Gregory W. Barsness, M.D.

  1. Interventional Cardiologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Cardiac catheterization
  2. EECP
  3. Pain management
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Acute coronary syndromes
  • Cardiovascular complications of diabetes mellitus
  • Enhanced external counterpulsation
  • Enhanced external counterpulsation and other novel chest pain therapies
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 1998
    Fellow - Cardiology and Interventional CardiologyDuke University Medical Center, Duke University
  2. 1994
    Resident - Department of MedicineDuke University Medical Center, Duke University
  3. 1994
    Resident - Visiting ResidentMuhimbili Medical Center, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  4. 1994
    Resident - Assistant Chief ResidentVA Medical Center
  5. 1992
    Internship - Department of MedicineDuke University Medical Center, Duke University
  6. 1991
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  7. 1990
    Externship - CardiologyDuke University Medical Center, Duke University
  8. 1987
    BA - Chemistry with Departmental DistinctionSt. Olaf College

Certifications

  1. 2000
    Interventional CardiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2015
    Melvin L. Marcus Memorial Award International Academy of Cardiology
  2. 1989
    Thomas Cook Scholarship for activities in organized medicineMinnesota Medical Foundation and University of Minnesota Medical School
  3. 1987
    Summa Cum LaudeSt. Olaf College
  4. 1987
    Chemistry Departmental DistinctionSt. Olaf College
  5. 1987
    Visiting Scholar Status Scholarship for Outstanding Chemistry Undergraduate3M Corporation and St. Olaf College
  6. 1986
    Phi Beta Kappa Society, St. Olaf College
  7. 1985
    Blue Key Honor Society - Chapter PresidentSt. Olaf College
  8. 1985
    Gold Congressional Award for Public ServiceAwarded before a Joint Session of the US Congress
  9. 1983
    National Merit ScholarNational Merit Scholarship Corporation

