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Robert W. DePompolo, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist

Robert DePompolo, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a subspecialty in Lymphedema, Cancer Rehabilitation, and Brain Injury. He previously led the department as Chair from 1991 until 2002. He also has served as Medical Director of the Hospital Consult Service and Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program. Dr. DePompolo has presented as an expert across the United States, Portugal, and South Korea. He most often speaks about Rehabilitation in the setting of Lymphedema, Brain Injuries, and Cancer Rehabilitation.

During his time in the department of PM&R, Dr. DePompolo has been an integral part of the Resident and Fellow Program. He wrote a chapter in the Mayo Medical School textbook, contributed to curricular development, and routinely teaches brain and musculoskeletal courses. He participates in the PM&R Resident and Fellowship program, giving valuable hands-on educational opportunities, shadowing time, and one-on-one mentorship to many residents and fellows every year.

  1. Arthritis
  2. Back pain
  3. Brain cancer
  4. Brain tumor
  5. Cancer
  6. Cancer-related pain
  7. Cerebral palsy
  8. Concussion
  9. Foot drop
  10. Gait disturbance
  11. Gait unsteadiness
  12. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
  13. Lymphedema
  14. Muscle atrophy
  15. Muscle cramp
  16. Muscle weakness
  17. Neurodegeneration
  18. Neurologic muscle weakness
  19. Neuromuscular disorder
  20. Neuropathy
  21. Parkinsonism
  22. Parkinson's disease
  23. Spinal cord injury
  24. Spinal cord tumor
  25. Sports injury
  26. Strain
  27. Traumatic brain injury
  1. Brain rehabilitation
  2. Cancer rehabilitation
  3. Cancer survivorship program
  4. Compression bandaging
  5. Exercise therapy
  6. Inpatient rehabilitation
  7. Lymphatic massage
  8. Lymphedema physical therapy
  9. Musculoskeletal exam
  10. Neurological rehabilitation
  11. Outpatient clinical consultation
  12. Physical examination
  13. Pneumatic compression
  14. Rehabilitation therapy
  15. Spinal cord rehabilitation
  16. Stroke rehabilitation
  1. 1980
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity of Minnesota
  2. 1977
    MDWayne State University
  3. 1971
    BS - EngineeringUniversity of Michigan

Certifications

  1. 2014
    Brain Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 1981
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2003
    Honorary MemberPortuguese Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
  2. 1995
    Faculty Service AwardMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  3. 1991
    Gerstan SpeakerUniversity of Colorado

Professional memberships

  1. 2010 - present
    MemberMember, Board Exam, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2010 - present
    Item WriterBoard Exam, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  3. 2010 - present
    MemberBoard Exam, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  4. 2010 - present
    Committee MemberABMS DITAC Committee, American Board of Medical Specialties
  5. 2008 - present
    TreasurerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  6. 2003 - present
    Member3 Mary Brigh Executive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  7. 2003 - present
    MemberCancer Rehabilitation Research Committee, Cancer Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  8. 2002 - 2004
    MemberAwards Committee, Association of Academic Physiatrists
  9. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  10. 1999 - 2001
    ChairAcademic Affairs Committee, Association of Academic Physiatrists
  11. 1999
    MemberSenior Center Business Planning Group
  12. 1998 - 2000
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  13. 1997 - 2008
    Secretary/TreasurerAmerican Physiatric Educational Council
  14. 1997 - 2002
    MemberNeuroscience Brain Council, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  15. 1997 - 2001
    MemberPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  16. 1997 - 2000
    MemberMultidisciplinary Pain Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  17. 1997 - 1998
    ChairPractice Management Education Program for Residents Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  18. 1996 - 1998
    Item WriterOral Boards, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  19. 1996 - 1997
    MemberTrip and Travel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  20. 1996 - present
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  21. 1995 - 2014
    ChairEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Rehab Providers Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  22. 1995 - 2001
    MemberGoverning Council, Section of Rehabilitation Hospitals and Programs, American Hospital Association
  23. 1995 - 1996
    MemberOutpatient Fibromyalgia Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 1995 - 1996
    MemberRegional Operations Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  25. 1995 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Health Systems Rehab Providers Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  26. 1995 - present
    MemberLymphedema Center Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27. 1994 - 1996
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  28. 1994 - present
    Medical DirectorProgram in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  29. 1994 - present
    MemberProgram in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  30. 1992 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Physiatric Educational Council
  31. 1992 - 2002
    ChairExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  32. 1992 - 1994
    PresidentAmerican Physiatric Educational Council
  33. 1991 - 2002
    MemberPM&R Research Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  34. 1991 - 2002
    MemberCoordinators/Supervisors Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  35. 1991 - 2002
    MemberClinical Department Chairs Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 1989 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  37. 1988 - 2001
    ChairExecutive Committee, PM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  38. 1988 - 1991
    ChairCancer Rehabilitation Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  39. 1988 - 1990
    MemberMedical Laboratory Specialty Committee, Graduate Medical Education, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences
  40. 1988 - present
    MemberCancer Rehabilitation Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  41. 1987 - 1990
    MemberInternational Association for the Study of Traumatic Brain Injury
  42. 1987 - present
    MemberBrain Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  43. 1986 - 1991
    ChairTraumatic Brain Injury Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44. 1985 - 2002
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Medical School
  45. 1985 - 1995
    MemberResidency Recruitment Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  46. 1985 - 1991
    Program DirectorResidency Education Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Medical School
  47. 1985 - 1991
    ChairEducation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Medical School
  48. 1985 - 1991
    MemberUndergraduate Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Medical School
  49. 1985 - 1991
    Program DirectorDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  50. 1985 - 1987
    MemberSelf Assessment Exam Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  51. 1985 - 1987
    MemberSelection Committee, Minnesota Physiatric Society
  52. 1985 - 1986
    MemberEqual Opportunity Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  53. 1985 - present
    MemberBrain Cancer Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  54. 1985 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  55. 1985 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  56. 1983 - 1993
    MemberHand Rehabilitation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  57. 1983 - 1991
    ChairPhysicians Committee, Brain Rehabilitation Services, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  58. 1983 - 1991
    MemberPediatric Rehabilitation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  59. 1983 - 1985
    MemberUtilization Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  60. 1982 - 2002
    MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  61. 1982 - 1985
    Ad Hoc MemberSAE Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  62. 1981 - 1992
    MemberAmerican Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  63. 1981 - 1988
    ChairLibrary Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  64. 1981 - present
    MemberCancer Rehabilitation Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  65. 1981 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  66. 1980 - 1981
    MemberScientific Program Committee, Minnesota Physiatric Society
  67. 1977 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  68. 1977 - present
    MemberMinnesota Physiatric Society
  69. 1970 - present
    MemberTau Beta Pi, The Engineering Honor Society
  70.  
    Oral Board ExaminerResidency Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Medical School
  71.  
    MemberMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  72.  
    Question WriterBoard Exam, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  73.  
    Oral ExaminerBoard Exam, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  74.  
    MemberAdvocacy/Promotion Strategic Management Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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