Muhannad Abbasi, M.B., B.Ch.

Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

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

Viral Desai, M.B.B.S.

Residency: University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Teodora Donisan, M.D.

Residency: William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI

Edward El-Am, M.D.

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

David Harmon, Jr., M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

Kirsten Lipps, M.D.

Residency: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI

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

Garrett Welle, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

John Wight, M.D.

Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Samuel Wopperer, M.D., M.S.

Residency: MedStar Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Nadia S. Akhiyat, M.D., M.S.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

Dinu Balanescu, M.D.

Residency: Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI

Kemi Fatade, M.D., M.P.H.

Residency: Emory, Atlanta, GA

Ikram Haq, M.B.B.S.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

Karla Inestroza, M.D.

Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL

Mahmoud Ismayl, M.B.B.S.

Residency: Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Jose James, M.D., Ph.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

Jonathan Knott, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

Ellen Kronzer, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

Ugur Kucuk, M.D.

Residency: University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD

Mary-Tiffany Oduah, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

Karol Quelal Analuisa, M.D.

Residency: Cook County Health and Hospital, Chicago, IL

Sid Agarwal M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Agra, India

Residency: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK

About me: My clinical interests are centered on cardiac electrophysiology and outcomes research using large clinical databases.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its strong commitment to education, highlighted by dedicated didactic training from internationally recognized experts. The institution also offers outstanding clinical and research mentorship, along with abundant opportunities to develop specialized expertise and pursue individual academic and professional interests.

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Michael Albosta, M.D

Hometown: Saginaw, MI

Residency: University of Miami, Miami, FL

About me: My clinical interests include sports cardiology and echocardiography. I am a huge fan of all Michigan State University (Go Green), Detroit, and Miami sports teams. I also really enjoy running, playing tennis, and being a Dad!

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo because of the incredible opportunity it provides for us to train with and learn from world experts in various niches in cardiology. Our faculty are on the front lines of patient care, research, and guideline writing committees. Despite this, we have the nicest and most approachable faculty you could imagine. In addition, our fellowship program is extremely family friendly, which has been really helpful for me as a new parent whose spouse also works full time.

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Matt Amdahl, M.D., Ph.D.

Hometown: Eagan, MN

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: My clinical interest is in general non-invasive cardiology and imaging, although I’m particularly interested in physiology/hemodynamics, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiometabolic disease. My non-clinical interests are my family (my wife and I have two kids, 7 and 5 years old), a variety of stereotypical nerd hobbies, and the vicious cycle of alternating hope and despair that comes with being a fan of Minnesota’s professional sports teams.

Why Mayo? Mayo Clinic offers truly unique opportunities to learn from world-class clinical and research mentors that I couldn’t pass up. As a bonus, it’s located in a wonderful town in what I wholeheartedly believe is the BEST state in which to live and raise a family. It checked every box for me.

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Ahmad Amin, M.D.

Hometown: Shiraz, Iran

Residency: Medstar Health, Baltimore, MD 

About me: After gaining some experience in hemodynamics, heart failure, and cardiac transplantation, I am now channeling toward the world of signals and electrophysiology. Outside of medicine, I have a deep appreciation for art and music. I play several traditional Iranian instruments and enjoy exploring music across all genres.

Why Mayo? For its unparalleled integration of education, research, and clinical care. Every day, I am inspired by the commitment and passion of those around me. Mayo Clinic is unique in its ability to push the boundaries of science and innovation while staying firmly grounded in the core values and fundamentals of medicine.

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Thanat Chaikijurajai, M.D.

Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand

Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

About me: I'm interested in hemodynamics and exercise physiology in heart failure and cardiomyopathy. My plan is to pursue advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology after general cardiology fellowship. Outside of work, I enjoy playing basketball, drums, hiking, and traveling. I'm also a big fan of the Manchester United and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic because of the unparalleled educational, clinical, and research support for fellows, as well as the opportunity to work with and learn from world-class experts in every aspect of cardiology.

