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Thomas Howell Jr., MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Owatonna, MN

Thomas George Howell Jr. MD


Assistant Medical Director for Patient Experience, Mayo Clinic

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  • 2200 26th St NWOwatonna, MN 55060

  • Phone+1 507-451-1120

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Clinical Expertise

  • Provider Burnout, Patient and Staff experience

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityMS, Health Care Quality and Safety, 2017 - 2019
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1987 - 1991
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding online Alumni Jefferson College of Population Health, 2021
  • Success Story Award Press Ganey International, 2016
  • Karl Shurson Quality Award Quality Network, Mayo Clinic, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • Do Organizational Values and Leadership Impact staff engagement, Wellbeing, and Patient Satisfaction?  
    Ji Yun Kang, Minji Lee, Erin Fairchild, Suzanne Caubet, Dawn Peters, Linda Matti, Thomas G Howell Jr., Journal of Healthcare Leadership, 9/11/2023
  • The Office of Mayo Clinic Experience: A Strategy to Continuously Improve Patient Experience.  
    Howell TG, Leighton, JA, et.al., NEJM Catalyst, 3/2022
  • Physician Burnout, Resilience, and Patient Experience in a Community Practice: Correlations and the Central Role of Activation  
    Howell, Mylod, Shanafelt, Prissel, Lee., Journal of Patient Experience, 12/15/2019

Press Mentions

  • Physician Burnout, Resilience, and Patient Experience in a Community Practice: Correlations and the Central Role of Activation
    Physician Burnout, Resilience, and Patient Experience in a Community Practice: Correlations and the Central Role of ActivationDecember 15th, 2019

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