Haraldur Bjarnason, M.D.

  1. Radiologist
  2. Vascular Medicine Specialist

Departamentos

Grupos especializados

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Idiomas

English

Dr. Bjarnason is Professor of Radiology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He is an active member of the Vascular & Interventional Division and the director of the Gonda Vascular Center, Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. His main clinical interests include vascular disease in general with special interest in venous disease, (large vein endovascular reconstruction, thrombolysis and management of venous insufficiency) as well as peripheral arterial disease. As a secondary interest is healthcare delivery, public health and healthcare administration.

He completed his medical doctorate at the University of Iceland and internship in Iceland with additional training in internal medicine for one year. Following that he did residence training in Radiology with inclusion of Internal Medicine and Surgery at various medical centers in Norway along with a Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship at University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics from 1990 to 1992. He had a position as an assistant and later associate professor at the University of Minnesota from 1992 to 2000.

He has certifications in Federation Licensing Examination and Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and the American Board of Radiology. He also holds a certificate of additional qualification in Interventional Radiology. He has deep interest in teaching and research and has authored / co-authored many articles (90 pear review) and book chapters. He is currently the director of the Gonda Vascular Center, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN. The Gonda Vascular Center is an integrated, multidisciplinary, center for care of patients with vascular disease.

  1. Vena cava filter placement
  2. Venous angioplasty
  3. Venous stenting
  4. Venous thrombolysis
  • Venous and arterial disease
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 1992
    Fellow - Cardiovascular and Interventional RadiologyUniversity of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics
  2. 1990
    Resident - Internal MedicineAker Sykehus, University Clinic
  3. 1989
    Resident - RadiologyAker Sykehus, University Clinic
  4. 1987
    Resident - SurgeryFylkessjukehuset
  5. 1987
    Resident - Internal MedicineFjordungssjukrahusid
  6. 1986
    Resident - RadiologyFjordungssjukrahusid
  7. 1986
    Internship - Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, GynecologyFjordungssjukrahusid
  8. 1985
    MDUniversity of Iceland

Certifications

  1. 2017
    Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Honorary Member Seldingersallskapet, Seldinger SocietySeldinger Society
  2. 2022
    Mayo Clinic Unparalleled ExperienceMayo Clinic Unparalleled Experience
  3. 2020
    2019 JVIR Editor's Award - Distinguished ReviewerJournal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
  4. 2017
    Praemium Radiologiae Nordicum 2017Nordic Congress of Radiology
  5. 2016
    Magna Cum Laude Award, Electronic Educational ExhibitsAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
  6. 2009
    Physician Teacher of Year AwardGeneral Surgery Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  7. 2007
    Excellence in Design - Educational Exhibit. LL-V15141: Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Venous Disease: What, When, and WhyRadiological Society of North America
  8. 2002
    Certificate of Merit Award for Thrombolytic Therapy in Venous Disease ("How-to" Workshop)Radiological Society of North America
  9. 2002
    The Nordic Prize of Radiology55th Nordic Radiological Congress
  10. 2000
    Teacher of the Year, as selected by residentsDepartment of Radiology
  11. 1993
    Certificate of Merit for Exhibit: Venous Stents: Four-year ExperienceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  12. 1992
    Certificate of Merit for Exhibit: Coronary Angiography: An Introduction to the Anatomy and Projections (infoRAD)Radiological Society of North America
  13. 1992
    Certificate of Merit for Exhibit: Evaluation of Vascular Flow Physiology with Duplex Ultrasound: Review and ObservationsRadiological Society of North America

