Mark Steinman, P.A.-C.

Providing patient education is critical to ensure patients know their options and feel supported throughout the surgical and recovery process. I lead this process with compassion and active listening to meet the individual needs of patients with the goal of a healthy outcome and an overall increase in quality of life.

As far back as I can recall, medicine and surgery have always been my passion. I began my medical career with Mayo Clinic in 2011 in the Emergency Department and now currently serve as a physician assistant in the field of general surgery. My experiences in the Emergency Department early on in my career inspired me to continue on to earn my degree as a physician assistant at Des Moines University, in Des Moines, Iowa. I am passionate about the work I engage in each day, and committed to the health and wellness of each patient I serve.

On a personal note, I was born and raised in rural Minnesota. I am married and a proud uncle to my niece and nephews. In the limited spare time that I have, living near family allows me to spend quality time with them, which is time that I highly value. In addition, my wife and I love to travel any chance we get. I also enjoy being outdoors, biking, running and golfing.

Education

• Physician Assistant Program, Des Moines University

Certifications

• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
• FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System for Hospitals (ICS 100)
• FEMA National Incident Management Systems (NIMS IS-00700.a)

Membership

• American Academy of Physician Assistants

Academic Appointment

• Instructor in Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

• Assisting in Da Vinci robotic surgery, specifically robotic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs and hysterectomies
• Assisting in these surgical specialties: general, bariatric, trauma, vascular, thoracic, obstetrics and gynecology
• Independent surgical clinic for post-operative follow-up examinations, new consults and outpatient procedures
• Participating in Mankato quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient outcomes
• Preceptor to physician assistant students