Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D.

Sharonne N. Hayes MD is a cardiologist and Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine. She has over 25 years of experience in treating complex heart and blood vessel conditions in the Women's Heart Clinic, Pericardial Diseases Clinic and general consultative cardiovascular medicine in both the hospital and outpatient settings.

Her clinical and research focus areas include:

• Sex- and gender-based cardiology and caring for a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions that occur primarily and/or differently in women spanning prevention, diagnosis and treatments across women's lifespan.
• Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and associated conditions such as fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). Dr. Hayes is an international expert on and a lead researcher for the Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program.
• Diseases of the pericardium, such as inflammatory pericarditis and pericardial constriction.
• Achieving health equity among diverse populations, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, sexual minorities, and others who experience health disparities.
• Increasing participation by underrepresented populations in medical research, especially women, racial and ethnic minorities and sexual minorities.
• Determining the utility and optimal role of social media in clinical practice, research and health education.

In addition to her clinical and research activities, Dr. Hayes:

• Serves as Mayo Clinic's Director of Diversity and Inclusion and is responsible for developing solutions for improving cultural competence and equity in patient care and the workforce.
• Has developed programs to enhance the professional and personal development and mentorship of women and minority physicians in order to promote a more diverse workforce at Mayo and in the field of medicine.
• Is a nationally recognized educator and speaker on diversity, health equity, women's health and cardiovascular issues and is frequently called upon by the media for her expertise.