Biographical summary
Dr. Cha has practiced cardiology
at Mayo Clinic for over 15 years. Her primary interests are in cardiac
arrhythmias, engaging full range of catheter-based endocardial and epicardial
ablation therapies, complex ablations, pacemakers, defibrillator implants, and
lead extractions. Dr. Cha is currently the Director of Cardiac Device Services
at Mayo Clinic Rochester and is leading the service in various advanced technologies
including leadless pacemakers, leadless cardiac resynchronization therapies,
and subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD).
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Complex ablation treat atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, including imaging, mapping, and percutaneous epicardial access
- Advanced device therapy including venoplasty and snares for Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT placement; leadless pacemakers; subcutaneous defibrillators
- Complex device implant and lead extraction
- Autonomic function and sudden death
- Arrhythmia associated with heart failure
- Arrhythmia in women
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2002
Fellow - ElectrophysiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2000
Fellow - CardiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1998
Resident - MedicineSt. Louis University Medical Center
- 1996
Internship - MedicineSt. Louis University Medical Center
- 1986
Fellow - CardiologyMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School
- 1986
MS - CardiologyMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School
- 1977
Resident - MedicineShenyang General Hospital
- 1975
Internship - MedicineShenyang General Hospital
- 1974
MDSecond Military Medical University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2018
NIH R01 Grant AwardNational Institute of Health
- 2016
Cardiovascular Grand AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine
- 2015
Metabolomic Research AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine
- 2014
WRAP Program AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014
Small Grant AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014
Allied Health Recognition Award, Innovation-Bright Idea, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Quality/Safety/Outcomes, Cardiovascular DiseasesDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2013
Small Grant AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2012
WRAP Program AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2012
Scholarly Opportunity AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2012
Cardiovascular Grand AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011
ENRICH Program AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2011
WRAP Program AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2010
Small Grant AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009
Award for Research in CardiologyDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2007
Award for Research in CardiologyDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2006
Mayo Clinic Research Award (CR20)Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2006
Award for Research in CardiologyDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases Chair Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2005
Award for Research in CardiologyDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2004
Scientist Development Grant - American Heart AssociationAwarding Organization
- 2003
Mayo Foundation Scholarship for Advanced TrainingMayo Foundation
- 2002
Pfizer Exemplary CV Fellow's AwardAmerican College of Cardiology
- 2002
Cardiovascular Diseases Outstanding Achievement AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2001
5th Scientific Session-FinalistHeart Failure Society of America
- 2000
Wyeth-Ayerst Women in Cardiology Travel AwardAmerican Heart Association
- 1993
Research Award (advances in medical science and technology)P.L.A. General Hospital
- 1990
Second Class Merit CitationMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School-P.L.A. General Logistics Department
- 1989
Outstanding Attending PhysicianMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School, P.L.A. General Hospital
- 1989
Research Award (advances in medical science and technology)P.L.A. General Hospital
- 1981
Outstanding PhysicianShenyang General Hospital
- 1974
Outstanding StudentSecond Military Medical University
Professional memberships
- 2017
Committee MemberHeart Rhythm Society
- 2016 - present
MemberScientific Sessions Program Committee, Heart Rhythm Society
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology Electrophysiology Committee
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology NCDR Committee
- 2014
Scientific ReviewerAmerican Heart Association Guideline
- 2012 - 2016
MemberHeart Rhythm Society Communications Committee
- 2012 - present
Co-DirectorDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011 - present
LeadDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2010 - present
MemberHeart Rhythm Society
- 2008 - present
FellowHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 2007 - present
Co-DirectorDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2005 - present
FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
- 1998 - present
Affiliate-in-TrainingAmerican College of Cardiology
- 1996 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 1995 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 1993 - present
MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 1992 - present
MemberCirculation Council, American Heart Association
Publications