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Michael W. Cullen, M.D.

  1. Cardiologist
  2. Echocardiographer
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Michael W. Cullen, M.D., is a general cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cullen sees patients with the following conditions:

  • Coronary artery disease, including patients with heart attacks, coronary artery stents and prior heart bypass operations
  • Abnormal heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia
  • Congestive heart failure, including heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
  • Valvular heart disease, such as aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation
  • Hyperlipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia
  • Symptoms suggestive of possible heart disease, including chest pain, palpitations and shortness of breath

In addition to seeing patients in the clinic and hospital, Dr. Cullen interprets echocardiograms and stress tests. He performs transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions.

Dr. Cullen is also an active researcher and educator. He lectures regularly at educational meetings on topics covering the gamut of general cardiology. He teaches at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and has received multiple grants for his work in educational research.

  1. Aortic aneurysm
  2. Aortic valve disease
  3. Aortic valve regurgitation
  4. Aortic valve stenosis
  5. Atrial fibrillation
  6. Atrial flutter
  7. Coronary artery disease
  8. Familial hypercholesterolemia
  9. Heart attack
  10. Heart disease
  11. Heart failure
  12. High blood pressure
  13. Hyperlipidemia
  14. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  15. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
  16. Mitral valve disease
  17. Mitral valve prolapse
  18. Mitral valve regurgitation
  19. Supraventricular tachycardia
  20. Syncope
  1. Cardiovascular disease prevention
  2. Cardioversion
  3. Stress echocardiogram
  4. Transesophageal echocardiogram
  5. Transthoracic echocardiogram
  • General cardiology
  • Cardiovascular education
  • Echocardiography (including transesophageal and stress echocardiography)
  • Point-of-care cardiac ultrasound
  • Physician well-being
  1. 2014
    FellowCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2014
    Clinical FellowshipDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2013
    Certificate - Clinical ResearchCenter for Translational Science Activities (CTSA) Postdoctoral Certificate Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2010
    ResidentChief Medical Resident, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2010
    Chief Medical ResidentInternal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2009
    Resident - CategoricalDepartment of Internal Medicine
  7. 2009
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2006
    Doctorate of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  9. 2002
    BSc - Bachelor of Science, BiochemistryUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison

Certifications

  1. 2015
    Adult Comp EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography
  2. 2013
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2009
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Nominee for Golden Apple Award for Most Exceptional Preclinical Educator Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  2. 2020
    Associate Professor of MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2020
    Senior Fellow memberMayo Clinic Academy of Educational Excellence
  4. 2018
    Endowment for Education Research AwardMayo Clinic Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science
  5. 2017
    Nex Gen InnovatorCardiology Today
  6. 2016
    Continuing Medical Education Project AwardMayo Clinic Department of Medicine
  7. 2015
    Educational Science Career Development AwardMayo Clinic Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science
  8. 2015
    Endowment for Educational Research AwardMayo Clinic Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science
  9. 2014
    Outstanding Achievement Award - Clinical PerformanceMayo Clinic Rochester Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship
  10. 2014
    Leadership Academy AppointmentAmerican College of Cardiology
  11. 2010
    Assistant Professor of MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2010
    National Poster FinalistAmerican College of Physicians
  13. 2009
    Chief Medical ResidentInternal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2008
    National Poster FinalistAmerican College of Physicians
  15. 2006
    Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  16. 2006
    Dr. John Kimberly Curtis AwardUniversity of Wisconsin Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2005
    Evan & Marion Helfaer ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  18. 2004
    Dr. Lyle Olson ScholarshipWisconsin Medical Society
  19. 2002
    University Bookstore Academic Excellence AwardUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison
  20. 2002
    Theodore Herfurth Award Runner-upUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison
  21. 2002
    Golden Key Undergraduate ScholarshipGolden Key Honor Society, University of Wisconsin
  22. 2002
    Dean's PrizeUniversity of Wisconsin, College of Letters & Sciences
  23. 2001
    Wisconsin/Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty AwardUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison
  24. 2001
    Catherine E. Klein Outstanding Student AwardWisconsin Alumni Association
  25. 2001
    Bidwell National Service AwardSchool District of Janesville
  26. 2001
    George E. Frazer ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Letters & Sciences
  27. 2001
    Ralph B. Abrams ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin, College of Letters & Sciences
  28. 2001
    Mercy Auxiliary ScholarshipMercy Hospital
  29. 2001
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyUniversity of Wisconsin
  30. 2000
    Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Wisconsin
  31. 1998
    Dean's ListUniversity of Wisconsin, College of Letters & Sciences

