Lara A. Walkoff

Lara A. Walkoff, M.D. is a faculty member in the Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic, specializing in Thoracic Radiology with a focus on cardiac and thoracic imaging. She completed her BS/MD through The George Washington University's 7-year integrated program (2008), followed by residency and fellowship training at Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital. Her professional roles include membership in the Radiology Education Committee, American College of Radiology, and Society of Thoracic Radiology.

Her research emphasizes occupational lung diseases, imaging of rare thoracic pathologies, and applications of AI in medical imaging. Notable contributions include studies on Castleman disease imaging and CT angiography protocols for vascular trauma. Dr. Walkoff has received accolades including Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude honors, alongside a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Research Fellowship.

She actively participates in educational initiatives, serving as a liaison for the Radiology Education Committee. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and innovation in diagnostic imaging techniques.