Michael S. Underhill

Dr. Michael S. Underhill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona, where he joined in 2020 after serving in the U.S. Army and co-owning a Glendale primary care practice. As Site Lead for Arrowhead Family Medicine and Director of the 4th Year Sub-Internship Elective, he integrates clinical care, education, and health informatics leadership. His practice emphasizes comprehensive family medicine, obesity management, sports injuries, and chronic disease treatment.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University (2002)
• Residency and Chief Residency, Family Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (2005)
• Fellowship in Faculty Development, University of Arizona (2006)

Dr. Underhill's research centers on practical clinical applications in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, with growing emphasis on Health Informatics. He investigates EHR optimization, medical coding efficiency, and workflow improvements through initiatives like CP3O. His work consistently bridges evidence-based practice with frontline primary care challenges in obesity management, sports medicine, and chronic disease.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on health systems innovation—particularly clinician satisfaction with EHR templates and patient panel management—alongside case reports in dermatology and pharmacology. This trend highlights his commitment to solving operational challenges in primary care delivery.

His accolades include:

• 2022 Department of Family Medicine Educator of the Year
• Three consecutive Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer awards (2022-2024)
• 2005 Resident Teacher Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
• 2007 Service Team of the Year Award for EHR optimization

Dr. Underhill actively mentors medical students through clerkships and sub-internships while leading institutional projects like the CP3O initiative and AI Triage pilot. Though specific grant funding isn't detailed, his work receives robust institutional support through Mayo Clinic's Department of Family Medicine and Alix School of Medicine.

He contributes to clinical leadership via the Department of Family Medicine Executive Council, Pediatric Primary Care Obesity Council, and Clinical Practice Committee, focusing on practice management and obesity care standardization across Mayo Clinic Arizona.