Joao L. Cavalcante
Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante

Cardiology
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute - Minneapolis
800 East 28th Street, Suite H 2100, 
Minneapolis, MN 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
16
conditions
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute - Minneapolis
800 East 28th Street, Suite H 2100, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Overview

Practice philosophy:To provide world-class, compassionate and engaging care to my patients. To educate and engage patients in learning about their health and active role. To help my colleagues in the planning and guidance of complex heart procedures.

Dr. Cavalcante is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Cavalcante is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine,2010. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 284 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Cavalcante is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine,2010

Hospital Affiliations

Cambridge Medical Center
St Francis Regional Medical Center
New Ulm Medical Center
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
French
Portuguese
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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HealthPartners
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
PreferredOne
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Primewest Health System
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Sanford
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
South Country Health Alliance
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute - Minneapolis
800 East 28th Street, Suite H 2100, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Effects of CRT Optimization on LV Mechanical Synchrony, Structure, and Function in CRT Patients as Assessed by Cardiac MR
Effects of CRT Optimization on LV Mechanical Synchrony, Structure, and Function in CRT Patients as Assessed by Cardiac MR
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: March 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

284 Total Publications

Association between Cardiac MRI-derived Global Longitudinal Strain and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Aortic Regurgitation.
Association between Cardiac MRI-derived Global Longitudinal Strain and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Aortic Regurgitation.
Journal: Radiology. Cardiothoracic imaging
Published: July 30, 2026
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800 East 28th Street, Suite H 2100, 
Minneapolis, MN 
 (0.1 miles away)
612-863-3900
Languages Spoken:
English
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Is Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante specialize in?

While Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante has published 284 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante accept my insurance?

Dr. Joao L. Cavalcante accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-863-3900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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