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Brian J. Linder, M.D.

  1. Urogynecologist
  2. Urologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Brian Linder, M.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor in both the Department of Urology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is the Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Urology. Dr. Linder completed his Urology residency and then a Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He provides care for women with pelvic floor disorders and is jointly appointed in the Department of Urology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His clinic expertise includes:

  • Management of pelvic organ prolapse including vaginal, robotic, and abdominal surgeries
  • Treatments for stress urinary incontinence including urethral slings (synthetic and autologous) and urethral bulking injections
  • Overactive bladder treatment including the use of third-line therapies such as sacral neuromodulation and bladder injections
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Repair of genitourinary fistula
  • Management of urethral diverticulum

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Linder is active in research and education, training residents and fellows. He has authored over 100 peer review publications, book chapters, etc. For his research on pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence he has received several grants and other awards. He serves as an Editorial Board Member for the journal Neurourology and Urodynamics.

  1. Anterior prolapse
  2. Enterocele
  3. Overactive bladder
  4. Pelvic organ prolapse
  5. Stress incontinence
  6. Urethral diverticulum
  7. Urinary incontinence
  8. Uterine prolapse
  1. Botox injection
  2. Hysterectomy
  3. Pelvic floor reconstruction
  4. Robotic surgery
  5. Sacral nerve stimulation
  6. Urethral bulking
  7. Urinary sling procedure
  8. Vaginal hysterectomy
  • Management of pelvic organ prolapse including vaginal, robotic, and abdominal surgeries
  • Treatments for stress urinary incontinence including urethral slings (synthetic and autologous) and urethral bulking injections
  • Overactive bladder treatment including the use of third-line therapies such as sacral neuromodulation and bladder injections
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Repair of genitourinary fistula
  • Management of urethral diverticulum
  1. 2018
    FellowFellowship - Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic
  2. 2018
    MS - Biomedical ScienceCenter for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) Postdoctoral Master's Degree Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2015
    ResidentUrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2015
    Residency - UrologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2011
    ResidentPreliminary Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2010
    MDGeorge Washington University School of Medicine
  7. 2006
    BS - BiologyGeorge Washington University

Certifications

  1. 2020
    Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Urology
  2. 2020
    UrologyAmerican Board of Urology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top 10 Reviewer of the Year: 2022 and 2023Neurourology and Urodynamics
  2. 2024
    Top Doctor for Women 2024Minnesota Monthly Magazine
  3. 2023
    Top Doctor, Urogynecology/Female Urology, as selected by Peer Recognition 2023Minnesota Monthly Magazine
  4. 2023
    Best Reviewer, 2022-2023The Journal of Urology
  5. 2023
    Best Video- Robotic repair of a complex branching vesicouterine and vesicovaginal fistulaSociety of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
  6. 2022
    Medtronic Interstim Center of ExcellenceMedtronic
  7. 2021
    Best Video- Benign. McIndoe Neovagina Creation in the Management of Vaginal AgenesisNorth Central Section, American Urological Association
  8. 2021
    Best Poster: Assessing the Impact of Hospital Dismissal Summary Readability on Patient Outcomes Following Prostatectomy North Central Section, American Urological Association
  9. 2018
    Reviewer of the Year, 2018Neurourology and Urodynamics
  10. 2017
    Mayo Clinic Values Council Research Committee grant recipientMayo Clinic Values Council Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  11. 2017
    Raymond A. Lee Travel AwardDivision of UroGynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  12. 2016
    Axel Ingelman-Sunberg Best Paper Award WinnerInternational Urogynecologic Association
  13. 2016
    Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation GrantAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  14. 2015
    Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident AwardSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  15. 2015
    Traveling Fellowship Award North Central Section American Urological Association
  16. 2013
    1st Place, Panayotis P. Kelalis Research Essay CompetitionMinnesota Urologic Society
  17. 2013
    Overall Best Abstract- ReconstructionEuropean Association of Urology Annual Meeting
  18. 2012
    Robert J. Filberg-Vancouver Foundation Fellowship AwardRobert J. Filberg-Vancouver Foundation
  19. 2010
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor's SocietyGeorge Washington University School of Medicine
  20. 2006
    College Debate National ChampionAmerican Debate Association
  21. 2005
    College Debate National Finalist (2nd Place)American Debate Association

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    Program ChairSociety of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
  2. 2023 - present
    Subject Matter ExpertMayo Clinic, Division of Health Content Services
  3. 2023 - 2025
    Committee Member, Young Professionals CommitteeSociety of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
  4. 2023 - present
    Guideline PanelistAmerican Urological Association
  5. 2021 - 2023
    Thesis Advisory Committee MemberMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2021 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Urological Association
  7. 2021 - present
    Abstract ReviewerSociety of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
  8. 2020 - 2021
    Writing Group MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  9. 2019 - 2020
    MemberDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Urogynecology Chair Search Committee
  10. 2019 - present
    Physician LeadPractice Optimization and Acceleration- Urology OR Optimization
  11. 2019
    Grant ReviewerAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  12. 2019 - present
    Knowledge Content BoardAskMayoExpert
  13. 2018 - present
    Associate MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  14. 2018 - present
    MemberUrology Clinical Practices Committee
  15. 2018 - present
    Clinical Competency Committee - MemberFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  16. 2018 - present
    Interview Committee - MemberFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  17. 2017 - 2018
    Project ChampionEmpathic Communication Physician Champion for Department of Urology
  18. 2017 - 2019
    ChairQuality Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Urology
  19. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
  20. 2017 - 2018
    Video Abstract ReviewerAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  21. 2015 - present
    MemberInternational Urogynecologic Association
  22. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  23. 2011 - present
    MemberMinnesota Urologic Society
  24. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Urological Association

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Research activities

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