Meet Our Fellows
Our fellows and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. Training can be challenging, but our program is close-knit and each fellow brings a dedication to providing stellar patient care as well as a collaborative learning experience.
From the chief fellows
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Video: A welcome message from the chief fellows
We would like to share with you some of what makes the Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship so special. The culture at Mayo Clinic provides an unparalleled environment for learners and trainees. As fellows, we have the opportunity to learn from and with the world's experts. Watch our welcome video and learn more about what we love about our program.
Vinayak Kumar, M.D., M.B.A.
Cardiovascular Diseases Chief Fellow 2023
Tyler Schmidt, M.D.
Cardiovascular Diseases Chief Fellow 2023
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Kathryn Larson, M.D.
Education
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Sami Ryan, M.D.
Culture
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Kyla Lara-Breitinger, M.D.
Opportunities
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Omar Yasin, M.D.
Research
Current fellows
Meet our current fellows in the Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
- Class of 2024
- Class of 2025
- Class of 2026
Class of 2024
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Daniel Burczak, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Ashley Darlington, M.D.Residency: University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL |
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Geoffrey Huntley, M.D.Residency: University of Texas – Southwestern, Dallas, TX |
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Sam Huxley, M.D.Residency: Emory University, Atlanta, GA |
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Raghav Julakanti, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Vinayak Kumar, M.D., M.B.A.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Conor Lane, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Mitch Padkins, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Josh Rezkalla, M.D.Residency: University of California – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA |
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Jaskanwal Deep (Jas) Sara M.B., Ch.B.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Benjamin Satterfield, M.D., Ph.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Tyler Schmidt, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Anna Subramaniam, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
Class of 2025
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Muhannad Abbasi, M.B., B.Ch.Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE |
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Fadi Adel, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Abdullah Al-Abcha, M.D.Residency: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
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Viral Desai, M.B.B.S.Residency: University of Louisville, Louisville, KY |
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Teodora Donisan, M.D.Residency: William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI |
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Edward El-Am, M.D.Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN |
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David Harmon, Jr., M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Kirsten Lipps, M.D.Residency: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI |
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Anthony Kashou, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Hilal Olgun Kucuk, M.D.Residency: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD |
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Garrett Welle, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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John Wight, M.D.Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA |
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Samuel Wopperer, M.D., M.S.Residency: MedStar Georgetown, Washington, D.C. |
Class of 2026
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Dinu Balanescu, M.D.Residency: Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI |
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Kemi Fatade, M.D., M.P.H.Residency: Emory, Atlanta, GA |
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Ikram Haq, M.B.B.S.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Karla Inestroza, M.D.Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL |
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Mahmoud Ismayl, M.B.B.S.Residency: Creighton University, Omaha, NE |
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Jose James, M.D., Ph.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Jonathan Knott, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Ellen Kronzer, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Ugur Kucuk, M.D.Residency: University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD |
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Mary-Tiffany Oduah, M.D.Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN |
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Karol Quelal Analuisa, M.D.Residency: Cook County Health and Hospital, Chicago, IL |