Juan A. Crestanello, M.D.

  1. Cardiovascular Surgeon
  2. Chair, Cardiovascular Surgery, Minnesota

Departamentos

  1. Cirugía cardiovascular
  2. Cirugía

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Idiomas

EnglishSpanish

Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., is the Joanne and Doug Pertz Family and Galas Family Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery and a consultant in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in 2018 and holds the academic rank of professor of surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Dr. Crestanello earned his medical degree at the University of the Republic of Uruguay Medical School. He trained in General Surgery at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia and the University of Maryland in Baltimore. He then completed his cardiothoracic training at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Crestanello specializes in surgery for valvular heart disease through conventional and minimally invasive approaches. His other clinical interests include cardiac reoperations, radiation- and carcinoid-induced heart disease, adult congenital heart surgery, and surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and pericardial diseases. Dr. Crestanello's research interests are focused on clinical outcomes after cardiac surgery procedures. He is frequently invited to give presentations on his work to both national and international audiences and has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and holds reviewer responsibilities for prominent scientific publications.

In addition to his clinical and research activities, Dr. Crestanello is active in education and has provided mentorship to many medical students and postgraduate students, among others. Dr. Crestanello is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His additional professional memberships include the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, where he has held leadership roles.

  1. Congenital heart defects in adults
  2. Tricuspid valve disease
  1. Aneurysm surgery
  2. Aortic root surgery
  3. Aortic valve repair and replacement
  4. Coronary bypass surgery
  5. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  6. Heart valve surgery
  7. Minimally invasive heart surgery
  8. Mitral valve repair and replacement
  9. Pericardiectomy
  10. Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
  11. Pulmonary valve repair and replacement
  12. Septal myectomy
  13. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  14. Tricuspid valve repair and replacement
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2004
    Residency - Thoracic Surgery Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  2. 2004
    ResidentThoracic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2001
    ResidencyUniversity of Maryland Medical System, Department of Surgery
  4. 1999
    Residency - First to Third year and ResearchDepartment of Surgery, MCP Hahnemann University, School of Medicine
  5. 1991
    InternshipMinistry of Public Health Hospitals; Medical School Hospital (Hospital de Clinicas)
  6. 1991
    MDUniversity of the Republic of Uruguay Medical School
  7. 1982
    Undergraduate Studies - Bachelor of Biological SciencesJuan XXIII Pre-University Institute

Certifications

  1. 2005
    Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2015
    “Thomas E. Williams Jr. MD, PhD” Award for Excellence in Teaching Division of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
  2. 2014
    2014 Providers Recognized for Top Patient Satisfaction Nationally OSU Wexner Medical Center
  3. 2003
    Jack Taylor Foundation Travel Award for outstanding clinical and academic achievement O.T. Clagett
  4. 1999
    American College of Chest Physicians Young Investigator Award The CHEST Foundation
  5. 1994
    Second PrizePennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery
  6. 1990
    "Forum” Research Award The 41st Uruguayan Congress of Surgery