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2025
    Faculty At-LargeFaculty Affairs Executive Committee
  2. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberFaculty Development Planning Committee, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  3. 2021 - 2022
    Member, Digital Transformation Task Force and Transition TeamAmerican College of Cardiology
  4. 2021 - 2022
    Member, ex-officio, Scientific Publications CommitteeAmerican College of Cardiology
  5. 2021 - 2022
    MemberHandheld Ultrasound Oversight Committee, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  6. 2021
    MemberOffice Space Task Force, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  7. 2021
    Co-LeaderCardiovascular Wellbeing Project, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  8. 2021 - present
    DirectorCardiac Education Clinic, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  9. 2021 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  10. 2020 - 2021
    Member, Digital Transformation Cultural Transformation Working GroupAmerican College of Cardiology
  11. 2020 - present
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Recruitment Committee
  12. 2020 - present
    Chair, Program Director Survey GroupAmerican College of Cardiology
  13. 2019 - 2022
    Chair, Digital Strategy CommitteeAmerican College of Cardiology
  14. 2019 - 2020
    Abstract Reviewer, Valvular heart diseaseAmerican College of Cardiology
  15. 2019 - present
    MemberCardiovascular Grand Rounds Planning Committee
  16. 2018 - present
    Clinical Associate Program DirectorCardiovascular Diseases Fellowship
  17. 2018 - 2019
    Chair Elect, Digital Strategy CommitteeAmerican College of Cardiology
  18. 2018
    EPIC Super UserMayo Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Rochester and Arizona campuses
  19. 2018
    Abstract Reviewer, Non-invasive imagingAmerican College of Cardiology
  20. 2018
    Coordinator, Minnesota ACC Financial Planning SeminarMinnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  21. 2018 - present
    Chair, Clinical Competency CommitteeCardiovascular Diseases Fellowship
  22. 2018 - present
    Member, Program Director Survey GroupAmerican College of Cardiology
  23. 2017 - 2022
    Abstract Reviewer, Spotlight on Special Topics: Education and TrainingAmerican College of Cardiology
  24. 2017 - 2019
    MemberQuality Council, Echocardiography Laboratory
  25. 2017 - present
    MemberApplication Review Committee, Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship
  26. 2016 - 2019
    MemberSoutheast Minnesota Integrated Medical Specialties Service Line Council
  27. 2016 - 2019
    Member, Annual Scientific Session's Program Committee, Non-invasive imaging sectionAmerican College of Cardiology
  28. 2016 - 2018
    Regional Chairman, Southeast Minnesota Community CardiologyMayo Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Division of Community Cardiology
  29. 2016
    MemberEchocardiography Laboratory Education Committee
  30. 2016 - present
    Member, Program Evaluation CommitteeCardiovascular Diseases Fellowship
  31. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  32. 2015 - 2022
    Member, Early Career Section Leadership CouncilAmerican College of Cardiology
  33. 2015 - 2022
    Chair, Early Career Council Education Working GroupAmerican College of Cardiology
  34. 2015 - 2021
    Coordinator, Minnesota ACC Fellow-in-Training Evening ProgramMinnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  35. 2015 - 2019
    Faculty InterviewerInternal Medicine Residency
  36. 2015 - 2019
    Member, Board of CouncilorsMinnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  37. 2015 - 2016
    Immediate Past-Chair, Fellow in Training Section Leadership CouncilAmerican College of Cardiology
  38. 2014 - 2016
    Associate FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  39. 2014 - 2016
    Member, Leadership Academy, Cohort IAmerican College of Cardiology
  40. 2014 - 2015
    Chair, Fellow in Training Section Leadership CouncilAmerican College of Cardiology
  41. 2014 - 2015
    Member, ACCSAP 9 Advisory BoardAmerican College of Cardiology
  42. 2014 - 2015
