Benjamin D. Brakke

Benjamin D. Brakke, D.O., is a physician and academic leader at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. His roles include Director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and POCUS Education Director for the Anesthesiology Residency Program.

• Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (A.T. Still University), BS in Biology (University of Minnesota)
• Board Certifications: Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Echocardiography

Dr. Brakke's research and clinical interests span maternal-fetal anesthesia, critical care for high-risk pregnancies, cardiovascular surgery intensive care, and POCUS applications. His publications focus on maternal sepsis, airway management, and perioperative care during pregnancy. Recent work includes studies on neuraxial analgesia risks and heart transplant complications.

• Scientific Awards: Chief Fellow, Distinguished Fellow Educator Award, Helen Kingsbury Coffin MD Award
• Professional Memberships: American Society of Echocardiography, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Obstetrics Clinic