Rachel E. Payne, MD

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Get to know Trauma Surgeon Dr. Rachel E. Payne, who serves patients in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A skilled trauma surgeon, Dr. Payne is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has a special interest in ECMO and is a member of HCMC’s ECMO cannulation team.

“I am committed to providing high quality care tailored to the needs of HCMC’s unique and diverse patient population. I work to provide patients and families with the information they need to make complex decisions that are in alignment with their individual needs and goals” expressed the doctor.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Payne graduated with her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, and completed her residency in general surgery at Hennepin Healthcare. Finally, she completed her fellowship in trauma surgery and surgical critical care at the University of Washington.

As a testament of her continued education, the doctor is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge. She is also responsible for educating and training general surgery residents at Hennepin Healthcare. 

On a professional level, she is active in coordinating the trauma medical program as Associate Trauma Director at Hennepin Healthcare. She is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, Women in Medicine,, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Physicians for a National Health Program.

Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries, typically in an acute setting. Trauma surgeons generally complete residency training in general surgery and often fellowship training in trauma or surgical critical care. They are responsible for operating on and repairing life threatening blunt-force and penetrating injuries in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. They also manage critical care for the most severely injured patients. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Payne is passionate about healthcare systems and is an advocate for universal healthcare. She also enjoys boating, especially rowing and kayaking.

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