Professional memberships

  1. 2016 - present
    FellowSociety for Vascular Medicine and Biology
  2. 2016 - present
    Chair-ElectFellows Education Committee, American Venous Forum
  3. 2015 - present
    DirectorGonda Vascular Center
  4. 2013
    MemberSociety for Vascular Surgery
  5. 2013
    Associate MemberSociety for Vascular Surgery
  6. 2012
    FellowSociety of Interventional Radiology
  7. 2011 - present
    ChairPeripheral Endovascular Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  8. 2010 - 2011
    MemberRadiology Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Radiology
  9. 2010 - 2011
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  10. 2010 - 2011
    ChairEndovascular Committee, Gonda Vascular Center
  11. 2010
    LiaisonVenous Thrombolysis for DVT, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  12. 2010
    LiaisonTunneled Central Vein Catheter, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  13. 2010
    LiaisonUterine Fibromas/ Myomas & Uterine Artery Embolization, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  14. 2010
    LiaisonRenal Artery Angioplasty and Stenting, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  15. 2010
    LiaisonVaricose Vein Treatment, Content Contribution - Radiology, AskMayoExpert
  16. 2009 - present
    MemberMayo Simulation Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  17. 2008 - 2012
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Surgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  18. 2007
    MemberResearch Policy Committee, Society of Interventional Radiology
  19. 2007 - present
    FellowAmerican Heart Association & American Stroke Association
  20. 2006 - 2011
    MemberMedical Student Education Committee, Department of Radiology
  21. 2006 - 2011
    MemberIntegration Leadership Committee, Department of Radiology
  22. 2006 - present
    MemberMayo Infection Surveillance Subcommittee (MISSC), Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  23. 2005 - 2011
    Program DirectorVascular & Interventional Radiology Program, Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology
  24. 2005 - 2011
    MemberResearch Committee, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  25. 2003
    MemberAmerican Heart Association & American Stroke Association
  26. 2003 - present
    American Venous Forum
  27. 2003 - 2007
    MemberPeripheral Endovascular Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  28. 2003 - 2007
    MemberFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  29. 2003 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Gonda Vascular Center
  30. 2003 - present
    MemberCouncil on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences, American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
  31. 2003 - present
    MemberCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
  32. 2002
    MemberCardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
  33. 2002 - 2011
    MemberVascular & Interventional Operations, Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology
  34. 2000 - 2003
    DirectorFellowship
  35. 1999 - 2000
    MemberEthics Committee, Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Medical School
  36. 1999 - 2000
    MemberSearch Committee for Vascular Surgeon, University of Minnesota Medical School
  37. 1998 - 2000
    Board MemberInterventional Radiology Clinical Services, Department of Radiology, Fairview University Medical Center
  38. 1998 - 2000
    MemberInterventional Radiology Clinical Services, Department of Radiology, Fairview University Medical Center
  39. 1997 - 2000
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Medical School
  40. 1997 - 2000
    MemberClinical Practice Subcommittee, Minnesota Vascular Center, Fairview University Medical Center
  41. 1997 - 2000
    MemberCatheritization Laboratory Integration Committee on Facilities and Planning, Fairview University Medical Center, University of Minnesota Medical School
  42. 1997 - 2000
    MemberVascular Medicine and Biology Research Initiative, University of Minnesota Medical School
  43. 1997 - 2000
    MemberCommittee to Evaluate Work Slots for University Radiologists, P.A. and Suburban Radiology, Department of Radiology, Fairview University Medical Center
  44. 1997 - 2000
    MemberSubspecialty Values Committee, Department of Radiology, Fairview University Medical Center
  45. 1997 - 2000
    MemberSteering Committee, Minnesota Vascular Center, Fairview University Medical Center
  46. 1997 - 2000
    MemberFacilities Subcommittee, Minnesota Vascular Center, Fairview University Medical Center
  47. 1997 - 2000
    MemberCritical Events Committee, Carotid Stent Therapy vs. Carotid Endarterectomy Clinical Investigation, Schneider (USA), Inc.
  48. 1995 - 2000
    MemberVascular Care Committee, Fairview University Medical Center, University of Minnesota Medical School
  49. 1992 - 2000
    MemberUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  50. 1992 - 2000
    MemberResearch Endowment Committee, Department of Radiology, Fairview University Medical Center
  51.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  52.  
    MemberHennepin Medical Society
  53.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  54.  
    MemberMinnesota Radiological Society
  55.  
    MemberMinnesota Vascular Society
  56.  
    MemberSociety of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
  57.  
    MemberTwin Cities Angio/Interventional Society
  58.  
    MemberGrant Review Sub-Committee, Society of Interventional Radiology