Faculty

Mac Chesdachai, M.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

Chesdachai.Supavit@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

The research of Mac Chesdachai, M.D., includes cardiovascular infections and transplant infectious diseases. He primarily focuses on advancing the understanding of diagnostic modalities, management strategies and preventive measures for infections in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). Dr. Chesdachai also contributes to various clinical research projects related to fungal infections, tropical medicine and global health research.

Focus areas

  • Risk stratification of distinct types of bloodstream infections and CIED infections.
  • The application of advanced imaging modalities to improve the accuracy of diagnosing CIED infections, specifically using positron emission tomography-computerized tomography to enhance diagnostic precision.
  • Perioperative managements of patients with CIED.
  • Infections in patients with LVADs and solid organ transplantations.

Significance to patient care

Bloodstream infections are a large threat to patients with CIEDs, potentially causing a serious rate of disease and death and great financial burdens. The main treatment for infected CIEDs involves removing the device. But this procedure comes with risks and can lead to devastating complications if it's done when it isn't needed.

Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial to minimize patient risk and avoid the removal of devices when not needed. Also, research in LVAD and transplant infectious diseases aims to learn more about the challenges and infection risks related to these devices and transplantation.

Professional highlights

  • Edward C. Rosenow III Outstanding Trainee Teaching Award, Mayo Clinic, 2023.
  • Joseph E. Geraci Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Subspecialty Fellow in Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, 2023.
  • Francisco Marty Transplant Infectious Disease Editorial Fellowship, Transplant Infectious Disease, 2022-2023.
  • Certificate of Knowledge in Tropical Medicine and Travelers Health, American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, 2021.
  • Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program Scholarship, Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program, 2013.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Senior Associate Consultant, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

Academic Rank

  1. Assistant Professor of Medicine

EDUCATION

  1. Fellowship Infectious Disease Society of America Journal Editorial Mentorship Pilot Program for Open Forum Infectious Diseases
  2. Fellowship Francisco Marty Transplant Infectious Disease Editorial Fellowship
  3. Fellow Infectious Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. Postdoctoral Certificate - Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  5. Residency - Internal Medicine - Global Health Pathway University of Minnesota
  6. Research Fellowship Emory University School of Medicine
  7. Doctor of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

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