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J Hays, MD, Internal Medicine, Rochester, MN

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Internal Medicine Rochester, MN

Addiction Medicine

Professor of Medicine; Director Leadership and Workforce Development Mayo Clinic; Director-Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center

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  • Office

    200 1st St SW
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1984
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1980
  • Knox College
    Knox CollegeBA, Magna Cum Laude, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1992 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1982 - 2009
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1991 - 1998
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1988 - 1993
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Physicians, 2009
  • Distinguished Service Award Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine, 2008
  • Lipsky Service Award Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2006
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Helping smokers quit in the "real world"  
    Hays JT, Mayo Clin Proc, 1/1/2014
  • What justifies a placebo-controlled trial of varenicline for smoking cessation in patients with COPD?  
    Tashkin DP, Rennard S, Hays JT, Ma W, Lawrence D, Lee TC, Chest, 4/1/2011
  • "In reply"  
    Hays JT, Croghan IT, Schroeder DR, Burke MV, Ebbert JO, McFadden DD, Hurt RD, Mayo Clin Proc, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Improvements in post-bronchodilator FEV1 in patients with mild to moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) during a randomized control smoking cessation t...
    Tashkin DP, Rennard S, Hays JT, Ma W, Lee TC, American Thoracic Society International Conference, New Orleans, LA, 5/1/2010
  • A randomized trial of varenicline for smoking cessation in patients with mild to moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): analysis of efficacy by baselin...
    Tashkin DP, Rennard S, Hays JT, Ma W, Lee TC, American Thoracic Society International Conference, New Orleans, LA, 5/1/2010
  • Assessment of respiratory symptoms, functional and mental status in subjects with mild-to-moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) during a randomized con...
    Tashkin DP, Rennard S, Hays JT, Ma W, Lee TC, American Thoracic Society International Conference, New Orleans, LA, 5/1/2010
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Lectures

  • "The Alcohol-Tobacco Connection" 
    Wayzata, MN - 4/24/2013
  • "Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 17th Annual Meeting" 
    Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, Canada - 2/16/2011
  • "Treating Tobacco Dependence" 
    Nashville, TN - 4/1/2010
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Other

  • Treating tobacco depencence: a global need and a global initiative (Spanish language). (Editorial) 
    Hurt RD, Glynn TJ, Hays JT, Kemper K, Leischow SL, Prevencion del Tabaquismo
    1/1/2013
  • "Smoking Cessation" 
    J. Taylor Hays, MD, KROC Healthline Radio Show
    Rochester, MN - 11/1/2000
  • "Quit Smoking for Good" (Patient education video) 
    J. Taylor Hays, MD, etc., Mayo Clinic's Video Group-Producer & Mayo Clinic's Section of Patient Education

Press Mentions

  • Vaping Chemicals, Not Water: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
    Vaping Chemicals, Not Water: Mayo Clinic Radio Health MinuteDecember 3rd, 2019
  • Everything We Know About the Health Risks of Vaping as Lung Illness Causes Teen Deaths Across U.S.
    Everything We Know About the Health Risks of Vaping as Lung Illness Causes Teen Deaths Across U.S.October 1st, 2019
  • Vaping Unknowns: Mayo Clinic Expert Answers Questions About Vaping
    Vaping Unknowns: Mayo Clinic Expert Answers Questions About VapingAugust 29th, 2019
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