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Ben D. Nordhues, M.D.

  1. Cardiologist

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Benjamin D. Nordhues, M.D., is a board-certified general Cardiologist and Instructor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science whose clinical practice spans the breadth of cardiovascular medicine.

Following general cardiology and advanced echocardiography fellowships at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Nordhues offers clinical expertise in advanced echocardiography including transthoracic and transesophageal imaging and 3D echocardiography. Dr. Nordhues has particular expertise in pre-procedural assessment and real-time imaging guidance during and following structural heart procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and in the operating room.

A passionate medical educator, Dr. Nordhues is committed to mentoring the next generation of physicians and trainees, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and lifelong learning. Whether at the bedside, in the echocardiography laboratory, or in the catheterization laboratory, Dr. Nordhues integrates advanced diagnostic capabilities with compassionate, patient-centered care to deliver outstanding cardiovascular outcomes.

  1. Cardioversion
  2. Transesophageal echocardiogram
  3. Transthoracic echocardiogram
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Mitral valve prolapse
  • Structural heart disease
  • Transesophageal echocardiography
  • Interventional echocardiography
  • Intraoperative echocardiography
  • Medical education
  1. 2020
    Fellowship - Advanced EchocardiographyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  2. 2020
    SubSpec FellowRST Cardiology, Echocardiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2020
    FellowCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2020
    Fellowship - Cardiovascular MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  5. 2017
    Resident - Resident, Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  6. 2017
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2014
    Doctor of MedicineUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  8. 2014
    Tutor/Registrar - Senior Medical Student TutorUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  9. 2010
    BS - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Minors: Chemistry and BiologyUniversity of Missouri, Columbia

Certifications

  1. 2021
    Adult Comp EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography
  2. 2020
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2017
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Senior Medical Resident Educator Award, Top 10% Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  2. 2011
    Foundation Scholarship, Missouri State Medical Association University of Missouri School of Medicine
  3. 2010
    Phi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyUniversity of Missouri
  4. 2009
    Friars Chapter, Mortar Board Honor SocietyUniversity of Missouri
  5. 2007
    Shiu Lab Last Geneticist StandingUniversity of Missouri
  6. 2006
    Bright Flight ScholarUniversity of Missouri
  7. 2006
    Curators ScholarUniversity of Missouri
  8. 2006
    Deans List (each semester)University of Missouri
  9. 2004
    Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Echocardiology Laboratory, Clinic Practice Committee
  2. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Echocardiography
  3. 2018 - 2019
    Silver Project Team LeaderCardiovascular Education Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  5. 2014 - present
    MemberMayo Fellows Association
  6. 2012
    University of Missouri Medical Student DelegateAmerican Medical Association
  7. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  8. 2010 - 2014
    TreasurerUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  9. 2010 - 2016
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  10. 2008 - 2009
    MemberUniversity of Missouri, Shared Governance Committee

Publications