

Pulmonology
Alexander Niven, M.D.
Division Education Chair, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Owatonna, MN
Alexander S. Niven, M.D., is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, serving as a consultant in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He specializes in treating conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and shortness of breath (dyspnea), with particular expertise in obstructive lung disease, critical care medicine, and difficult airway management. Dr. Niven primarily serves adult patie
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)
- Critical Care Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (MD, 1995)
- Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1998)
- Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2001)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
COPD & Emphysema
Conditions & Treatments
COPDAsthma & COPD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English[2]
Experience
30+ years in practice