Joshua P. Wiedermann

Joshua P. Wiedermann, M.D., serves as Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, holding dual appointments as Consultant in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. As Chair of Pediatric Otolaryngology, he leads clinical, research, and educational initiatives focused on complex airway disorders and global surgical equity.

• BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Vanderbilt University (2008)
• MD, George Washington University School of Medicine (2012)
• Residency, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, George Washington University Hospital (2017)
• Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Northwestern University (2018)
• Master of Surgery in Global Surgical Care, University of British Columbia (2023)

His research integrates 3D-printed surgical innovation for pediatric airway reconstruction with large-scale analyses of global surgical outcomes. By developing international partnerships like the Mekelle University residency program in Ethiopia, he addresses systemic gaps in otolaryngology care while creating sustainable training models evaluated through longitudinal outcome data. His clinical expertise spans rare congenital anomalies, vascular malformations, and aerodigestive disorders requiring multidisciplinary coordination.

• Gray Humanitarian Award (2025)
• Excellence in Quality Improvement Award (2017)
• Innovation Award for Consult Study (2015)
• Golden Apple Teaching Award (2014)

Dr. Wiedermann mentors through formal programs including the Global Surgery Student Alliance and Mayo's Global Surgery Selective, while leading international committees focused on surgical education standards. His administrative roles drive institutional strategy for pediatric otolaryngology services and global health integration. Current projects include Delphi-method consensus building for global disease burden assessment and surgical mission impact analytics.