Benjamin T. Daxon

Dr. Benjamin T. Daxon is an anesthesiologist and intensivist at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine specializing in complex perioperative and critical care. His clinical expertise includes mechanical ventilation strategies, traumatic brain injury management, and point-of-care ultrasound applications in critical illness.

Education:

• 2019 Fellowship in Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic
• 2013 Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
• 2009 MD from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Research interests focus on optimizing critical care delivery through innovations in ventilator management, shock therapy protocols, and clinical workflow efficiency. His work integrates translational research with practical clinical applications to improve patient outcomes in intensive care settings.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on respiratory interventions, particularly novel ventilation strategies for COVID-19 patients and perfusion techniques for transplant medicine. Research trends show evolution from case studies toward preclinical validation of therapeutic interventions.

Honors:

• 2024 Mayo Clinic Above and Beyond Recognition
• 2018 Chief Fellow in Critical Care Medicine
• 2017 Army Commendation Medal for service excellence
• 2015 NATO Service Medal
• 2012 Paul Mongan Research Award

Leads multiple studies on mechanical ventilation protocols and regularly mentors residents/fellows in clinical research methodologies.