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Christopher V. DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

  1. Public Health, Infectious Diseases and Occupational Medicine in Minnesota

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Atrial fibrillation
  2. Atrial flutter
  3. Atrial tachycardia
  4. Atypical atrial flutter
  5. AV nodal reentry tachycardia
  6. Orthodromic AV re-entrant tachycardia
  7. Post-surgical atrial arrhythmia
  8. Premature ventricular contractions
  9. Supraventricular tachycardia
  10. Ventricular tachycardia
  11. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
  1. Cardiac ablation
  2. Cryotherapy
  3. EP study
  4. Intracardiac echocardiography
  5. Radiofrequency ablation
  • Augmented, mixed, and virtual reality development for use in invasive cardiovascular electrophysiological procedures
  • Cardiac anatomy and relationship to arrhythmogenesis and ablation
  • Cardiac device related infections
  • Cardiac electrophysiology
  • Cardiac electroporation ablation for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
  • Cardiac ion channel electrophysiology and drug interaction
  • Complex recurrent atypical flutter
  • General cardiology
  • Human clinical trials
  • Post-CryoMAZE atypical flutter
  • Purkinje network modulation for ventricular arrhythmia treatment and prevention
  • Translational innovation in cardiology
  1. 2019
    FellowshipCardiovascular Electrophysiology Training Program; Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  2. 2017
    FellowCardiovascular Diseases Training Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2017
    FellowNIH T32 Cardiovasology Research Training Program
  4. 2013
    ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2010
    MD/PhD - Medicine; PhysiologyMedical Scientist Training Program, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York College at Buffalo
  6. 2003
    BS - BiologyNiagara University
  7. 2003
    BS - Biochemistry Honors Program Summa Cum Laude with University HonorsNiagara University

Certifications

  1. 2020
    Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2017
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2013
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Mayo Clinic proudly recognizes Christopher V. DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D. for the commitment to delivering an UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE.Rochester Mayo Clinic Experience
  2. 2021
    2020 Top Performing Provider in ExperienceRochester Mayo Clinic Experience
  3. 2020
    Career Development Award in Cardiovascular Disease Research Honoring Dr. Earl H. Wood Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  4. 2020
    2020 Provider Recognition AwardRochester Mayo Clinic Experience
  5. 2017
    Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Medicine Outstanding Research Fellow AwardDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine
  6. 2017
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellow AwardDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine
  7. 2015
    Cardiovascular Division Nominee; Donald C. Balfour Award for Meritorious Research Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  8. 2015
    Invited to EP Future Leaders of Tomorrow SymposiaHeart Rhythm Society
  9. 2014
    Trainee Travel Award for Central Society for Clinical and Translational Research and the Midwest Region American Federation for Medical Research Combined ConferenceCentral Society for Clinical Research & Midwestern Section American Federation for Medical Research
  10. 2013
    NIH T32 Cardiovasology Training Grant (T32HL007111) Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  11. 2013
    Cardiovascular Innovations Laboratory (CVIL) FellowDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine
  12. 2013
    Outstanding Research AwardInternal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2012
    Nominated by peers to represent class at Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Council Internal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2012
    "ACE" AwardInternal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2010
    Dean's Award for Outstanding Doctoral DissertationUniversity at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  16. 2008
    Finalist Student Research Achievement AwardBiophysical society meeting
  17. 2007
    University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association Travel AwardUniversity at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  18. 2006
    GSEU Professional Development Award University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  19. 2006
    American Medical Association Foundation Grant for American Physician Scientist Association Finance CommitteeAmerican Medical Association
  20. 2006
    American Heart Association Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Northeastern AffiliateAmerican Heart Association
  21. 2006
    Mark Diamond Research Fund GrantUniversity at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  22. 2006
    Tascione Biophysics Fund Travel Award for Biophysical Society meeting University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  23. 2005
    Gilbert D. Moore Fellowship AwardUniversity at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  24. 2003
    American Chemical Society Biochemistry AwardNiagara University
  25. 2003
    Niagara University Biology MedalNiagara University
  26. 2003
    Father Dana Duggan AwardNiagara University
  27. 2003
    Niagara Shares AwardNiagara University
  28. 2003
    Healthcare Association of Niagara County Incorporated (HANCI) Spirit of Niagara Student Service AwardHealth Care Association of Niagara County
  29. 2003
    The Niagara Medal-nomination Niagara University
  30. 2003
    Best Platform Presentation Eastern College Science Conference
  31. 2003
    Beta Beta Beta Regional Conference Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
  32. 2003
    Dean's letter for Honors in 1st and 2nd year of medical school University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  33. 2003
    Medical Scientist Training Program Award - 2003-2010 (Full Tuition Scholarship + Stipend) University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  34. 2003
    Rochester Academy of Sciences Grant Rochester Academy of Sciences

