  25. 2009 - 2021
    ChairNeuromuscular Ultrasound Work Group, Department of Neurology
  26. 2009 - 2017
    AdvisorCPT Advisory Committee, American Medical Association
  27. 2009 - 2016
    Charter MemberMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  28. 2009 - 2016
    MemberDepartment of Neurology
  29. 2009 - 2016
    MemberNeuromuscular Ultrasound Work Group, Department of Neurology
  30. 2009 - 2012
    MemberIntraoperative monitoring workgroup, American Medical Association
  31. 2008 - 2012
    Task Force MemberUltrasound Task Force, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  32. 2008 - 2012
    Member at LargeCME Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  33. 2007 - 2017
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  34. 2006 - present
    Alternate AdvisorRevenue Update Committee, American Medical Association
  35. 2005 - 2017
    Guest ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  36. 2005 - 2006
    MemberJoint Injections Work Group, Outpatient Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  37. 2003 - 2018
    Member, Professional Practice CommitteeProfessional Practice Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  38. 2003 - present
    FellowAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  39. 2002 - 2008
    FellowPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  40. 2002 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  41. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  42. 2000 - 2016
    AdvisorResidency Program, Department of Neurology
  43. 2000 - 2008
    AdvisorResidency Program, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  44. 2000 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  45. 2000 - present
    MemberMinnesota Physiatric Society, American Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  46. 1999 - 2000
    MemberClinical Neurophysiology Education Committee, Department of Neurology
  47. 1998 - 2006
    MemberResidency Selection Committee, Residency Program, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  48. 1998 - 2006
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  49. 1998 - 2006
    MemberAustralian College of Sports Physicians
  50. 1998 - 1999
    MemberGraduate Education Committee, PM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  51. 1998 - 1999
    MemberUndergraduate Education Committee, PM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publications

Research activities

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