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Mohamed Elhadi, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

Hometown: Galway, Ireland

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: I am planning to pursue a career in interventional cardiology and my research focus is in bettering our understanding of complications associated with structural interventions. When I am away from work I enjoy cooking, running, and spending time with my family.

Why Mayo? The culture at the Mayo clinic is exemplary and everyone from our consultants to the support staff prioritizes the needs of the patient. We have the privilege of learning from world class physicians who are enthusiastic about teaching fellows.

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Mohanad Hamandi, M.D.

Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq, and Berlin, Germany

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Presbyterian Program), Pittsburgh, PA

About me: My clinical and research interests include interventional and structural cardiology, with a particular focus on hemodynamics and transcatheter therapies. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, cycling, traveling, and watching history documentaries.

Why Mayo? To learn from leaders in the field while caring for complex patients made Mayo Clinic the ideal place to pursue my cardiology fellowship training.

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Sara S. Inglis, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

Hometown: Winnipeg, Canada

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: My clinical interest lies at the intersection of interventional cardiology, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced heart failure/transplant. Otherwise, I am an avid reader, and my favorite author is Stephen King. I also enjoy cross-country skiing during Minnesota winters.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic for the emphasis placed on education with dedicated didactics from world class experts. In addition, there are exceptional research mentors and ample opportunities to grow within your own niche.

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Ashish Kumar, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Mangalore, India

Residency: Cleveland Clinic, Akron, OH

About me: My clinical interest is in interventional cardiology and the intersection of interventional cardiology and congenital heart disease.

Why Mayo? The reason I chose Mayo Clinic was the strong emphasis I felt the program placed on fellow education during my rotation at the Mayo Clinic as a second-year internal medicine resident. Having been at the Mayo Clinic for the past two years, I have enjoyed every day at the clinic and have learned something new each day. The collaborative culture, emphasis on research and innovation at the Mayo Clinic has been an additional benefit.

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Jwan A. Naser, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Al-Husun, Jordan

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: I am most interested in valvular heart disease, their interaction with heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and the use of artificial intelligence in the field. Hemodynamics (echo and invasive) fascinate me. Outside of cardiology, I like grilling lamb with charcoal, hiking, kayaking, and chilling on my couch watching TV shows.

Why Mayo? When I was a medical student, I had the opportunity to come to Mayo Clinic for a visiting medical student clerkship in the cardiology consult service. I was impressed by the collegial culture where everyone on the team taught and learned from the other, regardless of hierarchy. I worked side-to-side with world-renowned experts who were down to earth and who set aside the time to teach residents and medical students. Even though my clerkship was only four weeks, I was offered research opportunities when I asked for them. I then spent a year doing research in the Echocardiography lab when I realized the great opportunities, mentorship, and resources that Mayo Clinic offers. I have been Mayo Clinic bound since then.

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Daniel Sykora, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Vancouver, Canada

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: My research interest involves the use of advanced multimodality cardiac imaging for diagnosis and treatment monitoring of nonischemic cardiomyopathy, particularly cardiac sarcoidosis. Outside of fellowship, I spend much of my time enjoying quiet Rochester life with my wife and son, and hunting for new taco trucks to try around town.

Why Mayo? Cardiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic allows for phenomenal clinical training and simultaneously world-class advanced imaging training from both cardiologists and expert cardiac radiologists alike.

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Tao Worapongsatitaya, M.D.

Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand

Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

About me: I'm interested in interventional cardiology. Outside of work, I like to hike, spending time outdoors, cook, bake, and spend time with friends.

Why Mayo? Mayo Clinic provides opportunities to learn directly from experts in the field through a wide range of dedicated educational activities and clinical experiences within a highly supportive environment. The resources and support systems are truly unparalleled, allowing you to explore the full spectrum of academic cardiovascular medicine without limits. Training here feels like a playground for creativity and innovation in medicine.