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Board Member and PresidentDuke University Cooperative Cardiovascular Society
  2. 2022 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  3. 2022 - present
    Member, Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program 20 Cardiovascular Medicine CommitteeAmerican College of Physicians
  4. 2022 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Cardiology
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberSedation Committee, Clinical Practice Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association CLCD Acute Care Committee Member
  7. 2020 - present
    MemberInpatient Cardiovascular Hospital Practice Subcommittee
  8. 2020 - present
    ChairClinical Practice Subcommittee, Division of Ischemic Heart Disease and Critical Care, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  9. 2019 - present
    MemberACP MKSAP Cardiovascular Medicine Committee Member
  10. 2019 - present
    Member, Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program 19 Cardiovascular Medicine CommitteeAmerican College of Physicians
  11. 2018 - present
    MemberEuropean Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
  12. 2017 - present
    Appointed MemberMinnesota Diabetes Prevention Network, Delivery Workgroup
  13. 2016 - present
    DelegateHouse of Delegates, Minnesota Medical Association
  14. 2016 - present
    PresidentInternational Enhanced External Counterpulsation Society (IEECPS)
  15. 2015 - present
    MemberPulmonary Embolism/DVT Practice Convergence Committee
  16. 2015 - 2016
    MemberCommittee on Scientific Sessions Program, American Heart Association
  17. 2015 - present
    MemberGonda Vascular Center Marketing Committee
  18. 2014 - 2024
    LiaisonAmerican Heart Association Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health, Diabetes Committee CLCD Liason
  19. 2014 - 2019
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology, Academic Advocacy Committee
  20. 2014 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Gonda Vascular Center
  21. 2014 - 2020
    MemberCritical Care IMP Clinical Practice Subcommittee, Critical Care Independent Multidisciplinary Program
  22. 2014 - present
    MemberVascular Disease Specialty Council
  23. 2014 - present
    MemberPublic Health Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  24. 2013 - 2015
    Advisory Board MemberChoosing Wisely Advisory Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  25. 2012 - present
    MemberAssociation for Acute CardioVascular Care
  26. 2012 - 2014
    MemberEthics and Medical-Legal Affairs Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  27. 2010 - present
    Board Member, Board of DirectorsDuke University Cooperative Cardiovascular Society
  28. 2010 - present
    MemberICU Coordination Project, CCU Census Subcommittee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  29. 2010 - present
    Committee MemberECLIPSE Trial (Elinogrel in patients with a prior history of myocardial infarction)
  30. 2008 - 2009
    MemberPre-Hospital Administration of Thrombolytic Therapy with Urgent Care Artery Revascularization (PATCAR) Pilot Trial Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  31. 2007 - present
    Member of CouncilWorld Congress on Heart Disease - International Academcy of Cardiology, Scientific Council
  32. 2007 - present
    MemberMedical Practice and Planning Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  33. 2006 - 2010
    MemberMedical Practice and Planning Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  34. 2005 - 2008
    ChairRENOVATE, REMOBILIZE and REMODEL Dabigatran ACS Events, Clinical Event Adjudication Committee (CEC)
  35. 2005 - 2008
    Medical DirectorRENOVATE, REMOBILIZE and REMODEL Dabigatran ACS Events, Clinical Event Adjudication Committee (CEC)
  36. 2005 - present
    Subcommittee MemberBARI (Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation) 2D, Policy and Publication Subcommittee
  37. 2005 - present
    Council MemberPeripheral Arterial Disease Council, American Heart Association
  38. 2004 - 2008
    MemberStable Angina Guidelines Writing Group, Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement
  39. 2003 - 2009
    MemberBARI (Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation) 2D, Operations Committee
  40. 2000 - 2007
    Committee MemberInternational Enhanced External Counterpulsation Patient Registry, Enhanced External Counterpulsation
  41. 2000
    MemberInpatient Practice Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  42. 2000
    MemberLength Of Stay Subgroup, Inpatient Practice Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  43. 2000 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  44. 2000 - present
    FellowAmerican Heart Association
  45. 1999 - 2007
    MemberSteering Committee, International EECP Patient Registry (IEPR) Working Group, Coordinating Center
  46. 1999 - 2003
    MemberScientific Council, Enhanced External Counterpulsation
  47. 1999
    MemberOrganization Council, ACCTIVE Clinical Trials
  48. 1999 - present
    DirectorEnhanced External Counterpulsation Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  49. 1999 - present
    MemberEnhanced External Counterpulsation Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  50. 1999 - present
    MemberDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  51. 1999 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Heart Association
  52. 1999 - present
    MemberClinical Cardiology Council, American Heart Association
  53. 1998 - present
    MemberDuke University Cooperative Cardiovascular Society
  54. 1998 - present
    Member and Committe MemberZumbro Valley, Minnesota Medical Association
  55. 1998 - 2004
    MemberMayo Physician Alliance for Clinical Trials
  56. 1998 - 2000
    Editorial StaffClinical Trials Newsletter, Mayo Physician Alliance for Clinical Trials
  57. 1998 - 2000
    MemberCode 45 Team, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  58. 1998 - 2000
    MemberClinical Trials Newsletter, Mayo Physician Alliance for Clinical Trials
  59. 1998
    MemberECG Core Lab Analysis, A Multicenter Study of the USCI Pronto Flex Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter
  60. 1998
    DirectorECG Core Lab Analysis, Evaluation of the Dispatch Catheter for Vein Graft Revascularization Trial
  61. 1997 - 1998
    MemberIntegrelin Unstable Angina Trial (PURSUIT), Clinical Events Committee
  62. 1997
    MemberClinical Events Committee, Promotion of Reperfusion in Myocardial Infarction Evolution
  63. 1997
    MemberClinical Events Committee, Platelet IIb/IIIa Antagonist for the Reduction of Acute Coronary Syndrome Events in a Global Organization Network
  64. 1997
    MemberECG Core Lab Analysis, Local Delivery of Heparin in Stenting for Sub-Optimal Result of Threatened Closure Post-PTCA Using the LocalMed InfusaSleeve: A Multicenter Randomized Pilot Study
  65. 1997
    MemberAngiographic Core Lab Analysis, Local Delivery of Heparin in Stenting for Sub-Optimal Result of Threatened Closure Post-PTCA Using the LocalMed InfusaSleeve: A Multicenter Randomized Pilot Study
  66. 1995 - 2000
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  67. 1995 - 2000
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  68. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  69. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association