Victor M. Montori

Victor M. Montori is a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, with primary appointments in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition, and a joint appointment in the Division of Health Care Policy & Research, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences. He conducts research in the Knowledge and Evaluation Research (KER) Unit, focusing on evidence-based medicine, shared decision-making, and minimally disruptive medicine.

• MD: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• MS in Biomedical Research: Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• Fellowship in Clinical Epidemiology: McMaster University
• Fellowship in Human Rights and Technology: Harvard Kennedy School

Dr. Montori's research centers on improving healthcare delivery for patients with chronic conditions by aligning treatment with patient values and reducing treatment burden. His work emphasizes knowledge synthesis through systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and the development of patient-centered care models. He advocates for shared decision-making as a method to enhance patient autonomy and care quality.

The recent articles highlight a strong trend in patient-centered methodologies, including shared decision-making tools, treatment burden measurement, and the Core GRADE approach for evidence evaluation. His research spans diabetes, heart failure, and broader chronic disease management, with increasing focus on mental health integration and healthcare worker burnout.

• Member, Editorial Advisory Board, The BMJ (2012–present)
• Member, National Advisory Council, AHRQ (2012–2015)
• Chair, International Shared Decision Making Conference (2013)
• Robert H. and Susan M. Rewoldt Professor of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic (2023)
• Most Cited Researcher in Clinical Medicine, Thomson Reuters (2014)
• Outstanding Mentor Award, Mayo Clinic (2013)

Dr. Montori has served as Co-PI on NIH-funded projects such as QBSafe, which aimed to improve care for older adults with type 2 diabetes. He has advised numerous trainees and led initiatives in medical education, including clinical teaching and mentorship. His leadership extends to national and international advisory boards, including the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and the International Society for Evidence-based Health Care. He is actively involved in the Minnesota Shared Decision Making Collaborative and has contributed to guideline development through The Endocrine Society.

His research is conducted within the Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, a multidisciplinary team focused on generating and implementing evidence in clinical practice. The unit collaborates across Mayo Clinic’s Centers for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS), Biomedical Ethics Research Program, and the Kogod Center on Aging. Dr. Montori also contributes to global efforts in evidence-based medicine through advisory roles with institutions like McMaster University and the Polish Evidence-based Medicine Center.