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Hasaan Ahmed, M.D.

Hometown: La Canada Flintridge, CA

Residency: Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska

About me: My clinical interests include interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, electrophysiology, and investigating socioeconomic disparities in cardiovascular medicine. I enjoy teaching, clinical research, and finding ways to translate complex cardiovascular concepts into practical learning for trainees and patients. Outside of medicine, I am a passionate Los Angeles Lakers fan, enjoy traveling, and spending time with my nieces.

Why Mayo? I have always been in awe of Mayo Clinic as one of the world's premier medical institutions and a name synonymous with excellence in patient care, education, and innovation. Training at Mayo Clinic has truly been a dream come true. I chose Mayo Clinic because of its unparalleled commitment to patient-centered care, education, and mentorship. The collaborative culture allows fellows to learn from world-renowned experts across every area of cardiology while developing their own individual interests and career goals.

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Mohamad Alabdaljabar, M.D

Hometown: Syria

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: I have a strong passion for cardiovascular medicine, particularly hemodynamics and its role in guiding patient care. I am especially interested in echocardiography and interventional cardiology as key domains that bring physiology to life in clinical practice. Outside of medicine, I enjoy swimming and playing foosball, and I’m always on the lookout for great shawarma and chicken wings.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic for its uniquely supportive and collaborative environment, where education and mentorship are deeply embedded in the culture. The institution offers access to cutting-edge research and outstanding resources, while maintaining a strong commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered clinical care.

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Matteo Castrichini, M.D.

Hometown: Italy

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: My clinical and research interests focus on genetic cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias, particularly arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy and sudden cardiac death risk stratification. I am especially interested in improving how we identify and risk-stratify patients with inherited heart rhythm disorders who are at highest risk for life-threatening arrhythmias, using genetics, ECG, multimodality imaging, and artificial intelligence. Outside of medicine, I enjoy snorkeling, bird watching, playing tennis, traveling, surfing, and spending time with my little puppy.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its outstanding clinical training, strong emphasis on education, and exceptional mentorship. Mayo Clinic offers a uniquely collaborative environment where I can grow within my niche in cardiovascular genetics, electrophysiology, and translational research while learning from world-class clinicians and scientists.

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Jose Francisco de Melo Junior, M.D.

Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: I am interested in general cardiology and cardiovascular imaging. In my free time, I enjoy running and exploring the many scenic trails around Rochester and visiting Whitewater State Park.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its collegial environment, strong focus on education, and supportive culture.

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Ozan Dikilitas, M.D.

Hometown: Istanbul, Turkiye

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: My work sits at the intersection of cardiovascular genetics, computational genomics, and AI/ML, with a focus on precision medicine — polygenic risk scores, multi-ancestry GWAS, and EHR-based foundation models for cardiac phenotyping and risk stratification. Outside of research, I'm into electronics (Arduino and circuit design are a fun escape), photography, comic books, and traveling.

Why Mayo? I have been inspired by my mentors and the physicians I have worked with during my time at Mayo Clinic as a visiting medical student and research fellow, and seen firsthand how the values of discipline, excellence, and collaboration are upheld with dedication to patient-centered care.

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Rama Ellauzi, M.D.

Hometown: Amman Jordan

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

About me: I feel incredibly fortunate to care for patients with cardiovascular disease. My clinical interests include interventional cardiology and structural heart disease. I am also passionate about medical education and mentorship. My academic work has focused on valvular heart disease, cardiogenic shock, and interventional cardiology, with multiple publications and national presentations in these areas. In addition, I have been fortunate to serve in leadership roles within professional societies, including the ACC and SCAI, as the Mayo Clinic fellow representative to the ACC, and as a class fellow representative during my training. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, exploring nature, playing the piano, and staying active. I love embracing new challenges and adventures and have had the opportunity to experience skydiving, bungee jumping, and paragliding.

