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Yong-Mei Cha, M.D.

  1. Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  2. Cardiologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

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).

  1. Atrial fibrillation
  2. Heart arrhythmia
  3. Sudden cardiac arrest
  4. Ventricular arrhythmia
  1. Atrial fibrillation ablation
  2. AV node ablation
  3. Cardiac ablation
  4. Cardiac resynchronization device insertion
  5. Cardiac resynchronization therapy
  6. Endocardial ablation
  7. EP study
  8. Epicardial ablation
  9. ICD lead extraction
  10. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator insertion
  11. Pacemaker insertion
  12. Pacemaker lead extraction
  • 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
  1. 2002
    Fellow - ElectrophysiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2001
    ResidentCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2000
    Fellow - CardiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1998
    Resident - MedicineSt. Louis University Medical Center
  5. 1996
    Internship - MedicineSt. Louis University Medical Center
  6. 1986
    Fellow - CardiologyMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School
  7. 1986
    MS - CardiologyMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School
  8. 1977
    Resident - MedicineShenyang General Hospital
  9. 1975
    Internship - MedicineShenyang General Hospital
  10. 1974
    MDSecond Military Medical University

Certifications

  1. 2002
    Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2001
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    NIH R01 Grant AwardNational Institute of Health
  2. 2017
    Honorary ProfessorXiangya Hospital, Hunan Medical University
  3. 2016
    Cardiovascular Grand AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine
  4. 2016
    Honorary ProfessorSociety of Arrhythmia
  5. 2015
    Metabolomic Research AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine
  6. 2015
    Honorary ProfessorThe Northern Hospital, PLA
  7. 2015
    Honorary ProfessorWomen in Electrophysiology
  8. 2014
    WRAP Program AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 2014
    Small Grant AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2014
    Allied Health Recognition Award, Innovation-Bright Idea, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Quality/Safety/Outcomes, Cardiovascular DiseasesDepartment of Internal Medicine
  11. 2013
    Small Grant AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2012
    WRAP Program AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2012
    Scholarly Opportunity AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  14. 2012
    Cardiovascular Grand AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2012
    Honorary ProfessorAsia Heart Hospital
  16. 2011
    ENRICH Program AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  17. 2011
    WRAP Program AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  18. 2010
    Small Grant AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2010
    Honorary ProfessorshipXinhua Hospital, Jiaotong Medical University
  20. 2009
    Award for Research in CardiologyDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2009
    Honorary ProfessorThe Cardiovascular Hospital, Dalian University
  22. 2007
    Award for Research in CardiologyDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  23. 2006
    Mayo Clinic Research Award (CR20)Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  24. 2006
    Award for Research in CardiologyDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases Chair Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  25. 2005
    Award for Research in CardiologyDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 2004
    Scientist Development Grant - American Heart AssociationAwarding Organization
  27. 2003
    Mayo Foundation Scholarship for Advanced TrainingMayo Foundation
  28. 2002
    Pfizer Exemplary CV Fellow's AwardAmerican College of Cardiology
  29. 2002
    Cardiovascular Diseases Outstanding Achievement AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  30. 2001
    5th Scientific Session-FinalistHeart Failure Society of America
  31. 2000
    Wyeth-Ayerst Women in Cardiology Travel AwardAmerican Heart Association
  32. 1993
    Research Award (advances in medical science and technology)P.L.A. General Hospital
  33. 1990
    Second Class Merit CitationMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School-P.L.A. General Logistics Department
  34. 1989
    Outstanding Attending PhysicianMilitary Post-Graduate Medical School, P.L.A. General Hospital
  35. 1989
    Research Award (advances in medical science and technology)P.L.A. General Hospital
  36. 1981
    Outstanding PhysicianShenyang General Hospital
  37. 1974
    Outstanding StudentSecond Military Medical University

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    Vice ChairDivision of Heart Rhythm Services, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  2. 2021 - present
    Vice ChairScientific and Clinical Documents Committee, Heart Rhythm Society
  3. 2020 - present
    Co-DirectorCardiovascular International Practice
  4. 2019 - present
    MemberScientific and Clinical Documents Committee, Heart Rhythm Society
  5. 2019 - present
    International Committee AmbassadorHeart Rhythm Society
  6. 2018 - present
    FellowCirculation Council, American Heart Association
  7. 2017
    Committee MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  8. 2016 - 2019
    MemberScientific Sessions Program Committee, Heart Rhythm Society
  9. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology Electrophysiology Committee
  10. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology NCDR Committee
  11. 2015 - present
    DirectorDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2014
    Scientific ReviewerAmerican Heart Association Guideline
  13. 2012 - 2016
    MemberHeart Rhythm Society Communications Committee
  14. 2012 - present
    Co-DirectorDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2011 - present
    LeadDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 2010 - present
    MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  17. 2008 - present
    FellowHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  18. 2007 - 2015
    Co-DirectorDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2005 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  20. 1998 - present
    Affiliate-in-TrainingAmerican College of Cardiology
  21. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  22. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  23. 1993 - present
    MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  24. 1992 - 2018
    MemberCirculation Council, American Heart Association

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