Loren P. Herrera Hernandez

Loren P. Herrera Hernandez, M.D., is a Medical Educator at the Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in Rochester, Minnesota. He specializes in Genitourinary Pathology and Renal Pathology, with a focus on advancing clinical and academic training in surgical pathology.

• Education:
  • M.D. from Universidad Industrial de Santander (2001)
  • Clinical Rotations at Baylor College of Medicine (2001)
  • Postdoctoral Research at Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami (2005)
  • Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (2009)
  • Fellowship in Genitourinary Pathology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2010)
  • Fellowship in Renal Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2010)

Research Interests:
Dr. Herrera Hernandez’s work centers on diagnostic and clinical pathology, particularly in genitourinary and renal systems. He contributes to medical education through leadership roles in fellowship programs and competency committees.

Professional Memberships and Leadership:
He serves as Head of the Genitourinary Biopsy Rotation Working Group (2019–present) and coordinates the MCIC Academic Coordinator and GU eTumor Board Pathology programs. He is a member of the American Board of Pathology (certified 2013), Genitourinary Pathology Society, International Society of Urological Pathology, and American Society of Nephrology.

Scientific Awards:

• Teacher of the Year - Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Fellows' Association (2020)