This dedicated team of Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals lead the program development of the Mayo Clinic Diet.
Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H
Dr. Hensrud is an associate professor of preventive medicine and nutrition in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the medical director for the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. He writes and lectures widely on lifestyle- and nutrition-related topics and has authored and helped publish several books, including the best-selling book The Mayo Clinic Diet and two award-winning cookbooks.
Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Acosta is the Medical Advisor to the Mayo Clinic Diet and co-author of The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight-Loss Medications Edition. His goal is to treat and ultimately cure obesity, which he considers this century's health epidemic. Dr. Acosta's work on individualized obesity therapy aims to identify the right therapy for the right patient, minimizing side effects. He also leads innovative research projects at Mayo Clinic.
Tara Schmidt, M. Ed, RDN, LD
Tara is a lead registered dietitian for Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Clinic Diet. Tara specializes in outpatient counseling for weight management, bariatric surgery, and cardiovascular nutrition. She oversees the development of the Mayo Clinic Diet meal plans and leads many of our group coaching sessions.
Sean Kane
Sean is a Client Engagement Manager at Mayo Clinic with over 17 years of experience in healthcare sales and marketing. He drives the Mayo Clinic Diet and licensed products, and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with C-suite executives and strategic partners.
