Chronic illness
Diabetes
Victor Montori, (Lima, Perú, 1970) is a physician and researcher. He works at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota (U.S.), participating in the care of people with diabetes. He graduated from medical school in his hometown of Lima and completed postgraduate training at Mayo Clinic, Rochester and at McMaster University in Canada. Considered “a patient’s doctor,” Dr. Montori received the Karis Award, a patient-nominated recognition for his compassionate care.
A researcher in the science of patient-centered care, Dr. Montori and his colleagues have authored over 580 research articles. A full professor of medicine at age 39, Dr. Montori is one of the most cited clinical researchers in the world. In 2016, Dr. Montori founded The Patient Revolution, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing careful and kind patient care for all.