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Section Editor: Pre-clinical InnovationJournal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
  2. 2022 - 2023
    Member - Digital Education CommitteeHeart Rhythm Society
  3. 2022 - 2025
    Member - NCDR EP Registry Research and Publications SubcommitteeAmerican College of Cardiology
  4. 2022 - present
    Journal ReviewerJournal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
  5. 2022 - present
    Editorial Board MemberJournal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
  6. 2022 - present
    Journal ReviewerJournal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
  7. 2021 - present
    InterviewerMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
  8. 2021
    InterviewerMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  9. 2021 - present
    Professional MemberAmerican Heart Association
  10. 2021 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  11. 2021 - present
    Core Concepts in EP 2021 - CME Content ReviewerHeart Rhythm Society
  12. 2021 - present
    Fellow of the Heart Rhythm SocietyHeart Rhythm Society
  13. 2021 - present
    Member, Core Concepts in EP for Allied Professionals Advisory GroupHeart Rhythm Society
  14. 2021 - 2022
    Education Programs and Services Subcommittee MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  15. 2021 - 2022
    Educational Subcommittee MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  16. 2021 - 2022
    Physician MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  17. 2020 - 2021
    InterviewerCardiology Fellowship Program Recruitment
  18. 2020 - 2021
    Communications Committee MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  19. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic
  20. 2020 - 2022
    Silver MemberEuropean Heart Rhythm Association
  21. 2020 - present
    Editorial BoardMayo Clinic Health Newsletter
  22. 2020 - present
    Curriculum CommitteeHeart Rhythm Society
  23. 2019
    Interview Committee - MemberMayo Clinic Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
  24. 2019
    Evaluation Committee MemberMayo Clinic Cardiac Electrophysiology Program
  25. 2018
    AssistantMayo Clinic Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
  26. 2018 - present
    ReviewerAmerican College of Cardiology
  27. 2016 - 2020
    Affiliate MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  28. 2013
    Resident/Fellow RepresentativeFellowship Speciality Interview Workshops
  29. 2013 - 2019
    Fellow in TrainingAmerican College of Cardiology
  30. 2013 - 2017
    HostMayo Clinic Cardiolgy Fellowship
  31. 2013 - 2014
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Cardiology EKG Committee
  32. 2013 - 2014
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Cardiology Fellowship Visiting Professor
  33. 2013 - 2014
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Cardiology Fellowship Journal Club
  34. 2013 - 2014
    Resident/Fellow RepresentativeMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
  35. 2013
    Resident/Fellow RepresentativeSubspecialty Orientation and Tips Q&A session
  36. 2013
    Resident/Fellow RepresentativeCardiology Fellowship Interest Group
  37. 2011 - 2013
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Council
  38. 2011 - 2013
    Student MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  39. 2010 - 2013
    Student MemberMinnesota ACP Chapter
  40. 2010
    HostAmerican Medical Student Association
  41. 2009 - 2013
    Student MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  42. 2008 - 2010
    Council MemberUniversity at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences MD/PhD
  43. 2007 - 2016
    Student MemberAmerican Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Council
  44. 2006 - 2016
    Student MemberAmerican Heart Association
  45. 2006 - 2011
    Student MemberBiophysical Society
  46. 2006 - 2011
    Student MemberAmerican Medical Association
  47. 2006 - 2008
    Medical Student MemberAmerican Physiological Society
  48. 2006 - 2007
    PresidentPhysiology and Biophysics Graduate Student Association
  49. 2006 - 2007
    Institutional RepresentativeAmerican Physician Scientists Association
  50. 2006 - 2007
    Finance Committee MemberAmerican Physician Scientists Association
  51. 2006 - 2007
    Student MemberAmerican Heart Association Basic Sciences Council
  52. 2006
    Student MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  53. 2005 - 2008
    AssistantUniversity at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences MD/PhD
  54. 2005 - 2008
    Medical Student MemberUniversity at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  55. 2005 - 2006
    Committee MemberDr. Suk-Hi Hong Physiology and Biophysics Memorial Lecture Committee
  56. 2002 - 2003
    PresidentDelta Epsilon Sigma Scholastic Honor Society
  57. 2002 - 2003
    PresidentSigma Alpha Sigma
  58. 2001 - 2002
    PresidentAmerican Chemical Society

Publications

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Research activities

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