Biographical summary
Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D., is focused on optimizing patient-centered treatments and outcomes to allow people of all ages and activity levels to return to what brings them joy — from everyday activities to elite-level sports. He is interested and dedicated to hip and knee joint preservation research in order to provide patients with modern solutions to modern challenges, while ensuring that treatments are well-supported through evidence-based medicine and tailored, individualized treatment plans.
Procedures performed
- ACL surgery
- Direct anterior approach hip replacement
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip labral repair
- Hip preservation surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscectomy
- Meniscus repair
- Osteotomy
- Periacetabular osteotomy
Interests
- Hip preservation
- Hip arthroscopy and labral repair
- Treatment of hip femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Hip dysplasia and periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)
- Direct anterior total hip replacement
- Hip gluteal tendon tears and repair
- Knee arthroscopy
- Patellar (kneecap) dislocation
- Knee osteotomy (proximal tibial, distal femoral, and tibial tubercle osteotomy)
- ACL tears and reconstruction
- Meniscus tears
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
Fellowship - Sports MedicineMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush
- 2021
Residency - Orthopedic SurgeryMayo Clinic
- 2021
ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
PhD - Biologic Joint RestorationUniversity of Utrecht
- 2020
Fellowship - Cell Therapy FellowshipDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
- 2019
MS - Master's Degree in Orthopedic SurgeryMayo Clinic
- 2016
MDUniversity of Minnesota
- 2012
BS - Double Major in Statistics and BiochemistryUniversity of Wisconsin
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2021
Coventry Award: Redefining the 3D Topography of the Acetabular Safe Zone: A Multivariable Study Accounting for Approach and Spinal PathologyDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic
- 2019
ICRS Young Investigator AwardInternational Cartilage Repair Society
- 2019
The Patellofemoral Anatomy and Research Award: The Recurrent Instability of the Patella (RIP) Score: A Statistically-Based Model for Prediction of Long-Term Recurrence Risk after First-Time DislocationArthroscopy Association of North America
- 2018
E. W. Johnson, Jr. M.D. Physician in Training Award: Operative and Nonoperative Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans in the Knee of Skeletally Immature Patients: Progression Rates to Osteoarthritis and Arthroplasty at Mean 14-Years Follow-UpMid-America Orthopaedic Association
- 2018
Orthoregeneration Network and International Cartilage Repair Society Educational GrantInternational Cartilage Repair Society
- 2018
The Knee Society Chitranjan S. Ranawat, MD Award: Developing and Implementing a Novel Guideline Strategy Reduced Postoperative Opioid Prescribing Following TKA and THA.Knee Society
- 2015
Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2012
Graduated with Highest Distinction - Dual Major Statistics and BiochemistryUniversity of Wisconsin
- 2009
Federal Robert C. Byrd Honors ScholarUS Department of Education
- 2009
Academic Excellence ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin
- 2009
Kemper K. Knapp ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin
- 2009
National Merit Finalist, Wisconsin All-State ScholarNational Merit Scholarship Corporation
Professional memberships
- 2021
Administrative ChiefDepartment of Orthopedics
- 2020 - present
FounderMayo Clinic Orthopedic Residency Leadership & Mentorship Group
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- 2018 - present
MemberInternational Cartilage Repair Society
- 2018 - present
ReviewerMayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Review Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)
- 2014 - present
MemberMid-American Orthopedic Society
Publications