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Hector I. Michelena, M.D.

  1. Cardiologist
  2. Echocardiographer
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

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Hector I. Michelena, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist with a special interest in heart valve diseases, structural heart diseases, diseases of the aorta and all echocardiographic modalities. He is heavily involved in clinical practice, research and education. His clinical focus includes:

  • Diagnosis and management of all heart valve diseases and other structural heart diseases
  • Diagnosis and management of diseases of the aorta
  • Interventional and intra-operative echocardiography

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Michelena is Director of Intra-Operative Echocardiography, and his research focuses on bicuspid aortic valve, aortopathy, aortic stenosis and regurgitation, mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed papers and multiple book chapters. Dr. Michelena is a Mayo-recognized top educator and a nationally- and internationally-renowned speaker. Dr. Michelena is the American College of Cardiology U.S. chair for the ACC-Latin-American conference (2017, 2018), and is the U.S. vice-president of the Inter American Society of Cardiology (SIAC, 2017-2019).

  1. Aortic valve disease
  2. Coronary artery disease
  3. Heart valve disease
  4. Structural heart disease
  1. Echocardiogram
  2. Intraoperative echocardiography
  3. Pericardial centesis
  4. Stress echocardiogram
  5. Transesophageal echocardiogram
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Echocardiography
  • Bicuspid aortic valve
  • Disease of the aorta
  1. 2006
    Fellow - Advanced Adult Cardiology, Echo-valveDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2005
    Fellow - Cardiology. Program co-directors: Helene Glassberg, MD & William A. Van Decker, MDTemple University Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine
  3. 2004
    Fellow - Cardiology. Program director: William A. Van Decker, MDMedical College of Pennsylvania Hospital and Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine
  4. 2002
    Chief Resident - Internal Medicine. Program director: Robert Nardino, MDHospital of St. Raphael, Yale University School of Medicine
  5. 2001
    Internship/Residency - Internal Medicine. Program director: Robert Nardino, MDHospital of St. Raphael, Yale University School of Medicine
  6. 1996
    MDJose Maria Vargas School of Medicine, Universidad Central de Venezuela
  7. 1988
    BSColegio San Ignacio De Loyola

Certifications

  1. 2006
    Adult Comp EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography
  2. 2005
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2016
    Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Medical DictationMayo Clinic
  2. 2015
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic, Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  3. 2015
    Finalist for the Journal Heart, Best Paper 2014 Award in Recognition of the High Quality and Clinical Impact the PaperESC Scientific Meeting
  4. 2014
    Philanthropic Gift in Honor of Hector I. Michelena for Programs and Facilities in Medical Care, Research, and EducationMayo Clinic
  5. 2014
    Top Performer in Patient Experience Award - Valvular Heart Disease ClinicMayo Clinic
  6. 2014
    Excellence Through Teamwork Award - Quality Improvement Project "Valvular Heart Disease Clinic and Project Mars Collaboration"Mayo Clinic
  7. 2014
    Physician's Recognition Award for Dedication and Commitment to Clinical Education - in Honor of Hector I. MichelenaMayo School of Health Sciences, Echocardiography Program, Class of 2014. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2014
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic, Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  9. 2014
    Philanthropic Gift in Honor of Hector I. Michelena for Programs and Facilities in Medical CareMayo Clinic
  10. 2013
    Philanthropic Gift in Honor of Hector I. Michelena for Amyloidosis ResearchMayo Clinic
  11. 2013
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionRochester, Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
  12. 2012
    DOM Career Development Time for Scholarly Physicians ProgramMayo Clinic in Rochester
  13. 2011
    Best Educators RecognitionDepartment of Internal Medicine
  14. 2010
    DOM Career Development Time for Scholarly Physicians ProgramMayo Clinic in Rochester
  15. 2010
    Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Medical DictationMayo Clinic in Rochester
  16. 2009
    Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Medical DictationMayo Clinic in Rochester
  17. 2008
    Best Educators RecognitionDepartment of Internal Medicine
  18. 2005
    Founding Members of the Fellows-in-Training Committee, Pamela Douglas, M.D.American College of Cardiology
  19. 2001
    Chief Resident in MedicineHospital of St. Raphael, Yale University School of Medicine
  20. 2001
    Outstanding PGY-3 Resident 2000-2001Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT
  21. 2001
    The 2000-2001 Medical Staff President's Award for Excellence in Academic Performance and Scholastic AchievementHospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT
  22. 2000
    Outstanding PGY-2 Resident 1999-2000Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT
  23. 2000
    The 1999-2000 Medical Staff President's Award for Excellence in Academic Performance and Scholastic AchievementHospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT
  24. 1999
    STAR award for commitment to the hospital's mission and professionalismHospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT
  25. 1996
    Lorenzo Campins y Ballester Award for Medical Student ExcellenceUniversidad Central de Venezuela
  26. 1995
    Edmundo Vallecalle Annual Award for Excellence in PhysiologyJose M. Vargas School of Medicine, Caracas-Venezuela

Professional memberships

  1. 2012 - 2014
    Co-ChairMayo Clinic Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2012 - 2014
    Co-ChairBylaws and Ethics Committee, American Society of Echocardiography
  3. 2012
    DirectorDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2012
    MemberDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2010 - present
    MemberHeart Valve Society of America
  6. 2010
    MemberAmerican Society of Echocardiography
  7. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  8. 2005 - 2006
    MemberFellows-in-Training Committee, American College of Cardiology
  9.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  10.  
    MemberAmerican Society of Nuclear Cardiology
  11.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association

Publications

Research activities

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