Schedule an Appointment
My locations
715 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
About Mark Linzer, MD
At a glance
Gender: Male
Pronouns: he/him/his
Languages: English
Age groups treated: Adult
Commitment to patient-centered care
"I have been researching how the quality of the work environment affects doctors and patients for years. In addition to my leading role in research and provider wellness, I am a primary care provider and Vice-Chair for Education, Mentorship and Scholarship in the Department of Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare. I am also the Director of the Hennepin Healthcare Center for Patient and Provider Experience. Patient-centered care, particularly for disadvantaged patients, is central to my career at Hennepin Healthcare. In this safety net hospital, it is highly rewarding to engage patients in their own care."
Clinical expertise
Dr. Linzer is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has a clinic-based primary care panel consisting of adults with acute and chronic conditions. His expertise in patient and provider experience has given him opportunities to learn and develop skills in shared decision making. He is also interested in Minimally Disruptive Medicine and decreasing the burden of treatment (work caused by treatment) to patients.
Credentials
Training & education
Medical school
Johns Hopkins University Medical School, Baltimore, MD, USA
Residency
Social Medicine, Internal Medicine Division, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
Board Certifications
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Awards and honors
Best Doctors in Minnesota, Mpls St. Paul Magazine
Inspiration Award, American Medical Association
Community Partner Award, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Avedis Donabedian Award for Quality in Health Care, American Public Health Association
My experiences & interests
Publications
- View a complete list of prior publications.
- Linzer M, O’Brien EC, Sullivan E, Rathert C, Simmons DR, Johnson DH, McKinney WT, Mallick S, Porta CM, Poplau S, Wambua M, Bosquet A, Farley H, Montori VM, Goelz E. Burnout in modern-day healthcare: Where are we, and how can we markedly reduce it? A Meta-narrative review from the EUREKA project. Health Care Manage Rev. 2025 Feb 3;50(2):57–66.
- Linzer M, Poplau S, Babbott S, Collins T, Guzman-Corrales L, Menk J, Murphy ML, Ovington K. Worklife and wellness in academic general internal medicine: results from a national survey. J Gen Intern Med. 2016:31(9):1004-1010. DOI: 10.1007/s11606-016-3720-4.
- Linzer M, Poplau S, Grossman E, Varkey A, Yale S, Williams E, Hick L, Brown RL, Wallock J, Kohnhorst D, Barbouche M. A cluster randomized trial of interventions to improve work conditions and clinician burnout in primary care: results from the Healthy Workplace Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2015;30(8):1105-1111.
Professional affiliations
- Association of Chiefs and Leaders in General Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- Society of General Internal Medicine
Media, newsletters and videos
- Resident burnout and creating a culture of well-being with Mark Linzer, MD [Podcast]
- AMA, Interview with Todd Unger, American Medical Association Chief Experience Officer, January 12, 2023
Licenses and accreditations
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Center for Patient and Provider Excellence (CPPE), Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
- Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Personal
“Working at Hennepin Healthcare is a dream come true! I get to work with dedicated and talented colleagues and serve patients from diverse backgrounds. When I am not at work, I enjoy running and playing my guitar, often performing in fundraising events for Hennepin Healthcare.”