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    MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near Rochester, MN. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    77 providers found
      Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Guy Reeder is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Reeder is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Reeder is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohamad Alkhouli is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Alkhouli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Alkhouli is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients

      Samuel Asirvatham is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Asirvatham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ventricular Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Asirvatham is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Heidi Connolly is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Connolly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Coarctation of the Aorta, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Desimone is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Desimone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Desimone is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

      Mayo Clinic

      Rochester, MN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Nathaniel Taggart is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Taggart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Coarctation of the Aorta, Patent Foramen Ovale, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Taggart is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      Mayo Clinic

      Rochester, MN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Friedman is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Holmes is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Maan Jokhadar is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Jokhadar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Jokhadar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Allison Cabalka is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cabalka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Cabalka is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexander Egbe is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Egbe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Coarctation of the Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot, Ebstein's Anomaly, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Egbe is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

      Mayo Clinic Arizona

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Hagler is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hagler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Double Discordia. Dr. Hagler is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Naser Ammash is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ammash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Ammash is currently accepting new patients.

      Charanjit S. Rihal
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charanjit Rihal is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rihal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Rihal is currently accepting new patients.

      Mackram F. Eleid
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mackram Eleid is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Eleid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Eleid is currently accepting new patients.

      Wayne L. Miller
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wayne Miller is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Primary Amyloidosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiac Amyloidosis. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Lawrence J. Sinak
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lawrence Sinak is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Sinak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Pericarditis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sinak is currently accepting new patients.

      Patricia A. Pellikka
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patricia Pellikka is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pellikka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Pellikka is currently accepting new patients.

      Sorin V. Pislaru
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Romanian
      Accepting New Patients

      Sorin Pislaru is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pislaru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Pislaru is currently accepting new patients.

      Bernard J. Gersh
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Afrikaans
      Accepting New Patients

      Bernard Gersh is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Gersh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Gersh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Patent Foramen Ovale?

      Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a hole between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. This hole exists in everyone before birth, but most often closes shortly after being born. PFO is what the hole is called when it fails to close naturally after a baby is born.

      When should I see a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Rochester, MN?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Rochester, MN?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Patent Foramen Ovale doctors near Rochester, MN?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Patent Foramen Ovale doctors near Rochester, MN?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Rochester, MN?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Foramen Ovale doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Foramen Ovale doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Rochester, MN?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Patent Foramen Ovale doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Patent Foramen Ovale doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Patent Foramen Ovale doctors near Rochester, MN?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Foramen Ovale doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Foramen Ovale doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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