Professional memberships

  1. 2026 - present
    Director-At-LargeThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  2. 2026 - present
    Vice President of BoardThoracic Surgery Foundation
  3. 2023 - 2026
    Secretary - The Thoracic Surgery FoundationSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  4. 2021 - 2022
    Director - The Thoracic Surgery Foundation - Board of DirectorsSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  5. 2021 - present
    Member - The Thoracic Surgery Foundation - Board of DirectorsSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  6. 2017
    Abstract ReviewerScientific Sessions 2017, American Heart Association
  7. 2017 - present
    MemberOpen Science Committee, American Heart Association
  8. 2016 - present
    Surgery Advisory Board MemberMedtronic North America
  9. 2016 - present
    Representative to the STS/ACC Transcatheter Valve Therapy RegistrySociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  10. 2016 - present
    Vice Chair, Research CommitteeThoracic Surgery Foundation
  11. 2016 - present
    Workforce on International RelationshipsSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  12. 2015
    Grant ReviewerNational Surgery Clinical Committee, American Heart Association
  13. 2015 - present
    Workforce on Annual Meeting - Lead of Aortic and Mitral Valve Session Planning GroupSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  14. 2015 - 2016
    Co-Chair Research and Scholarship CommitteeAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  15. 2015
    Grant ReviewerSurgery Clinical Committee, American Heart Association
  16. 2015
    Resident Forum Reviewer and Judge18th Annual C Walton Lillehei, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  17. 2015 - 2016
    Chair, STS University Task ForceSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  18. 2015 - 2016
    Workforce on Annual MeetingSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  19. 2015
    MemberChief of Thoracic Surgery Division Search Committee
  20. 2014 - 2016
    Grant ReviewerThoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
  21. 2014
    Grant ReviewerSurgery and Radiology Clinical Committee, American Heart Association
  22. 2014 - 2017
    MemberDavis Heart and Lung Research Institute (DHLRI) Executive Committee
  23. 2014
    Grant ReviewerThird Alton Oschner Research Scholarship, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  24. 2014
    ChairSentinel event
  25. 2014
    Grant ReviewerCardiorenal Clinical Committee, American Heart Association
  26. 2014
    Resident Forum Reviewer and Judge17th Annual C Walton Lillehei, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  27. 2014
    Cardiovascular Surgery Consultant SubcommitteeAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  28. 2014 - 2017
    MemberHeart and Vascular Center CME Steering Committee
  29. 2014 - 2015
    Research and Education CommitteeThoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
  30. 2014 - 2015
    Workforce on Annual MeetingSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  31. 2013 - 2017
    MemberLEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR CLINICAL QUALITY AND SAFETY & SERVICE
  32. 2013 - present
    Grant ReviewerJohn H. Gibbon Jr. Research Scholarship Award 2012-2015
  33. 2013 - 2017
    MemberCo-Chair Cardiovascular Services Quality Management Committee
  34. 2013 - 2017
    MemberHybrid OR committee. Heart and Vascular Center
  35. 2013 - 2016
    MemberChair Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) Ross Heart Hospital Operating Room Commit-tee
  36. 2013 - 2015
    Leadership CommitteeCardiovascular Surgery & Anesthesia (CVSA) Council, American Heart Association
  37. 2013 - present
    Abstract ReviewerSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  38. 2013
    Resident Forum Reviewer and Judge16th Annual C Walton Lillehei, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  39. 2013 - 2014
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican College of Surgeons - Ohio Chapter
  40. 2013 - 2014
    Workforce on Annual MeetingSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  41. 2013 - present
    Grant ReviewerThoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
  42. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  43. 2013 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
  44. 2012
    Grant Reviewer and Clinical ScienceAmerican Heart Association
  45. 2012
    Abstract Reviewer13th Annual Meeting, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  46. 2012 - present
    ReviewerJohn H. Gibbon Jr. Research Scholarship Award 2013-2015
  47. 2012 - 2014
    Grant ReviewerGreat Rivers Affiliate of the American Heart
  48. 2012 - present
    Abstract ReviewerSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  49. 2012 - 2016
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  50. 2012
    Grant Reviewer and Clinical ScienceAmerican Heart Association
  51. 2012
    MemberDevelopment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Post Open Heart Surgery Treatment and Antico-agulation Clinical Algorithms
  52. 2012 - 2017
    MemberHeart and Vascular Center Executive Committee
  53. 2012 - 2015
    MemberChair Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) Cardiac Surgery Operations Council
  54. 2012 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerThe Journal of Surgical Research
  55. 2012 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerEuropean Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  56. 2012 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerJournal of Heart Valve Disease
  57. 2011 - 2017
    MemberDepartment of Surgery Promotion and Tenure Committee
  58. 2011
    MemberCritical Care Clinical Quality Management and Operations Committee
  59. 2011 - 2013
    MemberCardiovascular Services Quality Management Committee
  60. 2011 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerThe Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  61. 2011 - present
    Adjunct ReviewerMayo Clinic Proceedings
  62. 2010 - present
    MemberFellow American College of Surgeons
  63. 2010 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerBioMedical Engineering OnLine
  64. 2010 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerCirculation
  65. 2010 - present
    Peer ReviewerPLOS One
  66. 2009 - 2010
    MemberCardiovascular Mortality Reduction Task Force
  67. 2009 - 2017
    Associate InvestigatorThe Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute
  68. 2009 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerMed ED Portal
  69. 2009 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerThe Journal of Robotic Surgery
  70. 2008 - 2010
    MemberDavis Heart and Lung Institute Director Search Committee
  71. 2008 - 2010
    MemberMedical Staff Licensed Independent Practitioner Committee
  72. 2008 - 2010
    Chair Membership CommitteeAmerican College of Surgeons - Ohio Chapter
  73. 2008 - present
    MemberThe Central Surgical Association
  74. 2007
    JudgeThe 12th Annual Richard J &Martha Denman Undergraduate Research Forum
  75. 2007 - 2008
    MemberEvidence Based Practice Policy Group
  76. 2007 - 2017
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons - Ohio Chapter
  77. 2007 - 2010
    Scholarship ReviewerThe Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Medical Scholarship
  78. 2006
    MemberMitral Regurgitation Working Group, STICH Trial
  79. 2006
    Mitral Regurgitation Working GroupSTICH Trial
  80. 2006 - 2011
    MemberInstitute of Mitochondrial Biology
  81. 2006 - 2011
    DevelopmentTherapeutic Guidelines on Massive Pulmonary Embolism
  82. 2006 - 2010
    MemberDepartment of Surgery Research Committee
  83. 2005 - present
    MemberThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  84. 2004 - present
    MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery
  85. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  86. 2001 - 2004
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
  87. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  88. 1996 - 2010
    Associate FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  89. 1995 - 1999
    MemberPennsylvania Medical Society
  90. 1993 - present
    MemberSindicato Medico del Uruguay
  91. 1983 - 1991
    MemberAsociacion de los Estudiantes de Medicina