Alan P. Wang, M.D.

Alan Peikang Wang, M.D., is a pediatric cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in the care of children and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart conditions. He provides care as part of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at Mayo Clinic and is dedicated to helping young patients improve cardiovascular health and quality of life through personalized treatment, diagnostic evaluation, and rehabilitation strategies. His clinical focus includes exercise-based approaches to support heart function and recovery.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Wang works closely with children and families to manage complex heart conditions and optimize exercise tolerance. His areas of expertise include:

• Congenital heart disease: Comprehensive evaluation and management for children with structural heart conditions.
• Syncope: Diagnostic assessment and treatment for unexplained fainting episodes.
• Chest pain: Identifying and managing cardiac and non-cardiac causes of pediatric chest pain.
• Exertional fatigue: Care strategies to address reduced exercise capacity in children with heart disease.
• Pediatric cardiac rehabilitation: Individualized rehabilitation programs to promote cardiovascular recovery and fitness.
• Cardiopulmonary exercise testing: Advanced exercise assessments to guide treatment for congenital and acquired heart disease.

Research and expertise

Dr. Wang's research focuses on exercise testing in congenital heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation, and preventive cardiology. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on topics such as cardiopulmonary exercise capacity, chronotropic response to exercise, and functional outcomes in pediatric heart transplant recipients. Dr. Wang also plays an active role in medical education, developing curriculum for Mayo Clinic pediatric residents and mentoring trainees. He is board-certified in pediatrics and is an American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow.