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Charanjit S. Rihal, M.D.

  1. Internist
  2. Interventional Cardiologist
  3. Chair, Cardiovascular Medicine, Minnesota

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Idiomas

English

Dr. Rihal is a board-certified cardiologist with subspecialty certification in interventional cardiology. Dr. Rihal graduated from the University of Manitoba, and completed all his postgraduate training at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He was a faculty member at McMaster University, and has been on staff at Mayo for 25 years. Dr. Rihal specializes in seeing patients with complex heart disease and focuses on providing minimally invasive therapies for patients with valve and structural heart disease. He has pioneered and developed many of these procedures in collaboration with the team at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Rihal's clinical practice and innovative research focuses on the treatment of patients with valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease. He has contributed over 600 papers in the scientific literature.

Specific procedures Dr. Rihal performs include:

  • paravalvular leak closure
  • TAVR
  • transseptal mitral valve replacement
  • mitral edge to edge repair (clip and pascal)
  • mechanical circulatory support devices
  • balloon valvuloplasty
  • percutaneous balloon and stents

Dr. Rihal was director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory from 2003 to 2010, and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine from 2010 to 2017. He is frequently invited nationally and internationally to speak at meetings and to teach procedure techniques. He has been recognized for being in the 99th percentile of patient feedback scores.

Dr. Rihal currently is a member of the Board of Trustees of Mayo Clinic and chairs the Mayo People and Culture committee, partnering with the CHRO on all aspects of workforce development. He has had further training in business from the Carlson school of management, the University of Oxford, and Harvard Business School.

  1. Balloon valvotomy
  2. Coronary angioplasty and stenting
  3. Mechanical circulatory support device implantation
  4. Paravalvular leak closure
  5. Percutaneous coronary interventions
  6. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  7. Transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair
  8. Transseptal mitral valve replacement
  • Medical education and clinical research
  • Innovating new procedures to help patients with valvular heart disease
  • Cardiac hemodynamics
  • Management of quality and costs in healthcare
  1. 2015
    Diploma - Oxford Diploma in Strategy and Innovation (9/19/2015)University of Oxford
  2. 2000
    MBA - Carlson Executive MBA ProgramCarlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
  3. 1993
    ResidentCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1993
    Fellow - Interventional CardiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1992
    Fellow - Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1989
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1989
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 1986
    Internship - Special Mixed Medicine InternshipUniversity of Manitoba
  9. 1985
    MD - Faculty of Medicine, BSc (Med)University of Manitoba
  10. 1981
    BSc - Faculty of Science, Bachelor of ScienceUniversity of Manitoba

Certifications

  1. 1999
    Interventional CardiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1989
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Stanford University Names World's Top 2% Scientists, 2021Stanford University
  2. 2021
    Top Performing ProviderMayo Clinic Rochester
  3. 2015
    The Internal Medicine Residency Program Excellence in Teaching AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2014
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2013
    The William S. and Ann Atherton Professorship in Cardiology Honoring Robert L. Frye, M.D.Named Professorship Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2012
    Elected Top Doctor by his peersUS News & World Report/Castle Connolly Medical
  7. 2007
    Internal Medicine Residency Program Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
  8. 2007
    Elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America®Best Doctors
  9. 2006
    Outstanding Teacher in Physical Diagnosis given by Internal Medicine ResidentsMayo Clinic
  10. 2004
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2003
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2002
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2000
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 1999
    W. Proctor Harvey, M.D., Young Teacher AwardAmerican College of Cardiology
  15. 1999
    Individual Award for Excellence, Mayo Awards for ExcellenceMayo Clinic
  16. 1999
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 1998
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 1997
    Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 1993
    Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award for Subspecialty Trainee in Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  20. 1991
    Internal Medicine Trainee Award, Outstanding TeachingMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 1989
    Outstanding Achievement Award, Internal Medicine ResidencyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  22. 1985
    Dr. J.R.W. Nicholson Prize, Best B. S.c. (Med) ThesisFaculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba
  23. 1981
    Dean's Honor List, Faculty of ScienceUniversity of Manitoba
  24. 1980
    Dean's Honor List, Faculty of ScienceUniversity of Manitoba
  25. 1980
    Alumni Association Scholarship, High StandingFaculty of Science, University of Manitoba
  26. 1978
    Academic Honor ListLord Selkirk Regional High School
  27. 1978
    Dr. D. Patterson Memorial FundBursary
  28. 1977
    President, Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive, High Student CouncilLord Selkirk Regional High School

