Ben D. Nordhues, M.D.

Ben D. Nordhues, M.D., is a board-certified general cardiologist and Instructor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota, where he cares for people with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Nordhues provides individualized, compassionate care for people with coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve abnormalities, and structural heart disease. His clinical practice spans advanced echocardiography, integrating 3D imaging, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, and real-time imaging guidance for structural heart procedures.

Dr. Nordhues is passionate about making complex cardiovascular care understandable and empowering patients to understand the "why" behind their recommended treatments. He strives to deliver excellent outcomes and patient experiences while advancing medical education for patients and future generations of clinicians.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Nordhues combines diagnostic accuracy with patient-centered decision-making to help people achieve the best possible cardiovascular outcomes.

• Coronary artery disease: Assessment and management using advanced imaging to guide treatment decisions
• Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter: Comprehensive evaluation and monitoring with echocardiographic imaging support
• Valvular and structural heart disease: Imaging-based diagnosis and procedural guidance for valve repair and replacement
• Heart failure: Diagnostic imaging and longitudinal management to support heart function and improve quality of life
• Advanced echocardiography: Transthoracic, transesophageal, intraoperative, and interventional echocardiographic imaging for diagnostic and procedural applications

Research and expertise

Following general cardiology and advanced echocardiography fellowships at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Nordhues joined the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Adult Echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography. His clinical and teaching activities span the Echocardiography Laboratory and the Community and Comprehensive Cardiology practice in Minnesota.

A dedicated medical educator, Dr. Nordhues mentors medical trainees and fosters evidence-based practice and lifelong learning. His honors include the Senior Medical Resident Educator Award and multiple professional society memberships, including the American Society of Echocardiography.

Personal note

Outside of work, Dr. Nordhues enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing, playing guitar, reading, and cooking.