    Co-Editor, CardioSource World News for FITs and Early Career ProfessionalsAmerican College of Cardiology
  43. 2014 - 2015
    Member, ex-officio, ACC Board of GovernorsAmerican College of Cardiology
  44. 2014 - 2015
    Member, ex-officio, Academic Section Leadership CouncilAmerican College of Cardiology
  45. 2014
    Member, ACC.org Editor-in-Chief Search CommitteeAmerican College of Cardiology
  46. 2014
    Panelist, "How to Meet with a Congressional Representative," ACC Legislative ConferenceAmerican College of Cardiology
  47. 2014
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  48. 2014 - present
    Early Career MembershipAmerican Society of Echocardiography
  49. 2013 - 2022
    Member, Digital Strategy CommitteeAmerican College of Cardiology
  50. 2013 - 2016
    Abstract Captain, Fellow-in-Training Clinical Decision Making CasesAmerican College of Cardiology
  51. 2013 - 2016
    Member, Fellow in Training Section Leadership CouncilAmerican College of Cardiology
  52. 2013 - 2014
    Fellow in TrainingAmerican Society of Echocardiography
  53. 2013 - 2014
    Chair, Fellow in Training CardioSource Communities Working GroupAmerican College of Cardiology
  54. 2012 - 2024
    Abstract Reviewer, Fellow-in-Training Clinical Decision Making CasesAmerican College of Cardiology
  55. 2012 - 2014
    Member as fellowEchocardiography Laboratory Culture of Safety Task Force
  56. 2012 - 2014
    Fellow-in-Training Member, Board of CouncilorsMinnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  57. 2012 - 2013
    MemberNorth American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
  58. 2011 - 2014
    Member as fellowEchocardiography Laboratory Education Committee
  59. 2011 - 2014
    Co-Editor, FITs-on-the-GO BlogAmerican College of Cardiology
  60. 2010 - 2014
    Fellow-in-Training MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  61. 2010 - 2011
    Associate MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  62. 2010
    MemberChief Medical Resident Selection Committee
  63. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  64. 2009 - 2010
    Member as Chief Medical ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Operations Committee
  65. 2009 - 2010
    Member as Chief Medical ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Absence and Scheduling Committee
  66. 2009 - 2010
    Member as Chief Medical ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Recognition and Competency Committee
  67. 2009 - 2010
    Charter member as Chief Medical ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Faculty Recognition and Competency Committee
  68. 2009 - 2010
    Member as Chief Medical ResidentInternal Medicine Residency Selection Committee
  69. 2009 - 2010
    Member as Chief Medical ResidentMedicine - Pediatrics Graduate Education Committee
  70. 2009 - 2010
    Member as Chief Medical ResidentDepartment of Medicine Hospital Practice Committee
  71. 2009 - 2010
    Member as Chief Medical ResidentDepartment of Medicine Mortality Workgroup
  72. 2009
    Judge, Minnesota ACP abstract competitionAmerican College of Physicians
  73. 2007
    Class of 2009 RepresentativeInternal Medicine Residency Program Director Search Committee
  74. 2007 - 2010
    Class of 2009 Representative, Co-Chair 2009-2010Internal Medicine Residency Council
  75. 2006 - 2014
    Resident/Fellow MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  76. 2006 - 2011
    Associate MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  77. 2003 - 2006
    Applicant interviewer & small group facilitatorUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  78. 2002 - 2014
    Fellow MemberAmerican Medical Association
  79. 2002 - 2006
    Student MemberWisconsin Medical Society
  80. 2002 - 2003
    Dean of Students Search Committee, Class of 2006 RepresentativeUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  81. 2002 - 2003
    Vice President Medical Student AssociationUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  82. 2001 - 2002
    President Undergraduate Biochemistry Student OrganizationUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison

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