Why Mayo? Mayo Clinic represents the highest standard of patient care, education, and innovation. I wanted to train at a place where I could learn from world-renowned leaders in cardiology while being surrounded by colleagues who are not only exceptional physicians and academicians, but also genuinely kind and supportive people. Every day, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from the best while caring for patients in an environment that truly puts patients first.

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Anshul Gupta, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Pune, India

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: My clinical interests lie in cardiac electrophysiology. Outside of medicine, I am an avid long-distance runner. I also enjoy playing the guitar.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its collaborative, collegial culture — where the hierarchy takes a back seat to getting things right together. The clinical exposure is hard to match, spanning everyday cases to rare and complex presentations you simply won't encounter elsewhere. Research here also feels like a natural extension of patient care. Finally, I love MN.

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Adolfo Martinez Salazar, M.D.

Hometown: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Residency: Michigan State University, MI

About me: My clinical interests include interventional and structural cardiology. In my free time, I value spending time with my wife and daughter. I also enjoy playing and watching soccer and have been a longtime FC Barcelona fan.

Why Mayo? Mayo offers a unique learning environment with outstanding mentors, along with multiple educational and research opportunities. Everyone is incredibly supportive and genuinely invested in your academic and professional growth.

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Michael O'Shea, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., M.S.

Hometown: Kilcullen, Ireland

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Phoenix, AZ

About me: My clinical interests are in cardiac electrophysiology and cardio oncology, with research interests in pharmacoepidemiology and genetic heart disease. Outside of work I enjoy long distance running, hiking, weightlifting, music, meditation, and reading (mainly history and science fiction).

Why Mayo? Mayo Clinic stood out to me as a place where education was put front and center and where I knew I would get great training and mentorship. The program directors put so much into ensuring you have the best educational experience possible and are passionate educators. The cardiac electrophysiology group has a great program of regular didactics and translational research. There are opportunities to spend time in an animal lab honing procedural skills during the final year of fellowship, in addition to a strong institutional research focus on genetic heart disease. The culture is unparalleled and coming here for fellowship has been the most fulfilling professional decision of my career.

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Joseph Reed, M.D.

Hometown: Melbourne, FL

Residency: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

About me: My clinical interests include cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, coronary intervention, and critical care cardiology. I completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine at Case Western Reserve University prior to coming to Mayo Clinic for cardiovascular fellowship. Outside of medicine, I enjoy college football, traveling, attending live music events, watching Netflix documentaries, and spending time with my two cats.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its outstanding training in complex cardiovascular disease and the opportunity to learn from leaders in cardiology and critical care. The collaborative culture, strong procedural training, and exposure to advanced MCS research made it the ideal place to pursue my interests in critical care cardiology.

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Fredrick Rivera, M.D.

Hometown: Butuan City, Philippines

Residency: Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx, NY

About me: Coronary and valve enthusiast

Why Mayo? No doubt the best program in the world.

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Alborz Sherafati, M.D.

Hometown: Tehran, Iran

Residency: University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

About me: My main areas of interest are cardiac critical care, interventional cardiology, and mechanical circulatory support. I love reading fiction and nonfiction. A big Lord of the Rings and Star Wars fan. Ed Sheeran is my favorite musician. Have been to the Big House to watch University of Michigan games (go blue)!

Why Mayo? Exceptional level of patient care, outstanding mentors, and a culture of teamwork and mutual respect, as well as a solid didactic schedule with countless opportunities to learn from the experts in the field.

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Will Swain, M.D.

Hometown: Grand Haven, MI

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

About me: I enjoy spending time with my fiancee, reading science fiction, playing soccer, and following University of Michigan and Detroit sports. My clinical interests include electrophysiology and genetic cardiomyopathies. I am also interested in data science and Native American health policy.

Why Mayo? I wanted to train at a program committed to delivering high quality care, and to learn from world-class clinicians and educators.

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Jenny Cao, M.B., B.Chir.

Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN