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Gurpreet S. Sandhu, M.D., Ph.D.

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Dr. Sandhu is the Vice Chair (International), Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, and was previously Chair, Division of Interventional Cardiology and the Director of the Mayo Clinic Cardiac Cath Lab. Leadership roles have included Medical Director (Europe) where he led the development of Mayo Clinic Healthcare at London. He is also a Professor of Medicine and was previously the Director of the Cardiovascular Innovation Laboratory for translational research. Clinical expertise includes complex coronary artery revascularization, treatment of valvular and structural heart disease, and interventional management of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Research interests include developing novel therapies for cardiovascular diseases based upon nanotechnology, cell therapy and interventional devices, and this has led to numerous patents covering molecular, cellular and device base technologies. He is also the Principal Investigator or co-investigator on national and international research grants and clinical studies.

  1. Angina
  2. Aortic valve stenosis
  3. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
  4. Chronic total occlusion of coronary arteries
  5. Coronary artery disease
  6. Heart attack
  7. Heart valve disease
  8. Structural heart disease
  1. Balloon pulmonary angioplasty
  2. Cardiovascular fistula closure
  3. Coronary angiogram
  4. Coronary angioplasty and stenting
  5. Coronary artery stenting
  6. Coronary physiology assessment
  7. Heart valve repair
  8. Heart valve replacement
  9. Heart valve surgery
  10. Intravascular imaging
  11. Laser atherectomy
  12. Left atrial appendage closure
  13. Mechanical circulatory support device implantation
  14. Minimally invasive heart surgery
  15. Myocardial biopsy
  16. Pulmonary angiogram
  17. Pulmonary artery pressure sensor implantation
  18. Pulmonary vein stenting
  19. Rotational atherectomy
  20. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  21. Valvuloplasty
  • Catheter based heart valve replacement and repair
  • Development of next-generation heart valve technologies
  • Development of novel interventional cardiology devices and stents
  • Interventional management of pulmonary hypertension
  • Minimally invasive treatment of complex coronary artery disease
  • Molecular and cellular investigation of vascular biology and healing
  • Telemedicine and International medicine
  1. 2004
    Fellow - Interventional CardiologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2003
    ResidentCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2003
    Fellow - Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 2000
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Minnesota, Minneapolis
  5. 1997
    Post Doctoral FellowshipMayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 1992
    PhDMolecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1992
    Predoctoral StudentMolecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 1986
    Internship and Junior Residency - 1-year rotating Internship, 1-year Cardiology and General SurgeryMaulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi
  9. 1985
    MB BSMaulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

Certifications

  1. 2004
    Interventional CardiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2003
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer Award - Coronary Artery Disease Clinic Mayo Clinic
  2. 2021
    Excellence Through Teamwork AwardMayo Clinic
  3. 2020
    Top Performer in Patient Experience - Chest Pain Clinic Mayo Clinic
  4. 2015
    Diploma for Top Score Abstracts and Best PosterEuropean Society of Cardiology
  5. 2011
    Excellence Through Teamwork AwardMayo Clinic
  6. 2010
    Teacher of the YearCardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2007
    Individual Award for ExcellenceMayo Clinic
  8. 2006
    Discovery Translation Program AwardMayo Clinic
  9. 2003
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2000
    Best Diagnostician Award for Internal MedicineUniversity of Minnesota
  11. 1985
    Dean's Certificate of Merit for SurgeryMaulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberInternational Priority Specialty Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic International
  2. 2021 - present
    MemberAcademic Affairs Committee - International
  3. 2020 - 2021
    MemberInternational Clinical Practice Committee
  4. 2020 - present
    Cardiovascular Procedural ChampionSafety Management and Resource Task Force (SMaRT)
  5. 2020 - 2021
    Prioritization workgroupStrategic Transformation and Ramp-Up (STaR) Taskforce
  6. 2020 - present
    MemberCOVID-19 Diagnostic Stewardship Taskforce
  7. 2020 - 2022
    Ex-OfficioInternational Executive Operations Team
  8. 2012 - 2020
    DirectorCardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 2012 - 2019
    MemberResearch Committee, Ischemic Heart Disease Council
  10. 2012 - 2014
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  11. 2012 - 2013
    ChairNSTEMI-ACS Task Force, Ischemic Heart Disease Council
  12. 2012 - 2013
    MemberCardiovascular Diseases Research Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2012 - present
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  14. 2012 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  15. 2011 - 2020
    Executive Committee MemberIschemic Heart Disease Council
  16. 2010 - 2013
    DirectorCardiovascular Diseases Innovation Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2010 - 2012
    MemberIndia Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  18. 2009 - 2012
    DirectorCardiovascular Diseases Marketing Group, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2009 - 2010
    Vice ChairCath Lab and CCU Research Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2009 - 2010
    DirectorCardiovascular Diseases Global Access Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2009 - 2010
    Work GroupAmerican College of Cardiology
  22. 2007 - 2020
    MemberCath Lab and CCU Research Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  23. 2007 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  24. 2005 - 2006
    MemberEducation Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  25. 2004 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  26. 2004 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  27. 2003 - 2004
    MemberGenomics Advisory Group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  28. 2003 - present
    FellowInternational Medical Sciences Academy
  29.  
    MemberAmerican Heart Association

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