Professional memberships

  1. 2017 - present
    ChairPersonnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  2. 2016
    Invited as FacultyInternational Conference for Innovations
  3. 2016
    Invited MemberNational University Heart Centre Singapore International Advisory Panel
  4. 2016 - present
    MemberAssociation of University Cardiologists
  5. 2015
    MemberMidwest Personnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  6. 2013 - 2017
    Vice ChairPersonnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  7. 2012
    FellowInternational Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences
  8. 2012
    Ad Hoc ReviewerAcademic Promotions Committee, Harvard Medical School
  9. 2011 - 2013
    MemberInternational Committee, American Heart Association
  10. 2010 - 2012
    Editorial ConsultantJournal of the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Interventions
  11. 2009 - 2014
    MemberInterventional Scientific Council, American College of Cardiology
  12. 2006 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  13. 2005 - present
    MemberTherapeutic Interventions Council, Heart Valve Society of America
  14. 2005 - 2009
    MemberCardiac Catheterization and Intervention Committee, American College of Cardiology
  15. 2005 - present
    MemberBypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 - Diabetes
  16. 2005 - present
    MemberPublications Committee, Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 - Diabetes
  17. 2004
    ChairUniversal Protocol Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  18. 2002 - 2003
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2002 - 2003
    MemberCardiovascular Division Formulary Subcommittee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2002 - 2003
    ChairCardiovascular Division Formulary Subcommittee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2001 - 2004
    MemberCoding and Nomenclature Committee, American College of Cardiology
  22. 2001 - 2003
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  23. 2001 - 2003
    MemberCatheterization Laboratory Education Committee, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  24. 2001 - 2002
    Vice ChairClinical Practice Working Group, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 2001 - 2002
    MemberClinical Practice Working Group, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 2001
    MemberOperations Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  27. 2000 - 2003
    MemberNHLBI BARI & Dynamic Registry Data Comparison, Writing Group, Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  28. 2000 - 2003
    MemberNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  29. 2000 - 2003
    MemberBypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  30. 2000
    MemberCatheterization Laboratory Continuous Improvement Study Group, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  31. 2000
    MemberNHLBI BARI & Dynamic Registry Data Comparison Writing Group, Mayo Group Practices
  32. 2000
    MemberContinuous Improvement Study Group, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  33. 2000
    MemberEducation Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  34. 2000
    AdvisorBioMed Central
  35. 2000
    MemberBioMed Central
  36. 2000
    MemberNational Institutes of Health
  37. 1998 - 1999
    ChairSupply Expense Management Group, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  38. 1998 - 1999
    ChairCath Pack Task Force, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  39. 1998 - 1999
    MemberSupply Expense Management Group, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  40. 1998 - 1999
    MemberCath Pack Task Force, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  41. 1998
    ChairCardiac Cath Supply Expense Management Group, Mayo Group Practices
  42. 1998
    MemberCardiac Cath Supply Expense Management Group, Mayo Group Practices
  43. 1997 - 2001
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  44. 1997 - 2001
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  45. 1997
    MemberHospital Formulary Advisory Group, Mayo Group Practices
  46. 1997
    MemberDRG 104-107, Expense Management Group, Mayo Group Practices
  47. 1997
    MemberDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  48. 1997
    MemberSaint Marys Hospital
  49. 1997
    MemberCardiology Inpatient Practice Oversight Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  50. 1997
    MemberHospital Formulary Advisory Group
  51. 1997 - present
    MemberCardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  52. 1997 - present
    MemberDRG 104-107, Expense Management Group, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  53. 1996 - 1997
    ChairDRG 112 Expense Management Group, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  54. 1996 - 1997
    MemberDRG 112 Expense Management Group, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  55. 1996
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  56. 1995 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  57. 1994
    MemberAd Hoc Committee, Radiographic Equipment, Hamilton Civic Hospitals
  58. 1993 - present
    FellowAmerican Heart Association
  59. 1990 - 1992
    Fellows' RepresentativeEducation Committee, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine
  60. 1990
    MemberDepartment of Education Administration
  61. 1990
    MemberMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  62. 1990
    MemberDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  63. 1990
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine
  64.  
    ChairPatient Identification Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  65.  
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  66.  
    FellowRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  67.  
    ReviewerMedical Research Council of Canada
  68.  
    ChairArteriocyte DSMB
  69.  
    MemberCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
  70.  
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  71.  
    MemberCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  72.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  73.  
    MemberResearchNet, Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Publications

Research activities

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