Biographical summary
Dr. Ran Sapir has particular expertise in exercise-based therapies for patients with cardiovascular disease and peripheral arterial disease, integrating physiologic assessment and structured exercise programs to improve functional capacity and long-term outcomes. Her clinical interests include lipid disorders, familial hypercholesterolemia, statin intolerance, and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease using individualized, evidence-based strategies.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Ran Sapir is actively involved in clinical research, education, and mentorship. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and collaborates across disciplines to advance guideline-directed cardiovascular and vascular care.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Preventive cardiology and cardiovascular risk reduction
- Exercise-based therapy and cardiac rehabilitation
- Lipid disorders and familial hypercholesterolemia
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2025
SubSpec Fellow - Vascular medicine Mayo Clinic
- 2023
Advanced Fellowship - Preventive cardiologyMayo Clinic
- 2023
SubSpec FellowCardiology, Preventive, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2022
Fellow - CardiologyTel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- 2017
Residency - Internal medicineTel Aviv Medical Center
- 2011
InternshipTel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- 2010
Doctor of MedicineTechnion Institute of Technology
- 2006
BSc Med - Medical Sciences, Magna Cum Laude
Technion Institute of Technology
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2022
The Israel Heart Society (IHS) ScholarshipThe Israel Heart Society (IHS)
- 2006
Excellence Award for MD Thesis: The Effect of Glucose on Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) Activity and Its Binding to High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
MemberSociety of Vascular Medicine
- 2024 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
- 2018 - present
MemberIsraeli heart association
Publications