Paul Y. Takahashi

Dr. Paul Y. Takahashi is a Professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in Internal Medicine with a focus on Geriatrics. He holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine and maintains an active clinical practice addressing complex geriatric conditions including delirium, dementia, wound care, and pharmacogenomics applications.

Dr. Takahashi's research interests span geriatrics, wound care, pharmacogenomics, dementia, and delirium management. His work emphasizes practical clinical applications for elderly patients, particularly in polypharmacy management, chronic wound care, and care transitions from nursing homes to community settings. His research integrates genomic medicine with traditional geriatric care through the Mayo Clinic Biobank.

His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with numerous high-impact articles in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and other leading journals. Recent work includes the 2024 'Clinician's Guide to Geriatric Assessment' and studies on pharmacogenomics implementation and nursing home-to-community care transitions.

• Excellence in Teaching Recognition (2018, 2019)
• Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year (2012)
• Roberta S. Abruzzese Publishing Award (2011)
• Outstanding Teacher in Geriatrics (2007)
• Fellowships in American Geriatrics Society and American College of Physicians

Dr. Takahashi maintains active leadership roles including past Chairman of the American Medical Directors Association and current Board Member of the Minnesota Medical Directors Association. He has served on numerous Mayo Clinic committees related to research, nursing home care, and patient education, demonstrating strong institutional engagement and commitment to advancing geriatric medicine.