Robert J. Mentz
Elite in Heart Failure

Dr. Robert J. Mentz

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Elite in Heart Failure
Duke Health
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

"I am a cardiologist with a clinical interest in heart failure, including advanced therapies such as cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist devices or “heart pumps."" I became a heart failure cardiologist in order to help patients manage their chronic disease over many months and years. I consider myself strongly committed to compassionate patient care and have a focus on quality-of-life and patient preference. I am an effective communicator with an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and ethical practice. I am part of a clinical care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff that works together to promptly provide comprehensive patient care. I am motivated to provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for my patients.".

Dr. Mentz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 668 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 558 articles and participated in 3 clinical trials in the study of Heart Failure.

Specialties
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology
Transplant Surgery
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology
Fellowships
Clinical Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation, Duke University Medical Center, Clinical Research, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-681-5816

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Mentz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Cardiomyopathy

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

PROSPective Evaluation of Fortified Eggs Related to Improvement in The Biomarker Profile for Your Health
PROSPective Evaluation of Fortified Eggs Related to Improvement in The Biomarker Profile for Your Health
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Behavioral, Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Not Applicable
REHAB-HF: A Trial of Rehabilitation Therapy in Older Acute Heart Failure Patients
REHAB-HF: A Trial of Rehabilitation Therapy in Older Acute Heart Failure Patients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Technology to Improve Drug Adherence and Reinforce Guideline Based Exercise Targets in Patients With Heart Failure and Diabetes Mellitus (TARGET-HFDM)
Technology to Improve Drug Adherence and Reinforce Guideline Based Exercise Targets in Patients With Heart Failure and Diabetes Mellitus (TARGET-HFDM)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 03, 2020
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Predischarge Initiation of Ivabradine in the Management of Heart Failure (PRIME-HF)
Predischarge Initiation of Ivabradine in the Management of Heart Failure (PRIME-HF)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 01, 2019
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
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668 Total Publications

#WordsMatter Continued: Moving Beyond "Stable" Toward Precision and Purpose.
#WordsMatter Continued: Moving Beyond "Stable" Toward Precision and Purpose.
Journal: Journal of cardiac failure
Published: December 11, 2025
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