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Dr. Rahma Warsame is an associate professor of medicine and oncology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, specializing in hematology with a focus on plasma cell disorders, particularly amyloidosis. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications and numerous awards, she is dedicated to advancing patient care through research and education. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Warsame actively mentors medical students, residents, and fellows, serving as the associate program director of the internal medicine residency program. Her research interests include patient-reported outcomes, quality of life, and healthcare costs, reflecting her commitment to improving patient experiences in the field of hematology. Generated from the website

Dr. Mardini is a plastic surgeon and global leader in the field of craniofacial surgery and facial paralysis and reanimation surgery in children and adults. Dr. Mardini was a major contributor to forming Mayo Clinic's groundbreaking face transplant program, and he led his team to perform Mayo Clinic's first-ever face transplant successfully. This groundbreaking procedure gave a new life to a patient whose facial disfigurement destroyed his face and his life. As the Chair of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Mardini tirelessly works to support and lead his team of fourteen plastic surgeons and hundreds of providers and Allied Health staff to exceptionally care for patients, innovate, and educate. He spent years traveling around the world, developing his knowledge, skills, and expertise to help people of all ages regain confidence and improved function after suffering from facial paralysis, disfigurement, or deformities. His practice focuses on the whole person, and he regularly collaborates with physicians across specialties to provide holistic, respectful, and attentive care to their individual health needs and aesthetic preferences.